Barracuda Bistro & Bar

Colombian Tamales,buñuelos and chocolate caliente!!!! Yesss please!!!! Perfect Sunday breakfast!!! I was super excited when I heard this was on the menu! !! I wish you had it all the time!! I drove 40 min( New Britain) just to have this deliciousness!!! And it sure was worth it! I have been here a few times before for dinner and this was my first time for brunch! Ive had all wonderful experiences with service and food! It's also a great environment! I do recommend making a reservation because it fills up fast and it's a busy place! Definitely a place to check out if you like a mixLatin food! They have a variety of apps and meals! Never a disappointment!! I love the atmosphere and food! Always good times!! More...

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The food is always good everytime I come. Brunch mimosa are great as well I have tried them all. I love the yucca fries the most so tasty. Tje place is always packed so make sure to make a reservation we always do but even with one there is still alittle wait just not as long as people who show up. More...

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My boyfriend and I have come here for dinner and we love it. This time around we went for brunch. We went on the earlier side since last time we've came it was super crowded. Getting there 11:30a was good timing and the space wasn't as crowded. There was a live band which was a little loud, my boyfriend and i actually moved further towards the end of the bar/bathroom is located to move away from the noise. I personally would prefer music on the speakers than live band but it was a nice perk. The food was great - we've ordered the sliders, French toast and steak + eggs. The food came out good timing and portioned. We've also ordered two pitchers of strawberry mimosas. If you're anything like my boyfriend and i we can drink pretty fast. The pitchers aren't bottomless which was a bummer. We've spent $50 alone on pitchers - which isn't ideal for us. We're going to stick to happy hour and dinner hours but would recommend you check it out! More...

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Service is pretty good. JP is awesomeOysters are terrible...so if you're a lover of oysters, you'll hate them. Don't waste your money. Volcano shrimp is soooo yummy. The sweetness from the mango chutney contrasting with the cajun is perfect.The lobster roll is so small, but sososooooo delicious. I just wish it was bigger because I didn't want it to end!They put a lot of Cajun seasoning on the cajun fries too, which makes it better than Five Guys Cajun fries. More...

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THE best Mac and cheese I've had in forever. The waiter was very helpful and did all he can. I strongly recommend the chorizo Mac and cheese. We came on a Wednesday night with a 14 people party and with all the chaos he was trying his best. Very much appreciated. More...

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Our waitress Elissa was great! Very helpful and attentive, perfect spot to celebrate my birthday bash! Food was also very delicious, had lots of fun with friends thank you barracuda! :)

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Barracuda is amazing. The mimosas are very good. The live music is very entertaining. I always order the lobster quesadilla and yuca.  The only thing thats a little bit tedious at times is the wait for the table. I never got a table here  and I've  been here 3 times. Food is great though! More...

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Excellent place for happy hour. Prices are excellent and serving sizes are huge! They do get pretty busy though, but it's not surprising given their food and service. Brunch is excellent too.

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Best happy hour food and drinks amazing. Staff was great Audrey was so attentive and amazing.

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Great food and ambiance. Shrimp mofongo was delicious! Cubano sándwich was also really good! The yuca nachos with the steak were very tasty. Everything was great! Recommend 100% if you are looking for tasty food. More...

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This is now the 4th time I've come here. Obviously I love it if I keep coming back. But I can't give it 5 stars because each and every time I've been there the service always seems to be on the slower side. Today in fact I waited 10 minutes for 2 drinks. The food and atmosphere is great, although I will say that I read on their website that Saturday brunch has live music and that was not the case. The food is so damn good here I'll keep coming back, because honestly, the long waits for drinks, apps, and entrees is worth it. More...

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Sunday, July 14, 2019 arrived 10:55amdeparted 1:15pmOverall : GREAT PLACE!! We arrived at Barracuda for Sunday brunch, and we were the only two inside the restaurant (COOL! !) they just had opened and unlocked the doors. We were greeted by friendly staff and they placed our order pretty fast. Atmosphere : Quiet at first because we were the first inside of the restaurant and no one else had showed up yet. Within 15mins , people arrived in groups! Within 30mins of opening the entire restaurant was packed and it's loud. A good loud, where people are enjoying themselves, food and drinks are flowing the vibes are superb! Food : Absolutely Amazing!!! 5-out-of 5Cost : $46.78 for three mimosas and two entrees (really affordable) Great vibes!!! Definitely on my most-favorite-spot list :) More...

