We love stopping here from time to time and sometimes week to week! The "Drink of the Week" is always something to consider. The bartenders there do not disappoint. For appetizers or small plates - our go to is the Pickle Straws. This creation is ridiculous and a MUST. The menu is always changing for "NEW" seasonal suggestions. CST has the best meatloaf around - hands down. Better than moms. Fresh all the time. Why? They don't have a choice - they have no freezer. Other amazing options - their salads, the apple/pecan and the wedge. Try the crab soup - it's soooo smooth and delightful. The Be Square and the Tavern burger, the steak tips and the Pot Pie. If you have room for dessert - they have a flourless brownie,....get it. The owner is always mingling around and the serving staff is always helpful, engaging and friendly. It's nice when they're happy to see you and know some of your story. read more

I just want to update my CST review to share that we chose to host my dad's funeral repast here over the weekend. I worked with Larry to set up the reservation, and he was extremely kind and sympathetic to the situation. Our server was great, the food arrived efficiently, and our 20 guests ALL raved about it. CST is a true gem in the Swedesboro area and consistently good. I can't recommend them enough. read more

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We have enjoyed this restaurant on several occasions since moving to the area. Excellent, delicious options, nice tap line and super service...don't hesitate, this place is really really nice and welcoming! read more

Improve customer service skills. Bartender Tina was obviously talking bad about the customers. If she doesn't like working there , then stop already and make the company better. read more

Lemon basil martinis to is AMAZING. Turkey sliders was the best thing on the menu followed by the loaded nachos

Food plates were small and overpriced. Atmosphere was good and clean. It was a little cold inside.... Don't sit near the door. The waitress dropped the check off before we were even done/ must have wanted to flip table/ read more

By far one of the worst meals that I have ever eaten. My friend and I both got the nachos, me without any meat, her with chicken. The waitress said people share it, which I don't know how since it's smaller than she described and expected for $14. The chips were the saltiest things that I have ever tasted. The queso or whatever sauce they put on it was disgusting. My friend agreed that the sauce was weird tasting and not enjoyable. We felt rushed by the waitress and felt the menu was overpriced for the area. Will not return. read more

The Be Square burger was perfect! Usually when I order a burger at a pub, several things go horribly wrong and I never return. CST got all of them RIGHT. So I will return next week! 1) The burger was tasty and cooked to order (medium), succulent, and appeared to be an in-house blend or premium prepared patty, not the usual dry, tasteless puck. 2) Everything I ordered came with the presentation: condiments, salt, pepper, knife, fork, napkin. Simple, I know, but you can't imagine how many restauranteurs don't train their staff to pay attention to these small details. I don't want to ask 3 times, hear I'm sorry, or we're understaffed. 3) CST makes delicious French fries. If I want frozen fries or spuds that just fell off the back of a truck I'll go to a fast food restaurant. 4) The local craft beer on tap is good. I had the Fuego IPA from Oaklyn, NJ. 5) The place is clean. Staff are friendly, capable, and attentive. Danielle served at the bar. Carly made my Be Square burger. Great job! read more

It has been on my to try list. It wasn't bad, it wasn't great. It was 12:00 noon for lunch service. One other diner was with me. Slow to start. Let us know where they source foods from and which farms. Didn't like that the waitress tried to say they are a legit farm to table unlike others. Diner 1: CST turkey gobbler with homemade chips. Roll quickly got soggy, it was toasted but wasn't able to keep the bread from getting soggy. I could taste the orange in the cranberry. Wish the turkey was sliced thinner. Homemade chips were good. $13.99. Diner 2: burger & fries. Opted not to add cheese since the up charge was $2. Cooked to order at medium. The burger was also $13.49! Diner was pleased with the burger. It did take a decent amount of time for the food to come. It was moderately filled with patrons. Would go back but not first on my to go list. read more

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I had an excellent experience on my first visit to Center Square Tavern - the food and service were both excellent. I'll certainly return.

