waitresses were sweet and the food was delicious! The cinnamon waffles were the best item on the…read moremenu.

The food is great, had the Elm Street burger w/ a potato bun!!!…read more Alina took really good car of us - she is awesome

Came here on Valentine's Day last Saturday night. We made a reservation without realizing they…read morewould be serving a Prix Fixe menu at $85 per person. It was quite steep, but since other local restaurants were booked, we decided to keep our reservation. I had been eager to return after several years, remembering previous excellent experiences. Because it was the Valentine's Day menu, it wasn't representative of their usual offerings. I missed the unique dishes they normally feature, but overall, it was still a pleasant evening. I had hoped to try their Arctic Char, but ended up with the salmon from the special menu. We started with an amuse-bouche of deviled eggs, which were fine. The ricotta appetizer was outstanding, with bright hints of lemon zest and balsamic, while the zucchini and carrots were less memorable. The salmon was enjoyable, though not my favorite dish, and I heard the steak was well-prepared. For dessert, the pistachio cake was tasty, though slightly dry, and was served with a pistachio and chocolate gelato. Overall, it was a decent experience, but quite pricey for the quality. I'm giving Zinc a 4-star rating, taking into account my past visits, which were quite good.

I started with the mushroom polenta which was creamy and perfect with a small hint of heat. The…read morestar of the show was the chicken! Perfectly crispy paired with a nice herbaceous sauce which paired perfectly with a glass of wine.

80 Proof and Barracuda now serve Brunch on Saturday!! Went to Brunch on a Saturday to check it out…read moreas we usually go there for brunch on Sunday's. It was the same great service we always expect from Clarissa! This time we had the Chicken & Waffle, Shrimp & Grits, Meat Lover's Omelet and Chilaquiles, and of course the Mimosa Bar!! All were delicious. It's always a fun vibe at 80 Proof. Good music, good food, good energy is what keeps us coming back!!

This is my second updated review for 80 Proof and Kitchen. My cousin and I came to get a bite to…read moreeat. 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.

happy easter everyone! first time at South Bay for me, my partner's been before…read more let's start with the positives: the food? incredible. no notes. the food runner and busser absolutely carried the experience and were the highlight of our night. now... the service. from the moment we were seated, it went downhill. as the host brought us to our table and introduced us to our server, she muttered "me mata" (spanish for "kill me") under her breath upon seeing us in her section. not exactly a warm welcome. little did she know i am trilingual in Portuguese and Spanish! throughout the night, she'd walk by, throw out a question, and keep moving without waiting for an answer or actually checking in. then, when it was time to order our mains, my partner placed her order and the server literally laughed while her facetime call was on speaker in her pocket. she giggled and made the whole interaction uncomfortable and honestly just unprofessional, and before anyone says "maybe they were busy" they weren't. there were fewer than 20 covers the entire time we were there. meanwhile, she had no problem giving attentive service to her other tables. so yes, no tip. actions have consequences. all that said, we loved the food, the music, and we didn't let her attitude ruin our night. just unfortunate that such a great spot is let down by service like that.

We got the lobster bisque, grilled hanger steak, truffle Mac-n-cheese, prosciutto crisp, seared…read morescallops, crispy mushroom risotto tater tots, and Brussels sprout salad with rice cake, and fried Sicilian calamari. Lobster bisque was hot though pretty liquid-y. The Brussels sprout salad was by no means a salad. More of a rice cake with Brussels shavings on too but really good. Calamari was okay. Mac and cheese was eh, really liquidy as well. I did really like the crispy mushroom risotto tater tots. They tasted just like tater tots. As we were getting to our last bites and still eating, at least three different staff members within a matter of a minute asked if we're were done and could take our plates away. I would have given this place four stars had we not been bombarded at the end of our dinner. It felt like we were being rushed out even though there were tons of tables and seats still available. Left a bad taste in my mouth.

The view here is absolutely amazing - and it's nice and cool!…read more High atop the Blake Hotel in New Haven is a restaurant that even my local friends didn't know about - because it's only open in summer, and not every night of the week. The website says Fri - Sat; when I was there, it was open Wed. - Sun, but you needed to check to make sure they weren't bought out for private events. The space is GORGEOUS - with sunset views and a wonderful atmosphere. I really enjoyed my rosé and the very delicious Shaved Brussel Salad. Service was terrific too. I'm staying at 4 stars just because I planned initially to go one night that turned out to be closed to the public - and also I wish the menu were a bit bigger. Also, the skillet cookie sounded better than it tasted. BUT - the atmosphere here is amazing and it was one of the places I'd most want to go back to. My friend was thrilled to learn about it and wants to organize an event here in the future for work. So yes, check it out!

