The rasta pasta with chicken and shrimp was a up charge of almost 25$. They should say that on the menu. We ended up paying 50$ for one pasta dish. They should tell how much the pasta is with added proteins.
Samuel McCune
No longer the best tacos in New Haven. Very nice mixed drinks as well.
Mooka Ora
This is my first time coming to this restaurant, I usually try something new weekly.I was treated very well, the food and drinks are A1, read the menu and, pay attention to what you order before you complain.The staff constantly checked in on me multiple times through out my stay.If I was a “social media” person I’d definitely suggest this place to Everyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A G
Delicious! ?? Wonderful cocktails, friendly service, fun vibe! I had the color purple, yummy! & haymanns tea. Both great! Husband had an old fashioned & loved it ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel Barragan
came here for the super game as it was advertised on instagram and there was no game, wings, or available drinks!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Andi Shahu
Love the vibe of this place - very dark drinking den. I had a very interesting tequila/mezcal cocktail that also had chartreuse and bell pepper, and my friends liked their drinks as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Tiffany G.
Came here on Valentines day and I was so excited to come here because of all of the amazing reviews. The restaurant is so cozy! I loved the R&B and Neo-Soul music playing. They wanted to place us at a table but were ok with accommodating us with a booth. The booth itself was awesome. My husband and I were able to sit right next to each other and share our food. So here is why I have to rate this place a 3/5. We ordered our food and it took a while to come out. We ordered the plantain appetizer, the salmon special and the bag of chicken and a side of fries. Well the fries were the first thing to come out. The salmon followed. The waitress told me the chicken would be a while but came out next. We then were starting to get full and wanted to make sure at that point the appetizer was not coming out anymore. The waitress then said she would take it off the bill and if it comes out we could take it home. The salmon was tasty but the mushroom sauce was missing from the dish. The appetizer was ok but very greasy. The chicken was amazing with the sauce! It seemed like the manager was also helping with serving some of the food. He asked if our waitress asked us if we wanted refills on our drinks. We told him no so he took our order but never got our refills. All in all we weren't too happy with the service and the order in which our food came out. The waitress was very nice though.
Lanasha R.
This was my first time in Anchor Spa. The staff's personality is top tier to say the least! The host, Jamal, greeted us and we actually ended up talking for a bit due to having to stand since the seating area and bar were full. He was great and let me know some of the history behind the location. The bartenders were lovely and super quick. I enjoyed the music because it seemed like my own Spotify was connected to the Bluetooth- I'm a big fan of R&B and Neo-soul! There were art pieces that were beautiful as well. Eventually a table freed up and we moved to the seating area which had some antique decor that tied in nice. I had The Carrot One and a Hayman's Tea to drink. I enjoyed the Hayman's because it was light and botanical but babyyyy let me tell you about The Carrot One!! I love carrot cocktails but sometimes they can be overpowering or underwhelming, this one was perfect. The dill complimented the drink very well. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the cigar smell in the bar that came from one of the cocktails that is smoked in a cigar box. I didn't try the food (yet) but I'm looking forward to it.
brianne b.
If you're looking for a taste of the Caribbean/amazing cocktails, you have found just the place. This cool and intimate bar is one of the best places to have a drink. They also have a mindful menu for those who do not drink the staff is very friendly and will help you out if have any questions about their drinks.
I'll be honest, if it wasn't for a friend's recommendation to grab a drink here I probably would have left as soon as I walked in because of how strong the incense smell was. Decided to give it a shot anyway and sat at the small bar. Chill but fun vibes from staff. Our bartender was nice. Service was slow but we were in no rush anyway. Drinks were fine, can't speak for the food. Personally wouldn't return because of how many other good options can be found downtown.
Paola S.
Love this spot, definitely a staple in the New Haven community. However I've been going to this spot after work actively and everytime I order this specific drink they give me trouble about how it's not available. It's been on their menu for about three months and n/a for a while so I suggest them taking it off the menu but they're real reluctant to do so. Service is 3.5/5 drinks are 4.3/5
Suzanne S
If you like trendy overpriced cocktails and a waitress who has to go stand in the corner every fifteen minutes to recharge and check in with her friends it’s great. Ask what kind of Chardonnay they have and the answer is “it’s from California”. Trendy but not a place to go for a relaxed evening.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Alexander P.
I must have passed this place a million times and never considered it. But upon discovering, I will keep coming back. Absolutely great food- I do not like Rasta pasta at all, but the way they make it here has converted me into liking it. The drinks is properly made. Very attentive staff and friendly bartender. Ambiance is a mixture of a lot of different themes- maybe it explains the name? But nonetheless I'm pleasantly surprised. Nicely done. Yet another really solid places to go to.
Jamaal R.
