South Bay

4.5

443 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for business meals

In early 2019, the Siguenza Family welcomed the newest additions to the JS Restaurant Group with the openings of South Bay New Haven and South Bay Greenwich. These are the eighth and ninth restaurants for the Siguenzas as they continue to share their creativity, energy, and passion to provide an exquisitely warm and welcoming dining experience in the communities they serve.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(475) 241-3996
Website
https://www.southbayct.com/newhaven/index.php
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
228 College St, New Haven, CT 06510-2404
Neighborhood
New Haven
Cross street
Chapel & Crown Street
Parking details
Street Parking & Public Lots.South Bay Mediterranean Kitchen validates parking after 4PM on Crown Street Garage.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Grilled Octopus$13.00
sweet potato puree, olives, cherry tomatoes & frisee salad
South Bay Sliders$12.00
cheddar cheese, pickles, sweet potato fries
Heirloom Tomato Burrata$12.00
basil oil, parsley oil, sea salt
1/2 Dozen Oysters$12.00
mignonette, cocktail sauce
Charcuterie Board$13.00
prosciutto, spicy soppressata, salami, croquettes, marmalade, blue cheese stuffed olives, honey, selection of cheeses
Lamb Lollipops$17.00
mint marmalade, chili sauce, arugula, cherry tomatoes, lemongrass, evoo vinaigrette
Lemon Oregano Grilled Calamari$10.00
hummus puree, artichoke and avocado garnish
Harvest's Steak Tartar$11.00
truffle aioli, crostini, quail egg
Mushroom Rice Balls$10.00
truffle aioli, sriracha aioli
Lobster Salad$15.00
arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onions, orange & walnut vinaigrette

Entrees

Grilled Hanger Steak & Eggs$19.00
your choice of eggs, whole wheat toast, home fries
Lobster Salad BLT$16.00
texas toast, pancetta, sweet potato fries
Ceasar Salad$9.00
romaine, croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing
Seared Scallops$19.00
pea puree risotto, truffle oil, parmesan cheese
Shrimp & Spinach Crostini$16.00
julienne bacon and leeks, cherry tomatoes, grates parm cheese, lobster essence sauce
Seafood Risotto$21.00
shrimps, scallops, lobster, lemon beurre blanc
Tropical Shrimp Salad$17.00
mango, pineapple, grapefruit, sesame seeds, shaved nappa cabbage, sesame dressing
Seared Tuna Nicoise$16.00
red bliss potatoes, olives, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, classic dressing, spring mix
Crab Cakes$15.00
mustard butter, israeli tomato salad
Lobster Mac-N-Cheese$12.00
cheddar cheese, bread crumbs

Two Course Prix-Fixe

$18

Starters

choose one

Soup du Juor
please ask your server
Harvest Brussel Sprouts Salad
parmesan risoto cake, truffle vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
kale, croutons, parmesan, ceasar dressing
Pear, Walnut and Gorgonzola Salad
spring mix, raspberry vinaigrette
Salmon Tartare
red onion, cilantro, mustard seed, lemon grass, crostini
Sicilian Calamari
fried and tossed with cherry peppers, julienne carrots, zucchini & yellow squash, marinara
South Bay Steamed Mussels
fava beans, shallots, lemon butter white, cilantro
Avocado Toast
poached egg, frisee salad, pancetta
Fresh Berry Parfait
greek yogurt, granola, fresh berries, vanilla creme
Fresh Fruit Bowl
grapefruit, strawberries, segment oranges, blueberries

Seconds

choose one

Pappardelle Bolognese
classic grass-fed beef bolognese, pecorino
Spinach and Goat Cheese
mixed greens salad
Funghi Spaghetti
medley of exotic mushrooms (shiitake, oyster cremini and button), truffle olive oil
Omelette au Choix
choice of ham, swiss cheese, roasted veggies, spinach, potatoes or tomatoes. served with toast and mixed greens salad
Grilled Salmon
corn, beans, butternut squash succotash, leek fondue, tomato sauce drizzle
French Toast
powdered sugar, fresh fruit, maple syrup
Shrimp and Spinach Crostini
julienne bacon and leeks, cherry tomatoes, grated parm cheese, lobster essence sauce
Blueberry Pancakes
maple butter syrup
Eggs Benedict
poached eggs, english muffin, hollandaise sauce, home fries
Two Eggs Any Style
bacon, home fries, grilled ciabatta
Chicken BLT
tomato-basil pesto aioli on ciabatta
Vegetable Risotto
peas, corn, asparagus tips, mushrooms, julienne peppers

What 443 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Haven
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

South Bay in downtown New Haven is praised for its "excellent food" and "attentive service". With diverse menu options, including standout dishes like crabcakes eggs Benedict and branzino, it's perfect for brunch or dinner. The ambiance is delightful, with outdoor seating and live music adding to the charm. Highly recommended!

