Terrific ambience, food and drink! Celebrated our anniversary there and had a wonderful time with great service as well. Highly recommend!

Stopped in for lunch with my mother in law. I ordered a glass a wine ($15) and she got an ice tea. I just wanted something small and saw they had butter noodles with parmesan cheese on the kids meal ($12). The waitress said you can order but we will have to charge you more, I agree. My MIL ordered hummus and avocado. We get the bill, $62 without tip. I was charged $23 for the butter noodles. She said more not double. I asked her about the charge and her was response was " We don't let adults order of the kids menu" then say that or tell me it will be double. Unbelievable. I regret my 20% tip. Not the first time we have had a bad experience here. As Orange locals, we will not be back and will make sure others know of our experiences as well. read more

What in the world??? Why is Haven not #1 restaurant in Orange???? This is absolutely insane! If you don't come here, or haven't been, you have to try eating and drinking here. We ordered the Ribeye, Mac n Cheese, Brussel sprouts, Wagyu appetizer, and for drinks had the Rum drink, Slim Thicc, my husband ordered some Smokey tequila they set on fire, and I have to say EVERYTHING is DELICIOUS!!!! It's the best food in Orange. I've been to other restaurants, well all the restaurants at the Circle in Orange and Haven stands out above them all. Our server was so friendly and funny, I know it's a hit or miss with the servers here but most of the servers were awesome. The atmosphere is always moody, dark and romantic. You can dress up or dress down here, it's perfect for a first date or going out with friends. I'm trying to talk my husband into bringing me back tonight! read more

The cocktails were delicious, but the food was overall a bit too creative/flavorful for my friends and I. The burger my husband and friend's husband ordered was extremely heavy on the blue cheese and my friend's pasta was entirely covered by sprouts. I thought my red snapper was overall good, but there were a lot of flavors going on. I typically like simpler flavors with fish, but I will say that the sauce complemented the vegetables well. The ambiance was sophisticated and while it's called a craft bar and they have a lot of beer, it really has more of a whisky bar vibe, which I prefer. Service was good and our waiter recommended the hot honey cornbread, which was a yummy starter. read more

We came here for a few drinks before we had dinner and WOW we tried the Mexican morphine and it was SO delicious!!! Highly recommend!! Bartender was great. Service was quick! We'd definitely return for food and drinks next time. read more

Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar - Mexican morphine - MUST TRY!! - New American Near Me - Orange, California

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​Haven has lost a long-time regular, and they deserved to lose me. There is nothing worse than hyping up a "favorite" spot to guests from out of town only to have the restaurant make you look like a fool. The decline here is staggering. I know what a Penicillin is supposed to taste like, and Tony knows how to make one--yet I was handed a lemonade and expected to pay craft cocktail prices for it. ​I was so disgusted by the lack of effort that I told the server to take it back because we were leaving. I'm finished making excuses for this place. If you're looking for the Pappardelle or Bread Pudding that made this place famous, don't bother; the soul of this restaurant is gone. Save your money and go somewhere that actually values the people who kept them in business for years. read more

Greg is thee best tender. He never disappoints when we present him with the question, "What do we need to try today?" He asks what we typically like to drink and delivers the most amazing cocktail. He carefully steers us out of our comfort zone and introduces us to new and amazingly delicous cocktails that we are sure to order again. Funny, witty, and super attentive. Love it when he sees us walking up the alley and waves to us through the window lol. Overall, so happy with all the staff here at Haven. Even the 49ers fan bartender :-P read more

Here for the awesome pliny younger event and couldn't be happier with the way it's set up. Awesome job by the crew and owner (Wil). The best pliny younger event in OC read more

Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar - Pliny the Younger - New American Near Me - Orange, California

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Amazing food, lots of beverage options, and good customer service. It's an intimate restaurant and I would not recommend for large gatherings. read more

So damn good, it's great!! The staff is so helpful, our servers are on top of it! Always a great experience read more

Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar - So damn good, it's great!!! Staff is awesome, our servers are on top of it - New American Near Me - Orange, California

Amazing food and environment! Very refined and relaxing. Enjoyed Taco Tuesday for sure!

Good food, good service. Great walkable location. The music is a little loud, but the atmosphere is otherwise nice.

