Located in Chevy Chase, MD, Elena James is an all-occasion neighborhood restaurant that serves New American cuisine for dinner and weekend brunch. The brainchild of restaurateurs Colin McClimans and Danilo Simic, Elena James embraces the same vision of playful yet polished culinary comforts that define its sister restaurants, Nina May and Opal.

  
As guests enter they are greeted by a wash of Mediterranean color, cool tiled walls naturally lit by floor-to-ceiling windows, and an intimate dining room that wraps around a handsome open kitchen. This creates an atmosphere that’s both relaxed and sophisticated. As the lights go down, the service is elevated  with a menu built around high-quality ingredients and thoughtful preparations of comforting American classics, indulgent pastas, and killer cocktails.

 

It doesn't matter if you need to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or just are looking for a great burger at the bar.
Elena James has something for everyone.