We did takeout a few weeks ago because we were craving a good burger. Prime 16 was overly expensive but fucking delicious.

This is my favorite spot in New Haven and the best burgers ever I love coming here as often as I can the employees are always pleasant and the environment is comfortable. Drinks are good too. read more

Staff was friendly but could be more attentive. Had dinner on a Thursday, place was less than half full, so my expectation would be my beer glass should never sit empty. I had to flag down someone to find my server for a refill. The burger was decent, I wasn't asked how I liked it cooked, which I thought odd, but maybe it's a Connecticut thing. read more

Prime 16 - Burgers Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I've had the Flying Tiger burger a few times and it never disappoints! The Korean BBQ beef is super flavorful, and the kimchi pancake adds a really nice kick to it. Love the spicy Sriracha aioli and the crunch from the cabbage. Everything comes together perfectly on that toasted brioche. Definitely my favorite burger at Prime 16!! read more

Just moved to Connecticut last year. This is the BEST burger we have had in this state! Interesting combinations and cooked to perfection. Our server was so sweet and gave us plenty of space. It is a pub, so definitely has the pub vibe. We went for a late lunch on a Saturday so it was fairly quiet. The only burger I will eat from now on. (I don't eat them often, so when I do, I really want a good one!) Try the Marseille, it's a real winner! read more

Pretty decent burger place with good happy hour deals! They are doing socially distanced indoor dining. Their outdoor dining is less well socially distanced in my opinion. All staff are wearing masks I got the quinoa burger on greens. The burger patty was a bit cold (which is why I docked a star) but it tasted pretty good! My friend got the post modern which he liked a lot. The onion rings were also very good. I recommend this restaurant and will be back! read more

See all

Went in for Happy Hour, was pleasantly surprised. The service was excellent and as was the quality of the food. Would definitely recommend read more

Prime 16 - Pineapple Express - Burgers Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

See all

Prime 16 is a gourmet burger and craft beer bar that opened in New Haven, Connecticut in April 2008. It was founded by restaurateur Robert Potter, who had also founded c.o. jones and the New Haven Meatball House (both have since closed). Although New Haven is often thought of as the 'Pizza Capital of the World', it is also the birthplace of the hamburger. Louis Lassen claimed to have invented the hamburger at his eatery, Louis' Lunch, in 1900. Today at Louis' Lunch, the only toppings available are cheese, onion, and sliced tomato (no ketchup; don't even ask!) Potter decided to open a hamburger restaurant that was the polar opposite: a burger place with all kinds of toppings and sauces. Prime 16 is "scratch" kitchen where all the sauces are made in-house with fresh ingredients. Not only do they offer ketchup, but take it to the extreme with smoked ketchup. In addition to their signature burgers, Prime 16 also makes various sandwiches, salads, wings, pomme frites, and various bar bites. In addition to their food, Prime 16 also boasts one of the best craft beer selections in New Haven, as well as an impressive list of spirits and cocktails. A second location opened in Orange in 2013 and a third opened up in Pelham, New York in 2015. I've been going to Prime 16 for at least a decade. It's easily one of my favorite craft beer bars in New Haven and I have attended many tap takeovers there. I recently stopped in for lunch when I had a half day at work. I looked over their impressive draught list and decided to order "O.J. On Parole": a hazy IPA by Lock City Brewing in Stamford. It had nice citrusy hints from the Citra and Mosaic hops with a slight malty finish. For food, I ordered my go-to: "The Smoker" with a side of Truffle Parmesan Fries. This burger is topped with smoked gouda cheese, applewood bacon, sautéed onions, mushrooms, butterleaf lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun. I rarely order a different burger; it's one of the best I've ever had! After finishing my beer, I decided to order another. This time I had "Sapphire Unicorn": a Double IPA by Lone Pine Brewing in Portland, Maine. It was super hoppy with hints of an orange creamsicle. Along with Louis' Lunch and Contois Tavern, Prime 16 completes a trifecta that shows the world that New Haven makes fine burgers in addition to pizza. read more

See all

Very good service Got some apps and drinks Good drink selection and happy hour prices The pretzel cheese and mustard and odd but the pickles were good read more

