sliced tableside, you will be in for quite a treat. Distance: Well worth a visit. . But once the food was on the table it was quite a while before anyone came near the table again. This place has stood the test of time. Farm-to-table, Contemporary French / American, Global, International Hours of operation Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm; Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm Phone number (919) 960-2770 Website http://www.elainesonfranklin.com/ Payment options AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa Dress code Business Casual Executive chef Cuisine type: Farm-to-table: Price range: $31 to $50: Make a reservation . The appetizer had goat cheese but it was more like alfredo sauce and mushrooms. The 8 Oldest Restaurants in New York City, who said he ate at Elaine's every night for ten years at the same table, More John Mariani on Esquire's Eat Like a Man Blog, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. The food was excellent (Venison and Duck were both very good). To be fair the peanut butter ice cream was killer. I really dont want to talk about that, she said. The food was all good, particularly the scallop entree. If you like, we'll notify you by email if this restaurant joins. Paul Desmond, Read reviews and book now. The decor, which used to be cool and interesting, is gone. ", "Great tasting food made with the freshest ingredients? Prices are reasonable. 0.02 miles, Midnight Express ($$) The Writing Room, backed by Michael and Susy - New York Daily News An Italian chowhound from Winchester, VA tried it. That included the two five-story buildings that housed the restaurant, at 1703 Second Avenue, near 88th Street, and Ms. Kaufmans co-op apartment a few blocks away. She was previously married to Henry Ball. Elaine's - Menu & Reviews - Upper East Side - New York 10128 1703 2nd Ave New York, NY 10128-3272 Home New York Restaurants Upper East Side Italian Elaine's 212-534-8103 Neighborhoods: Upper East Side Cuisine: Italian, Lunch, European SMS Email Print Directions Info Reviews Map Dishes/Menu Diner Survey Results 8 responses Overall 100% Food 100% Our waiter, Alec, was fantastic! Pleasantly surprised for the happy hour was a bonus. They'll host their official grand opening on March 18. The waiters arent making any money. [7], Until its closing, Elaine's was a frequent dinner spot in Stuart Woods's novel series featuring Stone Barrington, wherein during that time the author always began the first paragraph with "Elaine's.