Fried shrimp entirely too salty! Sent them back and switch to a grilled item Steak temperature not correct & completely overcooked which one manager agreed but didn't offer any apologies, good gesture, recook, remove from bill, nothing and tasted just like salt as well. Manager never came out to f/u after fried food was sent back. Only the entree was recooked and told I had to keep the same cold sides. No type of adjustments offered..... Management absolutely horrible! No customer service at all! Never had such an unpleasant, awful experience with any restaurant. Definitely would expect a small town, assuming locally owned restaurant would be more accommodating and concerned about their customers' experiences. Thanks for showing who you were up front before I booked the spot for a private 50 guest birthday party. I was patronizing this spot only to see the space and atmosphere before reserving. All of those $$$ will be headed to Franklin now! read more

Visited on Wednesday evening I got a oyster platter. I wanted along time for my food . The waitress came out and said my order got mess up. I should have known them to leave . Finally after about 30 minutes I got my order. I was very dissatisfied the oysters were cook hard as a rock. They need to teach the cook how to.cook oysters. I want be getting oysters again. I should have ask for my money back it was that bad read more

BEST restaurant in town!!! Whether your a local or just passing through town, you NEED to stop by here! They have great food and the servers are very friendly and helpful! I've tried other meals here but my regular is the slider meal with a side of sweet potato fries. Best sliders I've ever had! SOOO good!!! (Pic of surf and turf was my grandpas) read more

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We were seated by the busboy as he was cleaning the table which I felt was unprofessional. I would have been happy to wait the extra two minutes until the area was cleaned properly. The salad came out promptly The entree took a long time, the steak was overcooked and dry, and the potatoes cold. read more

This is a diner vibe place. Super friendly service. The pimento and bacon is to die for! The onion rings were super crispy. All followd up with a custard concrete. read more

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Had dinner for the second time in two months. Atmosphere, food, and service is very good. Exception: My Mahi was pretty much raw in the center. Very good until but I wasn't expecting a raw center. I showed to the waitress,and she apologized, but for such a nice place, I expected a manager or cook to com out and apologize. Nothing ! I wasn't expecting and expecting discount or anything, but again, I was very disappointed for such a nice restaurant. Rated 3 stars because of this, otherwise 4+. Probably will still go back in the future. Tim read more

Pleasantly surprised at the interior and patio. Service was excellent. A perfect dinner for all of us. I had the flatiron steak special with asparagus and loaded baked potato. Decent margarita too. Definitely will be back. read more

Nice spot,food was good and service was solid...Steak was seasoned properly and veggies fresh and prepared appropriately..

The food is amazing, highly recommended their onion rings lol. Customer service is always good, and the prices are fair. The drinks are really good too! read more

Very very good burgers! The pickle fries were amazing. Cute little place too. Would definitely go again and recommend. Staff were so friendly. Sweet tea was on point! read more

Service was great- the food was not so great. I had the salmon with asparagus and mashed potatoes. The salmon was previously frozen, the mashed potatoes were instant and the asparagus was soggy. Beer was also warm. Crab dip was cream cheese with jalapeños and no crab meat. I wouldn't recommend this place. It's way over priced for what it is. read more

Finally was back in town and was able to return to Tavern 125. Service was great, Payton was awesome. Wife and I had the steak sandwich and daughter had a Cuban sandwich which was excellent. Very comfortable and relaxed restaurant. read more

