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4,5

Based on 759 opinions finded in 2 websites

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So I really like food and have been around the world trying amazing restaurants. This restaurant however has outstanding flavours like I've never had before, these chefs are really outstanding

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Ross Smith . 2024-03-01

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I went with my wife for the lunch menu, and we took the extras options. So between us we tried the whole lunch menu. Sadly to say I am my wife were disappointed. For a mere £15 we had a single scallop. In a giant curry sauce. The scallop was a tad undercooked. With a dash of coriander oil, which was ever so slightly sweet. Honestly the dish does not work. We also had a half of a small lobster, caught locally. It apparently was the dish cooked in the 2018 Master chef final. Again I was disappointed. I cannot see how this is Michelin stared. Needless to say I will not eat here again.

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Fred Smith . 2024-02-24

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Glorious meal from start to finish. Staff were welcoming and knowledgeable. Each course more sublime than the last. Went to celebrate my husband's birthday and had a delightful time.

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Joanne Stirling . 2024-01-21

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What a wonderful experience to celebrate my wife’s 41st birthday! We were politely greeted by Florian. His service with a smile gave us a welcoming vibe right from the start. The service and the food journey from start to finish was impeccable. Edeline and Jean took their time to explain every single dish that was presented on our table.The chef, Brian showcased his skills on each of our meals to the next level. I must say we throughly enjoyed our dinner experience tonight. Well done team and we will be definitely coming back for more!

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Robert Lok . 2024-01-02

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Hear is a Scots term for the atmospheric fog that rolls in from the sea. Nestled in the charming town of St Andrews, Haar Restaurant and Hotel, under the culinary mastery of Chef Dean Banks, offers a dining experience that transcends the ordinary. Chef Banks, a distinguished one-time MasterChef competitor, orchestrates an exceptional symphony of flavors, each dish delicately crafted to perfection. From the first bite to the last, the menu is a showcase of culinary prowess, elevating the dining experience to unparalleled heights. The tastiest morsels are accompanied by the exquisite notes of Charles Heidersiek champagne, enhancing the overall sensory journey. What sets Haar apart is not just the gastronomic excellence but the attention to detail in every aspect of the experience. Each art piece within the restaurant carries a meaningful origin story, adding an extra layer of richness to the ambiance. The oysters, presented on atmospheric pebbles, were collected from a beach where Chef Banks proposed to his wife, infusing personal narratives into the meal. Many of his creative wife's art is on display. Some stunning works of art. A dining affair at Haar transcends mere sustenance; it is a celebration of culinary artistry and meaningful connections. Sharing this truly incredible meal with good friends elevates the experience, making Haar a destination where exquisite flavors meet heartfelt stories in the heart of St Andrews.

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Annie Hodges . 2023-12-18

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We came for the lunch tasting menu for my wife's birthday. The food was excellent - no qualms about it whatsoever, though I would've like to have tasted a few of the ingredients in a couple of dishes which were overpowered by other flavours. Location-wise, it is really nice to be nearly across from the Old Course and have a easy walk/view of the West Sands. It is a bit on the outskirts of the centre of the Town and not terribly convenient, but nice all the same. The service in the restaurant left much to be desired. Some of the staff were wonderful (Alex even remembered that we came for a birthday and added a candle to my wife's dessert!), but that was the extent of the welcome we felt. If I were to fault anything: 1. Despite my noting on the reservation we came for a birthday, it went unacknowledged apart from Alex's gesture noted above and despite the effort in presentation of the food and space. This more or less fit with the lack of attention we received after the initial welcome - it felt like we were an afterthought to the wait staff. 2. It was disappointing to see the head chef come out and greet the other tables and explain dishes but not to ours. This despite us being one of two parties in the whole restaurant the better part of the first hour and the only one not approached. 3. The waiter/host had no business acting shocked and taken aback when I asked the charity donation be removed from our bill as we already give to other charities. A simple 'sorry' would have sufficed in response, not the commentary we received. I almost wish I had reduced the service fee at that point as I felt 12.5% (on top of VAT, not before) may not have been deserved after all. Would I go back? I don't know. I loved the food and want to recommend it to others, but the lack of care and service for a nice restaurant like Haar was shocking to the point that I'll likely stay away for a long while.

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平慮庵論(Aaron Pelot) . 2023-12-15

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Beautiful atmosphere, food and lovely staff. The food at Haar definitely aligned with our expectations along with the excellent service, and we're so glad they did. We will definitely be returning hopefully for another great experience!

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Millie Hardman . 2023-11-21

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Superb and incredibly favourable lunch. Great service from lovely staff. Fantastic afternoon.

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Samuel Maxwell . 2023-11-19

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Very nice ambience in the restaurant, sat next to a very warm radiator on a cold day, warm breads and butter to start with was very nice, all courses were very well presented and the servers explained the dishes, we both got the same dishes, we should have got different dishes to sample more of the menu, next time. Location is excellent, handy for both the course and the centre. Parking across the street wasn't a problem even on a busy Saturday,

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Brian Donnachie . 2023-11-12

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Just been to this restuarant in St Andrews and I cannot recommend it highly enough the presentation ,tastes ,and visual experience have to be tried by everyone Thank you Haar for the most wonderful meal and the staff were so friendly and welcoming too 5 stars not enough

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Maureen Kinnes . 2023-11-11

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Lovely lunch here.Judging by the mixed reviews here I think lunch is the best value. Price wise if you look at a bog standard pub you could easily pay £35 for three courses. I wouldn't venture beyond lunch though prices look steep. I enjoyed the corn bread ,trout and cod though this portion was on the skimpy side. White chocolate desert was delicious. Vegan main hispi cabbage was delicious. Nice yuzu mocktail. Window tables offer more room.