Do not eat here! Food inspectors should monitor this establishment regularly. I called the restaurant today and spoke with Tony, the bar manager, to let him know that my fiancé and I got food poisoning, likely from the chicken or mushrooms in our entrée last night. I was polite and made the call as a courtesy, hoping they would stop serving the dish to prevent other guests from getting sick. Instead, Tony implied that I was lying and took the situation personally. He said he served that entrée the night before and that no one else had called to complain, and said it could have been something else we ate that day. Having worked in the restaurant industry for years, this response is extremely disappointing. Tony also said I could not speak with a manager until Thursday, three days after we were sick all night, meaning they are willing to continue serving the dish and potentially risk making others ill because "no one else has called." This reflects a complete lack of customer service and basic food safety awareness. read more

The food 10plus. Best Caesar salad in all of the area. Service 10+ plus plus never had bad service here always been great. That shows a sign of a greatly managed restaurant where employees are happy. Ambience it's wonderful. read more

Erik was our server on 06/05/2026 and he was amazing. A really nice ambiance and food was top tier. Will love to come back here! Excellent place to have drinks and food!!!! read more

I love Haven! I've been coming here since they first opened and they stay one of my favorite restaurants in Orange County. Their ever changing menu is so good. The one thing that stays consistent is their amazing truffle mac and cheese!! I've also recently been going there for the best "girl dinner". I'll grab a Ceaser salad with chicken, and pair it with a lil appy like their burrata or I've especially been loving their Risotto Arancini balls + a glass of wine of course. I've come here on dates, with family, for a girls night, and also solo! It's great for every occasion. Their brunch is also to die for, the best spot for the most delicious food and hunkering down on a weekend morning. The ambiance is always on point. They play the best music, and the lighting is always perfect. I've even joked with the hostess about how I want to take one of their mini table lamps home with me, LOL! Their kitchen takes deep pride in their work, and we've had the chef personally walk food out many times. Not a single dish here disappoints. The staff are all wonderful. Very accommodating and down to earth - from the hosts, to the servers, to the bar staff, to the kitchen. I personally like the little nooks by the windows, it's a great place for me to post up and get some work done while eating some great food. 10000/10 would recommend! read more

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We loved Haven!! My boyfriend and I came here after a holiday party, looking to make the night into a cute date night. Haven is totally the place for date night! Really cozy ambiance, really nice staff, and some really good drink options and food to choose from! we loved the ceasar salad and the fish! I got an old fashioned and it was fun to see them smoke the glass. Definitely coming back again, 100% recommend!! read more

Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar - Old fashioned, ceasar salad - New American Near Me - Orange, California

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I love this place. Great atmosphere. Their Burrata is the best. I always try their specials. It's a small menu and you can tell each dish was wel thought out read more

Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar - New American Near Me - Orange, California

Came here for a quick weekday lunch and was not disappointed! We ordered the cornbread, truffle mac n cheese, and a classic burger. The cornbread was delicious and came with a butter on top that added the perfect amount of sweetness to the semi-savory bread. The truffle mac was also very good and was nice and creamy. The burger was your average restaurant/pub burger, but it was very nicely cooked and tender. The service was quick and attentive since there weren't that many patrons in the restaurant at the time we were there. We also got to select our own seat, which was a cute and cozy little booth next to the window which was nice for people watching. The overall vibes give Old Town for sure, it feels a bit country and Southern with the large wall of bottles and drinks near the bar. Would definitely come back here for the cornbread! read more

Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar - Cornbread and truffle mac n cheese - New American Near Me - Orange, California

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So I'll start here by saying that I've been here before. I think the drinks are great, and they have decent options for food. Yesterday, my boyfriend and I came for a drink before enjoying the rest of Orange circle. We initially were sat at a table, but then changed to the bar top as we didn't want to take away someone's table for just drinks. While the drinks were tasty, it felt as though we were unwanted when we sat at the bar. I got my drink, and my boyfriend waited almost an additional 10 mins for his whiskey sour. I think the bartenders were switching shifts, because when we were ordering, we felt rushed. read more

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Haven Craft is a bustling, contemporary restaurant in the heart of Orange. The host stand had a few issues finding and crediting us for our OpenTable reservation, and the service slacked a little toward the end of our meal, but in general it's an inviting space with good food. The octopus dish was well cooked, albeit more of a tapas size than a main, and the arancini, cornbread, and desserts were all delicious. read more