Server was terrific. All good prepped fresh. I had wedge salad with blackened chicken...delish read more

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This is a great place. They have great atmosphere and a wonderful staff. Our server, Carrie, is one of the best servers we've had in recent memories. The bacon cheeseburger is very good, well-seasoned and cooked perfectly. If you happen to be in the area, stop by. You're going to like it. read more

This husband and wife team of the farm to Table Center, Square Tavern offers a seasonal menu with frequent specials, a full bar where you can have a cocktail and an appetizer. The staff is attentive and accommodating, and they look like they're having fun as well. For a non-Italian restaurant they have an excellent chicken Parmesan And a good selection of pasta. You'll be hard-pressed to find something you don't like on this menu. The atmosphere is great, and the food is outstanding. read more

This is it y'all! This is the best food in The Swedesboro area. Literally delicious. I would eat this food every week if it wasn't a recession. For the appetizer we order the cornbread. It was absolutely delicious. The next time I will get it with regular butter. The butter that comes with it has some seasoning on it that I did not prefer. The young lady who I believe is the manager she informed that she has kids that are 21 and 24, sas so sweet and graceful to our children who were very busy moving throughout the booth. Our waitress was very nice as well. I ordered the Drink of the week which was a blueberry vodka drink. Absolutely phenomenal. We ordered the children the chicken nuggets and fries. Although the chicken wasn't seasoned, the french fries was so good I had to stop myself from eating my children's food lol. The fries were so good my girls also ask me to stop eating their fries. LOL. I ordered the seafood pasta with the recommendation from the waitress. My goodness y'al,l that pasta was delicious. It was so good I got mad that I forgot it was in my refrigerator to eat for leftovers. I was sure to have it for breakfast once I remember. I was just as good 2 days later. The dish gives you so much crab meat on top, I don't know how they are making money off such a delicious meal. The shrimp was large. The sauce taste homemade. The vegetables are seasoned properly. It was a tad much mushrooms but I can deal. My husband ordered the turkey burger and two turkey burgers and a full plate of chips came out. Definitely got bang for our buck. The mail came to $92 for two adults and two dollars. Which is good compared to another restaurant in the area that we ate at the day before and the bill was $150. Please allow me to eat here again in the next two weeks I need to eat the pasta one more time. read more

Nice alternative to the area with Village Pub being closed.Most of the food is prepared nicely but their desserts fall short. Had a puff pastry for Valentines Day which really fell short.Tends to be a little pricey for what you get. Overall a very nice place. Bar tenders and staff very good. read more

We Love CST best place in town - great service and never had a dish we didn't like! Food is always fresh.

Very expensive but this area is getting too wealthy for me anyway lol Good food, interesting assortment read more

Ribeye very tough and very over salted. Restaurant not very good at dealing with incorrect orders. For the cost, extremely disappointed! if you get a side dish incorrect, just bring the correct one out. Don't try to take the whole entree back. read more

After hearing mixed reviews from friends and family, we decided stopped by for lunch while in the area. The mixed reviews make sense to me. At best, this place is ok. Normally if I want a drink with lunch both my partner and I would opt for a beer. The craft selection here is quite limited - there were two, maybe three craft options on tap and all of them were 7.7% and higher - not really what I'm looking for with a quick bite in the late afternoon when we have plans for the evening and don't want anything too heavy. A larger craft selection would be appreciated in a place that calls itself a tavern. They did seem to have a fair selection of spirits behind the bar including some labels that we did not recognize, so maybe it's just that liquor is more their thing. My partner ordered the BBQ Bacon burger, cooked medium. It came out medium well and somewhat (sloppily) overflowing with BBQ sauce. He enjoyed the flavor despite it being a bit overcooked for him, and he LOVED their fries. I tried a few - the batter is pretty good! I tried the Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak wrap with chips - anything with buffchic and I'm here for it. Again, this was kinda sloppy. The sauce was delicious (good blend of buffalo & bleu cheese), but it was everywhere. It just couldn't stay in the wrap, which was a pretty plain flour tortilla. Additionally, the chicken was not my favorite. I would expect cheesesteak chicken to be shredded or pulled or something steak like, but this was large chunks of chicken just thrown into the tortilla with the sauce. Not my style, and it made for messier eating. As much as the wrap did not wow me, I must applaud them for the chips - delicious, perfectly sliced and made-to-order. We sat at the bar and while our bartender/server was friendly, he kept disappearing. It was a pretty slow afternoon, especially for bar service based on the crowd, but he didn't really seem to check in on us. The restaurant seems clean and they have a small outdoor space that might be nice in the summer, but we don't feel a need to come back. It's a bit overpriced for what it is. read more

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We had a solid lunch here. The beet salad and roast beef sandwich were both excellent. Zero fat on the roast beef.

Wonderful food, great drinks, and friendly people! Always enjoy our visits to Center Square Tavern! read more

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Food is bad, service is worse. Expensive, dirty with shabby decor. Prices are high end but it's a local dive bar.

