We ate in the restaurant's outside café (they have indoor seating as well) on a beautiful evening and everything was excellent. Great artichoke dip appetizer; entrees were kale/quinoa salad bowl, veggie burger, and ravioli. Service was fast and excellent. read more

Ordered takeout from Black Horse Tavern and it landed squarely in the realm of "acceptable." I had the swordfish with asparagus and a side Caesar. Portions were noticeably small for the price--nothing scandalous, just enough to make you wonder if this was the warm-up round. The swordfish itself was as middle-of-the-road as it gets. Edible, cooked properly, but carrying the energy of someone doing the bare minimum at their job. The salsa on top, however, was genuinely excellent--bright, balanced, and almost confusingly good compared to the rest of the dish. Asparagus was asparagus. The Caesar was exactly what a takeout Caesar tends to be: resigned to its circumstances. I can't comment on the dining room, but the server who handed off my order was polite and efficient, which I appreciated more than I should. Overall, worth trying once. I'll give it another shot, but next time I'll stick to something they're actually known for--and I'll eat it in-house instead of letting takeout do its usual sabotage. read more

Black Horse Tavern - Grilled Blackened Swordfish with Mango-Pineapple Salsa and Asparagus - American Near Me - Winchester, Massachusetts

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Food, drinks, and service all alright. Guinness pour not the best. TVs hard to see from booths. Fine stop under the tracks if in the area, but nothing to write home about. read more

A go-to for us in Winchester. Black Horse Tavern has it all. A lot of great seating inside (and outside in warmer weather months), solid bar menu, great food and ambience. The service has consistently been friendly and welcoming to us. The cobb salad is my favorite as far as food goes and my husband has enjoyed the reuben sandwich. We enjoy bringing our dog to side with us when we eat outside. If you're in Winchester and are looking for a bar to pop by, this is the best one to pick. It's also at a great, central location, close to the train and other shops/restaurants. read more

Food was ok. The swordfish was very good. The calamari was terrible: no taste, very chewy - probably not fresh. Had to return it. Veggies lacked taste also. Draft beer and house wine were good. I am in no rush to return. read more

Good lunch at Black Horse Tavern! I started with their Essex Clam Chowder which was really tasty. It's thinner than most chowders and has a unique buttery flavor, which I really enjoyed. I then ordered the Steak Tip Wedge Salad. The blue cheese dressing on top was so tasty. The steak tips had a good flavor too! Only thing that was a little eh was underneath there was a bunch of older yellow lettuce. Still edible but I was surprised they included it. However, the portion was good and it filled me up! Overall my food was good and this was a good lunch spot. Would be back! read more

Black Horse Tavern - Steak Tavern Tip Wedge Salad - American Near Me - Winchester, Massachusetts

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The owner's behavior was bizarre and off-putting. He came over and nearly took my glass of non-alcoholic beer, even though it still had about 2 inches of beer in it. I asked him to please leave it. Minutes later (still an inch of beer in the glass), he walked across the restaurant and took it without saying a word. My best guess is he was worried my kids might knock it over, which I can understand - kids spill things. A friendly request to move the glass would have been fine. What bothered me was the passive-aggressive way he handled it. It's his restaurant and he can run it however he likes, but his behavior made our family feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. read more

I came to downtown Winchester before and saw this place but went elsewhere that day. Always wanted to come back and try it. I did today for lunch and am so glad I did! They have a variety of food on the menu, from sandwiches, chicken, steak dinners, meatball and spaghetti, Shepards pie, even pizza. I ordered the chicken tavern, marinated grilled chicken, with rice pilaf and vegetables. Carrots in a glaze sauce. My chicken came with a sauce. I have to say I really enjoyed it. The chicken was tasty, cut in 3 slices. The sauce was warm on top and the glazed carrots were good. My friend had the cob salad with steak tips. It was iceberg lettuce with onions, tomatoes and a blue cheese dressing. My friend liked it a lot. It was a full lettuce, not cut into slices so a bit hard to eat but was good. All in all, a good experience. Glad I came. Would come back for another lunch or dinner. The restaurant is cozy, with big TVs to watch sports. Parking is on the street, although there are a few public lots nearby. read more

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Best steaks around !! Nice ambience as well. Go with a friend and they love it as well!

