Honest and attentive waitstaff are a rare treasure in today's busy restaurants, but when you're a regular at a place where you don't even bother double-checking the bill, a small act of integrity truly stands out. The fact that our wonderful waitress went out of her way to correct a mere one-dollar error--without waiting for it to be discovered later--speaks volumes about her character. Even though she seemed pleasantly busy (or perhaps she's simply one of those delightful overachievers who takes genuine pride in her work), she still chose to do the right thing with a smile. It made me chuckle in the best way and turned an already lovely meal into something truly memorable. The food was perfect, the service was warm and thoughtful, and the entire experience left me feeling genuinely appreciated. Thank you, dear waitress, for your refreshing honesty and kind heart. I hope this note finds you and brings a smile to your day. Wishing you nothing but wonderful moments ahead--if you ever happen to read this. ambience was very awesome. read more

This is my first visit and unfortunately it's not a good experience. I ordered a JD Burger and it came burnt. Waited for the waitress til to the point it was useless to ask for a replacement. The waitress, Ejam J charged me for the burger even I explained to her that it was burnt and she acknowledged it. Asked me if I wanted a replacement. I told her no. read more

Great spot for a cold beer overlooking the River. Friendly staff and good beer selection. Wish I was on a motorcycle

Big, happy restaurant wiyh indoor/outdoor seating. Food is well prepared; great pub chips. Some of the waitstaff would benefit from a bit more training. All in all a good place to grab a bite while enjoying West Jefferson!! read more

Beautiful location with a river view! You can dine inside or outside! Food was good. Large menu with salads, soups, burgers. Indoors is a sports bar and a small kids game room. Service was perfect! read more

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Too many flys uninjoyable cheese curds too oily but fries good filly cheese steak is ok patty meal really a burger on toast

Finally saw a hostess after five minutes, was seated never saw a waitress at all for ten minutes. Was never even acknowledged. Evidently they didn't need my business. The decor is amazing, the view of the river is awesome...but if I can't get a waitress to even say hello does it matter? read more

Today, I met some friends for lunch at the Town Tavern in Morganton. Our server was Lauren R. She was the only server I saw taking care of the tables. Three tables were already seated before us, and one more was added while we were still there. Our order was correct. The kitchen was rather stingy with the extra steak and extra bacon on my cheesesteak, but they did not add pickles or other unwanted items. So, even though I was charged for the extras and they skimped on the portions, they did not mess up my order technically. However, this review is about our waitress, Lauren. She was very friendly and polite. Our drinks never ran dry. She was simply amazing and awesome, and that is why I go there. The food is good, but the kitchen often gets it wrong. The main reason I visit is the waitstaff--they are outstanding. Lauren showed that she has those five-star, elite-level skills that you hear about but so rarely see. I generally don't go there for the ambience, but they normally have pretty good music. read more

I had boneless wings and they were genuinely awful. Overcooked and chewy. The service was very slow. Not going back. read more

Food and service was good. The burger meat itself could have had a little more flavor but the toppings helped. The fish and chips - good -ore crispy next time would be preferred - could be a personal choice. Would like a better choice of "local" beer selections We will visit again! read more

Town Tavern - Fish and chips - chips great - fish could have been a little crisper - but good and flavorful - Sports Bars Near Me - Morganton, North Carolina

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I came here for dinner on Sunday around 6pm. It was not too crowded, and we were seated right away at a corner high top. There were a ton of TVs so if you're looking for a place to watch some games, this is definitely it. Our waitress was really nice, maybe a little timid, and even apologized for carding us. We started with drinks, just a beer and cocktail, and got the bourbon and volcano burgers. I honestly thought my long island tea tasted more like juice than anything else; definitely not nearly as stiff as I expected especially compared to other bars. I ended up getting a glass of wine for my second drink because that seemed like a better bet. All in all, this place will get the job done if you're in a pinch and really just need some food, but it's pretty standard, or slightly subpar fare. I would probably try to check out another dive/burger bar if I were back in the area. read more

