Went with our daughters yesterday after one's Yale graduation. Some of the apps were fantastic, but the meals were so-so. The tagliatelle with sausage and rabi was in a bland watery green liquid. Unfortunately two of us ordered it. Service was a little slow and we had to ask for bread. They were pleasant enough though. Likely won't return. read more

Went here for brunch on a Sunday morning. This place is nice. There food is always good. They have a nice brunch menu which cost $25 a person and they have a variety of things to choose from. They also give an option of pick from there a la cart menu as well. The brunch menu has an option where you can pick two items for $25 which is a nice deal because many places don't off this. And the food they put on there menu is well worth the price. I had artichokes and a falafel sandwich and mother ordered mussels and salmon for her choices. We ordered the oysters from their a la carry menu. It was a nice morning so we ate outside. There patio was nice. There was a family who also brought there dog outside to sit with them. We ordered a spicy margarita which was good and an apple ginger carrot drink which was good also. I just wish I could have had my drink colder. I had the crispy artichoke which were delicious. I love artichokes and the aioli it came with. We also had the mussels which was good. The salmon with fresh asparagus and risotto was good as well. We had a half dozen of oyster because we ate oyster lovers they were good. I had the falafel sandwich with pickled beets and cucumbers. My sandwich didn't have any flavor and was dry. I asked for more sauce for the sandwich and it was ok. The pita bread was good but it was falling apart as I ate it. Next time I will pick something else. This place was great and the food was good. I will be back. We found parking on the street close to the restaurant and I believe there is a parking garage around the corner. The staff was very friendly. read more

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The cheesecake was ok. It was definitely different from regular cheesecake. The crust was super good but I thought the cheesecake itself was okay. I've definitely had better cheesecake. The icecream next to it was kind of icy. The pea ravioli is AMAZING! Blew my mind. They really go heavy with the amazing Parmesan on top. Would suggest to get the ravioli. The French toast was okay. They put a lot of fresh berries on it though, which I appreciated. They seated us in the hot sun when there were other empty tables. That kind of bothered me but not a big deal. read more

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Everything is always delish. For a wine bar I honestly have higher expectations for the wine list. But you must MUST get the Brussels sprouts salad. Hands down the best thing on the menu. read more

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Such a great restaurant in town. The food is excellent and the service is very attentive and quick. Ambiance is nice and romantic. The outdoor seating is very unique to the restaurant and is very private. They play great music and have movies playing almost every night on the outdoor projector. Their brussel sprout salad and charred octopus is to die for. We go here probably once a month and you cannot go wrong with your order. The Chicken and Wild Mushroom Pappardalle is incredible. The Filet and Duck are also amazing dishes. I could not recommend this place enough! They are open late and have a great bar too! Good price point for the service and food you receive. One of the best and most consistent restaurants in New Haven right next to the Yale campus. read more

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I really enjoyed my visit to Harvest. I decided to check out the restaurant during New haven Restaurant Week and overall was impressed with the dishes. Upon arrival as an insurance nerd, I was a bit taken aback by the steep descending steps to get to the restaurant's outside dining area but as I'm here for play not work, I continue. A friend and I were seated promptly and all dishes were executed well. Interesting and very modern American take on the shrimp & grits but very tasty. My salmon was cooked well. I enjoyed the beets that came along with it but wished they had used more imagination with the potatoes. The Nutella crepe with fruit and ice cream was delicious and so I cleaned the plate of course. Definitely recommend for a nice evening out. read more

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I arrived expecting a relaxing and enjoyable lunch, and I left feeling insulted and ripped off. So from the restaurant's point of view, this was a success. My recounting of the aggressively bad service turned into a rant, so we'll skip that. I should have walked out when the hostess first refused to seat me even 10 minutes ahead of my reservation then, after seating multiple walk-ins, acted like I was late and inconveniencing her when I appeared again at my reservation time. For Restaurant Week, I expect the menu items to be high-profit-margin and relatively non-stressful to prepare -- my expectations are not stratospheric, but I assume the food will be nice. Boy was I a sucker! The "fried" calamari was limp, with no crispness to the breading. To be fair, the calamari itself was an excellent texture and not oily, so if unbreaded, it'd be a win. The chicken & mushroom pappardelle was beautifully presented, but contained only two small bits of chicken and hooboy are they using sodium content for flavor. Yes, servers got a tip. My order may have been taken and delivered with an attitude of "you're a waste of a table," but it was timely and accurate. read more

