The food was excellent! Not what I. Would expect from a bar/restaurant…read more The menu is Southern influenced. The Fried Green Tomatoes is large enough to share. And the Corned Beef was so tender and delicious. Definitely recommend for the food and the staff was attentive. And, the price was right!!!

Incredible! Came on a Tuesday and had wonderful spicy deviled eggs and mac and cheese w added on…read moregrilled and fried chicken. Keri was so great!!!

Good stuff behind the bar, the bartenders were pretty outstanding…read more HOWEVER that menu is sort of a drag, nothing was available on it. Also maybe consider having just a drink menu. The storys are a bit contrived for a neighborhood that unfortunately cares little for it, as i've seen. Again alot of things on menu were out of stock. I came to New Haven for a show down the block and strangely I was lured into something that was proposed as an extension of NYC however that it was not. Lastly, I get the concept but at certain hours the same Islander vibe gets pretty Banal after the 5/6 song that sounds like that last 5/6 songs.

This review is for the ambiance and drinks only. My husband and I had planned to go to another…read moreplace after dining not too far away and the place ended up being closed. We found Anchor Spa and decided to try it out and were very impressed. Small and intimate but great vibes, nice theme and great drinks and music. The gentlemen at the bar were super friendly and we were entertained by their creativity as well as the music and just being in the presence of the other patrons. We will definitely return.

I've been to Ordinary perhaps 3-4 times. Being a New Haven native, I've been to about every bar,…read morerestaurant, or eatery in the city, and Ordinary has been no exception. First few times I went was during covid, and they were one of the few that allowed folks to just be. They resembled a real speakeasy during lockdown because you had to ring a bell and be let in. My most recent visit was with two of my long time friends on a rainy Wednesday night. We got seated by the "fireplace" and browsed the menu. I landed on a mocktail old fashion, my friend got the bee's knees and we got the big pretzel and the candied bacon. Pretzel was great, old fashion could have been better but the ambience was just what we needed. You really get a feel of old school New Haven being at Ordinary. The staff was great so I'll be back.

Service here is excellent! The bartenders are SO nice and helpful when making decisions about…read moredrinks. They'll make you basically anything you want and even create custom drinks if you say you like a certain kind of liquor. Also happy hour !! It doesn't reaallly feel like a speakeasy but it's still a really cool vibe

Atmosphere was fun! Drinks and food were delicious! Staff were friendly and attentive at the bar…read more Would absolutely go back again when in town.

it was the best service everyone was great and I had a good time you my friend and Anthony and the…read morebartender and sever were the best I am coming back everytime I get a chance

Another great happy hour at 80 Proof!! The wings, spinach artichoke dip, Barracuda Mac & Cheese,…read moreNachos, 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.

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

Such a beautiful interior, super fancy place. I loved sitting at their bar which had a bar top…read moredesign I haven't seen before. Their menu was just the right size and so creative. I had a great time trying their drinks, with their French 86 being my favorite. I tried many things off their menu but I'd have to say their cuttle fish calamari was my favorite and I can't wait to go back and try it again. The bartenders were great, polite, and attentive. I was going to attempt to see live music afterwards and the Chris, one of the bartenders gave me a great suggestion to visit along the way. I love this place and there's no doubt I'll be back. Thank you Hachiroku!

I love the other Hachiroku locations in New Haven and was excited to try this cocktail bar…read more The atmosphere was nice and although the place isn't huge, they had several different seating options. As for the drinks, they had sake and whiskey, but no umeshu (plum wine), which was a bit disappointing. It's a common Japanese drink and is even used in some of the cocktails on the menu. When we inquired, the server said the cocktails are pre-mixed so they don't have it, which seemed odd for a cocktail bar. The server didn't even seem to know what umeshu was, because she suggested looking at their other wines, when umeshu isn't even a wine. It's just translated to plum wine in English, but it's a liquor made from Japanese plums. For food, we ordered: - shishito peppers - wagyu uni & toast - tempura fish & chips The wagyu uni & toast and fish & chips came out first, together. It seemed our order for shishito peppers hadn't been put through, so it came 15 min later, with no explanation. So the order was off but the fish & chips and shishito peppers were good. The uni was delicious, but we didn't enjoy the pairing with the wagyu at all, mainly because it was mostly fat. It was so fatty, after the first bite, we took the meat off and just ate the rest. We still had a nice evening, but this wasn't the best dining experience we've had.

Old Heidelberg is one of my favorite spots in New Haven. Great drinks, great crowd, and always the…read moreperfect place to catch up with friends after a long week. I speak for many students when I say that Mike is a huge part of what makes this place so special. He genuinely cares about the people at the bar, remembers faces, checks in on people, and makes everyone feel welcome. Absolute legend!!!

Great place and cool classic environment. Loved the beer…read moreselection and though the food menu is limited, most of the things we tried were delicious. Fantastic friendly service even on a crowded night.

If I could give 10 stars I would do it easily. The food and the service were exceptional. I had the…read moreshrimp served over polenta. My girlfriend had the whole fried dorade which she absolutely loved. For dessert we had the angel food cake and it was absolutely delicious. The service at this restaurant was exceptional just like the food. Lastly the restaurant had magnificent views, they have a deck where you can get some really great water views. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu.

Trying to find the best way to describe this place. I really do like this place; the service is…read moregreat/ friendly staff BUT the food is not composed. Don't get me wrong it is good BUT it is microscopic portion. They serve everything which makes the menu not collusive. The ambiance is beautiful as it is waterside.

I really don't want to write this review. I've been here twice in the last 4 months. I'm allergic…read moreto seafood and fish and it seems as if so many entrees, including a steak dish, contain seafood. Overall, the food was fine, a bit pretentious but fine. The dining room was so loud esp when the bartenders were shaking drinks as if they were starring with Tom Hanks in "cocktail" We had the pea salad which was very fibrous and chewy (a 10 second Blanche wouldn't hurt) and the burger was tasty but served with frozen French fries, and way too much of them. Considering the style of menu, frozen fries don't belong on the menu. The fish was overcooked and dry. Overall, it's an inconsistent experience. Dinner for 3 was $200 with 1 shared app, 2 burgers and the fish course plus 3 drinks.

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

Good spot for a happy hour drink if you're cool with going with one of the small handful of…read moreoptions. I've found the happy hour whites to be pretty good and a nice value. Avoid food. It looks like a great deal but the portions are so comically small that it's actually a bit of a rip off. The food quality isn't great either. I've tried the fries, flat bread, and artichoke dip and didn't find any of them to be particularly good. Mixed experiences on service, a little hit or miss. Ambiance is nice and includes indoor seating as well as a few tables out front on state street.

Possibly my favorite wine bar in New Haven!! I love the decor and vibe inside - they have tall bar…read moreseats but also plush couches where you can really relax and chat with your friends. The staff are also super friendly. Their wine selection is awesome! And if you get a flight, it comes in these cute glasses and a stand. Their chocolate fondue is a great pairing to the wine. I've been here again since my first visit and will definitely be back!!!