I love Gryphon's Pub! 204 York has been a staple of Graduate and Professional Student life at Yale…read morefor years - I am glad to be a part of it now too!

This is a place to go for cheap drinks and good conversation. They have a dance floor which gets…read morepacked on seemingly random nights. I'm not sure how they manage to keep prices so low, but from what I understand it is somewhat University subsidized. One of my favorite bars in New Haven for sure. Don't get five stars for three reasons, but two of these reasons actually sort of has a redemption. 1) it is cash-only, which is kind of inconvenient (redemption: they have an ATM with really low service fees). 2) you have to be affiliated with the University or go as a guest. My issue is that there's a cap on the number of people each University person can get in. (redemption: this is a good way to be selective about the patrons inside) 3) My coat got stolen a few trips ago - and it was in the middle of winter. I called an Uber - but it was still extremely unpleasant. I guess that gives you an idea of how much I like the bar in that I returned..

We started with chole bhature and absolutely yum…read more Next up was Pav bhaji and it hit all the spots The chilli chicken will put many New Jersey restaurants to shame! We ended up ordering a second portion! Lamb seekh- juicy smoky and charred for that perfect bite! My expectations were so high now that even their chicken tikka felt average! Murgh Masalam ne to muje delhi wala taste yaad dila diya Even the classic butter chicken was on point! To be honest - Sherkaan in Connecticut didn't just impress... it straight up outperformed some of New Jersey's most hyped spots.

$10 for a 12 ounce Fuzzy Baby Ducks??? Can't even put it into a normal 16 ounce glass like most…read moreplaces??? This might seem like a small thing, but I perceive it as a business ripping people off. There's no reason to put a normal IPA in a smaller glass than it's normally served in. Except to make a profit. So when I immediately saw that when I sat down, my stomach turned. No thanks. 1 star for okay food. 1 star for ambiance.

Yummy restaurant with a great patio. They have heat lamps outside, but it is so hot in the summer…read morethat we did not want to use them. The patio area is very pretty and set off the street so that you don't have people bugging you while you eat The brussels sprout salad was amazing as people say. Lots of truffle goodness and the risotto cake. The mushroom pappardelle was good, I got it without the chicken. The bread and butter here is also very delicious. And I enjoyed a mocktail on a hot day. The coconut Mojito tasted like the real thing. Definitely a great little escape the hectic of New Haven!

I hadn't been to Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant in New Haven in quite a while, so it was nice…read morestopping back in before seeing a play at Yale Repertory Theatre. We went around 7 PM and were seated immediately without reservations, which was a pleasant surprise for a Friday evening. It wasn't quite warm enough for the patio, but the inside still had a cozy atmosphere that worked perfectly for a pre-theater bite. My cousin ordered the crab cake, and I went with the Brussels sprouts and risotto Parmesan tater tots. We were really just looking for a few appetizers before the show, but everything hit the spot. The Brussels sprouts were flavorful and paired with thick savory slices of bacon, while the risotto Parmesan tater tots were crispy, cheesy, and hard to stop eating with the dipping sauce. Service was friendly, food came out quickly, and overall it was a relaxed and enjoyable experience before heading over to Yale Rep. Definitely reminded me why Harvest has been a longtime New Haven favorite.

Loved the old ambiance. This place oozes time,,,, father time . The Yale paraphernalia is…read moreeverywhere. i found the old dining tables covered with countless carvings to be very very interesting . Definitely looks like a place where authors such as Herman Melville, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe would congregate. Simple but tasty food and somewhat a novelty since you have to be either staff from Yale or enrolled as a student to enter.

I do enjoy an establishment that harkens back to eras pre-dating the modern and which prides itself…read moreon history and tradition. Mory's is such a place. Located on York Street next door to the infamous Toad's Place, Mory's occupies a house built in 1912. The main dining room features a plethora of old black-and-white photographs of Yale figureheads and classes, plus a ceiling lined with antique Yale rowing oars. Each wooden table has over 100 years' worth of people's initials (and other curiosities) carved in them, most likely made while imbibing several ales. If you're looking for ambiance, then this is your place. The food isn't bad but it's not gourmet either. Membership is required and you must be affiliated with Yale in some way (as a student, faculty member, or alum) in order to obtain membership. However, members may invite guests who are not directly affiliated with Yale, which is how I got to experience it. I enjoyed a lunch special of pomegranate and orange-glazed salmon served alongside arugula with shaved radishes and pomegranate seeds tossed in a citrus vinaigrette. It was a bit on the bland side at first, but once I sprinkled some seasoning it perked up. Again, food isn't the main attraction here. The tradition and prestige of Yale is. Mory's is, more or less, a clubhouse for Yalies. So let's go back to the ambiance from what I saw on the first floor. Besides the handsome main dining room, there is also a bar nestled inside what used to be a living room (with a fireplace) and is adorned with more Yale memorabilia. They also have an outdoor patio in nicer weather and there are several private rooms that may be rented for events. Whether history and tradition is your jam, or you're a forever Yalie, Mory's is an experience you'll want to have at least once if you have the connections.

