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Upscale bar seating - 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar, New Haven, CT

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar

4.2
4.2
170 Reviews
$30 and under
American
196 Crown St, New Haven, CT 06510

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sonia Salazar
  • Private party facilities
    80 Proof has two trendy yet casual private dining spaces with room arrangements to accommodate parties from 15 - 150 with private bar & bathrooms. Please email Sara Cornelius at 80proofkitchen@gmail.com to discuss which set up can work for your event!!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Cross street
    We are located at the corner of Crown and Temple St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mimosa Bar Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Come join us for our popular mimosa bar brunch - every Sunday!! $25 Mimosa bar - a la carte menu Try our famous chicken & waffles and lobster benedict
    Mimosa Bar Brunch Photo
  • The Happiest Hours are 80 PROOF Hours

    Multiple dates available
    Have you experienced an 80 PROOF Happy Hour? Cocktails starting at $5 & select drafts $3 Delicious food specials such as sliders, mussels & wings Plus our signature 'Let That MANgo' cocktail just $7 Everyday 4-7pm & Sunday through Wednesday 9 - 11pm (late happy hour!)
    The Happiest Hours are 80 PROOF Hours Photo

What 170 people are saying

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar is a vibrant venue with a "great atmosphere" and "super friendly staff." Guests rave about the "ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS" food, highlighting the "jerky fries" and "lobster mac and cheese." While there are mixed reviews on service, the "reasonable prices" and "fun place" vibe keep diners coming back.

170 Reviews
  1. Alexa

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall experience was okay. Our apps were pretty much the only positive about our experience. The noise level was high but it was also a busy Saturday night with a packed bar and dining area. The service is what ruined the whole experience. We started off by waiting 10 minutes for our server to even come to our table after we first sat down to even get our drink order. It took about 10 minutes for her to bring our to-go containers after watching her stand around talking to other servers and not doing work related things. It took another 15 for her to come back with the check after dropping the containers and watching her do the same things. I understand a busy restaurant and trying to attend to other tables but there was no sense of urgency in attending to any of them. Probably will not be back.

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  2. Stephanie VIP

    Connecticut10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Good food reasonably priced and good happy hour deals.

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  3. Kelli

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Mac & cheese with blackened chicken was not to our liking.

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  4. Kellina

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! The Jerky Fries were 20/10! Big portions and everything was great! Fast and friendly service. The drinks were also delicious! We will be going back!

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  5. Barbara

    Dallas114 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fun place! Excellent service. Super friendly staff. Food was great. We had tickets for a show and we were taken care of and were right on time for the show. I’ll be back.

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  6. Bob

    New York City25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good place to go near the Schubert Theatre. Convenient to parking. Wait staff are friendly and attentive Menu has many choices. Food is attractively presented and is delicious. Noise level moderate. Energy level high.

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  7. Tyi

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    If your looking for gorgeous women this place is packed with them ,I walked in with my son's to enjoy a birthday dinner and I had to hit a Damn women,women,women and the food is a 9 prices were great booth seats could use a little more spaces but this place is a 10+

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  8. Jordan VIP

    Las Vegas9 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We were charged double for our bill. We ordered one cocktail (spiced pear martini) and a blue moon. After we paid our tip ($2) and left, we got a notification from Apple Pay a little while later and were charged double.
    80 Proof American Kitchen & BarResponded on March 12, 2025
    Hi Jordan, If an error was made we would love to fix it. We are not able to contact you directly via your open table review. Please email us or call us at the contact info on our website so that we may correct any mistakes.

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  9. Japhia

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I feel like my server could smile at least when she's dealing with customers. We asked for the wings to be served 1st and all the food came at once despite the small table space. Ordered my steak to be medium and it was well done. The music and ambience was nice. The bartender was friendly.

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  10. Ann

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on a date with my boyfriend food and drinks were great we enjoyed ourselves very much

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FAQs

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 691-7320.

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 170 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar

196 Crown St, New Haven, CT 06510

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located at the corner of Crown and Temple St.
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sonia Salazar
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    80 Proof has two trendy yet casual private dining spaces with room arrangements to accommodate parties from 15 - 150 with private bar & bathrooms. Please email Sara Cornelius at 80proofkitchen@gmail.com to discuss which set up can work for your event!!
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