Food, service and ambience all excellent. A family friendly fine dining experience. Some quirky preparations, definitely worth exploring. We last dined at Haven on Marathon Sunday and there were several large groups there, some who seemed to be newbies, but everyone seemed to be having a fine time. Highly recommend, especially when you're looking for a change of pace. read more

Passed by this place multiple times but finally decided to check out Haven in UWS. Ambiance - 5/5 - Very nice venue with a covered back of the building yard. Service -5/5 - Attentive service and our sever was very helpful in deciding which dishes to get Food: Haven Burger - 3.5/5 - it's supposed to be a double smashed patty burger but it ends up tasting like a normal burger. Smashed patty should be.. smashed with a crispy exterior and a juicy interior. Meat was underseasoned and the dressing was a bit too much Crispy Tuna - 3.5/5, the rice portion is almost like a hashbrown consistency. Didn't feel like it was enough crispy as I would have expected Jamaican jerk mussels - 3.5/5, anything jerk should have a strong vibrant flavor and I'm not sure what muted the heat you normally get from Scotch Bonnet peppers. Some of the mussels were overcooked and shriveled. Nothing about the dish really screamed Jamaican style flavoring unfortunately General Tso Chicken Lollipops - 5/5 great cook on the chicken and great flavor for these Overall, pretty good experience, and the food for me was good but not quite great read more

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Nice decor and comfy but modern atmosphere. The waitress was a little weird but the food came out fine. The gnocchi and salmon were good apparently. The kugel was super sweet and mushy. The ramen matzoh ball was too salty and not edible apparently according to two people in our group. read more

Haven Uws - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

Haven is a true gem of the Upper West Side. The inside is really beautiful, and is able to host quite a few guests. We sat at the bar and had the pleasure of meeting Keith, an uber-talented bartender that makes the BEST creative cocktails. I ordered the Miss B Haven, which was both smooth and complex, offering flavors of spiciness, smokiness, and just a touch of sweet. He also made us his signature Lavender Haze (a lil bit of a secret menu item hehe), one of my fave drinks in NYC. We got quite a few appetizers to try - French Onion Stuffed Mushrooms, Reuben Flatbread, Onion dip and chips, Bacon Wrapped Dates, and complementary hummus and veggies. Everything was good, but our clear favorites were the dates and flatbread, they were next level. Not pictured, we also got a pizookie with ice cream to take home - sooooo delicious Love coming back to Haven again and again, it's definitely one of my faves in the city! read more

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Our favorite place in the UWS. Food is great and staff is welcoming. The owner Brian will make sure you feel at home. The bar tender Keith is artist behind the bar and runs a speak easy Thu-Sun nights. Gina served us and was terrific. The matza ball miso soup, tuna crispy rice, general Tso's lollipops, and mussels are our favorite apps. We love the burger, the gnocchi, and the chicken paillard, and the seared tuna, and the steak frites. Worth a trip from another neighborhood!!! read more

Haven Uws - Strawberry Fields Forever - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

Haven is exactly what its name suggests--a cozy, stylish refuge tucked into the heart of the Upper West Side. From the moment you walk in, you're embraced by an atmosphere that's equal parts modern and welcoming, with just the right lighting and music to set a laid-back but elevated vibe. The standout of the night? Without question, the Tuna Crispy Rice. Perfectly crisp on the outside, buttery soft inside, and topped with ultra-fresh tuna that melts in your mouth--it's one of those dishes you order "for the table" but secretly want to keep for yourself. Easily one of the best versions of this dish I've had in NYC. The staff is friendly without being overbearing, and the pace of service is just right--enough time to enjoy your meal without feeling rushed. Whether you're out for date night, drinks with friends, or a solo treat, Haven delivers every time. read more

This place is amazing! They close the kitchen around 10 but when I walked in hungry the chef offered to make me dinner. Definitely made me want to come back! Super cute in the back too. Keith and Angel were so sweet and the tuna was great. Get the passion fruit drink and you can't go wrong :) read more

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You know I don't always go to Manhattan but when I do; My first stop is always Haven - Upper West Side,! Hands-down, a must stop and my go to. Weather your looking for a glass of wine, a 'heavy handed' specialty cocktail or a clever, unique & upscale twist on comfort food, you just can't go wrong... I'll be back ASAP, is a must for all. Cheers and thanks again! read more

Good vibes and ambiance. The crudite plate was tasty and we were a big fan of their cocktails. The gnocchi was tasty and well made.

