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City Tavern

3.7 (292 reviews)
ModerateBars, American, Tex-Mex
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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CITY TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Divey
Casual
Juke Box

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Love having this place right across the street--always welcoming and super reliable. Tried takeout for the first time and ordered a grilled cheese with tomato soup plus sweet potato fries. The fries were great (and a nice surprise), but the tomato soup was missing. Still a spot I really enjoy--just hoping for a smoother takeout experience next time

Just ordered my own bottle while waiting for my friends. We ended up spending more on food that was decent and well priced.

I came in to watch a World Cup game and support a local downtown business with friends. Unfortunately, the service affected our experience. Our waitress ?blue streaks. I did not get her name.) seemed uninterested and unhelpful when answering a simple question about drink options, and her attitude made the visit uncomfortable. We would've stayed longer if the service had been more welcoming. I hope they focus on better customer service, because a positive experience is what keeps the community coming back.

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Zahkyia H.

Fun dive bar in downtown Dallas. Great bar food and cool bartenders. It's always a great mix of people, and it's easy place to come if you're out by yourself- you'll meet someone cool, your drinks will delicious and strong and the prices are really good, especially for being in the middle of downtown. Try it

Grilled Cheese

Atmosphere is amazing team is attentive service is awesome. We are regulars but they are finding new ways to keep it FRESH

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Jacob M.

I ordered the Margarita Chicken. Food was good, but nothing to really get me to say "oh man I'm going back to The City Tavern on my trip back to Dallas". They fill up the plate but with a thin layer giving the illusion of more food than what is actually present. (Ex: the rice and beans) and the chicken portion was extremely thin as well. I was left still hungry even after ordering a side salad. Service was good. The gentleman collected my drink & food order within 6 minutes of being seated. And the entree came out exactly as I finished my Caesar salad. Ambiance is what you would expect at a sports bar on a Tuesday. Did wait quite a while after empty plate was taken away and drink was finished for me to get my check to pay. And the Caesar side salad shows $3 on the menu, however came to $4 on the check. $1 is not a big deal, however that's not the price displayed.

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From out of town, service could have been better as super busy. Great location and food though.

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Service wasn't good! No hospitality compared to other patrons! We are visiting from out of state but wouldn't recommend for visitors!

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Great bar. Great atmosphere was great. The staff was all great and attentive. Food looked great but we didn't eat here

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Stumbled up while walking in downtown , great local bar with chill vibes. Will definitely be visiting again

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