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    Johnny's Tavern

    4.1 (462 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Salt and Pepper Style Calamari
    Lloyd B.

    The place looks great, service was good, and the ambiance was welcoming and fun! Unfortunately, the most important part of any restaurant, the food, was seriously lacking. I hate writing anything negative but it was hard to eat what was served. The Salt and Pepper Style Calamari sounds simple enough but covered in a sweet teriyaki glaze, the sauce just killed the dish. At least put it on the side and not drizzled all over the calamari. Served with cocktail sauce or ranch would've made the dish much more appetizing. We had to dig to find pieces without any of that goop. The french onion soup looked great but it had a potent peppery taste to it making it weirdly spicy. Not good. The Coulotte Steak was way undercooked being a chewy red and we had to send it back and even then it was void of any flavor. I should've taken a picture but my appetite wasn't there anymore. I'm sure the beer is great and I believe that every restaurant has a good dish. You just have to know what to order. I will probably come back for drinks again and maybe the fish and chips next time. Every place deserves a second shot. Until then....

    Special pumpkin cocktail
    Nik H.

    Very nice place in downtown Amherst. We went about 2 weeks ago when my daughter was visiting U Mass. We stopped in for lunch and had an excellent time. The interior was nicely laid out and very clean. The service was great. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and cocktails. She made good choices. I had a fantastic golden beet salad with flank steak. It was full of flavor and the steak was perfectly prepared. Give this place a try!

    Paul B.

    Even though my partner went to school nearby we've never eaten there until last night. I have to say it was some of the best food I've ever had. The bar tender was amazing and eating at the bar was a fun experience too. Roasted chicken with garlic mashed and carrots was fantastic! The fish tender and flavorful l, the beet salad with a delicious dressing was a perfect start, and the bread, outstanding! I can see why so many college families come here. It's a staple of the town and an institution.

    W. H.

    When you advertise that reservations are not taken for outdoor patio seating but are effectively shown the parking lot after waiting 10 minutes for service, next to another empty table, it's time to consider another dining option. Citing her 35-45 min. waiting list, the hostess / manager / whomever doubled down on us with an unwelcoming tone, despite showing her the OpenTable entry referencing that reservations for outdoor seating are not required (and despite the fact that outdoor tables stood empty and that we'd been waiting for service - clearly no urgency). Could've been accommodating, was not, business hence provided to 110 Grill, which had a pleasant fire pit and great menu.

    French onion
    Holly W.

    There was incidents and accidents- Call me Al was playing as we walked in. So first impression: great music. Second impression: nice interior (horse racing theme.) Our waiter, Curtis, was nice. This place is putting out some good stuff here but it just isn't my flavor profile: 1. French onion soup- Why is it spicy? I have never had spicy French onion soup before? I ended up asking Curtis and his response was they make big batches and maybe at the bottom we got a lot of pepper. Either way- not a fan. 2. Carbonara- (note: we switched the shrimp for chicken) Fresh pasta (Curtis told all pasta is made on site) but this did not taste like carbonara and end result- don't want corn in my carbonara after trying this. 3. Friend chicken sandwich. The chicken was cooked perfectly, great crisp. This dish was fine but they delivered tomato jam as a garnish for the fries. It wasn't my jam. They did an awesome job separate the fried chicken sandwich for two people. greatly appreciated. I would suggest give this palce a try and see if it's for you.

    Spaghetti Bolognese
    Maya B.

    Johnny's Tavern is a must stop restaurant if you are in the area! Every single thing we order from the menu is always so consistently delicious... Make sure to try their homemade pastas, you can't go wrong with any of them! Their food and service is always top notch ... I never make a trip to Amherst without stopping here!

    Truffle fries and a cosmopolitan.
    Jennifer S.

    A consistent favorite. Everything at Johnny's is high-quality, top-notch, and delicious. I LOVE the barramundi on seafood risotto - the seafood risotto is a delicious meal unto itself, but add the barramundi on top and it's downright decadent, in a good way. The braised short rib is also delicious - very tender. Oh and the truffle fries - perfection! I've never been disappointed by Johnny's!

    Lori F.

    Another wonderful lunch. I wish I remembered our waitresses name, she was super nice, funny and attentive. I absolutely love the fried chicken sandwich and often order this. Crispy and wonderfully battered. Yum! Bathrooms are nicely clean, although parking is usually full, we seem to luck out There are many food choices in Amherst, but we enjoy Johnny's so my b that it's usually a stop for us when traveling here.

    Calamari
    Lorraine G.

    Occupying a prime spot on Amherst's Boltwood Walk, Johnny's Tavern offers a traditional menu with an Asian flair. The menu does change periodically which keeps it interesting. First up was the Fried Salt and Pepper Calamari. If you're looking for traditional calamari, this is not it. It is loaded with garlic and scallions in addition to unagi (eel) sauce and five spice. Main was the house made Spaghetti Bolognese consisting of braised beef and finished with a touch of cream, ricotta and pecorino. They do bring out bread for the table with red pepper garlic aioli. The bread was cold and an indication of being previously frozen. Johnny's is attentive to detail but this one they missed. Ambiance is jockey motif stemming back from the family's history. Johnny's is not 5 star but realistically a high "3" to "4" and one of the best that Amherst has to offer.

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    3 months ago

    Some of the best buffalo wings I've ever had! Burgers were good too! A little more upscale too for a tavern.

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    3 months ago

    Great place, great food, good service, and many choices for the whole family. Highly recommended...

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    Generally the food is good. If you want good service sit at the bar. It's iffy if you sit at a table.

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    Delicious food and drinks! Get the calamari. It is usually busy so try to make a reservation.

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    This is one of my favorite restaurants in western Massachusetts. Excellent service, fabulous apps, fresh ingredients and delicious deserts!

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