This place is amazing.wonderful time, great vibe. Door music , had a fantastic time barter Mark was…read morefantastic great drinks and delicious food here. Service was quick and polite. Must come back.

The food is awwwsome! Drinks are just right and beautiful.The bartenders are hot. The music stay…read morejumping.

Walked in on a rainy December 23rd night for some last minute gifts, knowing absolutely nothing…read moreabout cigars. Young guy at the counter quickly sprang into action and walked me through several different options within a wide range of price options. Not once did I feel any pressure or feel belittled about not knowing what I was looking for. Settled on 2 choices because they were the style he was currently enjoying and he spoke with so much enthusiasm so they had to be damn good. Would come back based solely on this experience, ease of shopping, knowledge of the products being offered and comfortability of making solid choices and recommendations.

there is no way there is any form of smoke filtration system in that place at all. not to mention…read morethe owners was rude and I overheard him talking about a customer that he refused to let in. I asked about why the cigars I had in my locker there had an awful moldy aroma to it i was told the humidor in the lockers had not been working for some time . Also there's constant talk about the place being closed or sold when Ever I'm there ,which is concerning because they are selling yearly membership to customers. I was told that I have to buy a cigar now evertime I come in even though I'm a membership holder and keep my cigars there. The place is run down hill and now the mold issue is of concern because I have to inhale the cigars that may be contaminated with mold .

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.

What an awesome place. Even if you are not into pool. The staff (Sarah & Catalina) are amazing…read more Definitely an A+++

Horrible and unprofessional service me and my friends came out to have a good night play some pool…read more We haven't seen each other in a while, for a little background context. we then get to the table. We're hanging out then we decide hey let's go grab a drink so we get to the bar it's not busy at all and then all of a sudden You know I'm sitting there thinking of what I wanted to drink , the bartender rudely doesn't give us a moment to think of what we wanted and acted as if he was busy when in reality, had nobody there. after that situation I decided not to grab a drink so while we were playing pool, he kept watching us and making remarks saying that we can't do certain things while we're playing pool like why are you watching us and behind us as if we were doing something wrong. never coming back. If I could give a zero I would. For sure discrimination as well they went up to no other (white) person and made us feel so unwelcomed

This is a very nice lounge. Great looking crowd. People having a good time without nonsense…read morefighting and brawls spilling out. Diverse music, something for everyone. Drinks at the bar a little on the pricey side. Not a huge place but compact enough with a little space to handle. Security is tight, good staff. Grade: B+

*HONEST TO POST ALERT* Believe the reviews from 4-8 years…read moreago!! This place is not really the scene for a 21-27 year old. It's pretty run down and the music selection is not very diverse. I went last night and I felt like I was the youngest person there and I'm 22. The photos give you high expectations so if you still wanna pull up lower them.

We walk the trail often and always pass Mikro, but we never had a chance to try it until recently…read more We went for my husband's birthday lunch. It was pretty crowded, but with their large seating area, it didn't feel loud or cramped. The service was good and prompt. The menu has only a few vegetarian options, and I think I tried all of them. Everything was decent. My husband enjoyed the meat dishes he ordered too. Overall, it was a great experience.

Have been to Mikro a handful of times - always good. Cool vibe. Tonight came with my parents and…read moresat to the left of where you walk in to get away from the bar. Although chilly in here, we had a nice time. My parents loved the food too which was great. Tonight I got the Arepa which apparently, I won't get again because it's the second time I've had it (not here the first time) and didn't care for it. The pulled pork on top was good though I just don't care for the dish itself. A bit bland. My picture unfortunately didn't come out good for that dish. My dad got the Panko Crusted Fish Sandwich and my mom got the nachos. They loved what they got. I've been in the past and had the pizza, the poutine, pork belly sandwich, etc. I'd love to try the crab dip and whipped ricotta someday. Fun spot.

