Meet us where American fare is elevated
A sandwich isn’t just a sandwich at the Elm. This two-level dining experience in downtown La Grange elevates its American fare so that it is both comfortingly familiar and intriguingly new.
For instance, the Elm Cheddar Burger is made with a short rib and steak patty topped with sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and herb garlic mayonnaise that is pressed between a potato bun.
The Baja Striped Bass is covered in a parmesan crust and served with garlic sauteed spinach, mashed potatoes, and bacon shallot vinaigrette.
If you’re in the mood for sharing, the small plates are perfect for a communal dining experience. Try the Ancho Braised Pork Belly Tacos or the Pimento Cheese Plate.
All of the offerings on the Elm’s menu beg to be paired with a glass of wine or a craft cocktail. In fact, pairing great food with great drinks is a specialty of Chef Eddie Jobin III.
Try the Smoked Ginger Kissed Pear cocktail with pear- and ginger-infused Prolijo Mezcal or the Nutty Manhattan with pecan-infused High West Double Rye, maple, black walnut bitters, and bacon. Yep, bacon.
The cocktails are perfect for the rooftop experience at the Elm!
The Elm is open:
Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:30am to 10pm
Thursday from 11:30am to 11pm
Friday and Saturday from 11:30am to midnight
Sunday from 11:30am to 9pm
(Closed Monday)
Small plates for sharing range between $9 for the Golden Fig Bruschetta and $22 for the Baked Crab Cakes. Entrees range between $22 and $34. The house cocktails are about $13.
Dan and Caitlin Spain are the husband-and-wife owners of the Elm. They designed the restaurant from conception to completion, utilizing Dan’s skills in high-end construction builds and Caitlin’s skills in interior design.
Dan is the owner of the contracting company Spain Development and Caitlin is skilled in creating indoor spaces that look like a forest or garden. Together they brought their vision for a two-level restaurant with a garden-like rooftop terrace to life.
Located at 23 W. Harris Avenue, the Elm is a three-minute walk from the La Grange Road Stop on the BNSF Metra in bustling downtown La Grange.
