Amazing service. Seriously. Some of the most attentive, professional, and on-it servers in the entire valley. The kind of place where your water never gets empty and somehow everyone seems to know exactly what you need before you do. ...and the food. Wow. The menu gets a creative refresh every couple of months, which keeps things interesting, but they've also got a lineup of permanent heavy hitters that are basically perfect every time. Smash burger. Steak frites. Seafood ceviche. Tomahawk steak. I mean... come on. Also -- the bar! Some of the hardest-working pros in the Springfield/Eugene scene are behind it. Great wine list and cocktails that feel like smart little love letters to the classics. In short: this place is legit. Great people, great food, great drinks. If you haven't tried it yet... what are you waiting for? Go. Now. Your stomach will thank you. read more

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I wanted to like this place so bad. My family took me here as special celebration of getting to see each other while I was visiting. The inside was pretty but it REEKED of used kitty litter the second we walked in. I have no idea why it smelled like that but that's what my entire family described it as and it got even stronger when you walked by the end of the bar. We ordered drinks and I did really like mine so that was a plus. We then ordered a couple appetizers as we had a fairly big party. The sourdough trio and the beef carpaccio were okay. We loved the scallop esquites though which were delicious. The bathroom was really weird, you go through a back door down a hallway and once you get to the all gender bathroom it's closed off by plywood doors for each individual stall which was really weird and felt cheap in a restaurant that looks nicer. Our waitress sucked (a middle aged blonde woman). She took forever to take our orders because she for some reason assumed we were just getting appetizers even though we never said that. When taking our orders my stepdad said "oh you're starting with me?" Just because I think he wasn't ready and in a rude tone she says "well you're sitting in seat number one so I'm just going by order". She was rarely at our table and spent more time talking with the bartender and who I assume are regulars who were sitting at the bar. When our food came out she said "you also ordered the teres major right?" While setting it in front of me before I said no. She then said "oh yeah, I knew that was wrong before I even said anything" and that she had put my order in wrong. She said she'd have the cooks put a rush on it but you can't really put a rush on a steak. She brought out the sides that go with my dish so I wouldn't be without food but the green beans were incredibly salty and the mashed potatoes were dry and almost cold. When my mom offered to let me have some of her steak for the time being the waitress butted in to say "she does have food coming". When my steak finally came out everyone else was already finished eating but she did bring it out with fresh sides and the mashed potatoes were much better! Granted the texture and appearance was so different from the first ones it really made me wonder just how old those first potatoes were which grossed me out a bit. My steak was delicious and I did get a side of chimichurri which was the best chimichurri I've had in a long time. My sister said the sauce for her seafood linguini was pretty bland but she otherwise enjoyed her dish. My mom also mentioned the teres major was really good. So there were some pluses but we all decided the negatives outweighed the positives. Would not recommend. read more

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After having an excellent experience this summer, I went back to order the same dishes before they changed for the season. I found the clams were less than half of the amount I had before, and the seafood pasta was terribly underseasoned. There only seemed to be two people working the floor, and we waited a while to get water our water filled. They seemed terribly understaffed, and for a Friday they only had half of the seating capacity. I hope it isn't a sign they are struggling. We have supported Tavern for years, but there has been a noticeable drop in consistent quality in food and service. However, bartender is always good about making tasty drinks quickly. This is after having inedible lobster last Valentine's Day. It will be some time before we return. read more

Really good food. Was seeking the best Philly in the area. But they don't do those any more. I would have said it was the best.

This has been on my list for a while and I'm so glad we finally got to try it. It's got a great vibe. Food and service were delicious. We got the smash burger and beet salad. Both VERY fresh and good. There's inside and outside seating. Definitely recommend. read more

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When you are served duck that's like a grey rubber band, soggy skin and over cooked. The sauce was poured over the duck to hide everything. Should have been sauce on the plate with the duck crispy skin side up. Makes me ask do they have a real chef in the kitchen or was his night off. We could see regular customer's taken care while we were ignored. read more

