Hav & Mar

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   Donna

   VIP

   New York City

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved it I have been before My hubby first time Exceptional
   

   Hav & MarResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks so much, Donna! We're thrilled that you and your husband had an exceptional time, and we’re honored to have you back again. Looking forward to welcoming you both in the future. Cheers!
   

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   Pamela

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on January 6, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Not as impressed as I thought I would be. Food was pretty good. Service was not great. We were there on a quiet Sunday so should have had more attentive service.
   

   Hav & MarResponded on January 6, 2025

   Dear Pamela, We thank you for being our guest and for sharing your feedback. We aim to impress every guest with our cuisine and service, but it’s evident that we fell short this time. We appreciate your comments and apologize for not delivering the incredible experience we had hoped for. We understand that second chances are a gift, and we sincerely hope you will consider giving us another opportunity to provide a more enjoyable experience. Warm regards, The Hav & Mar Team
   

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   Christina

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a wonderful meal! Everything was truly fantastic
   

   Hav & MarResponded on January 6, 2025

   Thank you, Christina! So glad you enjoyed it.
   

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   Erika

   New York City

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 4, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The fish wrapped in banana leaf was our favorite dish - the green sauce on the fish was incredible. The rice that came with it had a good taste but was overcooked. We also had the Piri Piri Hake - the lentils were great, the fish was nice (tho spicy!) but overall lacked depth and taste. The half chicken had a really good juice, but it felt like a whole lot of chicken with very little depth to the rest of the plate and the sauce was so liquidy that it was hard to pick up. The carrots seemed a bit under-cooked. The lobster fried rice was also great. The crunchiness of the tiny fish eggs really gave the plate more life, and the taste made it a great accompaniment to all 3 of the main dishes we ordered. We ordered everything "gluten free" as I am celiac, and the server was very knowledgeable and open to double-checking when she had doubts. Overall the ambience was great (great music, not too loud but awesome vibe for a Friday night), the servers were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, and the restaurant was clean and appropriately lit. We will definitely come back!
   

   Hav & MarResponded on January 6, 2025

   Hi Erika, We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Banana Leaf Snapper and the Crab Fried Rice—both are standout dishes, and we’re glad the flavors and textures impressed you. Your comments on our other dishes are incredibly helpful, and we’ll share them with our kitchen team as we work to refine every element. It’s wonderful to hear that our team provided attentive and knowledgeable service, ensuring your gluten-free needs were met with care. We’re also delighted that you appreciated the ambiance, music, and overall vibe of the restaurant. Your kind words mean so much to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another great evening! All the best, The Hav & Mar Restaurant Team
   

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   kurien

   VIP

   Phoenix

   23 reviews

   2.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on January 3, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Terrible food. One chicken dish was deep fried and dry and the other chicken roast with spices was dry and tasteless. Service was ok but wine by the glass was open overnight. Overall not a good experience
   

   Hav & MarResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you for being our guest and for your candid review, Kurien. We're sorry that your experience at Hav & Mar didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our food, and it's disappointing to hear that neither of our chicken dishes hit the mark. We also apologize for your displeasure with our wine service. What you have described is truly out of character for our restaurant, and we appreciate your feedback. Our apologies, The Hav & Mar Team
   

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   Abby

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for New Year's Eve. It was such a nice vibe--all different kinds of people, some dressed up, some not, just everyone being themselves. Drinks, bread basket, hamachi ceviche, pasta and snapper were all amazing. The only thing we didn't love were the scallops. The food overall was creative and the service was great--friendly and helpful. We thought it was very reasonably priced for what we got, and we will go back!
   

   Hav & MarResponded on January 2, 2025

   Hi Abby, Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing Hav & Mar for your New Year's Eve celebration! We're thrilled you enjoyed our relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and appreciated the diverse crowd. We're delighted you loved many aspects of your visit; however, we sincerely apologize if the scallops didn't meet your expectations. We always strive to provide the best possible dining experience for all our guests, and we appreciate you sharing your honest feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to Hav & Mar soon! Best wishes, The Hav & Mar Team
   

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   alex

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Will go again for a special occasion. La la la la la.
   

   Hav & MarResponded on January 1, 2025

   Thanks, Alex! We are glad you enjoyed your Hav & Mar visit and look forward to celebrating with you in 2025. Cheers!
   

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   Ann

   Greater Boston

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful night at Hav and Mar - we were seated on a high top next to the kitchen which was awesome, seeing the staff at work! The food was so so delicious and the ambience and service was great! We would definitely go back for sure and highly recommend it!!
   

   Hav & MarResponded on January 6, 2025

   Dear Ann, We are delighted you enjoyed your recent visit to Hav & Mar. It's wonderful that you enjoyed watching the kitchen, and we’re thrilled that it was a five-star experience for you. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope you will join us again the next time you are in Chelsea. Best regards, The Hav & Mar Team
   

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   Comora

   VIP

   New York City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waiter Alexander was amazing. He knew the menu through and through and made excellent suggestions.
   

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    John

    New York City

    330 reviews

    5.0

    330 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Wonderfully creative food, mixing Sweden and Ethopia (Swediopia) and other influences. Beautifully prepared fish. Everything was delicious. The black mermaids and mermen decorating the spacious room add to the exotic atmosphere. Service was a little irregular (on a not overly crowded evening) but friendly. Really worth a visit.
    

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