About Us

Named one of the top Latin American restaurants in the state by Connecticut Magazine, Barracuda Bistro & Bar is a Latin American Gastro Bar nestled in the Chapel West section of New Haven, CT.  The owner  & chef of Barracuda, Sonia Salazar, grew up in Colombia but trained as a chef in the United States.  The food & drink menu she has cultivated combine the authentic flavors and ingredients of Latin America with traditional American comfort food.  The food, the drinks & our casually sophisticated ambiance is perfect for happy hour, dinner, mimosa brunch or a late night affair.  Barracuda Bistro & Bar was the first restaurant from the partnership of Chef Sonia Salazar and co-owner Sarah Cornelius - now you can also check out their sister locations: