Last Updated: ~1 month ago
Phone: (212) 328-8041
Address: 601 WEST 26 STREET 10001
A vibrant seafood eatery blending Ethiopian & Swedish heritage with must-try bread baskets & creative dishes.
Experience Marcus Samuelsson's seafood eatery, Hav & Mar, in Chelsea, known for its vibrant atmosphere and dishes that tell a story of heritage, including the must-order Hav Bread Basket.
Hav & Mar, a seafood-focused restaurant by Marcus Samuelsson, offers a unique culinary journey blending Ethiopian and Swedish influences. Guests can expect a vibrant atmosphere with dishes that tell a story of heritage. Highly recommended is the Hav Bread Basket, featuring a delightful array of breads like lentil roti and teff biscuits, and inventive mains such as the corn-wrapped snapper.
This restaurant offers a unique fusion of Ethiopian and Swedish cuisines with a strong emphasis on seafood. Highlights include the 'uni pasta' and the 'Hav Bread Basket' with various rotis and biscuits. However, some diners have noted inconsistency in food quality, with experiences described as 'hit or miss'.
"The 'uni pasta' and the 'Hav Bread Basket' are specifically mentioned as must-try dishes, with the bread basket praised for its unique rotis and biscuits."
Customer feedback is mixed, with some praising the unique flavors and strongly recommending the restaurant, while others have found the experience inconsistent, describing it as 'hit or miss'.
Important Note
Some diners have reported inconsistent experiences, describing the food as 'hit or miss' and noting a potential decline in quality over time.
"Hav & Mar is mentioned as a recommendation."
Positive"This restaurant was recommended."
Neutral"This restaurant is mentioned as one of Marcus Samuelsson's current restaurants that might be a good bet, with Ethiopian influences and a focus on seafood. However, it's noted that Samuelsson himself does not cook there."
Neutral"The commenter recommended Hav & Mar as a great option in an area that is generally considered bleak for food options."
Positive"This commenter suggested checking out Hav and Mar for team dinners."
Neutral"The user suggests Hav and Mar as an alternative to Tatiana."
Neutral"Hav and Mar was considered as a possible venue for a private party. The minimum menu price was $95 per person."
Neutral"The user seconds Hav & Mar as a recommended dining option, suggesting it as a good choice for those looking for quality food."
Positive"The user suggests Hav & Mar for those who like seafood, mentioning it as a West side option that is worth considering."
Positive"The user recommended Hav and Mar as a potential dining option."
Positive"This user commented that they believe the restaurant is Hav & Mar."
Neutral"This commenter suggested Hav & Mar based on the appearance of the plates."
Neutral"The original poster confirmed Hav & Mar as the correct restaurant, expressing significant gratitude for the identification after months of searching."
Positive"This user identified Hav & Mar based on the plates shown and shared a link to a similar cake, noting it might have been removed from the menu."
Neutral"This user agreed that the restaurant is Hav & Mar and mentioned that the dessert pictured is a seasonal Coconut Tres Leches Cake."
Neutral"This commenter confirmed the restaurant is Hav & Mar, noting the crudo starter and correcting the cuisine type to Swedish-Ethiopian, not Latin."
Neutral"This user suggested Hav & Mar as the potential restaurant based on the provided photo."
Neutral"This user listed Hav & Mar as a recommendation for creative/tasty fusion restaurants."
Neutral"Hav & Mar is mentioned as a dining option."
Neutral"Hav and Mar is listed as a restaurant option in Chelsea."
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