Food great service not so much. Sat outside and service was not too good. 40 minutes in btwn apps and entrees. Another 25 minutes to get service after done with entree just to find someone to get us the check. Food was great. read more

This is a neighborhood restaurant with decidedly "cool appeal" usually found in Buckhead or in town Atlanta. The food is great and the staff is super friendly. Try eating at the bar for enjoy a meal on the charming patio. read more

Haven needs to decide if it wants to be a differentiated restaurant or another Kaleidoscope. I had an old friend in town visiting last evening and took he and my wife to Haven for dinner. The dining experience was horrendous from the top down, I was embarrassed. The service was poor, it took 20 minutes to receive our appetizer. When it came out it wasn't hot and you could tell it had been under the heat lamp for a good amount of time. It is deafeningly loud in that place something needs to be done about the acoustics. We were shouting across the table the entire time. Waiters were sprinting around the restaurant trying to accommodate the crazy amount of people dining at one time. One of the pipes running across the ceiling was dripping down on my shirt, the whole experience was just awful. Our entrees were also not as hot as they could have been and was also not presented in a way that made it a unique dining experience. I ordered the pork chop, which were served over lentil beans and the beans were not soft. The contradiction between between viewing Haven's website and menu online and the reality of the dining experience is super sad. In looking online at the pricing and website presentation you feel as if you are going to get an experience similar to Ecco in Midtown or South City Kitchen in Buckhead, however when you show up the experience is more like Kaleidoscope for double the price. I wouldn't be surprised if they started allowing people to bring their dogs into the restaurant, that is just how informal I felt of our entire experience last evening. read more

Disappointed. I was so excited for my first trip back to Haven in awhile and the experience just fell flat. From the start, the host wanted to seat us at the least desirable table in the restaurant. I'm in the biz. I get that there are tables meant for 2 and other tables saved for larger parties. But a early reservation (yes, reservation) with the dining room less than 1/4 full, a request for a booth should not be met with a huff and an eye roll. After sitting down, the additional place settings were left on the table until I had to ask the server to remove them. Unbelievable start in a restaurant with this kind of reputation. When asked for bread, we were told in an almost condensending tone "Bread will be served when menus are taken from the table". Please, for the love of good service, the response should start minimally with "We" or "At Haven, we serve bread when the menus are taken". I can say the service improved through dinner. Although, after several courses, I have the distinct feeling that was due to the check being above average for a table of two. The food was good with impressive presentations. The gazpacho was amazing. Unfortunately, not enough for me to return. read more

Enjoyed fish and my dining partner thought the steak was tough. Sides and salad were very bland.Dessert and cocktails saved the meal . I don't think prices were in line with quality. read more

Haven is the best meal I've had in ages! Beautiful, stylish ambiance and the food and service are the best. Our waiter, David, knew the perfect items to recommend and was extremely professional. If you like mussels this place has an incredible appetizer. My new favorite date spot! read more

HAVEN is in my top three favorite places to dine in Atlanta. I've been twice and love the seasonal menu options. The salmon Carpaccio is a dish that I ordered and will continue to order as long as they have it. Love the balance of flavors and am a huge fan of the fresh fruit and fresh fish combination. The mussels were spicy and fantastic as well. Enjoyed a great bottle of Pinot and the very romantic dining room. The service staff was excellent and attentive without being intrusive. I will be back again to see what the excellent chefs have prepared much sooner than later. read more

I was here on a Sunday which is a great night to go if you want a bottle of wine with your dinner. On Sundays all of their bottles are priced at either $29 or $49. Our bottle was the La Crema Pinot Noir normally priced on the list for $55 but on Sunday cost only $29! Haven has a nice atmosphere - it is a single room restaurant with a large bar extending across most of one wall. I've been there twice, the first time I just had appetizers at the bar which were quite good, and the second time on Sunday for dinner. Our food was great - I had the halibut which was moist and a surprisingly large portion, and my friend had a caeser salad and the Shrimp Scampi Linguine. We didn't have it this time, but on my previous visit we had the Truffled Potato Hay which for $5 is a great deal and perfect to nibble on at the bar. I will say the (almost mandatory) valet parking isn't my favorite, especially on Sunday when it seems unnecessary as the lot was mostly empty. But their service was very prompt so I really can't complain. All in all I enjoyed Haven and will go back - especially on a Sunday! read more