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manofstoer . 2023-11-11

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Eat here with friends and the owner and management’s professionalism and attitude that evening was appalling, the worst I have ever experienced in dining out all over the globe! The portions and quality served was terrible and overpriced and when we addressed a couple of genuine issues they did not even want to listen!

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Toni Christie . 2023-10-07

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Such an fantastic experience. The food, service, and atmosphere were all amazing.

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Nicole Gillan . 2023-09-30

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Visited HAAR on a work trip recently & It exceeded all of my expectations!! The restaurant gave off a relaxed vibe yet stayed on brand with the fine dining promise. The food was excellent. I sampled the ‘North Sea Cod’ and was not disappointed! Great selection of Vegan Food too which I appreciated. The room was also gorgeous, so clean & cosy. Will definitely be back to stay here the next time I visit St Andrews😁

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Daisy Low . 2023-09-26

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Simply put- perfect. My partner and I had the pleasure of dining at Haar earlier this evening. We have returned home happy and full! I wish to note how incredibly attentive, knowledgable and welcoming each and every staff member we encountered were. We felt really looked after throughout and were made to feel special, even with a busy restaurant. We were checked on for drinks the ideal amount, it wasn’t intrusive and we never sat waiting with an empty glass. The food was incredible, each course was delicious and exciting. We were really in awe of the skills that were shown off in tonight’s meal. Not to mention how the presentation blew us away. The portion sizes were generous for a tasting menu and you certainly couldn’t leave hungry! Hard to choose but my favourite course was the the scallops and my partners the deer. However each course was thoroughly enjoyed. It was an exciting culinary journey, with clear direction. We will absolutely be back for our third visit and highly recommend Haar to anyone that is looking for excellent food and service!

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Rose Dyke . 2023-09-24

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Highly recommend! We loved the casual atmosphere and high end Michelin star quality food and service. Having our first course with the Chef at the counter was a personal and intimate way to start our dining experience. It was a modern take on fine dining - loved it!

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Tricia Gugler . 2023-08-28

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This was bought as a gift from my girlfriend, and I was overwhelmed at how amazing it was. While the room was quite small, it came with everything we needed and also a super fan that kept us cool 😎. The setting in St Andrews is perfect, and it's a short walk to the beach and into the main town where there are shops, bars, and restaurants enough for everyone. Now .... the food .... we did a tasting menu and paired wines 🍷 which was absolutely incredible. If i could give it 6 stars, I would. It started with cocktails and an amazing chef doing starters with a paired French cremant. The menu had a mix of local produce, including beef, scallops, local trout, lobster, oysters with some amazing breads and other accompaniments.... the servers we had were young but full of passion for the produce and also explained who the wines would compliment the dishes, they were top class. The taste of this, including the wines, was amazing, and I will be talking of this with friends for a long time to come. In the morning, we had a lovely fulfilling breakfast and coffee ☕️ 😋 it really was a perfect time away.

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Alasdair Duncan . 2023-08-09

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This was an experience, not just 'eating out.' You are hosted and looked after. Excellent as well as fun. Highly recommended.

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Janet Wale . 2023-08-01

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Amazing tastes and textures, not cheap but you're worth it!!! Beautiful place, staff are awesome and our meal was awesome, would highly recommend 😋👍🏼

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Philip Campbell . 2023-07-22

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An amazing experience! From the moment we entered the restaurant until we left, it was superb. I can't tell you what happens as that would spoil your experience.

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Catherine Macintyre . 2022-05-06

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Concept innovant, plats délicieux et de saisons.

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Les Poulettes . 2022-04-17

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Amazing unsuspecting dinner at St. Andrews. Service was amazing along with amazing food. Best buttered lobster and beef tartar.

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Koki M . 2022-04-09

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I bought lots of Haar crab & lobster boxes during lockdown so keen to try the restaurant. Even better than my high expectations. Every mouthful was outstanding but I strongly recommend the lobster which was divine, heavenly. I am used to warm and friendly service but here it seemed very genuine . It was expensive but worth every penny. In our opinion the dishes had more complex flavours and were more exciting and innovative than a well known restaurant with a Michelin star.

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Isabel Turnbull . 2022-04-01

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Sorry to say a bit disappointed. The staff were lovely, the food good although somewhat lacking in substance. Thankfully saved by an abundance of bread. However the main complaint is the speed of the meal. We were wined an dined in an hour and a quarter. Not bad if you are wanting a fast food meal but after spending £272, a bit too speedy. Maybe a bit less rush might turn thus into a memorable meal.

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Eric Parker . 2022-03-27

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We had a fantastic meal here to celebrate my partners birthday. We used an itison voucher for the meal but ended up adding on the two extra courses and the prestige wines. The food was fantastic and the wines were great too. The service was attentive but it did seem a little cold and scripted - we were so impressed by the food but there was no real response to any of our comments about how tasty each course was. Definitely still a 5 star review but just felt the staff could have engaged with us a little more than just to tell us what each course/wine was.

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Catriona Blair . 2022-03-20

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Fantastic welcome in superb surroundings. We had the five course tasting menu which was definitely 5star. The snacks which were offered at the Chef's work station were pure theatre and supremely tasty. The five course tasting menu was truly outstanding in taste, presentation and service, definitely well worth a visit.

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John Vance . 2022-03-06

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For a taste of Blumenthal type cuisine, this is well worth a visit. The five course tasting menu was excellent. Service was excellent with all staff showing a great knowledge of the dishes served.

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Ian Craig . 2022-03-04

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Excellent food very attentive staff. The lobster and oysters superb .

