Absolutely awesome! The staff is super friendly and the food is amazing! The fried chicken and mashed potatoes are unbelievably tasty!!! Nice taste of music and the energy in the establishment makes you instantly feel comfortable and welcomed! Highly recommend!!! read more

You must try this place. The second we walked in we were welcomed by multiple friendly and professional employees. Very nice atmosphere and a well-attended place! There was going to be a 15-minute wait so we decided to sit at the bar to order an appetizer. We decided to sit at the bar for our meal as well, as the bartenders were very friendly and the music was quite loud in the main dining area (a bit too loud in my opinion). These people really take pride in the food they serve! Fresh ingredients and beautifully plated. They like to stack food items for a unique presentation. They also bring fresh-made chips for something to start munching on. So good! We ordered the crab cakes as an appetizer--among the best we've ever had!!! I ordered the meatloaf with puff pastry and it was amazing. The burger was also ordered and was perfect. We 100% recommend this place (and already have a bunch of times!) and will ABSOLUTELY be back soon! Thanks, North Tavern, for such a great place! read more

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We were there after a baptism. The champagne punch was very goos but was very tiny. They ran out of light beer after 2 hours. The salad was a good size but was nothing special. I had the salmon and crab cakes. Again the portion was very small. The 2 tiny crab cakes were all crab, no filler. My husband had the chicken and pasta that was VERY al dente. Plenty of pasta and sauce. The chicken was cut into strips and again a very small amount. There were 4 coffee cups on the table of 8 and one of them was dirty. The staff walked around all the time but it was hard to get their attention if you wanted anything. The hors d'oeuvres were good but you had to be in the right place at the right time. I was not impressed with the place. There were large flowers on each table which made it impossible to see and talk to everyone at the table. As the sun set people had to close the curtains to keep the sun out of their eyes. The brownie and crumb cake was old and hard. read more

This was our first time here. Took my wife for our 34 year dating anniversary. All I can say is WoW! Excellent food, service and presentation. Definitely will return. read more

Outstanding service and delicious entrees! Everyone in our party was very pleased with their food.

One of our favorite local spots. Staff is wonderful. The appetizers, specials, and desserts are always excellent.

Was here this past Saturday for a rehersal dinner after passing by here multiple times and really enjoyed it. The space itself is well lit and pretty, with a separate bar and food area. The first entree was a caesar salad, which was overdressed but still very good. The dressing was delicious. It was quite a large portion as well. For my main dish, I had the salmon, which came with a lemon sauce on top and 2 crab cakes. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the crab cakes were absolutely delicious, if not the best I've ever had, close to. I would have liked a little vegetable on the side but it was still fine. Dessert was a real show stopper as well, they had a selection of chocolate cake, crumb cake, and ice cream. Each better then the last. I could eat a whole one of their chocolate cakes to myself. I will absolutely be back with my husband, and I am sorry I've driven past so many times without going in. Delicious food and great service in a pretty atmosphere, doesn't get much better than that! read more

Nice place, friendly staff, ample parking. We were disappointed with the food and drinks. Pierogi appetizer was delicious, but they put the sour cream right on them (friend I was with doesn't like sour cream) and the apple sauce was just a smear around the plate. Thought the sour cream and applesauce would be on the side. Who would think to ask? My friend had meatloaf which was average. Came with a small amount of mashed potatoes AND sweet potato fries. No vegetable, which would have been so much better than two different potatoes. It was weird. I had the scallops which were delicious, but came on top of a little smear of mashed potatoes, nothing else. Again, a vegetable would have been nice, and would have made the meal filling. Entrees were not hot when they came out, barely warm. Cappuccino was served in a beer glass with a sugar rim. Again, weird. And I'm diabetic. I guess they're trying to put a different spin on things, but they should tell you so you don't get something you can't eat. And definitely overpriced! The menu that is online has been changed, and the prices are quite a bit higher. All in all, not what we expected. read more

I selected North Tavern to host our Rehearsal dinner and they were great. A few party members arrived early and they were taken care of. The host and owner/manager were very attentive. They customized entrees if our guests needed an exception. Everyone enjoyed their food. I recommend this restaurant. Go for a special occasion or just for dinner, they will take care of you! read more

I have to say this place always offers a warm welcome with Attentive and courteous staff. We came to celebrate a 40th birthday, and the staff was super accommodating and even was willing to put our "40" candle on the dessert as a surprise to my spouse. Also the drinks were great. read more

Whether you're a local or just visiting the east end, you have to come here. Service, food, and cocktails are all amazing. Staff is so nice and accommodating, and it's definitely a great place to go to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or just for a great meal! The Twisted Sister and the Coconut Rum Punch are family favorite cocktails. We love the Buffalo Wings, Nacho Mountain, and you cannot go wrong with any of their entrées, and for dessert, the sampler is the way to go - so many good options so why not try them all! read more

