Stopped in for a quick drink at the Bradford tavern prior to a wedding in the area. The place was pretty quiet but the staff was friendly and saw we were taken care of quickly. The only negative I had would be the tap lines tasted a bit off. Not undrinkable by any means but just a little off. We did enjoy the pretzels and mozzarella sticks which were both a tasty snack before heading on for the evening. read more

Went to Music Bingo at the bar tonight. It was a blast. Mackenzie was our bartender. She is so talented As you can tell from the pictures of our Espresso Martinis. The bar was busy but you would never know by watching her. She makes it look effortless. I had the smash burger it was perfect. Highly recommend checking out music bingo on Thursday nights. 6:30-8:30 read more

Bradford Tavern - There are our Espresso Martinis. - American Near Me - Rowley, Massachusetts

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Service is great, people are friendly, and attentive. It's an old building and I love it. The shame is that food is so subpar. I ordered fish and chips and the portion size is good. Just so much batter and so greasy. read more

So beautiful inside. We ate in the library by a roaring fire. Wonderful haddock and steak . So unique with super comfy seating and beautifully decorated . read more

Service was okay. Restaurant itself was in need of cleaning wood on walls in booths were dirty, lights and cover were dusty. I don't think this restaurant has had a good cleaning in awhile. Order wine, very generous. We ordered mozzarella bites as an appetizer. First came luke warm to cold. Replacement order was over cooked and cheese everywhere. They were not fried. Since the now serve pizza instead of flatbreads we ordered A classic pizza. That was served to us with most of the bottom of the crust burnt. Very disappointing and we will not return. read more

Great food!- went for anniversary dinner- ordered full rack of ribs and seafood casserole. Good portions and food was delicious. Our server, Ben, was excellent!!- first week on the job and he was so gracious when I spilled my glass of wine all over the place. ( no , it was my first drink). Reasonably priced and very nice atmosphere- will definitely go back! Thanks again Ben! read more

Tried Bradford Tavern after many years. Looked like there was a private party going on upstairs. We were seated right away after being asked if we wanted to sit in the bar area or dining room. We chose the dining room. There seemed to be some confusion as to who was going to seat us. Service was a little spotty-just seemed inconsistent as to who was supposed to be handling our table-we had 3 different servers coming over to us at different points. Food was good-started with the Buffalo cauliflower, very good. I had the baked haddock over mashed potatoes with the Ritz cracker topping. Very plentiful serving. Tasted great, although the topping seemed to be a bit too salty. My son had the fried chicken sandwich. He said it was really good and I kept sneaking his fries because they were very yummy. They had that extra crunch-is that from double coating?? I don't know what they do, but it was yummy! My husband had the poke bowl and he said it was as very good as well. We were in a rush to catch a train so no time for dessert or coffee-next time! read more

Bradford Tavern - Baked Haddock with roast vegetables over mashed potatoes - American Near Me - Rowley, Massachusetts

I ordered the seafood casserole and the menu stated it included scallops, haddock and shrimp. However, my serving included no scallops and only shrimp, and other only one shrimp, it included only haddock. Extremely disappointed and overpriced for a haddock casserole. Would not recommend the seafood casserole or this restaurant. Their menu description is false and misleading. read more

Restaurant is located in a old house very cozy and casual homey place. Service was excellent very friendly and pleasant. The chicken nachos were delicious and full of everything delicious the shot ribs with gravy and French fries were different very tasty comfort food and the pretzel sticks were very good the comfort food was excellent. I would recommend this place for a good meal and a nice place to take a date. read more

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I haven't been here since they reopened. Nice atmosphere as always. Was seated quickly in the bar as we asked. Server came quickly and took our drink and food order. Drinks came out in a few minutes. Food not so much. When delivered, my wife's salad still wasn't tabled until 20 minutes after the dinners arrived. Ordered the Nashville hot sandwich. Not hot oil and cayenne dipped. In fact no sauce other than mayo. But had jalapeños (which are not a Bashvulille chicken item). Disappointed. Server was nice, food not great. Beers and drinks overpriced. Probably not going back.​​​​ read more

The chicken pie had way too much salt. Did not think the meals we had were worth the asking price compared to other places in the area. Service was good. The seafood casserole was lacking flavor. We will not return. read more

Hi, Had an awesome lunch today,, ( as usual). Just wanted to say thanks to Sherry, she was our server today. I bring my handicapped brother there pretty regularly. He enjoys the food and it's easy for us to access the dining room as he is mostly in a wheelchair these days. Sherry, was awesome! So good with my brother, patient and understanding and very accommodating to his limitations. Bless you and I'm sure we'll see you again! read more

Bradford Tavern - At Bradford Tavern - American Near Me - Rowley, Massachusetts

Meh. Ok but not great. Good food. Service so so. Ambiance ok but not special. Best place downstairs in bar.

