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Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar, New Haven, CT

Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar

4.7
4.7
1224 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
660 State St, New Haven, CT 06511

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Romantic
We are a New York steakhouse with a twist. Our Executive Chef is the only one in Southern Connecticut to use the old world technique of skillet cooking; producing the most perfectly cooked steak. Besides our steak entrees, we also offer the freshest seafood, lamb and duck entrees, as well as daily specials prepared to perfection by our master chefs. All of our beef is perfectly aged and hand cut on the premises. We use only the finest ingredients, the freshest seafood and Prime Angus beef; each presented with simple elegance. Enjoy our homemade specialty breads and desserts.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Atilio Marini
  • Private party facilities
    Please call us at (203) 745-4669 ext 3 and ask for Katherine Kennedy or email us at castironchop@gmail.com
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,224 people are saying

Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Steakhouse

  • New Haven

    Best Food

  • New Haven

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar is renowned for its "excellent service" and "delicious food," making it a top choice for both special occasions and casual dining. Guests rave about the "perfectly cooked steaks" and "generous portions." With a "chill ambience" and attentive staff, it's a must-visit for steak lovers.

1,224 Reviews
  1. alex

    New York City4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Waiter didn’t seem like she wanted to serve us. Bad service on her end start to finish complained they were short staffed, but it wasn’t busy. Still tipped generously but likely won’t be back.

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  2. Tanya

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was efficient not stellar. The food was as anticipated and was tasty and quickly served. The server brought the grinder for salt and pepper but did not offer to grind for us. That was a negative experience.

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  3. Trudy

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked for Easter with the hopes of having the wonderful brunch that is typically served and were told that there would be no brunch, just the regular menu - we were a little disappointed but we had a wonderful experience once again. Food was cooked to perfection. Just wish they would bring back not just the brunch, but also the deconstructed pistachio cannoli dessert!!

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  4. Chaireline

    Toronto4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cast Iron was overall good. Great drinks. Server was nice. Good overall was good. The apps that we had were the lobster arancini balls (yummy) and the steamed oysters. The short ribs entree was absolutely delicious and had great flavor. However, the Mac and cheese had had hardly any noodles and was basically all cheese. Even the kids didn’t like it and you know kids love Mac and cheese. My husband’s ribeye lacked flavor. Salt and pepper goes a long way when it comes to a good steak. If they seasoned it better, he would have probably liked it more. For dessert, we had the cinnamon bread pudding and the brownies and they were both delicious. Ice cream could have been a tad bit softer and not so hard, but overall good desserts. Good way to end the night.

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  5. Michele

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Another great dining experience at Cast Iron Chef Chop House. We got the braciola, roasted tomato crostini and meatballs for apps. All were outstanding. I personally loved the meatballs. Hint of spicy with an outstanding tomato sauce. Our main entrees were filet mignon, sea bass, and NY strip steak. All cooked to perfection!! Service was a tiny bit slow but they just don’t rush you here. It’s been awhile since we’ve been here but we won’t wait that long to go back.

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  6. Charles VIP

    Connecticut31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again Cast Iron does it all right. From start to finish. Our server Matt was spot on. Steaks done to perfection. The lemon cookies hot out of the oven just made my wife so happy. Sales tipped for sure.

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  7. jennifer VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. Great food and great service. We love it.

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  8. michael

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Food was cooked to perfection! Probably the best dinner I’ve had in a while.

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  9. Cindy

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding service backed by a delicious filet, tasty crunchy broccoli and a yummy baked potato. We will be back.

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  10. Mary

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Enjoyed the experience. We both had steak baked potatoes and broccoli. We also ordered a side of mushrooms. Delish!

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FAQs

Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 745-4669.

Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1224 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar

660 State St, New Haven, CT 06511

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Atilio Marini
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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