This is an absolute hidden gem of a restaurant! Everything was perfect -- the warm welcome and service, cocktails, and delicious food. We tried the matzo ball soup, seared tuna, Brussels sprouts (will dream about them), and plant based scallops. Great options for everyone and charming atmosphere. Will will be back. read more

Haven Uws - Seared tuna with avocado puree, Brussels sprouts, oyster mushrooms "scallops" - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

Ambience very nice with a nice bar area. The hostess was very helpful and Brian the owner made sure we enjoyed the food .. Strongly recommend the Chicken lollipops as an appetizer .. the skirt steak was delicious. And dessert was outstanding. Chocolate Bobka with ice cream. Definitely recommend this restaurant read more

Came here because my friend worked with the owner in a past life and we really enjoyed the meal. He needs to build up is wine list (he was out of Cabs) but we had a fabulous meal and at least the waitress gave us some good red cab by the glass. We started with a great salad, had the skirt steak (initially mine was a little well done they redid right away) and we had the gnoochi on the side which was the real big winner. I normally am not that big of a fan but wow the was like an explosion in your mouth. My buddy finished his plate and said "we need more of that" and we ordered another round! Highly recommended and it will be worth the walk up from mid-town when I come back to NYC in the future. read more

The food was exceptional as was the service. We were disappointed that the sweet potato gnocchi was not available but the salmon was exceptional, as was the wild rice and string beans. The roasted Brussels sprouts were excellent and so was the burger and dessert. I was surprised the restaurant was not more crowded as it should be. The ambiance with the skylights was lovely. Highly recommended! read more

My expectations were completely surpassed by the meal. The service style was warm and professional and the location is ideally situated. The employees here make the experience special. Good cooking with top-notch ingredients here. Great food & enjoyable atmosphere. read more

Was in town for the weekend & went with some friends to Haven & had an amazing time! The food was phenomenal - a few of my favorites were the french onion soup mushrooms, noodle kuggle, chicken paillard with Brussel sprouts, sweet potato gnocci & the chocolate babka dessert was to die for so save room for dessert! Service was excellent & loved the atmosphere... will definitely be back next time I'm in NYC! read more

Haven Uws - GRANDMA SYLVIA'S KUGEL, CHICKEN PAILLARD, & sweet potato gnocci... all were delicious! - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. We enjoyed the brussel sprouts- best I've ever had, the General Tso lollipops, and the noodle pudding. For dessert, we loved the chocolate baba sundae. The stfnuffed mushrooms were flavorful, but they seemed to need a binding agent to keep them from falling apart. The one thing we were disappointed by was when I asked about the days' special, a staff member said, "We don't have any today." My husband loves short ribs which was listed on the website for that night and it was the reason I chose the restaurant for his birthday. read more

Made a reservation for one of the free times they had left figuring it might be busy on a Friday night during the holiday week. There were quite a few empty tables when we got there. This might have been intentional as they're not prepared to handle a full house yet. We were seated in the back (main) dining room. Even with half the tables empty it was very loud when we were first seated. Once a few tables left you could hear the music playing. We ordered three plates to share and were glad we didn't order more because of how long it took and because we weren't impressed with them. You're given a white bean dip to start. It was very bland. Definitely need to add something to white beans to give them some flavor. The first dish that came out was the general Tso's chicken lollipops. These were the best. Nicely cooked, crispy skin! Then came the Sheep's Meadow salad. This just seemed like a bunch of random ingredients thrown together. The lettuce choice might not have been the best. There was barely any dressing so it was a bit dry. The candied walnuts were good. The roasted cauliflower head was last. This needed to be roasted some more; it was too raw. There was too much going on with the seasoning. Despite the slow delivery of food, our server, Christian, was excellent. He continually checked on us. He knew what dishes we were still waiting for. When he took our order he was very thorough with his recommendation and describing the dishes. There's definitely some room for improvement so that hopefully they more consistently receive positive reviews. Towards the end of our meal the table behind us commented on what a disaster their meal was and then a table up front was talking about how delicious everything was. Seems hit or miss right now! read more

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Comfortable space, friendly staff, delicious food...what more can anyone want? Everything was fresh and made with care. We can't wait to return for brunch one day soon, dinner was just so on point. read more

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This place is a hidden gem. We stopped by for breakfast this morning, and two menu items were just amazing: Biscuits- these biscuits are hard in the outside, and are served with home made jam and butter (gravy too if you would want it). So very tasty. Banana bread, peanut butter French toast. Such a terrific combo of banana bread, peanut butter and chocolate! read more

This place is great, good music, good coffee & loved our Waiter. Highly recommend for a weekend brunch!