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We have been coming here for years and while the food is still good it is not as good as it used to be. We came here for brunch/lunch on a weekend and went antiquing afterwards. I had the chilequiles with mole. It was sweeter than I was expecting and I had experienced with other moles but it was still really good. I brought my 3 year old and they had a lots of options for him. We will definitely go back and will enjoy the food but just miss what it was about 10 years ago. read more

This is a great spot we stopped in for dinner after walking around the area looking at the Christmas decorations. It was busy but the hostess sat us down within 5 minutes. The restaurant was lively and our waiter was friendly and very attentive. We ordered the lobster roll and burger. The lobster was flavorful but the sauce was a bit thick and overwhelming. My burger was okay, it was also too saucy for me. Presentations were beautifully done though. The drinks we got were an old fashioned and a whisky sour. Amazing drinks!! This was a nice place for our date night out, parking in the area is a bit tricky as it does get packed but just be patient you'll find a spot. Definitely recommend! read more

Plain and simple the service! Two waiters and they couldn't check on us. They tried to avoid our table that's not okay. Took them 15 minutes to served us after they dropped of our waters. Food wasn't bad but when you are not well served it's not worth your 120 dollars. read more

Not sure how this place has 3.7 ratting here because every time I dine here the food is FRESH, delicious and the flavors are on point. Well rounded. One of my favorite places in Old Town Orange! Seasonal menu and the wines also rotate. No grocery store wine here! Cocktails are also fun, great flavors, too. All the staff is super friendly, service is on great and the ambiance is lit just enough, not too loud. Warm vibes. My favorite dish is the pappardelle pasta with sun-dried tomato pesto, Aleppo pepper (finely grind) gives it a little tiny bit of spice. The house made noodles are so good! I order it with chicken. Cornbread with duck fat butter. Excuse me. Need a say more. Haha. Salads. Scrumptious! Thanks Haven, I always have a great time here with friends and family. :) read more

Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar - Visit Gary and Tony at the bar for wine Wednesday. :) - New American Near Me - Orange, California

Haven has seriously shrunk their portions, and it's honestly disappointing. I ordered the Caesar salad with added chicken and got barely a handful of lettuce. It used to be generous enough to share, so the difference was immediately noticeable to both me and my friend. It just doesn't sit right paying the higher prices for so much less, feels like a big step down in value and overall experience. read more

Food was good ambiance was nice and staff was pleasant. However, there were flies on the window next to our table that kept bothering us which was kinda gross. The food is pretty expensive. It was $100 for 2 glasses of wine, corn bread and 2 salads. It's a fine option just over priced. read more

We came here on a Saturday wanting some beers. It was about mid afternoon and they weren't too busy, so we got seated right away. It did take the servers a little longer than we'd liked to ask if we were ready, but it wasn't too big of a deal. So! We ended up getting a flight of beers to share between the two of us, and the flavors were all pretty good! We got the Super Tonic (milk chocolate, roasted coffee stout) - this one was a little too dark for my liking, yet still surprisingly tasty. Blueberry Muffin (fruited sour) - this was light yet tasted as you've probably already guessed like blueberry muffin. Big Papaya (fruited sour) - this was light and tasted kinda fruity. Not distinctively like Papaya, but it was enjoyable. And lastly, Absolutely Lite: Mango (tart ale) - this one was a bit tooooo lite but you could taste hints of mango if you really tried. Overall, a great experience. This used to be a place I frequented back in the day, and it was nice to see their menu options and beer options as well. Hoping to come back soon and try some of their food items as well :) read more

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Great food and beer selection, we come here often for Pliney and really like the atmosphere and service.

This is a very good place, the brunch was amazing. And the service was professional and very friendly. Was seated within a few minutes. The place was very nice and had some good music playing to set a good vibe. read more

Julia and Lindsey were amazing and attentive! We had the beet salad and it was amazing! Perfect place and perfect day for Easter Brunch.

