The W on Elm

4.1 (98)

$30 and under

Bistro

324 S. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

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About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

SCRATCH KITCHEN DINING! When what you crave is exceptional fare in a social atmosphere, the selection of city meets farm to table dining at The W on Elm has something for everyone. There are many cuisine types and environments to choose from, each offering a relaxed and tasteful experience that exemplifies the style and service that you’ll encounter throughout the bistro—a unique indoor and outdoor downtown Greensboro environment that is never conventional. Huge LOFT with beautiful city views for bigger groups or parties.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, American
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://thewonelm.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Brian Fox
Private party facilities
Larger dinner groups from 10+ accommodated in various sections of the restaurant. Private lunches available for groups of 20 or more on weekdays.Private events of 40 or more may rent the whole W Loft. Packages available through our planners. Please call 336-617-5922 for more information and to check availability.

Location
324 S. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Area
Greensboro
Parking Details
Public lots are free for 2 hour time blocks, no charge after 6, weekends and public holidays.
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Dip "3"US$9.00
butter bean pate - collard green - roasted artichoke hummus - grilled pita
Turkey MeatballUS$8.00
gouda burrata - peppered tomato sauce
Chicken SkinsUS$7.00
plum mayo - pear jam
ToastUS$8.00
green chili mascarpone - zucchini salad - pepita - cilantro lime hollandaise
Elm St. PoutineUS$9.00
shoestring - pulled chicken - country ham gravy - cider syrup - fried egg - farm cheese
MusselsUS$11.00
corn relish - shellfish brodetto

Crisp

add: grilled or blackened chicken $4; salmon or shrimp $5; flat iron $7; crab cake $5

Mixed GreensUS$8.00
roma - garden vegetables - cucumber spring onion relish - herb butter croutons
- PetitUS$5.00
WUS$9.00
warm kale - butternut - brussel - pear - crispy bacon - maple cider vinaigrette
Spinach and ArugulaUS$9.00
charred leeks - green peas - radish - feta - creamy lemon tarragon
RomaineUS$8.00
roma - peppercorn caesar - pecorino - pumpernickel crouton
- PetitUS$6.00

Flatbreads

Olive OilUS$8.00
dried tomato - pesto - herb mascarpone
Roasted MushroomsUS$9.00
garlic sauce - arugula - farm cheese
Pulled ChickenUS$10.00
red eye bbq - pickled garden veg - cilantro - smoked cheddar
Duck ConfitUS$12.00
fig jam - caramelized onion & cabbage - maytag bleu

Handheld

choose your side: shoestring fries - sweet fries - sorghum pilaf - fruit

Pita PulletUS$9.00
roast chicken - greens - roma - cucumber - feta - citrus tahini
Bluefin TortaUS$12.00
Korean red sauce - cucumber - pear salsa - purple slaw
StromboliUS$12.00
cheesy vegetable ratatouille - cherry tomato "Bolognese"
Crab Cake SlidersUS$12.00
miso mayo - avocado deviled egg - pretzel buns
W RuebenUS$10.00
house turkey - russian dressing - sweet brown mustard - purple kraut - provolone - rye
Steak SandwichUS$12.00
shaved ribeye - onion - mushroom - arugula - provolone & bleu cheese whiz - french bread
Farmers Vegetable WrapUS$8.00
herbed butter bean spread - grilled veg - roasted tomato - spinach wrap
PLTUS$9.00
porchetta - kale - tomato - pear & jalapeno jam - sourdough
Shaken Shrimp TacosUS$10.00
chimichurri - apple slaw - soy cucumber - tortillas
Rock Shrimp Po'BoyUS$11.00
cha! sauce - smoked oyster remoulade - corn relish - French bread

Burgers

with house pickles and choice of shoestring or sweet fries

W BurgerUS$10.00
bacon - house Worcestershire - Duke's - LTO - white American - fried egg - bun
SoutheastUS$9.00
tobacco onion ring - cha! sauce - plum hoisin - soy cucumber - kimcheese - bun
BeanUS$8.00
parsnip tostone - apple slaw - avocado - mojo - farm cheese - bun or no bun

Sides to Share

Asparagus
Roasted Carrot
Brussel & Apple Hash
Spinach Kale Arugula
Collards

Dish

Lacquered Beef RibsUS$15.00
ginger - chile - scallion - lime
Shaken Shrimp and Old Mill GritsUS$16.00
collards - sweet peppers - pulled pork red eye bbq
Za'atar Spiced SalmonUS$15.00
green curry risotto - wild mushroom salad - roasted carrot
Bone in Herb Roasted Chicken BreastUS$13.00
whipped potato - roasted carrot - cabernet jus
Crab CakeUS$15.00
black bean cake - sweet and spicy mustard - pickled pepper relish
Baked Clams and MusselsUS$16.00
bucatini - peppered tomato cream
W Flat IronUS$17.00
steak butter - whipped potato - asparagus

Desserts and Soups

Desserts and Soups Daily

Reviews

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4.1

(98)

