Great selection of small plates. Phenomenal cocktail options as well. Great looking place. Can't wait to go back when we are back in town.

Mediocre food. The steak was overcooked. Not what I expected from a restaurant affiliated with Tyler Anderson, of the incredible Millwright. The rooftop novelty was also a waste, since we sat near the elevators and had zero view of anything. Also, loud trendy rap music is as major vibe killer when trying to have a nice dinner. New Haven is packed with great restaurants, and this isn't one of them. read more

Beautiful rooftop bar on top of the Blake Hotel. This place gets crowded very quickly so get there early. Drink prices are average for an upscale new haven bar. Atmosphere is wonderful, great view of course , luscious plants and comfortable furniture. You can only get small appetizers here so if you want a full meal you'll have to go downstairs to their fabulous restaurant The Hamilton Update: Came back tonight after seeing a post on social media about High on George reopening AND serving full meals. I was beyond excited!!! My first experience was pretty fabulous so I was expecting the same this time but sadly it fell short. The table we were sat at was just way to hot and we wanted to move. I understand that the waiters/waitress' have to clear thing with their manager however saying "we have more reservations coming in" doesn't really mean much to me considering we had a reservation too and we were there first. Naturally I would assume we would get a choice of table over a party who's not even present. They were accommodating and very polite, as I said maybe they were just following procedures. On to the meal.....I want to lead by saying everything we had was cooked to absolute perfection and was bursting with flavors. I did find the tomatoes in their fresh tomato appetizer to be a little unripe but that might just be me. The dish really was exceptional in flavor. But if I had to be picky that would be my only criticism. One tip that would really be helpful would be to be told what was not available on the menu BEFORE we start ordering. I asked for the tuna tartar...nope they don't have it today. Then I was told no salmon dish either (which is what I wanted as well) then I chose the filet instead. Nope they didn't have that either. I got the hanger steak they suggested instead and it was phenomenal. Cooked perfect and one of the best bearnaise sauce I've ever had. Lastly ( and this really bugged me) when I got the bill I wasn't aware each seltzer would be $3 each. Would have been nice to be told especially for non drinkers. I brushed it off cuz this is a higher end place and they probably use individual bottles which do cost them money so I get it. However the class went out the window (along with all Covid protocol apparently ) when the table next to us decided to get up and take photos. It was fine until they didn't want to take them at their own table and went to one across from us where they stood on top of the chairs to all fit in the photos and touched every chair at that table. Your menu says high end but your staff doesn't seem to be on the same page. I'm really disappointed by this and an experience like this will make me rethink even bothering to go up there. read more

I came to this place with a group of 5, wanted to stand at the bar and have a drink. We were told they were "at capacity" and we were not allowed to just stand at the bar to order a drink. Host was incredibly rude and stuck up. This is New Haven, not New York City. I've never encountered attitude and service like this in New Haven and expect more from a local establishment. I will be very reluctant to return given my initial experience. Very disappointed by this much anticipated place. read more

came here several months back with my hunnie after some personal troubles #life SO this is a retro review only planned on getting libations & a snack, then decided the menu looked A+++ and got some entrees as well. i got some salmon ridiculousness, i have no idea what my counterpart ordered because i was unsober salmon was absurdly good. the waiter/manager/jedi walking around asked how our meal was, i said "genuinely one of the best meals i've had in a while" let me tell u babies something. 10 minutes later my mans comes back with CHICKEN WINGS? an entire plate of their c. wings appetizer, on the house, said he "loves customers like us". wings were delicious, vibes were delicious, and my guy must have been a Top Secret Master Empath because he could tell my heart was hurting and sought to provide me comfort in the way of sweet, spicy, perfectly cooked chicken wings also that atmosphere?? the plants? the setting september sun? the knowledge that each and every one of us follows a singular path to death, all the while knowing nothing of an afterlife??? absolutely perfecto. also this is the type of place where u go when u want to look fly and attract the attention of any and all hunnies of any and all persuasions #IYKYK read more