I've been going to Haven for years. Ive never had service this awful at any restaurant in my entire life. On Sunday 9/22 our server Mathew didn't greet us with "hello", he dropped menus and asked us what we wanted to drink.. then asked for IDs which he took 10 minutes to get back to us to check in with a "manager" about our IDs. My friend asked for a side of fries and he said he had to go check with the chef(fries are available with a burger on late dinner menu), after 10 minutes Mathew told us fries weren't available unless you order a burger. We have gotten side of fries regularly there on their late night food menu. We also asked for water which took Mathew 45 min and 3 asks to receive. We got our drinks and had a friend join us. We got some snacks and he proceeded to be rude. He cleared and picked up our lights on our table and all surrounding tables at 1030. The door says they close at 11. He dropped off the check and stood above us asking us to pay. We told him we would as soon as we were ready, and he stood staring at us above our table. The time on the tap pay is 1045. Then I started filming him because this was getting ridiculous. He literally grabbed our drinks which we were still enjoying, and told us we where done. He rudely grabbed our waters and he tried to snatch my wine glass from across the table, he touched me which violated my personal space to say the least. My friend had 1 cocktail and I was on my second glass of wine. My friend asked the bar tender to come and help us. I will say the bartender has always been friendly, nice and welcoming. I informed him that us asking to speak to him about our horrendous server Mathew had nothing to do with him. The bartender has actually helped me on many occasions, and has been nothing but gracious and welcoming. . We asked to speak to a manager this evening and we were informed there's no managers available. I've tried to call and have been told managers are only available Friday and Saturday nights. I am writing this after trying to call and speak to a manager 2 times after the awful service, and talking to the bartender who gave us cards with no direct emails to managers. We tried to reach out through email and through instagram and also no reply. This is not ok and id like a resolution from one of the managers or owners and how they will make sure paying guests will never be mistreated and barraged in the way me and my friends where by Mathew. read more

Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar - Mathew - New American Near Me - Orange, California

I feel overall disappointed in my experience here. For looking like a high end bar that is decorated nicely with good seats the evening had its moments. Let's start with the positives- ambiance, nice menu variety, and some tasty items (risotto balls 9/10, buttered cornbread 9/10, beat salad 6/10, lobster roll 6/10). The prices were too high for the quantity and quality of the items. $170 for a few shared plates and 2 drinks. The worst part was the "OG" Haven Burger 0/10. We ordered it medium well and as you can see in the first picture of how it came out, it was not cooked to match our order. My friend ate hers and I could not. The server took it back and said they put it back on the grill. Well - nice deception because it looked cooked on the open side as if they literally slapped that part down on the grill with bread and ingredients intact because you can see in the close up picture that the burger is still pretty pink and not cooked through. Such a huge disappointment to not make it as requested and then do a botched job of trying to "fix" it. I won't be back. read more

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Really enjoyed this spot in Orange Circle! I ordered the pork belly tacos to Haven Craft for an early dinner. My server was super nice and recommended the dish, so I had to go with it! The dish arrived quickly during a quiet afternoon and it was so delicious! They are very filling, but don't look like it at first glance, but trust me, they were! read more

Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar - Inside - New American Near Me - Orange, California

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​A Major Disappointment: 1 out of 10 ​I visited Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar this past Tuesday with some former colleagues, and unfortunately, it was a "one and done" experience for all of us. Almost everything we ordered was a massive letdown. ​The European Seabass: This was the biggest issue. The fish had a very strong, unpleasant odor and tasted just as bad. Even adding fresh lemon couldn't mask it. Worst of all, it actually made me sick afterward. ​Pappardelle Pasta with Pesto: We couldn't even finish this dish. It was so heavily seasoned with pepper that it became completely inedible. ​The Coffee: It was incredibly weak--essentially hot water with a faint hint of coffee flavor. ​The Only Highlight: The skillet cornbread was actually quite good, but it certainly wasn't enough to save the meal. ​Between the poor food quality and the physical aftermath, I cannot recommend this spot. We were very disappointed and won't be returning. read more

2 oz of berries wirh 4 ouzes of ice. Not thanks. Extremely disappointed. The plate had the ice that I removed. read more

Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar - Bourbon Berry drink - New American Near Me - Orange, California

Our first time for the Younger brunch and the team was fantastic. From the way the line and ordering was handled to just overall service once we were seated - everyone was so attentive and welcoming. Tim was an absolute delight and he made us feel so welcome. Can't wait to return again. read more

Ziq is amazing! Really great server. 10/10! Waited in line for Pliny the Younger and Ziq made the experience that much more worth it.

Service is amazing. Food on point. One of my favorite places......................................................... Few more thoughts read more

Food and drinks were incredible. Service was also great. Loved the Duck confit & Barrata.