Coastal Seafood and Cocktails from Marcus Samuelsson in Chelsea

Marcus Samuelsson built Hav & Mar around two coastlines, and the menu reads that way. The name nods to the sea in Swedish and in Ethiopian, and the kitchen runs cold-water fish through berbere, dill, and citrus in equal measure. Plates arrive composed rather than heavy, a portion of fish set against sauce, greens, and a small bowl of rice. The bar keeps pace with the food, sending out flower-topped coupes and stirred, spirit-forward drinks that stand up to the spice. It sits on far West 26th Street, a quiet stretch of Chelsea near the Hudson, and more than 600 diners have already rated the room, a strong signal for a menu this specific. Give the night room to move from a cocktail to the last course. The setting fits a slow date, a small group, or a solo seat at the bar.