Reviews for HAAR - March 2023
WHERE CULINARY EXCELLENCE TAKES CENTER STAGE.
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.
Exceptional food, great service, superb breakfast, great room, friendly staff, great atmosphere without being pretentious.”
Our first visit to Haar, St Andrews, and, we were totally impressed at the superb cooking on offer, the warm welcome from the FOH team and the overall ambiance in the restaurant. We loved the inclusive approach of sitting with one of the Chefs, as he constructed our snack course starter. A terrific & novel start to our culinary evening at Haar. We opted for the five course tasting menu. We selected our own bottle of wine from an extensive wine list rather than the accompanying wines on offer for each course. We enjoyed all the dishes from fish to meat with all of them excelling in flavour, & presentation. However, our personal favourites was the trout dish and dessert. Both outstandingly good & beautifully cooked. A massive shout out & praise to Beth, Hannah and Geraldo, whom we personally interacted with during our visit. These folks are a credit to Haar restaurant and the wider hospitality sector. Be proud of your work. Haar restaurant was excellent and we look forward to a return visit soon. Keep up the great work and thank you to all the team for a superb first visit to Haar.”
We have just enjoyed a truly magnificent meal at Haar. The tasting menu was exquisite in terms of the presentation and taste. All staff were courteous and professional. Each dish was eloquently described by the attentive staff. We added the lobster dish as a treat to the set nenu and we were not disappointed. This dish in particular was exceptional.
This is fine dining at its best underpinned by a chef/proprietor ( Dean Banks) who is clearly at the top of his game and supported by a highly professional team
We will wax lyrical about this meal for a long time and will definitely return. Many thanks to all at Haar for facilitating such a memorable culinary experience.”
5 star dining from start to finish. Service excellent. Attentive, knowledgeable staff. Cocktail amazing which was an expresso martini. Wine exceptional, extensive drinks menu available. We went for the 5 course tasting menu which was definitely 5 star. Bread beautiful, all of the courses were divine. Chef Dean banks has got a beautiful restaurant. I’ll definitely be back. I’ve tried a number of fine dining restaurants but this was the best. Thank you for a great meal and evening.”
Returned here again after last trip in January. Everything was perfect: ambiance, service, accompanying drinks and of course the food. Simply exquisite and executed perfectly. We even got our desserts served by Dean himself. A real pleasure. Treat yourself!”
Finally made a booking to use a gift voucher I received. Service was excellent without being overbearing. Food was fantastic. From the starter snacks ( I even ate an oyster for the first time) to the dessert every course was a great culinary experience. It’s expensive but worth it for a treat.
Only slight downside for me was I didn’t see a downstairs toilet. These were upstairs, beautifully refurbished and in the same location when this was a hotel. Sometimes. although I don’t have a registered condition or a blue badge, I have difficulty with stairs so a ground floor facility would have been good. But all in all a lovely place for a special night out.”
Outstanding in every way. Even though we were using an Itison voucher, there was no diminution in quality of food or service.
It did take a while for things to get going and we did have to ask when food would start to arrive, but Dean Banks, the owner and head chef, admitted that it was his fault service hadn’t started! He immediately offered us a free drink each as compensation and after that, everything went smoothly.
The tasting menu was sublime (the added scallop a particular treat) and the staff were friendly but still professional.
All in all, a delight from start to finish”
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.
Thank you for embarking on this journey with us. We look forward to welcoming you to HAAR.