Everything from the atmosphere to the food/drinks is wonderful. I've come here on a few occasions and always have a great experience. Recently I came with a few friends for my birthday and ordered the salmon. I found it to be a little drier than I like but I was still very good. I also had an expresso Martini which was one of the best I've had read more

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I went to Harvest with a friend for Restaurant Week. I hadn't even hung my coat up on my chair when the server came by and urged us for our drink order, before we even were given the drink menu! For the next 10 minutes, the server came by 5 times, each time continuing to urge us to order, and literally told us verbatim, "Look, you're going to have to order right now. We can't just have you sitting around." 2 minutes after we put in our initial order, we tried to put in another order for food to accommodate a friend who was arriving later, but the staff shamed us and said that they would not be able to bring the food out at the same time. We didn't care, but they still put up a fuss and were rude about the whole interaction. When they brought out the food, they threw the food on the table and left without saying a word. It was clear that the staff were completely overwhelmed and were in no mood to consider how customers were feeling. We ordered the lobster bisque, but they had forgotten to put lobster in it, and it tasted closer to water than bisque. We also had the shaved brussel sprouts over the risotto cake, but the risotto was dry and the dish itself was hard to enjoy. Dessert was crepes with nutella and ice cream, but the crepes were poorly made and had very little nutella in them. By this time it was clear that we were unwanted in this restaurant, so we bid adieu. I was personally looking forward to trying Harvest earlier this year, which is why I came for Restaurant Week, but paying $30 per person to be ignored, and then served sub-par food was disappointing. read more

While I was glad to see the old Scoozi space occupied after many years of vacancy, I don't think Harvest is the answer. It advertises as a "farm to table" restaurant, even listing some of the local farms and vendors where it sources its ingredients. But how believable is their "farm to fork" motto when their menu isn't seasonal? Where are those cherry tomatoes coming from in January? Harvest should be offering a pared down, seasonally appropriate menu, rather than putting 50 things on there to appeal to the masses. That said, let's move on to the food. We started with some glasses of wine - their glasses are reasonable priced (between $8 and $12), which make it actually more cost-effective to order by the glass rather than by the bottle (the cheapest bottle I saw on the list was $32, with the median in the mid-range coming in around $40). I ordered the albarino while my dining partner ordered the gavi. Both were advertised as dry, although they were closer to the fruitier/citrus side and tasted similarly. We then ordered the following: - 1/2 doz Pemaquid oysters ($14): they were on special, not as big as other pemaquids I've had. The mignonette was also sad. It was basically just vinegar, with no shallots or black pepper. - Lobster bisque ($12): when it arrived before our oysters, it was completely cold. Not hot at all, so we asked them to heat it up. When it came back, it was actually really good - not doused in heavy cream, but light and full of great lobster flavor. It was drizzled with truffle oil and had substantial chunks of meat. I really enjoyed it. - Charred octopus ($14): the octopus tasted reasonably fresh and had a nice char to it. Everything else on the plate, however, I took major issue with. Tomatoes and avocado in January? Also, they lacked any seasoning. The white bean puree underneath was also terrible. It was served cold, and it was flavorless and grainy in texture. Bleh. - Ricotta gnocchi ($21): STAY AWAY. DO NOT ORDER. This is the WORST gnocchi i've had in my life. It was like chewing a flavorless GUMBALL. I could not eat more than 2 bites, we had to send it back. The waiter was unapologetic and said to me, "That's how it's supposed to taste." Sir, RICOTTA doesn't even taste like that! Ricotta is light and fluffy, whatever chemicals you put into your ricotta to transform it into GUM is an issue. So so so bad. - Seared scallops ($30): the scallops were underseared, slightly undercooked, and oversalted. It was disappointing, and everything else on the plate was lackluster (green beans, marcona almonds). Disappointing. The manager then came over and apologized for the gnocchi. Both he and the waiter were quite pushy in having us order something else, but when you've just eaten gum for your meal, you're not in the mood. So we asked them to bring over a cheese plate, which was fine but nothing outstanding. I would not come back to Harvest. The food just didn't wow me. read more

