Elbow Room Bar & Grill

  4.4 – 1,816 reviews   • American restaurant

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The Elbow Room was established in 1955. Two locations later it resides in beautiful Fig Garden Village, Fresno, California. The Elbow Room is a famous hangout for locals, business people and travelers alike. We feature a comfy ambiance and great casual dining. The mission of the Elbow Room is to continue to be the finest casual dining restaurant in Fresno known for providing unequaled personal service to each and every guest. The owners and employees of the Elbow Room value the opportunity to provide our guests with the finest in personal service and to make each visit with us an outstanding dining experience.

Restaurant serving casual American fare with a covered patio for outdoor dining & a full bar.

✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out Elbow Room Bar & Grill 93704

Hours

Friday11 AM–10 PM
Saturday10 AM–10 PM
Sunday10 AM–9 PM
Monday11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday11 AM–9:30 PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 731 W San Jose Ave, Fresno, CA 93704

Phone: (559) 227-1234

Website: http://www.elbowroomfresno.com/

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Reviews

Rita Cartagena
Went here for our 25th wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint. The food was so good, I had the Lomo Saltado (a Peruvian dish) and my husband had the prime rib. Both were so flavorful. The restaurant was decorated for Christmas, so the atmosphere was lovely. Connor was our server, he was wonderful. It was our first time, but we will definitely be back.
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Jeremy Jones
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Best Thanksgiving Dinner in Fresno — Elbow Room Bar & Grill Is a MUST for Holiday Meals!

If you’re searching for the best Thanksgiving meal in Fresno, look no further than Elbow Room Bar & Grill. This was, without question, one of the most impressive holiday meals we’ve ever ordered in the Fresno/Clovis area.

Perfectly Cooked Turkey — Juicy, Tender, and Full of Flavor

The boneless turkey breast was the highlight of the entire feast. It was incredibly moist, perfectly seasoned, and reheated beautifully. We used our Pit Boss at 300° with a little broth and butter on top, and the turkey came out tasting fresh and homemade. Easily one of the best turkey dinners we’ve ever had in Fresno.

️ Feast Fed More Than Expected

The Thanksgiving package says it feeds 8–9 people, and it absolutely delivered. We had 8 people, everyone had full plates, several got seconds, and we even sent leftovers home. If you’re in Fresno looking for a holiday meal that truly feeds the whole family, this is it.

The packaging was perfect — everything came neatly organized in a large banker’s box with 32oz containers. Super easy to reheat and great for sending guests home with containers of leftovers.

Sides That Taste Truly Homemade

Every side dish tasted like something you would make from scratch at home. This is rare for a takeout holiday meal in Fresno:

• Mashed potatoes
• Stuffing
• Green beans
• Sweet potatoes
• Rolls
• Gravy
• Cranberry sauce

The flavor, seasoning, and freshness were outstanding. Nothing tasted mass-produced — everything felt like real homemade comfort food.

Excellent Fresno Customer Service

Huge shout-out to James at Elbow Room for being so helpful and organized during pickup. Friendly service like this really stands out and makes the whole experience even better.

️ Perfect for Anyone Traveling for the Holidays

We had just returned from a beach vacation days before Thanksgiving and didn’t have the time to cook a large holiday meal. This Thanksgiving feast from Elbow Room made our lives easy and still gave us the full, traditional holiday experience.

⭐️ FINAL THOUGHTS: The #1 Thanksgiving Meal in Fresno

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—Elbow Room Bar & Grill should be your first choice.

Everything was delicious, stress-free, beautifully prepared, and worth every penny.
We will absolutely be ordering again next year.

Highly recommend. 10/10.
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Jose
I got the Filet Mignon with mashed potatoes and Mac&cheese. The food had little to no flavor profile. I was expecting a mild, subtly sweet and buttery flavor but it did not have that usual flavor profile. The mashed potatoes were lacking salt. The Mac&cheese was the best but still lacking. Service was amazing and the wait staff was great. Always had water and service the whole time while seated. Atmosphere was welcoming and warm.
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S. Hooks
Nice place to get a very good steak, clam chowder is top notch. Drink and wine menu is also nice. Atmosphere is always cool and relaxed for the most part. Also has good Bae. Make sure your $$$ is right before indulging
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Andrew Garcia
Absolutely amazing food and great service. I had the filet mignon meatloaf and my wife had the sole. Our server, Jessica R. was so nice and took great care of us. We will definitely be back!
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Dustin Senella
The food was fabulous, I had the filet Mignon meatloaf for lunch & an old fashion with the house whiskey. It was exquisite. Sally the bartender was handling the lunch rush as a true professional, she could use a bar back or helping hand between 12-2pm but she never stopped, had a great attitude, and makes a solid cocktail even under the pressure. Food was in front of me within 15 minutes, and was piping hot. The atmosphere is ambient with conversations, cutlery on dishes, sports on tvs, as well as delicious food and beverages. Definitely a fan. There is an outdoor bar and patio to dine, but there was no room at the high tops. Very comfortable to say I’d dine here again.
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Haoran Sun
Good food, great service. Would get the prime rib medium rare.
Sauteed portabello mushrooms were amazing, not too salty, just the right amount of savory.
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Steve
First time visit – great evening out for dinner post Valentine’s Day celebration.

Started with appetizers of Portobello Mushrooms and server recommended Sourdough Round to soak up the juices – both were an excellent combination

I had Filet Mignon Meatloaf and my wife had Elbow Room Famous steak sandwich. Meatloaf was flavorful, mash was nice and green beans were well prepared. Tried part of wife’s steak sandwich – steak had deep beef flavor and was tender

If I could make a recommendation – mash could use some texture and garlic or additional seasoning. Perhaps this was as the chef intended but for my taste flavor was a little restrained

Server Mathew was attentive but not overly attentive. Polite and helpful.

Service was quick, perhaps a little too quick. We visited after lunch and before dinner so food and drinks arrived promptly.

Overall experience was exceptional. Can definitely see why this place is a local favorite. We will be back and recommend to others to try
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Elizabeth Hernandez
I’m so glad I decided to give this place another chance—what a turnaround. Today we enjoyed lots of drinks, including their sangria, which was absolutely phenomenal. The Brussels sprouts were hands-down the best I’ve ever had (and that’s saying a lot because we don’t even like Brussels sprouts), and the house salad is truly to die for. The shrimp scampi was the real star: savory, lemony, perfectly cooked, and honestly one of the most delightful dishes I’ve ever had. Even the sourdough bread somehow managed to be better than before. The manager really made things right after my last visit, and it shows—this has officially become a place we’ll definitely be coming back to. Thanks Elbow Room for a great experience.
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Pavol Werner
We’ve gone here twice while in Fresno. Delighted about the food and service. Especially our small daughter wanted to come for a second time. If a child does then then thats something
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