Cool tavern at Patterson & Three Chopt! American fare served here... burgers, chicken tenders, sandwiches (great clubs) , and steaks and salads for the dinner menu! We've even come here for breakfast! The service is sharp, the booths are cozy, the lighting is dim, and the prices are average. A Richmond restaurant that has stood the test of time! read more

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Thursday 8/8/24 3:30pm Me and a friend decided to eat here today. Upon arrival the first thing I noticed was no customers. But, it's also a slow time for restaurants (2-4pm). Per both of us the Second thing I noticed almost immediately was it was FREEZING inside. So much so I literally was uncomfortable and hurried to eat some of my food just so I could hurry up and get out to defrost. Otherwise, the atmosphere was good. Family friendly, friends hangout or just grab a bite by yourself. Waitstaff seemed to work as a team and everyone was nice and friendly. I ordered the country melt which was really good except I didn't care for the herbed alouette. I also substituted my French fries for the beer battered onion rings at a whole $5 up charge. They were good though. My friend ordered the I Love Chicken melt, (chicken salad). He said it was good as well. So yeah, the food was good no reason not to revisit and get something to go if im in the area. Check them out for yourself. read more

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First time at the Tavern. Got seated as I entered. First was very cold . The waitress was very attentive and always smiling. So I ordered 6 wings and wanted to try the Shrimp burger. Wings came quickly looked great asked for buffalo they had a-little drizzle of sauce but over all we're good could have used more sauce or on the side. Then comes the Shrimp burger I looked at it and was looking for the beef (burger) it was just minced shrimp made into a burger I guess. Not what I was thinking. Thinking a burger with a couple of shrimp on top. So I tried it took two bites and was not my thing. The waitress seen I wasn't eating it and ask to take it back . I'm not one to send food back but she insisted so I just ordered a burger. Can't really rate it could be a favorite for someone else. Paying the check took a few to get my change back. Then I was handed big bills which meant to give a tip had no choice without waiting again for change so I left $20 tip on a $32 check and left. Menus looked good I just picked wrong thing. I would give it a second shot. I'm not from the area. read more

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Four of us went to dinner here around 8 pm on a Saturday. They were fairly full not no line at the door and open tables/booths. We were seated fairly quickly and that is when the good points stopped. It took quite some time to get our beer order delivered, but that was nothing compared to getting the food. OMG. We ordered straight of the menu with no changes- two chicken fajitas, cheesesteak and a quesadilla. Over an hour later and after two groups that came in after us had food, we asked the waitress if she knew what was going on with the order. She said "I cant control the kitchen"- not Oh my gosh, let me check on it. I am sorry for the wait... nothing.. Then after that she just dropped the check off with no verbal exchange. There are to many nice places in RIchmond to spend your money and time... this is not one of the read more

The Tavern - the outside of the restaurant - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Stumbled upon this hole in the wall and will definitely be back! Extensive menu with very reasonable prices and tons of options- ranging from veggie burgers to crab cakes. I ordered a pulled BBQ platter which was HUGE and very tender. Service was great. read more

The Tavern - Pulled Barbeque Platter - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Beer prices are out of line the food is ok. Ok atmosphere but could use some seat cushions on the bench seats.

The Tavern is one of those places that have been there for a long time but I have never tried it. It's a very nice neighborhood restaurant. I was really in the mood for a good steak when visiting my daughter but she didn't want to go to a chain restaurant. I should have stuck to my guns. The first New York strip that I was served was overcooked and very tough. When asked by the server if everything was to our liking I mentioned that the steak was a little overdone. She graciously said that they would replace it. The second was medium rare as I liked but still full of gristle and tough as shoe leather. My daughter's pasta was to her liking and the Caesar salad was lovely. So if we go back I will not order a steak. read more

Ordered the I Love Tavern Crabcakes for dinner. Crab was good. Baked potato wasn't cooked thru. Had to throw it in the oven at home for another 15-20 mins to get it fully cooked. I paid $45 for this. Do better next time. read more

I don't know how long this place has been here, but I'd guess since the '80s, and nothing about it has changed since then, decor wise. It seems like everyone who was there when we were were regulars. Service was pleasant, relaxed and familiar. Food came out super fast. I got the crabcake sandwich with fries and "greens." Greens are not collard greens, but spring mix tossed in balsamic vinaigrette. The crabcake was not all that great, but it wasn't awful. My mom got a bacon cheeseburger with fried egg, french fries and mixed vegetables. The vegetables were perfectly al dente, which was unexpected for this kind of place. I expected them to be overcooked. She liked her burger, which is on the menu as a hamburger only. Cheese, bacon and egg were all a la carte. Kinda shocked the bill was over $50. read more

