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A photo of Elm City Social restaurant
4.4
Awesome(318)
Price: Moderate
• American • New Haven
Booked 11 times today
Voted Connecticut’s Best New RestaurantElm City Social evokes the spirit of the 1920s, bringing back to life the craftwork of cocktails that has been lost until now. In the kitchen, Chef John Brennan draws you in with seasonally inspired menus that can only be described as “comfort food with a flavorful twist.” People love our style; we were even named one of the Best New Restaurants this year by Connecticut Magazine.We’re located inside the historic building that once housed Kasey's Restaurant in the early 1900's. By the corner of Chapel and College Streets, we're situated across the street from the famed Shubert Theater and just off the New Haven Green. Join us today.
A photo of The Luke Brasserie Bar & Cafe restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(368)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary French / American • New Haven
Booked 11 times today
Chef Vincent is excited to bring a dynamic contemporary brasserie experience to New Haven.Chef Vincent has worked with such culinary giants as: Charlie Trotter, Daniel Boloud, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Marcus Samuellson, Rocco Dispirito, Georges Blanc, Paul Bocuse, Michel Geurard, and Stephen Starr.
A photo of Olives and Oil restaurant
4.5
Awesome(228)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • New Haven
Booked 13 times today
Brought to you by the team at Elm City Social, Olives and Oil explores Chef John Brennan's modern take on rustic Italian cuisine, wine, and life in a vintage setting.What you'll find inside: fresh ingredients, small plates, brick oven-fired pizza, and a delicious raw bar.Serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch!
A photo of South Bay restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(458)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • New Haven
Booked 6 times today
In early 2019, the Siguenza Family welcomed the newest additions to the JS Restaurant Group with the openings of South Bay New Haven and South Bay Greenwich. These are the eighth and ninth restaurants for the Siguenzas as they continue to share their creativity, energy, and passion to provide an exquisitely warm and welcoming dining experience in the communities they serve.
A photo of Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(354)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • New Haven
Booked 11 times today
Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos ( translation: I Love Tequila) is a modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar featuring delicious tequila cocktails, and a completely unique taco experience. Whether you are going out for happy hour, date night or late night partying, the sophisticated atmosphere combined with two fully stocked bars & open kitchen will have you loving Te Amo. Located adjacent to the New Haven green, across from the Omni Hotel and through the plaza from the Shubert Theater.Noteworthy: Margaritas flights, flaming queso, one of a kind tacos, summer terrasse diningNot finding your available time? Check out our sister locations Barracuda Bistro & Bar & 80 PROOF American Kitchen & Bar (also on open table)
A photo of 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar restaurant
4.2
Awesome(163)
Price: Moderate
• American • New Haven
Booked 15 times today
80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar is a modern twist on classic fare with a focus on shareable plates, elevated bar food & approachable craft cocktails in a vibrant atmosphere with two bars, a large private patio, and multiple options for private dining and events. Chef Sonia Salazar of Te Amo Tequila Bar & Barracuda Bistro & Bar delivers another delicious menu to the area. menu highlights include wonton tuna nachos, watermelon feta salad, short rib tacos, mussels in a lobster bisque, and the specialty drink menu features a seasonal selection of delicious summer cocktails with ingredients such as vodka, bourbon, tequila and gin with fresh watermelon, blackberries, basil & mint. Don't miss the Sunday Brunch from 11am - 3pm.Our summer patio dining is an oasis in the center of the theater district with quick access to the Shubert Theater and College St. Music Hall.
A photo of Barracuda Bistro & Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(76)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • New Haven
Booked 1 time today
Named one of the top Latin American restaurants in the state by Connecticut Magazine, Barracuda Bistro & Bar is a Latin American Gastro Bar, now located on Crown St in downtown New Haven directly behind 80 PROOF. The owner & chef of Barracuda, Sonia Salazar, grew up in Colombia but trained as a chef in the United States. The food & drink menu she has cultivated combine the authentic flavors and ingredients of Latin America with traditional American comfort food. The food, the drinks & the casually sophisticated ambiance is perfect for happy hour, dinner, or a late night affair. Noteworthy: Arepas, yuca nachos, mojitos, margaritasLocated near the Yale campus, Yale Rep Theater, Art galleries and much more. If you have tried Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos or 80 PROOF come taste where Chef Salazar started it all!
