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Pavilion Bar & Grill

3.7 (170 reviews)
ModerateBars, Italian, Seafood
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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PAVILION BAR & GRILL ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Juke Box
Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating

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Lai L.

We came by here before a concert at the Pavilion. It seems like the go-to place for a pre-game before the concert. It's open seating, and there were seats available so I am glad we didn't have to wait. It definitely gave off a mom-and-pop vibe. Everyone there seemed like they were either regulars or concert-goers. Our server was pretty attentive even when it was a busy night. The drinks were good, but needed an extra kick. I ordered margaritas and it was refreshing, but sweet. For food, we ordered the sampler, calamari and two different pastas: Shrimp and Chicken Diavlo and pescatore to share. Definitely too much food for us, but it was satisfying. The food did the job. The Pescatore was pretty delicious. Everything else was good.

Prime rib salad
Emily A.

Came in for lunch, there wasn't too many people. Ordered the prime rib salad with the Italian vinaigrette, and the fried zucchini appetizer. The salad was amazing, I loved the dressing which apparently they make in house. The food took a long time to come out for there being not many people there and it being just a salad, but it was worth it and I'd go back.

Vicki A.

Good food, busy establishment with a really good server, named Mo. we had a little bit of everything, the margarita pizza, the large garden salad along with some calamari. The Cadillac margaritas were delicious

margherita pizza
James M.

Whatever you do, do not order the margherita pizza. It was not good. I expected more from this place. $30 for a large non margherita pizza is disappointing. Should've gone somewhere else.

fettuccini con pollo
Ruth B.

My son and I decided to try dinner since we haven't been here since before the pandemic. It was so nice to be back. The front bar area was full of fun locals. We sat in the back room where it is quieter. We were greeted promptly on arrival and advised to grab a seat. Within a few minutes of sitting, our server was there. He was friendly and attentive all evening. The free foccacia was warm and delicious. I dipped it in the marinera while my son used the butter. It was so good we asked for seconds. My son had the fettuccini con pollo. He said it was excellent with a rich and creamy sauce. I had the penne romano. The cayenne sauce had a kick without being too spicy. The chicken was tender and the sun dried tomatoes gave it a nice tart contrast. When our pastas came out, we were reminded how huge the portions were. But it was so good, we finished everything! Exellent service. Amazing food. Generous portions. And a friendly atmosphere. You really can't ask for more.

Hot Pastrami [$11.95, 2.5 stars]
Randy B.

A neigborhoody feel filled with locals, medium-range sports pub, and a little divey mixed in. It has many of your standard drafts, and a decent bar-filled menu of mostly fried items, along with a variety of pastas and pizzas. I went with the Hot Pastrami [$11.95, 2.5 stars] -- Grilled pastrami, melted swiss cheese and a dijon mustard on grilled rye bread. Greasy, and not very tender. A large round of krinkled-cut frozen fries...could have done without. Service was nice, place felt clean -- bumped up to an average rating.

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Great food and bartenders. Great food for football appetizers on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday best Bloody Mary's

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Friendly atmosphere! Great food! Lots of regulars--it's like family! Try it out with friends or the fam!

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Have to give a shout out to my favorite local hometown bar. Been coming to Pavillion for years. Always solid!

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2 years ago

Total Dive! Bar smells. Service isn't good. Food is from the freezer. Not going back...

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1 year ago

they cater to regulars all others are second thoughts. we go every other month or so. also the food quality has gone down

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Great food, even better service! Perfect range of menu items. Love having this restaurant so close to my home.

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Love their tomatoes soup & garlic bread. When I am under the weather love that combo. The garlic, yum!!

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2 years ago

Food is always amazing here! I come for the pasta and ambiance. Just so much fun, I always run into someone I know too!

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