The manager is very friendly. He's so sweet and shows his concern about people with disabilities. My husband I celebrated 4th year Anniversary. We are given some wine to celebrate and the menu is excellent. I ate 3 different sliders and my husband chose Italian antipasto as an appetizer and beautiful dessert! Brownies with vanilla ice cream with a candle. Very friendly! Go there! read more

Thank you for the good food, drink and dessert. All tasty and satisfying with good service. Noisy inside seemingly because of vaulted ceiling's and little on the walls to help modulate the sound. Was so nice to see a full house and everyone enjoyIng the night out. Welcome back everyone! read more

Had a great birthday bash for my girlfriend Saturday night. They set us up in a private room in the back! Drinks were strong and owner even hooked us up with shots. Beth was very accommodating and kept the party going! Food was delicious and had a great time! Will be coming back for sure! read more

Made an 8:00 reservation for a party of 4 on a Friday night to have dinner and catch up with friends. The food was good and our waitress was great. I wish I could give 5 stars but unfortunately the night didn't end well. When we finished eating around 930 we could see the staff looked like they wanted to clean the dining area so we decided to see if the bar was still serving for one more drink. We go over to the bar and ask what time they normally close and the bartender was snippy and said "it just depends" but that the kitchen closes at 9 so we said ok we will have one drink and closed out the tab immediately to make it clear we would only be having one more drink before we leave. A few minutes later the staff was turning the lights out and turned off the music. It was quite abrupt and awkward. After a little over an hour and a half with friends on a Friday night we took the hint and left around 945. I checked and there is no closing time on the website so I am still unsure what the regular hours are but that being said I have never had the lights turned off on me at a restaurant before. I think that taking reservations beyond 7pm if your staff wants to leave by 9pm is a mistake. read more

Great food and wonderful service! The staff were very attentive and appropriate in terms of timing of drinks and food. My husband and I came here on a Thursday night at 7pm and were seated immediately. As we were seated, the host gave us pointers on the menu and brought out our first drinks within minutes. We ordered the Nachos and Chicken Soup Angel hair appetizer- which was recommended and delicious. The chicken soup is something my husband could eat all winter long. For entrees I had the Chicken Pot pie, which wasn't really a pie but a deconstructed version. My husband had the turkey Parmesan meatballs- pasta was al dents and meatballs were good! I would definitely go back and recommend to try! read more

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The wait staff and bartenders are very nice, offering suggestions when we inquired about the wine menu and cocktail list. However the wine menu really lacked any wines of high quality if you market something at $12 a glass I for surely don't want to see that same bottle at the liquor store for a 2 for 1 deal. I recommend they speak to a sommelier on the types of wine to properly offer to fit their menu. Each wine was sweeter than the last. Now let me start with the food, it was late so they held the kitchen up to take our order which we appreciated. We ordered the pierogis and meatloaf to share. We received the food and instantly thought it was wrong because any eatable piece of food was covered with either a fried potato or fried onion. Upon lifting all the onions and potatoes off our main dishes we discover another type of potato underneath - mashed. Don't get me wrong - I love a good potato but when I'm already eating a pierogi I don't need another form of a potato let alone 3 forms. There were zero greens on either of our plates. Both dishes would have been better served with some type of green garnish or vegetable. The flavors were there but we couldn't get passed the overpowering potato flavor. In order for this restaurant to survive in this location, they need to improve their wine list and revisit the food their serving or at least how it's served. read more

We heard about this newly opened tavern and decided to try it out. Upon arrival, it was crowded, but found spots at the bar vacated by patrons(3) who arrived at the same time and were seated within 10 minutes, while we were told 40 minute wait for two. Nonetheless, we ordered two beers and were a little surprised at tab. Saw other people who arrived after us being seated. My husband spoke with hostess and then we were seated at a table for 4. We waited a few minutes and then the waitress,Beth, came to our table. She noted we had no menus and promptly brought us two. She definitely turned what we thought not too positive into let's not be too quick to judge. She was very positive and personable . We inquired as to appetizers that were not too huge, and she recommended the chicken wings. I can say it was the right amount and definitely delicious. What made it for us was the blue cheese dressing. Creamy and rich but not overwhelming. One of the owners , Brian, came to our table to make sure we were being attended to. We ordered some bar favorites, loaded burger and pastrami. I would definitely recommend both as they were delicious and the pastrami rivaled what I have had in NY delis. Brian and Beth made sure that we had everything we needed to our satisfaction Will definitely return and hope for their continued success read more