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steven slade . 2022-02-27

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The best welcome back. We went for lunch on January 21st and had a 6 course tasting menu which I can say was incredible. I have so missed this place and I'm happy to say our meal was even better than I remember. The staff were friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. The fact that the chef came to the table to explain the course was such a nice touch. I will definitely be back as soon as I can. Amazing, you have to go. If you enjoy good food and unique tastes you will not be disappointed.

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Vanessa Adams . 2022-01-22

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Had the most amazing dining experience...excellent service and food to die for...every course on the taster menu was delicious, inventive and beautifully presented...I have never tasted food like it and enjoyed the theatre and passion of the chefs. You MUST eat here

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Alan Dryden . 2022-01-22

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Had this yesterday, absolutely delicious. It is our 40th wedding anniversary and unable to celebrate as planned we decided to try the crab& lobster box to enjoy at home. Everything from delivery, packaging & instructions was perfect. Both dishes turned out beautiful, highly recommend.

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Karen H . 2021-05-16

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Enjoyed another meal delivery today. The crab and lobster box for date Friday was delicious. The shellfish, the veg , the seasonings dressings were all divine. 10 out of 10 many thanks.

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sarahaR6668QY . 2021-05-07

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We've tried a few cook at home boxes, this was by far the best. Every aspect of the meal was delicious, even the sides were so tasty, I don't usually do desserts, but OMG the salted caramel ganache.... The package arrived in good time, well packaged, fresh ingredients to cook at home with clear instructions. Freshest of raw ingredients, couldn't be a happier customer! Top marks!

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Y2128KQfionab . 2021-04-20

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We ordered the 4 course Spring tasting meal as a treat in a week where we were celebrating a birthday and wedding anniversary. We’ve eaten at Haar restaurant so had high expectations of Dean’s ‘at home’ offering. Safe to say we were not disappointed! We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Dressed crab crumpets, scallops and beef were delicious and so easy to prepare with the instructions provided.

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21Buttercup . 2021-04-19

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We had the 4 course option which was very generous in size and in fact ate the dessert the following day. Very easy instructions to follow with an excellent outcome. Definitely recommend, this is our second box.

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Martinracher . 2021-04-11

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An anniversary treat - this was really delicious. The preparation instructions were really clear and easy to follow. The dressed crab was delicious and the salad with Asian dressing tasted really fresh and full of flavour. The lobster was superb as was the steak. The portions were generous and I was actually glad we hadn't added a dessert as it would have been too much. All of the ingredients were top quality and totally lived up to expectations. Thanks so much for a really memorable meal. Well worth the price.

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StirlingAnn . 2021-04-11

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We’ve just had the land and sea box home delivery as a treat for my birthday. I was somewhat sceptical as to whether it was going to be worth the expense but we thought we’d give it a go. I am so glad we did - it was absolutely superb, instructions very easy to follow and every course delicious. We ordered a desert as well but there was no way we could manage another mouthful after the 3 courses so that will be a treat tomorrow. The portions are very generous. I can honestly say it was worth every penny and will be the first of many boxes.

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helenbX7678PY . 2021-04-10

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Wow . Feel like a masterchef lol. Got the surf and turf dine at home . Amazing, deliver came in the morning. Well packed and chilled . Produce amazing, Qr link to the instructions easy use and follow . Steak star of the show , suggested timings were spot on . The video link was helpful and great to see the main man cooking . Would order again and can't wait to visit the restaurant when we are allowed again . 5 star

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james w . 2021-04-09

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I ordered the land and sea box along with wine cocktails and desert totalling £145 for easter bank holiday. The delivery never arrived on Thursday, Friday or Saturday by which time i was advised if the box does arrive i must still accept it but they recommend not to eat the lobster luckily by this time it didnt arrive. I spoke on Monday and was offered a refund. When i asked for any compensation or offer i was told they would get back to me, after an email and post on instagram which they have now blocked i decided to call again, Eunice Lau has just told me that they are willing to do nothing else. For this reason i have felt the need to write this review, things do go wrong and when they do i feel a business should fo the right thing which they are obviously not prepared to do PROCEED WITH CAUTION

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Fearless21368885823 . 2021-04-07

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I ordered their langoustine linguine box and it was a disappointment.

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Antonello Caboni . 2021-04-02

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Had a wonderful Good Friday meal... best of land and sea. Thoroughly enjoyed our three course meal this evening. The fresh quality ingredients were amazing but what set the meals off was the special seasonings and sauces that were included which took the meals up a notch! With good wine and music we had a great night! Thank you Haar at Home.

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grssal . 2021-04-02

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We also really enjoyed the crab and lobster box - excellent quality ingredients and generous helpings. Only small very small gripe was that when ingredients are understandably needing to be changed due to avialabilty that the instructlions weren't really relevant eg cooking asparagus is very different to broccoli - but it was delicious!

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chriswH8590UT . 2021-03-28

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Ordered the crab and lobster box for our anniversary and it wad truly amazing, by far the best at home service we have had so far, and ee have tried quote a few. Easy instructions and plentiful amounts of dressings etc, which has not always been the case with other companies. Will be ordering again soon.

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Hyacinth26 . 2021-03-28

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We ordered the crab and lobster luxury box as the UK is in lockdown so restaurant visits are not possible. As promised the preparation for us to do was minimal. As we live on the south coast of England getting this meal kit delivered gave us a chance to experience the food from Haar in our own home. Everything was excellent quality and we thoroughly enjoyed the Asian style salad with the crab, the lobster with mirin butter sauce, the seaweed potatoes and the fresh asparagus. We will order again. One day we hope to go to Scotland and visit Haar.