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Harvest is one of my favorite restaurants in New Haven because their menu is both well developed and unpretentious. Their mushroom chicken pappardelle is out of this world and their Beef Tartare is hands down the best in ALL of Connecticut if not of all USA. The service is friendly but not intrusive, and Wilson remembers his regulars. Seriously underrated spot with some of the BEST food in town. read more

Where to start.. I was looking forward to this meal because the menu looked fabulous and the wine selection was decent. Plus it's across the street from the Graduate Hotel. First bad sign - we arrived on a Friday mid- summer night. 6pm, not busy. but who knows when things get started... the second bad sign - We were seated in a far corner table that was super tight - even though the restaurant was empty) so I asked if I could move the table... I loved it away from the wall to stare at gum stuck in the wall! Yuck. Moved table back... and third sign, we should have left here but we were tired and hungry - the bread dish was OBVIOUSLY dirty! Swapped that out... Then we ordered drinks and apps. I ordered Rose because it was super hot. Rose came out medium chilled (not cold like rose should be served) and it was horrible. I sent it back - it was obviously from a bottle that had been open for a LONG time... apps came out COVERED in jalapeños! Artichokes and grilled calamari (seriously? How can you go wrong with that???) artichokes were from a can, but calamari was decent even though it was covered in oil and jalapeños - we were hungry!! Then we had the roast chicken and skirt steak. steak came out COLD - like cold!!! (Like almost frozen i. The middle)... It must've been sitting waiting around for the chicken to cook because the spinach was piping hot. The chicken was GREY!!! (Yes I looked at it by holding my flashlight to it because it was so damn dark in there). It all tasted pretty miserable. I hope we don't get sick... But what really oissed me off is the wait staff were unprofessional and nonchalant. They didn't care that the food was cold or the wine was old... the worst meal I've had in New Haven (and let me tell you ive had BAD food here - I'm from California)... anyhow avoid this place... find somewhere else. And save yourself from an overpriced substandard service meal. Seriously, after paying $125 for the meal we went somewhere else to eat... I had high hopes but obviously this place has seen better times... read more

General feelings of eating at Harvest: Meh. This is a review from pre-COVID dining experiences. The menu is quite unique with dishes that you can't find in New Haven, like the short rib Mac and cheese. Despite sounding great, the flavors fall flat unfortunately. However, the owners also manage South Bay, more recently opened in New Haven--much more memorable food there! read more

I don't even know where to begin. We specifically asked if the chicken in the parpadelle and he assured us it was white meat. It was all dark meat. My halibut had no flavor. My husband's "crispy red snapper" wasn't crispy and smelled fishy. The bolognese was sweet! So we spend $400 and make home to make grilled cheese. It's a shame this pllace used to be so good. read more

The 3 stars note is an average of the food (2 stars) and the service (4 stars). Our party of 6 ordered appetizers to share (grilled octopus are OK, artichokes are great), and move to the entrees. The tuna was forgettable to say the least, flat flavor not supported by poorly cooked lentils. We decided to share the profiteroles for desert. Other than the Ice cream, everything else was a pure disaster: thick paste, tasting closer to the cardboard than its content. The server did a nice effort to accommodate us with cups of champagne' on the house. I want to believe we joined the wrong evening and the cook that is usually appreciated in this restaurant must have been on vacation. To conclude on a positive note, the cocktails are worth it. read more

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Good energy in the restaurant with a relaxing patio, a little over priced and our server didn't come back often enough. Food overall was delicious. Get the espresso martini if you love yourself. read more

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As one of the few $$$ restaurants in New Haven, you'd expect better food/service, but I was pretty disappointed here. I visited a few weeks ago for a group lunch, and we all ordered off the prix fixe menu. I had the shaved brussels sprout salad with the corn and pea ravioli. It took quite some time for our food to arrive, though understandable considering there were 9 of us. The brussels sprout salad, though beautiful and elegantly presented, was very filling and not too appetizing. I found the salad difficult to eat, and a bit oversalted when tried with the risotto cake. The ravioli was much more appetizing and quite tasty. Throughout our meal, our servers were generally attentive. However, I was seated under a leak in the ceiling and was startled by several drops of water landing on the table right in front of me. Fortunately, none ended up in my food and we didn't want to move due to our table being one of the few available for such a large party. When we mentioned the leak to the servers while leaving, they admitted to knowing about the leak and blamed it on the "humidity." Tl;dr: waiters knew about a leak in the restaurant and knowingly sat our group there. Would give 2 stars if it wasn't for the entree. If you're looking for a pricy meal that's worth it, I'd suggest Union League Cafe instead (I've heard far better things about it). read more