After spending a Sunday afternoon wondering if we had moved to Seattle with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay, and lazily watching the Tbs baseball game with the White Sox and the Rays. The White Sox won with a late inning rally,.YEAH for my Red SOX, they gained a game in the AL East standings. Mrs D and I ventured out to Brookhaven for our favorite Sunday night "get away" HAVEN. The Sunday wine policy was different reflecting the times but still the best bargain in Atlanta. We had two bottles of Conundrum at $29.00 a piece, using the Georgia Merlot to go law, and had the second one corked for travel. The bartender informed us that two of our favs were still on the menu, but you had to ask, Salmon Crustini, and Clam Strips( makes this New Englander feel like he's at an old Ho-Jo's). The Caesar salad was great, but the entrees of Alaskan Halibut, and Sea Scallops grilled on cream of corn were beyond splendid. The only downer was not enough room for coffee and tiramisu. Thanks Michael and Tonya for a great meal once again, see you soon some Sunday! read more

This place is my family's favorite place for brunch in the city-and I have some picky eaters in my family. It is the only place we can agree on without a groan escaping someone's lips on a Sunday morning. And there is never a wait?! I have no idea why because I would stack Haven's brunch against any of the other 'finer' dining establishment in ATL, but you can pretty much walk in anytime with any size party and receive prompt, professional service. My favorite dish is the Jonah crab cake - a fluffy crab cake atop fresh greens and asparagus. The lemon tinged hollandaise goes perfect with the salad greens and I always feel slightly healthy after eating it because I've at least started my day off with loads of fresh veggies, even if they are covered in a rich egg based sauce. I also always end up swiping someone's semolina french toast(so glad no one I know can eat an entire order). I pretty much despise french toast but Haven's is so delicious and covered in fresh berries(I'm not fond of syrupy sweet berries) so its perfect for me. They also have a great patio for al fresco dining. Give em a try next time you don't want to do the hour brunch wait elsewhere. read more

Me and my wife went for a Sunday brunch with a couple of friends. The main reason for the lack of stars is the service. Appetizer of biscuits and gravy was good but lacked the traditional southern gravy really. Had a lack of flavor which is usually in my experience peppery. It would help if they put more sausage in the gravy also, but at the same time it could just be an act to not make it too heavy. My wife had the smoked salmon bagel which she said was VERY filling and tasted how it should. Lots of cream cheese smear on it. I enjoyed the hash. Menu said the eggs were going to be sunny side up but we're almost over medium, so that kind of ruined the yolk break on top of the hash but the hash was cooked nicely. The meat in it gave it a nice salty flavor to add to the potato. Food was luke warm coming out. Seemed like it sat in a window for a while. Server also didn't give us silverware for our entrees after he took them with our appetizer. Also didn't give my wife any sugar or any type or stirrer/spoon to stir coffee. All in all I would give it another shot but try it at dinner. Brunch seemed like it was only open because it's money to be made in that area. Not much of an effort put into it. read more

The food is decent, the decor just pleasant enough but the parking situation is a mess and sets the entire evening off on the wrong foot. Angry, rude valet attendants don't make for a great first impression. read more

Our favorite neighborhood restaurant--they have an incredible menu, a friendly and attentive staff along with a great atmosphere. We eat there often and have thoroughly enjoyed every meal. read more

Had brunch here today. We are from Denver and came with our daughter and son-in-law, who live in Brookhaven. The hostess, or whatever the official title of the older woman at the front, was, quite frankly, a bitch. The grits in the shrimp and grits were waaaay undercooked and not creamy at all. There are much better places to spend your money. I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

