Hav & Mar

Hav & Mar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Christopher

   Las Vegas2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Hav & Mar, featuring Swedish-Ethiopian cuisine, is a NY Times Best 100 Restaurants member, and after having the pleasure to dine there on April 19, 2025, we agree. First, the ambience is stunning. From the woodwork to the paintings of black mermaids decorating the walls, a beautiful space. We were led to a nice window-side table for two, and then our culinary adventure began. We started with the Hav Bread Basket, an outrageously delicious assortment of blue cornbread, muffins, pita triangles, and crisps accompanied by honey butter, peach chutney, and tomato hummus dips. Scrumptious! Our mains - pan-seared bass with purple yams and spring vegetables and a half roasted chicken with salad - were amazingly flavorful. And a side of fries was delicious. Finally, we capped this great meal with an excellent chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream. Helen G. provided superlative service throughout…friendly, informative, and accommodating! In sum, this innovative restaurant deserves every plaudit it has received and more! So run, don’t walk, to this place of you get the chance! A must-visit spot in NYC!
   

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   Louis

   Philadelphia9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Hav & Mar is just a pleasant dining experience - delicious, well prepared food, sincerely welcoming and attentive staff, spacious but not cavernous interior. The food is a flavorful mix of Ethiopian cooking strategies and a cosmopolitan palette. The bread basket wins you over immediately. This is my third time visiting and third time having a wonderful evening.
   

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   Stephanie

   New York City11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Never disappoints, the food and the service is awesome! Will be back again.
   

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   daniel

   New York City1 review

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Was excited about this place. Drinks started off delicious. Bread basket okay. Artichoke salad good. Goat gyoza didn’t seem to actually have any meat and it wasn’t curried or spicy. The mushroom curry was bland and okay but not great. Our waitress was not good. Very sweet but not very experienced. Won’t return. We did not eat one mushroom curry that was brought to another table by mistake and we were given a seafood dish. It was taken away after several minutes and given to the neighboring table. The next day we received a phone call from the management and they credited us for the mushroom curry, which was nice of them.
   

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   Daniel VIP

   New York City14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

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

   One of the best meals we had this year in Manhattan. Bold, surprising, delicious
   

   Hav & MarResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Daniel, Thank you so much for the kind words—it means a lot to hear that your meal with us was one of the highlights of your year in Manhattan. We're thrilled our bold, surprising flavors made such a lasting impression, and we always hope to create a memorable dining experience. We’d love to welcome you back the next time you're in Chelsea. All the best, The Hav & Mar Restaurant Team
   

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   Leslie VIP

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

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

   An absolutely wonderful experience – Jay our server was a delight, the food was inventive and high-quality, it's an attractive space and best of all not too loud. We loved our dinner!
   

   Hav & MarResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Leslie, Thank you so much for this glowing review—we’re thrilled to hear that your evening with us was such a standout! Jay will be delighted to know his service made a lasting impression, and it’s fantastic to hear that the food and ambiance hit all the right notes. We know how special it is to find a space that feels both vibrant and comfortably quiet, and we’re so glad that came through during your visit. If you’re ever in the mood for another inventive seafood dining experience in Chelsea, we’d love to have you back! All the best, The Hav & Mar Restaurant Team
   

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   William

   Caribbean4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

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

   We really loved Hav + Mar last night. Cool design, excellent / friendly staff, and extraordinary food. We loved the octopus la plancha, ribeye with smoked herbs (rosemary still smoking), bronzino, and Indian rice with crabmeat. Wonderful experience!
   

   Hav & MarResponded 7 days ago

   Hi William, Thank you for this fantastic feedback—we’re so glad you had such a memorable evening with us at Hav & Mar! It’s wonderful to hear that our design, hospitality, and bold flavors all came together to make your visit special. The octopus la plancha and ribeye with those aromatic herbs are some of our favorites, too, and we’re thrilled that our Biryani Fried Rice and Birria Branzino stood out. We’d love to welcome you back for another Chelsea dining experience full of seafood, spice, and good vibes! Sincerely, The Hav & Mar Restaurant Team
   

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   Kirsten

   Berlin4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

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

   Almost perfect. Food what a delight and I so enjoyed the flavour experiences. Really nice ambience. I’m not sure why - but for the first time I can ever remember my server finished his shift during dinner service. The whole thing fell apart. I was ignored for too long. Disappointed I asked for my bill instead of looking at the desserts menu. There must have been something really interesting to enjoy as well. Too bad I don’t know when I’ll be back in NYC. Years?
   

   Hav & MarResponded on April 11, 2025

   Hi Kirsten, Thank you for being our guest and sharing your feedback. We always strive for perfection, and it seems we missed the mark during your visit. We’d love to learn more about your experience to better understand what happened, as we don’t recall a team member leaving early. When you have a moment, we’d greatly appreciate it if you could reply to this private thread with more details. We apologize for this unexpected disappointment and look forward to hearing from you soon. Warmly, The Hav & Mar Team
   

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   christian

   Chicago13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 7, 2025

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

   Another great Marcus Samuelson gem. Flavorful menu in a lively atmosphere. Beautiful dining room and delicious food.
   

   Hav & MarResponded on April 10, 2025

   Hello Christian, Thank you for the kind words and for joining us at Hav & Mar! We’re so glad you enjoyed the lively energy of the dining room and the bold, flavorful menu crafted by Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Sharing delicious food in a vibrant, art-filled setting is what we’re all about, and it’s wonderful to hear that the experience hit the mark. We’d love to welcome you back the next time you’re dining out in Chelsea! All the best, The Hav & Mar Restaurant Team
   

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    Joel

    New York City63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

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

    A creative blending of food ingredients from many different cuisines
    

    Hav & MarResponded on April 10, 2025

    Hi Joel, We’re thrilled to hear that the creative blending of flavors from different cuisines resonated with you—sharing our take on cultural fusion cuisine is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. From thoughtfully sourced ingredients to bold, global influences, every dish at Hav & Mar is meant to reflect the vibrant spirit of Chelsea and the diversity of New York City dining. We’d love to welcome you back for another memorable seafood-forward experience soon! All the best, The Hav & Mar Restaurant Team
    

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