I never write reviews but figured one was warranted. I have lived very close to this restaurant my whole life and have seen countless businesses in and out of this place and this is just another one of them that won't last long. Owner is clearly CHEAP and very rude. For starters, we were hosting a party with 60+ people which was pretty expensive and it was mid afternoon on a partly cloudy day. The whole restaurant was dimly lit so to get some natural light inside we open the curtains and upset the owner very much. He kept coming back and getting angry that they were open and when he explained why he angrily goes "be hot then". Next, he walks out with hors d'oeuvres only to go right back in the kitchen with them and when asked why he didn't take them to family in the back he says... "they have had enough". Then another member of our party goes to grab a shrimp off a different plate and the little man of an owner pulls it away and tells him, "No". This guy literally pulled the plate away and said that he couldn't have a shrimp. And to cap it all off the salmon dish was insanely small. After the owners rationing of the hors d'oeuvres I was hoping for a decent sized meal. Nope. maybe a 2oz piece of fish and everyones meal was cold. This place is just a tourist attraction for out of town people who want the satisfaction of being in a small town and having a meal. It may be different for a sit down dinner but if you're looking to host a party, please avoid. read more

Same look inside as previous restaurants in this space. Worse experience than previous establishments. No happy hour. Ridiculous prices for very small app sizes. Oh and the whole spider in your drink - oops. Not even a drink on the house after that. First and last. Doubt it will be long before this one closes. Maybe the next one will be better, but doubt it. read more

I have seen a lot of places come and go at this location over the last 20 years. I think we finally have a winner. Great food great presentation great drinks and reasonable prices, the owners make an extra effort as wellTo socialize with their customers read more

We had our grandmothers 100th Birthday party yesterday at North Tavern and it was perfect!!! The food was delicious and the service was fabulous. Brian, Carol and Beth made sure that every single detail was taken care of. I walked in with decorations and all three of them helped me hang up photos and banners and lots of other stuff. They were so helpful and kind and made sure I was happy with everything. The day was perfect!!! Thank you so much Brian, Carol and Beth for making sure each detail of our day was wonderful. - Lisa Dacos read more

Food is good, service is also good. The host (bald guy) is awesome, he always checks in on everyone and makes you feel like he appreciates you coming. Very classy. The menu is fairly small and my husband doesn't eat meat so the choices are limited. We would probably go more often if there were more options for him. read more

North Tavern - New American Near Me - Wading River, New York

North Tavern was a favorite from my first meal. This building has been like a revolving door of businesses and I'm so happy to see it becoming a WR staple. The meatloaf is my favorite but everything from here is great and the staff are delightful. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about this place. I was in Wading River with some friends for the weekend to celebrate our birthdays and we decided on the North Tavern for dinner. The drinks, apps, dinner were all fantastic but what really made this place stand out was the staff. They treat you with such Kindness that you just want to be around. The bartender Brittany was awesome!! I had a Italian Margarita which was so delicious . For apps we had calamari sliders which were fantastic. For the entree i ordered the tuna and lobster. The lobster was perfection but the tuna was a tad over cooked. Dessert was Dees hot apple pie. A must try! After dinner we went outside to hang out in the porch area which is a very relaxing environment. When the owner Brian found out we were celebrating our birthdays he sent over champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. Thank you Brian and Carol for making us feel SO welcomed! I can't wait to go back and will also highly recommend this place to friends and family read more

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Good food Brittany was our server did a good job assisted by Dominick who also did a great job

I love this place! It's perfect spot for a date night or dinner with friends. Everything off the menu is delish!

As soon as we entered North Tavern we smelt like bleach/pool chemicals. Was like going into the YMCA. The Menu is pretty short and sweet and not to much options. The "Nacho Mountain" is literally like something you would get at a movie theater, with cold chicken on top of it. The 42$ "Short Rib/Filet Mignon" special, was terrible too. The filet mignon is not something you usually get at a nice dining resturaunt where its thick. This one was like something id get out of an MRE when i was in the Marine Corps. Short Rib was ok. The fries it came with were thin and tasted what id imagine cardboard tasted like. The Mashed potatoes were cold. After i saw how much it cost on the check i felt like someone just robbed me. When i took my son to the bathroom it was drenched in chemicals, so when his shorts hit the floor there were bleach spots all over them, ruining his shorts. Wife ordered a burger to share with our son. The "bacon crumbles" it came with (which was 2$ extra) were like the ones you'd get at a super market. Not cooked bacon. Best part about this place was the waitress we had. I've seen some positive reviews about this place but never going back there again. Wife wanted to go to the new restaurant in ridge that has been tried and true, but i wanted to go try some place new. I'm in the dog house. I cant imagine what Gordon Ramsay would say. read more

