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Auyqeeuviiaxdketn - South Bay, New Haven, CT

South Bay

4.7
4.7
455 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (475) 241-3996
  • Website
    https://www.southbayct.com/newhaven/index.php
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    228 College St, New Haven, CT 06510-2404
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

A la Carte

    Starters

    • Grilled OctopusUS$13.00

      sweet potato puree, olives, cherry tomatoes & frisee salad

      • South Bay SlidersUS$12.00

        cheddar cheese, pickles, sweet potato fries

        • Heirloom Tomato BurrataUS$12.00

          basil oil, parsley oil, sea salt

          • 1/2 Dozen OystersUS$12.00

            mignonette, cocktail sauce

            • Charcuterie BoardUS$13.00

              prosciutto, spicy soppressata, salami, croquettes, marmalade, blue cheese stuffed olives, honey, selection of cheeses

              • Lamb LollipopsUS$17.00

                mint marmalade, chili sauce, arugula, cherry tomatoes, lemongrass, evoo vinaigrette

                • Lemon Oregano Grilled CalamariUS$10.00

                  hummus puree, artichoke and avocado garnish

                  • Harvest's Steak TartarUS$11.00

                    truffle aioli, crostini, quail egg

                    • Mushroom Rice BallsUS$10.00

                      truffle aioli, sriracha aioli

                      • Lobster SaladUS$15.00

                        arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onions, orange & walnut vinaigrette

                        Entrees

                        • Grilled Hanger Steak & EggsUS$19.00

                          your choice of eggs, whole wheat toast, home fries

                          • Lobster Salad BLTUS$16.00

                            texas toast, pancetta, sweet potato fries

                            • Ceasar SaladUS$9.00

                              romaine, croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing

                              • Seared ScallopsUS$19.00

                                pea puree risotto, truffle oil, parmesan cheese

                                • Shrimp & Spinach CrostiniUS$16.00

                                  julienne bacon and leeks, cherry tomatoes, grates parm cheese, lobster essence sauce

                                  • Seafood RisottoUS$21.00

                                    shrimps, scallops, lobster, lemon beurre blanc

                                    • Tropical Shrimp SaladUS$17.00

                                      mango, pineapple, grapefruit, sesame seeds, shaved nappa cabbage, sesame dressing

                                      • Seared Tuna NicoiseUS$16.00

                                        red bliss potatoes, olives, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, classic dressing, spring mix

                                        • Crab CakesUS$15.00

                                          mustard butter, israeli tomato salad

                                          • Lobster Mac-N-CheeseUS$12.00

                                            cheddar cheese, bread crumbs

                                            Two Course Prix-Fixe

                                            $18

                                              Starters

                                              choose one

                                              • Soup du Juor

                                                please ask your server

                                                • Harvest Brussel Sprouts Salad

                                                  parmesan risoto cake, truffle vinaigrette

                                                  • Caesar Salad

                                                    kale, croutons, parmesan, ceasar dressing

                                                    • Pear, Walnut and Gorgonzola Salad

                                                      spring mix, raspberry vinaigrette

                                                      • Salmon Tartare

                                                        red onion, cilantro, mustard seed, lemon grass, crostini

                                                        • Sicilian Calamari

                                                          fried and tossed with cherry peppers, julienne carrots, zucchini & yellow squash, marinara

                                                          • South Bay Steamed Mussels

                                                            fava beans, shallots, lemon butter white, cilantro

                                                            • Avocado Toast

                                                              poached egg, frisee salad, pancetta

                                                              • Fresh Berry Parfait

                                                                greek yogurt, granola, fresh berries, vanilla creme

                                                                • Fresh Fruit Bowl

                                                                  grapefruit, strawberries, segment oranges, blueberries

                                                                  Seconds

                                                                  choose one

                                                                  • Pappardelle Bolognese

                                                                    classic grass-fed beef bolognese, pecorino

                                                                    • Spinach and Goat Cheese

                                                                      mixed greens salad

                                                                      • Funghi Spaghetti

                                                                        medley of exotic mushrooms (shiitake, oyster cremini and button), truffle olive oil

                                                                        • Omelette au Choix

                                                                          choice of ham, swiss cheese, roasted veggies, spinach, potatoes or tomatoes. served with toast and mixed greens salad

                                                                          • Grilled Salmon

                                                                            corn, beans, butternut squash succotash, leek fondue, tomato sauce drizzle

                                                                            • French Toast

                                                                              powdered sugar, fresh fruit, maple syrup

                                                                              • Shrimp and Spinach Crostini

                                                                                julienne bacon and leeks, cherry tomatoes, grated parm cheese, lobster essence sauce

                                                                                • Blueberry Pancakes

                                                                                  maple butter syrup

                                                                                  • Eggs Benedict

                                                                                    poached eggs, english muffin, hollandaise sauce, home fries

                                                                                    • Two Eggs Any Style

                                                                                      bacon, home fries, grilled ciabatta

                                                                                      • Chicken BLT

                                                                                        tomato-basil pesto aioli on ciabatta

                                                                                        • Vegetable Risotto

                                                                                          peas, corn, asparagus tips, mushrooms, julienne peppers

                                                                                          Last updated: February 1, 2022

                                                                                          What 455 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
                                                                                          • 4.7Food
                                                                                          • 4.6Service
                                                                                          • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                          • 4.3Value

                                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                                          Loved For

                                                                                          • New Haven

                                                                                            Child-friendly

                                                                                          • New Haven

                                                                                            Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                          • New Haven

                                                                                            Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                          Review summary

                                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                          South Bay offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food," "great service," and a "lovely wine list." Patrons praise its "charming" New England atmosphere and "cozy environment." The diverse menu includes creative options like "brussel sprouts salad" and "Mediterranean Scampi." Perfect for pre-theater dining, it remains a "go-to spot" in New Haven.

                                                                                          455 Reviews

                                                                                          1. Stefanie

                                                                                            VIP

                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                            18 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            18 reviews

                                                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                            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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                                                                                          2. Cindy

                                                                                            Connecticut

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on February 1, 2025

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

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                                                                                          3. Baindu

                                                                                            Philadelphia

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on February 1, 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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                                                                                          4. Jeffrey

                                                                                            VIP

                                                                                            Philadelphia

                                                                                            192 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            192 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on January 27, 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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                                                                                          5. Deanna

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on January 25, 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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                                                                                          6. David

                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on January 24, 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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                                                                                          7. Paula

                                                                                            Greater Boston

                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on January 12, 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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                                                                                          8. Alexandru

                                                                                            Hawaii

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on December 23, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            The atmosphere of this restaurant is seaside New England and is very charming. The staff was attentive and the food quality was excellent.

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                                                                                          9. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                            VIP

                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on December 21, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            My favorite fish dinner in New Haven! Nice, cozy environment. Great service. Consistent excellence.

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                                                                                          10. Julia

                                                                                            New York City

                                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on December 15, 2024

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            Wonderful meal, as always! One of my favorite restaurants in New Haven! The food is excellent and the cocktails are tasty and reasonably priced.

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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 455 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                          Make a reservation

                                                                                          2 people
                                                                                          7:00 p.m.
                                                                                          Booked 11 times today

                                                                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                          Google Map for South Bay

                                                                                          228 College St, New Haven, CT 06510-2404

                                                                                          Dining areas

                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                          • Cross Street
                                                                                            Chapel & Crown Street
                                                                                          • Neighbourhood
                                                                                            New Haven
                                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                                            Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
                                                                                          • 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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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