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Ghosttrain . 2021-03-20

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I ordered the Mother’s Day box as a treat for me and the teenager as he never buys me anything. Ordering was very easy, delivery excellent and all arrived on time brilliantly packaged, very well chilled and with very easy instructions. The food was so fresh and delicious I felt truly spoiled, really minimal work to do. I was sorry the lobster course option was sold out by the time I ordered but to be honest the portions were so generous I’m not sure we’d have eaten it all. As it as I had left overs for crab sandwiches and steak salad in the week. I have ordered the crab and lobster box for Easter and can’t wait. The only thing that could improve is a courier to collect the washing up!

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ClaireB956 . 2021-03-20

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Ordered this on recommendation of friends and very very impressed. Initially I was worried re cooking but the turned out meal was beyond expectations and restaurant quality +++ the steak was amazing quality, pudding was out of this world!!! Definitely recommended! Only down side was instructions didn’t say which butter to use when!!

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Carole W . 2021-03-19

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What a fantastic treat for my husband’s 30th! Food was so yummy and a really fun thing to do together. Cannot wait to visit Haar when we can.

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LCW1992 . 2021-03-19

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Ordered the Deluxe Box for ourselves for our special birthday and for our daughter & fiancé on Zoom. Crab, steak & lobster together with all the accompaniments were fresh, tasty & beautifully prepared. Easy to cook too. Would not hesitate in ordering again. Thank you for a lovely evening

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bluetwo47 . 2021-03-18

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We had a meal box delivery from Haar and were really looking forward to it, and as a treat I ordered the dressed crab, which at £14 was hardly cheap.It was disgraceful, completely stuffed full of crab shell and with no dressing or sauce -- see the photo. This completely put us off the meal.Also the meal arrived with no cooking instructions which we had to source online.I wouldn't order from them again as if they can't quality control a simple starter how can you trust them for a main course?

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shirlham . 2021-03-10

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Delivery on time and food perfect. Instructions clear. A great way to have escape from reality. Great cocktails too

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780robinm . 2021-03-05

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I enjoyed the best of land and sea box all to myself over three nights. The food was absolutely delicious. The crab salad was so fresh, the lobster also excellent. The steak and broccoli were to die for. A really fabulous dining experience. Instructions worked well.

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Claire_10_77 . 2021-02-28

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Thank you for a great crab and lobster dinner. Delicious and very tasty. Easy to put together and was special birthday treat. Lovely!

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suegreig . 2021-02-27

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Was really impressed with luxury fish box we had on Hogmanay, so ordered the Valentine’s Day wagyu beef box to treat ourselves. Box arrived beautifully packed, with ice packs still frozen. Meal and accompanying wine were delicious. So easy and quick to prepare following instructions. We loved it all. Can’t recommend Haar at home highly enough. Have enjoyed meal boxes from several renowned chefs (including Michelin starred) during the last year. Haar remains our favourite - Michelin star can’t be long in being awarded.

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Bedfordlady222 . 2021-02-26

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We received a luxury surf and turf box at home.The quality of the food was excellent, but even better than that was the easy straightforward preparation and cooking instructions.My cooking skills are akin to having the local delivery restaurants on speed dial, but it was fantastic, even though I say it myself, give it a try!!

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124allanb . 2021-02-22

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I was looking online for a fine-dining treat to have delivered - a belated Valentine’s meal for myself and my husband, who has been away 3 months. It came well-packaged and all the items of top quality. The trout starter with the rye bread and pickled salad was delicious, the beef main with the langoustine tails and miso butter was awesome, and we have to say the seasoned seared broccoli was a highlight!! A bottle of Mara Martin Godello was a superb accompaniment and we managed to save a bit of space for the yummy chocolate and salted caramel ganache!!Easy instructions and we even decided to set up our own restaurant in the living room to make it feel as if we were actually out for dinner!! Lovely evening and we would definitely recommend this to family and friends!Thank you Dean and the team at Haar, hopefully we will get the opportunity to visit you in St Andrews one day!!

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Eat_love_travel82 . 2021-02-20

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We ordered an at home box of Langoustines and steak box. I arrived safely an on time, well packaged. While getting the langoustines ready wasn't easy, the video on line made it much easier. The steak was excellent and the wine we had went down well. We had got one for our friends (Surf and Turf) and they had a similar experience although there langoustines were already prepared! All in all a great way to help celebrate a special birthday via zoom.

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KINGSKNOWE . 2021-02-20

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We thoroughly enjoyed our box, the luxury surf and turf, it was so easy to prepare and the quality of the ingredients was superb. The pairing of the flavours was beautiful, the miso butter for the langoustine delicious and the steak was just perfect. Thanks you Dean and team, a wonderful at home experience

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EmJ1980 . 2021-02-14

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This is the 5 th Haar at home we have had, having been an original crowdfunder so the Tasting box with Olly,was a step up, Our daughter also had one delivered on the same day so we could kind of share her birthday,200 miles apart !!The mushroom starter was outstanding, Lobster divine, Duck delicious( more sauce ) and Ganache to die for, well done Guys to put together such a great meal that can travel and still be exceptional is a tribute to you, only problem is I've now recommended you to so many friends its harder to get a delivery slot !!!Look forward to visiting the Restaurant when we can Well Done Iain Garside

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wwalter50 . 2021-02-09

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Amazing to be able to produce, and deliver, food of this quality direct to your door. The instructions included are clear and easy to follow, with every ingredient/component labelled clearly. Would definitely recommend Haar At Home - it’s just exceptional.

