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Auyqeeuviiaxdketn - South Bay, New Haven, CT

South Bay

4.7
4.7
458 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
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 11:30–21:30 Sun 11:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (475) 241-3996
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 458 people are saying

South Bay reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
South Bay in downtown New Haven offers "amazing food and service," with standout dishes like the "Brussels sprouts salad" and creative tapas. The ambiance is "great," with a "dressy casual vibe" and attentive staff. Ideal for pre-show dining, it boasts a vast menu and "delicious cocktails." Highly recommended!

458 Reviews
  1. Leni VIP

    Washington DC15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific and imaginative food in a delightful setting with great service - who could ask for more!

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  2. Allison VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the first time at South Bay and I was not disappointed. The food was delicious. Our table shared tapas and every one of them was outstanding. The lamb was tender, calamari was not chewy and had just the perfect amount of peppers, and the eggplant was also great. The staff were friendly and attentive and the restaurant was beautiful. 5 stars.

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  3. Monica

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! I will be thinking about the octopus tapa for a while.

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  4. Stefanie VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall it was an excellent dinner. We were worried about it being Valentine’s Day so we made an early reservation & we were able to be fed & get out before the rush. Our server did well but she was a bit shy& meek. Combined with the sitting right under a music speaker, we could barely hear her. We chose to share 2 “salads” & 3 tapas. The Brussels sprouts & the squash blossoms were perfectly seasoned, well constructed, & delicious. The hanger steak was amazing. The potatoes it came served over were blah. They did not have a good texture nor were they seasoned how we would typically like them. I feel like they missed the mark with this accompaniment, especially since the hanger steak was so good. The lamb lollipops were cooked to a perfect medium & the mint jelly/pepper jelly sauce was outstanding. The duck confit eggrolls were crispy & full, but flavorless. We would not order these again. I shouldn’t need a side sauce to enjoy them. We will be back to try some other items!

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  5. Cindy

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, food was excellent! Highly recommend!

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  6. Baindu

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious and the service was great!

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  7. Jeffrey

    Philadelphia192 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, South Bay was spot on. At this point, I believe that I have tasted everything on the menu (!)… today, brussel sprouts salad with parmesan cake (sublime) and the penne with eggplant and sausage. Marvelous! Lovely wine list and absolutely great service…. Warm, friendly, and unobtrusive. My “go to” restaurant in New Haven.

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  8. Deanna

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff and food! I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  9. David

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were excellent! Servers were also spot on! I always make this my go to spot when attending shows at College Street.

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  10. Paula

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met my college roommates for brunch at South Bay. It was awesome...so many choices..

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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 4.7 stars by 458 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

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Google Map for South Bay

228 College St, New Haven, CT 06510-2404

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chapel & Crown Street
  • Area
    New Haven
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–21:30 Sun 11:30–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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