Met friends for lunch here on a Thursday. The place was busy, especially the bar area, but not too…read morepacked. Ordered a burger with fries and a Guinness. The burger was hot, juicy, delicious and quite ample - it kept me full for hours. The fries were hot and crispy. The Guinness was well-poured. Our waitress did a great job too. If ordering a burger, be sure to ask for extra napkins. I will return to try some of the other tempting menu items. Or another burger :-)

" Y se formó la gozadera... Miami me lo confirmó... "…read more Valentine's Day with my favorite guy (my son ) started at IKEA and somehow turned into a full-on gozadera at Prime BGR in New Haven -- completely on a whim. We walked in with no reservation on Valentine's Day (bold), and the manager couldn't have been more welcoming. Super friendly, got us seated quickly, and set the tone right away. That kind of hospitality matters. The vibe? Cool, modern, slightly moody -- perfect accidental Valentine's dinner energy. The service was on point all night. Attentive, smooth, and genuinely warm. Now let's talk about the moment that activated my Dominican DNA. I ordered the Sweet Plantains with Cilantro Aioli as an appetizer and when I saw plátanos on that menu? República Dominicana presente. . I felt seen. For my main, I had the Temple Salad and added a burger patty (because balance is important ). Fresh, flavorful, satisfying. My son ordered a burger with truffle fries and I am STILL thinking about those fries today. Crispy. Perfect salt. That truffle flavor hit just right. Those fries deserve their own review. And because it was Valentine's Day and I believe in celebrating myself too, I had the Pineapple Express. Divine. Tropical. Smooth. The kind of drink that keeps the gozadera going. From IKEA chaos to Prime BGR glow-up in under an hour. Great food. Great vibe. Great service. New Haven confirmed it. We'll absolutely be back. #PrimeBGR #NewHavenEats #LaGozadera #DominicanApproved #ValentinesWithMyFavorite #TruffleFries

Old Heidelberg is one of my favorite spots in New Haven. Great drinks, great crowd, and always the…read moreperfect place to catch up with friends after a long week. I speak for many students when I say that Mike is a huge part of what makes this place so special. He genuinely cares about the people at the bar, remembers faces, checks in on people, and makes everyone feel welcome. Absolute legend!!!

Great place and cool classic environment. Loved the beer…read moreselection and though the food menu is limited, most of the things we tried were delicious. Fantastic friendly service even on a crowded night.

Lemon pepper wings !!! lol. I was up here for my kids play date. I had to find some where to go…read moreynot here. Great wings. Host/bartender lovely welcoming. Next time I'll try the burger.

Sarah was great. Excellent service! Thank you three sheets for a great time with friends.read more

Decided to come to their Monday night trivia. It definitely gets crowded so it's a good idea to get…read morethere in advance. I couldn't find parking in their lot but it wasn't too hard to find free street parking close by. Everyone gets carded and stamped when walking in at this time of day. I went to get a drink, and got the hot cider with bourbon. Other people had some of their beers and had overall positive things to say about it. And luckily the was right next to a food court area with pizza, tacos, sushi, and sandwiches as options. The place got very loud during trivia night, and it was nice to be in such a lively atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

First visit- empty bar, pleasant bartenders. I did sampler of pils, Leatherman dopplebock,…read moreOktoberfest and East Rock lager. Pils was good, not too much bite; dark dopplebock had nice balance and wasn't heavy despite color. I thought Oktober was kinda lifeless and lager was, well, dank ( fine for 420 but not beer!). Adult playland unfortunately not open ( shuffleboard and such) but a decent stop.

80 Proof and Barracuda now serve Brunch on Saturday!! Went to Brunch on a Saturday to check it out…read moreas we usually go there for brunch on Sunday's. It was the same great service we always expect from Clarissa! This time we had the Chicken & Waffle, Shrimp & Grits, Meat Lover's Omelet and Chilaquiles, and of course the Mimosa Bar!! All were delicious. It's always a fun vibe at 80 Proof. Good music, good food, good energy is what keeps us coming back!!

Food came quick but our overall service was pretty horrendous. There was little to no communication…read morewhich caused more confusion than anything. It wasn't the most pleasant time. When we got seated the tables were super sticky. A lot of people were getting up and leaving due to the lack of service. Granted we came in during the World Cup game, it was not that packed or crazy busy. They were clearly unprepared but there was one person there who held down the fort very well. I didn't get his name but he had dreadlocks and he was helpful. I've been here in the past and I must admit the service was also slow and careless. But the food is great and the happy hour is worth it.

