Nice place in Framingham. Large venue with plenty of seating and a large bar! SERVICE: Our server was super nice and very attentive. Very friendly folks here. FOOD: We orders their sweet and spicy Thai chicken salad - Yum! And the Ahi tuna bowl - also Yum! But honestly, everything looked pretty good on the menu! Great place to eat while you are taking a break from shopping at HomeGoods! read more

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Sat at the bar Had to flag down people when we needed anything. Ordered well vodka but got Tito's Ordered a burger med rare came well did not send it back but told them. Did not care. Bill came told them about the vodka told me Tito's is only 50 cents more. Said to them ok whatever. Got the check and heard the dude telling a co worker how much of an a$$ I was. Confronted him and he admitted he was talking about me. Asked for the manager who never came. Hope you go out of business like every other business that has occupied that space!! We will never be back. read more

Great atmosphere & Great food. Our server Ted was awesome. Met friends for a birthday celebration. Ted was very attentive and got our orders out very quickly. I have been here a few times before. I think the seating area this time made my experience 100%. In the past we've sat at the bar or far side of the restaurant by the large windows where I feel is much noisier and somewhat chaotic with getting servers attention. Last night we never felt rushed and was able to sit a little longer and have a conversation and not feel like we were shouting over the noise. I'm glad we decided to give Tavern another chance. We made a reservation and were immediately acknowledged and seated. read more

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Love it always. Get the southwest steak salad ALWAYS so great and consistent. Will be back time and time! Great place for family lunch or coworkers or a date! read more

Tavern In The Square - Southwest Steak Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

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Went here for lunch and overall had a great experience. I went with my mom and boyfriend, and everyone was able to find a meal they enjoyed. Both of them felt their fries were hard and cold, so they didn't seem very fresh. However, they both really enjoyed their burgers. My salad was fresh and tasted really good. The service wasn't bad, but the place was busy, so at times it felt difficult to get our waiter's attention. Overall, we enjoyed our meals and would come back again to try other items on the menu. I'd say the average plate is around $20, and drinks are about $15-20. read more

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Went here during Christmas vacation break mid week. Hostess advised us it was a 25 minute wait. We were hungry and willing to wait. Glad we did because we only waited 10-15 mins. We were seated. Ordered drinks, apps and meal. I ordered a seasonal sangria and it was delicious. Also ordered a burger with blue cheese, no bacon. I can't recall the name. It was decent. I wouldn't order it again but would definitely go back to this location. I frequent the one in Boston more. For ambiance it's a loud, busy bar. For the holiday season, they didn't have a decorated Christmas tree up. Also had a fireplace that some patrons were sitting in front of. I thought that was cool and I'm sure they were toasty. read more

Tavern In The Square - Entrance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

Nachos came with barely any cheese. Flavor good on the guac and fried pickles were good. but I cannot believe it was 23 dollars for these nachos. Added chicken and guac. Do better. read more

Tavern In The Square - No cheese nacho - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

My friend and I stopped by Tuesday evening to grab a drink and some apps at the bar. It was packed - this was my second time here, and it was just as packed the first time. The bar has a fun atmosphere to it, seems great for game nights. Luckily we only had to wait 5-10 minutes for some seats to open and the bartender greeted us pretty quickly despite being so busy. To drink, my friend ordered an espresso martini, and I got a strawberry marg. We both liked our drinks, and I appreciated that the bartender asked what kind of rim I wanted! To eat, we shared the guacamole, buffalo wings, and chicken dumplings. I liked the guacamole - nothing memorable but still good. I think my favorite of the trio was the buffalo wings. They were cooked well and had a good flavor, albeit not super spicy. The chicken dumplings were ok, but just ok. I liked the dipping sauce and the texture of the dumpling was nice, but the chicken was just a bit too dry, so I found myself dousing it in sauce to give it some moisture and flavor. I think it's a good spot to go with friends or family for a lively evening. The food isn't anything worth going out of the way for, but I liked my drink and I enjoyed the service I received! I would go back again if in the area. read more

Tavern In The Square - Guacamole, Buffalo Chicken Wings, Crispy Chicken Dumplings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

Our server was super quick and attentive which was great during a Thursday night after-work rush. I got the strawberry hugo spritz which was refreshing but not the best I've ever had. I also ordered the Korean chicken sandwich which had a solid mix of flavors and I couldn't put it down! (partially because it was a bit messy). The chicken was coated in a sweet and spicy sauce and paired with pickles and some type of (cabbage?) slaw. They had a diverse menu and good drink selections. I enjoyed my experience and will likely return to another location! read more