Haven is a fantastic gem of a restaurant. I am kicking myself for not dining here before, and plan on making up for this by having dinner here again this week. The restaurant is serene and every person we met were truly lovely. Our whole table enjoyed their dishes. The Brussels sprouts are life changing!! Sooo good. read more

Visiting New York this weekend we met some friends at Haven UWS. Brian and team did not disappoint. We started with the General Tsos chicken lollipops, tuna crispy rice and stuffed mushrooms. Each of these were amazing. In fact we ended up ordering a second round of the tuna for the table. For the entree I ordered the seared tuna which was also excellent. I will definitely be returning next time I'm in New York. read more

Great food and ambience. Friendly staff. Good local location makes this place a winner

I just had an amazing dinner at Haven. The waitress was just lovely and took great care of us. The food was delicious with subtle extra touches that made it worth going out to dinner. The vibe was a relaxed positive energy. We ordered the onion soup mushrooms, tuna tartare in crispy rice, stir fried farro with veggies and the broccolini. Everything was yummy. I'll be going back. read more

Due to a show at Beacon theatre we only had time for cocktails and a few appetizers at the bar on a recent visit, but our experience was great and can't wait to go back. It's a very cool spot with great ambience, and you can tell they really care about what they are doing. The tuna crispy rice was particularly good. A great addition to the area. read more

Always excited to try a new spot on the UWS so we popped in here on a whim. The bar area is cute and welcoming. The dining room in the back was lacking any ambiance whatsoever. Just dimming the lights and adding some table top candles/lighting would enhance the vibe tremendously. Otherwise it presents itself as a diner. The food is actually very good! Things were presented nicely and had great flavors. We had the Sheep's Meadow salad, the Reuben flatbread and the General Tso's chicken lollipops and we really liked all of them a lot. They are definitely trying so I recommend the place and only hope they give the dining room a little attention. read more

Brian and team prepared a wonderful dinner for our group's year-end celebration - thank you!! Hosting large groups can be tough even for established restaurants; the Haven crew did an awesome job. They served a ton of delicious dishes, and planned the menu with us ahead of time to ensure smooth service on the day. Loved getting the chance to finally try the stuffed mushrooms and the seared tuna recommended by my colleagues. And the cookies were a yummy way to end a great evening. read more

The ambience and the service were fantastic. But the food was less than subpar....i had to ask for a side of salt to make my food taste even a little flavorful. I would not come back here, very disappointed. read more

Had an incredible dining experience at Haven - from the food, to the drinks, to the service, to the ambience! Ambience -Such a lovely place with LIGHTING!! Can you believe I found a place in NYC where I could actually see and hear the person I was dining with and could look at the menu without having to use my phone flashlight?! The restaurant is gorgeous, inviting and makes you feel at home. Food and Drinks -TO DIE FOR! Amazing, amazing food and drinks. We had the chicken lollipops and spicy tuna bites which were absolute must haves. To drink I had 2 floral palmers (because they were that good) and the JC Seabreeze - both were excellent. I was headed to a party directly after so I didn't want to fill up too much but so looking forward to going back and trying more menu items! Service -We had a reservation for 6:30 on a Saturday night and were greeted by a sweet host who sat us immediately. Our service was absolutely excellent! Super accommodating, checked in at all the right times and was very attentive. Overall, my experience at Haven was nothing short of amazing and I cannot wait to be back!! Cheers to a great new spot! read more

I ate here last night for the first time and loved it. There was a lively buzz, yet at the same time it was cozy and a great place to catch up with a friend. We ordered the miso matzah ball soup and French onion soup mushrooms to start. Both were great. The mushrooms were unlike anything I've ever had before. I highly recommend. Then we shared the falafel burger and tuna. The portions were large. The tuna was so fresh. We loved the falafel and didn't want to eat all the fries, but they were so delicious we couldn't stop! All in all a great dining experience. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Service and food were amazing. Brought a high strung toddler on a random Monday and was so pleasantly surprised. The staff was incredibly accommodating - Renee particularly is a gem. We had the bbq lasagna and the burger, and both were great. Can't wait to go back! read more