We tried Center Square Tavern when they first opened. Thought the price for a cauliflower steak was a bit much at the time considering it wasn't very good. Haven't gone back for quite a few years so we thought we'd give it another try. We went to Center Square Tavern about week or so ago. We had another mediocre meal and we were still not impressed. I had a grilled chicken sandwich which the chicken hung outside the roll quite a bit. Wound up eating it open faced with a fork and knife. Actually commented to my husband that they should give you a steak knife, instead of a basic knife, because it wouldn't look as bad with all the 'sawing' I did to try to cut the chicken. My husband had a burger and wasn't impressed with that either. The waitstaff provided good service and was attentive but I don't think that's a good enough reason for us to return. Mediocre at best read more

This review is looong overdue... I've been to Center Square Tavern (CST as I like to call it) several times now since they opened, and each time has been absolutely phenomenal! Food, cocktails, and especially the service are impeccable! I've been here with my wife, friends (adults only), wife and daughter, and families...and CST is perfect for each one of these groups. While family friendly, it's also a great spot to just grab a drink (or several)! This place has private dining, a nice sized bar, plenty of seating, live music on certain nights, and an outdoor patio area. The wait staff is here is very nice and super attentive. Every dining experience has been great, but two that stick out are Kelly (my daughter absolutely LOVES her), and Madison (this gal ran across the entire parking lot after us because we left something behind). The bartenders here are awesome. Elizabeth always has some new spicy drink for my wife to try, Joey G is a man that can pour, and Kelly ensures your glass is never empty. The food here is incredible! CST has officially been crowned the Best Wings in South Jersey (by me)! Seriously. Too Hot is my absolute favorite--while it's definitely quite spicy, it is not overbearing and has an excellent flavor. The Executive Chef Dan Luber came out to meet us and see the "daring couple" that ordered them. All the dishes I've had here have been awesome--kudos to Dan for a job well done! Also, you'll see Dan roaming around the dining room speaking to the diners about the food and their experience--he's a great chef, but also a really nice guy! All in all, hit up CST if you're looking for great food and drinks with good vibes! Recommended Dishes: Ahi Tuna Tartar Blackened Shrimp Buffalo Shrimp CST Wings (try the Too Hot on the side first) Fries Southwest Chicken Salad Blackened Mahi Mahi Grilled Chicken Bruschetta Twin Lobster Tails *For kids: my daughter loves the Kids Chicken Bites and the Kids Pasta read more

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One-star is too high. The worst service I've had in a long time. The worst. We left before we could be disappointed any more from Tina's service. Thanks for the Diet Coke and Ice Tea for $8.50. $8.50. read more

Went here with a party of 6 people. Place is clean and decorated nicely. Food was great! I had the French Onion Soup and the Salmon. Others in my group had the pork chop, Mahi Mahi and filet tips. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Our table split the fried cookie dough and Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake for dessert. Fantastic! Price was very reasonable for all the food we got. Service (Tiffany) was outstanding! read more

We used to be frequent diners here but the cost of the kids meals has made it a place we won't go anymore. The food is good but not a place to bring your children. The cost of a kids Mac and cheese is $14 and it doesn't include a drink or anything. So my 6 yr olds meal was $18 with a milk which is outrageous! Wont be back! read more

We enjoyed our first visit here a few weeks ago. Nice selection of beers on tap, and almost everything we ordered was a hit and something I'd order again. The pork belly egg rolls were rich, and great to go with those cool beers on a hot summer night. I had to try the blackened shrimp risotto, curious to see how Italian risotto would go with blackened seasoning, pineapple and black beans, and was really pleasantly surprised by how good it was. My partner really enjoyed his chicken rigatoni which was a hearty serving of pasta with very tender chicken. We also had a bread pudding dessert to share that was excellent. The only "miss" that we sampled was the steak crostini. It could have been great but it was just so dry--the bread simply tasted stale instead of "toasted" and was too hard to be enjoyable. All in all, Center Square Tavern is a welcome addition to the area. I appreciate the emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients and hope they can keep up that commitment in the future. read more

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Let me preface by saying I'm from south jersey but currently live in nyc. Came down for a visit and always down to try a new place. Came at the end of brunch and had the streak n eggs which was very flavorful... however the streak was dry and needed some sauce and there was no steak sauce. My friend had the burger and fries... those hand cut fries were amazing! The rest of the menu looked great. The brunch cocktails were fantastic. The bartender did not know much about the beer on tap. I would definitely be back for dinner for crab dip and the lobster Mac n cheese. I think they are on the right track but need some brunch specials and steak sauce read more

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We came here tonight for only our second time and it did NOT disappoint! We had a minor issue with one of our meals and the owner Larry WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND to make sure we were 100% satisfied!! Not only were the seasonal dishes my husband and I got amazing, but the service alone would make anyone want to come back! Thank you Larry for making things right and going the extra mile (we didn't even complain or ask for anything!) he did this all on his own! 6 stars if I could give it!!!! read more