We were very impressed by Prime 16. The interior is gorgeous, the location makes it easy to find, the menu is pretty varied, the food pricing is fair, the beer selection is wide, and the service was pretty good. Really, no weak links at all. We had Sunday lunch here a few says ago. My BLT Bowl with chopped lettuce, an avocado ranch dressing, chopped smoked applewood bacon, maple smoked sriracha pecans, grape tomatoes, and sliced red onions was excellent. The only minor glitch was that it came out of the kitchen without the bacon, but that was quickly rectified when I brought it to the hostess' attention. I really liked the salad a lot. The lettuce and tomato were fresh and crisp, the glazed pecans were excellent, and once the bacon arrived, it instantly became the star of the bowl. I chose the basil-lemon vinaigrette and it was delicious. Two of my companions went for the same thing - a $12.95 Vermont Chicken Wrap with fries. It was loaded with chicken and is a great value. So there you have it -a very pleasant lunch in a very pleasant place with good service at a cost that won't break the bank. read more

See all

Prime 16 is located in the downtown area of New Haven. You will need to look for street parking since it is a busy area. The inside of the restaurant have very cool vibes. This place seems like a perfect spot for a date night or a night out for friends. After looking at the menu, we concluded that since the burgers looked so good, we decided to get two of them. The burgers came with fries, and we substituted one of them for truffle fries. Both burgers were incredible. They were carefully stacked with their toppings, so it wasn't messy at all. The smoker had a bunch of toppings that complimented each other, such as the smoked Gouda and the mushrooms. The New Yorker was surprisingly good with blue cheese crumbles. We did not try any of the chicken sandwiches this time, but from previous experiences we know they are delicious as well. We previously went to the location that was in Orange Connecticut but since it closed we were able to track this one down. We will definitely be making another trip here soon! read more

See all

The food was full of flavor and delicious. The parmesan fries so yummy and the cocktails a delight. Our waitress was the best and kept our drinks full. A great place to relax and visit. read more

Prime 16 - Truffle Parmesan Fries with the Marseille Burger - Burgers Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

See all

The mozzarella dish with the tomato sauce was very flavorful. The Buffalo cauliflower was just okay. Loved that they had a vegetarian sandwich option outside of the quinoa burger! The fried pickle sandwich has gouda, tobacco smoked onions and Chipotle mayo. Very very good! read more

See all

I was told if you're looking for a good burger, you have to check this place out! They weren't wrong! My experience at Prime 16 was a great one. The weather was nice and I was able to sit outside and enjoy the weather. I was there between 4-6pm and during the week thats when their happy hour is. It did not disappoint! I had the sangria of the day which that day was Pumpkin Red Wine Sangria and it was amazing! I wish I had a bigger glass of it but for $5 I thought it was pretty good. They also have select apps for $5 and I got the pretzel stick with beer cheese and pickles mustard seeds. Each of the components were great, however I was let down by the fact you get a lot of the mustard seeds and beer cheese but ONLY ONE pretzel stick. To me, $5 is a bit much for just one. For my main course, I ordered their Tap House Signature. I thought it was silly that I had to pay for pickles but I can't eat a burger without them so I paid for them anyways. The burger was well cooked and juicy. The artesian bread was a nice touch, but the juices from the burger made it soggy and fall apart. Their tap house sauce had 1000 island dressing vibes to it but it was good. I'm glad I saved all my extra beer cheese from my pretzel for my fries. What really made this visit was my service from the waitress, Tommye. She was wonderful! Very bubbly, delightful, and made me feel welcomed, being a party of 1. Prime 16 is a place I would visit again, especially during happy hour. read more

Prime 16 - Happy Hour Menu - Burgers Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

See all

Veggie burger is decent. I've definitely had better. Fries were exceptional. Some of the best fries in new haven I think. Also got this peanut butter cocktail and it was amazing. Tasted super sweet. Still open and has dine in and outside dining opens for covid. It was pretty quiet, so I wish there was some music. Ambiance was pretty good. read more

Prime 16 - Veggie burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Great fish and chips! Serving staff was very attentive. All 6 of us had good meals everyone cleaned their plates! Prices were right on ! Sitting was comfortable and place was clean! read more

Wonderful little find right around the corner from our airBnB! Great food, cozy atmosphere, friendly and professional staff!

The food was excellent as well as the service. The young waitress whose name was Megan was wonderful and extremely attentive to our needs I would highly recommend this business if you want great food and service read more

Ordered two of the New Haven spicy chicken sandwiches. Chicken was overcooked hard as a rock like shoe leather on both. Complained to the manager and he agreed and deducted the price of one sandwich off the bill. Definitely wasn't worth the price. Service was okay so left the waitress a nice tip. Would not recommend this place. read more

The food is over priced. The burgers were super greasy and the tater tots were over seasoned. The service was so-so.