The Tavern - Crabcake sandwich - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Liked the patio dining, with a good, fast waiter, good food. Not showy, but solid. Barbecue plate was excellent. I'd go back. :)

Okay Tyki! I was there. . You must be under the assumption this is Applebee's. Based on your body language, grammar, and vocabulary you certainly demographically fit the class of such a patron. In what logic do you find the IF waitress puts arm over plate THEN my food is half price ELSE I will act rude,inconsiderate of others and without consideration of the actions of my behaviors and ruin it for everyone else. Where did your mother raise you? I have been going here for 25 years and Angie and the Tavern have never been anything short of a class act. Angie in particular is a stellar professional. I've never received anything but a smile, fast service and attention to detail. Unlike you who cannot accurately recall the waitresses name. Who is Patty? Is she the waitress at Applebee's? Tyki, why would the cost of the product change. Wouldn't it be more appropriate to get a new plate of food? Or is it that you cannot afford to eat at this establishment. The people that frequent the Tavern typically are of an upper class and therefore educated as well as ... oh hell... what's the point if you do not know better by now then .... Anyhoooow, The Tavern is great and so is Angie in particular. I'm going to go back and give her a tip for you to make up for people like you in the world. Again I was there. Just pay for your food and say thank you like everyone else. Move along Felicia! read more

Sadly, this place has not been the same in years. We used to visit all the time because it had a comfy vibe. Service and food quality just kept getting worse, or at least not worth the money. Felt like we were throwing good money after bad. I was actually was checking tonight to see if maybe it changed hands and improved. read more

First time coming here after an event my friend and I attended and were just looking for a quick bite. Came across this location on Yelp and decided to give it a shot. It's in a tucked location on the corner of Glenside Dr and Patterson Ave. Parking was pretty easy and we walked in and chose to sit in a booth. It was darker in there than I wanted it to be, but my eyes easily adjusted. (Being a new mom, I often need more lighting nowadays haha.) Our server was great and allowed us to sample a few of their featured beers. They had a lot of food to select from and I ended up deciding on a cheeseburger with onion rings. I didn't see Cheeseburger listed on the menu so I had to order the hamburger with cheese on it. The burgers came out at a reasonable time and allowed my friend and I to chat and catch up. The burger was good and the service was great. It just want not the spot for me. Definitely a neighborhood spot for the locals and it makes me miss living in the city (back in my "single" days haha). It was a nice experience to check out. I wouldn't mind coming back here and trying out their other options on the menu. read more

The Tavern - Hamburger (with cheese and side of onion rings) - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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We generally visit The Tavern every few weeks. Back in the Spring we had Chicken Marsala and it was wonderful. We ordered it again tonight. When the order came out it was not a Marsala sauce at all, but a tomato based sauce with lots of onions. We told the waitress that something was wrong and she insisted that this was the way it always is prepared. While eating the disappointing excuse for what we had ordered, we pulled up Chicken Marsala recipes on Google. All were with a delightful Marsala Sause. None had tomato sauce or onions. The waitress offered to get the kitchen manager so we could show him what Chicken Marsala looks like, Instead of speaking to us, he refused to come out, insisting via the waitress that we were wrong. To be clear, we were not asking for a reduction, simply trying to teach the cook what real Chicken Marsala is. Beyond the main dish being WRONG, both baked potatoes and vegetable medleys were undercooked. When a customer has a verifiable and legitimate concern, ANY decent restaurant will address it, but neither the kitchen manager nor the waitress seemed to care. It will be a good while before we venture to darken their doors again. read more

My husband, grandson and I just enjoyed an AMAZING lunch lo from The Tavern. We had grilled chicken breast sandwiches, cheeseburger, seasoned fries, grilled veggies, black beans and a huge order of the best onion rings we have ever tasted. Kudos to the chef and staff for providing some delicious food! We can't wait to go back. read more

