Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar

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   toni

   Orange County

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined today

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

   There were too few staff on duty. I don’t hold it against the waiter who tried very hard. But we waited long periods of time to order and to get our food. Noise level very high.
   

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   Carolyne

   VIP

   New York City

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We made a reservation and were seated right away. Our server didn’t come over for 10 minutes to get a drink and prizes order, then we had to flag him down again to place our dinner order and get a 2nd round of drinks. Food was OK, but not amazing. A new server checked on us because our original server was on a break, then no one came again. We flagged down the original server to get our check and he informed us that he was no longer our server but would get him. We finally got someone to check us out - no manager, no apology, no acknowledgement of the cluster that we experienced. I was really excited to meet my friend for dinner at Haven and this experience convinced me to not return.
   

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   TIM

   VIP

   Orange County

   59 reviews

   4.0

   59 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Everything about Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar is great! If you've never been, do try it. If you've been....you know what I'm talking about. We had a really great lunch today and loved the food and service was just right!
   

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   Jonathan

   VIP

   Austin

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We love the food at Haven. Cornbread as usual, delish. Brussels sprouts, carpaccio, chicken, burger, tagliatelle… all super delicious. Service needs a lot of help. 15 minutes sitting before water was served We got a bottle of wine - we didn’t get the initial taste, 3 poured glasses right away. Had to ask a few times for refills on water, never came to refill wine glass, didn’t bring a knife even though I had ordered the half chicken. It was all just off. Asked for a to-go box and it took about 10 minutes to get it. Food is great and I’ll keep coming but even 18% (lowest option) seemed steep for tonight’s service.
   

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   Jessica

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

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

   Loved it!! The food was excellent and the place was cozy - exactly what I wanted for a Christmas dinner.
   

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   Michael

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 December 2024

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

   Been coming for years and will continue to come for years
   

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   Sandy

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 1 December 2024

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

   We looked at the menu options prior to making reservations - unfortunately, the two items that we were most interested in (mussels and lobster roll), they were totally out of and had been for a while. They should have updated the on-line menu. Other than that, it was very good. However, don't go if you are really hungry. Everything, but the burger, were small plates. We will go back, now that we know what to expect.
   

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   alejandro

   Orange County

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 23 November 2024

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

   The Haven is one of my favorite places to meet up with friends to eat or celebrate. Service sometimes is slow but for a the most part very good.
   

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   Dana

   VIP

   St. Louis

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on 20 November 2024

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

   Our server was super attentive and patient with my multiple questions about wines and entrees. Food was delicious and for Cali, prices were reasonable. Lunch for two with (2) beers, a glass of wine and two entrees ran $75 before gratuity. On a Wednesday at 1:00pm, very quiet atmosphere inside.
   

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    Patricia

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

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

    Delicious old fashioned, one of the best I’ve ever had. Get the smoke upgrade, it’s a fun presentation! I don’t normally order chicken and waffles, but the menu description was intriguing and it was yummy! We sat by the window so am not sure of the noise level further in. The service was friendly and fast. Would definitely return if in the area!
    

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