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!!!

Really nice ambiance to sit by the water and distress. Food was fantastic ! I reccomend the whole…read morefish entree! Servers are awesome and really accommodating !

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.

Oysters, sabayon, caviar, chives - heavenly. NYE 2025…read more Please keep on your menu (or at Fair Haven Oyster)!

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.

We tried to visit this place and it is temporarily closed or maybe indefinitely. Had high reviews…read morebut I guess/ who knows.

My meal was amazing as always! The head on grilled shrimp was flavorful and grilled to perfection…read more The crudo with the addition of finger lime was incredible. Every bite was filled with a nice mild fish with a burst of citrus. Dessert was light packed with flavor. Christian the bartender provider excellent recommendations and whipped up some delicious cocktails! The ambiance is great and still gives me a nice NYC vibe nestled in Hamden. Love the seasonal menu changes and I can't wait to go back

The food was good. The service was very slow. The timing and check backs did not add to the…read moreexperience.

Have been to Roli twice and it's one of our new favorite spots in New Haven. Consistently great,…read moreinventive menu that's actually really reasonably priced for the quality level. Excellent service and atmosphere too. All in probably a top 5 restaurant in the city for us.

The Grey Goat is a great addition to Branford. While it may look small from the outside, it is…read morepacked full of home decor, jewelry, candles, deserts, wine, coffee and more! As soon as you walk through the door, you are greeted by the owner Jonathan. He is friendly and kind and genuinely cares about his customers. Additionally, each week there is a new menu that always includes one type of soup, salad, sandwich and desert. I have enjoyed everything I've tried from the menu with the most recently being the eggplant wrap and Cuban quesadilla. I definitely recommend stopping in and supporting this small business and owner! You won't be disappointed.

I thought I found a real gem...first time my husband and I found it. We had cocktails and made many…read morepurchases ( rings, candles, food). I also ordered a ring from the owner. Have been a customer at least 4 times. Recently brought my best friend from NY. Owner didn't know who I was ( understandable) many people frequent the store. But I was mortified in front of my friend when the owner admitted to not knowing who I was, then when I explained, I was quickly dismissed. Guess it's true what they say, middle aged woman are invisible. Word to the wise ( or in this case, the shop owner...) FAKE IT. when I customer frequently visits your place of business make them feel good, remembered or at least like a human being.

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.

This cocktail bar feels like it belongs in NYC and is always a good stop in Branford. They have a…read morewonderful cocktail menu but can also make you pretty much anything you want. I haven't had their food but would love to try it in the future. Bonus points for nights where they have live music!

I went to this place for the first time for a birthday party so I'm not sure how accurate this…read morereview will be. It was a bit smaller than I was expecting but the place was cute inside. I will say the drinks were strong (at least to me). I felt like the service was lacking a bit as it took a while for myself and those at my table to get our drinks. To be fair, we were with a birthday party of easily 30-40 people and it looked like we only had the one waitress taking all of our orders so that could be why the service was slow. We had food but it was catered from a restaurant so I can't speak to how their bar food is. I would try them again on a normal night just to see how it is without all the birthday party madness going on.

This place is great. We went with 3 little kids and 4 adults. Music was a little loud but it is a…read moretavern after all. We liked their fancy restaurant Saltbrick Prime so much, we had to give this a try and it did not disappoint. They give you popcorn while you order your food, pretty cool and different. The garlic bread that we ordered was meh and the chili was not my favorite but pretty much everything else tasted very good. Service was great too and management here is great. Overall score 8.6/10

I stopped by Lockworks Tavern on a Friday after work, craving something really good to kick off the…read moreweekend and it definitely hit the spot. I originally planned to sit at the bar since I was dining solo, but it was packed for happy hour (always a good sign). I ended up in the dining room instead, and honestly, it worked out great. Service was quick and attentive from the start. My server, Christina, checked in on me several times without being overbearing, and I really appreciated how often my water was refilled especially since I skipped alcohol this visit. For food, I went all in: a dozen oysters, bang bang shrimp bao buns, and salmon sushi rolls. I finished with the crème brûlée cheesecake (which I already knew I loved from their sister restaurant). Standouts for me were the oysters, the bao buns, and that cheesecake absolutely delicious. The sushi rolls were fresh and flavorful, just a bit oversized for that perfect bite. Overall, a great experience with solid food and attentive service. I'll definitely be back maybe next time I'll snag a bar seat!

This is a very delayed review as I visited over the summer. Our party of 4 visited on an early…read moreSaturday evening and was able to be seated right away. The vibe is very much dark and moody. They were setting up for what looked like a guest DJ of sorts? Once the DJ started their music, it was VERY loud which was a little disappointing. We didn't try any of the food. We did try some of the cocktails though and they were all great. Also tried the paper bag beer because we couldn't resist the mystery. The beers were 16oz cans of craft beers. not bad! Overall, really liked the place!

Very moody, vibey lounge, restaurant, and bar in downtown New Haven. Stopped in before a late…read moredinner nearby on a Wednesday night around 6. There are couches in corners, tables, and bar seating. Only the bar tender seemed to be serving so service was very slow. I liked the aesthetic and Dj Kamakaze provided tunes or else I'd give a lower rating. Would return for an evening outing, good place to get lost.