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ZINC New Haven, New Haven, CT

ZINC New Haven

4.7
4.7
2978 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Across from the historic New Haven Green, ZINC offers an innovative seed-to-plate menu that celebrates the surrounding community. Sustainable food has been the focus of ZINC since opening its doors in 1999 and has helped earn our place as a fixture in the downtown landscape. Our modern interpretation of “American Food” is local market inspired and globally infused with a focus on sustainable food, offering a dining experience fit for the most enthusiastic of foodies. ZINC offers a Wine Spectator award-winning wine menu.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–14:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 16:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (203) 624-0507
  • Website
    https://zincnewhaven.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Graydon Chapman
  • Private party facilities
    Choose from our Private Dining Room, Main Dining Room, Garden Room, or Garden at ZINC for casual and sophisticated gatherings.https://zincnewhaven.com/private-events
  • Location
    964 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510
  • Area
    New Haven
  • Cross Street
    Chapel Street between College Street and Temple Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Social Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Fri - 16:00 - 17:00
    Come in and enjoy specials on award winning wine, seasonal cocktails, local beer, spirits and mocktails from 4pm until 6pm in our lively bar!

    Social Hour photo

Menu

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What 2,978 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ZINC New Haven offers "amazing!! awesome food and great service," with a chic modern atmosphere perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about its "exceptional food, service," and creative, well-crafted cocktails. The menu, featuring fresh, local ingredients, delivers "delicious, creative food," making it a top choice in New Haven.

2,978 Reviews

  1. Ilsa

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Food is exquisite and top notch service.

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  2. Dean

    Des Moines

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing prepared-menu meal on New Year’s Eve and it was fantastic! Portions surprisingly large and we hated to leave behind some morsels. Service was fantastic and the ambiance festive but not boisterous. Second time at ZINC and we shall return.

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  3. Nancy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Showing wear and tired menu but still nice enough.

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  4. daphne

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a table for five plus a baby for lunch. Interesting and flavorful menu. Pulled duck tostados were excellent. One friend said the chicken sandwich was the best meal she had over the Christmas/Hanukah holiday. Kitchen made an easy substitution for a food allergy. Only slight gripe was that it was chilly sitting at the front table in the window. Will definitely be back!

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  5. Nina

    New York City

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place, but be ready for a whole new menu! We used to love the duck nachos now replaced with duck tostados...they are good but not like the nachos. That could be personal though. The place is still wonderful. Our waiter was amazing a lot of fun. It is now owned by the same restaurant group that owns Union League, but still nothing like Union League-the atmosphere is still the same.

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  6. William

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Small but a terrific menu. Everyone on our table, love the food.

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  7. Jill

    VIP

    New York City

    53 reviews

    2.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The menu and quality of food has gone downhill. Zinc has been one of my favorite restaurants in New Haven for many years and now I'm not sure I will return. It is the little changes that make the biggest impact--no fennel bread and chutney; new recipe for lettuce wraps; huge increase in prices.

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  8. Sandra

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Second visit to this establishment for a holiday gathering with coworkers. Everything was smooth from initial reservation, service, food, and goodbye! Each of us traveled from different states - as far away as Maryland for the occasion. Some arrived about 15 minutes ahead and were graciously shown to our table without a problem. We were actually seated at the same table as last year. Everything was lovely and best of all staff allowed us to sit and talk for a good while as they prepared for the dinner crowd. That was a wonderful gesture and really distinguishes a great restaurant. Will definitely go again!

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  9. Edward

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had not been to Zinc in 5 years and were looking forward to going back to one of our favorite restaurants. We were surprised that the menu had changed to more of a Thai theme. However, we ordered Japanese popcorn shrimp as an appetizer, which was phenomenal.!! My wife ordered a chicken dish and I ordered a pasta dish. Both were excellent. We intend of coming back soon

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  10. Karen

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the bar - very accommodating to the gluten free needs of someone with celiac. Excellent food - we will return.

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ZINC New Haven is rated 4.7 stars by 2978 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for ZINC New Haven

964 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chapel Street between College Street and Temple Street
  • Area
    New Haven
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–14:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 16:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Graydon Chapman
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://zincnewhaven.com/
  • Phone number
    (203) 624-0507
  • Private party facilities
    Choose from our Private Dining Room, Main Dining Room, Garden Room, or Garden at ZINC for casual and sophisticated gatherings.https://zincnewhaven.com/private-events
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