Yale Cabaret is NOT the same as Yale Rep. Yale Cabaret is more for encouraging experimentation and…read moreinnovation in Yale drama students and connected groups/communities. I love their values: cultivating love as action, nurturing artistic, spiritual, and communal growth, and engaging the community to expand their boundaries and learn new skills. I attended their holiday show and dinner, By the Hearth, a bit of holiday variety show. Some people sang songs. Some people did comedy. One performer did a poignant soliloquy about losing his dad and his love of Phantom of the Opera. I really enjoyed the skit/songs featuring the two kids who were told there was no Santa. You can tell these students (some are grad students in their 30s, so don't assume these are all young college kids) are funny and talented. Even though every skit didn't land with me, I really felt the community there, and it felt like a safe place to be. I had the dinner as well. They had some basic dishes--braised beef roast (they were out, bummer), roasted garlic parm cabbage wedge with mashed potatoes, and smothered pork chop. They also have starters, such as grilled octopus, French onion soup, and mushroom toast. The mushroom toast was very good, I ate it all! They also have dessert and wines/beers/cocktails. You can order a prix fixe for a bargain as well. Dinner starts at 6:30 PM for the 8 PM show and they take orders until 7:20 PM. There are six (?) tables up front and three tall tables in the back. I started at the tall table in the back, as I arrived a little later, and it was fine, but the two rows of seats in front of those tables were also high chairs, so before the show started, I moved to the front row. I also want to say the servers and the manager was super nice and accommodating. And I loved that the actors/performers and staff were all diverse from all walks of life. Again, I enjoyed the show. It was fantastic seeing original material and you never knew what to expect from one minute to the next, and you could tell they were having fun. I compare this group to like Second City or The Groundlings. At the very end of the show, I was getting my coat and bag together to leave and I dropped my wine glass (from my wine ordered at dinner) and it shattered everywhere. One of the actors yelled, "mazel tov" and it became a natural moment in the show. They marched off the stage and the glass was cleaned up. Before the show, I told the manager that I've been to tons of shows, including some of the biggest Broadway productions, but I often find "the shows in basement are the best time." That ending mazel tov cemented my opinion about this place. Thank you, Yale Cab.

Quality theater and a sexy intimate vibe for a $10 ticket? Even if you throw in some of the wine…read moreon offer, we're still talking seduction on the cheap. Sure, I'm not slinky enough to pull it off, but it could certainly work in theory. I've been to two shows at the Yale Cabaret, and have enjoyed myself thoroughly both times. The quality of the acting is top-notch, even at what could be an uncomfortably close distance. The space is tiny, with very limited seating, so booking tickets in advance is fairly important. The sacrifice in convenience is repaid many times over by the cozy atmosphere. There isn't a lot of fancy decor to speak of, but with the soft lights and the little round tables with high chairs, you can almost hear the air tinkle with glass and jazz and other pleasant things. The shows themselves were entertaining, though I'll admit that the odds of finding a stellar script are higher at more established, less student-run places like the Rep. The shows do seem to be shorter, which is often a plus, and really, the experience is worth your time. The venue inspires love, and that's hard to beat.

Ah, Toad's! I haven't been to this venue is ages…read more I caught the SiR show and it was great. I love the acoustics and intimacy of the venue. As someone who's 6'3, general admission never bothers me. In Toad's I can see the stage from anywhere I'm standing. Parking is always a nightmare so it's definitely worth taking the CT Rail down and bar hopping around New Haven before the show.

Went to Bingo Loco. The event wasn't worth the money but Toads provided great drinks. They were…read morepricey but good. Parking is terrible but it's New Haven.

We went for restaurant week.I order whole belly clams. It was awful! The clams were one tangled…read moremass of breadcrumbs, slightly burned with no discernible clams. The grits was a dried pancake of substance- no sauce. My friend ordered , a chef, ordered the cod. Her dish was too salty and then she found a plastic string in her food. The waitperson couldn't care less. After we expressed dismay, they took 50% off her meal. It was a terribly experience in every way.

I've reviewed Heirloom before. Our 7/4 visit is noteworthy because it was a home run on all counts…read more I've always liked this comfortable space and it's always clean. The waitstaff is serious and helpful. Our party of four ordered Eggs Benedict (2), Wild mushroom omelette, and Tuna Melt. The entrees were done perfectly and served promptly. I am suffering with back pain and shifted in my seat to be comfortable. I said nothing in the process. I was shocked when the manager tapped me on the shoulder and offered a pillow. This was such a spontaneous and kind gesture. Thank you!!

Yum, my first visit was pretty good. I decided to come back another day and try something else. The…read moremushroom omelette with potatoes is delicious, and it didn't take them that long to make. The chocolate banana bread is also scrumptious so I took a piece to go again today. This place is very convenient while I am on this trip so I may be back. They have outside seating, or the air-conditioning is lovely inside!

Save yourself aggravation. Mediocre food and rude staff…read more New Haven has better places for you to go than Madison B Cafe.