This place is amazing. The service is great as is the food. I had the octopus yesterday and am seriously considering returning tonight to eat it again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus with Fingerling Potatoes
Heidi B.
So we’ve been here at least 4 times now, from shortly after they first opened up until this evening. The burger has always been a favorite. Still good, but the last few times we’ve been to Tavern it’s been incredibly SALTY. So much so that the wonderful flavors of the food are lost on the saltiness. Tonight I had the prawns on toast and the skirt steak. Both were tasty but I couldn’t finish either as the saltiness overtook the dish after a few bites. The dirty martini I ordered was weak, and not that dirty, which was probably a good thing as I might have had a stoke on the spot from the sodium. The wine was very good. Service perfect.
The food could be wonderful, but for the sodium. The last couple of visits have left us sucking down the water for hours after. For the prices charged, you would think the quality control would be a bit tighter. I mean this in the kindest way possible, because we really like it here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Sarah B
Amazing meal, drinks, and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus with Fingerling Potatoes
Karen Craw
My husband and I enjoyed our visit to the restaurant. This was our first visit and we very happy with our meal. Unfortunately, we tend to forget about State Street and all of the fine establishments, but no longer. We will put your restaurant on our radar now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samantha Sweig
Tavern is the BEST restaurant in New Haven! The food is superb and the menu is always changing so I love going back time and time again. Chef Emily is so creative, and Dre makes the most delicious drinks. As someone who's been trying to drink less, I especially appreciate that they have so many amazing mocktails. I'd be remiss not to mention that the front of the house is just as lovely as the food and drink and always round out the experience, making it truly special whether its a celebratory dinner or last minute night out. Their brunch is also SO good, please make it a regular thing, it is freaking delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dylan Cocco
One of the better spots in CT for cocktails and dinner for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gary Rudnick
Food was excellent. Service was fine. We sat outside. Table was high and seats not so comfortable. We were next to a crumbling cement wall, which detracted a bit but otherwise very nice.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Matthew C
Pretentious is the word I'd use for this spot. The quality of food does not match its pricing. We ordered the pulpo, and it was mushy. The flavors of the chili butter did not complement the octopus at all, it was far too butter forward.
That being said, the bartenders were great and attentive. The service at Tavern is good, the food just needs to be better, or cost less to match the quality.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus with Crispy Potatoes
Daniel Nieves
The staff was incredible! The food was amazing and the drinks were very tasty. Most definitely recommend and will be back.
Amazing dinner for a night out with friends. Everything we ordered was so delicious and fresh. The atmosphere is cozy and the service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yaminay Nasir Chaudhri
Lovely place, great food—delightful servers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amalta Gupta
Everything was thoughtfully curated. Enjoyed the garden seating for a party of 5 -- it felt like our own private space. The food went perfectly with the drinks and wine we ordered. They were warm yet proficient. Wonderful experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Ryan
We truly enjoyed our first visit to Tavern on State and will definitely return for another next level culinary experience. The menu is always changing to reflect the fresh ingredients currently in season. We shared some small plates and entrees to be able to experience as much as possible. All the dishes were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus with Crispy Potatoes
Amie Ouellette
Tavern never disappoints. I recommend reserving ahead of time or even just calling ahead as, while their location is cute and cozy, it is a bit small. We’ve been several times since we moved down the street last year. Their menu is often changing and the octopus is definitely our favorite. I always recommend this place to visitors.
This place is amazing. The service is great as is the food. I had the octopus yesterday and am seriously considering returning tonight to eat it again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus with Fingerling Potatoes
So we’ve been here at least 4 times now, from shortly after they first opened up until this evening. The burger has always been a favorite. Still good, but the last few times we’ve been to Tavern it’s been incredibly SALTY. So much so that the wonderful flavors of the food are lost on the saltiness.
Tonight I had the prawns on toast and the skirt steak. Both were tasty but I couldn’t finish either as the saltiness overtook the dish after a few bites.
The dirty martini I ordered was weak, and not that dirty, which was probably a good thing as I might have had a stoke on the spot from the sodium.
The wine was very good.
Service perfect.
The food could be wonderful, but for the sodium. The last couple of visits have left us sucking down the water for hours after. For the prices charged, you would think the quality control would be a bit tighter.
I mean this in the kindest way possible, because we really like it here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Amazing meal, drinks, and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus with Fingerling Potatoes
My husband and I enjoyed our visit to the restaurant. This was our first visit and we very happy with our meal. Unfortunately, we tend to forget about State Street and all of the fine establishments, but no longer. We will put your restaurant on our radar now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tavern is the BEST restaurant in New Haven! The food is superb and the menu is always changing so I love going back time and time again. Chef Emily is so creative, and Dre makes the most delicious drinks. As someone who's been trying to drink less, I especially appreciate that they have so many amazing mocktails. I'd be remiss not to mention that the front of the house is just as lovely as the food and drink and always round out the experience, making it truly special whether its a celebratory dinner or last minute night out. Their brunch is also SO good, please make it a regular thing, it is freaking delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the better spots in CT for cocktails and dinner for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was excellent. Service was fine. We sat outside. Table was high and seats not so comfortable. We were next to a crumbling cement wall, which detracted a bit but otherwise very nice.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Pretentious is the word I'd use for this spot. The quality of food does not match its pricing. We ordered the pulpo, and it was mushy. The flavors of the chili butter did not complement the octopus at all, it was far too butter forward.
That being said, the bartenders were great and attentive. The service at Tavern is good, the food just needs to be better, or cost less to match the quality.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus with Crispy Potatoes
The staff was incredible! The food was amazing and the drinks were very tasty. Most definitely recommend and will be back.
Great cocktails, food & service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Amazing dinner for a night out with friends. Everything we ordered was so delicious and fresh. The atmosphere is cozy and the service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely place, great food—delightful servers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was thoughtfully curated. Enjoyed the garden seating for a party of 5 -- it felt like our own private space. The food went perfectly with the drinks and wine we ordered. They were warm yet proficient. Wonderful experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We truly enjoyed our first visit to Tavern on State and will definitely return for another next level culinary experience. The menu is always changing to reflect the fresh ingredients currently in season. We shared some small plates and entrees to be able to experience as much as possible. All the dishes were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus with Crispy Potatoes
Tavern never disappoints. I recommend reserving ahead of time or even just calling ahead as, while their location is cute and cozy, it is a bit small. We’ve been several times since we moved down the street last year. Their menu is often changing and the octopus is definitely our favorite. I always recommend this place to visitors.
Food: 5
Service: 5
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