Another great happy hour at 80 Proof!! The wings, spinach artichoke dip, Barracuda Mac & Cheese, Nachos, short rib tacos, and chicken tacos were all great, as usual!! Sonia knows how to pick top notch staff!! We were happy to see Keith, the host with the most, back for a cameo!! He's only back for the next three weekends, so get there soon before he heads back to Europe. When you go, ask for Carissa as she's the best!! She waitresses and bartends, so either way, she takes care of you with exceptional service!! The restaurant can get extremely busy and vibrant on the weekend, so it's best to make a reservation. read more

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My husband and I ate here before a show at the Shubert Theater down the street - bring your tickets, as the restaurant offers discounts! Overall, a solid choice. The food was excellent. We especially loved the Habanero Mango Shrimp and the Burger on Fire. The restaurant was clean and the staff is quite friendly. The only issue we had were the wait times and pacing. When we arrived, there weren't many people there (it was 4:00pm). We both ordered Woodford Reserve on the rocks and the drinks took 20 minutes to come out. Pouring bourbon into a glass over ice doesn't take any real time, so at most the wait should have been 5-10 minutes. The food also came out at weird times. We ordered the shrimp as an appetizer, and my husband's side salad that came with his steak came out first...which was fine. The shrimp should have come out with that. However, the shrimp and our meals all came out at the same time...so it was like BAM, FOOD! That was a little much. We did enjoy everything and had a nice dinner, but our one suggestion to the restaurant would be to work on timing. It can make or break a restaurant experience. read more

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Nice place very clean with a few TVs. I ordered a Cesar salad when I sat down but it was so loud in there I don't think the bartender heard me. Sooo when I did order the rest I asked if he put it in and he said he did. But everything came out at once. Cesar salad was really good. Wings were pretty good. Nice to try a unique wing flavor and they have a few. Chili cheese fries were pretty generic and not great. Tasted like hormel chili or some other canned chili. I'd skip anything with chili. If I wasn't from outta town I'd come back and give it another try. read more

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar - Wings Latin Flair - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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This is my second updated review for 80 Proof and Kitchen. My cousin and I came to get a bite to eat. 80 Proof offers classic food options, a focus on shareable plates and craft cocktails, two bars, a patio, a private, and multiple private dining and event options. We ordered Macaroni and Cheese, Sweet Chili Wings, and Nachos. The Sweet Chili Wings were good. They had great flavor, and the sauce stayed on the wings instead of all over the plate. They had a great flavor and were crispy. The Nachos were good. They were crispy with plenty of toppings. The Macaroni and Cheese was okay. It lacked flavor and the noodles were a bit overcooked. The customer service was excellent, and our server was very friendly. read more

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Delicious food. I got a side salad with a side order of blackened chicken and it was so much food I couldn't eat it all. Very good will definitely get from here again. The churros!!!! Amazing read more

This past weekend, I went to 80 Proof with friends. It was a late nite visit. NH was busy , we had gone after a show and we were lucky to find a table for a big group. I must say we had a great time! It was great vibes. They had a DJ playing some good music that had us singing and dancing in our seats. Great crowd too. Usually my phone eats first but this time I did! I had ordered chicken tacos. It was an order of 3. It was perfect. Not too heavy! We just had missed Happy Hour eats but that's ok! All of us enjoyed our drinks and food. I ordered a pear and Thyme mocktail and it was refreshing! I'd have to say I wouldn't mind going back ! Chill vibes, good music , crowd and pretty good food. read more

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar - Breakfast Nachos - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Came here with a group of 5 friends during happy hour. We got A LOT of food and a few drinks. Everything was out quick and our servers were attentive. The music is definitely geared toward 80's/90's babies. The music was very well put together. We ordered the happy hour margaritas; prickly pear, strawberry and a spicy mango. All were fresh and very tasty. As for food, we all shared the following; Oysters served with mignonette, cocktail sauce and lemon Fried Calamari Tossed with fried cherry peppers, served with mango habanero sauce Buffalo Wings Wonton Nachos. Fried wonton chips topped with diced raw tuna, seaweed salad, pickled red onions, spicy mayo, wasabi cream sauce, and sesame seeds Famous Barracuda Mac & Cheese Barracuda's famous mac n' cheese with a homemade three cheese sauce. Available in plain, Blackened Chicken Short rib sliders. Short rib topped with lettuce, tomato and chipotle aioli. Served with your choice of fries or side salad. BBQ pork sliders Homemade BBQ sauce, shredded pork, melted cheddar cheese, pickled onions topped with micro greens. Served with your choice of fries or side salad Lobster Mac and Cheese Fresh picked lobster in our famous Barracuda Mac n cheese with a homemade 3 cheese sauce Cajun Chicken Alfredo Served with fettuccine read more