443 Reviews

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AMY
New York City
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I don't think there should be TV on in the dining room
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Emily
Baltimore
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great lunch! I don’t usually do prix fixe but they had a lot of really nice options for a great price. I will definitely return!
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Marie
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our 1st time dining at South Bay. The food was excellent. We had thelollipop lamb chops for an appetizer and they were delicious. The main courses were superior. Drinks were excellent. Price was extremely reasonable and the service was superb. I would definitely dine here again
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Rachelle
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this experience was AMAZING. The food was delicious and the service was prompt and professional. If you have an open pallet and few coins- this is a spot to try. You are downtown- so noise level may vary based on the time of day you visit. Regardless- you won’t regret it
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Shea
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a great meal and they always accommodate us when we are late and trying to get to theater! Super convenient. Friendly wait staff. Diverse and tasty menu. Highly recommend!
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Jody
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal was delicious. Also consistent from the last time I was there. The service was perfect. Absolutely no complaints. Highly recommend South Bay.
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Alison
New York City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic - creative options, everything was delicious and well seasoned. Service was also great and attentive. We went right after a show at the Shubert which was also right before a later show so they had both crowds. They were well staffed and ready to go!
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Kelly
New York City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We have enjoyed going to South Bay for many years. The food is always good. The service is always good and as an added bonus, they have a great happy hour menu. We had tickets to a show at the Shubert theater across the street so we chose to go back to South Bay. We inquired about the happy hour and were told that as a result of the volume they planned on having this weekend, they would not honor their happy hour. We felt that this was horrible business, practice, misleading, and very disappointing.
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Raymond
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and excellent service Perfect for dinner before theatre
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Donna
Alabama
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I’ve Bennett’s to South Bay several times and I enjoy the selection, the food has been delicious each time and the service is always with a smile. Thank you
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FAQs

South Bay offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (475) 241-3996.

South Bay is rated 4.5 stars by 443 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

228 College St, New Haven, CT 06510-2404

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Chapel & Crown Street
Neighborhood
New Haven
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking & Public Lots.South Bay Mediterranean Kitchen validates parking after 4PM on Crown Street Garage.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.southbayct.com/newhaven/index.php
Phone number
(475) 241-3996

South Bay

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

A la Carte

Starters

Grilled Octopus$13.00

South Bay Sliders$12.00

Heirloom Tomato Burrata$12.00

1/2 Dozen Oysters$12.00

Charcuterie Board$13.00

Lamb Lollipops$17.00

Lemon Oregano Grilled Calamari$10.00

Harvest's Steak Tartar$11.00

Mushroom Rice Balls$10.00

Lobster Salad$15.00

Entrees

Grilled Hanger Steak & Eggs$19.00

Lobster Salad BLT$16.00

Ceasar Salad$9.00

Seared Scallops$19.00

Shrimp & Spinach Crostini$16.00

Seafood Risotto$21.00

Tropical Shrimp Salad$17.00

Seared Tuna Nicoise$16.00

Crab Cakes$15.00

Lobster Mac-N-Cheese$12.00

Two Course Prix-Fixe

Starters

Soup du Juor

Harvest Brussel Sprouts Salad

Caesar Salad

Pear, Walnut and Gorgonzola Salad

Salmon Tartare

Sicilian Calamari

South Bay Steamed Mussels

Avocado Toast

Fresh Berry Parfait

Fresh Fruit Bowl

Seconds

Pappardelle Bolognese

Spinach and Goat Cheese

Funghi Spaghetti

Omelette au Choix

Grilled Salmon

French Toast

Shrimp and Spinach Crostini

Blueberry Pancakes

Eggs Benedict

Two Eggs Any Style

Chicken BLT

Vegetable Risotto

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does South Bay offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is South Bay restaurant rated?

Is South Bay currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information