Holy Cow! A great steak. We stopped in figuring that this joint would be as good as our last visit. It was considerably better. She had the Chili Cheese Dogs, which were perfect, I had the steak. I thought at best it would be OK. It was one of the best steaks I have ever had. Great, tender and crisp grilled. Wonderful! Our Bartender, Bella, is the best. We will be back. read more

You've stepped into a small town bar you think. But in fact this will be one of the best meals you've had in recent memory. Go for Prime Rib Monday! Juiciest perfection, generous portions, nice service. And the beers to match! If you want to be healthy go for the indulgent salmon. Scalloped potatoes, Brussels sprouts, ginormous nachos. And the cheesecake! Take a "Walk over the Hudson" the park nearby. You're going to need it before tackling all those left overs. read more

Great little hidden gem in Poughkeepsie. A bit hard to find, but the vibe here is like a really nice neighborhood pub/sports bar but with top notch food and reasonable prices! The inside is nice but I really love the outdoor space which is under some trees, so perfect in the hot weather. My Reuben was delicious and the slaw was house made and it showed. No nasty wet gloppy swimming in mayo, which is standard. My hubby got shrimp Cesar salad and the shrimp were plentiful and cooked just right. Nice beer list too! Service is awesome!! Will be a standard place for us now. read more

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Great selection of beers and the food was wonderful. The place was packed and so we shared a long table with a wonderful family who was just about to leave. We will definitely ome back next time we are in town. read more

Tavern23 - Nite Lite - Dive Bars Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Great hometown atmosphere, great food, friendly service at a good price. Wing night is the best deal and very tasty.

Amazing food... cool dive bar in Poughkeepsie. Service is excellent too! It's a little hard to find but well worth it.

Tavern 23 is a fun, unexpected little pub for the area. The entrance is on Verrazano Blvd, not Gifford Ave as Google would have you believe. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The inside consists of tall bar tables. There's multiple tv screens and tin alcohol signs on the walls. A few fish tanks behind the bar give you an alternate view. Servers were friendly, food was good, local beers in tap- solid spot to visit. It took so long for one of our dishes to arrive we cancelled it but there were no issues doing so. read more

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Owner Todd along with staff go out of their way to provide an excellent pub experience. Menu is great. If they have the buffalo pork shanks on the menu order this, you won't be disappointed!They are great. read more

Servie on a Tuesday night is great, food is good, but the inside of that place was a whole 59 degrees inside this week! So uncomfortable. Staff said they are not allowed to turn up the heat. So if you go there wear snowmobile gear or bring a space heater. read more

Tavern Tuesday is the day you have to go, or even Wing Thursdays! I had the queso fundido with Chorizo and let me tell you it did not disappoint. For my meal i got a creamy pork soup and the Apollo creed sandwich both were tasty and good. The staff is friendly and give great service. This is a hidden gem in Poughkeepsie! read more

NJ tourist looking for a local gem after the Walkway Over The Hudson, we came here on a Friday evening at 4:30. The bar was packed with a few tables still available, we choose a table in the corner. Service was decent for a busy joint. The selection of craft beers on tap are excellent, I had Dead Guyyy, Bitbrger and Kold One. As for food, I ordered a bar pie with peppers and onions, my wife ordered scallops with risotto. The scallops and risotto was great. Unfortunately, the bar pie could use some help. I know, pizza is so objective. But in my opinion, this pie almost tasted like a frozen pizza. Again, blasphemy if you're a local, but JMO. In conclusion, a really great dive bar with decent food.. skip the pizza. read more

Tavern23 - Bar pie with peppers and onions. Scallops and risotto. - Dive Bars Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

We drove to Poughkeepsie to see the Walkway Over the Hudson (scenic walking bridge) then as it was dinner time I tuned into my Yelp account to see what was near by for dinner and decided on Tavern 23. We arrived at about 5pm to this highly rated restaurant just below the walkway. We were lucky to find a parking space where someone was leaving and entered a busy small bar with hightop tables and happy hour band playing. They played music we enjoyed, James Taylor, Neil Young etc.. Just what we like! From very pleasant staff I ordered sangria that was yummy, Mexican Street Corn as you can see from my photo was absolutely so good and a sandwich with roasted turkey, bacon & cheese with cranberry mayo on bread. It was all very good. Really enjoyed this restaurant and when in Poughkeepsie would definitely come here again! read more

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Outstanding food...hidden gem, if you blink, you'll miss it. Will definitely go back on the next trip to Marist!