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One of the worst meals I have had in New Haven. I should have known from the watery drink that it was going to be a bad meal. Will not come here again. The beef carpaccio shows that the chef has the taste buds of an adolescent.. Everything lacked salt and the combinations of flavors were a total miss. Spend your money else where. read more

Food was delicious and service was fast and friendly. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the laid back atmosphere. Will definitely return

I happened to go here twice in the same day, one for lunch and one for drinks. Had similar experiences, but overall was very unhappy with service. For lunch it took us 5 minutes to get menus, and another 5 minutes to get water. The restaurant was not busy at all, which made me question why things were taking so long. We put in orders and had to wait at least a half hour to get our appetizers, and another 10 for our main dish. I normally wouldn't complain about times like his, but this was for a weekday lunch where you want to be in and out in less than 45 minutes. Water and service was slow to come by to ask if we had any issues. Our waiter had been running up and down the stairs with his car keys, presumably to put more time in the meter for his car. Only after watching him do this for 10 minutes did we get a refill of water or an opportunity to ask for bread (which we did not get). As for the food, it's hit or miss. The calamari was overlooked, rubbery, and too salty. The fish of the day on risotto was under seasoned and bland. The potato chips tasted of oil and lack of salt. My boyfriends chicken wrap was too. Later that night I had the brisket Mac and cheese, which was pretty good. The drinks were very strong. Overall even if some of the food items was good, I would not return. The service killed it for me. This place has great potential, but potential is not enough. read more

I visited Harvest on a Sunday night date. Though the space was stunning and had a hip vibe, Harvest left a lot to be desired. The service was slow and inattentive. We were not able to place an order for quite a while, and only after we finished our meal did anyone come by to refill our water glasses. I asked for a glass of wine with dinner, but our waiter forgot to bring it (mercifully, he also forgot to add it to the bill). The grilled octopus appetizer tasted good. The yellowfin tuna entree, however, was the most disappointing meal I have ever had at a restaurant in New Haven. The fish was cold and bland, as were the accompanying lentils. Maybe Harvest is still finding its feet. Its concept seems promising and I hope that as time goes on, the service and the food will improve. But right now, dinner at Harvest is not worth the price. read more

Love the open outdoor dining space. Ordered the oyster appetizer. 4 scrawny oysters fried in tasteless batter. $16. Then had dry salmon with okay vegetables. Don't think this place will last longer than the summer unless the food improves. Also not enough restroom facilities to accommodate the amount of diners served. read more

Went after seeing advertising on FB for hubby's Birthday. Beautiful setting. Disclaimer: I remember when this restaurant was Scoozi's and I loved the atmosphere, staff and FOOD. I was hoping the food was similar. I was wrong. Drinks: my spouse does not drink alcohol and tends to stick with water or OJ. His OJ was whipped. He described its texture as orange Julius not regular OJ. A minor thing to me but not him. However he praised his seabass. Well seasoned and moist. Appetizer: grilled calamari NEVER AGAIN. It was half fried. Unfortunately we didn't read the description of how the calamari was cooked. Our fault. Some neuvo menu staples should remain the same. Next time we will stick to Zinc or Basta both walking distance from Harvest. read more

Here for some with friends for some special celebratory drinks. Four different cocktails, all awful!!! Tasted like someone was experimenting with UV or some artificially flavored dollar store product. Have heard good things about their food so will update with any change in opinion! read more