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Stopped here for some drinks and appetizers with my friend to enjoy in the summer on the patio. We got the nachos, truffle fries and chicken wings. Very tasty and enjoyable . Nice spot, location is good and drinks were not bad . Definitely worth a stop! read more

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Very nice, very busy, which is often a good sign! Had brunch at the bar, big meat and cheese omelette (a little peppery for my taste, but nice), excellent seasoned breakfast potatoes, large Irish coffee! The chicken and waffles looked really good, too! read more

Meh. Recently checked out 80 proof as one of my friends loves it here. It was a busy night so took time for someone to take care of us. We ordered a bunch of things to share. Short rib tacos, fish tacos, habernero shrimp and nachos. When food came out we still didn't have utensils or anything. Nachos were good. Liked the cheese. Shrimp decent. Tacos good but nothing to write home about. All in all underwhelming. Bathrooms and hallway were very dirty. Don't think I'll come back despite how much my friend enjoys this place. read more

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What a hidden gem for brunch!! They have a mimosa tower. Literally a TOWER. Perfection. Also they have chilequiles with salsa verde which is hard to find lately that's not a red sauce and it was so good- ask for a side of sure cream though because it's got kick! read more

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Everytime I come here the food is great. The vibe is amazing and most of all they always have late happy hour which always works with my schedule. The prices and amazing especially in regards to portion size. The quality of the drinks are in point. I never have anything negative to say in regards to here. Its definitely on my consistent happy hour list. read more

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Came here with 4 other friends for a bite to eat before seeing a concert. We ordered wonton nachos, fried calamari, cajun chicken pasta, lobster mac & cheese, oysters, chicken wings , and Caesar salad . We enjoyed our food. Everything was delicious and came out great. We also enjoyed some adult beverages to include spicy mango margarita and a passion fruit margarita. Staff was friendly and attentive to us. Definitely would come back here again. Restaurant was clean. read more

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Celebrated my divorce at 80 Proof and the staff went above and beyond! I would give 10 stars if I could. We went for brunch and everything was fantastic. I really enjoyed the chicken sandwich. We chose this spot for the mimosa towers and they did not disappoint! read more

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Came in on a Tuesday night. Ricky took care of us as we ordered drinks, apps and tacos (Taco Tuesday). They have indoor and outdoor seating and lots of TVs, like a sports bar. Mussels were spectacular. Tacos were fresh! Great location. read more

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar - Steamed Mussels - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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We came in before going to see a show nearby. Nora was our server and was amazing. She answered our questions and made recommendations when we were undecided. The place is relaxing and everyone seemed to have a good time. The ticket times were great especially during brunch time. The portion sizes were bigger than expected and the food was really good. I definitely recommend giving this place a try if you are in the area! read more

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Drinks took over 30 minutes to arrive... Husbands summer salmon was served on top of undercooked crunchy rice.. Food wasn't bad but terrible service read more

We've walked past 80 Proof for too long, and I'm so glad my husband and I finally stopped in for dinner. It was beautiful inside, and the food was delicious! The Mac and cheese was really different - we had it with the blackened chicken, and it had a great flavor. Awesome drinks, and love the new spring specials! Definitely a great spot that we'll be keeping in mind for future New Haven visits! read more

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This was such a great brunch! We scheduled brunch pretty early, so there was no wait for a table and our server as very attentive with great recommendations. My first drink was the Summer in New Haven, which I loved because it was so refreshing and the watermelon chunk garnish was perfectly sweet. From there we got a round of mimosas and green tea shots which always hit. I got the Caesar salad with salmon. The salmon was perfectly cooked and lightly salted. The salad was very filling, I didn't end up eating until dinner. As far as the space, it's a great size and I like the separation between smaller parties and larger tables. We didn't have to worry about the noise level and everyone was able to have a good time. Looking forward to heading back. read more

