Hav & Mar

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   Clarence

   VIP

   New York City

   9 reviews

   2.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The food needs more bold flavors. I will come back to give it a second try.
   

   Hav & MarResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Clarence, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We strive to deliver bold and memorable flavors with every dish, and we’re sorry to hear we didn’t meet that expectation this time. We truly appreciate your willingness to give us a second try—it means a lot to us. We will ensure your next experience is flavorful and enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back and restoring your faith in our restaurant. Warmly, The Hav & Mar Team
   

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   David

   New York City

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Alexander was great. Tuna tartare was one of the best in the city
   

   Hav & MarResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you, David!!
   

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   seth

   VIP

   New York City

   68 reviews

   2.0

   68 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   it's a bar that happens to sell food. it's uneven, unpredictable, not well paced or thoughtful.
   

   Hav & MarResponded 2 days ago

   Dear Seth, We thank you 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 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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   Paul

   Charleston

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Service wasn't great. Appetizer and salad were great. Entrees left a little to be desired
   

   Hav & MarResponded 2 days ago

   Dear Paul, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the appetizer and salad, but we're sorry to learn that the service and entrees didn't meet your expectations. Providing an exceptional dining experience is important to us, and we apologize for falling short during your visit. We truly value second chances and hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to provide the outstanding service and cuisine we strive for. Warmly, The Hav & Mar Team
   

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   Rebecca

   VIP

   Chicago

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   This was the most memorable and fabulous meal we’ve had in New York. The hospitality was unmatched, and the flavors of all the food were so unique and exciting. Run do not walk to this restaurant!
   

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   Hav & MarResponded 2 days ago

   Wow, Rebecca! Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. We’re truly honored that your visit was the most memorable and fabulous you’ve had in New York. We're so happy you enjoyed our unique flavors and felt the warmth of our hospitality. Your enthusiasm and support mean everything—thank you for encouraging others to visit. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience! All the best, The Hav & Mar Restaurant Team
   

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   Daniel

   Denver

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The food and service was amazing!!! Thank you Chef!
   

   Hav & MarResponded 2 days ago

   This is great news, Daniel! Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you loved our food and service. It means so much to us that you had a great experience, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Best, The Hav & Mar Restaurant Team
   

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   Anissa

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   It's not good when you are given the worst table in the house. Right by the door and literally next to the service galley. Otherwise, the food was very good. Our waiter was good when he wanted to be good. Once the food was ordered and dropped off we couldn't find our waiter to save our lives. He would walk by but never looked our way even when we were trying to flag him down. Service really matters and finding the correct service people make or break a restaurant. For the poor service we had I would not come back to this restaurant which is unfortunate because the food was very good. There are too many great restaurants that have great service to waste time at a place that just does not care and have poorly trained staff.
   

   Hav & MarResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Anissa, Thank you for visiting us. We truly value your feedback and are deeply sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. Our goal is to provide memorable visits with delicious flavors, excellent service, and a fantastic atmosphere, and we clearly fell short. Your comments are important to us, and we are grateful you took the time to share them. We have reached out to you privately and hope to hear from you soon. We sincerely hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you with the exceptional experience you deserve. With sincere apologies, The Hav & Mar Team
   

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   Laura

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Amazing food that really gets creative with mixing Ethiopian spices and cooking styles with seafood. Really recommend the Holy Molé cocktail as something unique. Great interior design and presentation of the food. Our server was also lovely and attentive.
   

   Hav & MarResponded 6 days ago

   We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time at Hav & Mar, Laura! Our Executive Chef, Fariyal Abdullahi, and her team take great pride in creating globally inspired dishes, and we are delighted that you enjoyed them. The Holy Molé cocktail is a recent addition to our beverage menu, so your feedback is greatly appreciated. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you back the next time you're in Chelsea. Best regards, The Hav & Mar Restaurant Team
   

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   Gail

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   26 reviews

   2.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

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

   This place is overrated -I think because the chef is a known entity. We arrived 1/2 hr early for a 5:30 reservation, and the hostess tried to give us the worst table (for two) in the place. She was slow to make us happy with a new place of which there were plenty - that soured us to the hospitality. I could have recovered if the food had been good, but it was only fair, masquerading as interesting. The cornbread was decent, and the sorbet was ok, but our fish and pasta dishes were disappointing. The wait staff was nice, though. Try someplace else.
   

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    Stephanie

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

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

    Everything was amazing. Will definitely be back again.
    

    Hav & MarResponded on February 9, 2025

    Thank you, Stephanie! We look forward to it!
    

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