It's Restaurant Week again & thus I'm reminded of my poor experience at this establishment. I'll preface this to say that I'm willing to give this place a 2nd chance. It was packed & you could see how overwhelmed they were so this was possibly just a bad time to go. My girlfriends & I were able to snag a reservation here on a Saturday night only to still stand close together by a random wall (couldn't tell what or where the hostess stand was) for an extra 30 minutes past our reservation time. Now, we saw how packed it was (again, we could barely move from our standing spot without bumping into someone) so we let it go & expected a stellar meal. Wrong. Everything, even our drinks, took at least 25+ minutes to receive. Now I can understand the food given the circumstances but water? Really? Every meal afterwards was just underwhelming. Bland, boring, nothing worth remembering. All desserts were cold even if it was something to warm up. The service was poor. They couldn't be bothered with us & seemed annoyed when we had to ask where our entrees were. Wasn't trying to be rude or pushy, at that point we just wanted to restructure our plans since it was past 10pm & we arrived at 830. The only good part was our cocktails but even then they were small for the price we paid. The location is great, menu looked appetizing, everything pointed to a good experience but maybe I should try again any other week of the year read more

Worst restaurant to eat in if you need to wear a mask due to covid. The staff is extra nasty and yells at you if you don't wear a mask when they are at table. They come to the table number numerous times when your drinking and eating and expect the mask to go on and off during the whole meal. If I ever go back take advice and come once to place full order. Drinks apps meal etc...... don't come back until you bring food one time. I've been to many restaurants and yours is by far the worst. I'm all about being safe but don't make the experience unpleasant. The staff shouldn't raise their voice at customers. This is a new experience for everyone! Calm down read more

I always loved this location, ever since Scoozzi moved out it had been vacant. Harvest opened recently to the fame of an Italian duo who own a collection of restaurants around the state. The decor has been modernized, it is hip, warm and inviting. Drinks: the mule is a twist on the dark and stormy, with vodka instead of the black seal. The harvest infusion is a bit too sweet for my mid-age taste buds but could be enjoyable. And the food: the charred octopus is simply phenomenal! The tentacles soo moist and soft. The steak tartare is the best I've had with a lean, delicious piece of steak finely ground under a cute little quail egg. So why the 4 stars? Lets say: Please improve the service and become my favorite restaurant ;) read more

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Their food is delicious. It is simply well executed, and accurately described. Your expectations will almost always be exceeded by what you receive. Their service is impeccable. Everyone is not only timely, kind, and attentive, but they are quick to correct any mistakes and make sure they can do anything possible to make your experience a good one. I have split the prix fixe lunch with friends, and they will split the dishes without your asking, which is an amazing service. They are generous, and very hospitable. The space is beautiful. It is modern, spacious yet intimate. There is outdoor seating for warmer weather. They have an open kitchen, which is always fun to see. It is somewhat subterranean, meaning it is undisturbed by street traffic, yet open to the air. Truly a unique space in New Haven. Sitting at their bar is also a lovely experience. Their bartenders are personable and attentive, and they serve olives as a bar snack - an amazing treat for an olive-lover like myself. Can't say enough good things about Harvest!! read more

Harvest has possibly one of the most unique locations in New Haven, with their recessed pit area and fancy lounge couches and elevator right next to Yale Rep. In the summer, it's pretty awesome to be able to sit outside and lounge around on the couches, but I still don't see too many people doing it. I've also seen a few random dance parties here which strikes me as a little... weird. Mostly Yalies. Who knows. You know how they are. Don't you? (No, really, I have no idea.) Harvest's food tends to be expensive but quality. I have to say that their two-course lunch special is pretty excellent. Being able to choose an appetizer and an entree for $18 isn't ludicrous. It's a little on the pricier side, but given they're trying to pull off that Zinc-y farm-to-table-gourmet thing, I get it. I had the lobster bisque, which was quite good, along with the special that day, the market fish, which was a red snapper with risotto and asparagus. It was pretty good -- the risotto especially. The fish was pretty good, but my friend's salmon was better for sure. The service, however, was pretty forgettable. After not ordering drinks, we probably waited another 7ish minutes for someone to ask us what we wanted to eat. During an hour lunch break, 7 minutes wasted is a bit much. We also had issues getting the check and eventually had to ask. Bear in mind, there couldn't have been more than 5-6 tables in the whole place, and while there was only one waiter, I feel like that's a... manageable amount? No? I don't know. I've never waited tables. Nonetheless, a bit frustrating at a fine dining price point. I did enjoy my meal and I think, for $18, it's a decent lunch deal, but until the service improves considerably, or the food really blows me away, it's still not quite as good as other, similar options. read more

