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    Tavern in the Square

    3.7 (103 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)
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    Steakhouse burger
    Meg C.

    Scratched my burger craving with the steakhouse burger topped with mushrooms, cowboy butter, cheddar, arugula and garlic aioli. Added some caramelized onions and it was pretty tasty and surprisingly not too messy. The bun held up to the toppings and the burger was juicy. Fries left a bit to be desired, they were lukewarm. The strawberry spritz was refreshing and not too sweet. Our server was great and had impeccable timing. She acted quickly when I mentioned the onions were missing. Space was lively since it was Sunday night football. Overall pretty good tavern for some pub food.

    Fish tacos
    Jessica M.

    Went on a one on one night with my son. Waitress was super friendly and patient with my guy (7 yo). Food was quick and hot. The tacos were great, and the rosemary fries were amazing! We splurged and had dessert. The chocolate mousse cake was HUGE! It was delicious and I'm glad we couldn't finish it because we were able to take it home for another day.

    Sweet & Spicy Thai Chicken Salad
    Grace S.

    Yum! I get this salad almost every time I come to Tavern - it hits every time! The chicken is so crispy and so flavorful - I do wish it had a little bit more of a spicy kick but I do really like it. The toppings all mesh together really well and we had great service! Will be back for sure.

    Ahi tuna bowl (so fresh & flavorful!)
    Makani S.

    UPDATE: Love the ahi tuna bowl! We've eaten here a few times now and this has to be my favorite dish on the menu. The fish is so fresh and beautifully presented. The wait staff here are always so kind and we are always seated quickly. The menu is pretty set so it would be nice if there offer some specials every now and then.

    Mimosa Tower
    Ari K.

    Went to brunch and honestly impressed for a chain restaurant. The wait staff were very knowledgeable and friendly, and food was very good. My friend is also GF and the cooks made sure to label her food with a toothpick to ensure the right plate was brought out!

    Fish  Chips**
    Madison N.

    Had a very yummy dinner with some friends. We had reservations and we were sat right away and even got roof top. Our server was super attentive and kind. I have a gluten food allergy and they kept me safe. I had the fish and chips and they were perfect! I can't wait to come again

    Upstairs view.
    Jeff S.

    Up in Boston for a few days staying across the street from here, we ended up going here 4 times. All the food was delish, service was excellent and the vibe was super cool. We sat on the rooftop 3 of the 4 times and it was lovely up there. Drinks and craft cocktails were on point. Great beer list on tap. Had the Korean chicken sandwich which was awesome, nachos were huge, and the tacos were delish. Really enjoyed the views up stairs. Definitely a good place to go.

    Menu
    Deedrah B.

    I've been to a couple other locations that I prefer a little more. Things were a little slow to start and we arrived pretty late on a Monday. But we had a good time and enjoyed our food and drinks. I got an espresso martini, a spicy margarita and then a glass of Prosecco. The steak and cheese sandwich was decent, and the Mac and cheese was a generous serving. Our waitress was nice and checked in on us regularly. Holiday decor was still up so that was nice! The upstairs portion was closed- it would have been nice to see/be in that area.

    Mac and Cheese

    The service was both fast and great and nobody else at my table had problems with their food, however throughout my mac and cheese there was little pieces of uncooked pasta which was kind of unappetizing for me. other than that my food was delicious and all the staff here was very nice and accommodating. this restaurant has a perfect atmosphere for a late lunch! the lighting was dim but not too dim! overall i will likely return!

    Felina S.

    Birthday arrival evening and found this place in what appears to be a shopping center. One of few places open late. Beautiful place, plenty of noise but still very private areas around the bar. They were short staffed so we were not greeted at door and we sat ourselves. We did have a 5 minute wait before our waiter came over. Despite that our waiter was very polite and friendly. The food was hot, delicious and pleasantly plated! Overall a good experience for my birthday

    Tavern Burger
    Gabrielle C.

    I caught up with my high school best friend here last night and had a wonderful time. I got a marg and he got a beer, we shared the chicken tenders app and each got a burger. Great experience, delicious food, and awesome service. The place was beautiful and packed - clearly a great spot for people to gather. Would love to come back in the summer and see what it's like with the garage doors on a warm day!

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    The food was excellent with lots of options. . Great service. Sports vibe atmosphere.

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    Great menu selection, very good and kind waiter. Food surprisingly good for a chain. Busy and loud but it was a Saturday.

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