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Coming home from the High Country, I stopped in at Town Tavern for wings and cold beer. The wings were much better than my last visit. Very meaty with good sauce. The service is still lacking. The staff act like they do not want to be there. read more

The service was unbelievable. Our waitress, Star checked back with us several times and made incredible suggestions about the vast menu. The Tavern did not fail to offer a great selection of brews from all around. The food ~ from soup, a cheesy French onion, to salad to an epic order of nachos that was not even the "Tavern Trash Can Nachos"that are hard to believe more towering than the order we shared. The Tavern offers an inviting atmosphere as well as a view of the Catawba River. Screens surround the restaurant's upper walls and display an array of interesting sporting events. Adding to the experience, our server Star took the time as we settled our bill to tell us about the specials at the Town Tavern ~ without a doubt we will be back! read more

Nice sports bar situated along the Catawba River with large windows and big outdoor seating area with great views of the review, love coming around sundown and seeing the light reflecting off the river. Good amount of TV's for watching the game, food is overall pretty good, could use a touch more seasoning on a couple dishes occasionally but normally leave pretty happy. Overall great spot! read more

Service pretty good. Loud pop music when we came in which got softer when the track ended. I had a Philly wrap with fries. Very greasy and hard to handle. Tiny cheap dispenser napkins. He had a burger which was also greasy. Restaurant was clean and family friendly but the food was disappointing. Not somewhere I'd rush to come back to read more

The food was absolutely terrible. We had the Cuban sandwich and a Reuben sandwich. Both were burnt! We wondered why the place was half full on a Saturday night. The only good thing was our bartender Logan he did an outstanding job. I can not recommend the food to any one. This restaurant needs a real cook ASAP especially since they just reopened. read more

I've been to all three locations and Morganton definitely is lacking in good service. The bar tenders both times I've been are not personable at all and you have to ask them to do their job. No "how are you" just "what are you drinking" with no menus provided. Asking for menus seemed like a hassle and then getting plates and silverware to share a bunch of apps is also like you're bothering the bartender for doing their job. Food has come out cold twice now. It's a bummer because this location is only 15 minutes from me, but I'd rather drive the hour to blowing rock. If you don't like to be nice or talk to people, don't have a job in hospitality. I was a bartender for ten years and would never make it feel like an issue when someone is ordering food. At least check in to make sure everything came out ok! That is steps of service 101! I always leave 20%, but this time it was not for good service. read more

We have stopped here multiple times when we are passing through the area and have always had good experiences! Tonight was no exception! Abby was our waitress and she was amazing! Food was timely and tasted amazing. Great selection on tap! Will continue to stop when we pass through! read more

The food came out VERY quickly and hot. The service was great and the restaurant was clean. The waitress was really kind and attentive. We got the black bean burger, Philly cheesesteak, and wings. We all really enjoyed our food. The fries were also really good. I would definitely go back. read more

I'm a local guy - come here once or twice a week since they re-opened after Hurricane Helene. I call it one of my "downtown offices". Most of the time, the food is great - once in a while it's a bit overcooked - but it is a tavern, after all, and I come to work on the laptop for a while with a drink in hand. For this purpose, it's the best in town. The service is always friendly and helpful and the ambiance is downtown sports bar by the river, which is perfect for me. In an nutshell, I love the place, but if you're looking for fancy or upscale, go somewhere else. If you're looking for a local tavern for a drink and pub fare, and to watch the game on a big screen TV, this is the place to go. read more

Town Tavern was not where I intended to dine but my first choice would not seat me. So I ended up at Town Tavern at a table overlooking the water! This turned out to be my good fortune that the other place did not work out as I know I found a better spot. The service was friendly from the minute I walked in the door. My waitress was patient while I figured out the menu and even substituted fries for the chips as I wanted traditional fish and chips. The portion size was large but all so good. I was disappointed dessert wasn't offered but then I saw all the people waiting as I was leaving and they did give me a prime table. Town Tavern is my first choice to eat if I ever get back to Morganton. read more