Staff is incredible rude. The food and drink is incredibly overpriced, because they think they are a New York City-level establishment. Go to any other bar within two blocks from here for a better experience and cheaper food/drink. read more

Food, service and ambiance was stellar! I ordered the stripe bass with the potatoes and it was so delicious and fresh. My friends ordered the tuna tostada and short ribs with fries and loved every bite. Our server was super nice and I loved the ambiance. Definitely nice for a date night or ladies night. Can't wait to go back :) read more

Awesome ambience and a great raw bar menu! This place truly feels like a classy, Manhattan rooftop bar! Would've given 5 stars if the wine menu had a broader selection. read more

Stopped for a drink to check out the bar. The hostess was rude, telling us to "stand over there" at the corner of the bar. We had just gotten there, so it's not like we were in the way or anything. I thought maybe because I wasn't overly dressed (jeans, black tee shirt, hair done), but there were 4 people at the bar wearing hats and dressed more casual than I was, so I don't get it. Had a drink, which was decent. I told the hostess next time I'll make sure I wear a baseball hat so I can check out the full bar. Pretentious stuff like that from a business in a city like New Haven won't go over well with a lot of people. read more

I had a great time at High George. I had one of their pasta dishes and it was delicious! Overall the food, drinks, and service were great. Our waitress Sonia went above and beyond to make our experience an enjoyable one. Loved the ambiance of the restaurant as well! Will definitely be returning. read more

Visited High George with a friends to catch up and have drinks and share an appetizer. We were excited to take in the rooftop views and catch up. After we ordered an appetizer and drinks, our waitress informed us that we weren't "allowed" to order another drink unless we each purchased an appetizer or entree again. Why advertise as a bar and restaurant if people can't just order drinks and appetizers and relax? We weren't taking up space, the place was dead when we got there. The entire time we were made to feel uncomfortable like the staff and management wanted us to leave THE ENTIRE TIME. They kept looking at us from a far as we just tried to have a nice evening. If you aren't seemingly rich to the management and staff, they won't give you the time of day. Instead of letting us order drinks, giving them our money, we were told we weren't allowed to order more. I guess our money wasn't good enough there? read more

Saturday 8-17-- Opens 4:00 Came in early for drinks and some food. Staff was very friendly from hostess to servers. We had Tory, very nice, friendly knowledgeable. Oysters were good and cheap $1 ea until 6. Tried variety of Skewers and Hot buns, others like the Blue Fish which I wouldn't think I would like but very good. Nice atmosphere, great staff fun night. Must visit if in New Haven. read more

Beautiful space and live the retractable roof! Staff was friendly and responsive, especially with how busy they are. Food was delicious, love the take on the hamburger they have there. Will be back again! read more

Just had yet another awesome evening at High George. Extraordinary service from both Dominique and Brian. Get the Sazerac,it's the best in town and the burger is super delicious. read more

The view of the skyline is gorgeous, totally recommend going for dinner. The staff was also super friendly and the food was really good and reasonably priced. Will definitely be coming back read more

We went out for an evening drink and dinner and had a phenomenal time at this bar/restaurant in the heart of New Haven. The team was very well prepared and trained to serve us safely amidst all that's going on. They were cautious and safe but made sure we had a lovely time! We started off with the Duck Wings and Mussels, which were outstanding! Highly recommend!! The server recommended the mussels and even brought us extra bread knowing we would want to dip in the sauce. She was couldn't have been more right! Next, we had the Rigatoni Bolognese and Hanger Steak which came steaming hot to the table. The bolognese sauce was spiced perfectly and wasn't too heavy and the steak was cooked to perfection (tip: definitely ask for it to be cooked Medium, the servers recommend it and it was delicious!!). We were celebrating a hectic week and a huge accomplishment so they even got us a sundae desert to celebrate! All in all, this a was a prime dining experience that I would highly recommend again and again! Our servers made sure we had a perfect night and they delivered. If you're looking for great drinks, mouth-watering food and beautiful view, this is where you wanna be! Thank you for the great experience while taking all the precautions to make us feel safe. Cheers! read more

High George - The view from the patio - Bars Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