This was our 2nd visit to this restaurant. Our first visit was uneventful and forgettable. We sat out on the patio, which is a nice feature to have at a small restaurant out here in the middle of nowhere. The service was...homey. In that they love their regulars or since it's a small town they seemed to know everyone. Down side of that is that we aren't regulars and aren't from around here lol. We ordered nachos. They were...nothing to revisit for, (think movie theater nacho cheese) but since it was just nachos we figured we'd give them another go. Revisited last Friday with a friend from out of town. This time we sat inside and ordered actual food. Our friend disliked the atmosphere immediately but he's amicable and wanted to wait it out and see. The atmosphere that night was bustling and conservatively stuffy. They appeared to be hosting a large party. There were hor dourves laid out on the bar, that I doubt were for everyone, although we don't know because they weren't offered and no reference to them was made. The clientele all appeared to have just come from church, think large party and crying babies, all with a posh southern air about them. If you love khaki and pastel or plaid, you'll be right at home. If you don't enjoy people giving you the side eye if you happen to not wear pastel and khakis then you might be more comfortable elsewhere. Upon entering our friend made a bee line for the bar. He assumed since it looked so crowded that there would be a wait to be seated, so he wanted to get the festivities rolling before we sat down. He was informed brusquely, that he couldn't order a drink at the bar until he'd been seated. Say wha? Um, why do you have seating at the bar? So peevishly he came back to us where we were already being seated. He was delighted to find that although they wouldn't serve him from the bar, that upon sitting they had already made his drink and had brought it over. Slight redemption there. Hubby and I both also got mixed drinks. Meh, they were fine. Mine was supposed to be a "blue dolphin martini" I believe but it tasted like a blue motorcycle in a martini class with extra blue curacao. The service was incredibly slow. Granted they seated us quickly and we thought that seemed promising but it wasn't. They needed more staff to accommodate the large party and friday dinner crowd they had going on. Our waitress was pleasant but hurried and pretty MIA. It took at least 20 minutes just to order. Overall when we finally did get our food it was pretty good. I was surprised and not expecting much after the nachos we'd had before. I got crab cakes and mashed potatoes. While not bad and completely inoffensive were forgettable. Husband got a burger that he enjoyed and our friend got a steak. No one had any complaints about the food. At the end of the day, the food was pretty good. The drinks were ok. The service was lacking but earnest. And the atmosphere will appeal to some but definitely not others. Seems universal that the service seems to be an issue in the reviews, so i would only recommend this place if you've got time to kill and don't mind paying too much for a long drawn out albeit forgettable leisurely meal. The venue itself lends itself to kind of a date night feel, so I might return under those conditions but sit outside away from the crying babies and church crowd. read more

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What a pleasant place to go out on a date (which can be rare around here) in the town of Murfreesboro, NC. Don't be fooled by this "small town", it's got its fair share of "hidden gems" and this truly is a fine dining place eatery with a comfortable feel. Very inviting, and such a relaxing place to just enjoy being "us" (if only for a few moments in time) The staff were extremely attentive, and did a great job of taking care of us throughout the meal. We ordered beer battered shrimp, grilled shrimp, twice baked loaded potato, a side caesar salad, a grilled burger on a pretzel bun along with some perfectly cooked onion rings! We felt so well fed, we didn't even have room for dessert...and in hearing they make them in house, we REALLY did want to partake, but just couldn't....until next time then...for there definitely will be a "next time"! This is a MUST for anyone passing through Murfreesboro...even if you're there just for the day! You will be delighted with the atmosphere, the food, and the service! For all you locals out there who may have not hopped by Tavern 125 just yet....why haven't you?! This place is absolutely wonderful! read more

trash servic. the lady couldn't even wait for me to pull up the nonexistent menu for 30 seconds to see what I could order. she hung up the phone and I called back multiple times with no answer. zero stars read more

Murfreesboro doesn't have too many places to choose from when it comes to good food to eat. Tavern 125 is now our go to spot whenever we are back home to visit. Friendly staff. Clean and nice environment. Perfect for every occasion. Most importantly the food it delicious and affordable. read more

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As a person of color not a very inviting atmosphere upon walking in staff was not very friendly as well. As a business owner and service provider first impressions are everything. The presentation of my salad(Greek) was beautiful very little dressing and my soup was cold the staff informed me they would "warm my soup" up instead of a fresh bowl. The old fashion was a 6/10 I can't see my self returning unless major charges are made..Mr.farmer a patron was very inviting and the best part of my experience! read more