So disappointed- not sure what happened to the Tavern... but it has gone downhill. Will never go back and I used to love it. Menu is boring, and average. Prices are outrageous for the quality of food. Fish and chips were awful $15 and $5 to upgrade from fries to onion rings!!! $5 upcharge! $2 to add cheese to a very ordinary expensive burger. It would be one thing if food was exceptional- but it's NOT. Not sure why anyone would go back.... read more

Had a negative meal experience. Called the owner to politely discuss food burnt 2x and covered with cheese 3rd try & I have a dietary cheese restriction. His reaction was essentially - take your business elsewhere. "Not sure we can ever satisfy you." Really? How about inviting me back-apologizing and stopping by the table to make sure the food was good? Been going there for years. Never again. Apparently he has no confidence his kitchen can get basic food prep right! read more

This is one of our fav spots we have been many times in 2022 and never disappoints - ok maybe one time we weren't happy with nachos or tuna but other then that it's great food. The beer is great too and the mixed drinks. Try the onion rings - so yummy we have had burgers chicken fingers all sorts of yummy sandwiches the staff here is always welcoming and good to us the enclosed deck is always a great place to sit read more

Fries were soggy, and the crab cake had a lot of filling. The filet mignon was also rather disappointing. Could I have done better at home? Undoubtedly. read more

Loved the friendly staff and great food..just working and exploring the area, came across this gem and hope to come back again..

Burned corn dog, overcooked chicken sandwich, two raw hamburgers and one acceptable BBQ with the wrong side. Less than 5 minutes after receiving his tip before we could leave he became very rude about us changing the baby's diaper in the building. Now battling food poisoning. Become a patron at your own risk. Zero stars if I could. Ppl read more

If your a person of color it's not a place you would enjoy. The food wasn't good and neither was the service. I had an issue with the waiter reaching over our food to refill a drink, but that's what they do at their dinner table. Not mine though. The the manager Angie comes along and instead of de-escalating the situation made it worse. Total waste of time and money. read more

What a treasure of a hidden spot. My wife and I always hit the Tavern when visiting Richmond. One of the best ribeyes anywhere, and we travel all over the nachos we get the BBQ and chilli added great flavor. Crabcakes are delicious! And new on our list is the pastrami sandwich. read more

The Tavern - Pastrami on rye. - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Neighborhood mainstay for decades. Nothing flashy about the menu, but everything on the menu is great. A great local vibe, with essentially elevated bar food. Nice little bar area. Lots of regulars. Wonderful staff. read more

We had a party of 5, yet they insisted on shoving us all in a booth when they had a nice table in the back. The waitstaff were very kind but... the manager was an absolute @$$ for making us wait for a booth while my elderly father had to wait for dinner. read more

Just killing some time and decided to stop on. Nice neighborhood pub. Surprisingly diverse craft beer selection. The wait staff is extremely friendly. A little dark but what do expect from a pub. The outdoor dining area is very nice. If you are in the area, stop by and enjoy this nice local, small business. read more

Another #COVID19 win! My husband and I are trying a different locally owned restaurant each week and this one was a definite success! The friendly server on the phone made ordering easy and quick and brought the food out to us. My crab cake sandwich was FULL of delicious and flavorful crab! I ordered their balsamic greens as a side and loved every bite. My husband tried what another Yelper had called the best cheesesteak sandwich in Richmond and they were right! He raved all evening about his delicious sandwich and slaw. We were starving and opted to picnic in the grass that surrounds the parking lot and will be back when we can go inside! read more

pleasant surprise .. great waiter, Zach I think - both our open face sandwiches were very flavorful, onion rings were perfect .. nice atmosphere.. highly recommend, and look forward to returning when back in the area .. read more

Good cheap eats. Though I was a little offset by our waitress wearing flip flops. Aren't there health and safety rules about that in the kitchen? Otherwise she was great along with my $8 25 oz beer! Everyone in my group loved their food and we vowed to return. read more

Service was great Food was very tasty. Nice atmosphere. Drinks were excellent. Prices are reasonablez

Nice server, big beers and great food. Service was quick and food was reasonably priced. Recommend the soft shell crab sandwich.

