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    North River Tavern

    3.4 (278 reviews)
    Wed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Thu 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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

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    Terrible-er
    Rapheal P.

    The black bean burger was cool, everything was salty af, the chef got a heavy hand on the seasoning because ain no way these fries should make me turn my mouth up like this, but this Mac n Please take it off the menu is insane because just what in the Mac n cheese popsicle is this shi, cancel it omit it from the menu, the shi is terrible, a going back to the drawing board on the Mac recipe is very necessary (view image for the bs)

    Supposed to be boneless wings but who knows what it actually is.
    Jordan M.

    Inedible. I reached out to Uber eats once we got home from picking up our order but they never responded. The bone in wings were not extra crispy. And the boneless wings didn't even look like chicken. My husband who will eat anything would not eat the boneless wings.

    House salad
    Andy W.

    Friendly and attentive service in a very laid back casual atmosphere. Salad was fresh though mostly iceberg lettuce. Hardly had the salad long before my fish and chips arrived so had to eat that first while it was hot. Fish was three thick sticks supposedly hand breaded. They were quite crunchy and good though I was somewhat disappointed in the fish texture; a little on the dry side probably a bit overcooked. Overall, I very much enjoyed the easy going casual atmosphere and friendliness. The food was decent, not great but I'd probably return again.

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    Sydney B.

    When one door closes, another door opens... or so the expression goes. Our regular "Taco Tuesday" place has been On the Border-North Point. For better or worse, (We adored Tim and the team, the prices were good and food fair)... but when we drove up and saw the dining room dark and the sign on the door, we knew we had to find a new Taco Tuesday place. I mean, what's Taco Tuesday at "Wendy's", right? So, my son and I went into our mental Rolodex with the criteria that we needed to stay within a 10ish minute drive of On the Border so we could help all our displaced friends find a new go-to. We'd recently ordered through our Uber Eats this 'new to us' place called "North River Tavern" knowing well and good that bar food is either going to be frozen pizza in a toaster oven or the best damn food ever... and honestly, when it's a mom and pop, the consistency could land each visit anywhere between. But we'd ordered DELIVERY as our first experience. And it was a total freakin hit! My son... shocker... chicken tenders and fries... the same food, different place... Me, I ordered loaded tots... The food arrived that first day, quickly (thanks Uber Eats) fairly quickly, but condensation/styrofoam packaging, a little concerning... eh, 'soggy' We nibbled... with limited expectations. Within about 15 minutes, both our 'plates' were empty! (Sorry, no pics, but it was damn good! Or were we just that hungry??) ---- The next day, we were back at Uber Eats, looking for another new place to order... NEW place, being the key word.... We'd found a taco-ish sounding place... I like Mexican ... like a lot.. haha...and since my adult son eats chicken strips, EVERYWHERE, I have most of the decision making power. :) We decided this new place... but as I was about to hit "SEND".... I remembered the freakin awesome cheese sauce on the loaded tots from 'yesterday' at North Town Tavern.... 'Esc' 'Esc' 'Esc' Thirty ish minutes later, we are eating North River Tavern --- DELIVERY AGAIN.... (Do they put 'something' in that cheese sauce... OMG SO GOOD!!!) ----- Fast forward back to tonight.... Taco Tuesday... I'm so sad for the people we have grown to care much about who work at On the Border who suddenly have no jobs... I hate that the economy impacts any of us in negative ways... so many of us are one freakin paycheck away from being homeless, and we can all learn to be kind to every single person we cross paths with each day. We don't know their story or their journey... That said... my son and I needed dinner... and ... tacos... and margaritas. He suggests, "What about that North River Tavern Place we had delivered? Or Chilis?" "Dial it up on Waze!" I say! He ordered... Yup, chicken tenders and fries, and tots... (yes, two sides, both potatoes... delivery is just one, in person, we could pay the extra $1 to get both! --- WIN!! I ordered the OG tacos, which is, simple English, 3 crispy tacos. These shells are NOT bar shells.. they seem homemade somehow. The tacos have tomatoes, sour cream, and are more 'supreme' than 'og' in my opinion. They were so much better in person than in the 2nd day of delivery, because they were still hot and fresh (minus the 20 min delivery time). I got the chips and salsa as my side dish, but you can get fries, or any 'regular' side dish as your side here. ... remember, you're eating Mexican food at a bar, so you're not stuck with Mexican food... let your fusion taste buds free... go for a side dish of tater tots!! Honestly, after we ate, I walked over to the bar side, and took all these pics... we didn't eat on the bar side, but next side, I'll be bar side for sure. It looks like about 6 sections of fun just waiting for you! Pool, darts, video games, tons of tvs, and seating seems unlimited! The only thing that seems to be missing ... is you! (No, I don't work for them... haha. But, the vibe is so fun, I'm sure it's a fun place to work too). The music on the dining side and bar side both is audible but not nightclub-y. You can still have a nice conversation with your friends as you enjoy your evening!

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    Tara B.

