Hav & Mar – Seafood
This vibrant Chelsea sanctuary pulses with artistic energy, blending the briny freshness of the sea with the warm, spiced soul of global heritage. Guests gather in a light-filled, soulful space to share honey-drizzled blue cornbread and delicate uni toast, while the kitchen turns out charred octopus and oysters brightened by the heat of chili and crab. It is a sophisticated yet welcoming retreat where every plate celebrates a rich tapestry of flavors and a deep sense of cultural connection.
West 26th Street, New York, New York NY 10199 https://www.havandmar.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Hav & Mar
Dairy-Free at Hav & Mar
Hav & Mar in New York has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Mermaid Tower, Coffee Cured Duck and BBQ Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Hav & Mar
Hav & Mar in New York has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Mermaid Tower, Coffee Cured Duck and Fluke Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Hav & Mar
Hav & Mar in New York has 27 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oysters on The Half Shell (Dozen), Chelsea Lobster Roll and Shiro Hummus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Hav & Mar
Hav & Mar in New York has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chelsea Lobster Roll, Coffee Cured Duck and Shrimp Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Hav & Mar
Hav & Mar in New York has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Coffee Cured Duck. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Hav & Mar
Hav & Mar in New York has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coffee Cured Duck, Crab & Chile Baked Oyster and Octopus a la Plancha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Hav & Mar
Hav & Mar in New York has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Coffee Cured Duck. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Hav & Mar
Hav & Mar in New York has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BBQ Mushrooms, Hav Fries and Umi’s Spaghetti. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Hav & Mar
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee Cured Duck | 0.4 g | 91.3 g |
| Umi’s Spaghetti | 22 g | 46.8 g |
| Greens & Grains | 161.9 g | 42.1 g |
| Tuna Tartare | 9.9 g | 41.8 g |
| Roasted Half Chicken | 29.3 g | 41.8 g |
| Chelsea Lobster Roll | 59.3 g | 39.4 g |
| Octopus a la Plancha | 14.8 g | 37.6 g |
| Social Breeze (Zero Proof) | 52.9 g | 22.1 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Tivoli Gardens | 84.8 g | 20.3 g |
| D & D Salmon | 39.6 g | 19.9 g |
| Swediopian | 23.1 g | 19.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its comfortable setting and knowledgeable staff, guests consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere and reasonable pricing. Standout dishes include the perfectly cooked desserts, which diners highlight as a must-try for anyone visiting based on local recommendations. The overall experience is noted for its high quality and attentive service, ensuring a satisfying visit for every guest.
Menu
Appetizers & Small Plates
- Blue Cornbread - $13: Warm blue masa cornbread infused with togarashi spice, served with honey butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hav Bread Basket - $21: Teff biscuits, warm blue cornbread, injera crisps, flatbread, shiro hummus, honey butter, and seasonal jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $15: Five chilled shrimp served with bold awaze cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shiro Hummus - $18: Creamy Ethiopian Shiro hummus with autumn vegetables, flatbread, and crispy green chickpeas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uni Toast - $24: Mitmita uni mousse served with roe on brioche Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Octopus a la Plancha - $26: Tender grilled octopus with awaze, aji amarillo, and thumbelina carrots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Helga's Meatballs - $23: Charred lamb meatballs in spicy tomato sauce with maple glaze, served with warm naan Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab & Chile Baked Oyster - $21: Four oysters baked with blue crab, spicy chili crunch, and lemon Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Raw & Cured
- Oysters on The Half Shell (Half Dozen) - $24: Fresh seasonal oysters, mignonette, awaze spiced cocktail sauce, and lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters on The Half Shell (Dozen) - $48: Fresh seasonal oysters, mignonette, awaze spiced cocktail sauce, and lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fluke Ceviche - $22: Chilled fluke cured in citrusy yuzu with carrot and fresh cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Swediopian - $22: Cured salmon, sea buckthorn, fennel salad, spiced mustard sauce, coffee injera crumble Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tartare - $25: Hand-cut tuna, miso, walnut oil, avocado crema, crispy injera chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crudo Trio - $67: Tasting platter featuring Swediopian, tuna tartare, and fluke ceviche Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Mermaid Tower - $135: Poached lobster, blue shrimp, mussels, littleneck clams, tuna tartare, fluke ceviche, and Swediopian Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Greens & Grains - $20: Bulgar wheat, kale, pomegranate, walnuts, preserved lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Berbere Honey Chicken Sandwich - $24: Fried chicken, berbere honey glaze, cabbage slaw, B&B pickles, potato bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chelsea Lobster Roll - $35: Chilled lobster, awaze mayo, yuzu