I give this restaurant two stars because first they had bad customer service and they were slow with our food a girl hit her vape behind the bar like it was a party I give this restaurant 2 stars and lucky I gave them that BAD RESTAURANT but will give them benefit of the doubt for good flavor in food. read more

First of all this place is absolutely stunning and our server Dawn was so gracious and accommodating. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

Great little restaurant. I had Reuben with sweet potato fries and my husband had a seafood platter with grouper. It came out quickly and was very nicely cooked. read more

My husband and I went here for an early dinner last week and had a pleasant time. The restaurant is nicely decorated and the atmosphere is cozy yet dignified. Our meal was good. I got the shrimp and chips and a sweet tea and I have no complaints about the food. The batter on the shrimp was actually quite good and the chips are hand cut. What I do find peculiar is the cost of the food. I know the restaurant caters to the university in town, but the prices seem a little steep for the locals. All in all, a pleasant trip. But not a place we will go frequently. read more

I took the scenic way from Norfolk to Charleston and found myself traveling through Murfreesboro, North Carolina. I pulled into Tavern 125 and found it an awesome spot to stop for lunch. Quality draft beers for a reasonable price and delicious food, well above average pub fare. It was quiet in the hours leading up to dinner but its an obvious spot to be seen out at night in Murfreesboro. The French Dip was amazing and I topped it off with a Fat Tire. Great spot, try it out! read more

I travel a bit and of course that means I also eat out a lot. Rarely does that ever include fast-food. I prefer a good homestyle kitchen, nice Steakhouse, or a good seafood place if I'm in that local. I was traveling for work that put me in the most excellent company that showed me great hospitality. My job is extremely physically demanding and especially this particular job. My friends I was staying with had been talking about a few resturaunts in the area so I invited them to pick one they would like to experience with me when my job was finished and I could relax. They chose this place with mixed feelings from past experience. I said I'd give it a try. We went and here's how I would rate this place. Location/layout: good as long as it's not raining where people have to crowd inside. Staff/Service: it felt like a retired couple was giving the restaurant business a go. There were nothing but cold stoic stares from those who were apparently in charge and seemed like the owner. The lady of the place dressed in all black stood lurking behind the bar watching over everything and the man dressed in Chef whites who made three appearances. Once to consult with the woman behind the bar and twice to the large party they were also hosting. The wait staff were too busy with large party, sitting new guests, and delivering items. It felt stiff as if everyone were afraid of what might happen if they make a mistake. Menu/Food/Price: The menu and price were all wrong. They had very limited sides listed on the menu and not what you would expect from a place that sells an average steak for over $20.00. I could have gotten a better steak with better atmosphere. I was celebrating a special occasion and had to go elsewhere to spend another couple hundred dollars after leaving this place. Would like to have supported this place given they had a good bar selection. The rest is as Ms. Bloomer has stated in her assessment of this establishment and our visit. For me it was my first and last unless something drastically changes. I meet a lot of people and this is not a place I will be suggesting for that area. Loved my company though. read more

Good food slow service and we didn't get our mozzarella sticks but they didn't charge us read more

Tavern 125 - Restaurants Near Me - Murfreesboro, North Carolina

This place is a hidden gem- not many restaurants like this one in the area. The food is always delicious and the wait staff is generally very friendly! The prices are fair for the quality they provide. Just a side note- if you're not from the area and are a first timer be prepared to have all eyes on you when you walk in. You can tell that most folks who come here seem to be familiar with each other. All part of the small town feel I suppose :) read more

The food is typically pretty good and tonight was no exception, the lemon cake for dessert is excellent. However the atmosphere is ruined with 2 large TV's blaring. Choosing to loudly broadcast a campaign style speech, or political programming of any stripe is both inappropriate and unwise. No matter who is on, you are likely to offend a good portion of your crowd. I asked in private that they not broadcast political or religious shows during dining hours. I'll be back and give them another chance. Back a couple weeks later- TV on but muted. kudos for listening to customers read more

