Emma's Ale House

The recession has given rise to quite a few reasonably priced, no-fuss eateries in our area.  Frankie and Fanuccis in Hartsdale, Route 100 in Yonkers and Elements in White Plains all offer well-priced meals in casual settings.  On the prowl for a quick bite after a seeing a thriller in White Plains we decided to try Emma’s Ale House.  We had attempted to get in a few times this winter but now we found it easy to get a table.  Located on Gedney Way in White  Plains  it’s a quick drive and parking is no problem.  When we walked in I immediately had a sense of déjà vu…was it because this was the former home of Sunset Grille or did it feel like a college hangout?  The open room, large TV and booming music brought me back in time.  We were ushered into a second dining room, where I was relieved to find it was a bit quieter.

A friendly waiter immediately rushed over to take our drink order.  The had a wonderful selection of beers on tap and by the bottle. We chose the Blue Moon Ale, which was a golden-colored ale that arrived with an orange slice. It was just what I needed to calm my nerves after the chase scene and murders I had survived at the movies.

The menu offered a selection of tempting starters to complement the beer.  Crispy Calamari, Gedney Chips or Crispy Chicken Lollipops, which looked like Emma’s take on wings –were available in Buffalo, Teriyaki or BBQ over Blue Cheese. Also listed on the starter menu were crab cakes, mac and cheese and a spinach and artichoke dip.  

Wondering if there was anything “healthy” to eat, I found an appealing list of salads to which you can add chicken, shrimp, steak or tuna.  

The main attraction here is the burgers. You can have beef or even turkey and top it with anything you desire … including chili, a fried egg, mushrooms or cheese.  Another tempting item is the sliders – meatball Parmesan, philly cheese steak, pulled pork, filet mignon and more.  A combination of any three of the above is a deal at just $10.  

Entrees include short ribs, porcini and truffle ravioli and nightly specials which were filet mignon and Chilean sea bass on the night we visited.  Service was swift --- our food arrived surprisingly quickly and the tab was low – with tip and drinks we managed to eat for under $25 per person.

Emma's Ale House
68 Gedney Way
White Plains, New York 10605
Phone: 914-683-EMMA
Fax: 914-683-6627
Hours of Operation
12pm - 1am Daily