Haven - Tampa

I have been wanting to try Haven for a hot minute so I decided to stop by for my birthday dinner and it was even more incredible than I imagined it would be. We sat on the patio because we intended on getting happy hour food and drinks but after seeing themain menu and the wine selection we opted for a shared bottle and some plates. There were three of us so we split the bread andfat (not pictured , beef fat mushrooms, lamb, gochujang beef, chicken thighs, and an espresso martini. Every single dish hadingredients that popped and made for a beautiful plate all while tasting even better than they looked (how is that evenpossible?? . The mushrooms were perfectly tender and soaked in a fat/ garlic/ shallot sauce, the lamb was well-cooked and juicywith a slight mint flavor and a wild tomato hummus that leveled up the whole dish, the gochujang beef was the tables favoritedue to the presentation and mouth feel- it was light and melted in your mouth leaving behind a pleasant spice and the bits ofcrunchies added a great texture as well. The chicken thighs were cooked to perfection with the crispy side up, the sauce wasperfect and while I usually shy away from okra, it tied the ingredients together and made for a comforting dish. The espressomartini was SO good, beans included so you know they?re serious. Finally, our waiter was the best and helped us pick a tastybottle of wine, you could tell he really knew his stuff and he even brought out a special bday surprise for me, then offered tohelp us find a spot in the Bern?s dessert room if we so desired (we couldn?t eat another thing but this was so kind . I will becoming back whenever I can splurge again and would recommend Haven to any food lover.

Among the best, creative restaurants across Central Florida. Originally Sidebern?s, a way for Bern?s to create a non-steakhouse restaurant. Bern?s will always be a steak house. Sidebern?s, now Haven, allows for maximum creativity with food. The drinks,the cheeses, one of the best happy hours!! Definitely a must go to restaurant in the region.

Attended a bourbon event here and got the chance to meet the Master Blender for Uncle Nearest. The staff was very accommodating, from the valet, to the reception desks when we lost a cell phone. I so loved this event and Haven was a perfect spot for it asthey feature over 300 bourbons to choose from. The appetizers paired nicely with the two cocktails and the tasting of 1884 and1856.

Our server, David, was a delight! He was both pleasant and extensively knowledgeable about all the items on the menu. It was definitely a unique dining experience, followed by dessert at its sister restaurant, Bern 's Steakhouse. Truly anot-to-be-missed location when visiting the Tampa area. We did have a good laugh, however, about the 'valet ' parking which wasliterally steps from the door! ????????

Y?all. ???? Beef fat mushrooms. Harissa cheddar cheese. Prosciutto di Parma w ESPRESSO BUTTER?!?!Warm Brussels sprout salad. Fruit spread, almonds, soft cheese with grapes. Crispy smoked olive oil cake. Everything we tried was exceptional.