This was my all time favorite spot for a tasty meal however; I re-visited my favorite place this weekend and the service was absolutely horrendous. The food was dropped off and there was no extra napkin or even drinks ! I didn't even get water to hold me off until I got my cocktail. No one came to check in on me after my food was dropped despite the staff hoarding in the corner like decorations. Horrible. read more

We did a take out order today and have ordered a bunch of vegetarian dusted and meat burgers. Amongst the vegetarian dishes, we ordered vegetarian nachos, sweet potato fries, French fries, tots and quinoa burger. We also ordered bunch of beef burgers and fried chicken sandwich for our friends. The employee (Justine if I got the name right) who helped us with the order was super nice. He helped us with all our questions and got the order done correctly. The only dish I did not like was cauliflower bites. It tasted like meat/chicken to me. The nachos were kind of ok-ish. Rest of the items impressed us. read more

Prime 16 - Burgers and nachos - Burgers Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Ordered two burgers through UberEats. Tap House Signature and Honey Truffle burgers, both medium well, one with truffle fries and the other with a side salad. We also added garlic aioli sauce for $1.00. It's about a 3 minute delivery from the restaurant to our place but when we received our order, both our bottom buns were very soggy. Our burgers were supposed to be medium well but both looked like they could be cooked a little more. Instead of garlic aioli, we got some type of honey sauce instead, but either way, I feel like $1.00 for that small serving of sauce is a bit steep! The food was good and I'm sure if we had dined in we'd be able to resolve the issues we had with this delivery. I don't think I would order take out from them again but I would try dining in next time. read more

See all

Our server was very nice and inviting. The atmosphere is nice and the burger was kinda over cooked for medium so I would recommend ordering to a different temp if you like more pink. The pretzel bun was actually really good, but I felt everything I ate was just average. A good place to go but nothing extraordinary. read more

Prime 16 - Build your own burger (pretzel bun) - Burgers Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

There drinks were great, our server was so nice and helpful. Burgers? It's okay not the greatest. All the food are bit salty. Had to drink so much water that day. read more

See all

I've had very inconsistent experiences here with service. Getting anything at the bar always feels like a hassle. It's just so crowded, and you have to wait a few times for the digital menu to spin through the options. (I guess that's not a terrible problem to have.) Our table service experiences have been ok; our waiters always seem like they're in a rush and a little impersonal. That being said, the beer menu is one of the best in the city. There's always a great emphasis on local beers, and there's always something I haven't tried before. In terms of food, they definitely excel in the burger department. The buffalo cauliflower bites are one of my husband's favorite and one of his favorite ways to consume vegetables. I recently also tried the falafel bites, which were solid. read more

Prime 16 - Tacos, falafel bites, buffalo cauliflower - Burgers Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I visited Prime 16 with a few friends for a just-in-time happy hour dinner on a Friday last month. I was pleasantly surprised by the prompt and polite servers, and the reasonably priced drinks. After enjoying a blackberry sangria, I was excited to devour my wild mushroom burger paired perfectly with a mixed green salad. The meat was succulent, with just the right amount of juiciness I look for in a burger. The hoisin sauce and aioli offered just the right blend with the mushrooms and cheese, creating a unique taste that hit exactly what I had been craving after a long day. I was pretty full after just half of the burger, and rather impressed by the portion sizes. This is the best burger I've tried in New Haven so far, and I'll definitely be coming back here! read more

Prime 16 - Wild mushroom burger with salad - Burgers Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Absolute worst service comp our dinner still had a 39.00 check for 3 drinks which one was a lemon not a lime to begin with in the drink that's for starts got our food hour later got apps that was with blue cheese wrong sauces never got fries we never mention that at that point Had leftovers couldn't even take them cuz we're going to the Shubert needless to stay. We will never be at prime 16 ever again.For future you should have comp the whole check that was utterly ridiculous. If you're going to a show, definitely do not go to prime 16 read more

Ordered take-out because I had a Grubhub gift. Hands down the best gourmet burger I've had in a long time. And they were quick. If you live close by and still worried about dining in closed spaces definitely consider Uber or Grubhub. Their food is packed well and arrives still nice and warm. They are always playing great music and seems family friendly. Also great place for just drinks. read more