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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My sister and I had the best time at happy hour on Friday! We both enjoyed delicious guava margaritas with tajin rims. For food, I went for the lobster cream mussels and my sister tried the fried fish tacos. Our bartender Billy was fantastic, making the experience even better! The happy hour hours are from 4-7pm. We went towards the end of happy hour and it was busy but service was great. read more

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First of all, it's a very cool looking bar/restaurant. We were attending the Schubert and this is right across the street practically. They had an awesome looking happy hour from 4 PM to 7 PM. I had a drink and I enjoyed it. Both my friend and I got the happy hour mac & cheese. I got the plane and she got mushroom in Spanish. It says it's famous, but unfortunately, it was terrible. I couldn't eat. My friend tried to eat hers and it did not go well. It seemed like it was full of garlic powder. You can smell it and taste it. Very strong. The mushroom tacos were pretty good . The one thing that we did like was our waiter . He was great and helpful. He explained that it shouldn't have all that garlic in it. So hoping this was some sort of mistake and not the norm. He did take it off my check. I hope to come back again and try it again and be able to improve this review. read more

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Open atmosphere, airy and we'll lit. Our server, Rick, was very friendly and not overly attentive. We werent starving, so it was a small selection -- wonton nachos (poke bowl on a plate) and mac n cheese. Both were really good. The wonton nachos were a large serving -- probably an appetizer to share with 3-4, and the Mac n cheese was a perfect size for a hungry adult. The poke was tasty, with lots of seaweed salad, which I love. The wonton chips were crunchy throughout, and the spicy aioli was a perfect addition. The Mac n cheese was a blend of cheeses, and though the sauce was a little on the runny side, it was flavorful -- heavy on the gouda. Margaritas were average and the strawberry lemonade was watered down. Overall, a good place to try again. Taco Tuesday looked very inviting! read more

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I must say that the Hosts Keith has maintained the title hostess with the mostes! very welcoming warm and friendly. always make sure your seating is to your comfort! in addition, Carissa our Amazing waitress was out of this world!! she is so kind and attentive. made sure that we had everything to our liking , with consistent check-in's and recommendation. she also makes the perfect Margarita!! Our family always looks forward to seeing her when we attend Brunch or Happy Hour! 80 proof is the place to be! Huge shout out to the owner Sonia For her hospitality and creating an atmosphere of comfort and jo! read more

Great service and food and drinks just like the other side of the restaurant Barracuda's! We had the gorgonzola apple salad and some of the best chicken wings ever! Had mango habanero flavor, sauce was like a laquer glaze. Great happy hour too! This side is a little more moody and classy, great for a date etc. read more

As we walked into the restaurant, we were promptly greeted. Our server, Nora, stopped by and informed us that she would be taking care of us. Throughout our visit, she continuously checked in to ensure everything was good. She was super attentive and sweet. Now, the food? The food was great! I would recommend the lobster Benedict, delicious and well-cooked. Their wings were also great! I also enjoyed the live music; those two guys were awesome! It was a good experience! read more

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New Haven is more than just pizza. This is a great brunch spot and bottomless mimosas. I'm no mimosa expert but this I loved...and probably the only reason why I'd return..they serve some mean mimosas @$3 a glass it's an unbeatable price... or go bottomless for $25. The brunch menu has a good spread but I was starving and was in mood for a veggie omelette with a side of roasted potatoes and bread with homemade jam...It was simply delicious.. the wings and burgers looked good too, but that's an order for next time I'm here. The dining room has a great vibe.. The patio seating during warmer months must be nice. Good service. read more

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Ahhhh!! Im so upset I need to leave this review. Came im tonight for dinner at the bar and ordered a Ceasar salad. After a couple bites, i found a bug in it. Still alive, crawling around. About the size of a fly but not a fly... baby cockroach? Idk. I didn't make a big deal. Got up from the bar with my plate, got the bartender's attention and let him know. I didn't want to make a scene since the bar was full. I still received my chicken sliders which were pretty good (not great, too much sauce and a very thin peice of chicken). Bill came and I was charged for everything except the salad. Idk, IMO hook someone up who didn't let everyone around him know he found a live bug in the food. Not asking for a lot, maybe a drink, maybe 10% off. Something to say sorry, other than just taking the salad off the bill that had 2 bites missing. read more