Food was super service was great lovely spot to eat. Bar was very good. Would recommend for lunch or dinner

We recently got married at Bradford Tavern, where the third floor event space was the perfect setting for our intimate event. The room came together with floral arrangements and just a few decorations in addition to the supplied table settings and sparkle lights. There were plenty of menu options and we chose to have guests arrive to beautifully presented charcuterie and sushi. After the ceremony, dinner and dessert were served buffet-style. Everything was fresh and our guests are still raving about the food. Event coordinator Mary was nothing short of extraordinary in her guidance and care with our arrangements and the entire staff was incredible throughout the event and couldn't have been kinder. We emphatically recommend Bradford Tavern and fully intend on returning for our anniversary and other occasions. read more

Bradford Tavern - Sushi boat for 35 people with three roll selections, including vegetarian option. - American Near Me - Rowley, Massachusetts

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First time here in a long time and asking ourselves WHY. Food was delicious, service was excellent and very accommodating for special requests. (Had the falafels as an appetizer which is not on the menu, done no questions asked!)We won't wait so long between visits. Chris was our bartender/server and was the best! Try them out. I don't think you will be disappointed. read more

Food was excellent! Great cozy atmosphere. Friendly staff. Sat by the fireplace and it was the best meal of our trip. read more

Bradford Tavern - Pretzels and cheese fondue - American Near Me - Rowley, Massachusetts

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People generally go out to eat to enjoy a delicious meal in a nice setting. Hopefully with an attentive server and kitchen. If I can cook the meal you serve to me at home better and with less hassle, well, you begin to understand the minimum bar patrons have set for a restaurant. Sadly, Bradford Tavern does not clear that bar. We came in the other night on a weekday around 6 pm and there were few diners in the place. We chose to be seated in the dining room (vs the bar). The inside of the tavern is a modern restaurant space with touches of old-world charm (like the exposed ceiling beams). However, the overall decor and bright lighting suggest a renovation that was half-done in a weird quasi modern colonial style that just doesn't really work. It's a shame, really, because it could be a really cool space. Our server was friendly & attentive throughout the evening. Kudos to him, because he certainly tried his best. After a fairly long wait to get our drinks (10 minutes but the place was empty!), we put an order in for a burger and a chicken sandwich. My partner was specific about her order in terms of no cheese or sauce on the chicken sandwich. I had the burger as it came, asked for a medium temperature on it. A long time later, our plates arrived. And of course they got my partner's order wrong -- cheese all over the sandwich. It took a few minutes to get our server's attention again, and while he apologized, it doesn't really make up for the fact that now I have my food in front of me, and my partner has nothing. She encouraged me to eat, but it's always an awkward situation. Server comes right back to the table and says the kitchen apologizes and it'll be done in 5 minutes. How you can cook a chicken breast in 5 minutes is beyond me, but alright. Closer to 15 minutes later (I'm finishing up my meal, of course), her sandwich comes out as ordered. My burger was on the thin side and done medium-well. While it appeared well-prepared, there was truly nothing special about it. No special condiments, just meat, lettuce, tomato and red onion. The taste was okay, but I came away feeling like I make a better burger at home. Same for my partner's chicken sandwich. Again, no special seasoning or real taste to the chicken, I think McDonald's probably makes a better sandwich. The onion rings and fries accompanying our dishes were good. I don't get it. You have a wonderful location, a nice space (that has a lot of unmet potential), and then serve just very mediocre food and have a kitchen that apparently can't read a ticket correctly. You're blowing your reputation on this sort of hum-drum experience, and wonder why your dining room is so empty on a weeknight. The only reason I suspect people come here is because it's nearby to where they live and they can't be bothered to go elsewhere. Two drinks, two sandwiches, and the bill came out to around $60. Yeah, no, we won't be back and don't recommend this place. There are other places you can go nearby with a better overall experience. read more