This place is a hidden treasure. The food and service is fantastic. Not to mention the presentation of the food. My favorite was the pre-fixe lunch menu that gave you plenty of options for an appetizer and entree for only $19!! I will definitely be coming back again! read more

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Totally underwhelmed! I had the brunch course last Saturday. Started with the lobster bisque(this, was actually great!) then my entree was the mushroom and goat cheese omelet-ew. I love mushrooms, I love goat cheese, and I love eggs. I have goat cheese, mushroom omelets ALL THE TIME. This one was soggy, goat cheese all on one side, mushrooms on another. It's like the chef had no idea what he was up too. The salad was soggy too l, it was drenched in dressing. I also didn't get ID'd when I ordered wine. I mean I'm 22, but... Come on for a wine bar, no ID? And the wine selection was very scarce for a "wine bar". My friend got the shaved Brussels salad. That was awesome! But the market fish was not. Waiter told us it was delivered 2 days prior--tasted like it. Not fresh, and very fishy. Not going back--that's for sure! read more

I've been to Harvest twice within the the last few months and my experiences have been completely different. One server was attentive and accommodating, while another server didn't check on our table not once. I found that the food varied based on what you ordered. The gnocchi dish tastes very good but the portion size is very small. The salmon was delicious. I have no complaints about the menu since there are so many options. The dining room ambiance is nice and is great for a romantic dinner, celebration, or business dinner. It is an awesome place to eat outside during the summer since the outdoor patio is away from the view of the street. read more

Such a fun atmosphere with the sunken courtyard and projected old movie and jazz bands that have their nights. Such a sweet date spot or fun night out with friends. And the food is delicious! Service always wonderful and attentive! read more

Awful, awful, awful. I won't even get into everything, it would be a waste of my time. -The wait staff just bad. They were slow, unkind and just not good at what they do -The food was gross. It came out cold, over salted and undercooked (burgers) -Their "apology" was one dessert for 6 people that was a fully melted scoop of ice cream over an ice cold crepe. -We were literally there for 3 hours (not because we wanted to be) Don't waste your time or your money; this place SUCKS. read more

Mediocre food, terrible service. Absolutely terrible service. The waiters were rude and barely showed up to check up on us. We can to go into the restaurant multiple times to ask for things. Only redeeming factor is location. Wouldn't waste time coming here. Should be shut down soon given competition and overall quality. read more

This dinner was a disappointment from the very beginning. We were excited to eat here and sit outside but it took close to 30 minutes before anyone took our order, and then close to an hour for our food to come (people who came after us got their food before us). The food was not warm when it did arrive - did it sit out for a while? And it did not taste good. Then the dirty dishes sat in front Of us for way too long. I will say that the manager heard my complaints and only charged us for half the meal. I would never go back. read more

I like going to this place because it has date night ambience. The food is decent and the service is good.

This place has become my top pick in New Haven. Great service and ambiance. Drinks are terrific and the food is always delicious. Shaved Brussels spout app and calamari are favorite starters. Have had just about everything on the main menu and have never been steered wrong. Interesting specials and top notch wine list as well. The place to go in New Haven. read more

The food was pretty good but the service was spotty at best. Our waiter was not attentive, and the food runners never put the right dish in front of the right person, the entire night (and didn't seem to know that that was the objective). They had a 25% chance at our table of 4, but it seemed to me that no one had trained them how to review an order, or at a minimum, ask the guests: lobster sliders? We had made it clear that one guest had a serious shellfish allergy. Owners: you have a fantastic space and good food. Please train your entire team of servers. read more

By the time I go back again, I hope they do something about the service. The food was excellent. we both had fish dishes, the fish cooked well and the sides quite good. The cheese board was excellent and filling. Fresh bread was served to start with fresh whipped butter, nice touch. The portions are large. We were stuffed afterwards. The service was friendly but not great. It looked like there was one water for the whole section, with some bus boys helping out. We did not get a refill on our water until after the check was paid even though we were trying to get someone's attention. They did not ask us ever if we wanted more cocktails even though we finished our first within the first 1/3 of the dinner. Anyway, besides that, the place was super fun, great interiors and very busy and hip, but not so loud that you couldn't hear. read more