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Had a great time for dinner yesterday. It was busy, which is expected on a Saturday night. The service was great nonetheless, and so was the food. The ambiance was also very enjoyable. We initially sat at the bar while we waited for our table to be ready outside. The bartenders were great. Definitely recommend:) read more

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It's really a beautiful restaurant and the courtyard is great to hang out at and have cocktail. The server was very attentive. Unfortunately the food lacked flavor. I had the chicken and mushrooms pappardelle which had a lot of mushrooms but no chicken maybe one piece and it was supposed to be cooked with truffle oil and parmesan. It was water with no Parmesan. very disappointed. My son had the Lamb and wild mushrooms linguini. He said needed salt and barely any lamb. The prices are high and portions are small but that wouldn't have bothered me if it tasted good. The reason why I gave 3 stars was the dessert was delicious. I got the Nutella crepes and my son got the apple cobbler. Idk if I would go back maybe to sit outside and have a cocktail. read more

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The restaurant is located in a good location next to theatre, with a great outdoor area. The food was delicious; I recommend the Octopus appetizer. However I made the mistake of not sitting outside, instead I sat at the bar since I was by myself. The bartender very disrespectful, talking to his friend at the bar about me with rude comments. I will never come back to this restaurant due to the poor quality service from the bartender. He should be fired. The customer comes first at a restaurant establishment, not catering to your friend by speaking another language (Spanish) and showing him photos on your phone during work hours. My experience went well with the ambiance and food, but the bartender spoiled my experience. Very disappointed. read more

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The bartender made discriminatory remarks towards myself. I am considering pressing charges against this establishment as well as filing a civil lawsuit against the individual directly. When I informed the manager whom I believe is the owner of this restaurant, His response was, " I will give you a free bottle of wine. The next time you come." It was extremely disrespectful. I will never come back to this establishment again nor should anyone else. I should've called the police in that present time. read more

I feel bad giving the hard working staff a 1 star, but the food was so bad I feel compelled to leave a review AND warning to those considering this horrible restaurant. If you do find yourself accidentally seated here, please I recommend starters only. This food was worse than a courtyard Marriott BUFFET. My wife has been here before, the quality of food has gone extremely down hill. I'm not even complaining about prices, I wouldn't order this food for $10. McDonald's could make better scallops. The bread was worse quality than my local church. Please trust me on this one. read more

When I notified the restaurant about the pot service and lack of gluten free meal, they did send a gift card fr us to try them again and we will - this was a good way to respond to the problem and we will give them another chance. Thanks! read more

Food was good but service was slow and our waiter was one of the most "I hate being here right now" waiters I've ever had. Our entire table kept saying how we were all scared to order anything lest he get upset again. read more

I was not impressed... our service was slow and it felt like our server forgot that we ordered things? Then almost our whole table ordered the filet. We all received a new york strip. We told our server. He apologies and said he would fix it. They took those plates away. We waited another 30 mins for our food. I order mine medium and it was medium well to well done. At this point I was not going to waste another 30 mins to get a new steak. So I ate what I had. We all wanted to leave so we asked for the bill. It was our friend's birthday, so our server brought us a free round a shot (im sure to make up for her meal being messed up). I wasn't drinking though. So not only did I pay full price for food that was wrong but I didn't get to enjoy any of the "make up" they thought acceptable. they also charge for water? The food was just ok. I would skip... read more

I've been to Harvest for brunch before, which I left a review for but today we decided to try it out for dinner. I ordered the jumbo crab cake and everything spice fries and my friend got the Lobster MAC & Cheese and the Brussels sprouts. The food came disappointed isn't even the word. The crab cake was basically the size of two quarters and definitely nothing jumbo about it. Plus it tasted old and stale. The fries were mediocre and warm not hot. The lobster Mac tasted like it came from Kraft and I won't even begin to discuss the uncooked bacon in the sprouts. What tickled me was the manager asking how dinner was and us telling him the food was less that sub-par and he just starred at us, said sorry and walked away. He didn't ask as to why it was less that appealing. All in all, guess who's never coming back to Harvest, this guy! read more