My family went to High George for my Dads birthday celebration.The entire experience was fantastic,;Food,Cocktails,Atmosphere,and Service were all amazing.Chef Tyler and Team(Kevin) made our outing safe and memorable.We will definitely return. read more

I came to eat at this restaurant with a large party. No waitress for 30 minutes to take drinks and appetizers order. Then We ordered drinks waited another 15 minutes. Waitress then told us our appetizers was not put in and said she would. 10 minutes later David comes to tell us that he would not put any orders in until all parties were ready to order. That in order to give us the best service we had to wait. I have never been to a restaurant where they would not feed someone when they was hungry. David was nasty and very unprofessional! Will never come back to this restaurant again! Guess what happened everyone started to order entrees and not appetizers! No bread while everybody else tables had bread! Now it is an hour later, a couple of people have had nothing to eat. Burgers were not done. Then when one burger came back it came as a half a burger. My steak was cold! This place is horrible! People came in after us and ate before us! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed the quick experience for some small plates. Cheese fondue along with the corn dog plate - great stop in New Haven! Chef Ashley is on top of her game! read more

Classic case of putting revenue in front of customer experience. Tried to squeeze our party of three into a very small two top with third seat right in the aisle. Offered no reasonable solution. We left. read more

Beautiful roof top bar, with small plates and a great cocktail menu. Really enjoyed the oysters, and the lobster bao was delicious. Late afternoon was a bit hot, but was worth enjoying the open roof top atmosphere. All the staff was super friendly and very attentive. read more

Had a great experience per usual however, Dominique made the experience well worth it. Her hospitality and the way she treated us like family ensured that High George would be a place I frequent often. read more

Great drinks and friendly service- especially from Dominique! She was so attentive and happy to answer any questions we had. Chill and seasonal ambiance- where else are you going to get a roof top experience in New Haven? read more

Such a cute rooftop with amazing food and drinks! Definitely recommend the cheese fondue and berry limoncello spritz shout out to our waitress Dominique for making this such a fun happy hour! read more

Ate in the roof. It was a slow 1/4 full early Saturday evening, the host made literal scoff noises why my gf asked to be seated under the heater instead of where he was leading us, it then took ten minutes of the menus to come, menu items lacked decent descriptions, we ordered drinks and asked an allergy question, the waiter took 15 minutes to come back with an answer about allergies, and while two employees stood chatting with the bartender... our drinks still weren't made. If we had not been super hungry and wishing for friends at a play at Yale to get free, we would have left. The mushrooms and the calamari small plates were bland and the calamari was off tasting. We tried to pay and leave, asking for the check twice over 15 minutes and frankly walked to the bartender and said we were going to walk out if we didn't get our check immediately. 3 seconds later and it was in my hand. Legitimately the worst dining experience I had in New Haven in years. Rude host, slow staff, slow bar, mediocre at best food, and $$$. Never going back. read more

Just had drinks here, but it was a very stylish, hip spot with the unique feel of a rooftop setting. I will try the food if I can the next time I stop by. No complaints really, but the fact that it closes kind of early(midnight the latest) is disappointing. read more

This place was amazing in the Summer. What had happened?! My bf & I came back in the night before Thanksgiving in hopes for the same experience with the new Winter rooftop & Winter cocktails, but unfortunately, this place has apparently gone downhill very fast. Service at the bar was flat out bad. The place is less than 1/4 full and we had to wait over 5 min just to ask the bar back whom was staring off into space if we could get a drink menu. After flagging down the bartender to order a Free Rider at the empty bar, it literally tasted like a screwdriver, mind you there is no mention of OJ in this drink on the menu. I asked the bartender Tori why this drink tastes like OJ, and she stated that it in fact has OJ in it. I double checked the menu; sure enough, NO OJ is supposed to be in this drink! I was not even able to finish it. And was never asked again if I would like to order another drink, even after finishing my dinner. Dinner was also below expectations. We even had to ask for plates. The chicken in the schnitzel bun was very rubbery. I wish I would've just gone to Shake Shack. Will not return until next Aperol spritz season. read more