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    Tav On The Ave

    3.6 (86 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    TAV ON THE AVE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
    Trisha J.

    Tav is a regular on our local restaurant rotation and it never disappoints. They recently updated their menu to include some new menu items. I tried their new Bang Bang Shrimp tacos and they were delicious, they definitely had a spicy bang which I loved. Super fries are a staple app that come with ranch dipping sauce. They have the best ranch around, imo. I tried their margarita, they have an option to upgrade to house infused tequila which I did. Their jalapeño infused margarita was my favorite drink I have had there! Definitely recommend but it is very spicy so not for the faint of heart. Service is always attentive and friendly. They keep us coming back. (Can't wait for patio season to utilize their lovely patio.)

    Chicken Philly and fries
    Lynette S.

    Tab on the Ave looked like a very popular place and when we arrived it appeared that the reviews were on point because the parking lot was full and the restaurant was packed. We sat at the bar and enjoyed good service from the bar tender. He didn't seem to want to chat but I give him a break because he was busy. There are tvs everywhere in this place. There are at least two separate dining/bar areas that I could see and the one we sat in had 13 TVs so if you want to watch a game you ought to be able to enjoy it here! It is loud but that is expected for a sports grill. The decor is inviting and we felt really comfortable. The menu had so many good sounding options we struggled to pick but landed on a burger and chips and a chicken Philly with fries. Both were darn good! I could only eat half the Philly and fries so I enjoyed it the next day for lunch. The service was pretty fast too. The drinks were pricy but the food seemed to be about average for an establishment like that. The one downside is that I think they need to work on their ventilation system. The restaurant smelled so heavily of grilled and fried food that we left with a thick layer of that smell and it stayed with us the entire day which was very irritating. I will definitely be back when the weather is nice and I can sit outside.

    Felicia S.

    The wings were good and the variety of flavors were new to me. The Caribbean jerk wasn't my favorite but I'm sure it's my taste buds. The service was good the waitress was very accommodating. It was just a regular town bar and parking was very easy.

    Bacon cheeseburger and waffle fries 100/10

    Bacon Cheeseburger100000/10 chicken ranch burger 10/10 Highly recommended Great service Fast service only maybe 4min wait

    Cubana sandwich with the best onion rings I've ever had!
    Patrick E.

    Best dining experience I've had in a long while! Allie at the bar was so nice and very attentive! Food was awesome, the price was really good for the quality. I would recommend the Cubana sandwich. I also had a waffle fry platter that was really good. I had a CBD-infused cocktail that was so good and another that I can't remember the name of. Top to bottom a great experience. If I'm ever here again I will definitely come by again.

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    1 month ago

    Love this place! Great wraps! Service is always great, the patio is gorgeous and always has fresh flowers!

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    Their cheese curds are soo I good I definitely recommend. I've never had a bad experience here !

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    2 years ago

    great staff even better food very impressive for the size of the restaurant! will be going back!

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    Tav On The Ave has the world's best Reuben sandwich! Super tender and delicious corned beef brisket. Consistently fantastic!

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    2 years ago

    I just want to say .. by far this is the best in the city of Mankato TY so much for your wonderful food and service

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    Good food, amazing milk shakes and rubber duckies! Felt welcome and was wheelchair accessible.

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    Great food , always hot and delicious. We had cheese curds for an appetizer, then a Rueben and a Burger.

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    The nachos are very disappointing. There was more lettuce than cheese and chicken. I really wanted nachos, not a salad.

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    4 years ago

    First visit! Will be back! Service was great, absolutely delicious food. Our waitress (Sami) was very nice!

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    7 years ago

    Great drinks and definitely a underrated place for mankato.. perfect place for a family dinner and drinks

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