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The Fairview Tavern

3.5 (88 reviews)
ModerateSalad, Seafood, Burgers
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)
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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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3 years ago

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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4 years ago

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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