This place is great. Stumbled across it via the InKind app, and have been back multiple times,…read moreincluding making a special detour via New Haven on our last night before leaving Connecticut. The Ordinary is one of the oldest purpose build bars, with lovely dark gothic wood. A wacky gothic humor and excellent staff, who really care about the clients and the drinks. Good selection of gins. Outstanding cocktails on the list, at fair prices (especially happy hour). Or better yet, ask the expert staff to recommend and invent one for you. The bacon is a thick, crunchy, sugary must. Add it to your burger. And an egg. Get the shishito peppers. And the chocolate chip cookies. And if you're lucky and hungry, the coffin-full of sliders is a delicious bargain (with plenty for the next day).

I've been to Ordinary perhaps 3-4 times. Being a New Haven native, I've been to about every bar,…read morerestaurant, or eatery in the city, and Ordinary has been no exception. First few times I went was during covid, and they were one of the few that allowed folks to just be. They resembled a real speakeasy during lockdown because you had to ring a bell and be let in. My most recent visit was with two of my long time friends on a rainy Wednesday night. We got seated by the "fireplace" and browsed the menu. I landed on a mocktail old fashion, my friend got the bee's knees and we got the big pretzel and the candied bacon. Pretzel was great, old fashion could have been better but the ambience was just what we needed. You really get a feel of old school New Haven being at Ordinary. The staff was great so I'll be back.

Between Frank Pepe's and BAR, my friend, a Yale student, prefers the latter, and as a mere tourist,…read moreI deferred the decision to her. Man, so glad I did. We arrived on a Monday around peak dinner time, but there was essentially no wait (apparently uncommon according to my friend -- just a delightful consequence of dining at a college town during the summer). We split a medium pizza (1/2 elote mexican street corn and 1/2 bbq brisket), proving to be more than enough for two plus a more than ample amount of leftovers. Recently, I've gravitated toward thinner pizzas, a far cry from the typical Detroit (foccacia-esque) style pizzas I used to prefer, and BAR's pizza is akin to a flatbread yet very thin, another fallen angel to the GLP's. The undercarriage boasts a brilliant crust, almost cracker-like. However, it should be noted that the pizza is indulgent all the same. The elote pizza is quite possibly the most memorable, unique pizza I've ever had; it arrives almost crimson-red with a generous layer of corn and takis atop. It's still incredibly well balanced despite the hodgepodge of varied toppings. It's hard to pick a favorite between this and the bbq brisket though; while one is incredibly unique the other is simply sumptuous, nothing pedestrian about either of the two. The service is also impeccable, almost rivaling that of southern hospitality. I always thought Californians were friendly but something is in the air every time I visit New Haven. Incredible!

Based on a recommendation, four friends and I visited for an earlier dinner on Cinco de Mayo (yes,…read morewrong type of cuisine, but we were in town and this restaurant was on our list.) BAR is an interesting restaurant: open air, picnic tables, open space, paper plates, no utensils unless you ask for them, etc. We were greeted right away by a less than friendly waiter who seemed peeved we didn't have a drink to order right away. Strike one. After a few minutes, everyone put their drink order in and I asked if the bartender could make me a mojito since it wasn't on the menu. The waiter said yes, so I waited. Then came the mojito. It was the worst "mojito" I've tasted in my life. I'm not one to send a drink back because of an "I don't taste any alcohol" excuse, but this was BAD. It tasted like margarita mix with lime and mint sprigs thrown in. It was absolutely terrible. When I double checked with the waiter if the drink was an original mojito he simply said yes, not "is something wrong with the drink?" or "would you like to send it back?" The drink was so bad I told him I couldn't drink it. He was peeved again. Strike two. I asked for a soft drink instead and the soda was flat (strike 3), but at this point I just needed something to drink... because who wants to have water with their pizza? Then came the time to make a dinner choice. My mission was to try the mashed potato pizza. It was hands down AMAZING!! Mashed potatoes and bacon on a pizza. Yes, please!! This was the only saving grace from my experience. I would return to BAR again if only for that pizza! Two of my friends had the clam pizza and the pepperoni/mushroom. Both enjoyed their own! Warming: New Haven pizza is thin crust. I got two meals out of a small, so if you visit with a group, consider ordering a few small pizzas so you can taste a few. I would've given BAR 4 or 5 stars, but the unpleasant waiter, the "mojito," and the flat sofa made for a trifecta, so I'm giving my visit 3 stars. If I find myself in New Haven again, I'll be back! Hopefully my next update will be 5 stars!

This was a suggested restaurant to check out while visiting New Haven. We entered on Wednesday…read moreevening. It was very dark and empty which was surprising. We sat inside and waited for someone to greet us. They did not have a large amount of options so we stuck to their offerings. We ordered a large tray of nachos with chicken and several appetizers. The nachos were okay but I had better. The appetizers were the better option to go with. Maybe it was a quiet night but I would have preferred some more light and better food options. The place was okay but I don't know if I will come back here on a weeknight.

Love this place so much. Food, atmosphere, drinks. It's got everything. Counting down the days to…read morenext season. #YNWA