Disappointed. The past two meals were fair to underwhelming. I had the Southwest Burrito Bowl. It was a bowl of white, sticky rice and a few black beans and cheese. I didn't finish it--it was such a disappointment. I really couldn't believe they would serve it. read more

Came here for lunch and was good for what we were looking for at the time. The staff were amazing and extremely attentive. Food wasn't worth the price. The caprese sandwich fell apart immediately from huge tomatoe slices, the salad was mid. The atmosphere was good inside. read more

Black Horse Tavern - Strawberry Fields - American Near Me - Winchester, Massachusetts

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I have to say that whenever I want a great meal and a good experience I know I can always find that at this restaurant. Last night which was Valentine's Day they had a special menu that included a surf and turf and a lobster ravioli!!! Both of these dishes looked absolutely amazing and me and my friend could not decide so we shared. I have to say just talking about it is making my tongue salivate. These two dishes were amazing and I hope they place them on the menu permanently. And the staff is always friendly! read more

Black horse tavern is always delicious. I have tried just about everything on the menu. Burgers are my favorite! They also have really great French fries. Clam chowder is awesome as well. The service is always good & friendly. It's small inside and tends to get busy with a wait but only the best places do! read more

While Black Horse Tavern can have long waits at times, we tend to come here at off peak hours on the weekends or early on weekend nights. They will take down your name and give you a call when there is a table available. There is plenty of parking further up the street in the public parking lot (free 2 hour parking 8 am - 6 pm Monday through Friday, unlimited otherwise). We are big fans of their pizza - specifically the meat lovers. The crust is very thin and crispy with a good amount of sauce and meat. We don't love the burgers and find that they are not well seasoned and a bit oily. Be warned that this place gets LOUD. It is quite nice to visit when the weather is nice as the windows all open and lets in fresh air. read more

Normally this place is very good but this just happened. I'm done-Never again! Say Tavern Chicken but it's the turkey tips read more

Black Horse Tavern - This is a raw turkey tip- - American Near Me - Winchester, Massachusetts

We get takeout a lot from Black Horse but that may soon change. The front of the restaurant is poorly trained. The food quality is slipping. The new fries are awful!! The previous fries were so good. The prices are getting crazy!! I understand all restaurants are struggling with price controls but a kid's meal shouldn't cost over $15. The place needs a new management perspective to update the menu and train workers to assist people instead of feeling dismissed. Some other options in the area that we need to give a chance. read more

If I could leave zero stars I would. Awful place, have never gotten what I want when I order, awful service and rude waiters. The food is terrible when I do get what I want, which is rarely. read more

Ordered classic nachos to go. It was ready on time. Expensive ($17), but tasty. I would order it again.

If you want to go here on a Friday night expect an 40-60mins wait. We were told 30mins and they do take your phone number and contact you when a seat is available. The space isn't very big which I think is one of the factors of the long wait. The menu has a lot of great sounding meals - ended up just getting calamari as an app (came on lettuce which was strange and some aioli sauce not marinara) and a pizza with two toppings but everything on the menu is a little too pricey for me to consistently come to and spend when theres other places for less. No parking lot - parking is on the street and not easy. read more

This rating is based on the character of the people working there. I was visiting Oak Grove Cemetery (both parents there) and someone took the shot glass I leave there as when I visit I take a shot and leave a shot. To put it politely I was upset. I look for a pub close by and Black Horse popped up. I went there explained the situation as I needed a shot glass. Not only did they give me a shot glass but the said my drink was on the house. Kudos to the young man at the front, the bartender, and the owner for empowering his employees to do what is right. To bad stories like this do not make the news. Thank you and I know where my wife are going out to eat next. Matt read more