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Tried this place on a recommendation from another local establishment.  Great spot.  Gold crowd on a Wednesday night.  Sat at the bar and got exceptional service.  Both bartenders were very informed and made great recommendations.  Drinks were amazing and the mussels were unbelievable.  Best paella I've had in years.  I'll be back anytime I'm in North Haven.  Fantastic crew here at Barracuda!!!!! More...

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Very live ambiance for a weekend brunch. They have a band performing in one corner, which makes it a bit loud for easy conversation. However, if that's the atmosphere you're looking for, you will not be disappointed by brunch at Barracuda.Due to limited seating, you may be seated at the bar if you're in a small party. That said, the service is very quick and the food is really fun and well prepared.The guava crepes (2 for $8, at time of writing) were different and quite tasty. (This is more of a sweet breakfast option, for those who are into that.)Yucca fries are excellent here.Mimosas are fine. Not bottomless here. But a nice variety of flavors, and reasonably priced pitchers. Really solid overall. Don't bring grandma unless she loves loud noise and screaming over music. :p More...

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We happened to be walking around downtown New Haven and were not necessarily hungry or looking for anywhere to go. As we walked by this place we saw advertised their $1 oyster deal. Since we weren't hungry but who can say no to $1 oysters? We went in and I ordered a Mojito with a half dozen oysters, in addition we had the yucca nachos with pork belly. Let me just say that we had no idea what to expect with the nachos but we were so glad we ordered them. Now mind you I was about to give this place a 3star review because even though the place was empty it took so long to get our nachos. When the bartender came back with the nachos; she acknowledged that they took so long so she offered to give us a dessert on the house, which obviously we took her up on it and had the churros (great choice). The churros were awesome. They were nice and warm with caramel and a raspberry sauce. It was a nice way to end the night. More...

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Excellent food, and great happy hour deals. I love going here for happy hour and getting the $3 beers, $6 Taco and Arepa plates. They are a Latin-American restaurant with their own spin on some Spanish favorites. If you are a fan of traditional Colombian Arepas and chicharron, there's are made a lot differently. The Arepas come in squares and remind me more of polenta. Nonetheless, they are excellent. The service can be a little bit slow, and the non happy hour prices can get expensive, but the food and drinks are quality. More...

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I moved to the New Haven are about 3 years ago and ever since then Barracuda Bistro & Bar has been my favorite latin restaurant in New Haven! Everything there is so perfect, the food, the drinks, the staff (Jules, Alexia and César are my favorites) and also the atmosphere. This is definitely the place where I take all my friends every time we go out and they are never disappointed.My recommendations: Oysters Steamed MusselsAvocado SashimiYuca Nachos with Chicken PAELLA! Steak PinchosPortions are perfect to share between the table.Drinks are very nice and strong as well and very reasonable priced, Pineapple Express is my go to drink every time, caipirinhas are good and they also make THE BEST MOJITOS in New Haven.Go check it out, try it and love, ohhh and let's not forget about brunches here! Colombian breakfast, Calentado and Lobster Benedict are my favorites, I go there every Sunday for brunch and mimosas like if it was church. More...

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Hands down one of the best restaurants and bars in New Haven! I've been there numerous times and am never disappointed. Amazing happy hour food and prices, phenomenal service. Drinks are strong and the food is great - I highly recommend the avocado sashimi, volcano shrimp, chorizo Mac n cheese, and lobster quesadilla. And don't forget about brunch! This is my favorite place to go on the weekends for brunch - try the veggie omelet or lobster Benedict! Everybody that works there is super friendly and helpful. More...

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Always happy to come out to Barracuda - the oyster shooters are amazing! Food is always delicious, Sunday brunch there is my new favorite. Mimosas in every flavor!

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Barracuda was the place where I spent my college years, and I do not regret it for a second. It has the best happy hour in New Haven (hands down) and the food is ALWAYS quality. The owner, Sonia is a doll and always wants to have a good time with you at the restaurant. My boyfriend and I love everything from their yuca nachos, to the chorizo mac and cheese and the tacos. Desserts are so savory (my favorite being the thres leches). We love Barracuda, and you will fall in love with it too! More...

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Great happy hour and friendly service- get here early during happy hour or you'll probably have to wait!