North Tavern is by far the best Restaurant in eastern Suffolk County. I have been there several times and have eaten many of their dishes. Each one is better than the last. Brian, the owner, and his staff go above and beyond to make each customer feel special and welcome. This is my go to spot for a nosh or a full three course meal. Also, the best Sangria I have ever had! If you haven't been there yet, don't miss it! read more

I had to cancel my big wedding because of the covid 19 pandemic. I was sad at first but then i decided i was going to have a small ceremony and luncheon at North Tavern. This was the best decision i ever made. The staff at North Tavern was beyond great. The food the entire time was amazing. From the passed appetizers, to the sit down lunch and even some guests with special diet preferences, they catered to my every need. this isn't a wedding venue, however, they did a better job then any venue who caters weddings everyday. It's been a week after my wedding, and i still have people texting me telling me how much fun they had and how good the food was. For all you Brides out there that feel like you will miss out if you don't have a big wedding, don't worry... Go and see Brian and Carol at North Tavern and they will make you feel special. read more

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I had not even heard of this restaurant until my sister in law made a reservation for my moms birthday. Absolutely beautiful inside , felt very cozy with the fireplace. Our waitress was absolutely amazing , very knowledgeable with the menu and extremely accommodating when there was something we wanted off menu. Everything we ordered was delicious right down to the baked Alaska for dessert . Will definitely be back !! read more

Pretty much what other reviewers have said- it can be quite noisy! We had 9 people and say in a separate area from main room- still loud and hard to hear people at our table and it was only 430! Our apps-mini crab cakes-nachos etc were fine. We all mostly ordered salads for dinner. Our waitress was very good.. we were given a very nice complimentary glass of champagne with a strawberry to celebrate my daughter just getting her wedding dress! Be forewarned their bar has no Happy Hours which I think might be the only bar-restaurant I can remember that follows that policy. A nice experience read more

I'm updating my previous review, which had been 5 stars. Last time we went there my wife was served what was supposed to be veggie pasta as an entree, and it was nothing more than cold and lukewarm slices of zucchini with a watery sauce on top. It would barely make it as a side dish, and definitely not an entree. There was no actual pasta involved. Also, the acoustics are terrible when it's busy. It's very loud sitting out in the open. read more

Our favorite spot. Great food ,amazing service Take out last night was the just what we needed. Can't wait for this quarantine to be over so we can get back in and see all the staff again read more

Just went to this great restaurant for the second time ( in a month) this past Sunday with friends. What a find. The food, service, ambience is all great. The owner could not be more friendly, accomodating and appreciative of our business and the fact that we came back. We started with the tower of nachos. What a great starter dish that was endless, mildly spicy and authentic. I had the Salmon, Risotto and lobster ( special of the evening) that was prepared and presented to perfection. The ambience is great, warm and inviting. We will most certainly be back again again and again. The value for the service, quality of food and ambiance makes the dollars spent extremely worth it. By the way... we were the last table in the restaurant, and they by no means rushed us!!! I hope that this restaurant is there for the long term... wishing you much success!!!! read more

Love this place! Owner Brian has created a wonderful establishment that is very popular in the Wading River area. All of our food was amazing. Coconut shrimp, stuffed shells, burger with pastrami, filet mignon stack, chocolate cake, and crumb cake were amAzing. Very attentive service, Brian even came over a few times. Fresh potato chips when you sit down. Great drinks. A really cool place to hang. We'll be back! read more

Nice decor and location. Decent caesar salad, worst chicken parm I've ever had (orange type sauce, chicken was chewy), service was friendly though overall. If you're going to serve chicken parm, gotta make it good. There's definitely some room for improvement here. A generous 3 stars. read more

Loved it! Everyone loved their food, but it was tricky to figure out what menu items were appetizers. The waitress was able to clear it up. Beautiful restaurant and we will definitely be back! read more

Atmosphere is lovely. It ends there. Sat at the bar and ordered a glass of wine. First pour was a nice size. Next glass was about a third of the first. The bartender was pushing the specials Way Too Hard. The spinach salad was terrible. Soggy. The scallops on warm potato salad was horrible. The scallops were Cold as was the potato salad. Since this was a second date I didn't want to cause a problem so I persevered and choked some of it down. Had to ask for the check 3 times. (It was a Tuesday night and Not Busy At All). Will Not Be Back read more

No local wine!! Wings were good but everything else was awful. Dry burger that was over cooked. The skimpy nest of fries left much to be desired and stabbed me in the cheek with each bite. The chopped salad was not and topping it with cold, breaded, flavorless chicken really made it unappetizing. So disappointed because the building is lovely and the staff is very nice. read more