I've been seeing posts about this place on facebook and decided to travel to Danville and give it a try. Parking was on street only and being a Wednesday we found a spot easily. As we walked in I noticed several televisions on the walls showing sporting events and movies. They also had a band playing which I enjoy! We decided to sit at the bar and ordered local beers. They offer a full bar with beer, wine and liquor. We ordered the fried green tomatoes to start. It came out crispy just the way I like with bacon jam and pimento cheese on each side. I like how they put it on the side instead of on the actual tomatoes to prevent it from getting soggy. The taste was good and not greasy at all. Next I ordered the BLT with parmesan fries and a side of brussels sprouts. The sprouts were a little too buttery for me and could use some balsamic glaze but were cooked well. The fries were my favorite with the parmesan topping and dipped in ranch. The BLT was absolutely tasty on a sourdough bread. The staff were super nice and helpful. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and will have to bring friends next time. read more

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Old 97 Tavern was great experience. The service was prompt and attentive, making us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. I ordered the Old 97 Burger and Garlic/Herb Fries, and it was incredibly good. The restaurant itself is super clean and modern, which is a MAJOR plus. The cleanliness really enhanced the overall dining experience. Overall, Old 97 Tavern exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food and excellent service. read more

Old97Tavern - Bar Area - Arcades Near Me - Danville, Virginia

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I had a VA Health Appointment and wanted a Good Lunch; So I googled Restaurants in Danville, VA. Old 97 Tavern had good reviews.. For the life of me I can't figure out why!!! I ORDERED A RUBEN and a bowl of soup... the Rubin literally had 1 thin slice of Corndbeef almost NO sauerkraut and almost no dressing! A 5 year old could have made a better sandwich... All that said, I will not return to this restaurant!! The workers were pleasant. read more

We first visited this restaurant in April 2025. Fun, flavorful and good atmosphere but it took a long time to get our food. Last night we tried it again and it wasn't great. It took 45 mins to get our food. Burgers were basic nothing that stands out. We ordered a BLT and got an LT, no B. ‍ The food was lukewarm which means it was just sitting somewhere before it was served. All of this makes me sad because the Riverwalk area deserves nice restaurants. This one has potential but is missing the mark. read more

Staff was lacking any personality and our food took forever. We waited so long there were other people that came in and ordered after us and were done eating before we received anything, so we canceled our order and asked for the tab. They were not busy and absolutely no communication from our server on where our food was. We will not be coming back to this restaurant. You win some you lose some I guess read more

The food was good and the music was great!! Ray Eanes and his band were there. Loved the music and a very comfortable vibe!

Cute place, fun atmosphere. I had the trainwreck burger and it was amazing! The fries were on the cooler side and were soggy vs. crispy, otherwise I would have given a 5 star review. Service was great, also. read more

Old97Tavern - 1/2 Trainwreck burger - Arcades Near Me - Danville, Virginia

The worst so called food I ever had. Brussels were barely cooked, no flavor and not able to eat these at all. Cheese sticks not cooked through. Fried pickles acceptable, burger no flavor. All around McDonald's would have been better. Spend your money elsewhere! Sat at bar service was decent but there was no concern for our horrible food. read more

I've been sitting here for over an hour staring at my appetizer wondering where it all went wrong. Perhaps when we entered and there was a large party in the back. I sure hope ish we had been warned. Well we ordered fried pickles to start and they took about 30 minutes to come out of the kitchen. The meal came out 30 minutes later. So as we are sitting there a party sitting across from us received their food even though they came after and another party who came before them never got their food. Meal inconsistency. Our faces must have said it all because the waitress offered a discount without us saying a word. Let's discuss the food, the Caesar salad is standard with Parmesan cheese out of a jar and the grilled cheese was something special but it was spicy, so be ready for a little kick. The burger was standard and not worth the wait. The fries were good. Management needs to schedule better if they are going to make it because the food is average so the service needs to be spectacular. read more

Old97Tavern - Burger - Arcades Near Me - Danville, Virginia

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Service was great. Burger and fries were amazing. Hand cut fries and the burger appears to be fresh!

The service was remarkable!! The owner came out and checked on us. Build a sandwich is my favorite because I'm a picky eater. The drinks were well thought out and a nice selection of beer and wine. read more

My sister and I had dinner this evening. The salmon was excellent and at a great price. My sister had the chicken salad sandwich that she also enjoyed. I'd highly recommend giving this location a chance to impress. Food, service, cozy location, and the bar options (bourbon fan) are wonderful. I wish I had taken some pictures. read more

Restaurant wasn't busy at all and still waited over 35 minutes for our food. It was only 4 of us. We got told several times "your food will be out shortly". read more

Everything I have eaten here so far has been great and great service always Happy hour specials 3PM-6PM They also have live music on the weekends (dates are usually posted on their Facebook page) read more

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Wouldn't recommend unless you have no other plans for the evening. Waited well over an hour from time we placed our order until food was brought out. Homemade chips were cold & soggy, BBQ sandwich roll was hard, prime rib was cold & looked like it sliced with a chainsaw. Mediocre at best. read more

The food was good but I have food allergies and had to send back my plate for corrections to be made. A great place to eat and lively atmosphere, but if you have food allergies, make sure it is known to the staff clearly. read more