The view here is absolutely amazing - and it's nice and cool! High atop the Blake Hotel in New Haven is a restaurant that even my local friends didn't know about - because it's only open in summer, and not every night of the week. The website says Fri - Sat; when I was there, it was open Wed. - Sun, but you needed to check to make sure they weren't bought out for private events. The space is GORGEOUS - with sunset views and a wonderful atmosphere. I really enjoyed my rosé and the very delicious Shaved Brussel Salad. Service was terrific too. I'm staying at 4 stars just because I planned initially to go one night that turned out to be closed to the public - and also I wish the menu were a bit bigger. Also, the skillet cookie sounded better than it tasted. BUT - the atmosphere here is amazing and it was one of the places I'd most want to go back to. My friend was thrilled to learn about it and wants to organize an event here in the future for work. So yes, check it out! read more

One of our favorite Happy Hours for date night. The service and ambiance are great, as are the apps and drinks. We particularly loves the Caesar salad and arancini. read more

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One of top bolognese sauces of my life. Stupendous. Loved the Brussel sprout salad, but next time would get dressing on the side. Meticulous fresh drinks. Great service- attentive and friendly but also not hovering. We liked eating in this rooftop space- 5 pm Thursday was very quiet so we could have immunocompromised family there without being in a huge crowd. Would return for sure read more

I stopped by High George for pre-dinner drinks with my husband and some friends when we were staying at the Blake Hotel a week or so ago over the Fourth of July weekend. High George is on the 6th floor of the hotel, and it has great vibes - with retractable windows looking out onto New Haven, plants, and tropical vibes! We didn't eat - we had a dinner reservation - but we wanted to get drinks at the bar after seeing it when we walked to our room (our room was on the 6th floor)! The service was great. I'll be honest - I'm more of a wine girl. Cocktails can have too many ingredients and be a little busy/fussy for me. But I really enjoyed their Grapevyne cocktail (vodka, limoncello, lillet blanc, green grape, and lemon shrub) - it was bright and not too sweet and very balanced. (They do have wine, but everything about High George said - "Have a cocktail!") Overall, a fun bar - great views and atmosphere. It feels like you're on vacation somewhere warm and exciting on a hot summer day! read more

High George - Bars Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Had been wanting to come here for months but the rooftop was either closed or had events going on so it took us a while to finally get a chance to check it out. The rooftop is pretty cute. The menu is small of course and pricey. The appetizers and cocktails were alright but nothing overly special. Not sure if I would personally return. read more

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Went back again and ordered the burger..and yeah she's still that girl! Would highly recommend read more

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Hi George? More Like Bye George! If I could give zero stars, I would. My recent attempt to dine at Hi George was an absolute disaster from the moment we walked in. The staff was unbelievably rude, acting like they were doing me a favor by even acknowledging my presence. Forget a friendly greeting; I felt like an inconvenience. And don't even get me started on the table. It was horrible--cramped, wobbly, and felt like an afterthought in a forgotten corner. It was so bad, in fact, that we didn't even stay for dinner because it was so bad. We simply couldn't stomach the thought of spending another minute in such an unwelcoming environment. Save yourself the headache and your money. You should go to literally anywhere else in New Haven. This place is a hard pass. read more

Went in on a Saturday night, no wait for a table. Good music playlist too, ordered a smash burger that came out in under 5 minutes. Very good too, well cooked and golden brown french fries. read more

I do recommend this bar while coming from the hospital lol. Although it is no longer called this. Drinks are good, food is definitely the considered in this side of New Haven- like I said walking distance from hospital. Ambiance is nice, good view even though just a view of apartments and back part of New Haven. Just a clever use of rooftop space. read more

Service was awful. I had dinner in the restaurant on the main floor and had the most wonderful experience so I was very disappointed that upstairs was very different. The servers acted as if you were doing them a disservice by being there. The food was sub par at best. I got the smash burger and it was cold and the bacon nearly chipped my tooth it was that rock solid. Also the drinks were underwhelming especially for their nyc-esque price tag $$$$. Do yourself a favor and take this place off your list of places to visit. read more

It's not very high and it's hot as balls in the summertime. Not much to see up there at night. Drinks are sub par. Seems kind of over rated and the server we had clearly hates her job. She threw my club soda at me (when I had asked for sparking water) anyways, it's loud and the tables were a mess and needed some TLC. Bar tender didn't know how to make an Aperol Spritz which one, is a classic drink and two, the recipe is quite literally ON THE BOTTLE! Won't be coming here again. read more

