Tavern on State

969 State St, New Haven - 06511
188 reviews
American Cocktail Bar
(475) 202-6883

One of the best restaurants in new haven. Very tasty and the owners really care about the establishment. Things here are a little pricey though...

Exceptional!We had lived in New Haven since 2014 and were always waiting for a great culinary destination to open. Along came Tavern in the Spring of 2019. We have dined at and have had takeout from Tavern dozens of times, to this day it remains some of the best food you'll find anywhere, not to mention the incredibly friendly team behind the creations. Tavern is one of the restaurants we compare other dining experiences to, it is, to say the least, an incomparable restaurant.At the start of the pandemic, less than a year after opening, Tavern provided a glimmer of hope, and of joy. Their takeout food and cocktails quickly became a staple of weeknights/weekends at home. During this time, the amazing team behind Tavern became familiar friendly faces and enthusiastic members of the community. We certainly looked forward walking down the street to pickup food, eager to see what tasty creations awaited us.We've visited Tavern for nearly every occasion (and no occasion at all): date night, birthdays, graduations, and family visits. Here you'll always find a gracious and inviting place to dine and relax. The combination of excellent food and otherworldly cocktails is a dream (yes, we have dreamed of past meals here). While there will always be classic Tavern dishes, the food is always innovative and inspired.Thank you for the memories had and the ones yet to come.

One of the best restaurants in new haven. Beautiful meats from their butcher shop, and seasonal menu that keeps changing! We save this place for special occasions.

Accidentally found this place on our first evening in town. Not only are the cocktails on perfect point with creativity and balance, the bartenders are awesome people. If you have the chance, stop in and have one or two… it’ll be the highlight of your evening.

First things first, our servers Lauren and Ashely were great, very kind and attentive. They were handling our table and others with absolute ease. Hats off to them for being great all around.Our food was hands down the best in New Haven. The kitchen was on their A-game tonight, and undoubtedly every other night. The bartenders were also amazing. My girlfriend and I got the “Divide and Concorde”, we loved them. The drinks were made quickly and with consistency each time we got another round. If i could give this place a 6/5 I would. I’ve already recommended this place to everyone I possibly can. Thank you Tavern on State for a wonderful date night!!!

The food is fantastic, and so are the cocktails. Whether you get a salad, the octopus app, a burger, the chocolate/caramel desert, or probably anything else on the menu, you can't go wrong.

Literally want to lick the plates every time I dine here. The service is always top notch as well. Don't skip dessert.

The food is delicious, the presentation is impeccable and the staff is extremely friendly and attentive. A delight to visit this place for dinner where every course was better than the previous one and the place has the most amazing vibes. A great meal and exceptional service made it a memorable evening.

One of the best restaurants in the state. Food was amazing, especially the burger & desserts. Staff was super friendly. would recommend to anyone looking to have a casual, delicious dinner in new haven

Everything from the cocktails to the food were delicious and something unique you can’t get just anywhere. Very cool location with wonderful staff. Will definitely be back!