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    Chadds Ford Tavern

    3.6 (295 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    CHADDS FORD TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes over Sweet Corn Risotto with Garlicky Lemon Spinach
    Sheri C.

    What a wonderful tavern! My husband and I visited this charming place with friends today, for lunch after church. What a gem! The menu is fabulous with offerings from mushroom soup, lovely starters, sharable plates, sandwiches, seafood and a beautiful hamburger for 12.00 on Sundays. I ordered the Caesar salad and jumbo lump crab cakes over sweet corn risotto with lemon garlic spinach. Absolutely delicious! The best crab cake I have ever tasted! Service was wonderful. We will return many times over!

    Maryland Oysters
    Joe B.

    Girlfriend and I stopped here Wednesday just to get a drink, but ended up staying for the food. Our server Charlie informed us that, since it was happy hour, clams and oysters were buck-a-shuck. We got a dozen oysters which, we were informed, were from Maryland. They were outstanding- so good, we got a second dozen. Girlfriend got a mushroom-crab bisque, which was as delicious as it looked. I got the wedge salad, which was delicious. Everything was top notch. Great service, great atmosphere, prices were reasonable. We wouldn't hesitate to come back.

    Christine C.

    We stopped in for happy hour, our first time trying Chadds Ford Tavern. We sat at a high top in the bar area and were quickly greeted by Kathy who was so friendly and helpful! She gave us the quick rundown: happy hour is every day from 4-6pm and you can order from the HH menu anywhere in the restaurant. There are also specials each day of the week. We tried: oysters, shrimp cocktail, Buffalo/sweet chili wings (you can split the flavors on the order!), wedge salad, and peach bread pudding. All were great, I can't even pick a standout! Just kept ordering to try more. Homemade chips and dip were served too. Dirty tavern martini and old fashioned were good cocktails (the entire drink menu is 1/2 off for HH). Upscale rustic vibe.

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    Food sucks . Not as advertised. Management nonexistent. Couldn't care less about dissatisfied customers. Ruined husband's birthday dinner.

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    Food, service and atmosphere is excellent for the fall and wi get months. I always enjoy an Old Fashion, made to perfection

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    We always come here when we stay in the area. the best and service is great. The place has a nice warm feeling to enjoy your meal

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    Good food and drinks. A great atmosphere in the bar or the dining room. The house chips are fantastic.

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