The friendliest most efficient staff, wonderful vibe from the regulars coming and going all day without being too noisy. The food is solid, innovative, fresh and always tasty while being very reasonably priced - check out the weekly pierogie special apps; their Apollo Creed must be the best fried chicken sandwich anywhere - outdoor tent for overflow crowd and larger parties. read more

Can't say enough good things about this place. Warm. Cheery. Authentic. Friendly staff (even though we were obviously outsiders). Good food. Good drinks. Good desserts. Definitely the place to stop when you come up to tour the FDR Library or the Vanderbilt mansion. read more

Wow, wonderful food, beer and exceptional service! I'll be back next time I'm in the area.

Monday night Prime Rib was amazing. Im a salt-o-holic i didn't need salt on my prime rib it was perfect when dipped in the sauce. Service well everyone knows everyone in the place a true local pub. But duper friendly staff. Felt like you could just belong here if you wanted to. Lots of cool decor! read more

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Went there today on the recommendation of a friend. There were four people in our party. Our waitress was very polite. The beer selection was great. The food came out in a timely manner and everything was delicious. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Tavern23 is a popular and clean dive bar. The beer and cider were cold and the beer cheese and pretzels were hot. read more

Tavern23 - Dive Bars Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

I personally love this place. I've brought a few friends here and the atmosphere inside is always positive. The servers are really nice, the food is actually decent, the drinks are strong, I can't complain about anything really besides the parking area is a little difficult sometimes. When I first came here I was a little hesitant bc of the location, but once you go inside it's a regular nice pub/bar vibe and honestly a great place to go on dates too! read more

Please exercise caution when dealing with Tavern 23 in Poughkeepsie. I have now made over 20 attempts to contact the owner regarding an erroneous charge on my debit card for a single cheeseburger pickup order. They have billed me more than double the original amount and have been avoiding my calls to both the restaurant and catering numbers. When I finally reached the owner, he instructed me to file a dispute, despite knowing that it's impossible if not provided a customer copy. The situation has escalated to the point where a waitress offered to provide me with a complimentary meal (paid out of her pocket, which isn't fair to her) to retain me as a customer. Additionally, for years, a group of over 25 friends and I have frequented this establishment annually to celebrate my birthday since its inception. I am really quite disheartened it's been by far my favorite place to eat. read more

What a great little spot. Super fun bar vibe that is turning out really tasty unique dishes. Zoe and Bree gave excellent service and made it a great experience. Stopped in on a Tuesday and it was jam packed to. This is most definitely worth your time and money even if you have to wait a bit. Had the Chicken and waffles with jalapeño honey syrup. It was super good. read more

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Super great staff. Food was spot on and really delicious. Place was rocking. Tucked on a side street in a residential neighborhood. Worth the find. Amazing barmaids. Corned Beef was house made and delicious. House cut fries were great. Back again for a second night and had an amazing burger. Same vibe great friendly service. Kind vibe. Anytime I'm in the area this will my go to read more

Pricey but nice to find delicious food service at 11:30pm. We had 2 huge half pound bacon cheeseburgers ordered Medium with fries for about $40 total. They told me allow 30 minutes. I arrived in 15 minutes planning to have a drink but food was ready. I went home to eat and both burgers were more on the rare side. I ate the outer more cooked part and the fries. Next day I reheated the leftover center of my burger and it was delicious read more

I LOVE Tavern23 and so does every person I bring there. All the apps are great. Unfortunately, they took my favorite (the charcuterie board) off the menu . Still a great spot for lunch or dinner but it is definitely a local spot. read more

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Best place to eat in Poughkeepsie hands down. Prices reasonable. Hidden gem, no signage, off the road. Reuben is amazing, specials are always amazing as well. Outdoor seating, great atmosphere. Service is friendly. Highly recommend. read more

What a spectacular little restaurant! Cozy and comfortable, unpretentious and welcoming... and the food is AMAZING. Every member of staffvseemed to take pride and pleasure in the place. We came in for a Valentines dinner and everything just blew us away from the jump. The venue was relaxed and relaxing. The servers were friendly, attentive, and chill. The food was legitimately phenomenal. We had a roasted pork chop and a Balboas sandwich that seriously knocked our socks off. And definitely try the carrot cake! A serious treasure in the heart of Poughkeepsie. We'll be back for certain. read more

They got Chicken & Waffles! Automatic win. Cool bartenders nice music nice people around to .