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Em2181 . 2021-02-08

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What an amazing meal. I'd always liked Oli Martin and Dean Banks' food when I'd seen them on Professional Masterchef. This year's New Year special reminded me how special Oli's food was. So I ordered this box which combined their food for my birthday.We started with Glazed Wild Mushrooms, Sourdough Eggy Bread, Cheese Custard, Pickled Shimejis & Chive Oil - the lightly sauteed mushrooms sat well on the eggy bread, but the star of the dish was the cheese custard which had a sharp cheddery flavour and drew the other flavours together. The pickled shimeji's were little sparks of sharpness which set off the rest of the meal. Lobster served with Mirin & Seaweed butter - Easy to cook/warm and a full sea flavour of the lobster combined with a warming butter. I've normally eaten lobster whole and made a mess of it and myself, so it was nice to have it preprepared like ths.Slow Cooked Duck Breast, Truffle Sauce, Sticky Roast Onion, Smoked Parsley Root, Duck Fat Confit Potatoes and Crispy Onions - Wow, Wow, Wow - I didn't think I could get the range of amazing flavours I associate with Michelin Star cooking in my own kitchen. The duck was pink and juice with a lovely crispy skin, the potatoes with the chives and crispy onions were lightly sauteed in duck fat and amazingly tasty. The onions were sticky and rich with onion goodness. The star of the show, which brought all the rest together was the delightful Truffle Sauce - I'd travel a long way to get food that tastes this good. Amazing it came to me. Chocolate Hogweed Ganache, Malted Salt Caramel, Cep Crumble, Gingernut - The base was zingy and gingery, the ganache was rich and was well balanced by the crumb.Overall, a wonderful experience that I would happily do again.

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HaydnB . 2021-02-07

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We ordered the best of the land and sea box for my husbands 30th and it was so delicious! Lovely ingredients, tasty flavour combinations and so easy to prepare (most of the work is done for you, you generally just have to heat things up.) Would definitely recommend for any special occasion - or just a regular weekend.

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lgrant93 . 2021-02-06

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I have had 2 fantastic meals delivered to my door. The food is delicious - Dean's signature lobster is to die for - you'd be mad not to try it - the instructions for cooking or heating up some of the dishes are clear and simple. The ordering is easy. What's not to love?

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Janet H . 2021-02-05

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We ordered a luxury lobster & crab box which arrived well packaged with ice packs. There was a clear re-heat/ cook instruction card which was easy to follow. Everything was delicious, beautiful fresh seafood enhanced by butters and dressing. The broccoli with smoked mayo...yummy! A wonderful lift in these dire times.

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Patricia M . 2021-02-02

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I bought a meal for my partners birthday, and it was really fabulous. I'm a competent cook but couldn't have recreated this myself alone - the sauces and accompliments were night and day better than I could have done, and elevated the meal to another level. We will not hesitate to buy again.

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David F . 2021-02-01

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Ordered the Land and Sea box for a special anniversary. Loved every course. You've thought of everything! Very little cooking required. Amazing flavours and great ingredients. Will definitely order again. Thank you, Lesley and James

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James Parker Sculpture . 2021-01-31

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Absolutely fantastic meal. Everything top quality, with very clear instructions. Generous portions too. This is the third restaurant kit we have tried (the other two from different restaurants) but this was head and shoulders the best and we will definitely be ordering something special from Haar in the future. Maybe one day when we can go out again we'll go to the restaurant.

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Helen M . 2021-01-30

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Fantastic meal. Delivers fresh, easy instructions and tasted wonderful. Looking forward to the special meal next Friday

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817helenp . 2021-01-29

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A wonderful treat in this wasteland January. Excellent quality food, easy to cook, with full instructions given. Italian 'Polpo' wine was a great match for the food.

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Ann H . 2021-01-25

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Unfortunately my partner is allergic to lobster (nothing else) so we were unable to take advantage of the first lockdown boxes. However this week we treated ourselves to the langoustine and steak box with salted caramel ganache cheesecake. We could not fault any aspect of the meal. The steak absolutely melted in the mouth. In fact the portions were sufficient generous that it did us for two evenings. We have just ordered the 5 course tasting meal and can't wait to enjoy that too. Having eaten the tasting menu twice at the restaurant I think that Dean and the team have done a brilliant job of keeping things going during these trying times. Congratulations and we can't wait to see you back in the restaurant as soon as we are allowed again.

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JohnMacMan . 2021-01-24

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Lobster and crab box enjoyed as a treat for New Years Eve. Well packaged and easy to prepare. Generous amount of crab. All very tasty! Thank you.

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Jo M . 2020-12-31

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For the second time we treated ourselves to the Luxury Lobster and Cray box. I think we enjoyed it more this time and we totally loved it the first time. The freshness of the Asian Slaw, the freshly caught and prepared crab and lobster as well as all the sides just make it the best delivery of lockdown. Already booked for Christmas. We will be first through the door when you reopen. Wonderful, quality food.

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fergs26 . 2020-11-30

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We ordered a langoustine and steak box and were absolutely thrilled with it. Instructions for cooking were really clear, and the quality of the food was exceptional. We immediately ordered another one to cheer us up during the lull between christmas and new year. We also ordered bread as an extra and it was a fantastic addition.

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JenBeer . 2020-11-28

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Hi, I bought the steak and langoustine box as a weekend treat. The Smokey langoustines were amazing and the steak was superb. Also enjoyed the Asian slaw as an extra, which had a real kick to it. Yummy and the box for two was easily enough for three with the addition of some bread and a dessert.Such a treat. Well done!

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VallyB_11 . 2020-11-28

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Girlfriend and I visited for an anniversary lunch. Much anticipated and we were jot disappointed. Every course of the tasting menu offered something a little big different.Highlight for me was the supplementary smoked lobster course.Friendly, understated service too.No alcohol served at present but, if anything, this meant we could really focus on enjoy every bite of food.Thank you, we'll be back in better times.

