My cousin (god we love her) lives in the building next door so for the past 2 years Haven has been…read moreher haunt. Now I have a thing when people say "it's just next door" or "it's right down the street." What did George Dubya say? Fool me once and it's shame on you, fool me twice and the shame is mine for getting us into a war based on lies and greed?" Yeah something like that. Anyways, I typically don't believe when people say something is close so whenever I visit her we just order in delivery rather than motivate (ie put on a bra) and go out. But dang it this is literally. Right. Next. Door. As in I can sit on the deck outside of the restaurant and look in her living room. Smh. I say all that to say IVE BEEN MISSING OUT!! Her bday was this weekend so she booked a large table for family and friends. I was relieved to see they had valet. Parking is atrocious in this development so to only pay $10 to be 10 feet from the door was awesome. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the staff know her well and treated her as a valued guest. Here's the rundown: We went for BRUNCH. They have a prix fixe for $41 of most of the brunch items and it includes 2 Bellini, 2 mimosas, or 2 Bloody Marys. Good right? Welp what you don't know is that their cocktail menu is incredible so to heck with the prix fixe. We got mimosas at home!! Between the 10 of us we got cocktails, appetizers, entrees, desserts, coffee. Highlights: -Service was spectacular. Wesley was On It! By the time we finished eating there was another party of 10+ seated right behind us that he was servicing. I hope he enjoys the reward$ of his hard work! Make it rain on em Wesley! -Fat friendly seating. No arms, solid chairs, comfortable cushions. We were there for 4 hours and my booty was never sore. -Food. We tore it up and it was all delicious. My half of the table had the farm house breakfast sando, the fried chicken sando, French omelette, huevo rancheros. We shared the crab hush puppies, wings, calamari, goat cheese salad, and blueberry pancakes. I was nosey and saw that some of my other table mates ordered the skirt steak and eggs and the short rib. -Drinks. I know my husband loves mango so I suggested he get the smoked mango drink. I didn't know it came with theatrics. Dinner and a show?! Btw by the time our table was done almost everyone had ordered one. Lychee martini, Paloma, old fashioned, midnight espresso. Also all very good! -The View. Our party was too large to sit outside but we did sit right at the floor to ceiling windows. In between birthday wishes and food comas we watched the boats, jet skis, and undulating waves of the Hudson. Previous posters are correct - the place is pricey. But high key the people who live in that area are already paying a premium for everything else sooooo. Now, I DONT live in that area lmao so this will be a rarer treat for me. But I was happy to celebrate my cousin's birthday in a place that she loves. Awesome experience - I look forward to returning! 10/10 would put on a bra for this and walk downstairs lol

Best steak of my life, confirming that it is my cosmic destiny to be a carnivore. So good, that…read moreimmediatly upon devouring the last bite of holy carne, I considered ordering another. TBH, I don't really remember the rest of the meal. i think dessert was something sugary, dunno... Service was... oh, who cares when your body is coursing with medium-rare iron and slightly charred protein hunks that the noble bovine has so generously given mankind. And I guess I was there for my anniversary or something. I remember whatever riverfront view the restaurant touts was completely obscured by shitty rain. Oh, but the STEAK... I guess my wife liked her meal. Pasta? Chicken? Chicken pasta? Whatevs, it wasn't steak, so no matter. We're still married.

Best cortado ever! The in-house roasted beans really shine without being bitter. The third party…read morecroissant was not my favorite but I went later in the day so that may have played a factor. The store is very clean, cozy, and has plenty of setting. One down side is the wait time as I went during a slower period but still took a bit to get my drink. If you aren't in rush the coffee is worth it. Def will be back to try more of their drinks and pick up some coffee beans!

I recently visited Kuppi Coffee Company and loved it! The café sits right on the river, so you get…read morea beautiful waterfront view (NYC skyline across the water!) while you sip your drink. Unfortunately, when we were there were, it was very crowded, so we had to get our drinks to go. The coffee is rich and smooth and the refreshers are full of flavor, not watery. I ordered lavender lemonade which was delicious. Their menu is more than just drinks; they offer breakfast and brunch-type bites including croissants, avocado toast, salmon toast, sandwiches. The vibe is cozy and modern with plenty of seating and a relaxed atmosphere that works whether you are grabbing something to go, catching up with a friend, or working on your laptop.

I stopped in this pizza spot to get dinner. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked…read moreinto a cozy pizzeria. I was greeted and ordered: Lemon Pepper and Hot Honey Wings Margherita Pizza Sweet Heat Pizza (beef pepperoni and hot honey) Sourdough Penne Ala Vodka and Grilled Chicken The food was really yummy and the Margarita Pizza was my favorite! All in all a good experience!

I hate to say it but this pizza and wings are just bad. Like inedible bad. It looks like it should…read morebe good but it's awful. The pizza is heavy and weird. I can't even describe it. But it's legitimately the worst pizza I've ever eaten. I was sad immediately after the first bite. I made it through half a slice and gave up. I pivoted to the wings but they were also pretty terrible. Way over cooked and just salty as heck and objectively bad. I tried one more bite from a different slice, chewed it and eventually just spit it out into the trash can. I would normally just not say anything because I don't want to hurt a small business but this food is really really bad and I would have been better off setting my money on fire. Given how expensive this food is I feel like it's my duty to save others in the community from wasting their money too. I'm super bummed. Was really hoping for a legit pizza place in Edgewater. But no. This food is absolutely awful.