Went here for lunch and got the beef brisket. It came with coleslaw and fries. The brisket had a very good taste and I loved that they toasted the bun. I loved the coleslaw! The fries were crisp and fresh.. read more

Ate here for dinner and had the spider burger, a burger topped with a soft shell crab. Truly one of the best meals I've had in a very long time. This place was unknown to me but I came based on a recommendation from a friend and it is truly a magnificent establishment. Will definitely be back! read more

We dined here last night for the first time. We had heard about it previously, and decided to make the trip. Unfortunately it was a "bad night" to try it out. It took an hour and half to get the food to our table, and twenty minutes for drinks and menus. Usually my husband and I wouldn't have minded the time, but we had our two year old with us, who thankfully was well behaved. The waitress apologized multiple times for it being a bad night and the delay in the food arrival. The food was ok. Nothing spectacular. And I'm not sure I will go back to spend 70$ on "ok" tasting food. We had the New York strip and my husband paid 5$ extra for the surf and turf which included three shrimp. We asked for bread, which was never brought and our sons fries didn't come out with our meal. We asked for them and when they came they were so hot he couldn't eat them for ten more min. Overall, it was a disappointing visit. read more

My wife and I stopped in for lunch while we were on a road trip and was treated to a fantastic meal. We enjoyed the food that we had and the service was great. Very friendly staff and even the local regulars joined in our discussion. We are going to plan another trip next month and will be sure to include Tavern 125. read more

I was at the tavern the other day with my husband and it wasn't a very pleasant experience. The food was very bland and our orders were wrong. I don't feel it was the fault of the waitress. She even read our orders back to be sure they were correct. I ordered the same thing I've ordered in the past, and it was nowhere near as good as it was in the past. We also ordered dessert and it wasn't as good as I expected it would be. The waitress (I believe her name was Brittany) was very pleasant and very apologetic about our orders being wrong and was willing to promptly fix it. I give her 5 stars, but not the experience. One of the other waitresses(I believe her name is Kelly) was very rude to Brittany, which made things awkward. Props to Brittany for handling things with professionalism and diligence. As far as the rest of my experience goes, I believe I will eat elsewhere. read more

Had lunch at Tavern 125 today, June 22. I want to compliment our server Brittany. She is a wonderful server. She is always pleasant and doesn't hesitate to get what you need. She checks back often and really takes care of her customers. I overheard her mention today that she had a terrible headache. I wouldn't have known that had I not heard it. It didn't affect her job or her demeanor in any way. She had a smile on her face the entire time she served us. We've had Brittany before and it's always the same wonderful experience. The food was very good today as well but this review is more about the service. Will be going back and hope to have Brittany again. read more

I give this place 4 stars. The food is always on point but you can almost never get fast service. Every time we come, we hope for faster service but there is always 1 very overworked waitress. Where is the rest of the wait staff? We may never know... slow service, good food. Plan to spend at least an 45 minutes to an hour for a simple meal. read more

You must have to live in Murfreesboro to get good service from this place. 1st when we walked in the Hostess was rude, we did notice that the place was packed, but was able to get a seat at the bar. We figured we would just eat at the bar to save some time instead of waiting for a table...well DON"T do that! We ended up leaving after waiting 1.5 hours for our food (we both ordered a chicken dish). No apologies from the bartender or the Hostess... Will not be going back to this place. read more

Have eaten here several times in the last 3 years and it keeps getting busier. Service may be slower at peak weekend dinner hours but the food is worth it. My favorite oysters Rockefeller. Love this bistro! read more

Outstanding! Food was cooked to perfection! Service was over and above expectations! And the ambience was perfect...beautifully appointed, and best of all the acoustics allowed us to engage in real conversation! Best evening out in years! Will be back soon! read more