Super cute, and reminded me of my favorite place in Philly (Tria)! Good food selection though I only had drinks. Cute place for a date or small group! My husband and I just sat at the bar. Attentive bartender, decent prices, and excited to bring friends here! read more

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This restaurant is absolutely amazing. The atmosphere and food are both outstanding. I had the mushroom and chicken pasta and it did NOT disappoint. It was the perfect size portion, the meat was tender, the sauce decadent, and the noodles were fresh. I could not have been more satisfied with the dish - I want to eat it again and again! I will say the service was lacking. It took over 10 minutes for our waitress to come by and even take our drink order. read more

This place has terrific potential, but they need a bit of polish. The biggest detractor for me was the service. They are rather dramatically formal but terribly unresponsive - when we went for lunch we had to wait for 15 minutes for a waiter to even take our drink orders even though we were one of two occupied tables. When we went for dinner, one of the waiters literally nudged me out of his way so that he could get to some plates. There was also a rather distracting scene where a hostess was trying to help clear and a waiter insisted on stacking more dishes on top of an already precarious pile, which resulted in silverware clattering to the floor in the middle of the dining room. I've seen more grace in a diner. PLUS both times we went all but one in our party was served at the same time. Both at lunch and at dinner that last person had to wait until the others were nearly done. As for the food - I would say 50% WOW, 50% meh. The menu is unclear about things like what is vegetarian or has gluten. When I ordered the mushroom risotto I just happened to ask whether it was veg and the waiter said that it could be made that way if I wanted.... to my mind, this is a problem. There are a LOT of vegetarians in New Haven. Get with it! I would not have deducted a full point except the risotto was pretty awful. The rice was chewy and there were chunks of nearly raw crunchy garlic. read more

Happy to finally see this great location occupied. They did an excellent job on the space, and it's going to be a great spot for the warm months with the patio. Onto the food: great spicy salmon tartare (that wasn't spicy at al)l. Dry aged pork chop was excellent, very nice ricotta gnocchi with a great bolognese-esque sauce - though sparse in number. Menu is fairly predictable and in line with what you'd expect from a modern farm-to-table concept. Service was also very good, if not a little pushy for the extras. Looking forward to coming back. read more

Nice atmosphere and a good wine and cocktail selection but unfortunately that's where the good news stops. Food well planned and w great flavors but the chef(short order cook) can't get a temperature correct on a steak, 3 times. read more

I've always had a good experience at Harvest until last night. We were ignored for quite some time while trying to check in for our reservation, even though employees and waitstaff were working around us as we stood at the hostess stand. The chicken and wild mushroom pappedelle was completely tasteless with pieces of chicken that looked and tasted like it came from a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket. read more

Decided to take my girlfriend here who flew in from California, we were walking around New Haven when we stumbled on this place. Upon first glance the menu looked amazing and very promising but boy was I in for a surprise. First the service was extremely slow, we waited so long to get our orders taken and the food took even longer to come out and we were the only people there. First we got the spicy salmon tartare and it was so unexciting and severely under seasoned. Next we got the goat cheese omelette but you could barely taste any goat cheese and that wasn't seasoned either , on top of that the salad that came with it was drenched in balsamic and oil. Our last course they brought us the lamb lollipops, they were so depressing they were mega small, i ordered them medium rare they came out well done, the lamb was not seasoned properly it had no depth of flavor, it was boring and so uninspiring the arugula salad that came with it was more seasoned than the lamb but even then the leaves were wilting and growing black spots on them and they tried to tell me it was black pepper (I've cooked for over 10 years I know what pepper looks like.) As our meal comes to a close I told them how disappointing the meal was we spent $40 and were still super hungry and the food was just okay nothing about any dishes stood out to me very boring and uninspiring. They offered to comp part of the bill for me (I told them this meal was not worth $40+) and they brought us a free dessert on the house which was an ice cream, nutella crepe, and carmelized banana type thing...Their ice cream was freezer burned and you can taste it plain as day and the crepes were sad. The banana was the best part of the whole experience. The staff here were very nice about everything though but I will not be returning to this restaurant it was a complete waste of my money. read more