Tavern In The Square - Korean fried chicken sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

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First time here after change from John Harvards. The inside is super loud, dark and open. Large TVs everywhere and the same big bar. The hostess stand was a little chaotic. No clear way to form line and people came in after us were seated first. We were seated in a large booth which was nice. Fun kids menu for them to color. Service was friendly and quick. The food was okay but nothing really stood out. Although happy to see tots on the menu! The nachos weren't loaded with much but I appreciate the toppings being spread out and not one blob on the top. Plenty of parking although can get crazy with shoppers world Marshalls side. Small dedicate parking lot on backside. read more

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The service was amazing! I was there last night and had the best experience. Almost the entire staff was dressed up for Halloween and they all really worked well together. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were very nice and attentive. I got wings and tots, both were yummy! My friend got the fish tacos and loved them. Was really a great place! read more

A great dinner experience, 12 old guys all arriving separately. Food and drinks were all nicely receding a timely manner. Nice open setting with plenty of big screen TV's. Our waitress Asia handled everything perfectly, right down to paying, we all pooled our share and one guy had the rewards program and she handled everything nicely. read more

Tavern In The Square - This is my chicken bacon ranch sandwich with sweet potato fries, all cooked perfectly. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

This kind of place is my inflation nightnare ... no way are two people getting out of a lunch here without spending $100. The food is average ... the atmosphere is great. Service is hit or miss. Bottom line ... if you are near a mall, or shopping plaza, you'll see a Tavern on the Square. It's corporate ... generic ... but consistently average and expensive. We had the warm pretzel/cheese appetizer. Salty, addictive and carb-loaded. It's really good and we had no problem finishing 4 large pretzel sticks. However, for $12, not sure this isn't something you couldn't get for $4 at your local grocery store. I had the fish tacos, which tasted way too fishy and frozen. They were covered in all kinds of salsas and sauces but there is no mistaking the fishy taste of frozen and thawed fish. Skip this dish. My dining partners had the kale salad, which was a giant plate of kale with minimal other things. It was basically 1 - 1 1/2 kale bunches chopped up with a couple of tomatoes sprinkled in. For almost $20. The burger was $20 and average, at best. A tad undercooked ... very greasy ... and basically exactly what you'd get at an Applebees or TGIFridays. The $12 side caesar salad was overdressed and underwhelming. The beer selection is good but you will pay dearly for it. A 13 ounce cradt beer was $12 - $13. Owch. A mixed drink will set you back $15 - $16 and even the cheapest wine is $12. The atmospherere is the best part of the restaurant. It feels like California with lots of windows and outdoor seating. Unlike the previous brewery/restaurant in this space, which felt dim and cold ... the bright and airy vibe here is awesome and maybe worth the high cost of admission for average food. Our server did what he needed, with no extra or personality. read more

Tavern In The Square - Fishy/frozen tasting fish tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

Great quality food, service has always been great even when I go with a big party, one of the few places around serving food late which is great read more

Great place for a casual dinner or drinks and apps. The cosmo spirits was amazing. Also love the chicken tenders especially in the bang bang sauce. There is plenty of seating, both indoor and outdoor as well as a large bar you can order drinks and food at. There is a big parking lot for the plaza so it is not too hard to find a spot. read more

I like this place. We only had appetizers and the Tots, mushroom ricotta pizza, chicken crispers, pretzel and nachos. The chicken crispers were so good we got another order and everything was great save for the nachos. I come to Framingham a lot for work so I will definitely be back. read more

Tavern In The Square - Tots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

Good option for a lunch with family, friends, colleagues. Service is fast and reliable and there's something on the menu for everyone. For appetizers, we started off with the buffalo cauliflower & loaded fries. Both super good and generous portions. For my meal, I ordered the grilled chicken club sandwich which came with cheese, veggies, and avocado. It was absolutely delicious. Restaurant is clean and food is really good. One of the best Tavern locations. I will for sure be back! read more

The ambiance was cool and casual. Food was great -exactly as we ordered. We ordered Chicken avocado club sandwiches w/ homemade chips. Service was good. read more

Tavern In The Square - Chicken avocado club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

