Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Talk's Tavern

    3.7 (3 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

    Talk's Tavern Photos

    Business Info

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Talk's Tavern

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of James W.
    202
    11
    4

    8 years ago

    Super convenient to have this next to my favorite bowling alley! Great food, great service, great prices!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Isaac D.
    183
    46
    32

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Pubs 179 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    J J Ratigan Brewing Company

    J J Ratigan Brewing Company

    4.1(208 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Had outstanding brunch experience Valentine's Day Sunday! Appreciated decorations, which included…read morelighted arch perfect for couple's photo, live music, & French themed menu & staff (we were seated by Napoléon) LOL Strong cocktail program- Irish coffee knocked me on my a**, mimosas for table, husband took a beer 4-pack home & later commented (Gooder Wooder & Paw Pound) were good choices. Could not have asked for a better server than Jeffrey. I'm a foodie, details matter, get it right, don't bring me cold food or overcooked eggs- he took care to make sure we ate well. Apps were memorable- Maple Sausages, French Toast Flight, still haunt me. Sausages cooked in Maple syrup, not revolutionary but these be good, satisfying. French toast bores me- but this was deep-fried producing satisfying texture & savoriness, finished w/ berries, cream cheese, peanut butter. Monte Cristo had salty ham, gruyere, sour cherry jam on croissant- nothing really needs to be said beyond yum! Disappointed they didn't have the SPAM flight. Otherwise, a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

    First time here and came on a recommendation from friend for dinner. We made reservations, and that…read moreseems like it was a smart move as the place was constantly busy while we were there. They have both indoor dining as well as a small outdoor dining area as well. We ate indoors and our waitress Nikki took great care of us. There's also a bar inside with TVs around and we were able to watch the Flyers game while having dinner. We started with the cheesesteak egg rolls, which were really good. They pour different sauces onto the plate, which my son didn't like as he doesn't like the sauce, so would have been nice if they had just put them in dipping bowls instead. For our entrees, I went with the lobster ravioli special, my wife had the fish and chips, and my son had the steak frites. Portion sizes were large so we felt like we got our money's worth. Most ravioli dishes don't come with much, but there were 7-8 in this dish along with chunks of lobster on top in addition to what was inside the ravioli's. Although we were full, my wife and I split a tiramisu for dessert, which was good. It's rather loud inside. They have a shuffleboard outside the bathroom area and I believe billiards downstairs, although we didn't go down there. I'm glad our friend recommended the place and we will definitely be going back.

    Photos
    J J Ratigan Brewing Company - BBQ Platter

    BBQ Platter

    J J Ratigan Brewing Company - Bathroom

    Bathroom

    J J Ratigan Brewing Company - Coolest Urinal ever!!!

    See all

    Coolest Urinal ever!!!