Tyki, I have been a server for years and how else do you suppose you get your drinks from across the table? I guess you would scoot around the booth. I am assuming you have never been a server in a restaurant before or you would understand that in order to deliver your food and beverages you may have to reach across the table but hopefully the server did not touch your food with her clothes or arm but it does not seem that Patty did that. I have only had good service at the tavern. I honestly cannot think of a time that my food was not handed to me over my drink at any restaurant that I have frequented. Jamal read more

Arrived at 645 with my 90 year old father in law and there is a table available, but only if you have 7 or mor . So he has to wait for dinner with an open table . Even asking the staff for an exception. He's 90 and " I'm so sorry . They'll never get another penny from me read more

Excellent service from Angela and amazing crab cakes. Even the sides were delicious with the veggies and the potatoes - all perfectly cooked and mouth watering. A very nice beer and wine list here and they have a full bar as well. A perfect spot in Richmond to satisfy your appetite and get your drink on. read more

The Tavern - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I had chicken tortilla soup that was fine - it wasn't spicy at all, which was disappointing, so I ended up adding quite a bit of hot sauce. The fries I shared with my boyfriend were also fine. Nothing stood out about the food in my opinion. read more

Wanted to love it, but was underwhelmed. Love the ambiance and the neat screened - in porch seating. For a "pub" is wasn't very loud and though they were getting busy, it didnt feel crowded. A young awkward hostess greeted us, we could barely hear her speak she was so soft spoken. Young kid waitor who was a bit impersonal (makes me crazy when a waitor brings the check and says nothing then walks away). Nothing on the menu excited us, one of us ordered a Greek salad, the feta wasn't very good quality, it was a pretty but average salad. I got the cheese steak, too much bread, and bread that was not fresh at all. The filling was fair. Onion rings were great, however, nice presentation and great taste. I will probably give this place another try, as it is convenient, there is a parking lot, and they have a lot of local beer to try out. read more

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Stopped in town over night to get a bit of sleep. Happened to find this place in Yelp so decided to get take out. Veggie burger... one of the best I've ever had. I am gluten free so did not have any bread with it but I enjoyed every bite. Greens and dressing were good, but the delicious complex flavor of the veggie burger out shown everything else I ordered. read more

Very disappointed in the food chicken was cold service was very poorly Patty my server was rude reaching over my food the both of the managers on duty was unprofessional one of the managers was rude disrespectful read more

This neighborhood bar vibe is working for the tavern with its hometown feel, it's perfectly nestled right off Patterson Avenue. I stopped in here for lunch on a Saturday around noon. Busy but not packed, I grabbed a seat at the bar. I was greeted immediately by the bartender and handed menus. I was happy to see coat hangers behind me for my purse and jacket, a simple measure to ensure customers are comfortable. The menu itself is typical tavern food with burgers, salads and the like. Unfortunately their menu is limited with vegan or gluten free options - so if you are looking for those, you will be quite limited on your options. I ordered the California veggie burger (comes with a side salad) and my companion ordered the cheesesteak sandwich with a side of fries. While sitting at the bar, a fellow diner enjoyed a rather large hummus and pita bread plate with olives and other essentials - this is a plate to share for sure. The beer is a good array of local favorites but no worries, they have quite a few options on tap- and a cider by Bold Rock stay available for gluten free diners. When lunch arrived, I was quite impressed. The California veggie burger was huge. It seemed to be made in house (mix of soybeans, carrots, broccoli and peas) and it was delicious. Topped with lettuce, tomato and raw purple onion, it was very filling. The side salad that comes with the plate was a great blend of artisan lettuces and arugula that was a perfect side to the burger. Impressive. My companion that ordered the cheesesteak was quite impressed with the amount of meat on the hoagie bun- which was toasted. He got provolone cheese on top and said it was quite good. While the fries are nothing special or unique, he did say they were good. Overall, a decently good place to eat food and watch the game. However, heed my warning: if there is a game going on at University of Richmond, this place will be busy. I overheard staff talking about busy the place gets right before game time. Btw, the shopping center is rather small and parking is shared with other stores. So, keep that in mind when you come by. Otherwise, a hidden neighborhood gem. read more

The Tavern - Cheesesteak burger with fries - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Quick, good and satisfying. The restaurant is basically a neighborhood bar and grill. My husband had the Cooper Pan Fry. Lots of large shrimp and sausage. Both tasty. I ordered the chicken fajita. The platter came with two flour tortillas, grilled onions sauteed with red and green peppers, white rice with slight sweetness, black beans, sour cream, guacamole and commercial salsa. The sauce the chicken was prepared with had a slight sweetness. The fajitas had nice flavor and the sauce moistened the chicken which was slightly dry. Pricing was right on for the meal. Yes, we'd go back again if we lived in the area. read more

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