I'm a big fan of Tavern in the Square. I've been many times since they opened in the former John Harvard's location. This place has the best "fun" vibe of any location in the Framingham area. The bar area is large and welcoming with a lot of T.V's making it a great place to watch a sporting event. And they take that seriously and will work to find a sporting event on T.V. If you ask. I would say that they take it as a challenge to find the event which I wholeheartedly endorse. I often feel like asking at other places is an annoyance but that is definitely not the case here. Also, they serve food late every night of the week which I appreciate. I'd say it's got to be the latest kitchen closing time of any restaurant in Framingham and I've never seen them close earlier than listed. As for service, I generally have found it to be excellent with a few exceptions. The rare times I had an issue is was with attentiveness of a few of the bartenders with them disappearing for a bit. I'm generally not a big fan of chains but like the near by Burton's, TITS is a solid restaurant with good consistency in the quality of the food. One of my favorite dishes is the Baked Tortellini Bolognese. It's made with short ribs and sausage and was surprisingly excellent. I say surprisingly because this isn't the type of dish you normally see at this type of restaurant because of the time it takes to make. While I don't know how they execute I can tell you it's delicious every time and does not taste like it's processed or premade well in advance. There are at times a bit of variation in the execution as you'll see in the two pictures I included which are separated by several months. Not too much variation but a bit and that is expected at a restaurant like this. That said, the flavor has been excellent always. I've also had the Tuscan chicken and the pizza which were both solid. I also like the Mac & Cheese which I add crispy chicken and bacon to. It's a large portion so you're likely to be taking some home which I always do. This is a reliable, go to restaurant that won't disappoint. read more

Tavern In The Square - Baked Tortellini Short rib Bolognese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

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I went there before a movie to grab some beers and my friend got a sangria. The food was amazing and the service was awesome. We sat at the bar our bartender was quick and friendly. He kinda look Milo like from Atlantis. I love the high ceilings and they had a lot of seating. I wish they did. read more

Tavern In The Square - Parmesan ranch chicken strips was the favorite - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

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Went to this Tavern on the square for the first time for valentines day. We had to wait because of the holiday but they were great to accommodate us fairly quickly. The staff was very good and the location at the mall is very easy to get to. Food was very good for a chain we enjoyed the vegan burger which was very good and the fish was great. For a larger chain they are very consistent with great food and service. read more

Looking for a place to meet our daughter for lunch in Framingham we decided to give Tavern in the Square a try. This restaurant is new to the location formerly occupied by another restaurant. We entered from the Shoppers World plaza, not the back parking lot. The entrance is almost hidden even though the restaurant signage is evident. As you enter to think it will be a dark, small restaurant similar to the prior restaurant occupant. Wow, we're we impressed by what the Tavern in the Square did with the space. A small entrance opens up into a large, well lit wood bar and restaurant. A huge TV centers the dining room and an enormous bar outlines the bar area which also has high top seating. Service was quick at the start but food delivery was a bit slow. When we arrived there weren't a lot of diners but it got very busy as the lunch hour progressed. It was a Saturday and we got there at 11:30 and were seated right away. Food was very good albeit expensive for lunch. Fish tacos were delicious, haddock. The fish and chip was large and the fries were hot and crisp. Will definitely be returning when in the area. read more

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Chicken wings were dry and not seasoned. Brussels sprouts were good. Guacamole and chips were also good. I ordered the Tavern burger medium but it was charred on the outside of the burger. I could taste the char and bitterness. Inside the burger was medium but not juicy enough. The fries were not fresh. I could tell they were just reheated. The tater tots were better. I'd rather pay the extra $1. Even though our waitress was nice, service was slow. Bar was backed up with orders and food was slow to come out. Maybe I was hungry and thirsty. The guys with me liked this place but the ladies would have preferred to have sushi elsewhere. Perhaps it was because of the numerous TV screens so they could watch sports. read more

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My medium burger came out extra well done. Service was lacking from the hosts to service. When arriving the didn't consider what order people were waiting and allowed people to put themselves ahead of ahead. After finally getting seated and our order was taken we never saw our server until we wanted to pay. read more

Breakfast burrito, large party great service!! Highly recommend espresso martini and white sangria read more

Tavern In The Square - Breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

Are- By the beard o' Blackbeard himself, I truly enjoyed it, I did! The tavern offered warm service and no shortage of grog to wash it all down, and I appreciated their hearty respect for food allergies, as even the fryers be safe from shellfish plunder. If ye be seekin' a land-bound port with a meal worthy of song, Tavern in the Square's Steakhouse Burger be your north star. I'll be sailin' back soon, mark me words! read more