We had an absolutely phenomenal dinner at Tavern on Main. If you go, the bone marrow and bacon-wrapped mushrooms are non-negotiable--they were truly out of this world and packed with flavor. For the main course, my husband had the beef tenderloin, which was prepared perfectly and quite literally melted in his mouth. I paired my meal with a local Pinot Noir that rounded out the evening beautifully. Exceptional food, great atmosphere, and top-tier service. We will be back! read more

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The place is super cute, gives a fancy vibe with the gold utensils, fabric napkins and their table salt is coarse with a little spoon to add to your food. I never went without an ice tea refill, server was prompt and checked in with us enough. We ordered fairly quickly and food really didn't take too long. Now....the food looks much better than it tastes, sadly. Starters we got rolls with whipped butter, the butter definitely was not whipped Brussel sprouts, which had bacon fried on it, but none of the bacon fat, and the gastrique was so minimal, that the sprouts were super dry. Artichokes, they were ok just bland, and the romesco sauce was lacking flavor as well. My friend got the tuna melt, she said it was ok I got the smash burger and their special sauce added a flavor I did not like at all, otherwise the meat was good, crispy edges and bun was soft! read more

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Came here three months ago and then this past week for a post graduation dinner. The front of house team was very accommodating, table for 8 went to 10 people, moved us inside and were very nice. Essentially 9 drinkers and 1 minor, ordered about 8 appetizers, oysters were my favorite, charbroiled oysters also tasty. Everybody loved their dinner, we had several lobster rolls, some steaks, I had a burger and we had some Caesar salads. Gratuity included bill was just over 700$, pretty fair price. If our waiter was around a couple more times we probably would have had some more drinks. read more

Great food, and ambiance. My sister and I always eat here when she comes to town. I highly recommend it.

I travel to Eugene a lot and am always looking for new restaurants to try...and had heard about Tavern on Main in Springfield and thought I wound give it a try. The place is located in a very cool space in the downtown area...and the wife and I arrived without a reservation but were greeted promptly and seared at a nice table. We both ordered drinks and food...service was pleasant but slow...it appears they had just one (maybe two?) servers for the restaurant and it was quite busy for a Wednesday evening. The wife and I both ordered the bread as an appetizer-- and the steak frites as a main entree. Bread came very quick...and was good. It came with a tasty butter that was also good...but we were not given and napkins (or utensils) and because the server was so busy it was difficult getting her attention...as you can see from the photo I ended up using my shirt as a napkin. The steak took some time but came out at the correct temp (med-rate) and presented well. It was very tender and a good portion...but we both felt it lacked seasoning. It was fine but not special. Fries were fine as well. The entire meal with bread, drinks and tip was $100...these days that is very fair. Overall we both felt this was a good dinner but nothing really stood out as special. read more

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Consistently good to great food and quickly became our go to family spot to celebrate bdays and other noteworthy days. Excellent Service, tasty cocktails and nice variety menu. read more

Was out and about last Friday and since I've been here before I decided to stop for lunch. The interior is nice and booths are comfortable. My server was prompt and attentive, and appeared to be the only server on duty. I ordered Ms. Bond's Vesper shot- Aviation gin, vodka, Cocchi Rosa, Dolin Blanc, grapefruit twist, served with a bump of caviar on a golden spoon. The drink was surprisingly spicy, and the tiny bit of caviar served on a golden spoon was delicious. I was in the mood for a tuna melt so I ordered it from their lunch menu. Boy was I disappointed. The bread looked like two pieces of Texas toast with about 2 tablespoons of extremely mushed up tuna salad that was not spread out to the edges of the sandwich. I did like the spicy bit of red pepper that was in the sandwich. there was a very small piece of very thin American cheese that was not even melted. I normally love tuna melts, but not this one. The pomme frites were good. The next time I'm in Springfield for lunch, I will try a different restaurant. read more

Tavern On Main - Tiny Ms. Bond's Vesper shot at $17 - New American Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

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Decided to come here for dinner, first time with friends. Glad we had reservations as when we got here, it was super busy! Enjoyed the interior and art deco theme. Fun place for downtown Springfield. I enjoyed my Steak Frites. Everyone else had a Smash burger which they enjoyed. We also enjoyed the charcuterie, very tasty. The drink menu is a lot of fun, with some great options. I enjoyed trying their cocktails and the cute glasses they served them in. They did have a dessert menu but since we were all full, we opted out. Will go back for sure! Enjoyed this little piece of downtown Springfield. Fun to see nightlife come alive here. read more