- We had Friday evening dinner reservations and arrived around 6p, when the bar area was already…read morebuzzing with people enjoying happy hour specials; the energy was lively and set a great tone for the evening - The space is chic and cozy, with beautiful views overlooking the Hudson; the dim, romantic lighting adds to the ambiance, though the music was a little louder than expected for dinner conversation - Our waitress was incredibly warm, friendly, and attentive throughout the meal; the waitstaff was quick to clear plates and keep the table tidy without making us feel rushed - The food overall was delicious and definitely the highlight of the night: HH wings were hot, juicy, and packed with flavor--the roasted pepper aioli was absolutely finger-licking good; HH short rib sliders were generously stuffed with tender, braised meat and were very satisfying; HH hummus tasted super fresh, and the pita chips were perfectly toasted; the grilled octopus was surprisingly tender and flavorful, although the portion felt a bit small for the price; the skirt steak was massive and cooked perfectly medium, served with a mountain of seasoned fries that were crispy and addictive; the lamb burger was also cooked perfectly medium and was juicy and flavorful, though the bottom bun became a bit soggy from all the juices; the baklava dessert was slightly underwhelming--more dense and chewy than light and flaky--and could have benefited from a larger scoop of pistachio ice cream; the strawberry jalapeño margarita was excellent, with the perfect balance of sweetness, tang, and spice

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Hummus Dip - Came with a nice amount of pita chips and it was good. Dip was very fresh, tasty and smooth. + Grilled Chicken Wings - Wings were perfectly cooked, a little charred and the roasted pepper aioli sauce had a slight kick, but it was excellent. + Short Rib Sliders - 2 sliders in the order. Sliders were good. Brioche was puffy. Short rib was tender and not dry. + Octopus - Phenomenal! The sliced octopus pieces sat on slices of roasted potatoes and the octopus was soooooo tender and delicious. Definitely could have used more. + Lamb Burger - Excellent burger! The meat was flavorful and the aioli added a little kick. Spiced fries were excellent too. The brioche bread did get a bit soggy though from all of the ingredients sitting on it. + Skirt Steak - The steak was huggggge and cut into slices. Steak was cooked perfectly medium and very tender. Once again, spiced fries were excellent. - Baclava - Came with 3 Baclava rolls and a scoop of pistachio ice cream. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough ice cream for the amount of Baclava there was. The Baclava was OK, but a bit too dry for my liking and definitely needed the ice cream to supplement the flavor. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Excellent service throughout our evening. + Waitress was very friendly and attentive checking in on us. + All of the busboys were verrrry active in clearing plates ... maybe a little too active as we were still working on some dishes and they almost cleared a few seemingly empty plates that weren't. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Restaurant has nice panaramic views of the Hudson River and NYC. + Interior of the restaurant is spacious and has plenty of tables and bar seats. + Huge strip mall parking lot with plenty of parking spaces. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came by on an early Friday evening at 6 PM and there was a good crowd inside. There were still plenty of open tables though. Crowd was trendy, music was bumping (but not excessively loud) and most people were there for happy hour (M-F 5-7:30pm), however, there was a mix of families there too for dinner.

The special brisket burger was amazing came with fries for 20! This was a great meal if you're in…read morethe area. Bonus points cause he threw fries in for my coworker! One man band in here and he's turning out great burgers! He was very polite and will be back!

Not cheap, but the portions are generous--you can easily get two meals out of one order. I had the…read morebrisket with coleslaw and cornbread. The coleslaw portion was more than I could finish, but it was solid. Could've used some more sweetness. The brisket itself was extremely tender and practically melted in my hands. That said, the seasoning was uneven. The burnt ends had good flavor, but the main slices of brisket were surprisingly bland. The bbq sauce was a little disappointing too. It wasn't sweet at all or tangy really like a Carolina style. It just fell flat The cornbread leaned sweet and very cakey, not particularly southern style but I did enjoy it. Overall, it's a decent option if you're craving BBQ and want leftovers, but flavor-wise, I still find myself preferring Oiso.

Strangely enough I missed trying this dish on a trip to Tokyo last year…read more I had it on the list to try but didn't get a chance given all the foodie items I had on my list. While I can't vouch for authenticity but I can vouch for a delicious bite. Sazanami Hamba-Gu is notable for their Japanese Hamburger Steak, which is a hamburger without the bun, a very popular dish in Japan. Their version was served on a platter with rice, vegetables, miso soup, and chawanmushi. The patty itself was very juicy and tender and noted on the menu as a beef and pork combination. I included some addons which made my entree far more pricer. The fried egg was a good call while the double cheese probably wasn't necessary. I got the recommended red wine demi-glacé and another with the soy onion. The red wine was better in my opinion. Also got a tonkatsu to share and while the breading was very good the pork was a little drier than other ones I've had. I'd skip the tonkatsu and stick with the Hambu-gu as that was definitely more notable. Service was friendly but the entree does take time to prepare. I'd say think twice if you are in a hurry.

Solid hambagu spot. Had this place recommended to us by a few people so gave it a shot. Walked in…read morewere able to sit almost right away on a weekday dinner. It was busy but there were a few seats here and there. Service was friendly though on the minimal side - came once to get order and then to take our trays when done. Food itself was good. We ordered hambagu and tonkatsu both of which were cooked well with good texture for the hambagu and good crisp for the pork cutlet. Ambiance is casual - not too big of a spot but didn't feel crowded. It's BYOB and parking can be an adventure on River Road so something to note.