Hav & Mar

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   Jennifer VIP

   Chicago7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Never do reviews but honestly- Hav & Mar is the BEST vibe that you never knew you needed. Parking was easy with spot hero. The second you walk in your senses are enveloped with a hug of beauty, sophistication, and exquisite ambience. The sleek velvet couches, juxtaposed by earthy wood, and sexy mood lighting create the prefect date night, friend hang or celebrations. The playlist was energetic and lively at the perfect volume. In an unexpected delight Marcus was eating at the center high top and was so genuinely kind, friendly and as vibrant as his restaurant. We were taken care of by our server, J who was on top of her game with recommendations and the way they explained the dishes - you wanted to order everything on the menu. For drinks old fashions did not disappoint. We landed on the Hav Bread Basket (just do it - every piece is distinct and you do really need to explore them all!), the Swediopian (Swedish Ethiopian Berbere- cured salmon) was chef’s kiss amazing- our experience the seasoning, broth, and cucumber and avocado were perfection, unexpected and innovative. Our expectations were high and not disappointed with what followed. The mushroom curry was exquisite, beautifully portioned unexpected sweet from the coconut and savory from what ever magic was used to prepare! The biriyani crab rice was so aromatic, and flavorful, fluffy with hidden pieces of crispy rice. Finally last but not least BBQ broccolini - sophisticated complex flavors that tickle all of your tastebuds. We did not make it to dessert but will be back in May and will bring friends to experience more of the insanely curated symphony of flavors so carefully considered. Thank you to the amazing chefs that clearly poured so much love into the preparation. The staff was so friendly and funny! Marcus continues to make exceptional food accessible all over the world and we are so fortunate to experience the artistry and passion he pours into all of his restaurants.
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Atlanta1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing, we went knowing nothing about this restaurant and we’re so impressed by the food. It’s also encompassed the amazing NY vibe we all secretly look for. Putting it in our rotation!
   

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   Derrick

   New York City18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had friends visiting from Richmond, VA. They loved the food and atmosphere! We love the consistency of the quality food and experience. Thank you!
   

   Hav & MarResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for joining us again, Derrick, and allowing Hav & Mar to be your arm candy while entertaining out-of-town friends. It was our sincere pleasure to host you, and we look forward to seeing you again the next time you are near our Chelsea neighborhood. Warmly, The Hav & Mar Team
   

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   Alix

   San Francisco4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely space, great menu ideas. Food seemed pre made, bread basketballs great, collards standard, salmon dishes meh, mushrooms meh, ceviche ok. Drinks meh. Service - surface sweet, delivery sub par. I've eaten at all Marcus Samuelson restaurants, my son worked for him in one San Francisco spot. Was excited to try this. An expensive miss I'm sorry to say.
   

   Hav & MarResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Alix, Thank you for being our guest and sharing your candid feedback. We are deeply sorry to read your review regarding your underwhelming experience. We would have appreciated the opportunity to know about your disappointment while you were with us, therefore allowing us to provide a more enjoyable replacement. We never want our guests to leave unhappy, and it appears we were unsuccessful during your recent visit. Our apologies. Please trust that we wanted you to love everything about your experience, and we hope you will join us again and allow us to restore your faith in our restaurant. Warmly, The Hav & Mar Team
   

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   Ted VIP

   New York City13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An AMAZING experience and meal! The ambience, the vibe, the service, the food - all 10/10. Shout out to our server Claudio. Amazing job! Go here - you won’t regret it!
   

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   Daniel

   New York City27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent as always. J gave us great service. Marcus came over to say hi. Food unique and incredible
   

   Hav & MarResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for dining with us and for sharing your experience, Daniel. We truly appreciate the kind words about our team members and the stellar feedback on our unique cuisine. It's fantastic to know you had an excellent time with us. We hope you'll give us another try next time you're in Chelsea! Best regards, The Hav & Mar Restaurant Team
   

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   Silvia

   Greater Boston6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We ordered the Chef's Menu because we couldn't make up our minds on what to order, everything sounded delicious and appealing. Usually we see a chefs menu as a great option to get different smaller tastes of the menu. The food we got was well displayed, inventive and very tasty. But be forewarned, never, NEVER order the Chefs Menu. You get a very limited menu (1-app, 1-salad, 2-entrees, 1-side and 1-dessert). AND, if you add up the individual item cost, it worked out to cost us over $30 more for the exact same items if ordered individually! How is that justified? The waitress was exceptional. We explained our dilemma and she immediately took it to her management. The management could not be bothered to stop by our table and address our concern and sent our waitress back to tell us that our servings were larger therefor the price is higher. Soon after, the table next to us received their food (not chefs menu) and either the portions were the same or, on one dish, seemed theirs was even larger (same items we had). Chef Marcus Samuelsson, this is really your tasting menu?!
   

   Hav & MarResponded 3 days ago

   Hello Silvia, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re truly grateful that you chose to dine at Hav & Mar and that you enjoyed the creativity and flavors of the dishes, as well as the exceptional service from your waitress. However, we are sorry that our Chef’s Menu was disappointing. Your feedback about the pricing and portion sizes is invaluable, and we sincerely apologize for any frustration this caused, especially given the anticipation and planning that went into your visit. Please know that we take your comments seriously and will use them to improve our communication and guest experience. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and truly hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience in the future. Warmly, The Hav & Mar Team
   

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   Rana

   Cancun1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food, great for a group dinner. Try the octopus and uni pasta!
   

   Hav & MarResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Rana, Thank you for sharing your delightful experience. We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and our team provided exceptional service for your group dinner. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable evening. Best regards, The Hav & Mar Restaurant Team
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 4 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place to host friends or for a business dinner it was really really good
   

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    Susan

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Loved loved loved the food! very lively setting which is a plus (it is lively) and a negative (it is VERY noisy)
    

    Hav & MarResponded on 4 March 2025

    Hi Susan, We are thrilled to hear that you loved our food! Thank you so much for your kind words. Our restaurant tends to be extra lively and vibrant on weekend evenings; we understand that may not be for everyone. However, we hope to host you again the next time you are in our Chelsea neighborhood and we suggest trying an earlier evening during the week. You'll still enjoy the same amazing atmosphere, perhaps with just a little less noise. Best regards, The Hav & Mar Team
    

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