    Our server was great! Amazing personality, good suggestions and pretty attentive. The food... UFO - Ultimate Fried Onion Greatness!!! Fried onion rings with everything glorious in the world!! Bacon, stuffed with cream cheese, cheeses, jalapeños then deep fried goodness! Drizzled with some type of chili glaze and some pico. Yumm!! I ordered the Kevin Burger. Smoked gouda, bacon, homemade bacon mayo, onion, and lettuce. I added grilled mushrooms and asked for it medium rare. The patty itself was pretty tasteless. I think some places rely on the toppings when it makes a difference with a perfectly seasoned patty. My burger was also well, I didn't see any pink let alone medium rare. Fries were pretty good; Nothing fancy, crinkle fries.

    Simone H.

    Service and food was complete trash today. I've been here a few times and the food was ok, service never stellar, today all time low. Today we actually waited on ourselves pretty much. Got our own refills from the bar, napkins, straws, silverware. The guy was nice but completely mentally somewhere else and basically basically disappeared. I completely understand and sympathize with servers and their plight, I really do. Long hours, low pay, demanding guests. We get it. But service is service and the fact of the matter is, being busy or overwhelmed should not reflect on how we are treated spending money because guess what, if no one walked in here ever again, all those problems would be solved real quick. On the unemployment line. Things could always be worse than short staff, or a bad day. I won't be back.

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    Cali R.

    The food, the drinks, the staff... all of it is great. For a great value too! It's out neighborhood go to. The food is always great, my kids love it and we have had a great experience every time. It's my husband's and I'd go to for last call after date night. It is an all in one place. I'll post more food photos in the future as I have forgotten to take any cause I'm always eager to eat it when it arrives.

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    Jazzy S.

    We came here late night on a weekend, and it was pretty busy. There is a smoking and a non-smoking area, and the non-smoking was away from the all the noise. The atmosphere was like a local dive bar/sports bar. Service was slightly slow, but the wait staff was friendly. - Wings (3.5/5): These were pretty good. The sauces were interesting. We ordered hot but didn't get a regular hot flavor, pretty sure we got hot house instead. Still really good, tasted almost like truffle. BBQ flavor was okay - Tavern taquitos (4/5): The taquitos were surprisingly tasty. Reminded me of a flauta, really flavorful and deliciously crispy. - Shrooms (3/5): Pretty good, juicy, good batter. - City chicken (4/5): The chicken skewers were amazing! Love the flavor, chicken was cooked well. The sauce was BOMB, so yummy! Overall pretty good late night food with okay service

    Blue cheese mushroom burger
    Dave W.

    Great bar and restaurant! My group of five hungry hikers were very satisfied with our burgers (hiked nearby at Island Ford, see review for more details). I had the blue cheese mushroom burger with side of cold slaw. See picture. Others had different burgers and crispy french fries. All were happy. Am writing this updated review during the coronavirus pandemic. North river tavern is open! We sat outside and pushed 3 tables together to maintain social distancing. Servers were wearing masks. Also open for take out, as one of the guys got a to go order for his wife. Definitely worth a stop and feels great to support local business during this crisis.

    Plastic right by the bite mark. We found the plastic after we took a bite and added our own hot sauce.

    We ordered through yelp and we added on hot sauce to our chicken sandwich and we didn't get it or the tomato Once we looked at the chicken sandwich we found a piece of what looked and felt like plastic on the burger. I personally am not a fan of the plastic taste but if that this restaurant vibe that cool too.

    Lin C.

    I had been traveling since 4 am without much food and only coffee. When I was close to my destination I could not wait any longer. We stopped at North River Tavern thinking ok Bar food it is. I was not expecting great food and above all the great service we received. Walking in I met a gentleman that just had surgery on his foot and was so impressive with his Doctor, he was just wanting to share his experience before meeting up with his college friends as he does weekly for many years at this very Tavern. As we walked in he suggested a couple of things on the menu and off the menu! We truly lead us in the right direction. As we walked in, it seemed as if we were walking into CHEERS from TV land. Every one knew everyone by name. Very warming. We were quick sat down and I ordered immediately at the suggestions from the gentleman and the server! It was a cold and dreary day so Onion soup was the first thing on the list. Followed by the rut special of the day with side items only local know. When the food came out I thought I would never finish the food I ordered . I must tell you the food was hearty and plentiful. I was surprised I ate all. It was delicious and received my meal as it was recommended to me. The restaurant very comfortable and worn in but impressively full. Thank you for the great service and delicious food.

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    food is mediocre. I went tonight and the ac was out out and miserable. staff didn't seem to care and said it goes our fairly often.

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    We had delicious hamburgers and fries and the trivia night was a blast. I will come again.

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    I got the hot honey bbq wings and salsa and chips. It was very good. Lots of ranch was delicious! Recommended!

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    Thanks Frank! Appreciate the feedback and hope to see you soon.

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    They tend to be better with service when they are slower which is understandable, the food is great and slightly overpriced.

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    Open until 2am! Come here a lot after Hockey. Wings, tots, and cold beer what more do you need. Great for late night munchies.

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