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    Circle City Tavern

    4.1 (359 reviews)
    ModerateGastropubs
    Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Wings with a shirley temple  Tavern waygu burger with a mocktail
    Joanna L.

    My boyfriend & I went yesterday (Sunday, July 19th) at 7pm. Parking is great, no need to worry about parking on the street or paying etc. We were welcomed & seated right away since it wasn't packed. Only mini bummer was that majority of the places we go to my bf & I sit next to each other, rather than across, but the booths are only for huge groups (understandable). To sit next to each other we either had to do a high top table or sit by the bar. We decided to go with a low top table that sits 2 people across from each other, but no biggie, it wasn't the end of the world. Service was great, it was our first time there so we didn't know what to order & needed more time, in which our server (wish we got her name but she didn't introduce herself to us) was very kind & patient with us. My boyfriend & I don't drink alcohol but he did want to try a mocktail & our server was kind enough to explain & go over mocktail options. Food was amazing, I got wings as I wasn't that hungry. Perfect amount of spice & sauce, I loved that the wings weren't dry at all. My boyfriend got a burger, which tasted like an in n out burger, but 10x better! The brioche bun was so soft & yummy. The sauce, amazing! 10/10 recommend this place, we will definitely be coming here again

    Fatima M.

    They place was a nice getaway from the work week to enjoy with my partner. The drinks were delicious the food was a little pricey for what it was in my opinion but I'm glad places like these are opening up in the area.

    Neal T.

    I have eaten here a few of times, and every time has been amazing. This last trip I decided to give a few of the appetizers to try and had jalapeño popper egg rolls and spicy tuna tostadas. Both were amazing and I will definitely be sure to order with an entrée next time I visit. I accompanied my meal with a local IPA which I also. I didn't have a craft cocktail this visit, but in the past have been a fan of their old-fashioned, and there are a few on the menu to choose from. Great place for a date night, to meet up with friends, or to take the family for a nice dinner

    Truffle Parmesan fries
    Nancy T.

    A great spot to hang out. Has lots of tv and tables. The vibe of the restaurant is very lively. The services and workers are very friendly and accommodating. I ordered the beer batter fish tacos with a side salad with another side of truffle fries. The portion side is pretty big and worth the price. Everything was so good. I would definitely come back and recommend Circle city tavern to anyone in the area.

    Tuna tostadas- Appetizer
    Crystal T.

    As a couple of locals we were so excited to visit this newer place in the city. We anticipated to have a go to spot for our catch up sessions but it fell a bit lackluster. Cute spot with plenty of parking and clean exterior and interior. We asked for a booth because we were in it for a few hours but were told booths were not for two people. We looked around to find about 10 people in the whole place (including off service staff). But okay we headed to the bar no big deal. Food was great and so were the drinks! Hats off to the skills to make them. The bar service was transactional. It was 5 pm and we asked if they were closing since we felt kind of like we were just taking up space with the limited interaction and warmth we were getting. Maybe it was an off day- there was no more than 10-12 people in total throughout our two hrs there on a weekend.

    Noelia L.

    Just tried this restaurant close to work and wow, it was so delicious. The drinks and the food were perfect, and the service was very fast. The hamburger was beyond delicious and had so many grilled onions and sauce. I will definitely come back with my friends again. There are lots of tables so I did not have to wait when I arrived. The place is also very beautiful and has a very nice bar and good music.

    Crispy chicken sandwich with cilantro garlic fries
    Trevor C.

    Everything is supposed to be handcrafted. I believe that most of it is. Everything we ordered was hot, juicy, crispy, tasty, flavorful, whatever it was supposed to be. Starting with the cocktails and mimosas, all delicious. Espresso martini made with homemade espresso. Bomb. Bloody Mary was delicious with the smoked salt on the rim, the bacon strip was actually still hot off the grill and was a solid piece of bacon. Next, the double tavern burger with bacon. Yes, it's gonna cost you, but I assure you it was worth all $30. Everything was juicy and fresh. Only thing was the bottom bun got soggy pretty quick, but since it was so good I'm not complaining much. The regular fries were crispy and tasty. The crispy chicken sandwich was legit. Juicy and large piece of chicken freshly fried. The Calabrian chili slaw and a nice little sweet heat crunch to it and the pesto smacked. Got the cilantro garlic fries with this and those were amazing too. The ranch. You can taste the fresh dill in it, rich and tangy, always get sides of ranch. The staff was very attentive and made sure everyone was taken care of. In addition to that, the entire set up in open and very clean. We ate outside on the back patio which is full of games and things for anyone to do really (cornhole, big jenga blocks, etc). Lots of room out there. Now they just need some live summer music out there and some concert night drink specials and it's a perfect spot

    Jacky P.