Decided to try this location for restaurant week. Their prix fixe menu seemed like a great value. The initial starter pre- appetizer was a fried oyster with a mayo and caviar. I was put off by the thought of both an oyster and caviar but this was delicious. So much so, that I wish they would make it part of their regular menu. The official appetizer was a kale and strawberry salad. It was nicely dressed and bright. A perfect opener. We were offered two seating options, the high top tables or the bar. We chose the tables. Decent atmosphere, loud reggaeton. So, hopefully you don't mind that genre. They have a great happy hour menu. A variety of tacos at $2.50 each but you must order 3 and they must be the same variety. Taco Tuesday, Wing Wednesday.. I highly recommend. My entree was the lobster ravioli.. of course. It was amazing & the portion was perfect. I was nearly stuffed when dessert came out, but this was my first time having crème brûlée, so I made room. Two drinks, and a 4 course meal came to $70 dollars but there was a drink added to my bill in error from my group (we paid separately). So roughly, $63. Great experience, and I now have a new happy hour atmosphere! read more

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I visited 80 Proof yesterday for a much needed happy hour drink after work. I had no problem finding a seat at the bar. It was fairly early in the evening so not too many patrons when I arrived. I was immediately greeted by the bartender who graciously walked me through all the happy hour specials, brought me a water, and provided insight into his favorite dishes. I got the Falling in Love cocktail (not a happy hour drink) which had whiskey and cider, and it was very good! A good balance of flavors but not overly strong. I loved the apple spice around the rim! After this I ordered the house Pinot noir which was a happy hour deal. The wine was adequate but did come with a fruit fly already floating in it. It's hard to keep those little buggers contained but probably should have been caught. All the bartenders weee super friendly, generally attentive l, and made good conversation. The cost was also very reasonable. The bar did start to fill up and gave a lively ambiance! Overall I had a good time here and will return. Hopefully in the future I will try their food menu. read more

We went for a drink and appetizers before our show at the Shubert. The food was good. Sevice was great! Nora, our server was extremely attentitive and sweet. The owner/manager was also wonderful! She welcomed us and offered a complimentary dessert. We didn't want dessert so she gave us drinks! Very nice, that never happens. We will definately return!! read more

I'm really at a 3.5 but the service was friendly and the food was great. I wanted a Kentucky Mule but they didn't have any ginger beer. Then I thought I'd do a vodka drink but they didn't have the vodka I like. So I settled for a concoction that just did not do the trick I did not finish it. But what I did finish were the Taco Tuesday special - short rib tacos ($2.50 each, but strings attached: must order 3 and must be of the same kind). That's ok. The short rib was truly fantastic. And I had the watermelon, feta, onion and cucumber salad. So good. Refreshing and tasty. Somehow those flavors all worked! Not sure I'd really come back, but if I did, I'd go with a simple bottle of beer. Can't screw that up! read more

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I previously visited 80 proof while explore downtown with friends and reverently had a crazy for their fries !! The fries were crispy, not too greasy and salted to perfection. I would 100% go back just for the fries and stay for the awesome vibes. This place is fun and a great spot for happy hour or winding down after a long day. The staff that I interacted with were all polite and kind. No complaints about this place. Check it out! read more

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar - 80 Proof Burger - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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We arrived last night with a group of friends. After being seated, it took some time for us to receive water. it arrived with no glassware. After several minutes for our server to come introduce herself and talk about our order. We informed our server our plan was drinks and leave. We didn't want any food. After 30 minutes, we had no drinks from our order. We had to leave the esta due to poor service. This has happened several times at 80 Proof and we continued trying to give the place another chance. We will no longer support. read more

If you want a good vibes with a grown and sexy atmosphere this is the place to go ! I have been going since they pretty much opened and I am never disappointed. The food is amazing and I just discovered they do brunch ! The music is always a vibe and they even have live music on weekends. They take pride in making sure you feel welcomed and the way they craft every drink they make should be studied ! Don't walk, run to this place ! You will become a regular read more

the food was really good.. but service was very poor. waiter was not good, had to go up to the bar to order the food, and go the bar other times for drinks, and looking for our food. the waiter then assumed 20% and was not good theoughout read more