Have any of you ever wondered what it feels like to be treated as if you're Beyoncé? Well I do everyday and my dreams came true when I was asked to come back and dine at High George. Kim K, who I believe is the GM or Manager, reached out to me via Yelp and invited me back to try the food since the last time I was there I only had drinks. I told her I'd be there Thursday and when I arrived, they had me and my guest on the list and Kim K seated us herself. She was just the sweetest person I think I've ever met and her staff took care of us without missing a beat. I got the lobster roll and mushroom skewer which were delicious As we were eating, they kept bringing us more food and for desert, we were treated with the Whoopie pie & the coconut ice cream which was made in house. Everything was PHENOMENAL!!!! The service, the food, the drinks (two glasses of Sauvignon Blanc) and the ambience. Perfection to the max. I can't wait to come back. Thank you so much Kim!!! read more

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The food is fabulous. The presentation is excellent. We attended the roof top restaurant for this establishment and the service was just perfect during this time of COVID. I recommend the restaurant for dining. This was my second time attending High George restaurant and I look forward to coming back very soon. read more

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I landed pretty late, and this was like the only restaurant open. But I loved it! It's soooo cute and cozy in here! It's like a winter wonderland :) I had the hot chocolate, salmon dip with crackers, charcuterie, and celery root and leek soup. The others at my table had the cheeseburger and chicken schnitzel sandwiches. The hot chocolate was a teeny bit too salty, but it was really chocolate-y! The food was pretty delicious! The cauliflower in the charcuterie plate was a bit too vinegar-y, though. But the service was phenomenal! Our waiter was super attentive and sooo polite! He was such a gentleman :) read more

Came here just for drinks at the bar and was honestly blown away. Who knew a little piece of NYC vibe was on the roof of Blake Hotel?!?! Decorated as a winter ski resort, it was so cozy. We stood at the bar which allowed for lots of people (and food) watching. If you have never experienced raclette before, get over to High George now. The most delicious cheese, so ooey and gooey. You won't regret the calories. Drinks were also ON POINT. I highly recommend the specialty drinks. High quality alcohol and experienced bar tenders. Also the cutest names for their drinks. Great vibe, great experience! Definitely a must try! read more

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Amazing ambiance, but was raining and we couldn't sit along the windows because some water was seeping through. Great cocktails and very curious waitstaff. read more

New Haven is lucky, real lucky, with what has happened here at High George. We have CT's best chef, Tyler Anderson of Millwrights with his 6-time nominee for James Beard Foundation's Best Chef Northeast and Top Chef fame, whipping up delectable bites in the kitchen, and Tim Cabral, owner of my favorite speakeasy cocktail bar in New Haven Ordinary and running the cocktail program in Porron & Pina in Hartford, another Tyler Anderson Spanish-themed restaurant. The dynamic duo is back at it again and I must say, what an incredible rooftop space over at the Blake Hotel. Really tastefully decorated, with a modern chic look consistent with the high-end boutique hotel style of The Blake, the rooftop will be the outdoor space to be this summer in New Haven. I posted pics of the menu to give you a sense of the food and drinks offer, a mix of creative and well executed small bites coupled with equally created and refreshing cocktails. I went straight for the Bold & Boozy section and both the OF and Sazerac were great. Everything we got off the menu was really fantastic too, I highly recommend the lobster roll, clam bellies and cheeseburger steamed buns. And my absolute favorite was the beef skewers, which so tender and succulent and marinated in a Korean style kalbi sauce. SO GOOD! I'm sure this place will get packed and it will be tough to get in during peak times, but definitely come check it out and you won't be disappointed! read more

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Yay! High George. Such an awesome rooftop spot. Came in for a drink the other day. It's gorgeous. And guess what they do happy hour even on Saturday so you can get $1 oysters like I did! Can't wait to come back and check more of menu out and other cocktails. read more