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i_a_donaldson . 2020-11-22

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Stuning best meal i have had my wife loved the food we had the 7 set meal and wine staff verry nice👍

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Robert Gibb . 2020-11-20

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Having watched chef Dean on Masterchef Professional a couple of years ago, we were keen to try out Haar as we live in the local area. My forthcoming 66th birthday seemed like a good excuse so I booked the five course tasting menu at Haar via an Itison voucher, which seemed really good value. Unfortunately, before we could take up the booking, Fife was moved into Tier 3 Covid restrictions, which of course meant alcohol couldn't be sold. We couldn't have that, so phoned up and fortunately they allowed me to shift my booking to the final evening before the new restrictions came in, which meant we could still accompany our meal with wine, albeit we had to book for 5.30 in order have it before the 8pm curfew under the previous restrictions.So, off we went (using our buspasses!) and got to Haar about 5.15. There was a nice polite welcome from the staff and we were shown to our table. It felt a little odd that no one offered to take our coats but we assumed it was a Covid issue - there were coat hanging facilities at the entrance but we hadn't noticed them. It would be good if reception staff could mention this. Anyway, it was not a big deal as we could just hang them on the back of the chairs.Decor in the restaurant was fairly understated - I had expected it to be a bit more modern but the options were probably restricted by the traditional design of the room. The atmosphere was a little subdued but this was probably because of the early hour and of course a good atmosphere is enjoyable but can sometimes make it almost impossible to have a conversation, so this was fine.The serving staff were very polite and helpful, attentive without being overly so, and knowledgeable about the food and wine.We opted for the five course menu - two other courses were available at extra cost, and tempting though they sounded, we didn't want to overdo it. We did, however, splash out on the "premier" wine flight.And so to the food. I'd have to say it was all excellent, well chosen, skillfully prepared with great contrasts of taste between different element of dishes and between courses. The presentations were stunning with some lovely witty ideas like "carrot tails". The freshly baked bread was also fantastic. The staff stressed the "fusion" nature of the menu and it was great to try something a little bit different from the classical fine dining dishes. For us, however, in some plates the saltiness and spicing was maybe just a little too much and tended to dominate over the flavour of the excellent produce used. We would probably lean more towards the classical tastes. However, that is just personal taste and there will be loads of (possibly younger) people who will absolutely love these combinations. And as I say, it was good to be taken a little out of your comfort zone and try something different and I am really glad to have done so. I liked all the courses but especially the beef tartare and the deconstructed banoffee, which was one of the best and most interesting desserts I've ever had.The accompanying wines were all excellent, carefully chosen to partner the dishes to great effect.Overall, a really good experience and very enjoyable. Haar is a great addition to St Andrews' already good food offering (For those who don't know St Andrews probably has the best standard and range of restaurants of any town of its size in Scotland). OK it's not cheap but for the quality of food and the skill of preparation the prices are not unreasonable and if you can get the Itison offer it is an absolute bargain. I'd certainly not hesitate to go back again, thank you.

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walkmanFife . 2020-11-13

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Had the l@nd and sea box and it was deliciousWill definitely try another box but which one as spoiled for choice

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catzdebbie . 2020-11-07

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Amazing idea, products and service by the team at Haar! We had a fantastic dinner delivered to our house. Good quality products, very well packaged and sent with clear instructions.We will definitely order again and are even considering sending boxes to our families that we won’t be able to see for Xmas.

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violettedemars . 2020-11-07

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Thanks so much to everyone at Haar - we had a cracking dinner all the way down in London. Delivery was easy to track, on time, well chilled and our lobster and crab box was delicious.

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darylg415 . 2020-11-06

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Fantastic meal at this classy restaurant. Tasting menu with wine flight . Staff attentive and knowledgeable and food out of this world . Urge epilepsy to come here -banoffee as you have never experienced !

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Karsca01 . 2020-11-04

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We got the Haar At Home during lockdown and really enjoyed it, so was looking forward to visiting the restaurant for the full restaurant experience (as let's face it, takeaway is nothing like sitting in a restaurant) Haar did not disappoint, in fact it is one of my favourite meals to date. We opted for the 4 course taster menu and added the half lobster and seaweed potatoes. The oyster, lobster and olive starter was delicious, this was followed by the chef's take on Thai cod, the signature lobster, pork belly and their take on banoffee (glazed banana, banana ice cream and banana granache) The chef's also catered for coeliac and tweaked my dishes to make them gluten free, which didn't alter the dish too much to the normal, so I didn't feel like I was missing out. Due to recent government restrictions, no alcohol was allowed to be served with lunch, however the restaurant cleverly had a non-alcoholic wine pairings available. This was also a nice touch to lunch, as the drinks were very nice and went well with the courses. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, with descriptions accompanying each "non-alcoholic" drink paired with the description of our dishes was very professional and brilliantly timed. We will definitely be back and I would definitely recommend Haar for food if you find yourselves in St Andrews

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Julie . 2020-11-03

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Thanks to covid the 50th Birthday celebrations had to be put on hold.....or so I thought. Haar at home Land and Sea Box x3 and zoom made was a brilliant alternative to celebration with my friends. The flavours amazing! Instructions simple. We had the champagne and a cocktail too!!!

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G8186YZsharonb . 2020-11-01

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Can thoroughly recommend the land and sea box. It arrived when it said it would. Easy to prepare and food delicious. It lasted us 2 meals as generous portions. Brilliant for a treat.