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Lunch for 2 Red IPA (2). Caesar salad. Beef carpaccio. Mushroom truffle flatbread with chorizo. And a slice of cheesecake with a berry drizzle. Gawd... The photo doesn't do it justice. read more

We made a last minute reservation after the UO game. Our family had a wonderful meal. Great service, warm atmosphere and delicious food. Would definitely recommend it. read more

Happy accident to happen upon this place. It was super quiet and clean. The lunch menu affordable with a variety of options you don't see everywhere like the sausage platter and lobster sliders. Everything we had was delicious. The staff was very friendly. I would definitely come here vs some of the noisier neighbors. read more

Tavern On Main - A Shirley temple, ver sour? And Japanese cowboy? - New American Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

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We have heard many good things about this place but sure were disappointed in the food at lunch. The place is clean inside and service was fine; only a couple tables were occupied at a Friday lunch. The bratwurst definitely smelled and tasted funky. Not a lot of flavor and an uninspired bun. Fries were average. Not clear why this is on the mean, tbh. The fish and chips was truly horrible - it stunk of fish (not fresh), and was 80% batter over 20% fish. The batter was heavy and bready. Some the worst we have had. Same fries. Maybe they have a better kitchen staff and menu at dinner but can't say we would rush back based on the lunch mess. We are glad so many locals love the Tavern and enjoy the food. read more

We had the fish and chips for lunch. Fish was dry and everything was way to salty. Not much of a lunch menu to pick from.

You know how it is usually the pretzel or the cheese....but never both....well we got the holy grail of pretzels and beer cheese at the Tavern on Main in Springfield....rumor is they are removing it...so run over there now! We also had the wedge salad with steak (excellent) and the peach drink with bourbon...also great. I had red wine which was a perfect addition to the meal. Service and atmosphere are top notch. read more

Tavern On Main - Best pretzel and beer cheese ever! - New American Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

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Weird experience here, very slow night. Had 2 servers I think. One was a guy, really unfriendly. The girl, who may have been the busser was sweet. Food was mediocre, I think they want to be a fine dining restaurant but they're missing the mark. Between service and average over priced food I probably won't be back. read more

The elote corn was the best we've ever had! So yummy! The service was excellent and we also had the squash blossoms and they were amazing! read more

Tavern On Main - Squash blossoms. - New American Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

I went here twice a month for a couple years. I loved everything about this restaurant . It reminded me of a great little bistro in Boston. The last time I was there my Smashburger fell apart in my hands because of the soggy buns. When I pointed it out to the server she asked, Yeah but was the favor good? then walked away leaving me the check. I paid the bill but when I got home I called asking to talk to the manager. The employee on the phone asked me to tell them why. I gave a short explanation of the situation. I received an equivalent of, "Sorry to hear that." The manager never reached out. I won't go back. read more

Really really want this place to be better. They fake it really well. The service is really great and the atmosphere is awesome and lively. We went here for our anniversary because it's where our first date was. We put a note that we wanted the tomahawk on our reservation, that we made weeks ago. We were told when we got there that they no longer serve them even though it's still on the menu and we noted it in our reservation. That was a bummer. They did greet us with a glass of champagne. Which was very nice! The food. It's just ok. The beet dip wasn't too exciting in flavor. The harissa was very mild. And, we had a ton of dip left after we were out of flatbread. The salad with burrata was very disjointed. There was way too many greens, and the burrata really didn't make sense on this dish. It was screaming blue cheese, or shaved pecorino. I was expecting a plate of beets with a whole ball of decadent burrata (not half, sort of dry cheese...which is what we got) the steak was cooked well. This was the only way I could get a steak, which we had come for, by adding to one of their salads. They do have streak Frites. I was just really not interested in fries. All in all, I think this restaurant is just ok. I really do enjoy the atmosphere. I think I have just concluded that this place is probably awesome to someone not so food savvy. If you are a foodie, this really isn't going to hit all of the buttons. read more