I saw a lot of reviews about poor service which we did not receive at all. In fact, our visit was very positive and the food as well! I met a friend while passing through and we were looking for some bar food. The burger I had at the Black Horse Tavern might be one of the best I've had in a long while. I got the Gorgonzola burger with bacon. The food came out piping hot, which I loved. (Fries are best when they can burn your mouth). I asked for my burger charred which they obliged and the bun was not overpowering. Honestly I don't have much to say. It was completely the experience that you'd expect from a bar/grill. My regret is that I didn't get a chance to try the pizza! Next time. read more

Black Horse Tavern - Gorgonzola Burger and Hand Cut Fries! - American Near Me - Winchester, Massachusetts

Been here twice! Every time Im in the area it's my go to! Winchester,MA. Blackened sword fish, mango salsa fredhly dished, asparagus I asked to flash on grill for added flavor & spinach. It is always packed with locals. The food & service is on point. Must try! read more

Black Horse Tavern - Swordfish w/ fresh mango salsa - American Near Me - Winchester, Massachusetts

Came for dinner. The food as average with lots of options including for kids. Service was good.

Food was pretty good, I got raviolis and they were delicious! We sat outside and the table was slanted pretty steeply, but that's no one's fault. read more

Black Horse Tavern - Wild Mushroom & Chicken Ravioli. Really good! - American Near Me - Winchester, Massachusetts

What a nice spot. We had the chance to visit with the entire family on Saturday night, 7/10/21. Beautiful setting with outside seating and inside seating with wide-open windows for the summer breeze! We started with appetizers (coconut shrimp and wings). Both were fantastic and plentiful. Our server was fantastic....around and ready to help but not overbearing. Main meals included fish & chips, Sachem Burger and two fish taco's. All meals were awesome. Portions were great and served on time and with a smile. I have to be honest, I do not know what the bill was, but we had no qualms about the food, portions, service or ambience. Great stop! Winchester is lucky to have the Black Horse Tavern! read more

I ordered a $100 e-gift certificate last week and neither I nor the person I ordered it for have received it. I have called twice to find out where it is. My cc has been charged but no gift card. Each time, I left my name and number, explained the situation and was told someone would call me back. NO ONE has called me back. i should not have to chase them to correct this. They should be apologizing for the inconvenience instead of acting like they don't have time for the call. I will not order a gift card from this place again. read more

Our first trip to the Black Horse Tavern was for a quick dinner before our main event. We arrived at 5:30 pm and the place was already rocking. Although we were informed of a half hour wait, we were seated in 15 minutes. We were impressed by a big menu of apps, salads, burgers, and a variety of main dishes. Oh yeah, and some flatbreads and pizzas too. You can easily find something to fit your taste. We just ate burgers, that were juicy, tasty and cooked to order (medium rare for me). Here is a switch, we had no drinks, as we were headed to a bourbon tasting, but I did observe that they had a decent beer wine and drink list. The place has a cool vibe, but being totally full was a bit noisy, but it isn't a dealbreaker by any means. Pub fare you will enjoy. Have fun and go there. read more

Cauliflower buffalo appetizer fried unexpectedly delicious Buffalo chicken tenders only ok cut thin and fried Tasted good but slightly dry do to maybe thickness Had the grilled swordfish was good tasty and not dry Beer battered onion ring's fantastic light and crispy Fish and chips dish fish was not overly battered light and crispy Cole slaw was good Hand cut fried were not crispy maybe because restaurant was busier than normal and left on plate before serving they were tasty however Kids meals great choices and priced Will I go again yes read more

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Finally went to the Black Horse Tavern the other day. We had heard great reviews from friends. It did not disappoint! The food was great! Service was very good. It was a nice fall day, and the door was open. Perfect. read more

Food was great. Service was great. Sat at a high table near the bar and really enjoyed the atmosphere. My son and I really like the playlist - lots a great songs (old and new). read more

The food here is the shining star. Everything on the menu is fresh and prepared so well. The vibe here is some what odd. Hard to put a finger on it but it's a "Murphy Brown" secretary of experience every time we go. The host or hostess always looks surprised as to why you're there. It's almost comical. Prices are so reasonable. read more

Excellent food, service, drinks and atmosphere. Had late lunch. All of us there were very pleased with tavern. Thank you read more