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Sadly this is the only rooftop in New Haven and it's terrible. There is no view and the drinks sucked. Worst of all, the service is extremely snobby and rude. I made a reservation on opentable for my last weekend at Yale. My plan was to go for after dinner drinks and dessert. After I told the server that, the attitude completely changed. We ordered two drinks and panna cotta. The panna cotta was gelatinous and disgusting so we didn't want to get more desserts. However, I was willing to spend more money on some fancy drinks. The waiter kicked us out without even asking if we wanted another drink. That is unbelievably rude. Didn't stay more than 40 minutes and glad I didn't. I think they were just mad that we didn't order any food. Has anyone ever heard of after dinner drinks? Usually that's how a lot of rooftops gain business, by keeping customers drinking expensive cocktails. Any rooftop in NYC would let customers stay and order more drinks for way better views. High George needs to get off of its high horse and provide better customer service. read more

**FOOD** 5/5. The food is OUTSTANDING. We loved every bit we had and kept it all gluten free and shared all our choices. APPETIZER: We started with the Tuna Tartar which had a salty lime flavor topped with crema. The tuna was so perfect on a tostado, it was the perfect vehicle. ENTREE: the best sea bass we ever had. Came with 2 so we each had 1, the beurre blanc was delicious and the potatoes were amazing but the fish was heavenly. We also shared the short rib which was unbelievable and a good size for sharing. They came with sweet potatoes. I think between the 2 I would lick the sea bass though. **ATMOSPHERE** 4/5. AESTHETICS 5/5 COMFORT 2/5. Probably wonderful during any other month besides summer, but we were sitting in a greenhouse at 5:30pm 85 degrees and pouring sweat. I'm not exaggerating... it was so hot. There were some fans but they did nothing. The entire glass ceiling with the beating sun... was not well thought out. No AC. Maybe when the sun goes down it's better, but I would never go back in the summer. **Gluten Free*** 5/5. Everything is marked GF and all the options are mouthwatering. **COST** 3/5. Appetizer, 4 drinks, 2 entrees $175 with tip. We will be back, but not during the summer. read more

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Came here last night because we wanted to check out the new rooftop bar. We came in through the lobby and the hotel staff said we could go upstairs, but the bar closes at 11 (it was about 10:50). We got upstairs and the bar was hopping and the hostess said they close at midnight on weekends. Guess the hotel staff should also know that... They have a unique cocktail menu with their own creations. I had a 'paid vacation' which was a little more bitter than I expected, but still pretty good. A friend got a more tropical drink with some coconut that I enjoyed a bit more from the sip I had. Waiter was friendly and drinks came out relatively quickly. I was really excited for this rooftop bar. Upon first glance over the railing I was greeted with glorious views of New Haven's parking garages. It honestly is not a great view of anything - it's literally just garages and nearby apartment buildings. It is nice to have an open-air bar, but don't expect cool views. John Davenport's, while fully indoors, has them way beat on views. read more

Love this roof top bar in New Haven. Great drinks and ambience. I went during the winter and got the smores. It was a great experience especially for a date spot read more

Had a fantastic date night at High George at the Blake Hotel. The ambiance was perfect. Our reservation was for 8:30pm so the sun had just started setting and it was a beautiful view to then see the glowing moon. My favorite dish of the night was the sweet abs sour potatoes it had a wonderful taste to it. The staff was lovely and very attentive. The front of house manager was also very warm and welcoming. He greeted every table and made sure everyone was having a grand time. Drinks were pretty good, could have been my selection but wasn't sold on it. Cost is around 3.5/5. We paid $140 for 2 apps, 2 drinks and 2 entrees for two people. However, overall great experience. read more

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We went for a special occasion and found it to be mediocre. We found ourselves getting drinks and leaving for sienna. Very very limited menu and very different than what was displayed online. Food was ok nothing special. Probably will not be back. read more

Had a great time here! The manager and his children all worked here and they made an absolutely great team. The manager was so nice and treated us amazing. The food was great and the view was also great! I forgot to review so this was a few months ago during the summer when I was there and once is gets nice again I will absolutely go back to enjoy the amazing outside "but inside" atmosphere! read more

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Should have listened to the review previous to this one. This used to be a classy place to escape to that was different from others bars and restaurants in CT. Tonight was a disappointment. Their menu changed and is now strictly lounge fare. We arrived at 4:59pm and were told they cannot serve until 5pm but we may sit down. We were the only ones there and were brought a menu at 5:10 and then told it was bar service only so we are to go to the bar to order drinks, order food and collect our drinks. The place started to get more crowded and then there was confusion as whether or not there was waitstaff or if we were expected to go to the bar. Poor service, employees did not seem happy. Food was okay for the price. Drinks overpriced at 14 dollars considering had to go up to the bar to order them and then bring them back to our seats. Not the same High George from last year. read more

