Fair Haven Oyster Company

307 Front St, New Haven
(203) 745-5741

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Camille Pronovost

We enjoyed specialty cocktails, little neck clams, and lobster salad outside on the deck overlooking the marina.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mary-Anne Mingrone

Everything is so fresh! The staff are very attentive and courteous. We only came for apps. I had a dozen little neck clams. So good. Shucked to perfection. Not one piece of shell was found! So delicious! Because I'm getting older, I can't remember what my friend had and it was just last night! LOL I know she enjoyed it immensely. Love the view. Sat on the deck. It was a beautiful evening. Definitely will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jessie Huang

Our first visit to the restaurant and felt that we were not welcomed at all. We brought our 2yr old at her last minute request as an additional guest to our reservation for 4 and were sitting on the deck. The waiters told us repeatedly that there were no additional chairs because they had reservations. My child sat in my laps, which was fine. However from the beginning until we left, there were multiple tables with at least one spare chair either empty or for a jacket. One of them was even put on the side. The waiter threw in a used lemon wedge from the table into a dish we were still working on and was going to clean it away without asking. When we pointed out she said sorry and left the dish as is, with the waste lemon wedge in it for us. We got both sparkling and tap water but never got a refill of water. The service is just lacking. Will not go back in any occasion or recommend to anyone although I liked the food. We frequently visit tavern on state and have had much better experiences.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

David Simon

Ok, it can be a bit noisy, but the drinks and food are one-of-a-kind: clever and delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Scott Mumford

Outstanding. This is a gem of a restaurant. Starting with wonderful raw oysters from the Northeast region and my wife had an amazing Tomato and Ricotta Salad. My Lamb Ribs was such a great entree with the compliment of the fava bean and yogurt side. My wife had the Dorade and she loved it. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christina Currier

First time here. Service, food and drinks were great. Small place, nice outdoor seating. We will return.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew MacLean

Fantastic! Right on the water. We drove over an hour to try the tots and caviar, they did not disappoint! The tots were perfectly crispy and the roe and caviar on there was just the right amount to compliment the incredible flavor of the dill crème fraîche! Every bite was an explosion of delicious flavor! We also had a couple of each of their oysters and they were also top notch! Their mingonette was tasty with the perfect sized shallots in there for the crunch! We will be back, next time it will be for their Lobster Roll Wednesdays!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Claudia Rostagno

Delicious food and great creative drinks

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sheila Hutchings

It doesn't matter what you order here, it's gonna be good. Waitress was very friendly and put up with my annoying dad with much more grace than I would have.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Le

Everything we got was delicious. Found out our favorite were NY oysters due to being sweeter. A bit pricy but to be expected.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carla Staver

Aggressively salty

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Raw Oysters

Joseph Murrell

This was my first time dining at Fair Haven Oyster Club, and I must say I had an amazing experience! Our waitress was very attentive, and I also like how we were encouraged to order everything at once so it could be brought out course-style and in a timely fashion. I absolutely loved the tin fish(spiced mackerel), one of the best I've ever had....definitely a highlight for a tin fish lover like myself! My branzino was made to perfection, and the spicy tomato based sauce complimented it very well! I also had a grilled mackerel, which was very good as well! I'm under the impression they have a rotating menu based on available ingredients, I can't wait to visit again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Mackerel, Tin Mackerel

Marcy Gonski

Attention to detail, and fresh ingredients make Fair Haven Oyster a standout! The menu is eclectic and fantastic. Servers were friendly and attentive. Emily greets and chats with everyone. I love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Reyvin Weaver

My fiance and I sat down for a dinner service and the waitress scolded us for just ordering a drink and an appetizer at first and then she decided to help everyone in the restaurant but us after that. We had to get her attention just to place an order after she walked up to two other tables three separate times to talk to them and not us. Like sorry for not dressing as “professional” as the rest.

Clare McNair

Dinner, drinks, and dessert were all delicious. Fantastic service and such a cool location. Can’t wait to come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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