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The wait staff is horrible. We were immediately seated once the hostess finally arrived to the hostess stand. We waited over 10 minutes and no one ever came to the table to greet us or to take our drink order. We left. I don't know if they were short staffed or what, but they need to do better at service. We came here about 3 or 4 years ago and it was great. We were in the area so we decided to try it again. We will never be back read more

Really good food for a decent price. If you go on Fridays they do live music, but it makes it super loud in there, no matter where you sit

Well I was forced to go back here due to some neighborhood friends wanting to go and this was the 1st time in over a year. I downrated them from a 2 to 1 star because the food CONSISTENTLY IS AWEFUL!!! I told my wife I will NEVER GO BACK AGAIN. It is a bar and nothing more. The funny thing is this place could be a GOLD MINE if the food was good. I would go all the time if that were to happen. However, I will not got back unless a new owner is announced, new management, and new Chefs. read more

We were stopping in Morgantown for the night and needed some dinner. We ended up getting cheese fries and boneless wings. The cheese fries had queso on them which was not what we expected and did not love. The boneless wings were more breading then chicken which I did not mind but my husband did not love. They do have a great beer selection and plenty of seating though. read more

Town Tavern - Cheese does with queso - Sports Bars Near Me - Morganton, North Carolina

Great beer selection and food menu. The wings are especially good. Have visited four times and the service has always been very good to excellent. Lots of televisions to catch a game or more. Along the river walk which makes killing time when waiting for a table quite enjoyable. Probably our favorite sit down decent/casual not fancy restaurant in Morganton. Check it out. read more

Excellent Fish-N-Chips. Always cooked crispy and comes out hot and fresh. I have never been disappointed with this choice. The burgers and sandwiches are good as well. Very good wings. The restaurant sets directly on the Catawba River for a great backdrop to your meal. The servers are friendly and professional and quick with refills and anything you need. Nice large restaurant with plenty of seating. read more

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Food and bartender Zoe were great. I will be visiting again soon. I ordered the prime rib sandwich with fries. Everything was cooked perfectly and was hot. I would eat this again. Next time I visit I will try the other side options. Enjoyed watching tv also. read more

We have been here a few times now. It has great ambience with a beautiful view of the river and live music also for being a sports like a bar it wasn't overly loud or obnoxious. The service is good. Some of the servers could be a little inexperienced like the time we had to send some food back because it was cold and then every time we asked about it they thought somebody else brought the french fries back so we ended up getting them after our dinner. The French onion soup is excellent truly excellent although a little bit too much bread and not enough soup needs to be filled more to the top so the cheese doesn't fall inside. The fish and chips is really the star of the show two nice large fillets, hot and crispy. It is plenty for two people. The black and shrimp appetizer was crispy, hot and tasted of fresh Ness, there is an abundance of choices on the menu so you would never have to feel like you had the same thing every time I think they have put a lot of effort into having a good amount of variety, although I would love to see more seafood and less fried items in the future read more

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We've found a new favorite place, the bar is awesome and the food Devine, the staff is so nice and the menu is absolutely amazing! We can't wait to come back! Thank you all for giving us a new favorite place!! read more

I really liked my queso jalapeño burger and my husband liked his wings. We will be back.

Had a great experience there. Had wings and wife got the Ruben sandwich. Food was awesome. The service was amazing and the atmosphere was terrific. Will definitely come back to try hamburger. read more

THIS PLACE IS TERRIBLE No one hardly in here and the waitress won't even come to the table and refill your drinks. The bbq wasn't even cooked all the way and it didn't taste the best. read more

Service was great! The food was delicious and has been every time we have come here. One evening there was live music which was also very enjoyable. The setting of the restaurant is fabulous being next to the river with seating inside and outside and I've have both which was both great. You can't go wrong with this restaurant. read more

My husband ordered the wings extra crispy, hot sauce on the side. They came out rubbery covered in sauce. The waitress, Ella, stated she would discount it but that didn't happen. The bacon on my burger was more fat than meat. The waitress never asked if we needed refills. read more

