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2520 Tavern

4.0 (237 reviews)
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Chicken rissoto
Mike F.

This restaurant In Clemmons came highly recommended by a friend friend. We were all tuned up for prime rib - arrived at 6:00 p.m. sharp on a Saturday night. We seated immediately, but at a dirty table in the corner and it was hot as blazes. There was water and salt all over the place. Obviously they had not cleaned from the previous occupant. Strike One! We asked for a different seat and were taken to a booth in the main dining room. The booth was a touch tight and the table wouldn't move. Turns out the seat had moved due to some heavyweights on the other side. They left shortly and we were able to reclaim some space. Our server arrived promptly and took our drink orders. She failed to mention the nightly specials (that were on a blackboard hidden by other customers waiting for a table. Turns out we would have ordered at least one of the specials. Again, we went because they have prime rib on Friday and Saturday nights. So we order prime rib, and immediately the server says we're out! Now remember this is 6 PM on Saturday night. Strike two! So we ordered some things from the menu, including a chicken risotto some chicken strips and a chicken flatbread pizza pit. Our food came rather quickly straight from the kitchen and really hot. That's the way it should be. So the risotto had great flavor however had way too many olives. Unfortunately, the olive taste overpowered the flavorful risotto and chicken. Johns flatbread pizza was good, and Carolyn's chicken strips with fries were good. We had salads. And to be honest, the raspberry vinaigrette dressing was among the best I've ever had. This place has so much potential. It's a nice pleasant atmosphere. They have a full service bar with a good selection of beer and wine and cocktails. But come on you're out of prime rib at 6 o'clock on a Saturday night! What's that about? Sounds like poor kitchen management to me. Our friend said the prime rib was really really good so chances are we will try it one more time but it could be three strikes and you're out! Too many good restaurants in the triad to waste time on one that can't seem to get it right.

Chicken Risotto
Susie G.

First time visiting and had a positive experience. Upscale 80's ambience. Prompt and friendly service. Food was delicious.

Chicken Risotto
Karina C.

Came in with a larger party, and the restaurant was so accommodating. It was also prom season which always complicates things! I asked the server if I wanted the chicken risotto or another dish, when he heard I like olives, he said the risotto and I could not have made a better choice myself, The place is in a cute little building surrounded by businesses and parking is atrocious. It's worth the headache over parking for the food, though!

Steak & shrimp
Robin P.

The food was good and delicious. Service was fast. We went on a Sunday evening and it was not crowded.

Lobster Nachos
Allison P.

We ate at the bar a few weeks ago and the food was so good! We ordered shareable: lobster nachos, chicken skewer, and Greek salad. All so good! Prices are reasonable and service is attentive and friendly. Solid staple in Clemmons!

Fried calamari
Zac G.

(3.5 stars) Anticipating a visit to Old Nick's afterward, our group of four sought a dinner option in the Clemmons/Lewisville area. 2520 moved toward the front of the line by virtue of not being a chain though the intriguing menu certainly bolstered its case as well. On food alone, 2520 offers the makings of an excellent meal, but the overall experience is mixed. Though 2520 is spacious, the restaurant was full when we arrived on a Saturday night. No worries: the wait was hardly unbearable. 2520 slots in somewhere between sit-down casual and fine dining, and the atmosphere - low-key classy - reflects that. As a seafood fan, I was pleased to see how many fish and seafood options 2520 had available. The appetizers alone boast calamari, muscles, Thai shrimp, and lobster nachos, and the entrees throw several fish dishes into the mix. For those less aquatically inclined, there are steaks, sandwiches, pastas, risottos, burgers, and salads. The menu is appealingly well-rounded though, oddly enough, cranberries feature in an inordinate number of dishes. Our group started with a fried calamari, my wife opted for the peppery goat burger, and I tried the stuffed flounder. The calamari came not with the classic marinara but rather with roasted red pepper, cranberries (removable upon request), candied pecans, parmesan, and a citrus herb vinaigrette. This version was lighter than others yet still flavorful, and the calamari were cooked well. The flounder was preceded by a generously sized salad (I opted for Caesar) and was very good. It came with a rich scampi cream sauce, to which tomatoes added a bright and tangy note. Asparagus proved to be a welcome complement. The burger, though messy, featured a very tasty pepper jelly. That said, 2520's pricing and service are both up-and-down. The appetizer ($12) and the burger ($12.50 with a side included) were definitely reasonable though at close to $30, the stuffed flounder was a bit of a reach. Our server was polite, but we ended up waiting for close to a half hour just to get our checks. From what I've gathered, "slow" is the default speed rather than the product of heavy volume. Were it not for these issues, I would gladly return to 2520. The food was good, and the menu holds plenty of promise. However, if I do come back, it would have to be on a day when I have time to spare.

Side Caesar Salad
Cam O.

