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

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar

4.2 (178)
$30 and under
American
196 Crown St, New Haven, CT 06510

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
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 178 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar offers a "great menu" with the unique option to order from its sister restaurant, Barracuda. Guests appreciate the "wonderful staff" and "amazing food," with standout dishes like the "jerky fries" and "champagne oysters." While the ambiance is lively, it can get noisy.
178 Reviews
  1. Mark

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, Nice little place, Service was good!

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  2. Jacky

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server, Mateo, was excellent and on top of everything. I even spilled my drink and he brought me a fresh one as staffers immediately cleaned up the table. I had the champagne oysters, and mussels in lobster bisque, and both were delicious. Only downside is that it’s loud - it’s all tile, brick and wood, nothing to muffle the noise, although we were there on a busy Friday night so I’m sure it was a bit more lively than a weeknight.

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  3. Carrie

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Staff not friendly or attentive. And they don’t have many choices for basic beers.

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  4. Gwendolyn

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful staff. Everyone was very friendly. The food was amazing

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  5. James

    Connecticut2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu at 80 Proof and Barracuda. A unique setup where both restaurants have the same owner and they allow you to order from either menu. I had an appetizer from Barracuda and dinner from 80 Proof. The best of both worlds. Food was great as was our server.

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  6. Veronica

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first time there and I had a wonderful experience. The person that sent me was amazing. She was very kind and very tentative. 

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  7. Sharon

    Virginia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    For my first time and it being mother’s day it was disappointing. Our orders were simple enough Nachos looked and tasted not good. Ordered as App came out with meals. Tried to order several specialty drinks off menu they were not available. Table wobbled thru the entire sitting. Sat next to an area that was just a mess. Asked for table by the window they said was not available but still open an hour later when we were leaving. Our server was very sweet and kept apologizing for order coming out they way they did and what was not available. Check came already had gratuity added for 6 people and even though there was only 3. For Mothers day’s and first time it was not a great experience.

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  8. Kerry

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location, friendly staff, wide menu selection.

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  9. Alexa

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    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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  10. 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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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 178 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 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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