To start off with, the building is set right on the river with wonderful glass windows from near floor to ceiling, different levels and a huge out door patio, super clean and dressed like a old log cabin inside. Our waitress was perfect, sweet quick and never left you asking for anything. I always try to get a pic of the food but this time I found my self so into my meal that I couldn't stop until I was done, great bar food that is much nicer then you could have ever expected. There kitchen takes the time to put out clean plates of well executed food. Can't wait to come back read more

Oh I wanted so desperately to love this place! The river is so nice to look at! There's a lovely walkway you can go on before or after your meal. This place really should have been perfect. It's very upsetting the wasted potential here. I've been to this restaurant twice in about a week and a half. The first time we had to deal with a few flies while we ate. Look, we're by the river, it's hot outside, somethings can't be controlled. It was annoying but it was manageable. However, Today, we had to battle an army of flies! It was very gross and there wasn't anything we could do. In the end the flies won. First visit our waitress was personable but seemed very busy. She informed us they were out of pub chips, French fries, onions rings, and I think sweet potato fries. We got an appetizer of pretzels with queso dip. I had a veggie wrap for my meal and my partner had a Philly cheesesteak. Pretzels were good, queso was good. Probably the best part of the meal. Veggie wrap unfortunately had steak on the outside of the wrap from the grill. Not sure why the wrap was grilled to begin with because it had lettuce in it, but I was able to pull the wrap off and eat it like a salad. Mental note taken that veggie wrap is not safe for vegetarians due to grill. Partner said the Philly cheesesteak was ok. Today, we decided to give this place another go. Our waitress was not as nice as the previous one. She acted like she didn't want to be there, and with all the flies, I couldn't blame her. We ordered spinach artichoke dip, I got a tavern salad without bacon and my partner went with the Philly cheesesteak again. The spinach dip was good. It's not the best I've had, it was far from the worse. It was good. The salad unfortunately had bacon pieces hidden throughout the bowl. This was heartbreaking because there was nothing I could do to try and eat around it. It was a huge bowl of lettuce and it looked good until I found the bacon. I'm assuming the bacon got mixed in with the tomatoes somehow or the person making it had gloves on or maybe they forgot and added the bacon and then tried to take it out or hide the pieces? I don't know. I didn't eat any of the salad and sadly by this point the flies had started in on the spinach dip because we had not been actively trying to protect it, so no real "meal" for me. Note: I did try a crouton and something was off about the crouton. It tasted like plastic or chemicals. Like lemon lysol or something! Philly Cheesesteak was ok. $60 for a meal that was ok at best and gross at the worst. I would have been better off going to a chain or eating at home. Not worth the views. Maybe the location in Boone is better. I sure hope it is. I understand times are hard but the owners/managers really need to do something or this place won't survive. The kitchen needs to be cleaned up, the tables need a deep cleaning- one chair looked like it had dried vomit on it, find a way to deal with the massive amount of flies, and try to work on cross contamination. I don't care about the waitstaff's attitudes as long as the food is good, the place is clean and they're not being outright rude (which no one was). read more

Pros: -Beer selection - by the river - sport's atmosphere - plenty of televisions - menu selection Cons: - wait staff is hit or miss. Usually miss - food comes out cold - who wants queso on tots and fries? Just makes them soggy. Blowing rock isn't like this from what i remember - temperature inside the place is freezing - salads are horrible and over priced read more

we arrived at 1030 and they said we needed to order by 1050. we did. The waitress was nice but very young and when she took our order was bouncing to the music. She got one order wrong. Was supposed to be a spicy steak and cheese wrap and came to the table on a roll. I ordered the veggie wrap with chicken. I received a chicken wrap wit chopped lettuce. The chicken was old and hard to chew. The wrap was stale as well. Another person ordered wings and asked for mild. She got them overly spicy. All in all I do not recommend this awful food. Watch a game? Just don't eat. read more

We have eaten at the Town Tavern 10+ times. Food has always been consistently good, and there is a wide variety. They have a nice selection of draft beer and a decent selection of cocktails. We sit at the bar 90% of the time, and the service there is great. When sitting at a table, the service varies from outstanding to awful. This could be due to some understaffing issues, but more often than not, it is due to the server not paying attention to anything other than their phone. That is the only reason for the 4-star rating. read more