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The drinks were good, the crab corndogs were good (reminded us more of hush puppies), but our actual meals weren't very good :/ I am so sad that we didn't like or love our meals here. The atmosphere of the restaurant was great but the seabass dish might be the blandest dish I've ever had at a restaurant. It was beautifully presented but even the sauce didn't have flavor to it. My husband had the smash burger which he said was fine and simple mostly as expected. The restaurant did comp the seabass even after we insisted it was fine we just wanted to share feedback, so the customer service was very accommodating read more

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We've been wanting to try Tavern on Main for some time, and finally scheduled a date with friends of ours to check it out. Felt like dressing up a bit and this seems like a good place to do it. First off, the ambience is a fun 20s "Great Gatsby" bar, with gold leaf pinstriping, black and white accents, etc. I loved it! We made a reservation which was recommended but honestly, not really needed for a Thursday night before Labor Day weekend. We started with drinks: a beer, a rum & coke, Soursop Drop, and Tavern Lemonade (someone had to drive). I think the first two were rated as standard fare, but the Soursop Drop was given two thumbs up and the Lemonade was good but not great. I couldn't decide if it was the bitter or the coconut that made it less appealing. For starter, we ordered a half size of the oysters on the half shell. The plate was large, could have accomodated more oysters of that size for sure. Was nice they served it on ice, and the sauce was a malt vinegar with diced onion. I would have liked an additional sauce option but also, I can't really speak to this app too much, I am not a huge oyster fan (its a texture thing). In comparison to oysters I have had else where (New Orleans) these were quite small and I only tried one. For entrees, around the table we ordered the Tavern Smash Burger, Fried Chicken Sandwich x2, and the Steak Frites. The burger looked good but I don't recall any comments about it. The steak frites were rated as "just ok" and somewhat disappointing. The dish looked good, was cooked to order but just didn't have the flavor. The Fried Chicken is what I had and while it looked amazing, again, the flavor just wasn't there. And I am fairly certain my chicken fry was overdone, it tasted and looked a bit burnt. In addition, it was definitely not Nashville hot. Note that I requested no blue cheese (not to my liking). What saved this was that the fries are very good! We also ordered desserts, a scoop of vanilla ice cream with blueberry compote and honey comb (yes, actual honey comb) and the bread pudding. Hard to go wrong with desserts, so not much to report here though it was odd, the ice cream had salt on it, which at first wasn't that bad but then it was like there was a LOT of salt on the bottom... not good. Overall this experience was nice, but not outstanding. I am giving the Tavern 4 stars instead of three because the ambience was very cool and the wait staff was quite nice (please know that this is not FAST FOOD). The food was fine but not amazing. Will certainly return but try different dishes. Plus it is always nice to have a place worth dressing up for. read more

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we waited over an hour for our food and the restaurant was almost empty so not busy! it was over priced and nothing tasted good - very bland. read more

We picked up dinner tonight. Very friendly service and our order was ready on time. We had the salmon entree and the green salad with salmon. Both were delicious. The salmon was some of the best ever! Perfectly prepared--grilled, moist, fresh, tender, super flavorful. The entree was on a base of cucumbers with a yogurt sauce that was so delicious! My husband isn't a yogurt sauce fan but he devoured it. The green salad was just mixed greens with a very generous salmon filet. I asked for the dressing on the side and they omitted dressing altogether. The outside seating was bustling. Inside was nicely decorated and inviting. I'd go back next time I'm in town. read more

This Aperol is very refreshing! Especially on a nice hot day! I would recommend this if you haven't yet! read more

Tavern On Main - Aperol - New American Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

After sitting in the cold & rain all day at Autzen Stadium, I was ready for a great cocktail followed by a great meal. I did a quick search for places with steak frites on the menu & this spot came up. As it was close to where I was staying, I headed over & sat at the bar. In short - perfection! Great bartender, nice vibe & exactly the meal I was looking for. read more

We Finally made it to Tavern on Main. We'd heard so many good reviews. They were all right on. What a wonderful place for a relaxing and most excellent brunch. The menu is exciting. The eggs Benedict great as was the Steak & Eggs and a super BLT. The Bloody Mary and Mimosas added to a perfect experience. read more

Tavern On Main - Spicy Bloody Mary! - New American Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