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One of my favorite happy hour spots in New Haven. Great food and drinks, and they're cheap. Recommend the blackened chicken man n cheese

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This review is solely on the brunch drinks because the dinner menu is awesome . Brunch is great there as well the food is always amazing  but I'm a little ehh with the drinks now , I went a few days ago & now they don't offer unlimited mimosas you have to pay $25 for each pitcher which is a ridiculous for the amount of drinks you get out of the pitcher & if you're with a big group you're going to be spending a lot of $$$ . I think they need to bring unlimited back , now I will be going else where for brunch & barracudas used to be my #1 go to . More...

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The best happy hours! Good drinks and amazing food. Must have items, the empanadas, arepas with chicken, and  the tostadas

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Had the grilled chicken sandwich with bacon, lettuce, tomato's and side of yucca fries. Food was delicious... Well season. .. Generous Portion Size... Place is always crowded, there was a bit of a wait. I'm sad my leftovers are finished! I definitely will go back when in New Haven. More...

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Distinctive, delicious, beautiful food and drinks! I took my wife here for her birthday dinner. The lobster quesadilla is ridiculously delicious. It gets pretty loud if you go at night, but is a fun time. If you want to go for a weekend dinner, I'd recommend making a reservation. More...

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Went here for brunch with my boyfriend Sunday morning. (11am-3pm for brunch Saturday's and Sunday's) so so so so good! Seating is super limited but the food makes it worth the close seating. I had steak (cooked perfectly) with eggs, rice and beans, arepa, sweet plantains, & avocado. Literally to die for! Will def be coming back! More...

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Barracuda is located in downtown New Haven. This is a small Latin American Restaurant with a lively atmosphere. They have daily specials and a weekend brunch. I stopped by on a Saturday for brunch. I arrived around 1130, and we were seated promptly. We ordered the ahi tuna sandwich, French toast, and Cajun fries. By far the favorite item was the Cajun fries. They have a delicious season blend. The tuna sandwich was fine but came out a little over cooked. we also enjoyed guava mimosas which were delicious! A carafe is $25 and has approximately 5-6 flutes worth. The only challenges we had were the the loudness of the music playing and a confused server. There was a guitarist playing at a high pitch making conversation tough even though we sat in the back. Also, we asked for specific items with the French toast, and we were informed right as the food came out that our meal wasn't able to be made as requested so we were left to either reorder and wait another 20 minutes or just suffer through it. Not ideal. Parking is free in the lot across the street. More...

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We've been to Barracuda several times now when visiting New Haven.  Each time has been more fabulous than the time before.  Love the plantain chips with guac!!  Super Yum.  The arepas, astounding.  The chili, tacos, fish, and tres leches!!!  Yow!!!!  Plus, Jules and staff are tops at service.  Come eat, drink and be contentos. More...

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Bottomless mimosas is freaking great. The teamwork they have is also fantastic. They run things very smoothly. A great brunch spot. Make reservations for larger parties. Love this spot! More...

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If you're in New Haven CT, this place is a must try! amazing selection of food. Place gets really crowded so be prepared for a wait. I went there on a Saturday night around 930 pm and had a 20 minute wait. It's not a bad wait, but if you're hungry, that's quite a wait. It's a cute little Latin place with amazing food. Highly recommend getting the lobster quesadilla and NY strip with Chimichurri sauce. I'm definitely curious to try the rest of their menu as the food was on point. Very authentic Latin flavors and cooked to perfection! Ambience is a bit loud, but not unbearable. You can still have a decent conversation without having to scream. Service was great. Everyone was friendly and good came out pretty quickly. Overall, a great experience to end my New Haven trip. More...

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Oh my gosh this place was my spot in New Haven. low key dark atmosphere to get drinks and a late meal. Really enjoyed all the yuka food options. Everything I got there was phenomenal. Yuka nachos r a MUST More...

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Barracuda is amazing! One of my favorite spots for dinner in New Haven! The fried avocado tacos are my favorite menu item (mmm! ). They also have a great happy hour - I highly recommend the yucca nachos with mushrooms and a jalapeño margarita. More...

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Really enjoyed my time here! I received a gift card so I figured I would check out happy hour. One of the employees, which I believe was the owner made space for myself and guest at the bar. The food and drink selection were great and tasty ! The blonde bar tender was very nice and attentive. Will definitely be back :) More...

