I went into this establishment on a Thursday evening. Busy, but not too busy. I was seated in the…read morebar area and had Chanel as my server. She was wonderful, attentive, and friendly. I had the Happy Hour Steakhouse Nachos - absolutely delicious. I also had the Southwest Cobb Salad, which was delicious too. I am so happy I found this restaurant. I will be back and I suggest that you go as well.

Stylish gastropub in the main strip in Newark with plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating + a…read moresolid menu of options I came here for lunch with my fiance and I got a salad and she got tacos. She said that her tacos were a little dry (and I tried her chips which were very flavorless), but my salad was fantastic. I ordered it with a serving of shrimp, and the shrimp was very salty. I love salt, so I didn't mind, but I could see other patrons really disliking that.

I was in the neighborhood for a work trip and had a late train back to Baltimore so I popped into…read moreTaverna for some dinner and to finish some work. They sell a lot of their own merch so that's what you first see when you walk in. They have a bar area as well. The dining area towards the back is very spacious. And they have seating to accommodate small-large groups. The dim lighting adds to the calm vibe of the restaurant. The service is so fast. I feel like every item came out so quickly. And the servers checked in pretty frequently to clear the table, ask you if you need another drink, dessert, etc. it did feel a bit rushed. As a starter they give you their Ciabatta bread and the sun-dried tomato oil. The oil was DELICIOUS. I literally bought a jar to take home. For my drink I got the Fresca. It was good, very refreshing. For my entree I got the Linguini & Clams. It was good, could've used a bit more salt but the sauce was good. For desert I got the boozy affogato and it was delish. Would definitely dine here again if I'm ever in the area.

I recently dined at Taverna and had a genuinely pleasant experience. I'll start with the service…read more The waiter was attentive throughout the evening and he paid special attention to my shellfish allergy. Also, if you've read my prior reviews, you know I always want my water glass filled and the waiter made sure that was the case. It's a small detail that added to the overall comfort of the meal. The ambiance of the restaurant was warm and inviting, creating a relaxed setting for dinner. The food was well-prepared and flavorful. The veal meatballs were tender, the olive oil and sun-dried tomato dip for the bread was unique and yummy, and the mushroom agnolotti stood out as especially delicious. In fact, I can't wait to go back and have it again. Also, since it was Valentines weekend they added a cute little lips design on top of my drink. Another memorable touch was the mini firework placed on the butterscotch custard to celebrate my birthday. It added a bit of fun to the end of the meal and made the occasion feel special. My partner had the cannoli for dessert and it was definitely enough for two! Overall, Taverna delivered a very enjoyable dining experience, and I would be happy to return.

Had to visit this very historic restaurant on my trip to Delaware! We had the corn and crab…read morechowder and the short rib grilled cheese. The grilled cheese was different than what other places offer and it did not disappoint- Both were great! We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Loved the atmosphere here. Had great service and it was a very relaxing evening. The place was full of college students and was a little noisy at times. Would go back to this restaurant again.

Don't use the online ordering via their site. I placed an order at 5:43pm for a 7:15 pm pickup…read more Arrived at 7:15pm and was told the kitchen was jammed and that it was going to be a bit for the food. Waited 30 minutes sitting at the bar, no update or apology offered during the wait. I then asked how much longer and was eventually told a few more minutes, but they have a "new manager," so things were backed up. I've worked in a restaurant before, I understand mistakes happen. To not receive an apology stunned me, honestly. I asked to speak to manager and he told me that I needed to understand they received the order at 7:15pm and they were hosting a private event so it's not their fault. I was more stunned. I showed him on the receipt the 543pm placement time and the 7:15pm pick up time. He told me again they did not receive the order until 7:15 despite the website, receipt recording all this information. Unsurprisingly, some stuff was missing and needed to be added to complete the order. I was given an apology as I walked out by manager, but very poor experience overall. Avoid the online ordering.

Local gem, this place consistently has a great menu, food is delicious and service is excellent…read more The bar has a fun vibe!

Star and I went last Wednesday. We got the lobster bisque, avocado toast salad and fried goat…read morecheese to share. The appetizers were great, my only negative note is I wish the soup was hotter esp with it being a bisque. There were nice chunks of lobster in it though, the salad was well dressed and refreshing and the fried goat cheese was piping hot and served with a marmalade which was delicious. For mains, I ordered the pancetta wrapped cod and Star got the gnocchi. The gnocchi was delicious and pillowy, the tomato confit was quite salty on its own. My cod was well cooked and very flaky, I wish the pancetta was crispy. It seems like the pancetta was just wrapped around after the fish was cooked which I found odd. The ratatouille underneath was well seasoned and delicious. Our server was super sweet and attentive, the service was great.