Food and drinks were excellent. Staff was super nice. Place was hopping for a mid week night. Glad we stopped by, definitely will try again. It's a little hard to find. Better signage might help. read more

We choose to eat outside in a bright sunshine day in autumn. It has a cozy atmosphere, good food and great service! We will come back with friends. read more

Fun Vibe, Fun Food, Fun Staff! Always a fun time here. Good food, good value, and an interesting menu that's updated seasonally with creative weekly specials too. read more

I update this almost every year Went 1st time this year today All the salads are $15 Way way way too expensive for lettuce and thats before adding a meat to your salad Soda is $3 Yea that is with free refills but jesus how many sodas do people drink Most money is made from booze and most people at Tavern drink booze Its becoming a pricey place to eat You can't get out of there for less than $20 a person unless you share Menu has a variety of foods and people and atmosphere is nice If you want to or can spend a minimum of $20 a person then go there Its getting to the point where no one can afford to eat out, prices are going up again and again and again all over No more live entertainment outside this summer either And they still haven't done anything about the bees and insects at the outdoor dining area, if allergic to bee stings eat indoors read more

Dive bar aesthetic with bistro quality food is how I would sum this place up. I enjoyed one of their weekly specials - grilled cheese (Brie, caramelized apples, and bacon) with a soup dipper (creamy tomato soup). It was excellent. The servers were on top of their game. Very attentive, funny, and great to be around. This was my first visit and I am certain I will be back soon. If you're looking for a laid back place to grab a drink and some really good food then this may just be the perfect spot. read more

DISGUSTING I witnessed a kitchen worker Last night 2/20 around 10:30 pm go behind their dumpster with their apron on and begin to urinate. I hollered over Hey! Hey Hey! You gotta pee inside! They come out with their apron still tied and begin to scurry inside. This person had to lift their apron up, pull themselves out, pee behind a dumpster that buts up to a backyard, and then continue to walk inside the kitchen and prepare patrons' food. DO NOT PATRONISE THIS BUSINESS - IT IS GROSS read more

What great find! The vibe is warm and inviting, the service outstanding, and the food delicious. We devoured, and highly recommend, the perogies with pulled beef. If you are lucky enough to get Zoe as your server, it will only add to the delightful experience. She'll keep you well fed and well entertained. Note that the directions on Yelp will take you to the back of the restaurant that has no entrance. So, look at a map before you go. read more

Service was amazing. Our server was very attentive and helpful. My husband challenged her to pick a good beer for him and her selection was fabulous! Carrot cake definitely topped off the evening! Great experience! read more

How does a place like this stay under the radar for a half-year? Maybe the regulars don't want the word to get out? My take is a place like this deserves your business. It's a casual, friendly, accommodating place for people of all ages to meet, with a fun selection of brews from all over lower New York State. The food is good-quality, great-portioned pub-style. Newbies are welcomed immediately, and it seemed like all I'd need to do is visit once or twice more to feel like a regular. It might be a little tough to find. It's on a side street in Poughkeepsie, a nondescript building at the back of a large parking lot. The feeling changes once you step inside and into the realm. The beer list does change from time to time. This evening I started with a Hawaiian brew, Pipeline Porter from the Kona Brewing Company, I ended with a Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout, and in-between I had a burger and fries. The portions are huge, not only for their burgers but their salads, probably just about everything. My burger was cooked to order, with lettuce, tomato, choice of onion and cheese, and optional condiments. The portion of hand-cut fries was HUGE, crisp and well seasoned. It's inviting to folks of all ages. There were families there, couples eating and drinking at the bar. I'm told there was a 50th birthday there last night while students from Marist were partying at the table next to it. There's quite a few tables that can accommodate 6-10 customers each. The music was somewhat generically accommodating, stuff like Steve Miller and The Eagles, played at a not-outrageously-loud volume. As of this post, the website wasn't linking to anything. Until that's fixed, check out their Facebook page for dinner and drink specials. read more

Tavern23 - Just look at the amount of fries with my burger. Not a hint of grease in either the burger or fries. - Dive Bars Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

We have and will continue to go here. The employees are engaging and fun to be with. Great food at very reasonable prices. You won't be disappointed when you go. . read more

great service, delish food, and ample variety. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Cozy, friendly, and well worth it

Great food service. Friendly staff. Beautiful setting. Call if you can't find it. Well worth it ! read more

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