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Southside Tavern

3.3 (291 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Bars, Seafood
Closed • 11:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Loud
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Side garden salad
Katie E.

I've driven by Southside Tavern countless times in the months since I moved to the area, and since it always seems to be packed, I figured it was time to check it out. I'm happy to say this local bar and grill exceeded my expectations! It's located on a busy corner with a small parking lot out front - but there's a huge free lot next door for easy access. I visited around 7pm on a Friday night and had no trouble getting a table even though the place was pretty full. It's a causal spot with lots of tables, a large bar, and tons of TVs throughout (seems like a great place to catch a game). I started out with the Mistletoe cocktail, and was pleasantly surprised by how well balanced and refreshing it was! You don't expect a great bar program from casual little spots like this, so the fact that it wasn't undrinkabley sweet was a win in my book. The food is your typical tasty, bar and grill vibes with generous portions. The menu is massive and covers everything from burgers and sandwiches to tacos and turkey dinners. It's a great spot for when no one can agree on what kind of food they're in the mood for, but still wants a reliable, casual meal. We'll be back!

I asked for my burger well done, and when I got home, I realized it was still mooing..

Fireman burger
Lynne R.

We were heading to see a movie at AMC in Braintree and wanted to grab some dinner beforehand so we stopped in at Southside Tavern. It's situated on a corner in the little downtown. It has some parking in front, but there is a municipal lot adjacent. When you walk in, it's a wide open area with a dining room on the left and a bar area on the right. We chose to sit in the dining room. Perusing the interesting menu, we immediately focused on the buffalo chicken wontons, and we loved them! They weren't too crispy, and the filling was spicy and delightful. My husband got the fireman burger because he likes spicy things. He said it was good, but not as spicy as he had hoped. For me, I got the steak tips. First, they are more like steak pieces, tender, and marinated to perfection. I really can't emphasize enough how delicious these were. There are a large number of sides to choose from, and you can choose two. I got sautéed spinach and asparagus, both fresh and wonderful. I loved this place so much that I went back a few nights later before the end of my trip. My husband had already gone home so I was on my own, but when I got there, the place was packed. The only place to sit was the bar, which was fine. They had the Boston Bruins game on and the bartender took great care of me. I wanted to have those steak tips again, but a special caught my eye. It was a chipotle ranch quesadilla burger. It comes with fries, but I also wanted a Caesar salad so I ordered that, but I think I wasn't clear and the bartender substituted the salad for the fries. The Caesar salad, of course m, was a much healthier option so I just went with it and it was so good and fresh! I loved the freshly grated Parmesan. The burger was interesting. It was very delicious but messy to eat because unlike a typical quesadilla, it was sort of just a burger on tortillas. The messy-ness did not detract from how good it was, though. If we lived in the area, this would be our go to place!

Chicken Dominico
Thomas T.

The restaurant is located on a busy corner. There is a parking lot, it tends to be full, if you see a spot on the street, park there. There is outdoor seating with pretty flowers and heaters. The vibe is welcoming here. Service was good and the staff was quick to grab our drinks and take our order. It was pretty busy for a weeknight. The chicken was cooked well and was moist on the inside. The sautéed spinach complemented the mash potatoes and cheese. The menu has some creative options I would like to try next time.

Nelson R.

Food was mediocre at best but not a bad place to grab a beer and watch a game. We might come back in the summer time for the outdoor dining.

Chicken Dominico

Southside Tavern is a casual spot for a quick meal after a round of golf in Braintree. It is only 5 minutes away from the golf course and has decently priced food and drinks. My friends got the burgers and it came with generous portion of fries or sweet potatoe fries. I had the Chicken Dominico with pasta and the marsala demi glaze was delicious. If there was more sauce, it would be better for the huge pasta ratio. It was pretty busy for a Tuesday night but luckily they have their own parking lot. They were doing trivia night and had plently of TVs for the games. Great chill spot.

Steven W.

