Hands down, this is my favorite hookah lounge. Everything from the atmosphere to the service is…read moretop-tier. The vibe is smooth and laid-back, with just the right mix of music, lighting, and crowd. Whether you're looking to chill with friends or enjoy a solo unwind, this place nails it. The hookah quality is chef's kiss, rich flavors, clean pulls, and they stay on top of the coals without you having to ask. I tried Mint flavor and it was easily one of the best I've ever had. They use quality shisha and premium hoses, which makes all the difference. The staff? Super welcoming and attentive. They genuinely care about your experience, and it shows. Clean, comfortable, and consistent. I've been to a lot of hookah lounges, and this one sets the bar. Highly recommend!

Checked all socials, place was supposedly open but everything was shuttered when we arrived at…read moreopening time last weekend. Disappointing experience.

Was there this morning. Asked for a smoothie. Watched the guy make it. He grabbed the milk out of…read morethe fridge. It was dated April 22. How can they not be selling enough smoothies to have milk this old? Does this mean that everyone they made one for yesterday had week old milk? And they didn't seem to have good milk. I had to have almond milk. I don't care about that. You have to wonder about their standards. I probably should have walked away but I had already paid.

Located inside East Rock Market Food Hall. They do have a store in Milford and recently opened up…read morethis location. Not the most authentic, but their contemporary takes on tacos is fun. Honestly, the only one I truly liked and would get again is the pork belly kimchi. The al pastor and carne asada were dry and lacking in meat. I would only come here on Taco Tuesdays since the tacos are only $2. The tacos are pretty small. If I had to pay $4-$5 dollars for a taco, I would be upset. Their corn bread was surprisingly good though!

Always good food. Excellent service and helpful for our needs. The ambiance is very conducive…read more Obviously we find this restaurant very welcoming.

Nice ambiance and fast and friendly service! Great for…read morepeaceful and tasy lunch or dinner. Had their shish kababs which were great came with two types of rice and pepper. Loved the whole mix of platter. More on the fine dinning side.

Walked in on a rainy December 23rd night for some last minute gifts, knowing absolutely nothing…read moreabout cigars. Young guy at the counter quickly sprang into action and walked me through several different options within a wide range of price options. Not once did I feel any pressure or feel belittled about not knowing what I was looking for. Settled on 2 choices because they were the style he was currently enjoying and he spoke with so much enthusiasm so they had to be damn good. Would come back based solely on this experience, ease of shopping, knowledge of the products being offered and comfortability of making solid choices and recommendations.

there is no way there is any form of smoke filtration system in that place at all. not to mention…read morethe owners was rude and I overheard him talking about a customer that he refused to let in. I asked about why the cigars I had in my locker there had an awful moldy aroma to it i was told the humidor in the lockers had not been working for some time . Also there's constant talk about the place being closed or sold when Ever I'm there ,which is concerning because they are selling yearly membership to customers. I was told that I have to buy a cigar now evertime I come in even though I'm a membership holder and keep my cigars there. The place is run down hill and now the mold issue is of concern because I have to inhale the cigars that may be contaminated with mold .

This is a very delayed review as I visited over the summer. Our party of 4 visited on an early…read moreSaturday evening and was able to be seated right away. The vibe is very much dark and moody. They were setting up for what looked like a guest DJ of sorts? Once the DJ started their music, it was VERY loud which was a little disappointing. We didn't try any of the food. We did try some of the cocktails though and they were all great. Also tried the paper bag beer because we couldn't resist the mystery. The beers were 16oz cans of craft beers. not bad! Overall, really liked the place!

Very moody, vibey lounge, restaurant, and bar in downtown New Haven. Stopped in before a late…read moredinner nearby on a Wednesday night around 6. There are couches in corners, tables, and bar seating. Only the bar tender seemed to be serving so service was very slow. I liked the aesthetic and Dj Kamakaze provided tunes or else I'd give a lower rating. Would return for an evening outing, good place to get lost.

Food is so tasty! Service is great. The ambience is romantic yet simple. If you're looking for a…read morevery relaxed spot, don't have to go too crazy and spend too much money. This is a perfect place for a date or for a group hang out. Mostly for adults and mature people who want to chill.

Excellent service the place is nice atmosphere. The band of doctors isn't playing here anymore…read more They were part of the reason we would go on weekends. Food is yummy.

I went here for the Yankees day event. The place is definitely giving that "It's always summertime…read morenear the beach" vibe. The drive reminded me of 13 in the outer banks or A1A in Florida. Just water to one side, coastal highway, and then Riva. The bartending staff is definitely skilled. They're fast, friendly... and make a drink that has kick but you don't get the alcoholic burn. A dangerous combo for sure. The food was good too. A double patty burger and onion rings, at $25 give or take, definitely the right price range for it. My one gripe is the beer prices. $9 for a can of Miller Lite is very steep. I get there's overhead, staff wages, taxes, all of that, but a high price for a cheaper beer is a deterrent. When the cocktails are $4 more but you get a decent amount for the drink, that's totally fair. Craft beers at $9 is understandable. But cheap domestics at that level? It's not the best decision there. But other than the drink prices, it's clean, great staff, very good food, and an experience that made me go "I'll come back when it's summertime for sure"