I've been to Harvest twice in the past couple of months and really enjoy it! The first time we went it was Restaurant Week. It was packed inside but we were still able to get a reservation. The tables are very close to one another and when there is a lot of people in the restaurant it can get very loud. Besides that the service and food are delicious. Our favorite appetizer is the sausage plate. Last time I went I got the lamb and it was one of the best I've had in this area yet. It was cooked absolutely perfectly and was so tender! We will be back! read more

I had dinner last Saturday evening at Harvest with a party of four (yours truly included). They place is below ground and faces a courtyard + the British museum. Decor is modern with wood and glass. Our table was not ready when we arrived so we had wine at the bar. The list is extensive with many is the $50 range. Great selection. Onto the food. The artichoke and octopus appetizers are delicious. Definitely order these two items! The lamb entree is very good and tender. The special short rib on for that evening was extremely sub par but fortunately when we talked with the waiter, he said "no problem, we'll give you the lamb". That was great service! Our friends stayed afterwards and said the bar was hopping with a DJ! read more

Went for brunch recently with a few friends and I've got to say, we all enjoyed it very much. The wait staff were very attentive, corteous and super friendly! The drinks are delicious! I tried the 'Tropical Mojito' and I savored every last sip- passion fruit rum with a mix of fresh juices. My friend had the 'Pineapple Infusion' - she liked it a lot! As far as food, my friends enjoyed their brunch options but I decided to start with their warm pea soup and move on to their chicken wrap (no onions for me)! I was very content with my choices. Lastly, their outside decor was lovely! It was very warm and welcoming. Once the weather warms up it will definitely be a good spot for drinks, apps and of course great time with friends! I am very much looking forward to another great experience at Harvest. read more

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This place was hopping on a Wednesday night! However, the waitstaff was amazing and took such good care of us. Even though we were surrounded by three tables of 12, Winderson made us feel like we were his only customers. The butternut squash ravioli, the tuna tartare and the filet mignon were delicious and we will return! read more

Harvest in New Haven has successfully translated its appealing local food and pleasant ambiance from its Greenwich, CT location to the heart of Yale's campus. The restaurant has impressively matured in its short time in the city, and now it feels like it has always been here. The portions are generous, and the location, sunk right next to the Yale Center for British Art, has been a great place to bring both friends on campus as well as visiting parents. Try the grilled veal chop or one of the pasta options. The price definitely reflects the value you're getting. Their bar is well stocked and have a variety of interesting cocktails and barrel-aged drinks. My personal favorite is the negroni. Additionally, I've hosted a large event in the restaurant's bar space and been to two others. The management has gone above and beyond to make sure that our price goals were met while also making the most impressive event possible. They work with you to make sure all aspects of the party are taken care of, food and drink included. The outdoor patio is unique to restaurants in New Haven, and a must in the summer. As a student and now frequent visitor to New Haven, I consider this establishment one of the highlights of Yale dining options. read more

Went there for Restaurant week Last night and the food was delicious .But the dessert was nothing to brag about. Plus they do not answer their phone I call the day before and I left a message for a reservation and I call the next day to confirm it and they never got it. read more

Harvest offers quality dishes with unrivaled service. The restaurant's menu has a balanced mix ranging from seafood to its classic hangar steak. I personally recommend the steak tartare or lobster bisque to start and the Brussels sprouts salad with chicken or the lamb entree as main courses. The drinks, too, are a refreshing change to the typical New Haven cocktail menu--the Harvest Mule is a staple. Finally, the service is unparalleled, making the restaurant a stand-out in the area and one I'll certainly visit again. read more