Stopped in after a tour of university of Delaware. No reservation was seated right away. Service…read morewas great. Food was fresh super fresh and delicious. The water tasted really odd to me but I didn't die so that was good lol. Honestly a great price point with great food. Would go here again

I got the cheesesteak. It was good. The fries were mediocre though. I had to ask twice to get a…read morerefill of water. Besides that the service was fine. I also got some fried pickles. They were great. They went well with ranch. The booth at sat down at was unique but was kinda odd. The angle of it was weird. The environment was chill though. Overall 3 stars.

Great lunch today at Grain. We had the potato kegs for an app followed by a Caesar salad with…read morechicken, the birrea grilled cheese and the salmon BLT. I enjoyed the bacon and cheese potato kegs. My wife and I split the BLT and grilled cheese. Hers came with a side salad mine with shoe string fries. My son has the salad. Salmon was very good, it was vodka cured; bloodline and skin removed (+++)! Grain was pretty busy for mid-afternoon on a Sunday. Modern pub/ sports pub feel. Phillies game on the TVs. Music playing. Service was OK. My one pet peeve is allowing servers to leave dirty dishes and empty glasses on the table. And our server, although attentive, did not clear any dishes or glasses. Thank god I don't have epilepsy, the light over our table kept blinking non-stop. Plenty of off street parking for patrons. Lots of varied seating, both indoor and outdoor. See warning sign in my pics (haha). As far as prices, they are in line with any other places, as far as these other reviews that said it is excessively expensive, not true. Lunches are $15-20. Apps are a little pricey. Nice beer selection in the $8 ish range. Forgot I wanted to get a pan dessert, next time. I paid using InKind and got a nice discount.

The calamari arrived rubbery and clearly overcooked. The main meat dish fared no better: chewy…read morethroughout, barely edible, and requiring significant effort to cut and chew. Brussels sprouts were burned and tough. The two servers spent more time talking to each other, joking and laughing, than paying attention to customers. Not recommended. (Photos attached.)

Awesome spot! Great beer selection and the seats at the bar are the most comfortable around!read more

Gilly the bartender was outstanding and I could not believe the drink specials she offered and knew…read morehow to make. Try her crushes they are the best.

I wanted to share my disappointment regarding our dinner experience this evening. We have been…read moreloyal patrons since your restaurant opened and chose to celebrate a birthday there, expecting the high-quality meal and service we have enjoyed in the past. Unfortunately, the experience did not meet those expectations. My pasta was served cold, and my husband's steak was overcooked. In addition, it took approximately 20 minutes to receive our after-dinner coffee. We were informed that the delay was due to a new coffee machine that staff members did not yet know how to operate. Given our history of positive experiences at your restaurant, this visit was particularly disappointing. I hope this feedback is helpful and that future guests will receive the level of quality and service we have come to expect from your establishment.

First the food: I had the crab and shrimp capellini. The tomato based sauce seemed to have an…read moreundercurrent of wine. It was good. My husband had a mixed green salad with grilled chicken added. It was enough chicken for two meals. Our friend had the salmon puttanesca salad. It looked great. We shared some raspberry sorbet and chocolate gelato for dessert. Both were delicious. The tab without drinks for the 3 of us was $94. The service was great. The atmosphere is very nice. Good special occasion spot.

Exceptional food. A great offering of Latin favorites, especially mofungo and quesobarria! The…read moreservice is so kind and warm, in a genuine way. Get here before it gets too crowded!

Service was pretty fast. They give complimentary nachos, salsa, and beans as soon as you are…read moreseated. The house margarita was delicious. The Baja California tasted more of grilled fish with chipotle mayo, but it was ok. Loved the decor and how when it's someone's bday, they really celebrate it with servers coming out to sing and the music being very vibrant

I had the French toast and a side of eggs. The French toast was thick and well flavored. I also…read morehad turkey sausage links that were good. I sat at the bar but only had coffee. The bartender was attentive and appeared to both a good barista and bartender. It was a little noisy because it was parent's weekend at UD.

Lots of pros and cons here! It is such a unique space with good energy and is always crowded. They…read morehave pastries that you can have packaged to go or even just pop in to grab something. I was dining alone so I was put at the counter which was interesting because I saw the kitchen staff preparing all meals. Con of this was hearing the host argue with a staff member or two! I ordered the mushroom gravy and it came with hash browns. It was extremely flavorful but maybe too rich? Everything was an add on for this. Egg and biscuit were an extra $6. I can tell this place is inventive and takes great care with their food so I see why the prices are so high. Kitchen staff also gets tipped out. Everything was different and good but my biscuit was so so dry which was sad! The scrapple also came out black. Some things I'd hopped were better!