A photo of Atelier Florian restaurant
4.3
Awesome(749)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • New Haven
Booked 4 times today
Here at Atelier Florian, we welcome you to experience a full array of fresh sea-to table dishes and sustainable meats and produce from local purveyors in a relaxing ambiance that is true to the finest European tradition. Our chefs work hard to bring you the freshest and most tantalizing seafood-centered masterpieces, the heartiest meats and poultry and the healthiest composed salads, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, all with an elegant Belgian twist.
A photo of Viñas Wine & Tapas - New Haven restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(40)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • New Haven
Booked 9 times today
Chilean inspired 🇨🇱 wine & tapasFeaturing: local wine, wine flight tastings & live music
A photo of The Anchor Spa restaurant
4.5
Awesome(57)
Price: Moderate
• Caribbean • New Haven
*Please note: Outside Seating is on a first come, first served basis. You may request Outside Seating with your reservation and we will do our best to accomodate it, however, we cannot guarantee it.*Named after the Milford, Connecticut beach where it first opened during Prohibition, in its halcyon days The Anchor became a favorite watering hole for actors, artists, poets, writers, and Yalies, and the after-work boîte for bartenders and staff from other bars. Relaunching in 2016, The Anchor effortlessly aligned with a revitalized Downtown New Haven, in the vibrant midst of Yale University. The bar and eatery simultaneously honors, embraces, and reflects the City’s economic, social and intellectual diversity—representing a cultural cocktail of town and gown immediacy of a deadline. The Anchor’s new owner, Yale alumnus Karl Franz Williams’ plan is to preserve the best and most recognizable aspects of the restaurant’s former incarnation and create something evocative and timeless.

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  • LeniVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Terrific and imaginative food in a delightful setting with great service - who could ask for more!
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    South BayPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• New Haven
    4.7
  • John
    New York City •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Excellent all Around experience One Of the best in CT will be back
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    The Luke Brasserie Bar & CafePrice: Moderate• Contemporary French / American• New Haven
    4.7
  • Morgan
    Exclusive •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The food was absolutely delicious and the service was fast and friendly. I had a hard time choosing what to order because everything looked delicious. We will be back for sure!
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    Elm City SocialPrice: Moderate• American• New Haven
    4.4
  • RichardVIP
    New York City •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had a gift card to use and in the past, we used to visit the Seymour Connecticut location, but that has since closed so we decided to go to downtown New Haven. We had a reservation for 7 o’clock, and when we arrived, we were nicely greeted and seated immediately. It was a chilly night so we both started with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon that was very good. We started with the fried calamari which was cooked perfectly and the calamari was very tender. I chose the meatball and ricotta pizza and my other half chose the sausage risotto. The pizza was absolutely delicious and the crust had a good char that was absolutely perfect. The meatballs were very tasty on the pizza. My other half enjoyed the sausage risotto, I also tried it and it was very good. For dessert we decided to go with the special which was a raspberry mousse cake with a chocolate cookie crumb crust. We shared 1 piece, but actually I could have eaten the whole thing on my own! It was very good. The place was crowded and a bit lively and we both laughed because we were probably the oldest people in there! Another nice choice for pizza and then New Haven dining scene.
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    Olives and OilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• New Haven
    4.5
  • OpenTable Diner
    Atlanta •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    First time here and it was delicious! We had a large party and everyone was accommodated perfectly. Tacos and Guacamole were top notch! Servers were friendly and attentive. Would definitely go back!
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    Te Amo Tequila Bar & TacosPrice: Moderate• Mexican• New Haven
    4.6
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