This great looking bar/ restaurant is everything great!! We went on a Saturday afternoon bar was fill we sat at a table, the views were a mix of buildings and garages but we are in New Haven and we thought it was still great. Manager and all serves were very attentive, drinks were incredible and very unique, wine and beer menu is packed with great finds. Delicious small plates, drinks , service and views. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Two very enthusiastic thumbs up from this cocktail junkie! The scenery is beautiful. Not only is it a rooftop with a view of the gothic revival architecture of New Haven, but it also has a cool mix of potted plants and succulents lining every surface. Lush! The bartenders and cocktails are original and so refreshing! I had a fun twist on a jungle bird, a fresh cucumber lavender daiquiri and a "sessionable aviation" (photo attached). Love the enthusiasm for service and deliciousness here! read more

High George - Flight Lessons cocktail (a "sessionable aviation") from bartender Dustin. - Bars Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Tonic NA - 3/5: High George offers two non-alcoholic mocktails; one with club soda and one with tonic. The drink was described as being citrusy, with mint and rosemary. Neither my wife or I were too pleased with it: it was quite sour without any citrusy tang. There was a sprig of mint as a garnish, but no mint in the drink at all... sort of a pointless decoration. You can get better mocktails at other bars like Ordinary or 116 Crown, which don't even advertise mocktails on their menus. Paid vacation - 5/5: On the other hand, this was incredible, likely one of the best cocktails I've had. The drink is gin-based with many almond ingredients like almond powder and orgeat. It was incredibly smooth without being weak. The drink is definitely way more than the sum of its parts, which to me is a sign of a great cocktail. One thing to note is that the amount by volume seems quite low compared to other bars. This is actually great for me since I'm not much of a drinker and often leave cocktails unfinished, so your mileage my vary. You're getting less drink per dollar, but I think the quality more than compensates. Pork belly skewer - 4/5: Wife thought it was too salty. I thought it was great, but it's definitely on the salty side. The pork belly is grilled and then seasoned with a red powder (I think it was Japanese shichimi, but I wasn't really paying attention), and each piece is interspersed with a meltingly soft slice of cooked peach. You get three pieces of pork belly and two peaches per skewer for $5 which is on the pricy side for sure. Chicken katsu bun - 5/5: I was very pleasantly surprised by this. The chicken cutlet is very thin but manages to remain moist, which is a very common issue with katsu in general. The seasoning was also excellent, and the bao tasted great. (The bao is more like a split mantou than the guabao which are seemingly everywhere in New Haven these days.) Clam bun - 3.5/5: The clams themselves were a bit disappointing -- overly breaded and salted to the extent that you can't really even tell you're eating clam. However, the bao was very good: it was notably sweeter than the previous bao, which paired very well with the clam and seasoning. The bao itself was lightly seared, adding a little extra caramelized sweetness but without being overwhelming like traditional fried dessert baos tend to be. I'm actually impressed that High George seems to have different types of bao for different dishes; there was definitely a lot of thought put into the menu. Overall - solidly 4/5: Excellent for the most part, but just shy of amazing. I'd definitely come back in the future, but will likely pass on the food for the most part. The fact that High George offers fantastic drinks and solid-but-not-amazing food makes it the exact reverse of Hamilton Park, which makes dinner downstairs followed by drinks on the roof a very tempting proposition. The space itself is also beautiful and well decorated, with an amazing view. Service was great! read more

Who doesn't love a rooftop restaurant and bar?! Apart of the Blake hotel in new Haven is a rooftop called High George , absolutely gorgeous. Good vibes, pleasant staff, and good food and drink. That's a good summer Friday evening if you ask me! I ordered several items off the menu. I started with the crab salad, a few skewers after that such as beef and mushroom. Last the steamed buns were so good! I ordered the lobster and fried calamari steamed buns ! Yummy! I ordered a drink by the name of category 5 which was really good. Overall a good experience. I went back a second time it was so/so the food wasn't that good , possibly bc it was close to closing time. I ordered the chicken cutlet steamed bun, crab salad , and for dessert a moon pie. The staff was a bit sluggish. I guess we all have our days. Def would recommend to others which I have and they had nothing but good things to say about their experience. read more