Service was great. Atmosphere is also nice, it's casual and fun, great place for meeting with friends. Overall was good, I got the Caesar salad with grilled chicken. The chicken was fresh and the portion was good. read more

Tavern In The Square - Ceasar salad with chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

Service was great. Place is crowded. I would say the food is hit or miss. The nachoes had almost no cheese on them - like very little to the point where everyone just gave up on them. I had the whipped Feta thing and it was very salty - but with the jam .. that saltiness was cut well. After the jam was gone I stopped eating it. We had a flatbread pizza with mushrooms and ricotta which was very good. Very loud -so much that it was hard to have a conversation. I may come back - maybe try the new one In Bellingham which I hope to be less crowded because .. well .. Bellingham.. read more

Was in town for work and stopped here after work for dinner, cute place. Didn't have a reservation so waited for 15 min or so before a table opened up. Service was good. Had a pineapple crush (non alcoholic beverage at the bottom of the menu) and added a shot of bourbon! It was delicious. Apparently you can add anything you want to it. I had the burger and it was cooked perfectly, fries was good too! Enjoyed my meal. read more

Tavern In The Square - Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

Food and drinks were excellent! Arianna (Ari) was amazing--super attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience perfect. Thank you so much, Ari! You're the reason I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Nice night out with bar food. Chicken wings were a decent size and would order again. Agave chicken was ok. Steak tips were cooked medium rare. Tavern burger was the star entree. Attentive server checked in with us often to make sure we had drinks and see if we needed anything else for our meal. read more

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We, a group of 15, retired colleagues went to Tavern on the Square in Framingham. The food and service was excellent. Hanna, our server, couldn't have been more acccomdating. Nothing seemed to phase her. As I said the food was excellent and the menu was extensive enough to meet all our varied tastes. read more

Food is awesome! Great drinks at the bar! steak tips, burgers and sweet potatoes fries are our go to! Service was fast, easy and good vibes!

My experience here is always great. Favorite place to watch a sports game, because it has many TV's and has all the right games on. The mesquite chicken bowl was amazing, along with the fried pickles and Brussels appetizers. Definitely recommend. read more

I paid a tab 38.77 left a 100$ tip waiting for my change and finally asked about my change and was told he thought that $100 on on the 38$ was a tip! Then asked about it and was told rudely to come back to speak to a manager bc it was always in the system mind you it was a cash item not a credit.. also work in the industry so I know the excuse he made was fake, if you need a name of this person I can give it but read more

I've come here a handful of times to meet up with friends for late night drinks. The inside of the restaurant is beautifully renovated and always packed with people, so the place feels sophisticated and full of energy. If you're a walk-in, depending on the time you arrive you'll likely be met with a wait. I do enjoy the drinks and have noticed as the months have gone by that there's a seasonal selection. I've tried some of the apps and entrees and think that the food is just OK, especially when taking the price into account. I would say this is a good spot to meet up for drinks and maybe an app or two rather than to dine out at. read more

I stopped by here after a round of golf and was pleasantly surprised. It is a nicely appointed restaurant with ample TVs at the bar, so that's where I sat. I thoroughly enjoyed the Italian old fashioned, and the two appetizers I tried were fantastic (the fried pickles and buffalo cauliflower). I also tried the Nashville chicken sandwich and fries. It was prettt good but the fries were a tad too salty and the sandwich a tad too sweet. Still enjoyable, but not quite 5-star quality. Overall, this is a nice regional chain. I've now been to two of them and both times had far above average experiences. read more

Went for Father's Day lunch. First time there & the food was excellent, the service was great & loved all the open windows! The place looks great! read more

This is a newer tavern in the square location. They completely redid the inside and it looks incredible. There is a huge bar, and lots of nice finishes throughout the space. Our waiter was great as well. Very friendly! Unfortunately I didn't enjoy my meal and found the pricing to be too high. We went for lunch and found that most entrees were $20+. I tried the salmon bowl and found it to be dry and tasteless. The atmosphere is great though, so I would come back for a drink someday! read more

Tavern In The Square - Salmon bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

I ordered the chocolate chip pancakes. They were not edible. they were way too thick and syrup just soaked right in as did butter. They had very little flavor. Tavern in the square is not made for brunch. zero stars but had to add one to post review read more