Stopped in to try the new addition the UWS and they did not disappoint. We tried all the appetizers and are perfect for sharing at a great price point. The bacon chop was definitely a standout for us! I got the falafel burger which was delicious and the chocolate chip cookies was the best way to end the meal. We will definitely be back. The wait staff was also so attentive and made our night! read more

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Go to HAVEN! It's a haven in a bustling neighborhood! What a great find! Three of us had dinner here last night and it was all delicious.-- the cocktails, the apps, the mains, the desserts. All were fabulous. I was a little shocked that there were so many opened tables on a Friday night -- so odd as everything was so well done. The staff is friendly and the spaces is welcoming and has wonderful ambiance. read more

Great new spot on the UWS! The sweet potato gnocchi was the best I have ever had, and the chocolate chip cookies were to die for. Warm and cozy, it is hip enough for a date but also definitely manageable with a family. Worth a visit! read more

Last one out turn out the lights! This place is definitely on the road to closing. Not too crowded for a Saturday night. I came to check this place out because while the menu is small, it has a vegetarian matzoh ball soup, which is hard to find. The four of us took a long time figuring out what we wanted on the menu only to be told while ordering that they had run out of the matzoh ball soup in the morning! Like other reviewers have mentioned, they seem to be randomly out of things. I asked if I could have the cheeseboard without the meat and interestingly the waiter said that he would have to ask the chef. He came back and that the chef said I could not have it without the meat strange since it was still supposed to have crackers and cheese and fig jam. The reason I was hoping for an appetizer was because there was nothing put on the table. Now I had looked at yelp ahead, so I knew that they didn't serve bread, but I had been interested in the bean dip and fresh veggies which they serve as the alternative to bread. So after quite a long time with nothing, I asked the server about the bean dip. He said and I quote, "I guess we could make up some more." He was really nice about it, but how crazy! We were very specific in our orders of what we wanted as appetizers and what we wanted for the main course. Instead, things came out randomly with long waits in between. We received a salad at the end of the meal. Meanwhile, we were quiet as we listen to a couple sitting in the back, very upset, saying that they had been sitting there for an hour waiting. The waiter was super nice to everyone, but clearly overwhelmed. I think that everyone in the restaurant felt bad for him and tolerated it a lot more because of that. He was a nice guy. For dessert I ordered the cookie in a skillet. I asked for vanilla ice cream on it and they said that would be extra. It ended up being eight dollars extra, which seems a little steep to me. read more

Long time eater, first time reviewer. This is a friend's friend's restaurant, and so I broke my rule about not going to a place until it's been open for a month. And after our meal, I may have to review my rule. Four of us had about eleven things from the menu - it's designed for sharing, which is our favorite way to eat. Almost everything was really tasty and well prepared, even the items that you don't usually find in restaurants. The matzoh balls need work, but everyting else was realy well cooked and the kitchen is clearly getting their sh*t together nicely. Room is very pleasant to be in. They've done a lot to lighten it up and make it feel inviting and warm, as opposed to the darker look of the previous occupants. The staff went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable, and answered my mother in law's questions about the menu accurately and with good humor. Overall it was a much better experience than I was expecting and we'll 100% be back for more! read more

Fantastic food, great experience, warm and cozy atmosphere the Chicken paillard is out of this world read more

We went for Father's Day. Even though we had a reservation for three, we were offered a couple of two tops inside which we declined. We were shown to the back room where we were instructed to wait while they cleaned off a four top. We waited 5 minutes at least. When we were finally seated, service was extremely slow. We had 4 different people come to the table so I'm not sure who our server was. Of the few menu items, they were already out of one of them (at Lunch!) We ordered items that didn't require cooking but still took a awhile and the one item that did require cooking we were told after the fact was now burned and wouldn't be available. We then ordered another item that never came. The food was average but the service is why I won't waste another dining experience here. read more

Food was delish, service was great, and ambiance was just what I look for in a restaurant: cool, easy-going, fun. Nothing else like it on UWS. read more

The service was great and ambience was nice. The food taste ranged from great to nice. The problem was the portion. A 38$ skirt steak was about 4''x 3''. With a ton of arugula to fill the plate. Not cool. Similar with the chicken paillard. Unfortunately, even with today's prices, these were ridiculous. read more