Small narrow restaurant on Main in Springfield, hence the name. Limited menu, drink selection with wine and beers and cocktails. Some seats available outside right on the sidewalk. Our food was ok: oysters on the half shell, smoked pork chop, soup/stew, smash burger. Nothing really outstanding but nothing really awful either. I was hoping for deeper flavors but was a bit disappointed overall. Cocktails are small and pricey, overal food prices are high. Service was semi- attentive and semi- friendly, like we didn't order enough to be worth her time/effort? read more

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The service is top-drawer. The dinner menu tenderloin is the best in Lane County and that Bordelaise sauce is an amazing compliment. I highly recommend this restaurant.. the atmosphere is relaxing too.. A great choice for a special dinner.. oh yes, the cocktails, the freshly brewed coffee and their statement dessert: New York cheesecake really finishes the meal in a most pleasant way. Thank you!! Five stars!! read more

Food is amazing! Service is spot on! Such an upscale atmosphere but still layed back and comfortable! Would highly recommend and visit again! read more

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Okay, so my wife and I have gone to the Tavern a few times in the past couple of years. They normally ALWAYS come through with the flavors. Oysters were spot on. The smash burger was hu-maze-ing! If you order steak, just try to REALLY emphasize to your server that you don't want the steak to still have a pulse when they bring it out. Other than a REALLY rare steak, which they offered to fix right away, it was a banger of a meal. As the kids would say, "on God, this place is bussin'... no cap". Thanks for the impeccable service, team! read more

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Atmosphere is awesome, great place for a date or nice dinner. Smaller menu and die well. Not the cheapest place and sometimes that's a good thing. Service was top notch. read more

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We searched for top restaurants in the Eugene / Springfield area to go to after seeing The Nutcracker performance by the Eugene Ballet! The Ballet was exquisite ! We went to this Tavern on Main in Springfield and we should have guessed when we walked in and no other customers were there ! We saw their menu and thought it looks ok, kinda pricey , but thought " They were highly rated " ( now wonder if they paid Google for that , etc ) Anyway ordered a flatbread appetizer with chicken for $19 and have dinner rolls for an extra 7 dollars ! I mean what restaurant doesn't give you free rolls .... I then ordered prime rib cooked medium and when I got it I could have thought I heard it moo ... It was really rare on the outside and raw on the inside for $36 for a 5/8" small piece ! It came with mashed potatoes the potatoes were ok , my wife got the chutney covered acorn squash that was terrible at best and not edible ) even after Mr waiter said" it was there highest rated dish but not ordered very often " ... Hmmm we then decided maybe dessert wouldn't be bad , so my wife got apple crumb cake with zero crumb in it ! I got a sliver of cheesecake ... The staff were a mix of good and bad ... The boys all had a chipnon their shoulders but the women were nice but inept! The moral of this review is pass on this joke of a restaurant and lesson learned, really check reviews and cross reference them , cause like many restaurants in Oregon , alot are mediocre at best .... And this one doesn't even make that that rating !!! read more

We discovered this little gem tucked away in downtown Springfield, OR. We sat at the bar, met the bartender and owner, and had a wonderful conversation with both of them. The food was good, and the drinks were awesome. We will definitely go back to try other foods and drinks on the menu. One suggestion: They need to get a Smoky Old Fashion NobleSip for presentation and quality of smoke. read more

Tavern On Main - New American Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

Another amazing experience at this cute spot in Springfield. We loved everything about it. Food, drinks, atmosphere and service. Cheers to you all. read more

Tavern On Main - New American Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

Walking through the door feels a bit like stepping into Oz; "Uh I don't think we're in Springfield anymore Toto". A slick but comfortable interior that has Gatsby'esque cues. And then there's the food...oh my!! We wanted it all and we pretty much ordered it. Nothing disappointed. It was all perfect. The line up included: - crab corn dogs with a trio of sauces. A delicate batter around a packed ball of Dungeness crab. - lamb belly might have been the show stopper. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, delicious. - grilled octopus was simply prepared and paired with briny sweet peppers. - steamed mussels & frites, with a fennel, wine and butter broth. Super fresh and satisfying. - creme brûlée completely on point. Nice wine list, good cocktails. A stylish bar surrounded by high tops and booths Can't wait to go back! read more

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