We went there to try something different from out usual. It was a Tuesday night so it was mostly slow. The upstairs looks to be a function room for parties and gatherings. The restaurant is on the bottom floor and broken into two sides. The bar and the dining area. It has charming turn of the 20th century with a lot of old pictures on the walls to remind you of the charming past of the Rowley area. Our server was great. He was quick and attentive without being overbearing. When he found out we were celebrating my wife's birthday, he quickly pointed out that they offer a free desert, which we didn't know about and quickly took him up on the offer. My eldest daughter ordered the mushroom flatbread and said it was fantastic. She ate more than she usually does for a meal. She shared some with my younger daughter who ordered the wedge salad and both enjoyed both items. My wife ordered the seafood casserole. At first, I was disappointed at the size but when she revealed the amount of seafood, I changed my mind. She found it tasty and enjoyable. I went with the chicken pot pie. I thought it was going to be cubed chicken but it was shredded. The white sauce was very tasty and was filled with peas, carrots, onions and celery. The pastry puff was beautiful, light and airy. If I had any complaint, is that it may have been a little salty. But the size of the dish was huge. I ate maybe half of it and enjoyed the other half for two lunches the next couple of days. We ordered the chocolate lava cake. It was great with the hot chocolate and ice cream over the cake. It was a pleasant night and a place to try again in the future. read more

We live out-of-state and was unable to visit the Bradford Tavern before our event was scheduled to take place. Mary (event coordinator) was excellent during the entire process. Communication was superb from start to finish. She took pride in delivering excellent service for this event. Mary worked with us to add a few details such as letting me know when our bar tab had hit a certain amount and to inform me when the end of the event had arrived. The food was served buffet style, all of the food tasted amazing, and was hot right up to the end. Every guest enjoyed the food and went up multiple times. The setting was in the library which had a fireplace and a fire going. This was a wonderful touch. The two employees working this event, Preston and Ugo, were conscientious, polite, attentive to our needs and eager to please. We highly recommend the Bradford Tavern for events. read more

We have given this establishment one too many chances. I made reservations via Open Table for last Saturday evening. We simply requested a high top table back by the fireplace in the tavern and it was my date's birthday. The rather grumpy hostess finally acknowledged us after we stood at the hostess station for 10 minutes, obviously didn't read the comments on the reso and plopped us at a wobbly old high top next to a breezy cold window. The table we requested opened up 10 minutes later after we left the wobbly table and were seated at the empty bar. We ordered dinner... tiny portions, uncooked oily vegetables, Sheppards Pie was plopped in a tiny dish and served without any garnish and looked and tasted as if it had been frozen or refrigerated.... Menus were sticky and dirty and their paper sushi menus were tattered and worn... the bar lighting was like sitting under a spotlight so we felt as if it was last call at 7:30 in the evening. Ambiance was dismal and this is definitely our last visit to this place. Hate to slam a restaurant but these guys don't even give it any effort... horrible place. read more

We used Bradford tavern to host my Dad's memorial service luncheon and I'm very grateful we found them. We wanted something private and classy and although it can be stressful picking a place sight unseen from another state, we ended up being pleasantly surprised at how wonderful everything turned out. We booked the library room which was much larger than the photos show on the website. This room could've easily fit 30-35 guests seated and was a very nice space. The staff and our waitress did a fantastic job. Mary was very attentive and responsive leading up to our event and the day of as our event host. Everyone in our party enjoyed the food and quality was excellent. Prices were very reasonable. read more

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Sat at the bar for dinner on a Thursday night. Food was good as usual. We both got the seafood casserole. Our bartender was super! Sarah was attentive, upbeat and made great drinks. Will definitely be back. read more

My wife and I finally had a chance to have dinner at the Bradford Tavern after seeing reviews on various pages on social media. The restaurant offers what seems like three demographics of seating with a lively bar area, a more mellow dining area and an upstairs library slower paced area. We sat near the fireplace in the dining area. It was definitely a good choice with comfort food in large portions. What we really liked was that the meals were served hot! The salads were huge and hearty. The meatloaf was hearty. Chicken tenders and onion rings great. The only detractor was that the food wasn't extremely flavorful but everything else was terrific. read more

I couldn't be more pleased to have planned my daughter's bridal shower at Bradford Tavern. I live close by and have eaten here many times (the salmon is to die for!) We had the shower in the room on the 3rd floor, and it was PERFECT for 40 people. Mary, the Events Coordinator, could not have been more helpful. She was calm, professional, and considerate as she helped me plan and execute this very special event. The room was beautiful, and the food for the bridal brunch was beyond delicious (stuffed French toast, among many wonderful choices, was truly exceptional). Mary set up a lovely mimosa bar, and she was even our server during the shower! I cannot recommend this food/venue/staff more highly. If you're looking for a lovely, stress-free event, please book the Bradford Tavern! read more