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This was one of the worse experiences I have ever had at a harvest. I usually go to the west Hartford location I will start off by saying and this location doesn't hold a candle. Upon arrival we asked the server to have a cloth to wipe the table as it had been dirty from the previous guest. The server walked off came back still no cloth to clean the table and when we asked again we were greeted with another server name Giovanni minutes later without any explanation. He was not pleasant whatsoever. The service was beyond appalling. I asked for my steak to be medium well and with double mash as I don't eat sprouts. They brought over the complete opposite. The manager came over and took the steak back and obviously went and recooked the same steak because when he brought it back over it was so burnt I could smell it. And to make matters worse even our calamari came out cold . I don't recommend this restaurant to anyone. Bad service and the food is by far the worse I have ever had. read more

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Somehow I've lived in the area for 11 years and had never been to any restaurant at this location (I believe it used to be Scoozi, but has now been Harvest for several years). Cool spot as it's down a large flight of wide stairs and still allots some views of the street. Also helped I got a parking spot smack dab in front of the stairs, too. My friend and I sat at an outdoor table. Our waiter was friendly but was a little overly chatty at first, though he meant well. They have very good happy hour specials from (I think) 4:30-6 - wines are $6 or $7 and other drinks and snacks are on special too. Can't turn down a glass of prosecco for $6!! I hadn't eaten since morning, so I ordered the fried calamari snack ($9). It was very good and came with 2 dipping sauces - one was a spicy/sweet sauce and the other was an aioli. I really liked both and they tasted pretty good when I dipped a bite in both (is that legal?) My husband joined us after a bit and our total bill was $88 for 8 drinks and 2 appetizers, which I thought was pretty reasonable for wine at a happy hour! Only thing I didn't like was the giant mirrored wall in the bathroom. You get a full show that nobody wants when you're on the john...Perhaps some artwork or paint would help cover it ;) read more

Didn't even get a hello from the host working the door today. My boyfriend and I were planning on a nice lunch for Valentine's Day and when we entered the door the two host standing there said rudely "we're closed". Confused about that- couldn't even explain to us what was the reason. The man was a complete jerk. The restaurant was empty. It shows you don't care about business. read more

The ambiance was okay, but the food did not live up. The hostess was very rude when they greeted us, but the server made up for it. Crispy calamari was ok, but avoid the grilled prawns. Milanese, ny strip, and lobster pasta all okay. If you're going for anything, it's the red sangria. read more

Service was not good.... I think restaurants forget that customers dont go out to eat and spend their money to be treated with poor hospitality. I told the bar tender about my experience and eh was very argumentative. Now I know Harvest will not get my presence or money anymore. read more

Delicious food and good service. We enjoyed the location, ambience, and music as we are outside. They take COVID seriously and provided the best safe practices as possible. For the money we paid, there were good portions and worth the cost. read more

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I really wanted to love this restaurant but it didn't live up to my expectations or the pricing tonight. I made a reservation same day on Open Table, when I arrived it started really well with the hostess having me wait for my party on comfy couches in the courtyard, offering me a menu to look over, and also offering me water. Our waitress was attentive once seated as well. I had a coconut mojito and it was so incredibly minty I couldn't finish it, my friend ordered it as well and she didn't drink more than two sips. (The waitress asked if something was wrong with her drink and she said it wasn't good but they didn't offer to remake it or refund it). I had squash blossoms (which came as two on a plate dressed with zucchini/squash slices) they were okay but I enjoy them so much more from a restaurant on State Street. I then had the shaved Brussels salad and it was just not tasty at all, many other people had submitted how good it was but alas tonight not so much. I finished with the Nutella crepes and they were barely warm and no crisp to the crepe, almost dare I say microwave heated it seemed. Disappointing in general :( I loved the outdoor seating and the ambience, maybe I would give brunch a go instead of dinner. read more

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I don't know what to expect from this place anymore. Food is good, setting is nice. That said, service is always erratic. Can take you hours to get served and only after making yourself quite unpleasant. Wait staff looked miserable, I thought our waitress was going to cry. And the last time I was there, the elevator was out of order with no warning sign. Since you have to otherwise walk down a long flight of stairs, they should give you a heads up. A number of people got stranded up there. If you need an elevator, call and ask before if it's working. read more

