Reviews for HAAR - March 2020
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We are thrilled to present a compilation of the best reviews from our valued guests, capturing the essence of what makes HAAR a truly remarkable restaurant. TripAdvisor, we've gathered a selection of reviews that highlight the unique aspects that have earned HAAR its esteemed reputation. Each testimonial serves as a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, ensuring that every visit to HAAR is an experience to be cherished.
“We had fantastic tasting menu
We had fantastic tasting menu of 7 course, lobster was the best I have ever tasted and we have been to many Michelin star restaurant, matching wines was also fantastic , first time I have dared to eat oyster , think I will only have this course at your restaurant as I have high expectations, we traveled all the way from Edinburgh to try your food”
“Stunning! Michelin Star on the way!! ⭐️
On holiday in the beautiful East Neuk of Fife, 4 of us visited Haar on Sunday 23 Feb, lunch, 5 course Thai tasting menu and we also opted for the additional lobster and scallop courses along with the 7 course wine pairing.........just absolutely stunning! Service was top notch, didn’t miss a beat!
Every single course was excellent, hard to choose favourites but the lobster, scallop and pollock dishes stood out with the signature lobster the star of the show! That mirin butter! Inspirational! There was not a scrap left on the shell!
Wine was perfectly matched, truly delicious and definitely enhanced each course if that was possible!
Relaxed ambience, cool decor, absolutely no rush and lovely, comfortable surroundings, an exceptional experience and surely cannot be too long before that first star arrives!
Yes, it’s expensive, but true value for money..........you really do get what you pay for! We cannot wait to return, and although Dean was there, we didn’t get to meet him but would love to shake his hand next time and let him know what a truly exceptional dining experience his restaurant offers!”
Can't rate this highly enough. What a fantastic experience. My wife and I had 5 course taster with the add on of lobster each. Each course looked and tasted amazing.
Great atmosphere, very relaxed and every table full.
Staff attentive and knowledgable without being overbearing.
If I'm being picky the only suggestion I would have is FOH make customers aware of what "market price" is on the day. It would remove any awkwardness and any shock if you don't ask! We would still have had the lobster which was out of this world.
We will be back!”
Haar bar - Dougall is the man!!
We had the most amazing meal, which I will review separately, however I feel a special mention should be made to the barman Dougall, he mixed and so passionately described the cocktails he mixed for us, he spent time explaining each and every ingredient and where it came from and made the evening truly memorable, a new, but I believe imho a amazing member of the Haar team”
Loved the setting and atmosphere. Loved the friendly service. Really really loved the food. We had a voucher for a tasting menu and each course was just gorgeous. A lovely different wine selection (personally thrilled to see galician red on there which was delicious). Highly recommend I'm back next week!”
“Outstanding Service and top class food
We arrived early whilst the restaurant was setting up, rather than being asked to come back in 30 minutes, they opened the bar for us and served us drinks. We went for the 6 course taster menu, the food cannot be given justice by my word, all I can say is outstanding!
The service was fantastic, our server was Dhugal, who we were surprised to hear had only been working at The Haar for less than a week, his knowledge of the food and drink was great and he offered a comfortable, inviting service and walked us through each taster with great description, outstanding!”
Just had a fantastic taster meal. It was outstanding. Staff were so friendly especially Sean . Would highly recommend. Can’t wait to return .”
“Tasting Menu + Lobster and Scallop a must!
what can i say about Haar that hasnt already been written! a 7 course sensory delight expertly explained by chef mark and the restaurant staff. what Dean has created in St Andrews is nothing short of spectacular the town was lacking a restaurant of this quality and im so glad we have Haar! a shout out to dean who came out to visit the table what a humble chef who talks so passionatly about his craft its so refreshing! we visited during the scottish tasting menu and i must say the pork belly dish with the haggis spring roll was inspired but the stand out dish was the Lobster! when you come to Haar you have to try the Lobster!”
We had an incredible meal at the Haar and thoroughly enjoyed the tasting menu with Asian flavours. All of the dishes were so well balanced in flavour and looked so smart. My husband added the scallop dish and I had the lobster, both of which were delicious. My husband said it was the best scallop dish he had ever tasted. All dishes were so tasty but both of us absolutely loved the pollock the dish. We loved the bread and butter and were greedy enough to have another to mop up all the lovely sauce. I was really excited to see Dean Banks come out of the kitchen as I passed and he was very friendly and took the time to say hello. Our sever Dhugal was great and very attentive.
I have recently been to The Cellar in Anstruther and I can say that our experience at the Haar is definitely on par, and possibly better, than our experience at the Michelin star The Cellar. Thanks again- we will be back!”
We had an incredible meal at the Haar and thoroughly enjoyed the tasting menu with Asian flavours. All of the dishes were so well balanced in flavour and looked so smart. My husband added the scallop dish and I had the lobster, both of which were delicious. My husband said it was the best scallop dish he had ever tasted. All dishes were so tasty but both of us absolutely loved the pollock the dish. We loved the bread and butter and were greedy enough to have another to mop up all the lovely sauce. I was really excited to see Dean Banks come out of the kitchen as I passed and he was very friendly and took the time to say hello. Our sever Dhugal was great and very attentive.
I have recently been to The Cellar in Anstruther and I can say that our experience at the Haar is definitely on par, and possibly better, than our experience at the Michelin star The Cellar. Thanks again- we will be back!”
Visited Haar with my husband to finish off a week long celebration for my grandson's 1st birthday.
We both had the tasting menu & opted to add the scallops & lobster so 7 dishes in total. We had a 2nd helping of bread as well to soak up the lobster sauce!
Each dish was as good as the other. My favourite was the oxtail - the black garlic was delicious! As my husband was driving I decided to have the pairing wines to accompany the meal which I thoroughly enjoyed as I had wine which I probably wouldn't have ordered myself & added to the experience.
All the staff were very friendly & attentive & even promised us the window seat again on our return visit.
It was great meeting Dean as well who popped his head out of the kitchen when we were leaving to make sure we had both enjoyed ourselves which was a nice touch & wish him well for the future.”
Absolutely fantastic!!! Well worth a visit. I am vegetarian and my husband loved tasting mine too...!!! Exceptional.. Thank you Dean and all the excellent staff x”
My wife and I had the 5 course tasting menu last night using an itison voucher.
Every course was delicious and so full of flavour.
Beef cheek is my fantasy last meal main course and this was the best I've ever had, says something that I think the Thai green curry pollock was even better.
I wish you all the best riding the storm of the next few months, we will be back.”
“Had an amazing lunch yesterday.
Had an amazing lunch yesterday. Opted for tasting menu and every course was wonderful. Staff explained every course and where it was sourced from. Huge thank you to Ruairi for your guidance with the wine, Pecorino Gran Sassa, so good we had to have a second bottle.
You'll get through this dreadful time as we all will. Thank you again for the experience”
As you conclude this journey through the remarkable reviews of HAAR, we hope you've gained a glimpse into the extraordinary dining experiences that await you at our restaurant. From the words of our satisfied guests, it is evident that HAAR is more than just a place to dine.
We invite you to join us at HAAR and experience the magic firsthand. Let our dedicated team guide you through our diverse menu. Whether it's a special occasion, an intimate gathering, or simply a desire to indulge in tasty cuisine, we are here to make every moment unforgettable.
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