We went to The Haven Restaurant early July 2009. The place is nice and fairly business casual and a bit upscale although casual dress is fine. The tables are covered with the heavy white table cloths that reek of upper class dining. There is a ton of wine to choose from and it sits just in front of the newly erected Condo's that sit just off Dresden Dr. There is valet parking only in their lot but if you arrive early afternoon there is free parking on the street in a very newly constructed neighborhood. The entrance to the restaurant is on the opposite side of the street. I'd read about the shoestring potatoes with truffle oil for the table as an appetizer but found that they were only stringy french fries. i had the Ribeye steak which was excellent and she had the jumbo shrimp scampi linguini which had plenty of flavor and both meals were great. The wait staff was attentive and we were very pleased. There is outdoor seating which will be great for these cool Atlanta nights that are coming and there are umbrellas covering the outdoor seating for earlier in the afternoon. There is a full bar that seats about 15 people but not a lot of room around the bar for standing. The entire restaurant seats about 25 tables and is very intimate and quaint. They are catering to a Yuppie crowd and the meals range from around $15-$28. We had 4 drinks including two glasses of wine and two, maybe 3 Sauza margaritas with the appetizer and ended up on the other side of $100. It was a very good meal and we will likely go back, once the recession is over. I'd recommend the place for a dinner with your significant other, you won't be dissatisfied. You should call ahead for priority seating. The one thing i'll add is that when we sat down, its possible that our waiter was busy with another table but we didn't notice because the owner or manager came right over and took our drink order and got us going immediately, you just don't find that everywhere and we had to be told that that's what happened which made us appreciate it even more. read more

Terrible accommodations!! We made our reservation through opentable where we had to specifically select patio or inside. Of course, we chose outside with a narrower time slot but made it work anyway. We love the food at Haven but on this occasion, we wished to celebrate a special occasion which we wanted to do on their great patio listening to Frank Sinatra. We arrived and were told that the patio is first-come, first-serve and it didn't matter about what opentable said!! What?! We expressed that we would wait or if they could put two tables together bc we happen to see two tables open. She said that they couldn't do that bc of the "aisle way" needing to be open. We ate inside with my husband's chair literally almost touching the chair behind him. I expressed my disappointment as we were leaving to the front desk. I also noted to her that those two tables outside were left unattended the entire time we were there. Her response was "sorry, there's only so much I can do" We dined on June 1st for brunch. I told the front we would never be back. There are too many other options to choose from especially for a special occasion! My daughter literally chose this restaurant bc of their patio. Also disappointing in the response of the front desk- acted like it was no big deal- Sad to mark this one off of our "go to" list! read more

Wow! My wonderful husband and beautiful daughter have been dining all over Atlanta for the past 12 years and this is BY FAR the BEST restaurant we have ever dined at! We have been to far more expensive restaurants and this beats them all hands down! We ususally eat outside on their nice patio which has a wrought iron fence around it with beautiful landscaping and lush flowers. The menu is always changing due to the chef using the freshest ingredients. We have tried several seafood dishes which are always delicious and fresh and we love the Blue Hill Bay Mussels as the appetizer, and my favorite main entree is the Roasted Scottish Salmon with Pine Nut couscous, feta, kalamata olives, and cucumbers. My husband loves their smoked chicken and shrimp gumbo. Everything we have tried here has been 5 stars and the servers are so attentive, nice, and knowledgable about the menu. They also have a great wine and beer selection. Although we always sit outside, the interior is very unique and has a rustic warm feel with unique art work. This is our favorite restaurant in Atlanta which is saying alot! They have a sister Italian restaurant down the way that we can't wait to try! read more

I've been here a few times now and I have no bad remarks about it. For me, Haven really is a HAVEN! The ambiance here is very nice (like most southern style places) and the service is ok. Sometimes it can be a bit slow or inattentive but it's nothing too bad and usually it's on point. I was here a few nights ago and tried the mussels and they we're full of flavor. They melted in my mouth and were prepared so well. I had the pork chop with the blended burger sub salad for a main course and I was satisfied beyond words. I strongly recommend you try this place. read more

Went to Haven for the first time to meet a friend for brunch. We had reservations and were seated promptly. It wasn't very busy at all, which was refreshing for a Sunday brunch. Our server had good knowledge of the items on the menu and for those she didn't , she happily went to the kitchen to obtain answers to our questions. My friend and I both enjoyed our meal and I will definitely be dining here in the future! read more

Great food and service in the middle of Brookhaven.

