15 Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in New Haven

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1. ROLi - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(388)

$$$$

• European • New Haven

Booked 51 times today

Our meals were delicious, the service was very good.

2. Olives and Oil

4.4

Awesome(327)

$$$$

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 7 times today

Great place for happy hour and to socialize. Also, a great dining experience for before or after a show

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3. Il Gabbiano - New Haven

4.3

Awesome(597)

$$$$

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 15 times today

Outstanding restaurant! Beautiful restaurant on the water, amazing food, wonderful wait staff. Everything was perfect. We will definitely go again and again

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4. Salvatore's Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(203)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Hamden

Booked 13 times today

Wonderful meal in nice comfortable setting with excellent service. Glad to see this restaurant doing well in Hamden.

5. The Essex

4.8

Exceptional(1259)

$$$$

• American • Old Saybrook

Booked 14 times today

The tasting menu was absolutely fantastic. I was thoroughly impressed not only with the quality and flavor profiles of the menu, but also the wine pairing and unique dishes that were created by the wonderful Chef. The service was also impeccable, a rarity in recent years regardless of how high end the restaurant has been. Kudos! We will be back.

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6. Artisan - West Hartford

4.6

Exceptional(1941)

$$$$

• American • Hartford

Booked 24 times today

We had a lovely dining experience at Artisan, from the warm welcome to the thoughtful finishing touches. The hostess greeted us graciously and offered us a choice of seating. We selected a comfortable banquette, which provided the perfect setting for a relaxing evening. Our server, Avery, was exceptional—professional, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the evening. We began with delicious bread and cocktails, followed by a wonderful beet salad and Brussels sprouts, which my husband particularly enjoyed. For our entrées, my husband ordered the swordfish, which he loved, while I chose the cioppino. Although it was served in more of a sauce than a traditional broth, the flavors were excellent, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Dessert was especially memorable. We ordered the Apple, Bourbon, Brown Butter Tart and We were pleasantly surprised by a thoughtful “Happy Anniversary” message written in chocolate—a charming gesture that made our celebration feel even more special. Artisan offers a wonderful combination of delicious food, attentive service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. We highly recommend it for a date night or special occasion and look forward to returning!

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7. The Brushmill by the Waterfall

4.6

Exceptional(891)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Chester

Booked 13 times today

Enjoyed our evening. Food was of good quality. Olivia our server was sweet . The owner was very gracious. Lovely building with history. We celebrated our wedding anniversary. We were served complimentary prosecco post dinner. Happy we decided on The Brushmill for our celebration.

8. Terra - Danbury

4.8

Exceptional(85)

$$$$

• Italian • Danbury

Booked 7 times today

We always have a great meal, delicious drinks, with fabulous servers at Terra of Danbury and tonight was no exception! Absolutely fantastic!

9. Washington Prime

4.7

Exceptional(1318)

$$$$

• American • South Norwalk

Booked 18 times today

Great steaks and service. One of the best in Fairfield County

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10. Bull Smith's Tavern

4.0

Excellent(120)

$$$$

• American • Smithtown

Booked 2 times today

Awesome time! My entire group enjoyed the event- food and staff were fantastic!

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. ROLi - New Haven

2. Olives and Oil

3. Il Gabbiano - New Haven

4. Salvatore's Steakhouse

5. The Essex

6. Artisan - West Hartford

7. The Brushmill by the Waterfall

8. Terra - Danbury

9. Washington Prime

10. Bull Smith's Tavern

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