Sophisticated restaurant featuring New American small plates, wine & cocktails, plus patio seating.
Will Wooten
Knowing this restaurant is in the same group as Bern’s Steakhouse we gave it a try and we were glad that we did. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and is upbeat. We started with the barbecue oysters, which were very good and unique. My wife and I split the elk in the pasta which complemented each other very well, especially with the Pinot Noir we chose our daughter chose the 8 ounce fillet, which was cooked perfection, tender, and an ample portion. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. We will certainly be back.
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ROWAN IS GREAT! Fantastic server.
Super thoughtful birthday wishes! Staff signed card.
Great service, not a good seating plan at the resturant. There are tables directly under vents and infront of washroom entrances. Interesting grouping of where they seat people.
Agreed with one of the reviews below. The prices does not really quite reflect their high prices. It was just good for the price and ok execution. It can be elevated more but there is a reason people come back and it was packed! Food is consistent and pretty good overall 🙂
Food was all very fresh and tasty. Great wine menu.
They have valet parking for $5.
… moreArt
I brought my parents to Haven to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, and the entire evening was exceptional. When I made the reservation, I mentioned the occasion, and the team went above and beyond—my parents were greeted with a thoughtful, handwritten anniversary card signed by the entire staff. It was such a warm, unexpected touch.
The food was outstanding. The Bern’s filet was cooked flawlessly, and every dish at our table was equally impressive. The standout for me was the fried Brussels sprouts salad—truly unforgettable. I’d return for that alone.
Service was attentive without ever feeling intrusive, and every staff member we interacted with was gracious and accommodating. An all‑around fantastic experience. I’d recommend Haven to anyone looking for a memorable meal in Tampa.
… moreSara C
I was treated to a lovely early Valentine’s Day Dinner at Haven. Given that it is the sister restaurant of Bern’s, and having eaten at both, I was pleased that they were two entirely different experiences. I would classify Bern’s as an “old money” steakhouse, whereas Haven provided a New American array of flavors. For starters, the cheese menu looked good and had an exciting amount of options. We opted for the chef’s board for simplicity. The charcuterie was standard and nothing I hadn’t tried before. However, the cheese was quite different- one of which was not on the menu. Our server, Daniel, explained these when we first sat down. I was happy to hear his in depth descriptions. I appreciated the amount of accompaniments, but would have liked more sweet hints on the board, given that all three cheeses balanced well with the raisin fig jam, rather than the two kinds of mustard. Some caramelized onions would have been perfect with this. I have tried the lamb tartare before and it is superb. Ive never seen lamb tartare at a restaurant before and it was so good it left me feeling like more restaurants need to have it! We opted to split the filet minion, the pasta, and mushrooms. The filet was perfectly tender. I’ve had dry aged steaks come out chewy, but this practically melted in your mouth. I chose the red wine chimmichurri to go with it. The flavors looked intense and I was skeptical it would pair with our two side dishes, but it worked perfectly! The mushrooms in cognac cream were a little lackluster for me. The mushrooms could have been a little more salted to draw the water out to make them more tender and add to the richness of the sauce. Similarly, the cognac was almost undetectable. The pasta was next level. I can’t say I had ever tasted that flavor combination before. It was rich and decadent, but not overpowering. There was lemon, pistachios, and (pecorino Romano?) that came together for a flavor combination I have never experienced before, despite trying many similar dishes. It was a surprising, high quality experience for me that hit essentially every mark.
… moreJodi Revalee
I was looking for something modern, calm, and upscale — and Haven absolutely delivers on that atmosphere. The vibes were immaculate. The decor is stunning, the wine cellar is a showpiece, and the combination of greenery and outdoor seating makes it feel both elevated and inviting.
That said, we were unfortunately disappointed with the food. While the ambiance feels very high-end, the dishes didn’t quite meet the same standard.
We tried the frog legs, crab croquette, hamachi, olives, and taco. The hamachi was excellent — beautifully prepared and full of flavor — but the other dishes missed the mark for us. The frog legs had an unappealing texture, the crab croquette lacked flavor, and the taco was dry and underwhelming. We really wanted to enjoy everything, but aside from the hamachi, we didn’t finish any of the plates.
Overall, Haven is a gorgeous place to enjoy wine with friends in a stylish, relaxed setting. However, for us, the food didn’t reflect the same level of care and quality that the space itself does. I truly wanted to love this spot, and I hope the kitchen evolves to match the incredible atmosphere — because the potential here is undeniable.
… moreRob Watkins
We dropped in early on NYE without reservations and we were able to get seats at the bar. The Chef’s board with assorted cheeses and meat were very tasty, with good accompaniments of mustard and horseradish sauces, with grapes, almonds and bread. With it being NYE they were not offering normal happy hour, which was not a surprise. We had cocktails, Cosmo for her, dirty martini for me. They were mixed well, my only knock was for the service. There were 3 bartenders, 2 working the bar and 1 working the well for the rest of the restaurant, it took several minutes to get service. Once drinks were brought we ordered food, and it came quick. We asked for more bread and honey comb to add with chefs board but it was never brought. I’m not sure what a normal crowd is like but the bar wasn’t full for an hour after we sat, and the well bartender was handling the restaurant fine. The 2 bartenders would disappear and we had to wait for second round. It was good and I will definitely go back, I’m taking into consideration that it was NYE but I know other bartenders that could have handled the bar alone
… moreAnna Rostovskaia
Big disappointment. I’ve heard so many good and bad reviews about this place. For that price, we were expecting more tasty food. The most disappointing part was a steak, we asked for medium and got well done. The waiter did not even ask to cut and show the steak cut before we started eating. Waited too long to have our food and didn’t want to ask them to redo it. Raw scallops were also not the best choice.
One cocktail I ordered, didn’t have any flavor or taste, didn’t like it at all.
The only thing we liked was the atmosphere and location, but this is not the most important for this type of restaurant.
… moreAMPed Up
Very hipster, food AMAZING full of flavor, we had the charcuterie chef pick and the 3 cheese was amazing my favorite was the goat cheese one we also had the octopus best one we tasted and for the entrée we had the lamb shanks which was so delicious melted in our mouth we didnt even had to chew 5 stars all around and out service was amazing too!!! Will recommend to everyone
… moreanthony prizzia
Wow Haven in Tampa is heaven. The food and staff are off the hook amazing. Check them out ASAP. You will want to go back again and again. It’s a must go for sure.
… moreMi Lam
We decided to check this place out since it’s a sister restaurant to Bern’s Steakhouse. The service was amazing, huge shoutout to Riley who was super friendly and gave us great recommendations, especially on the cheese.
We started with the hamachi sashimi, which was fresh but a little fishy and the sauce was kind of plain. The charcuterie board, though, was incredible, probably the best part of the night! We tried a mix of cheeses (brillat savarin, goat gouda, moliterno al tartufo, and maybe fiore sardo) with summer sausage and Lady Edison country ham, plus honeycomb and truffle honey. Every bite was perfect.
For mains, the Piri Piri chicken thighs were really spicy, so spicy it covered up the yogurt sauce, and they came out a little burnt. The marinated cucumbers were also too sweet. The Maine bluefin tuna had good flavor, but the salt wasn’t spread evenly, so some bites were way too salty. On the other hand, the filet mignon was excellent, super tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Definitely the best entrée we tried.
We finished with the Milk Chocolate Tahini Bombe. It was creative with sesame wafer and pomegranate, but that combo reminded me a little of soy sauce. The chocolate and ice cream in the middle, though, were delicious.
Overall, we loved the vibe and service, and while not every dish hit the mark, the charcuterie board and filet mignon are absolute must-orders.
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