The short version - Ehh Detailed version - Visited for the first time tonight. We got chips and queso. It was the weirdest, blandest queso I've ever had. I don't even know how to describe it but was strange. The chips were good though. I ordered short rib mac and cheese. Again, so bland. It didn't even have a cheesy flavor let alone any seasoning. I don't know what kind of cheese they're using that has zero flavor. The only thing that gave some flavor was the fried onion strings. Without that it would have had the flavor of glue. I had to doctor it up with salt and pepper. I only managed to eat half and it was a small skillet. It is probably the most flavorless thing I've ever ordered anywhere. My husband got a blue cheese burger. It was slightly undercooked for him but not terrible. He said it tasted really good though and he would order that again. His fries were excellent. They were definitely the best part of our entire dinner. We definitely won't be back. Prices at Village Pub down the street are similar but the food is better. read more

Ordered the filet and specifically asked for no broccoli and asparagus instead. I cannot eat broccoli, period. I also was very specifically to be rare or medium rare, but fail to the rare side. I have an esophagus issue where dry meat will not go down. The meal came with broccoli which the owner said they have no asparagus, but failed to talk to the server who knew I could not eat broccoli. When I cut into the steak it was medium well. This is not the first time I got overcooked steak there. A professional chef who they claim to have should be able to cook a proper temp steak. I continue to give this local spot chance after chance but they continue to let me down. read more

The best pork chop you could order in a restaurant (so I have been told) and they always have a great vegan dish on the menu like the cauliflower steak. I had an amazing root vegetable purée that they could sell as a main. It was so good! Also the special, seasonal drinks are fantastic and you have to get the flourless chocolate cake! Whatever they do to the caramel is magic! read more

Ok let's start out, floors are slippery so wear your safety shoes! This is your view if you sit in the back room. On to the food. Flat bread buffalo chicken came out burnt, crust black! No! fried Chicken salad chicken was disgusting. We did have the b squared burger. That was good. Waitress brought water. Left. Came back. Wanted to take food order. Asked if we could order from the bar? Don't think we will be back. read more

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I've been here a few times and want so badly to like it but it's just so average. Went today for Easter brunch. The table we were at was sticky. Like gross sticky. They apologized at said it was the varnish on the table. So get a table cloth if you know it's an issue. I do t want a sticky table. Service was pleasant but slow given it was not at all busy. And the food was average - it's eggs. How do you just do average with eggs?!! I've been for dinner, lunch and brunch and it's always just been ok. I can't put my finger on it but it's just always a little off and I leave feeling unsatisfied. They do make a decent drink though, I'll give them that. read more

I am really torn by this place. It's clean, it's nice inside, the people are nice, but the food has not been a hit with me and the prices are way too high for everything. In the times I have been there I ordered French onion soup which was ok. I tried ordering a burger two times on two separate occasions. The first time I ordered it medium well and it was soaked in blood. The next time I ordered it it was way over cooked. Today I ordered the meatloaf. When I received it I realized why I have trouble with this place. On the menu it said meatloaf with mashed potatoes and I thought I saw what was meant to be gravy. When I got it it looked like two filet medallions on top of cauliflower. It really was meatloaf inside and they were potatoes but what they called mashed were under cooked as mashed potatoes. I did take a few bites and I got the undertones of good old meatloaf but I am not s fan of artistic license being taken on a classic dish. On the flip side, I am picky! My husband loves the shrimp and crab linguini with the added "Larry" special of scallops. My son enjoyed the French onion soup. My meatloaf became left overs for my husband. :( read more

We have eating here about six times and think they have the best burgers around The quality of the beef is excellent and they have interesting choices our favorite is the Swiss brisket burger The atmosphere is relaxing not rushed at all The manager is friendly and interested in your experience This is our go to place read more

I originally left a review, honest, but maybe not fair. The owner reached out and I respect that: hopefully we get the chance to try the food again and it is better next time. No matter what everyone was friendly and welcoming. read more

WOW. I expect lower quality food from take out but CST has not missed a beat during this covid shut down. This Po-boy is amazing and you can't get one of there anywhere else in this area. I will 100% be getting it again. And just when I thought it could not get any better they offer take out Beer and Toilet Paper! One stop for all of my needs. I can not wait to come back and dine in when this shut down it over read more

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Great food. Always fresh. Awesome selection of craft beers. Wait staff is very attentive and service is top notch. Monday night is burger night! My favorite! read more