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Being the only true rooftop bar in New Haven, competition is already non existent. High George has become one of those places I'm selfish with because I don't want it to be too popular so that I can visit and not have to wait too long for a place to sit or drink. Their cocktail program is ridiculous, in a good way. New Haven is steadily on the rise for cocktails that are memorable and interesting. Food is served family style though they have small eats on their menu (I love it). Get your entire dinner at Hamilton Park, come here for quick eats and drinks with friends, coworkers. Bartenders are attentive, hostesses are nice. But again, do not come here because I like it too much. Also, do not tell your friends. We need to keep this place a secret. Thank you. (But if you must, try the bluefish dip...and their Old Fashion) read more

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This was the CUTEST, COZIEST Rooftop bar EVER! They had the most BEAUTIFUL winter decor including furs, trees and lighting. LOVED it! read more

I had been dying to try the rooftop bar/restaurant and so glad I got the opportunity! The location, high above the intersection of High and George streets, sets the perfect mood for this beautiful spot which boasts great drinks and great food and delivers on both! Perfect for a happy hour or beyond, as well as a spot to take that certain someone when you are aiming to impress. read more

Best view of the hospital in town! Lol, but seriously, we had delicious, pretentious drinks and food served with only a little condescension. read more

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Fantastic place. Came in wondering whether it might feel scene-y, or as though it was trying too hard to be edgy, but it was neither. Really relaxed vibe, despite having a perceptibly more curated, elegant aesthetic than most New Haven spots. The cocktails were phenomenal. Sunrise in Mexico was wonderfully complex--campari and coffee bitters is not a combination I ever would've thought of, but it worked beautifully. Food was great too. We especially loved the steamed buns. The cheeseburger-inspired one was inspired indeed, and probably our favorite. The buns with whole belly clams, and with chicken and caper sauce, were delicious as well. The tuna tartare was solid but unexceptional; same with the shrimp cocktail. The grilled skewers were all quite good, especially the white asparagus, and the smoke coming off the grill filled much of the seating area with a really pleasant aroma. Our waitress couldn't have been sweeter, funnier, or more helpful. We'll definitely be back. read more

We visited with friends last weekend and the atmosphere, food and service were top-notch. Salads were tasty, pasta bolognese was enjoyed by two of our group, and the short rib was amazing and devoured by three of our group ( one order each, of course lol). The only surprise was that they don't offer bread for the table (we asked). We'll absolutely be back. read more

Great cocktails, great food, great service. High George is relatively new, and I think it's awesome that New Haven is welcoming new rooftop bars. It's great for the cocktail scene and it's helping the culture adapt to a more high end, elegant aesthetic. The space is open air, and has a decent view of a decent city. The bartenders there are very friendly and attentive and I will undoubtedly be going back there for cocktails. I will say that it is slightly pricey, but it compares to the other bars in the area. read more

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This rooftop bar has the perfect combination of ambience and exceptional cocktails. Many like this often phone it in with subpar libations to be offset by a stellar view, but not here. The well practiced techniques from The Ordinary have carried over well to both the restaurant below and bar above with smoked concoctions and herbal essences. Very much enjoyed their take on an Old Fashioned and appreciated that Rye was the star of the show (not a Bourbon fan at all). The evening ended well with some Japanese Scotch. Staff were attentive and incredibly accommodating, and went the extra mile for the special occasion. Looking forward to the next visit. read more

The atmosphere and kindness of the staff is amazing! Truly enjoyed from the moment we walked in. The menu is on the smaller side but everything we ordered (2apps and 4 entrees) was absolutely delish! Price point for dinners was on point. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is the excessive waiting. While our server was very nice she was not very attentive and disappeared for long periods of time...we were in no rush but from the time we ordered our bottle of wine to the time we got our check it was 3 hours! I would def go back though as everything else was very enjoyable read more

I'm not sure what happened to this place. I first came here in July 2021 and it was fabulous. Really great friendly service at your table. It was fresh and beautiful. Fast forward to July 2022 and it seems like a completely different place. No host, no wait staff. You have to order at the bar but no one tells you this so you could sit for an hour wondering why you're not being served. And the bar service is terribly slow. My Aperol spritz tasted like sparkling water and ice. Even the furniture and decor seems tired. So sad!!! I loved this place! read more