Visited Haven for the second time and again left feeling that it is overrated for the price. The Caesar salad was served grilled (I don't think that was mentioned on the menu) and I found it to be unappetizing. I was excited to see the bacon wrapped trout on the menu and was ultimately disappointed. The trout and the sides were under seasoned. Great ambiance and service but, if I'm looking for a delicious pricey meal I'll be going next door to Valenza (same owners) or across the street to Kaleidoscope. read more

This place borders on spectacular. I moved to Brookhaven a few months ago and finally got around to trying Haven. The food is excellent and the service was solid as well. Highly recommend the duck; the trout was wonderful as well. I'll definitely be back soon. read more

The service here is exceptional. The menu is very appealing with little twists on southern classics that make them different and very good. Valet only, but typical of an upscale place like this with limited parking. read more

Five of us just ate here on a business trip. Anthony, our server, was excellent. Salads, appetizers, wine recommendations were great. Nearly all of us had the grouper, which was amazing. We couldn't decide on a dessert, so Anthony bright us the blueberry turnover. Great dinner. Great patio. Great service. read more

Wonderful! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant. We come often for Sunday Brunch and have never been disappointed. Very friendly staff & management. read more

We stumbled across this fantastic place for brunch. The food, service and ambience was amazing. I would highly recommend. I can't wait to go back for dinner. read more

Great food, great atmosphere. Bar a bit cramped but very friendly if you find a seat. One of the best waitstaffs around and the food is terrific. I would alway suggest the special, the chef, Steve, makes some sumptuous and unique dishes. read more

I love going to Haven for Sunday afternoon brunch on a beautiful day. The food is fantastic, and they have a great patio. I've had the frittata, steak and eggs and the bacon egg and cheese on croissant before and all were excellent choices. read more

Haven WAS one of my favorite restaurants but that all changed when, on our last visit, the owner was so incredibly rude and totally dissed the fact that I was handicapped and just needed a place to wait (for an hour past our reservation time). So sad that all the success has gone to his head. I seldom complain and will even refrain from repeating what he said. read more

I've been wanting to eat at Haven for years and finally had the chance to eat there last night for an early Mother's Day dinner. I wanted to love it and wish I could say I did. My food was really good, but the ambience and service were really disappointing. Here are a few examples: I made a reservation on the patio, arrived 3 minutes late, and they said there were no seats on the patio available and they didn't know how long it would be. So we sat inside. Feel was upscale/a bit hoity toity but with a lot of kitchen noise and TVs showing poker games at the bar next to us. Weird mix. I said I needed a minute to look over wine list but then didn't see waiter back for 10-15 min. Then another 15-20 min before he came to take our order (despite multiple attempts to make eye contact to signal we were ready). And then 20 min after ordering, we were told two of the items ordered were no longer available. In short, food was good but I doubt we'll be back and wouldn't recommend it to a friend. read more

Great neighborhood jaunt. Great food, Great service.