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Both the food and the service are consistently excellent. I come here at least a couple times a month with friends for happy hour and absolutely adore both the food and the cocktails. I could live on the fried avocado tacos and yucca nachos. On cold nights, the mac and cheese is PERFECT. Always recommend this place when friends are looking for somewhere low key and affordable to meet up. More...

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Super unique menu with some really good food. However, service was slow and they forgot one of our orders. Reserve prior to going

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Delicious! Definitely worth it. Brunch was fantastic and they have great happy hour deals. The staff is friendly and attentive. I will be back soon!!

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I stumbled upon Barracuda one Sunday because I saw that they have happy hour seven days a week. After having a mojito and yucca frita (I recommend both) I decided I wanted to visit again. I've been several times now and usually sit at the bar and have to say that I have a wonderful time every single time I visit. I feel welcomed and taken care of. The bartenders are wonderful, not only with the drinks and conversation, but at remembering who you are and what you like. I'm not someone who visits the same restaurants on a regular basis, but this one I do. They recently opened another location in New Haven called Te Amo Tequila and I am very happy that they are doing so well! More...

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Love this bar, especially during happy hour!! Monday through Friday (4-7pm), Sunday through Thursday (10pm-1am), and Saturday/Sunday (3-5pm). Cheap drinks and appetizers, all of which are super yummy! My personal favorite is the strawberry mojito - it's the perfect ratio of ingredients and it's even got fresh strawberries and mint in it! The yucca fries are also delicious, and I would also highly recommend the nachos. They also have $1 oysters which is a pretty sweet deal as well. Will definitely be back for more happy hours in the future! More...

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Went to happy hour once here over the summer and it was so good that I still think about it regularly -- I'd definitely be here 3 nights a week, no questions asked, if I lived in New Haven. My friends and I ordered the steak tacos, yucca nachos (amazing!), and the blackened chicken macaroni. Everything was absolute perfection (the nachos were unlike anything I'd had before and definitely a favorite at the table) and washed down perfectly with a few strawberry margaritas. Prices were also insane -- at half price, I seriously don't know anyone who wouldn't like this place. Would love to check out the brunch if I'm ever back in the future! More...

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This place is always our go to. The happy hour can't be beat and the cocktails are on point! The owners are sweet and the staff is very attentive and fun.

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Barracuda is my favorite place for happy hour. The happy hour prices for food and drink are reasonable. My go to drink is the coconut mojito. It's made right every time! The food is always pretty consistent too. I've had the yucca nachos, tacos, pulled pork arepas, and the plátano con queso and all are pretty delicious. The owner Sandra is really nice and takes notice of frequent visitors. One note though is that it can get quite packed and it's a small place. I'd suggest making a reservation! More...

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This place is awesome!! My friends and I visited on a Friday evening. They were running their happy hour which allowed us to try more things. My absolute favorite was the chorizo Mac and cheese. I swear I still think about it. We also got the empeñadas which were made columbian style and delicious. Not pictured because of hunger. My husband got a flatbread which was basically a pizza. He enjoyed it. The cocktails were also great. Not too strong but not a waste of money.Note that the arepas aren't stuffed like they are traditionally. There are places as a based with the meat as a topping. Dessert is pictured. The flan was to die for. I didnt have tres leches but there was none left. I highly recommend this place. I can't wait to visit for their brunch menu. More...

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To preface this review, I have ONLY come to Barracuda during happy hour. During this time, the HH food and drinks are fantastically priced and well proportioned. Though one thing to look out for is the restaurant is small and during happy hours, the wait can be substantial. Also, there doesn't seem to be enough staff during these times so getting a menu, water, ordering, and receiving your food can be slow. Definitely not a quick meal!+YUCA NACHOS: I usually get these with mushrooms (the pork belly and chicken are both on the dry side). The yuca is nice and crispy with what tastes like taco seasoning, which pairs nicely with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole. +SALCHIPAPAS: Not sure if you can go wrong with loaded french fries but it's delicious nonetheless! The fries are nice and crispy and it's a good amount of toppings.-MUSSELS: It comes in a very large bowl, and the flavor is alright. I'm a big fan of mussels but it's a good for what you pay for.*All these dishes are great for sharing!Yes, the tables are a little wobbly, the service is a little subpar, the space between tables is questionable, but the yumminess of the happy hour food can't be denied. Would definitely return for some yuca nachos! More...

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Bottomless mimosas good deals on happy hour and music to enhance the ambience. Probably my favorite place in new haven so far and I've just moved here less than a month ago

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