Great people Nice spot to come through with friends and family from outta and Sow case a side of New Haven that they won't experience anywhere in Connecticut
IMO currently the best cocktail bar in town
The rasta pasta with chicken and shrimp was a up charge of almost 25$. They should say that on the menu. We ended up paying 50$ for one pasta dish. They should tell how much the pasta is with added proteins.
No longer the best tacos in New Haven. Very nice mixed drinks as well.
This is my first time coming to this restaurant, I usually try something new weekly.I was treated very well, the food and drinks are A1, read the menu and, pay attention to what you order before you complain.The staff constantly checked in on me multiple times through out my stay.If I was a “social media” person I’d definitely suggest this place to Everyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious! ?? Wonderful cocktails, friendly service, fun vibe! I had the color purple, yummy! & haymanns tea. Both great! Husband had an old fashioned & loved it ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
came here for the super game as it was advertised on instagram and there was no game, wings, or available drinks!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Love the vibe of this place - very dark drinking den. I had a very interesting tequila/mezcal cocktail that also had chartreuse and bell pepper, and my friends liked their drinks as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Came here on Valentines day and I was so excited to come here because of all of the amazing reviews. The restaurant is so cozy! I loved the R&B and Neo-Soul music playing. They wanted to place us at a table but were ok with accommodating us with a booth. The booth itself was awesome. My husband and I were able to sit right next to each other and share our food. So here is why I have to rate this place a 3/5. We ordered our food and it took a while to come out. We ordered the plantain appetizer, the salmon special and the bag of chicken and a side of fries. Well the fries were the first thing to come out. The salmon followed. The waitress told me the chicken would be a while but came out next. We then were starting to get full and wanted to make sure at that point the appetizer was not coming out anymore. The waitress then said she would take it off the bill and if it comes out we could take it home. The salmon was tasty but the mushroom sauce was missing from the dish. The appetizer was ok but very greasy. The chicken was amazing with the sauce! It seemed like the manager was also helping with serving some of the food. He asked if our waitress asked us if we wanted refills on our drinks. We told him no so he took our order but never got our refills. All in all we weren't too happy with the service and the order in which our food came out. The waitress was very nice though.
This was my first time in Anchor Spa. The staff's personality is top tier to say the least! The host, Jamal, greeted us and we actually ended up talking for a bit due to having to stand since the seating area and bar were full. He was great and let me know some of the history behind the location. The bartenders were lovely and super quick. I enjoyed the music because it seemed like my own Spotify was connected to the Bluetooth- I'm a big fan of R&B and Neo-soul! There were art pieces that were beautiful as well. Eventually a table freed up and we moved to the seating area which had some antique decor that tied in nice. I had The Carrot One and a Hayman's Tea to drink. I enjoyed the Hayman's because it was light and botanical but babyyyy let me tell you about The Carrot One!! I love carrot cocktails but sometimes they can be overpowering or underwhelming, this one was perfect. The dill complimented the drink very well. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the cigar smell in the bar that came from one of the cocktails that is smoked in a cigar box. I didn't try the food (yet) but I'm looking forward to it.
If you're looking for a taste of the Caribbean/amazing cocktails, you have found just the place. This cool and intimate bar is one of the best places to have a drink. They also have a mindful menu for those who do not drink the staff is very friendly and will help you out if have any questions about their drinks.
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I'll be honest, if it wasn't for a friend's recommendation to grab a drink here I probably would have left as soon as I walked in because of how strong the incense smell was. Decided to give it a shot anyway and sat at the small bar. Chill but fun vibes from staff. Our bartender was nice. Service was slow but we were in no rush anyway. Drinks were fine, can't speak for the food. Personally wouldn't return because of how many other good options can be found downtown.
Love this spot, definitely a staple in the New Haven community. However I've been going to this spot after work actively and everytime I order this specific drink they give me trouble about how it's not available. It's been on their menu for about three months and n/a for a while so I suggest them taking it off the menu but they're real reluctant to do so. Service is 3.5/5 drinks are 4.3/5
If you like trendy overpriced cocktails and a waitress who has to go stand in the corner every fifteen minutes to recharge and check in with her friends it’s great. Ask what kind of Chardonnay they have and the answer is “it’s from California”. Trendy but not a place to go for a relaxed evening.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
I must have passed this place a million times and never considered it. But upon discovering, I will keep coming back. Absolutely great food- I do not like Rasta pasta at all, but the way they make it here has converted me into liking it. The drinks is properly made. Very attentive staff and friendly bartender. Ambiance is a mixture of a lot of different themes- maybe it explains the name? But nonetheless I'm pleasantly surprised. Nicely done. Yet another really solid places to go to.
Great people Nice spot to come through with friends and family from outta and Sow case a side of New Haven that they won't experience anywhere in Connecticut