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The Fairview Tavern

3.5 (88 reviews)
ModerateSalad, Seafood, Burgers
Fri • 11:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)
Sat • 11:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)

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THE FAIRVIEW TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

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Divey
Casual
Loud
Dogs allowed

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Evan F.

Came here on a recent weekday to settle a golf match (don't ask) and the winner paid for the meal...which was me! When we arrived the place was basically empty, but it quickly filled up with "regulars" and almost all the bar seats were packed! Had heard good things about their burgers (this was a Monday, but the "hot tip" day for burgers is actually their Tuesday special), so that is what were ordered along with tater tots. Their cheeseburger was pretty tasty, although a bit overcooked compared to the medium-rare I ordered. I asked for it with American cheese, sliced pickles and grilled onions (which were just warmed up red onions, not actually caramelized onions). Their tots however, were perfectly crispy and plentiful! The menu had a bunch of other "pub grub" favorites, which I'd definitely try next time through.

Christmas ale rimmmed with fireball!
Pauline L.

Came in on thanksgiving morning before a flight for a traditional Christmas ale. Loved the neighborhood vibe and big crowd at 930am. Special treat with fireball rimmed Christmas ale!!

Clambake 2020
Sheena W.

I was not impressed with The Fairview Tavern on my first visit, but they caught my eye recently with their seasonal clambake special. For one weekend in October you could get a clambake meal for $30. This meal included a bowl of clam chowder with a pack of oyster crackers, 12 steamed mussels, 12 steamed clams, half a roasted chicken, a huge baked sweet potato with cinnamon butter, half an ear of corn, a roll, and either a slice of pumpkin pie or apple cobbler! Every year I try to go to one or two clambakes so I am always on the lookout for the best one, and Fairview Tavern had a deal I just could not pass up! There were some issues with trying to make a reservation (lots of back and forth because staff was confused about what time the event started each day), but everyone I spoke with was friendly. My reservation was for a Saturday afternoon when there was no special game on and the place would be a bit quieter. I showed up and it was how I remembered, a hole-in-the-wall neighborhood sports bar with its share of older regulars already perched in their spots at the bar. Service was on the leisurely side, but I was fine with that. I did not wait too long for food or drinks and encounters with staff were satisfactory. As for food it was pretty good. I was only able to eat the chowder (bacon in this? very good), mussels (really enjoyed the fresh lemon to squeeze on top), and clams (a little chewy but no sand) before my stomach started to hurt from trying to eat so much and a food coma was about to set in. Leftovers were fine to eat when reheated the next day (impressed with that apple cobbler by the way, but odd to see that my corn was smaller than my roll). I was supposed to get coleslaw with my meal per the advertised menu, but honestly there was so much food I did not miss it. I also went to a higher priced clambake at place downtown this year, and I think Fairview Tavern did a better job - better food, better service, better price. I would definitely recommend! They also do holiday meals so I will be on the lookout for one of those!

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Food mediocre service fair it's not a place I would ever go to again but that's just my humble opinion that's all folks

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I love the Fairview tavern!!! GREAT FOOD! The best appetizers around!. The bacon wrapped sausages yummy

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Saturday steak dinner is always a hit. Tuesday burger and pint. And the chip dip!!! Yum yum!!

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3 years ago

new menu sucks - this is a Tavern - not a "Portabelli Caprese basil pesto " place. Will start eating elsewhere.

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All-around great place to eat and grab a beer or drink. They have an extensive happy hour menu, and the servers are top-notch.

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Love the women friendly atmosphere here! Food and service is great! Enjoy the weekly specials too.

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Stopped in for an impromptu Bloody Mary at noon. Very good. Friendly service. Great menu. I should come here more often

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Avo

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4.1(218 reviews)
3.0 mi

Start with a lavender margarita! Subtle and refreshing with a punch. Need two!…read more Then the alote dip says comfort and satisfaction. Tacos delivered, but the Diablo Shrimp couldn't be stopped. Taste, Spice and a search for a spoon. Great addition to the River food scene!

Super sad to write that Char is now called "Avo"......??? I came here last year when it was Char…read moreWhiskey Bar and LOVED it! Atmosphere was a wood, rustic, whiskey barrel feel and the food was great. Came back this year, and it was probably the most brutal restaurant experience I've had in a while. So Char is now called Avo Mexican, but they didn't change the atmosphere to replicate a Mexican place. It's still whiskey themed- with signs slapped on the old logo. They still have some of the old menu items from Char- which is so confusing too. When we walked in I asked the host if the bar was open seating. He said "oh I don't know" and walked away. We just sat at the bar since he didn't come back. We asked the Bartender what happened to Char and he said the owners wanted a rebrand. But it looked like a whiskey bar still....they didn't rebrand anything. I got a marg and my guy asked for a Mexican beer they used to have. Bartender said we haven't had that in a year. So they got rid of all their Mexican beers....? Even though they are now a Mexican place? So he ended up getting a Coors Light. My Marg lacked any sweetness or Agave. It was tequila and lime juice- poor bartender was struggling with 4 bar guests. It was kinda sad. I got a taco salad and my guy got a burger. He used to get the burger with fries, but now that it's Mexican, they only have chips. We had chips and guac for an app, so that was super annoying. Fries used to be really good. And who wants a burger without fries? Place wasn't busy, but our food took 35 minutes. Bartender kept apologizing and saying the kitchen was slammed. It clearly wasn't, I'm sure the cooks were adjusting to a new menu. Food was okay. Used to be really good, but I wouldn't recommend anymore. I guess they close at 8pm some days, because around 7:40 when we just had gotten our food, the bartender said it's last call. We were kinda laughing that they did a last call during normal dinner hours. My fiancé was considering getting another beer after dinner, but I guess they were closing...so weird. I've never seen a place close at peak dinner hours. No idea why they rebranded it. Confusing signage, food is not good anymore, drinks are bad, atmosphere doesn't make sense, menu is lackluster, service and kitchen are lacking, hours are bad. Sucks to write this, but I 100% will not be returning.

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The Fairview Tavern - salad - Updated October 2026

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