We stopped in for a an early dinner and we wanted to try a new tavern. The place has a nice vibe and the staff were great. The food however might be some of the most exceptionally mediocre pub food I've ever had. I wish someone prepared us, a lot of the reviews said it was good. People are either trying to be too nice or are lacking taste buds. The calamari was probably from a frozen bag and was tasteless rubber. The buffalo chicken was ok but not great and the clam chowder was boring and odd tasting. We had a a ravioli which was the high point of the meal but at this point the bar was quite low. I love pub food and I think this place should up their game. If you go then I would recommend you spend the money on cocktails and fries, I assume the pizza might be ok but not go for the rest of the menu. Check out a place like Tavern at the end of the World for good pub food. read more

I've been here a few times. Always received excellent service. Tonight I sat at the bar and both Casey and Jenna were very attentive and personable. I had the spaghetti squash with the pesto and blackened chicken...it was FANTASTIC! Casey made my night and I will definitely be back. The people next to me got the pizza and it looked so good. I will have to come back! read more

The ambiance and service of this place is stellar. I love the patio and the overall atmosphere. The food was okay and the drink selection was also okay. I would say it's definitely worth a try but it definitely wasn't mind blowing. I got the prosciutto, fig and caramelized onion flat bread with a blueberry ale. I wish the flatbread had more fig and maybe even a balsamic drizzle to tie all the flavors together. We had truffle Parmesan chicken wings and you couldn't really taste the truffle. The pesto pizza my friend had was good and my friends seemed to enjoy their entrees. Maybe I just made a wrong choice! Definitely worth checking out and making your own opinion tho. read more

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Very poor service. Told it would be a 30 minute wait, ended up being about 90 minutes. Absolutely no urgency from any staff, 2 hostesses spent the entire time gossiping or otherwise on their phones. No visit from a manager or anyone. While waiting, multiple diners came to the podium to ask how much longer for their food to be delivered. Seemed to only be one waitress working on a Saturday night, and she wasn't too bothered to check on our table or the others near us. Food wasn't worth the wait in the slightest. Not bad, but not 90 minute wait worthy. Absolutely cannot recommend. read more

I like the ambiance here. On a cold night you can come in and find a warm place to sit and have a cold Guinness. On a warm night you can come in with windows open for a breeze to sit and have a cold Guinness. Either way you win. I'd actually give it 3.5 stars if Yelp allowed - a good place to meet up with a friend or two. 3 stars is typically a place I thought was decent but wouldn't run back to. 4 stars is a place I like and try to get to. I like BH enough to always recommend it as a meeting place but needs a certain something to get to 4 stars - maybe expanded plant based apps or a craft stout on tap? hmm not sure. The food is decent - actually I think the menu has improved dramatically over the past 2 years. I of course often review from the plant based vegan angle and will drop some comments with that in mind. The veggie burger isn't bad. The cauliflower app, which I think is a take on a Nepalese dish that I'd eaten originally at the Indian/Nepal restaurant in Ball Sq Somerville, would be good if they made that all vegan. I think they toss egg batter in there from what they told me. We make a version of this at home which is fantastic. If they could make it vegan, then it would be another menu item that would appeal to everyone and expand their customer base further - hey why leave out 5-10% of the people (and a growing number?). Service is always ok when I go. I noticed some complaints in other reviews. Maybe it varies based on the server but my experience has been solid on this front. Bottom line, it's Winchester, there aren't too many places to go (though that's changing) for a casual meal and drink at 8pm. Black Horse is not exotic, but does the job as a warm place to meet up with friends. read more

Black Horse Tavern - Veggie burger time - American Near Me - Winchester, Massachusetts

Absolutely delicious! Add in the wonderful ambience, excellent customer service, and friendliest of patrons. My daughter & I visiting from Washington DC to check out Boston colleges and Black Horse was the perfect choice for eats to begin our exciting and momentous journey to kickstart our trip. Will definitely return to this great restaurant with a phenomenal bar. read more

My wife and I have been going for the last 4 months. We love it. Awesome food, cool staff. Owners there a-lot. Nice guy.

well the bartender with the balding hair is rude to customer. the food is average. but way overrated - need new management.