    Contessa Pasta Bar - Beet Carpaccio

    Contessa Pasta Bar

    4.5(6 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    Support Local, Support New, Support beautiful food. With a…read morefacelift, an awesome logo and fresh pasta we stalked Contessa until it opened. And here it is! And our experience yesterday here it was- Jumped onto Contessa's website around 5:30pm to see next available reservation as a 8pm bar slot. Took it and eagerly anticipated!! We arrived, were greeted readily and repetitively at the hostess stand. Graciously cared for in all the asks of our seating. We sat at the last two seats, facing the bar. The layout of the restaurant mirrors United- but the paint and pictures and plates give it a new look but fancy Sunday dinner feel. Decor upgrade for sure, however we sat in eyeshot of an eyesore. A very large printer with reams of paper sat behind the bar. Paperwork and office work is not for the customers dining experience. Our bartender/server was conversational, helpful and made a great mocktail. What a wonderful selection of mocktails! We tried the Apple Pie Old Fashioned and the Grapefruit Sour. Sweet and pretty. These will make wonderful cocktails once they are licensed. The rosemary sprig in the Sour hit your nose with just the right aroma. We moved to starters. Oysters- No, ran out. Ooooof. So we moved to the Beet Carpaccio and Ricotta Toast. These arrived slow. Our hunger outpaced the food...there was delay. The beets were bright, soaking, clean. This marinade gave veg and not earth. The fennel was a delicious accompaniment. The ricotta toast was tasty! The ricotta was light, airy and sweet. Gave Italian french toast. Yet would've preferred a square of focaccia, rather than a toast point. The main event brought surprise. I ordered the Cappeletti with the shaved truffle and my husband the Duck Ragu. After about 15 minutes our server returned. No Cappeletti. Bummer. However, was offered a Pappardelle feature of chef creation. A pappardelle wheel with truffle and cheese. Gave it a go. Orders up- Mood down. The pastas al dente, cooked perfect. But that was the notable success. Both dishes were lacking depth, brightness and originality. They tasted alike, not in flavors, but in soul. The Pappardelle was just there. Nothing popped. Except the charred corn. The Duck Ragu, it was just not good. Chicken pot pie campanelle. The duck flavor was lost. Plates here are small overall, so the pricing fits the portion. Which is nice to actually eat your meal and not leave with a take away. We'd love to give a Yes to Contessa, but for now an Italia-No. Rounding up for Yelp, but wanting to score a 3.5. It's the entrees, they need flair, flavor and focus. Don't be afraid to be bold. Like art, as an original painting rather than a print. Let's learn what Contessa can be!

    Contessa Pasta Bar was an absolute delight! I went with my girlfriends for dinner, and we loved it!…read moreThe quality and care in every dish was perfection. For our first visit, we decided to share a variety of plates--and loved every single one (even a few not pictured!). We're already planning to come back with our girl group to try the multi-course tasting menu. Honestly, each dish was better than the last, and I can't wait to explore more of the menu at this new Pottstown gem. As a fan of Rivertown Taps in Phoenixville, I was so excited when I heard about this new spot opening--and it did not disappoint. I'll definitely be back and can't wait to see what's on the menu next season!

    Photos
    Contessa Pasta Bar - Apple Pie Old Fashioned Mocktail

    Apple Pie Old Fashioned Mocktail

    Contessa Pasta Bar - Ricotta Toast

    Ricotta Toast

    Contessa Pasta Bar - Our View from The Bar

    See all

    Our View from The Bar

    Midtown - Menu

    Midtown

    4.4(18 reviews)
    13.5 mi

    I just experienced Midtown for the first time this weekend and I was blown away! The ambiance was…read moreupscale chic and the food & drinks were superb...especially the espresso martini. To add to the experience, the owners were gracious and welcoming, while the staff were very friendly and skilled. I now understand why this is THE place to dine in Berks!

    I was debating between 3 and 4 stars because it was definitely a 3.5-star experience but that's not…read morean option. Service was great. Ambiance is lovely--great decor, comfortable seating, a gorgeous bar, and live music. Fun cocktails and a solid wine list (though the "by the glass" options are a bit limited). Ultimately, though, I think the ambiance and service are doing the heaviest lifting here--it's a bit of a "vibe dining" spot. The food is definitely good, don't get me wrong...but it's not "wow," which was a little disappointing given that you're gonna be spending $$$$. (Most entrees are $30+ and they're pretty standard fare that's not especially inventive--steaks, a few pastas, obligatory short rib dish, elevated burgers, salmon.) We liked everything just fine but I didn't taste a dish that made me go "oh man, I gotta come back for that." Instead I'm thinking "maybe I should try something else next time I'm in." I do like that your entree comes with a salad. The physical menu itself could also use some work, as its quality doesn't match the care and luxury atmosphere of the place overall. Numerous misspellings and a lack of specificity on ingredients in several of the dishes that leave the diner unclear on what, exactly, they're getting. For example, there's an entree that's described simply as "grilled chicken breast served with rosemary potato wedges and grilled zucchini." Are there spices or sauces on that chicken? Are we talking just plain salt/pep? Herbs? What? Anyway, it's fine. It's a solid date night option. We'll be back.

    Photos
    Midtown
    Midtown
    Midtown - Tres major steak

    See all

    Tres major steak

    Talk's Tavern - pubs - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...