It started off good the went south really quick. Server hardly ever came to our table. Food was just ok. Wouldn't recommend

Heard it was New Haven Restaurant Week and knew exactly where I wanted to try! This has been on my list for a while and I am so glad I finally got that push to go try it out. The special menu was only $45 for a four course meal and everything was phenomenal. I ordered the fried oysters, lobster bisque, lobster ravioli and the creme brûlée - everything came out hot and delicious. My mom got the calamari, artichoke chicken, and chocolate cake - I cannot lie I stole a bite of each and it was all yummy. I also want to mention, the service was great. Everyone was incredibly friendly and I was greeted the moment I stepped into the restaurant. The vibe is great inside. Dimmed lighting with modern artwork on the walls, indoor as well as patio seating outside and a full bar. Great for a date night, girls night out, or family dinner. Their menu had a wide range as well - from seafood to burgers and wings. I highly suggest making reservations because it gets busy on the weekend. read more

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80 Proof is a New American restaurant and craft cocktail bar that opened in New Haven, Connecticut in June 2022. It was founded by business partners Sonia Salazar and Sarah Cornelius. The two previously had success in the Elm City with the opening of their restaurants Barracuda Bistro & Bar (a Latin American gastro bar) in 2014 and Te Amo Tequila Bar (a craft tequila bar and taco restaurant) in 2018. The restaurateurs' latest venture is a departure from their two other restaurants. 80 Proof puts focus on shareable plates as well as craft cocktails. The menu features classic American bar bites such as potato skins, waffle fries, sliders, and jalapeño poppers... but elevated to a whole new level. The cocktail menu features mixed drinks that are mostly made with vodka, gin, bourbon and fresh fruit, as opposed to the rum and tequila-based cocktails that you will find at Barracuda or Te Amo. I recently attended an exclusive tasting event at 80 Proof which was attended by a number of local foodie influencers. We were all invited to sample various plates and cocktails that were being added to the menu for the Spring; the menu changes seasonally. Some of the cocktails that were displayed included the "Martini Flight", the "Cupid", the "Peach, Please", and the "Rose, Marry Me!" My personal favorite was the "Let the MANgo!" (tequila, mango liqueur, pineapple juice and lime juice topped off with red wine and a hint of mezcal served in a tiki glass). The delicious tropical flavors almost made me feel like I was on vacation! Some of the late night plates that we were treated to included various flavors of "Wings", "Tacos", "Jerky Waffle Fries", "BBQ Pork Sliders", "Avocado Sashimi", and "Habanero Fried Shrimp." My favorite dish was the "Lobster Cream Mussels" (steamed mussels with wine, garlic and butter, finished with lobster bisque, served with toast points); they were some of the best steamed mussels I've ever had! Our group even was fortunate enough to sample some of 80 Proof's Brunch Menu items, including various "Mimosas", "Shrimp & Grits", "Chicken & Waffles", and "Avocado Benedict". Everything that I sampled was so delicious. I was so full by the end of the tasting that I could have rolled home. I look forward to returning with my family! read more

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Nice surprise. We were in town for a wedding. Stopped here to grab early dinner. Service was great. Our waitress was so sweet, young girl, think she had braces. We ordered the fried shrimp, Mac, wings, and fries, and some drinks. The food was really hot and fresh which I appreciated and it's a cute vibe to talk and catch up. Good music too. Whatever station they had on played songs I love that you don't ever hear anymore. My favorite was the fries. They had a spicy sauce on them and you get a large amount. So good. We parked in a deck close by because there wasn't any street parking available. read more

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First time at 80 Proof and I'm disappointed in myself because I should have been one of the first people to visit this restaurant when it opened. The last time I was in this space was when it was Kelly's so it was exciting to be back. It was a Thursday evening and it wasn't so crowded so the hostess sat me at the bar with a few other patrons. My friends ended up joining me shortly after and we had a few drinks and some food. I got the mushroom sliders along with a French Bellini aka the bad bitch drink. The drink was so good and strong that I could barely finish the second glass. The French fries were also amazing!! So proud of Sonia for having three restaurants all within a 2 mile radius from each other. read more

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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