My husband and I thought we'd try out Bradford Tavern for Valentine's Day. Our server was good. We waited quite a while for our food, but it was busy. I ordered one of the specials - the steak and shrimp with broccolini and au gratin potatoes. The shrimp and broccolini were good, but my steak was full of grizzle - not a good cut of meat at all. I probably should have sent it back, but didn't want to deal with the hassle. The potatoes tasted like frozen diced potatoes that were heated up with some cheese mixed in - not very good. My husband had the baked haddock. He said it was just OK. With one drink for each of us, our bill came to almost $100. When you spend that much eating out, the quality really should have been better. Maybe their burgers and sandwiches are better, I don't know. But I don't think we'll be returning. read more

Had a early dinner here tonight. I ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, sweet potato fries and side garden salad. While it all came looking presentable, the sandwich wasn't the least bit spicy or had any spice at all . It said it came with a siracha sauce on it but all I tasted was the cole slaw topping . The French fries were ok & the salad was fine as well . I wouldn't recommend this sandwich to anyone because most who would order Nashville hot expects spice & lots of flavor which it totally lacked ! read more

There are some new menu items, so we were excited to try them. What a disappointment. We started with the spicy feta dip. The dip tasted good, but was very oily (which would become a theme). The description said it would be served with cucumbers and pita. The pita bread was fried. It didn't get crispy; rather it absorbed the oil and was a greasy mess. Plain 'ol' pita bread would have done the trick. (If you want to make pita chips, you have to bake it.) I had the lobster and shrimp roll. It was priced at $28 and was the size of a $28 lobster roll. I expected it to be bigger given the addition of shrimp. There was approximately 3 oz. of meat which seemed to be a mix of lobster, shrimp, and imitation crab meat. It was room temperature and dressed with some sort of oil (not butter, not mayo). Finally, my husband had the salmon which seemed to have been cooked in oil. It was served on orzo salad that was dressed with lemon juice and oil. We considered dessert, but the banana bread is no longer on the menu, so we skipped it. The new menu items that we tried tonight were not what we've come to expect from the Bradford Tavern. Hoping for a better experience next time. read more

Glad to see this place opened again. Looks like a lot of other people did too as it was packed! Host at the front door was super nice and helpful. Menu was eclectic with lots of variety. Server was good although food came out a bit more slowly than I'd expect. The bar was loud so we sat elsewhere. The apps and short ribs were great portions and nicely done. The sushi was expensive for the size of the rolls we got. I guess when I pay almost 20 for a roll I'd like to see more than eight small pieces. When you compare the size of the short rib dinner in the picture....hello? Will go back tho. Will just eat something else.... read more

Bradford Tavern - American Near Me - Rowley, Massachusetts

We had a great Valentine's dinner last night! Tried some of their new items on the menu...General Tsao's Cauliflower,Chicken Pot Pie, and Chicken Marsala, all were excellent served piping hot. We were so full we couldn't get a dessert. The last time we went here was before COVID, much better restaurant and a very attentive male waiter. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

Excellant service friendly bar! I had beet salad it was perfect! Golden and Red beets Then a vegetarian panini delicious My husband had clam chowder and a Korean bowl Everything atmosphere great I highly recommend this place!!! read more

Decent service and different meal options. Not a fan of ambiance. I ordered the fish tacos and they were good. Everything felt okay, not sure I'd go again. read more

Bradford Tavern - Fish tacos - American Near Me - Rowley, Massachusetts

I'm so glad I found this place. If you ever want the best espresso martini you've ever had go see Andrea! I definitely will be back.

Had a great experience, our waitress Marissa was excellent, attentive and so nice. We'll be going again.

Just had a really lovely lunch at Bradford Tavern. The mushroom flatbread was luscious! Our server Karen was attentive while still giving us time to chat and catch up. We will be back! read more

My husband and I ate here Saturday night. Over $80 for two meals, no bread, no salad., no appetizer, two beers.Seafood casserole had two scallops, 2 shrimp and a 4 inch piece of haddock. Could not eat the chicken teriyaki bowl as sauce tasted bad. Will not be back. read more

Good food with a rustic but homey environment! Sat in the bar area with a good friend which had a good number of TV's and the staff was very polite and attentive. read more

Sushi is gas station quality. Service is marginal at best. Inconsistent food quality after over 10 visits ( It's a mile from the house). I will not be returning read more

Not a place to go unless you'd like to be served burnt pizza. Prior to this visit the pizza was soggy. The food has gone downhill and sadly, the bartender never smiles. read more

Bradford Tavern - Burnt pizza - American Near Me - Rowley, Massachusetts

Bradford Tavern is one of our regular restaurants we visit. They are very accommodating and get us seated in a reasonable amount of time. The food is good and reasonably priced. We have been there several times and we have never been disappointed. I recommend Bradford Tavern read more