This might be someone else's cup of tea, but unfortunately it just wasn't mine…read more When I first saw this restaurant on Instagram, I genuinely thought it was an upscale waterfront restaurant. As the date got closer and I looked more into it, I realized it was actually more of a sports bar/entertainment venue vibe which, honestly, I should have known going in. That's on me. I'm just not a sports girlie, and this place is clearly made for people who love that atmosphere. We went on Fourth of July weekend, which was probably the busiest possible time to go. If you love being surrounded by tons of people, loud music, sports fans, jerseys everywhere, and a high-energy crowd, this could be your dream night. The World Cup was on, everyone was dressed in their team gear, and the energy was definitely there. But for me personally, it was overwhelming. It was also 101 degrees outside, and while part of the area is partially enclosed, most of the space is outdoors. Between the heat and the crowds, I was just uncomfortable. Again, that's not necessarily the restaurant's fault the weather and holiday weekend definitely played a role but it affected my overall experience. We arrived around 5:30 PM because we wanted to catch happy hour (which ended at 6). Parking was easy, and the line to get in only had a few people ahead of us, so no complaints there. The surprise came when we reached the entrance and were told there was a $20 cover charge. When I asked if there was usually a cover, they said no, but because it was a holiday weekend and they "had a lot going on," they were charging one. My issue was that this wasn't advertised anywhere on their Instagram or when we were planning our visit, so that was frustrating. Paying $20 to enter a mostly outdoor venue where there weren't even seats available didn't sit well with me. All the tables were full, so we ended up sharing a table with another couple. We ordered the wood-fired pizza -- buffalo chicken and margarita and I'd rate it about a 7/10. It was good, but nothing that I'd specifically go back for. They do have a lot of other food options, but I personally only tried the pizza. For drinks, they have cute bucket options, but I didn't want that. I ordered a Peach on the Beach (whiskey-based), and it was fine. Drink prices were actually reasonable and not overpriced. They also have a creamery, which was a nice touch. I got a scoop of pistachio ice cream for $5.31, and that was honestly very good. They advertised fireworks at 9 PM, but as it got closer, the DJ announced that guests would need to leave the property, walk across the street to the beach to watch them, and then wait in line again to get back inside. At that point, we decided to leave. When we left, the line to get into the restaurant was absolutely massive; there was no way I would have waited in that. Getting out of West Haven was also a nightmare. It took me about 45 minutes to get out, even though getting there only took a couple of minutes. Overall, I think this place could be a great time for the right person. If you love sports, big crowds, loud music, and a party atmosphere, you will probably have a blast. If you're looking for an upscale waterfront dining experience, higher-end food, or a more relaxed night out, this probably isn't the place. My biggest advice: don't go on a holiday weekend unless you're specifically looking for that packed, high-energy experience. On a regular weekend, I could see this being a completely different experience.

I ordered takeout and it was absolutely delicious. It arrived really hot too. The falafel was…read morecrunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The hummus was legit and so was the TAMARI. I enjoyed this meal thoroughly. I was brought promptly and hot.

It was my first time here. My better half has been here quite a few times in the past, and always…read morespoke highly of it. Mediterranean is not my jive but it seemed like a good spot for a date night. Seemed. We were seated quickly, which was nice. It wasn't what I'd consider busy, but apparently it was busy for them on this particular night of service. Took about 15min from the time we were seated to have our order taken. Better half says it is usually more calming and intimate. Tonight absolutely was not that. It gives... Starbucks, if it served Mediterranean food... like, no coffee. With teacup candles. Real ones. (fire code???) I ordered the wings, with low expectations. Anyone that knows me and my heart also knows how I feel about a good wing. These wings were not that. They came out looking exactly how I anticipated them to based on what I saw in previous reviews (and the item description, which, shockingly, was painfully accurate) -- sad, and beige. First bite revealed various shades of pink, although the skin was seasoned nicely. I'm partial against this style of chicken wing so its hard for me to give it any credit... moving on. I also had the chicken kebab sandwich... which isn't really a sandwich. Its more of a ... gyro? I liked it. The chicken in the sandwich was really nice. Cooked well, definitely cooked better than the wings. Wish the cuts/pieces were smaller though. It was nice and hot, but also kind of wet, I guess from steam? It came wrapped in sort of a parchment paper, that was also wet. And the closer I got to the end, the more liquid dripped out from the bottom. Water mixed with tomato, other spices and whatnot... it wasn't pretty. I got less and less interested as I made progress. Better half got the Merguez Kebab Sandwich/gyro thing. Similar to my Chicken Kebab, the cuts of meat were huge however it was just hard to come to terms with the notion that they were each fully cooked through, and it was also... wet. More wet than my Chicken Kebab. She didn't finish it, and I don't blame her. The hummus was nice. The pita was hot and fresh. You could see some of the char from the skillet it was made in, which was nice. Unfortunate that either are individual at-cost appetizers (although looking at my receipt, I can infer that the first pita was included with the hummus as I was only charged for one and we had two). I don't think I will be returning there on my own volition. Maybe tonight was a bad night, and that happens sometimes. The staff were certainly nice, and considering it was a Saturday evening, the volume of patrons is worth appreciation. It wasn't rowdy, the music was nice, the ceiling fan blades passing over one of the ceiling lights drove me crazy a little bit, but it is a nice place. I'm just a little let down that this was how my Saturday night dinner went. I'm still hungry, dawg. There was also a woman in scrubs(?) or some sort of inpatient-wear that walked past the restaurant outside, locked eyes with the folks at a table, smiled and waved, and slowly meandered away until she came back to walk in the other direction. Not sure what that was about, but its typical New Haven shit. Stranger things have happened, lol! TLDR if you're not super picky/sensitive about your food and you're a big (gotta be big) fan of Mediterranean Fusion food, I absolutely recommend RAWA. Otherwise... hard pass -- for me, at least. Respectfully.