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    Avonia Tavern

    3.7 (73 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    AVONIA TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    We left this much of the bones wings because they were gross
    Karl B.

    Their bone-in wings are pretty good and is the only reason this isn't a 1-star review. My mom and I went to Avonia Tavern on Saturday evening. I ordered some french onion soup and cranch boneless wings. My mom ordered garlic and butter boneless wings. The boneless wings are not edible for three reasons: 1. The amount of salt in the seasoning is unreal. It literally burns your tongue. My mom said her wedding ring hurt her hand the next day because her fingers swelled up due to the salt 2. There's way too much breading on the boneless wings 3. The boneless wings were way overcooked. The thick breading was crunchy and the wing meat was chewy. I left at least half of my boneless wings uneaten and my mom probably left around 2/3 of hers uneaten. The waitress (looked to be in high school) apologized but didn't make it right. Service was not very good either. She only came back once to check up on us (that's when we complained about the boneless wings) and I also asked for some more water, which I never received. The french onion soup was alright and the french fries were pretty good, but the boneless wings were so bad I won't be going back to The Avonia Tavern for a meal.

    small pizza & a Busch an undeniable coupling in the bar across the way from my old house!!
    Greg G.

    Grew up there in Whitehall and when I was old enough the good old Avonia Tavern was one of our regular haunts. I remember trips through the cornfield bc that's the way my brothers & sister did it. Moved away 25 years ago & this year had the urge to drive by the old neighborhood. Stopped at avonia beach, they got a sign there now and everything. Drove by the Laird's driveway my top grade school friend but I imagine she wasn't there. Had a small pizza & a couple Busch at the tavern. Pizza was great, had the fried type pepperoni that they used to have at Aggie's Pizza. Loved Aggie's growing up. Wish more bars had Busch. All the Erie bars do it. I told the barmaid loud enough for everyone that I grew up across the street in Whitehall but no takers. In fairview everybody knew everybody & if u hear a last name u say ohh u went to school with my sister or some such. Now it would be ohhh tell your dad I said hey I'm so old. Drove by the old homestead & snapped a photo for old times sake. You can go home again. I loved growing up there. Went to see the family at CHQ for thanksgiving. It was a great trip, happy thanksgiving to all my readers! 5 stars btw. The bar is very clean and nice people. Good pizza too the square type.

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    Olwen C.

    Avonia Tavern is a nice place to go for a family outing or with a larger group. We had a party of 9 and came in around 8:30pm one evening after spending the day at Waldameer. Service was absolutely great, we had the friendliest waitress who brought out waters for everyone immediately and was very accommodating to our group with children and a wheelchair. The food was standard tavern stuff, prices were reasonable and the location is great with plenty of parking. I had the liver and onions which I didn't really care for but that was my fault for ordering it! The side salad was really good with homemade ranch dressing. Everyone else at our table enjoyed their food as well. We will definitely come back.

    Burgers, medium wings/ribs, fries!

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    DO NOT get wood fired pizza !!! Boneless wings were horrible as well. Service was poor.

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    I go for their perch. Big servings at a decent price. It's a nice place to grab a drink and appetizer too.

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    Our favorite place for burgers, ribs & wings. I think my wife would go just for the homemade ranch dressing.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious wings and fries! Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely be back again.

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    3 years ago

    Can't wait until they get their full menu back, but the food is tasty, the beer is cold, and the service is very friendly.

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    3 years ago

    Great fish dinner , wings are delicious. Nice atmosphere for a few friends to get together.

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    Went for dinner with my fiancé tonight. Food was very good and the service was great! We will be back!!

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    Delicious food and great service. We love to go here and enjoy their wings and I love their salads

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    7 years ago

    Awesome service although it was very busy. The Bourbon smash burger was delicious. The price was budget friendly.

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    Little to no healthy choices. Salads are made with iceberg lettuce, can you at least get some healthy mixed lettuce.

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    8 years ago

    Love love this place! Outstanding food, exceptional customer service & pleasant atmosphere! Only wish we lived closer!

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