This place is beyond horrendous, I can't believe it has been open this long let alone survive the Covid slowdown. Their restaurant week food was not humanly consumable and we went back just to check after to see their normal iteration and it was equally disgusting. The service staff is rude and non responsive. Take my word for it, avoid this place out of all costs. Harvest as a name more like compost. read more

I have given this place three tries. Three. Outdoor ambiance is incredible esp during the warm summer nights. The best thing on their menu is the butter and bread that comes out with the water. Entrees are over priced and sincerely lack flavor. I had the seafood pappardelle and charred octopus. Octopus was average and the pappardelle was sub par. Service was great and the waiter was very kind. Would consider coming if I had in-laws I did not like, and wanted them to not visit New Haven again. read more

The food was really really good! The staff was great. We sat outside it was nice. Definitely will be back read more

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The Ambiance was amazing! Above and Beyond was our server ALEX! He exceeded all expectations for a server as he was kind, helpful, and professional. He should be a manager for sure soon, and we only just met him tonight! The food was delicious and served hot! Next time, I am getting more but my husband was impressed with the lamb chops and he is Australian! The drinks were great and the bar tender knows his stuff. We loved our dessert of warm apple cobbler. Honestly, the entire staff was wonderful which is why we will return. Our family just happened to be here tonight as well which was a fun surprise and they had Derek as a server and I DO remember him from another time, and he was great as always too! Last thing, we have visited many restaurants and I have to say for us that this one stands out overall! read more

One of the best American style restaurants in New Haven that is worth the money. Wait staff are welcoming and attentive. Food is fresh and has multiple layers that leave you both satisfied and wanting more. Recommend going for lunch, it's a but less crowded and cheaper. Point for improvement: Fish was a bit over cooked, but still good. Table was sticky. read more

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Came for lunch after hearing great reviews. Unfortunately, I noticed a mouse darting around the floor, and at one point, just next to my table. Sadly not able to finish my food after, thinking about the likely overall cleanliness of the restaurant if mice are out during the day. My 2 stars are for the wait staff, who were attentive and tried to remedy the situation to the best of their ability. read more

Finally, with the weather in CT warming up, I had to find a place with nice outdoor seating to chill out. As outdoor seating goes, Harvest is a decent depending on the time of day (due to the place being slightly recessed on the lower level). When I got there, there weren't many folks sitting outside, which could explain the mediocre service. Onto the food! Sliders: decent, but nothing really world changing Risotto: overcooked and mushy, the shrimp were overcooked and rubbery Seafood pasta: surprisingly flavorless, lobster was decent, but again the shrimp were similarly overcooked to the risotto It all comes down to the bang for the buck...for the price, the food was simply not up to par. For two mains and an appetizer, it was 80 bucks after gratuity. I'm Asian and I couldn't finish my entree, despite my genes refusing to let me waste food. This was indeed a sad day. On a positive note, it's close to Juice Box where I got me an awesome acai bowl! read more

Had dinner here last night, I would not recommend, our meal was lukewarm. We were here with 6 other friends and the waitress was arguing with one friend on gluten free pasta. When making the reservation she was told that they would have the gluten free pasta. Another friend ordered a drink which should have had a lemon but came out with a lime slice and was told they didn't have lemons. Won't be back any time soon read more

Like some of the other reviewers, I am quite surprised by the low star-rating of Harvest. Granted, I have never come in during dinner (I've only come in for brunch / lunch for their pre-fixe menu) but I absolutely love coming to Harvest. The Brussel sprouts ricotta salad is refreshing and well-balanced (not sure what other people were saying about it being too salty, I didn't feel this way) and the tagliatelle (with house made fennel sausage, broccoli rabe, garlic, basil pesto, chili flakes, parmesan cheese) had such great mouth-feel. I've also had their eggplant rigatoni (with roasted eggplants, rustic tomatoes, white wine, marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil) and it was also extremely hearty. Besides the great food, the other main reason why I would recommend Harvest is because of the ambience / setting. The dining area feels very upscale and the outside patio is always a lovely place to eat. I love the concept of the restaurant being "below ground-level," in a sense - it makes the restaurant feel very exclusive and separated from the noise contamination of downtown New Haven. read more

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