Overall great experience!…read more It was my first time visiting this restaurant. The staff was very friendly. The ambience was very comforting. Good music very nice crowd. Awesome drinks! The alcapurria was not greasy at all! The Bistec Encebollado was done medium and actually came out flavorful and medium! Fresh onions, and the arroz con gondulez were not salty or hard. from the bottom of my heart, this was a very at home meal for the culture! I heard they do a karaoke night! I 100% will be back! Thank you Raices Boricua! I found my new favorite place! 10/10 I definitely recommend! Bring a friend bring a date bring your family!

Today I visited Raíces Boricua in Oceanside, and let me just say--this place does NOT disappoint!…read moreFrom the appetizers to the entrees, every bite was packed with flavor. I didn't get a chance to try the dessert (thanks to a couple of good drinks ), but I'll be back for that! Our server Felix was amazing--funny, witty, and full of personality. The decor transported us straight to Puerto Rico , with vibrant touches and charm throughout the space. They even have an event area, complete with a dominos table right in the center, and a gorgeous outdoor space that's perfect for relaxing. I'm already planning to return this Saturday for some sancocho and dessert!

From start to finish, Haviland never disappoints. We were seated by Don the owner. Sat and chatted…read morefor a bit since we had been there a few times . It was our anniversary and we were delighted with 2 glasses of champagne . My advice , get the steak , it was out of this world ! I had a few glasses of Cabernet and my wife had the Moscow mule. Dessert was nothing short of amazing as well , I had the cheesecake and my wife had the apple cookie. The wait staff was always checking to see how we were doing and Don would come around to see how anniversary dinner came out . Great restaurant for any occasion but try to make reservation ahead of time as it's a very popular place to eat near water. Thanks for a great night Haviland !

Small, cozy spot with a great vibe !…read more Definitely recommend making reservations because it fills up quickly. The owner and his wife are usually there working and they're both so warm and welcoming. They always take the time to stop by each table to say hello and make sure everyone's happy, which really adds a personal touch you don't find often anymore. The food is consistently amazing, one of my absolute favorites is the fried burrata with honey drizzle (trust me, it's a must-try!). The cheeseburger, pasta dishes, and chicken are all incredible -- everything I've had has been a solid 10/10. You can really tell they put care into every detail, from presentation to flavor. Whether you're coming for a date night, dinner with friends, or just a nice meal out, Haviland Kitchen & Bar never disappoints. It's one of those local gems you'll keep coming back to. Thank you for the outstanding service, each and every time.

Lovely bistro atmosphere for dinner. Private seating arrangements. Spacious bar where you can eat…read moreand chill out. Special price fix menu on Mondays. Vegetarian options that are delicious. My husband enjoyed the eggplant "meatballs ". I loved the beat and goat cheese salad. The tiramisu desert was generous and delicious.

Good service and good food. Great atmosphere. Parking is a bit of a challenge so be prepared to…read morewalk.

I was looking for a place for lunch and this restaurant was recommended to me. No issue parking…read morewhich always helps. The place was bigger than I expected and had a comfortable atmosphere. Our server was excellent and I apologize I didn't write down her name. She recommended the seafood paella along with the scallops. Both were delicious. It had a great bar which I plan to visit in the near future. I would recommend this restaurant and plan to return.

3-29-26. Went with a bunch of people for Sunday brunch…read more Ordered the French dip sandwich. Pretty mediocre. Roast beef was good, the roll tasted like it was store bought the day before and the au jus was a little on the bland side. French onion soup was just okay. I tasted a few bites of an eggs Benedict that someone else in my party ordered and that was very average as well. Home fries were a little dry and the hollandaise sauce was missing that "pop" I was looking for. The steak tidbits (which was sliced London broil) was alright but again, the hero bread it was served on tasted like it came out of a plastic bag from the grocery store and was possibly a day old (or more). The ambience of the restaurant was pretty cool and it had a rustic vibe to it. We had 2 waitresses and they were both very pleasant and attentive with drink refills and making sure we were taken care of. Overall, I left there somewhat underwhelmed. My 3 star rating is for the entire dining experience and if it wasn't for the really good service we received, I would rate them a little lower.

Went last night with very low expectations. Simply put, the best fried platter of seafood that I…read morehave ever had. Fried to perfection. Everything was fresh and delicious

Met friends here for dinner. Place looks great inside and out. Had the BBQ sandwich and I was…read morebetter than average for New York. I ordered a Bulleit Bourbon Manhattan. I never saw a red Manhattan before, but there is was. Could not tell what bourbon it was as the red mixture was masking what kind bourbon. (It almost tasted like some kind of mix rather than a hand made drink.) Again, the food was good, ambiance as comfortable, the band was excellent, but that is as positive as I can be. When we first walked up there were 2 young ladies at the door who I assumed were hostesses but could not be more disinterested. I said we were meeting friends for dinner and they unhelpfully advised to "go in side and look for them." As our friends said they had booked a table one would have thought that the hostess could have checked to see if they arrived and if so at which table they were sitting. No such luck. Out waitress must have been from the same hospitality school as the hostesses. Totally bland as borderline unfriendly, in that there was zero interaction or anything resembling any sort of welcome or personally. Never even gave us her name. Again this was our first time there so we' were unfamiliar with the operation. There were a few servers but they seemed to come and go which made up suspect they were serving tables elsewhere on the premises. This was confirmed when we tried to find her for the bill, that we asked, again, for separate ones, which came, as expected, as one bill. So to find her for the bill, find her to correct it and get it back was close to 30 minutes.0 Equally annoying as the face that there was one, single seat bathroom in the bar. There may have been other facilities, but true form, there was no help from any of the staff. BOTTOM LINE: the food isn good, reasonably priced and good portions. The bar portion was very nice and inviting except for just one single use bathroom. The service and friendliness of the waitress and hostesses left much to be desired. Parking was off street as they don't have sufficient parking (we parked some 2 blocks away..) If you live within walking distance, wish to sit at the bar and listen to good music (at least last night) I would recommend Dox.. As we live close to an hour away, I can not make a recommendation to travel to have good food and entertainment at the expense of substandard service, questionable drinks and scant sanitary facilities. Sorry, it would not take much to get a higher rating but prolly not enough for us to make a return visit.

Absolutely delicious. Beautiful, intimate decor. Service was wonderful. Food was delicious! Very…read moretasteful, beautiful plating. Definitely a must try!

Thank you for acknowledging my concerns and personally calling me about my review, not cool but…read moreglad you address it. Nice restaurant for food and drinks great decor and atmosphere. Will try to visit again. Thanks

Stopped by with my friends to grab some drinks and catch up, this place is for sure a hidden gem…read more Excellent customer service and food to match. Perfect place to go on a sunny Saturday afternoon.

RVC area has so many fun spots for socializing and eating! Came into catch 13 late on a Saturday in…read morethe winter and it seemed like a great local hangout spot with big TVs and attentive staff. It was not packed and we received our sweet potato fries and drinks promptly. I also had a the chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream and it was pretty good all things considered. Seems very reliable!

I had an amazing time with my girls... the music, drinks, food, ambiance, customer service all top…read moretier.. I have no complaints and will definitely be a regular.. just what I needed... make sure u stop by!

I was really excited for this place to open. The aesthetics and service was great but where do I…read morestart.. $10 for popcorn? Popcorn that doesn't even come in a bowl worth even a $5 serving.. We ordered the wings, meatballs, popcorn and 1 mocktail and 3 seltzers. Our bill came out to be $85? Can someone explain to me why? That means they charged regular price for the mocktails and about $8-9 for a seltzer water? Honestly I'm disappointed and won't be returning.