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saratonk . 2020-10-31

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Just recovering (in the nicest possible way) from last night with two of your crab and lobster luxury boxes as the centrepiece. Having experienced your signature lobster in your restaurant in those happy, far off, pre covid days, this was a succulent near equivalent triumph! Respect for the thought, attention to detail, prep and love involved! All the very best to all the team at Haar and your survival beyond this utterly mismanaged coving fiasco. Help out an independent and eat fab food!

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hungryscotsman2014 . 2020-10-31

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Visited here with high expectations and it was supposed to be the highlight of a staycation. Table was tiny and in a bar area. The other diners in the area had bought a much discounted voucher and thought it was good value - we were paying full price and didn’t. It is difficult to enjoy when you are paying more than twice the price! There were a couple of dishes we though were good but a couple that were absolute misses. Not up to the standard we expected at all.

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ShirazBlues . 2020-10-31

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Despite Ms. Sturgeon banning alcoholic beverages, this place s a special experience. Sometimes high end chefs get carried away with their ideas of a taster menu, the result being almost unrecognisable as food. Not so here, the flavours are bold, simple, they dont clash or contradict. Highly attentive and informed staff. Ambience is amazing, especially to those of us that remember the previous occupants. This is a triumph, michelin will soon be knocking at the day.

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mpbeahan . 2020-10-28

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We ate at Haar while staying at Kinettles. Everything was just perfect. We had the tasting menu, I had five courses and my husband opted to add the scallop dish so had six. The food was just amazing. Each course was introduced and explained by the person serving and the attention to detail was incredible. I decided not to have the beef tartare and this was no problem at all, I was offered the tandoori cauliflower which was absolutely delicious.Unfortunately we visited during Covid restrictions which meant that we were unable to have the wine pairings with the tasting menu. This was a real pity, however it gives us a great excuse to go back!

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LittlewoodFamily . 2020-10-23

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We had a good meal. I wish we had an option to opt out of having the set tasting menu. It was like having a tapas meal, which is not my favourite way of having dinner. There were too many different flavours, mostly with very heavy sauces made of cream and butter. Naturally, the meal was very expensive. In all, I would've preferred spending what was paid on a meal I chose. Sorry Dean!

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Hatem Badr . 2020-10-18

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Delicious! We had the tasting menus and vegan tasting menu. All meals were explained to us as they were brought to the table by knowledgable staff, including the Head Chef who took time to speak to all tables about their dishes. This was a special occasion for us and I’m glad we chose Haar. Food was well presented and depth of flavour was superb. We felt comfortable with the safety measures in place and were reassured by the attention to detail. Look forward to returning in the near future, thanks to all the team for a great evening. (My pictures don’t do the presentation justice).

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justwantaniceroom . 2020-10-17

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Our four-course lunch at Haar was sublime. Despite the fixed menu, the restaurant was more than happy to adjust the offering for two awkward guests that do not like oysters or olives. Instead, we received a warming velouté to start, but didn't feel short-changed at all as it came with a delicious morsel - a lobster wanton - submerged in its velvety depths.The cod in coconut broth was particularly sublime. Dessert was a delicately spiced 'cardamon' sponge - if you ever need somebody to proof menus in return for forkfuls, don't hesitate to ask... We look forward to returning for dinner.

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FullMetalHuntress . 2020-10-17

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We had the six course tasting menu including the lobster which you have to pay an extra 35£ supplement for.I have no complaints about the food which was actually very good.The snacks consisting of an olive,a wanton and an oyster were imaginative.The beer tartare,lobster and duck were good.The tempura vegetables in Goan curry were a tad disappointing as the curry was mostly overwhelmed by curry powder rather than having the flavours of cumin,coriander seeds,red chillies and ground coconut which are the essential ingredients in a Goan curry.My main gripe was with the service.We were left standing for 5 minutes at the entrance with no one acknowledging our presence.No one asked if they could take our coats.The window sill next to our table was dusty.One of the soap dispensers in the bathroom was empty.The ambience was strange ,perhaps it would have helped to play some music in the background .I know this restaurant has Michelin aspirations,but food is just part of the overall experience and these things need to be ironed out.

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Edindoc . 2020-10-11

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Haar at home has been a revelation for us during the various stages of lockdown. We’ve had the luxury crab and lobster a couple of times, the best of land and sea, langoustines and steak and, our favourite, the Goan curry lobster box. Always sensational, fabulous value and always leaves us waiting to order again. Well played Haar and Dean! Fabulous!

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craigs765 . 2020-10-10

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I ordered this Haar at Home box for my son’s birthday meal and it was superb. The food was delivered in tip-top condition, all still chilled, having travelled overnight down to Sussex. The instructions for cooking were clear and easy to follow. The food was all absolutely delicious. Thank you to the team at Haar.

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elisabethcY5131EZ . 2020-10-08

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Birthday dinners at home do not get any better than this - and clearly superior to the Cail Bruich and the Ubiquitous Chip ones sampled during lockdown.Masterchef final apart, this was a thoughtfully-constructed pack, where distinctive Asian flavours transformed a wide variety of premium local ingredients onto another level. Even the bread was a cut above, and the chocolate and salted caramel dessert was an unqualified success.Starting from the well-packaged delivery with clear instructions, the You Tube video tutorial enabled me to prepare the rib-eye steak, roast potato and broccoli main (with XO sauce). Placed in a serving dish, it was a sight for sore eyes! Only the best for our 4YO son. If only he could behave in public..The Fife coast is renowned for premium catches, and both the sweet lobster and juicy crab were accentuated by the fragrant butter sauce, smoked mayo, and the spicy Asian slaw respectively. As an enthusiastic amateur, I am in awe of the sheer skill in using simple seasoning and sauces..broccoli and lobster have never tasted so good.In short, although expensive, our package represented excellent value for money, and enabled us to sample Michelin-standard food at home. Unlike other places, it surpassed our expectations, and left us wanting more. If you fancy something special, you can try one of many options available. You won't regret it!