Your standard American foods located at Southside Tavern Bar! Parking can be hard to find if the lot is full. They open really late for the area which is nice. Nice bar, open floor plan and dining room. Really good vibe and friendly staff! The Chicken Dominico is my go to dish with mushroom and gravy. They got your standard sandwiches and burgers. Any sandwiches can be turned into a wrap or a panini. Good food and portions, price isn't too bad either.

David R.

This is a great find in Braintree. Before I get into the review, I am actually giving them 3 1/2 stars just for the record. So my buddy and I arrived at this location and we parked easily right at the front door in the private parking lot. They have a handicap ramp outside if anyone is in a wheelchair, very easy access. The exterior of the building is very Quaint and some white festive. In the summertime they do put out tables with umbrellas. As we walked inside, we were greeted promptly by a host, who sat us down immediately. The menu was vast and it took a couple minutes glance thru and decide what to order. My buddy went for the bacon cheddar burger for $14.99. It was a good size burger coded with white cheddar cheese and hickory smoked bacon on a bun. It also came with some shredded lettuce slice a tomato slice of onion and a pickle slice. In addition you could choose one side for free which was included with the burger and could be chosen from any of the side orders available on the menu, my buddy, pick the mashed potatoes, which appeared to be homemade and tasted great. The burger itself was cooked perfectly, and had great flavor. As for my selection I chose the shot rib grilled cheese sandwich. It caught my eye, and when it arrived at the table it was a little different than I thought, but overall a great sandwich. It's tender braised beef short ribs, buttered and grilled on sourdough bread, smothered with melted cheddar cheese, and a side cup of Ajou. For my side, I got the sweet potato fries. They seem to be a little bit on the greasy side. My sandwich, however, was original. It was put together with a good amount of beef short rib and the sourdough bread was toasted. Excellent sandwich now to even make the sandwich great was the Ajou it was a thicker Ajou, not watery, It was on the thicker side and you could dunk the sandwich into the Ajou excellent!! The young lady name Natasha was our waitress. She was extremely pleasant, very polite, knowledgeable, and very sociable. She was willing to answer a few questions about the menu, and she brought everything over promptly. I would give her a solid five out of five stars. The atmosphere in the restaurant was hustle and bustle when you walk in, to the left, it looked more like an Elks Hall with scattered tables and basically no decor. But to the right when you walk in a little bit and go to the right, they had a large bar with high tops, and it was very festive in there. I would like to state that I was there at on Saturday afternoon around 3 o'clock and the place was jampacked, and had a good vibe. Now the reason why this restaurant is a 3 1/2 star instead of a 4 1/2 star is because of the men's room I made my way to the urinal and I almost got knocked over with the odor. They have a waterless urinal actually two and I don't know if it's functioning incorrectly but I could've got knocked over by the odor. It was difficult to stay in there and relieve myself. The smell was so bad. Other than that, the rest of the restaurant seem to be clean and odor free. I would highly suggest this restaurant as the food quality seem to be top-notch and as I said my experience with Natasha was over and above what you would expect she's fabulous and so is the rest of the staff.

Gluten free pizza, pretzel sticks, salad
Bella O.

Solid South shore spot. Food was soooooo bussin and pretty affordable. Solid beer selections and cocktails.

Chicken Sandwich w/waffle fries
Jessica B.

Ughhh. I want to like this place, I really do. It's in a good location and has a fun, casual, laid-back atmosphere. Unfortunately, I think the food gets worse & worse each time I come here. It just tastes like they use low quality, not fresh ingredients and put zero thought into any recipe. Everything is just so bland and flavorless. I hate to say this but eat elsewhere and maybe come here for a drink or two...

Appetizers- buffalo chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks and steak and cheese eggrolls.

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2 years ago

Very nice atmosphere! Was able to sit near the open windows on a beautiful day. Food and service were great!

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very good casual food. service was good. would definitely recommend if you are in the area.

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Southside is my favorite local spot in Braintree. The atmosphere is great, the food is good and the drinks are always cold and delicious!

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Cheese pizza with bacon was a 5 out of 5. Can't wait to come back for another go! Great south shore bar pizza!

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