Just moved back to area and have heard about this place quite a few times so I decided to check it out. Atmosphere was very laid back dim lit areas throughout the area perfect date night spot. The menu had something for everyone which I always take into consideration and find that as a plus. I started with the bread that they give you along with some compound butter which was phenomenal you don't see that to often. Following that was my side salad which seemed as if it was made very authentic very good. For the entree I went with the Salmon Piccata with the shrimp on top it was amazing with great flavor. Now that I live close I will definitely come back and visit more frequently. The service was great as well. Great spot!

Chicken Marsala & Asparagus  Lavender flavored Cocktail
Michaela H.

My favorite time to eat here is during lunch because that's the only time they offer the Chicken Marsala dish which is my absolute favorite. The service is always wonderful and I love the food & cocktails.

Menu
Waldemar G.

Once again was seated right away , and it has a wonderful atmosphere, staff was very friendly and very helpful , This time around we order the mussels 10 out 10 once again and they are still very delicious and full of flavor, also tried the tavern burger that was very juicy and was made to perfection 10 out 10 My girlfriend ordered the Seabass risotto came with shrimp and clams and was also delicious 10 out 10

Oyster salad
Karen T.

We were in town for business, and stopped in for a casual dinner. Restaurant is very nice, and the host sat us immediately. We had the lobster nachos appetizer. Delicious! Then we both had oyster platters. Outstanding! I'm so glad we found this restaurant. Really made the trip for us.

Angel B.

I recently visited 2520 in Clemmons and it has quickly become one of my favorite spots. From the moment I tried their bread and butter I was hooked. It's always a good sign when a restaurant nails the basics. Their menu offers an incredible variety of dishes at very affordable prices and everything I tried was delicious. I ordered the lobster nachos and mussels to start and both were absolutely fantastic. For my main course I had the bourbon steak and shrimp which was perfectly cooked and so flavorful. Everyone at my table ordered something different such as domo arigato, seabass risotto, southwest mahi mahi, and the tavern burger and every plate was spot on. For dessert I indulged in the chocolate cake which I can't stop thinking about and is reason enough to go back. The service was top notch and our server was attentive, helpful, and friendly. The restaurant has plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors and there is a spacious bar area as well. While parking was a bit crowded that evening it didn't take away from the experience and it's worth it for such a great meal.

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Great ambiance, massive portions, food was delish. The highlight was Evan, our charming server, who went above and beyond! Thanks, Evan!

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Great food, as always. Service in the bar was unexpectedly lacking this visit. Service is usually great.

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Food service and ambiance were spot on with comfortable prices. We will definitely visit again when we are in the area.

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I'm so sad to be writing this about one of my favorite places in town. Unfortunately, it was a huge…read moremiss today. The food truck/vendor festival downtown was absolutely packed and the lines were so crazy we decided we'd rather sit down in a restaurant instead. When we walked in, they cleaned off a table and had us seated right away. We ordered the crab pretzel for an appetizer because it sounded unique and interesting. It was so rich, almost difficult to eat, so we won't be doing that again. We ordered our food and I ordered a cocktail. We actually watched the drink sit on the bar, all the ice melting... for at least 20 minutes before it was brought to our table. It was a watered down version of what could have been good. Our food took over an hour to arrive. We walked in around 1:30, and didn't leave until 2:50. The food arrived at 2:40. We only left because I had somewhere to be at 3, not because we were finished eating... my husband's burger and fries were lukewarm at best, as were my fries. My sandwich was only hot because they had forgotten to make it along with my husband's food, and someone called out for them to make one real quick. Which explains why my husband's food was no longer warm, because we watched it sit there while they made my food. I had time to take a couple bites of my sandwich before we had to try and flag down our waitress for the check and to-go boxes because I no longer had time to eat before my event. This was so, so disappointing and we were really surprised that nothing was comped from our bill. Even a check in from the manager would have been nice, just to acknowledge that this was not the norm? If it had been my first time in, I would never be back.

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(478 reviews)

$$

Read the reviews and found great food, great setting and the greatest waitress (Emma) The fried…read morecalamari was the most delicate I have ever tasted. The warm crab dip was amazing and the soup was to die for! A dream meal in a dream setting! , how can you be so into being a great waitress? God bless Emma, and their bottomless homemade lemonade.

The location is genuinely lovely -- and unfortunately, that's where the highlights end…read more The interior feels dated and in need of some serious TLC. The food was mediocre at best. We ordered the Maryland crab cakes, and any true Marylander will tell you -- they should not be shredded. The shrimp and grits looked underwhelming the moment they hit the table, and they were. The pimento cheese dip was decent, but it was served warm, which threw us off. We've never had warm pimento cheese dip -- more of a queso situation -- so maybe our expectations were just misaligned from the start. The one bright spot was our server, who was genuinely pleasant and completely on top of it. Our cocktail, also underwhelming. I think we each only took about two sips from our respective glasses. There's a banner near the entrance boasting Winston-Salem's best restaurant. Look closely and you'll notice it's from 2022. It's a small detail, but it kind of says it all. Village Tavern seems like it was once a real destination, and it's a little sad to see it coasting. Here's hoping they find their footing again -- the location alone deserves it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

2520 Tavern - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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