    Such a cute tavern with good food. When you walk in, the staff are welcoming and friendly. The music is upbeat but not too loud, so you can still easily have a conversation. I ordered the mushroom risotto. Honestly, I'd give it about a 7/10. I would have preferred it to be a little creamier, but the flavor was still good. My friend ordered the garlic noodles and those were delicious. We also had two drinks, which were good. Our waiter was attentive and friendly, which made the experience even better. Will be back, to give other options a try.

    This was so good I cleaned the plate
    Mcristle L.

    Haven't had a bad meal yet been coming here over a year everything is delicious every drink every dish, the hospitality, the themes of certain activities they have. Legit my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. I go very, very often the salmon that I posted the best salmon I've ever had in my life literally

    Trang T.

    When we came here, it was a Wednesday night so I guess you can say it was "Country Night" with live music. Our visit was two weeks ago and now I finally have time to write about it. We made reservations for 8 (including kids). I like the place. It's nice and the vibes and decor matches what they're going for. Parking is good and seating is decent for a small restaurant with booth to the side and tables on the middle section near the bar. They also have outside seating too with bathrooms along the back area. Music is definitely loud and we found ourselves talking louder just to communicate with one another. We ordered from the happy hour menu. Happy hour ended at 6pm on Wednesday and we made it right before! We got a variety of things. The tostadas were delicious. The adobo chicken tacos were stuffed and had a kick to it. Really flavorful. The garlic noodles were a bit too salty. The loaded pepperoni flat bread was decent. Just too much dough. The jalapeño eggrolls were good, definitely tasted better with the sauce it came with. The tavern nachos were mid and the "chicken tenders" for the kids were ok. No seasoning whatsoever on the chicken and very plain but fries were good. Drinks were a mixed review. The smoked old fashion was fire and definitely well done. The margarita flight was interesting. It's only served Tuesday but they made an exception for us since the waitress didn't know it's only for Tuesday and other guests got it too. The spicy margarita was good, the strawberry one didn't taste like strawberry. The mango didn't taste like mango. We were a bit confused but it is what it is, not all drinks can win. The golden sunset margarita was gross, it was really sour for some reason like they forgot the tequila. We're not one to complain and dealt with it. The city smash was good. Definitely worth it for happy hour. Overall service was good, food was decent and environment is kid friendly. Live music is definitely a plus. Definitely wanting to come back and check out other items and drinks. A good place to meet friends up and hang out.

    Jason L.

    This place is a welcome surprise in this city. The food is not like any other bar food. Its more of an upscale accessible all American with a fusion twist. They got such a wide ranging menu from fish tacos to caviar and cioppino. They has so many varieties, there wipp always be something for everyone in the party. Their alcohol selection is vast and the decor is very earthy and warm. Love the atmosphere and the server was so attentive and great with checking up on us. I had the fish taco blackened with truffle parmesan fries. Well worth it. My friend got a pesto sandwich and it was good from what I gather. So many things to try. I'll come back on their band night on Tuesday and try more stuff. Give it a try.

    Menu for the Belly!
    Al B.

    Always a fabulous time here. We sat at the bar for a date night and ran into an exceptional mixologist in Draven! Super personable and friendly! All the drinks we had were exceptional and delicious! We tried the Spicy Tuna Tostadas, Chicken Adobo Tacos and Brussel Sprouts for the first time, no disappointment or complaints here! The poached egg on the Brussels was a nice touch I did t know could add so much to this dish...made it feel very brunchy, not a bad thing! I had 2 CC Old Fashioneds and 1 Japanese Old Fashioned! Love them! My wife had her standard Margarita flight as well as the Golden Sunset Margarita! If you haven't been here yet, please get here and enjoy yourself! Happy Hour is awesome and the menu is delicately crafted! Can't wait to keep coming back and enjoying new things! Love this place!!!

    Edamame on happy hour
    Diane K.

    They have a great happy hour with lots of food, choices, and drinks. We got the chorizo Verde nachos and edamame. I also got the blackberry basil drink, which was delicious. Everything tasted fabulous and service was wonderful. Very Welcoming place to be! Beautiful ambiance. Lots of TVs with multiple baseball and football games on.

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    Salmon was very good. Wednesday country live music was fun. 50% certain wines... overall good fun vibe. I'd go back.

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