I've never been to Prime 16 because I don't eat red meat so I was hesitant to come here when my friend suggested it. It was either here or Temple Grill so I chose the former. Honestly I thought the restaurant had closed down because their blinds are closed (open y'all blinds) and thus one can make the assumption that it's closed. I was shocked by how many people were in there, a diverse crowd might I add. Yes, that's a big thing for me. I don't dine in places that is solely a homogenous mix. Anyways, we sat by the bar & had such a cute waitress. She was patient with us as we did the most with our order. I made my own burger (salmon on brioche bread, fried egg, avocado, spinach & honey potato chips). I also got the white sangria which was good. When I tell y'all my burger was the most amazing thing I've tasted in a LONG time!! I was beyond pleased. My friend loved his burger too. We stayed for hours and had a great time. So why 4 stars, their "build your own burger" cost is absolutely ridiculous. They charge you for condiments. Like seriously?? The starting rate of the burger starts at $12.95 & plus all the add ons you spend almost $20+ on a burger. It's asinine. I mean it's tasty but come on. SIGH. I'll be back though. read more

Prime 16 - Burgers Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

See all

Took a friends nine-year-old for a burger. The battered onion rings were delicious. Quite the tequila menu but didn't try any was driving with a little one. He had the children's burger with tater tots was very satisfied. I had the burger with cheddar and blue on sourdough toast. The burger was very very good. Service was nice cool little place. read more

If you're looking for some amazing, high quality burgers, this is the place to go! My friends and I stopped in after an evening of fun and ordered these gems for a late dinner. I got myself the chicken sandwich and they gave me such a big slab of chicken breast for it - the more the merrier! Their seasoning is fantastic and the fries and pickles were on point. My fiancé ordered his breakfast burger and the egg, smoked ketchup, and bacon worked together sooo perfectly. Our waitress was friendly and attentive with our drinks. Parking is on the street and that's about the only qualm. Prices vary and the burgers are very average priced - around $12.50. read more

Prime 16 - Burgers Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

See all

I have never been to this restaurant pre-covid, but I am so happy I decided to use them today through UberEats. My cheeseburger and truffle Parmesan fries we're perfect and I ordered the Island Run 1/2 carafe and it was everything I needed it to be. I called ahead to make sure they were delivering alcohol. The presentation did not disappoint. The bottle it came in was spill proof and pretty and the dried fruit garnish was a beautiful and thoughtful touch. I wanted to order another one by itself, just because. Pandemic ordering in can be a little boring. I would love to thank 16 prime for not only making it interesting but giving something good and being one of the few to do so in a pandemic. read more

Prime 16 - Island Run 1/2 Carafe - Burgers Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

had an entire plate of red sangria spilled on my white shirt. as a compensation they took 50% off my bill but did not give me a choice of tip. they made me pay 120% tip. when I went to complain they told me there was nothing they could do and rudely walked away. read more

1/2. The food was good. We started with fried pickles which were fresh, crispy and hot and pretty tasty. My burger was cooked to a perfect medium rare and was very juicy. The fries weren't piiing hit which, in my book is a full star off the rating. Cooking fresh fries to order is a must. They should be burning hot and crisp. Overall,, I'd go back. Service was very good read more

I got the Honey truffle burger with truffle fries, my best friend got the New Yorker, both were 10/10. Try the Pineapple Express drink, you won't regret it. read more

Prime 16 - Honey Truffle Burger - Burgers Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Great pub food. Ordered the Smoked Gouda burger. Cooked perfectly and smothered in Gouda. Had the greens on the side . They were fresh and plentiful with the Best house dressing yet .(would love recipe).Milk chocolate cake was a decent size to share and very good. Service was very attentive. Will definitely be back! read more

Great happy hour deals on drinks and beer. I could tell the cocktails are all sugar but sometimes I don't mind thaGood bar food; we had waffle chicken bites, some buff chicken kabobs and Mac and cheese fritters. All good. The kebabs were worlds smallest portion for $5. Dine in service was quick, the bartenders took care of all the bar tables but they made it work. I did observe a lot of people waiting a long time for take out service so plan ahead. read more

See all

I recently tried the special Fried Chicken Sandwich at Prime 16 and it was AMAZING! It was big, filling, and flavorful. I didn't put it down until I ate it all! I'm not really a coleslaw person, but this sandwich had me second guessing if that's true, lol. The name doesn't do it justice. They should call it the "FlavorFul" Fried Chicken Sandwich. Sadly, they only serve it on Thursdays. I LOVE Prime 16 burgers too! They are all thick, delicious, and cooked to your liking. All their sides are great as well, especially the Truffle Parmesan Fries! Additionally, very friendly staff. The chef even greets some guests and checks in to see how they are enjoying their food. Highly recommend! read more

Prime 16 - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Another awesome place that has everyday happy hour ! The drinks were fabulous. The food was just ok. read more

See all