We had never heard of Haven before, but some friends invited us to go. We made reservations for an early Sunday dinner. It was nearly empty when we arrived, but almost full by the time we left! The ambiance is really great for a little restaurant tucked into a mixed-use development. There was lots of light, clean-lined decor, and rich wood. The dining room was bordered on one side by the open kitchen and wine wall (is there a more official name for those things?) and by the pretty bar on the other. The waitstaff fit in well with the upscale, down-home Southern vibe--all wearing white button downs with jeans. The look of the place was great! Our waitress was friendly and genuinely complimentary of our selections. We started with the Truffled Potato Hay, and as our waitress said another diner called it, it was "annoyingly addictive." For only $5, it was an enormous stack of crispy potato sticks with truffle oil, garlic, parsley and shaved cheese. (The best bites were those with all of the above! yum) We literally continued eating it until the desserts came out. Great appetizer for the table! I started with the iceberg wedge, which was very good. The dressing was tangy enough without the bleu cheese being overpowering, the tomatoes were super ripe, and the lettuce was the right balance between soft and crunchy. The bacon was so smokey it nearly burned my mouth, but I still liked it. I thought some of the entree prices were a little steep, but I had heard the portions were generous. I had the Ashley Farms Chicken n' Dumplings. The chicken skin was really well-seasoned, with the right amount of crispiness, and the chicken itself was also really tasty. The herb dumplings were a tad bit on the dough-y side for my liking, but they still tasted good. Now, my only disappointment with the dish was the amount of cream sauce/broth. I wish it had looked like the example picture someone else posted. Instead, the dumplings, mushrooms, and veggies were completely lost in a huge amount of sauce. I couldn't even see what else was in there, and I didn't really care for fishing through it and pulling out mystery bites. About 1/4 the portion of the broth would have been plenty. Other entrees ordered were the scallops, duck breast, and trout. Everyone seemed to enjoy, although the scallops were by far the smallest portion. The other two were extremely generous. For dessert, we tried the praline creme brulee. It really should be called "Creme Brulee with a Praline" instead, because I'm pretty sure it was just the regular stuff with a praline tucked into the dish. It was still tasty, but definitely not as exciting as I was expecting. The wine selections were a little expensive by my standards, but they did have a Sunday special on certain bottles. I'll give Haven a good solid 4-stars on setting and menu concept. The food gets more like a solid 3, as in good but not the best ever at that price point. If I lived closer, I might go back, but I'll probably stick with JCT for my upscale Southern. So, 3.5 overall! P.S. Valet is available behind the restaurant, but our directions turned us onto Appalachee, which runs perpendicular to the lot (but with no entrance?). Conveniently enough, it was nearly empty with an abundance of (free) street parking. I'd try there, first. read more

I will never eat here again. The staff member who i spoke with about possibly having my rehearsal dinner here was extremely unhelpful and RUDE. I will be sure to warn all of my friends and family. read more

A friend of mine treated me to brunch at Haven today and I have to say I really enjoyed the experience! We started off with the beignets and Greek yogurt with granola and fresh fruit. I have to say that I'm not a big fan of Greek yogurt but this dish was surprisingly tasty and there was enough granola to mask the Greek yogurt. The yogurt dish comes in a big bowl and was enough for three. The beignets although not the best I've ever had were pretty good. The star of the show was the shrimp and grits entree we had! The sauce was really swinging and the shrimp are a good size, the grits were creamy with a slight lemony flavor.Extremely tasty!!! I would visit this restaurant again just for the shrimp and grits! read more

I've been a few times and have enjoyed it each time. The food is always delicious. The pork chop is a big portion and wasn't dry. The duck doesn't disappoint. The atmosphere is lively and sophisticated. The service is attentive without being bothersome. Good wine list. Glad it's so close. read more

The outdoor terrace here is lovely in nice weather and the service is very good. My husband and I go for the vegetable plate. It is the best we've had in the city. A highlight is the fried okra, but every time I've had the vegtable plate, there have been different, delicious fresh vegetables to choose from. I also like their selection of wines by the glass. Haven provides a very pleasant dining experience. read more

I contacted the manager about food being served cold and a 20% gratuity being added for a party of four. He couldn't have been nicer or more concerned and is sending a gift certificate for another try. Since Haven was one of our favorites in the past, we look forward to returning. read more

What a perfect night - beautiful to sit outside, outstanding band on Thursday night and the food was amazing..........scallops melted in my mouth and eventhough I am not a fan of trout it was delicious. Thumbs up for Haven! read more

One of the best in Brookhaven! We have always had a great experience at Haven. The food is delicious and the servers are friendly and helpful. The C.A.B. Tenderloin is a must have! read more

This was our second visit to Haven, and it was even better than the first. Everything from the bread to the dessert was outstanding. I' m serious about the bread. Gazpacho, fried oysters and grits, salmon, roast duck - all made for a memorable night out. Hats off to the wait staff - very personable and professional. A bit pricey, but you definitely get what you pay for. Overall, this is one of our top dining experiences in Atlanta. read more