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coh8 . 2020-10-08

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WOW! We had the Haar at Home - Best of Land and Sea. I’m not a cook but the instructions were excellent and the food was amazing. Absolutely delighted and my husband thought the Rib Eye was just fabulous. Personally, as a non meat eater I over indulged in the crab and lobster! Both amazing and everything was so flavoursome. Thank you so much for offering this and hopefully when the world is normal again we will be able to visit personally.

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CatastropheCat . 2020-10-08

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I ordered the home delivery luxury lobster and crab box. It arrived when it should, still chilled due to the excellent, well thought out packaging. The prepared meal was very good, requiring a couple of elements to be reheated, which was quick and simple to do. Amazing tasty luxury meal at home. So good I ordered again since my first order. Very good - so glad I ordered.

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beverleyg919 . 2020-10-07

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I must admit I struggled with whether I post this review or not as I am not one to criticise or complain. On reflection though, given the lack of value for money and mediocre experience and given the current climate I felt it was important to share our views. To say we were disappointed with our trip to Haar is an understatement. We live in the local area and so know the true cost of the local produce. We like to support the local restaurants and I have to say the pricing at Haar was ridiculous. We knew roughly the cost in advance but did not feel it was a special experience in any way. The decor is poor. The ambience was non existent. For this kind of money this should have been an amazing experience and it was absolutely not that. To be fair the waiting staff and manager were excellent. We had a 6 course tasting menu and wine flyte. 3 of the courses were good. 3 were mediocre at best. The duck course had blood coming from it which we did point out and nothing was done. It felt very rushed. The chips on the way home were much needed. It felt vulgar to spend this amount of money on something so mediocre when the expectation was so much more. It left a bad taste in our mouths to say the least.

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Bigfergie2606 . 2020-10-03

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We Enjoyed the Haar at home over lockdown which was excellent so decided to visit the restaurant itself for lunch early October on a dreich Autumn afternoon. Had the 4 course lunch and added in the scallops as a mid-course. Thought it was truly excellent and we had a lovely lunch. Especially enjoyed the oyster with Tom yum sauce at the starter and the Pork was fantastic. The miso butter was v tasty and had not had before. Something a little bit extra or different at every course; which is of course what your paying for. Had a couple of cocktails to start the plum and and mulled, both different and excellent and the wine menu was not overwhelming, was all old world (which I like) but had something for our wallet (slim)First Restauraunt of this type we have visited in a few months this and We felt safe, the place was spotless, everything properly distanced etc The staff were charming and attentive. I don’t like the mask think but thems the rules.. just need to be a bit patient.

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Colw1 . 2020-10-03

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We Enjoyed the Haar-at-home over lockdown which was excellent so decided to visit the restaurant itself for lunch early October on a dreich Autumn afternoon. Had the 4 course lunch and added in the scallops as a mid-course. Thought it was truly excellent and we had a lovely lunch. We Especially enjoyed the oyster with Tom yum sauce at the starter and the Pork was fantastic. The miso butter was v tasty with warm bread and we had not had that before. Think there was something a little bit extra or different at every course; which is of course what your paying for. Had a couple of cocktails to start (the plum and and mulled, both great) and the wine was v. Like the fact that the wine menu was not massive and all old world (I think?) and had an option for our wallet (slim). First time at a restaurant for a while and We felt v. safe, the place was spotless, everything properly distanced etc. The staff were charming and attentive throughout. Difficult with masks but that’s the current rules so just need to be a bit patient.

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cw56n . 2020-10-03

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My father and I visited HAAR to celebrate my 21st birthday and we were delighted by the relaxing atmosphere, the delicious tasting menu, and the knowledgeable, charming staff. The COVID measures in place were excellent but remained unobtrusive to our dining experience. Our experience was made even better by Benita who, alongside other staff members, ensured we were enjoying every single course throughout the night. Overall, a fantastic dining experience.

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Lovely gastronomic experience, during a romantic weekend in St. Andrews. The restaurant has a great location with a breathtaking view, better to enjoy it with sunlight. We had a warmly and attentive welcoming. We started with two glasses of Pol Roger and fresh oyster. Starters: Salmon scallops, both very good, to highlight the tattie scones served with the salmon. Beam and Halibut for mains, sauce was complementing good, maybe a bit too strong the oyster sauce with the halibut. Bread and butter were very tasty. A paluse for not asking the allergies at the beginning of the dinner, as they were communicated when we booked, and they had been checked at the right time, with the dessert. Very professional way to handle with it. The best of the dinner was, surprisingly, the desserts. We had the mille feuile and Vanilla Ice Cream, both incredible, generous in flavours and impeccable presented. For the wine we put ourselves in Luca’s hand, the expert and passionate Italian sommelier. He recommended a bottle of Jurancon sec, rich, creamy and fruit forward, a good option to complement the whole meal. All the staff was amazing, special mention to Luca that made our night special, to the maitre/restaurant manager for his politeness and Lilly for her service. Overall it was a great experience, food price are according to the place and to the quality of the products. The wine list is very good, lots of choice and for all the taste and prices, from classic to innovative offers. Very valuable price for the Pol Roger by the glass, and the rest of the prices are according to the level of the restaurant. Please, let Luca guides you with the choice of the wine, he will make the experience. Service is attentive, warm, friendly and professional. Just two suggestions for improving the experience: alongside with the bread, one small amouse bouche would be lovely, even if the portions of the courses are perfect or even generous; a slightly more detailed food explanation and the way to enjoy some elaborate courses would take the service to the next level. Definitely, we'd love to come back!

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