One of our favorite Happy Hours for date night. The service and ambiance are great, as are the apps…read moreand drinks. We particularly loves the Caesar salad and arancini.

I was on Holiday and my son and daughter in law have been meaning to take me here. We did a walk in…read more(we got lucky) I suggest reservations. We had a time limit to eat (due to a reservation at the table) inside or on the heated patio. It was cold so we ate inside. Our waiter Brendan was cool, knowledgeable and attentive. I ordered a burger, fries (came with it) I don't like fries I opted for a salad. My daughter in law got octopus and a pasta dish. My son a steak in chili butter sauce .Everything was delicious and the presentation was lovely. My son's only vice was the steak pre cut (it was new on menu) He preferred to cut himself. The ambience was low level lighting and relaxed. I had a delicious meal and a pleasant experience. I'd patronize this place again. Oh we had dessert too. They had tiramisu, we shared a lemon tart it was delish

Interesting menu, but underperforming. Skip the gem salad (Caesar salad): consists of finely…read moreshredded Parmesan with meager bits of anchovy and hardly any dressing. It was mediocre. The presentation of the main dish was nice, though the ricotta was hardly noticeable and the serving was meager for the price. The host was nice, but the waitress (Holly) was unpleasant. Not helpful at all and also bland, as if she doesn't care. We still tipped to be fair to other staff, but don't think we want to return to be waited on by her. As for cleanliness, watch out! They don't clean their upholstered seats, as it became plainly obvious on my clothes after having sat on the upholstered benches in the dining area. Now my clothes are permanently stained. All in all, I'd give it a 7.5/10 and take my money elsewhere.

I arrived at the hotel around 9:30pm and had 30 minute before the kitchen closed, so after I…read moredropped my things in the room, I headed to the bar. The restaurant wasn't packed by any means. The bartender was nice and helpful. I started with the smokestack bruschetta. It was delicious. The hickory smoked brisket was tender and flavorful which tasted excellent with the soft poblano grit cakes! There was an explosion of flavor in my mouth. I loved it. The Atlantic salmon was prepared excellently. Not overcooked or undercooked. The miso glaze with bites of salmon and quinoa was the perfect combination. I couldn't get enough of it. I originally wanted the lobster spring rolls instead of the salmon, but unfortunately they'd run out earlier in the day.

First time here and it did not disappoint. Food was absolutely delicious and flavorful. The service…read morewas great and we loved the ambiance. Will definitely be back. Hopefully we can check out dinner service when we are back.

Yummy restaurant with a great patio. They have heat lamps outside, but it is so hot in the summer…read morethat we did not want to use them. The patio area is very pretty and set off the street so that you don't have people bugging you while you eat The brussels sprout salad was amazing as people say. Lots of truffle goodness and the risotto cake. The mushroom pappardelle was good, I got it without the chicken. The bread and butter here is also very delicious. And I enjoyed a mocktail on a hot day. The coconut Mojito tasted like the real thing. Definitely a great little escape the hectic of New Haven!

I hadn't been to Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant in New Haven in quite a while, so it was nice…read morestopping back in before seeing a play at Yale Repertory Theatre. We went around 7 PM and were seated immediately without reservations, which was a pleasant surprise for a Friday evening. It wasn't quite warm enough for the patio, but the inside still had a cozy atmosphere that worked perfectly for a pre-theater bite. My cousin ordered the crab cake, and I went with the Brussels sprouts and risotto Parmesan tater tots. We were really just looking for a few appetizers before the show, but everything hit the spot. The Brussels sprouts were flavorful and paired with thick savory slices of bacon, while the risotto Parmesan tater tots were crispy, cheesy, and hard to stop eating with the dipping sauce. Service was friendly, food came out quickly, and overall it was a relaxed and enjoyable experience before heading over to Yale Rep. Definitely reminded me why Harvest has been a longtime New Haven favorite.

Sarah was great. Excellent service! Thank you three sheets for a great time with friends.read more

Lemon pepper wings !!! lol. I was up here for my kids play date. I had to find some where to go…read moreynot here. Great wings. Host/bartender lovely welcoming. Next time I'll try the burger.

Great Little bar with friendly staff & patrons. The burgers were also really good. Will be back…read moreagain

Best neighborhood bar in East Rock. Bobby is the GOAT. Get the cheeseburger, best in CT.read more