juice, crispy shallots, toasted brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Havatini 2.0 - $37: Campanelle pasta, shrimp, crab, white wine uni butter sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Umi’s Spaghetti - $28: House spaghetti, Shiro sauce, roasted kabocha squash, mushrooms, and kale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Seared Black Bass - $38: Roasted bass, spicy sambal glaze, coconut rice arancini, coconut foam Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- D & D Salmon - $36: Seared salmon, Shiro soubise, crispy falafel coating, bok choy Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nordic Forest Curry - $28: Mushroom medley, seasonal vegetables, coconut curry, cilantro rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Addis York - $35: Fried chicken, Ethiopian doro wat stew, ayib cheese, soft-boiled egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Half Chicken - $37: Herb-roasted chicken, red maple chermoula, root vegetable rotmos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beyaynetu Branzino - $68: Whole branzino, gomen kimchi, tikkil gomen, beets, green beans Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coffee Cured Duck - $48: Coffee-cured duck, crispy duck salad, roasted carrot, duck jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Ribeye - $60: 12 oz coffee-crusted ribeye, berbere hollandaise Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner
- Oxtail Biryani - $115: Slow-cooked oxtail, basmati rice, crab, lobster, crispy onion, mint, cilantro (feeds 2-4) Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Hav Fries - $12: Crispy yucca and sweet potato fries, shiro hummus, awaze ketchup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 7 Aunties Greens - $14: Slow-stewed collard greens, andouille sausage, toasted spiced pumpkin seeds Available at: dinner, lunch
- Biryani Fried Rice - $16: Basmati rice, crab, crispy onion, fresh herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $14: Crispy Brussels sprouts, ponzu sauce, shallots, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Mushrooms - $16: Grilled lion’s mane and cremini mushrooms, za’atar spice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Orange Pavlova - $15: Meringue, vanilla bean whipped cream, blood orange sorbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Tart - $16: Chocolate filling, black tea foam, candied lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Goat Cheese Mousse - $15: Goat cheese mousse, roasted green grapes, white wine anglaise
- Affogato - $12: Espresso poured over vanilla gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Seasonal Sorbet or Ice Cream - $6: Rotating selection of handcrafted flavors Dietary tags: Halal
Beverages
- Apple of My Thyme - $17: Apple, key lime, vanilla, prosecco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Tivoli Gardens - $16: Swedish aquavit, raspberry, pineapple, hibiscus, mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Lectin-Free
- The Notorious F.I.G. - $20: Whiskey, smoked black tea, coffee, amaro, fig Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Drip Coffee - $5
- Harney & Sons Tea - $5: Chamomile, Chai, Mint Verbena, or Jasmine Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Social Breeze (Zero Proof) - $15: Three Spirit Social Elixir, mint, lemon, Earl Grey Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Hav & Mar
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Hav & Mar has an official website at https://www.havandmar.com, though the provided data does not specify online ordering availability.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking sophisticated seafood with global flavors, artistic energy, and extensive dietary options like keto, gluten-free, and vegan will enjoy this restaurant.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews mention no specific concerns, instead praising the welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, reasonable pricing, and high-quality desserts.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests celebrate the welcoming atmosphere, attentive staff, and high-quality desserts, contributing to a positive overall rating of 4.0/5.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, paleo, dairy-free, halal, and heart-healthy across its seafood-focused menu.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Oysters on the half shell and 7 Aunties Greens both satisfy keto and gluten-free diets simultaneously.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include blue cornbread, uni toast, charred octopus, crab and chile baked oysters, and highly recommended desserts.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect a welcoming Chelsea seafood spot featuring standout desserts, knowledgeable service, and signature dishes like blue cornbread.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, reasonable pricing, and high-quality desserts like the orange pavlova and chocolate tart.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for Hav & Mar.
- Is Hav & Mar dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Hav & Mar has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Mermaid Tower, Coffee Cured Duck and BBQ Mushrooms.
- What can I eat at Hav & Mar on a dairy-free diet?
- Black Mermaid Tower, Coffee Cured Duck and BBQ Mushrooms carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Hav & Mar have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including BBQ Mushrooms and Hav Fries.
- Is Hav & Mar gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Hav & Mar?
- Coffee Cured Duck, at roughly 91.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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