Just want to thank you Darius Murrell for ensuring that my tickets and tables for the Day party…read morewere secured. And thanks for your patients even though I called & texted you a 1000 times getting on your nerves. My dad had a blast. Your a good promoter with lot of patients. Thanks.

Before I begin, I just want to clarify that I am not writing this negative review to be vindictive,…read morebut rather in hopes that Vandome will improve its policies and practices so that people of all abilities, backgrounds, and health statuses can enjoy this establishment. Also, so that those with current disabilities can prepare themselves when going to Vandome. My family and I went to Vandome on Saturday, August 20th looking to have a great time. We were a group of 10. While going through security, a member of our party was stopped during bag check because of her Type 1 Diabetes supplies. Inside of her fanny pack was a glucometer, glucose test strips, insulin syringes, glucose tablets, and a few other essential diabetes items. At first sight, the lady looking through her bag looked at her curiously as our friend began to explain that these items were for her diabetes. Before she could get very far, the security man checking the men's line came right over with a nasty attitude and exclaimed "you have to get rid of all that." She tried to explain that these were for her diabetes and that she could throw out the syringes if those were the problem, but that she needed the other supplies. He didn't care to listen. He just kept dismissing her and telling her she was holding up the line. At one point, he even remarked "I have diabetes too, don't play that shit with me." I can't assume what kind of diabetes this man may have, but judging from his naïveté, it's likely he was referencing Type II diabetes which is COMPLETELY different from Type I and therefore treated differently. People with Type I diabetes need to regularly take insulin to survive and and control their blood sugar because their pancreas can't produce it at all. It is incurable and requires constant checking of blood sugar levels. People with Type II diabetes have more treatment options and may not need as much maintenance because their body already produces some insulin, just not enough. For some people with Type II diabetes, it can even go away with lifestyle changes. I share this because it's clear that if this man truly had/understood diabetes, he would know that our friend needed those supplies to enjoy her night. Instead, he was nasty, didn't let her finish a sentence, and wouldn't even offer alternate accommodations. Ironically, our friend had been to Vandome the week before and the security that night let her keep her bag at the front, which she thought was a totally reasonable accommodation. However, this man wouldn't offer any alternate solution other than saying, "you bring that to that car or you're not coming in." This encounter left my non-confrontational friend near tears and uneasy the rest of the night. What if we didn't have a car? Would we not have been able to enter because of her diabetes? Thankfully, she brought her glucose tablets in, but she was not able to check her blood-sugar throughout the night which made her anxious and resulted in us leaving prematurely. Federal laws prohibit most public places and programs from discriminating against people with diabetes. One should not be excluded because of diabetes or be denied access to their diabetes supplies, and should be provided with reasonable accommodations if necessary. Vandome followed none of these laws that night. If they had let her put her bag at the front like they had the week prior, there would be no problem, but it is clear that Vandome doesn't have consistent procedures for these situations, resulting in a truly unfortunate event where my friend left feeling berated, embarrassed, and discriminated against. Once again, I leave this review so that Vandome's management can reassess their procedures and train ALL their staff on the proper ways to handle these situations. Until then, I encourage all people with diabetes or other disabilities to beware.

Terrible is an understatement. An hour & a half for a COLD over cooked burger missing half the…read moremenu listed items. Stale ass bun with American not cheddar as the menu says...wilted lettuce and one small mushy piece of tomato with Old ass bacon??? And for $13??? Really???? No onions, no pickles, no mustard or ketchup and served with a plastic fork. So bad I'll stop at McDonald's next time before I come here, Ladies room with 3 stalls and not 1 locking door????? Not one roll of paper on the actual roll but on top of it??? The bartender/ waitress / bartender Gloria is the only saving grace for this place she was trying and did a great job service wise!!! And $10 for a 6-8 ounce mixed drink on a Wednesday night is INSANE!! Three beer choices, minimal bar stock?! Terrible & never again!!!!!