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

98 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint1 review
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was hesitant to follow through with this reservation due to a number of bad reviews... but I did follow through and dinner was fantastic. Service was impeccable. The ambiance was fantastic. An they had jazz playing in the background... very nice indeed. I had the burger and fries with a deviled egg appetizer and my date had the simple spaghetti. All was prepared well and we brought a bit home with us. Very nice and I plan to go back again.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Cleveland / Akron / Canton4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 12 February 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Quick seating, service was not good. Had to constantly ask for refills, 6 out of the 12 people in our group had to send items back to the kitchen. Did not feel like our group was wanted. Will not be back.
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SteveW
Las Vegas3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 12 February 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Early Valentine dinner
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
1.0
Dined on 12 February 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
-Over cooked crab dip to start -Chips tasted very stale and as if they had been under a heater for hours, same as crab dip -Spaghetti was room temperature, no garlic bread rolls and dip as indicated on menu; 2 rolls provided were freezer rolls and were still cold on inside and came with wrapped butter as if we were at a cafeteria -Overall experience was poor -Haven't heard ANY good reviews on this place yet but thought we would try to see if things had turned around -Don't plan to return
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MarkerD Gold
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint19 reviews
2.0
Dined on 11 February 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
They reduced their menu to just a very few offerings. One can only assume that they won't be in business that much longer. This was a good restaurant at one time. Not any more. Look for a "For Sale" sooner than later.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined on 5 February 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The menu needs to be more special. The restaurant could be great but the menu and wine list definitely need to be worked on. The server was very nice but knew very little about the wine list. The interior was designed well.
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ElizabethT
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint4 reviews
1.0
Dined on 31 January 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Despite my reservation, we got to the restaurant and found a sign on the door that said it was closed Mondays in January. Wasted trip.
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DavidP
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint11 reviews
3.0
Dined on 22 January 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I cannot recommend a restaurant that: presents a wine list with only 2 reds listed, then notifies the diner that they are out of red (at 7:15 on a Saturday evening; takes 15 minutes to prepare a simple mixed drink; permits an expletive-filled argument among staff to be heard in the dining area; and, finally presents a simple appetizer order just a few minutes ahead of presenting the entrees. Food was competently prepared but nothing to write about, and the overall experience was dismal.
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rongaze Gold
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint18 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 January 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We were placed in temporary seating with outdoor table(indoors) with a cloth. Candle kept rocking into center of table opening. The menu was limited. Our server was overloaded with tables. The sea bass was good but a very small portion. My drink was in a plastic cup.
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OpenTable Diner
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 1 January 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Thinking of going to The W on Elm? Think again....Our friend says, "I think The W stands for WTF." Overcooked food served cold, smoke billowing from the kitchen (we all smell like scorched food), anemic excuse for a bar, inexperienced staff, forgotten sides and drinks, incorrect overcharges on checks, forty minutes to correct mistakes on checks, filthy men's room....need I go on?
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, American
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://thewonelm.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Brian Fox
Private party facilities
Larger dinner groups from 10+ accommodated in various sections of the restaurant. Private lunches available for groups of 20 or more on weekdays.Private events of 40 or more may rent the whole W Loft. Packages available through our planners. Please call 336-617-5922 for more information and to check availability.

Location
324 S. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Area
Greensboro
Parking Details
Public lots are free for 2 hour time blocks, no charge after 6, weekends and public holidays.
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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The W on Elm

About this restaurant

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Share

Dip "3"US$9.00

Turkey MeatballUS$8.00

Chicken SkinsUS$7.00

ToastUS$8.00

Elm St. PoutineUS$9.00

MusselsUS$11.00

Crisp

Mixed GreensUS$8.00

WUS$9.00

Spinach and ArugulaUS$9.00

RomaineUS$8.00

Flatbreads

Olive OilUS$8.00

Roasted MushroomsUS$9.00

Pulled ChickenUS$10.00

Duck ConfitUS$12.00

Handheld

Pita PulletUS$9.00

Bluefin TortaUS$12.00

StromboliUS$12.00

Crab Cake SlidersUS$12.00

W RuebenUS$10.00

Steak SandwichUS$12.00

Farmers Vegetable WrapUS$8.00

PLTUS$9.00

Shaken Shrimp TacosUS$10.00

Rock Shrimp Po'BoyUS$11.00

Burgers

W BurgerUS$10.00

SoutheastUS$9.00

BeanUS$8.00

Sides to Share

Asparagus

Roasted Carrot

Brussel & Apple Hash

Spinach Kale Arugula

Collards

Dish

Lacquered Beef RibsUS$15.00

Shaken Shrimp and Old Mill GritsUS$16.00

Za'atar Spiced SalmonUS$15.00

Bone in Herb Roasted Chicken BreastUS$13.00

Crab CakeUS$15.00

Baked Clams and MusselsUS$16.00

W Flat IronUS$17.00

Desserts and Soups

Desserts and Soups Daily

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable