Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in New Haven

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1. South Bay

4.5

Awesome(483)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • New Haven

Booked 8 times today

In early 2019, the Siguenza Family welcomed the newest additions to the JS Restaurant Group with the openings of South Bay New Haven and South Bay Greenwich. These are the eighth and ninth restaurants for the Siguenzas as they continue to share their creativity, energy, and passion to provide an exquisitely warm and welcoming dining experience in the communities they serve.

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2. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.5

Awesome(314)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • New Haven

Booked 9 times today

Delight in the taste of customary American cuisine with a twist at Harvest Wine Bar. Harvest's menu features dishes, such as grilled calamari and lobster macaroni and cheese. Some of its main entrées range between seared sea scallops, as well as filet mignon with truffle mashed potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts with red wine demi-glace. At Harvest, guests can also enjoy different drinks for every course of the meal. It is also a great place for date night.$25 lunch 2 course pre fixe Live Jazz every Thursday 7-9PMWeekend Brunch Sat & Sun 11:30-3PMWine Specials Sunday & Wednesday

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3. Pacifico - New Haven, CT

4.6

Exceptional(1440)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin / Spanish • New Haven

Booked 7 times today

We are located in the heart of downtown New Haven NY times, Zagat, Hartford Courant rated, featuring extraordinary Nuevo-Latino cuisine. Along with traditional tapas, some of our signature dishes include Seafood Paella, Skirt Steak with Chino-Latino stir fried rice, Caramelized Salmon and Dulce de Leche Cheesecake. Among some other favorites are our Sangria and award winning Mojitos (Best Mojito – CT Magazine) which will surely liven your day.

4. Olives and Oil

4.5

Awesome(246)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • New Haven

Booked 7 times today

Brought to you by the team at Elm City Social, Olives and Oil explores Chef John Brennan's modern take on rustic Italian cuisine, wine, and life in a vintage setting.What you'll find inside: fresh ingredients, small plates, brick oven-fired pizza, and a delicious raw bar.Serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch! **Please note that most of the seating in our restaurant is at High-Top tables, bar height tables. If you or someone in your party requires a low/dining height table please contact us directly as we are unable to guarantee those limited tables without advance planning.**

5. Elm City Social

4.4

Awesome(320)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • New Haven

Booked 5 times today

Voted Connecticut’s Best New RestaurantElm City Social evokes the spirit of the 1920s, bringing back to life the craftwork of cocktails that has been lost until now. In the kitchen, Chef John Brennan draws you in with seasonally inspired menus that can only be described as “comfort food with a flavorful twist.” People love our style; we were even named one of the Best New Restaurants this year by Connecticut Magazine.We’re located inside the historic building that once housed Kasey's Restaurant in the early 1900's. By the corner of Chapel and College Streets, we're situated across the street from the famed Shubert Theater and just off the New Haven Green. Join us today.

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6. 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar

4.2

Awesome(177)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • New Haven

Booked 12 times today

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar is a modern twist on classic fare with a focus on shareable plates, elevated bar food & approachable craft cocktails in a vibrant atmosphere with two bars, a large private patio, and multiple options for private dining and events. Chef Sonia Salazar of Te Amo Tequila Bar & Barracuda Bistro & Bar delivers another delicious menu to the area. menu highlights include wonton tuna nachos, watermelon feta salad, short rib tacos, mussels in a lobster bisque, and the specialty drink menu features a seasonal selection of delicious summer cocktails with ingredients such as vodka, bourbon, tequila and gin with fresh watermelon, blackberries, basil & mint. Don't miss the Sunday Brunch from 11am - 3pm.Our summer patio dining is an oasis in the center of the theater district with quick access to the Shubert Theater and College St. Music Hall.

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7. Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos

4.4

Awesome(368)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • New Haven

Booked 8 times today

Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos ( translation: I Love Tequila) is a modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar featuring delicious tequila cocktails, and a completely unique taco experience. Whether you are going out for happy hour, date night or late night partying, the sophisticated atmosphere combined with two fully stocked bars & open kitchen will have you loving Te Amo. Located adjacent to the New Haven green, across from the Omni Hotel and through the plaza from the Shubert Theater.Noteworthy: Margaritas flights, flaming queso, one of a kind tacos, summer terrasse diningNot finding your available time? Check out our sister locations Barracuda Bistro & Bar & 80 PROOF American Kitchen & Bar (also on open table)

8. Atelier Florian

3.4

Very Good(756)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • New Haven

Booked 9 times today

Here at Atelier Florian, we welcome you to experience a full array of fresh sea-to table dishes and sustainable meats and produce from local purveyors in a relaxing ambiance that is true to the finest European tradition. Our chefs work hard to bring you the freshest and most tantalizing seafood-centered masterpieces, the heartiest meats and poultry and the healthiest composed salads, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, all with an elegant Belgian twist.

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9. Chacra Peruvian Cuisine - New Haven

4.1

Excellent(105)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • New Haven

Booked 3 times today

Patio Seating Now Available!Chacra celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to New Haven. Chacra honors Peru’s deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name a tribute to Peru’s famous farming fields and its popular national drink “Pisco” Chacra welcomes you to discover our unique take on contemporary Peruvian cuisine, an intriguing blend of authentic and innovative dishes that are, in a word, unforgettable. Bold flavors, exotic aromas, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers, that will take you on an amazing journey that is anything but everyday BUEN PROVECHO!!!We are happy to announce that Chacra pisco-bar has been honored the Best Latin Restaurant & the Best Late Night statewide as well Best Peruvian, Best Brunch, Best lunch in New Haven County by Connecticut Magazine for their BEST OF CONNECTICUT 2024.

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10. Barracuda Bistro & Bar

3.6

Very Good(82)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • New Haven

Named one of the top Latin American restaurants in the state by Connecticut Magazine, Barracuda Bistro & Bar is a Latin American Gastro Bar, now located on Crown St in downtown New Haven directly behind 80 PROOF. The owner & chef of Barracuda, Sonia Salazar, grew up in Colombia but trained as a chef in the United States. The food & drink menu she has cultivated combine the authentic flavors and ingredients of Latin America with traditional American comfort food. The food, the drinks & the casually sophisticated ambiance is perfect for happy hour, dinner, or a late night affair. Noteworthy: Arepas, yuca nachos, mojitos, margaritasLocated near the Yale campus, Yale Rep Theater, Art galleries and much more. If you have tried Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos or 80 PROOF come taste where Chef Salazar started it all!

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Ian
New York City •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Loved South Bay. Food was excellent, the tuna particularly! Service was just right. We’ll definitely be going back!
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South BayPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• New Haven
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4.5
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Dr. EdwardVIP
New York City •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Sat on the roof deck. Staff was great. Explained everything and accommodated all of our requests. Food was excellent. So were the drinks.
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Elm City SocialPrice: Moderate• American• New Haven
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4.4
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AnnieVIP
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful to sit outside and listen to jazz and eat delicious food while still being able to have a great conversation with the music blending. Terrific cocktails!
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Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New HavenPrice: Expensive• American• New Haven
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4.5
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Caryll
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
The food was delicious!! Service was excellent!!
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Olives and OilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• New Haven
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4.5
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Elizabeth
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
Sergio’s was a fabulous server. Food was delicious and portions sizes great. Flavor was good, timing of tapas was great allowing for clearing of plates which were a bit big for the portions and also for the table.Only negative was the guacamole was too salty for me. Overall excellent and will be back.
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Pacifico - New Haven, CTPrice: Moderate• Latin / Spanish• New Haven
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4.6

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