Nice place but crowd n music was horrible $40 charge to get in for nothing left after a hrread more

Everything and I do mean everything tasted amazing and the drinks were delicious. Do yourself a…read morefavor and have the passionfruit margarita you will not regret it. The portions were big enough where we each had a little to take home for the next day. The owner is an absolute sweetheart. It was just a very pleasant nice experience. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone if you're in New Haven, this is where you wanna eat.

A nice establishment located behind 80 proof. Similar menus but a more laid-back vibe. I went…read moreduring happy hour. I feel like 80 proof and Barracuda have the best happy hour value around. The server was very attentive.

My expectations were high for this place. The ambiance, decor and location are all on point. Cozy,…read morechic, New England vibes. My friend and I started with a glass of wine, and the service in the beginning was good. However things quickly went downhill. This library proves you can't judge a book by its cover. We ordered the calamari appetizer. When it arrived, I opened my silverware from the napkin and discovered that my fork was filthy-- a giant glob of white, crusty food, the size of a dime, was still stuck between the prongs. I waited for my waitress to check in (she didn't deliver the food) but she never came. We tried to get the attention of another waitress and were ignored. After 10 minutes, with my calamari growing cold, I eventually walked to the bar to get a replacement. The bartended exclaimed, "Gross!" -- my sentiments exactly-- when I showed him the fork. By the time I actually sat down to eat, the calamari was cold. It was also super tough and chewy. There were hardly any peppers. We didn't eat much of it. I love French food, and I ordered the duck for dinner. I ordered it medium. When it arrived, it was cooked well done- perhaps in an oven rather than seared. I say this because the skin was not crispy and the fat had not rendered, so the skin/fat remained thick, chewy and inedible. Usually the crispy skin is the best part of duck, so I was disappointed. I had to cut off the skin and thick layer of fat to make it edible. It tasted quite gamey and there was no pink center. It came sliced into thirds, so they knew it was overcooked when they served it to me. I only ate a small portion. The rest of my dish (which came out looking stunning by the way) was also a big disappointment. Although it looked beautiful at first glance, I discovered the delicata squash still had the rough, inedible skin attached. The cherry sauce was heavy-handed and drowned my brussel sprouts, sweet potato purée and carrots to the point that all I could taste was the sauce (a thick, sugary glaze). I did my best to eat around it, because my waitress didn't check on us until much later. In fact we were basically done by the time I saw her again. I had given up at that point and left most of my food behind. There was also an issue with where we were seated. We had a small table in front of a window, but completely blocking a much larger table in a narrow corner. There was a family there when we arrived, and each time they got up to use the bathroom, I had someone's body pressed against my chair to squeeze by. A woman's behind actually grazed the back of my head at one point. When the family left, I could feel them brushing my coat off the back of my chair, resulting in them stepping on it. I can't blame them- it was a tight spot and a very awkward place for a table. I was annoyed that the waitstaff (I'm assuming) took the other chairs at my table, making a 4 seat table into a 2 seater, so I had no choice in where to sit. I didn't understand why they did this, because there was a lovely fireplace nearby and I had my back to it all night. Clearly, they weren't thinking about the dining experience from the customer's point of view. Maybe I could have switched tables but finding my waitress was like trying to find Waldo all evening, so it wasn't worth the hassle. Safe to say I won't be back. If you decide to try it out, be sure to get there early as parking is a pain to find at peak dinner hours.

Charming restaurant in a restored 19th century library. The staff was warm and welcoming and we…read morewere able to sit at the bar. Great tap selection and their wine list is pretty extensive to cover all palates. While the appetizers list looked good, we were not starving so we went right for the mains. I went with the duck and was so satisfied! Most say breast and you don't get the whole thing. Here you do! All the sides were flavorful and highlighted the duck. Some finishing salt would have been welcomed. My wife had the scallops and was so happy with the root veggies as she does not do glutton or flour and most places put it over something she can't eat. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu