We happened upon the Boston Tavern about 8:00 on a Saturday night. We had just flown in from LA and needed some refreshment! We sat at the bar and had great drinks and excellent bar food! The service is what sold us, as we watched the staff move around, they were all happy, engaged, helping each other out! I asked the "manager" why his employees were so happy and he just smiled. He ended up helping us plan the rest of our trip in Boston and beyond and invited us to breakfast next door the next day. We showed up there too! Great experience! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good food, great people and fun atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Im a huge fan of this place, have been going here the past few years. With family, friends, date night with the hubby... every time it has been great. Service always great, parking is good as well. My favorite is their smash burger, also the "girl dinner" is fun. Im a huge fan of their ranch dressing - seems like it may even be homemade. Check this place out, I havent had a bad meal here! read more

Wings with the smokey grandaddy sauce were delicious but the blue cheese was weird. Very yummy beyond burger which is what we were looking for. read more

We went to the Boston Tavern for lunch again today. This restaurant never disappoints. The server was very pleasant, the food was excellent. Two of us got the Shanghai Chicken salad. Fantastic! The other person got the Philly cheese steak and Cole slaw. They loved it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant was pretty full for 12:45.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant is always clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Hoping that my 5 stars and excitable review are enough to bring the Animal Fries to the permanent menu, because boy are they worth the 5 stars alone!! My second time here, I enjoyed the delish chicken sandwich (which I admit was a bit steep of a price for only 2 chicken tenders) while others in my party enjoyed burgers and a rye sandwich. Everyone was satisfied! Our server was very kind and attentive, and we could tell that the bartenders were speedy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a classic Boston sports bar with trivia placemats and homages all around the restaurant. Very local and enjoyable spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Please add the animal fries full time! They're almost an exact dupe to In N Outs! So good. read more

Boston Tavern - Delicious Animal Fries - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Massachusetts

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I recently visited the Boston Tavern in Norwood Massachusetts, and I must say, it exceeded my expectations in every way - the food was delicious, the drinks were great, and the service was top-notch! read more

I was here a year ago. Sat at the bar, and after 15 minutes with no bartender approaching. I walked out. Decided to try it again the other day. Same experience, you feel invisible sitting at the bar while the bartenders chat it up with the regulars. Luckily a couple sat down next to me and when the bartender went directly to them, they said to her that I was there first. Thank you She took my order hastily. She quickly put menus in front of the other couple while I sat and waited. Fast forward, I ordered a cheeseburger med rare. It was actually very good. Unexpectedly big and delicious. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. The three stars is for the burger only. The bartenders are the most somber looking duds out there. read more

Our table all got burgers - smoke stackhouse, crazy manny burger, cheeseburger club. Generally it was pretty good, but a bit of a gut bomb, and the sweet potato fries and onion rings weren't worth the extra cost. Service was attentive and friendly, [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance is dark with memorabilia, and it was easy to have a conversation in terms of noise.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall okay experience but no strong reason to return. read more

Boston Tavern - Smoke stack burger with sweet potato fries - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Massachusetts

Food was horrible for my birthday dinner. We got take but I wish I was there to send it back. Ordered 2 chicken parm dinners, a turkey dinner, and a turkey burger. The chicken parm had chunks of breaded coating that were clumped on the chicken, no sauce on the pasta. About 80% of the pasta was dry/no sauce. Only under the chicken was there sauce. Me and my son were so disappointed. We once ordered a chicken parm that was amazing. This was not it. Also added the wrong pasta. How hard is it to get the pasta right? There's only 2 options. My wife's turkey burger was not great either. My oldest said the turkey dinner was good. It didn't look appealing though. Not like the photo on the menu. I doubt I'll eat there again. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a good (large but not sprawling) sports bar and grill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is also essentially an homage to Boston sports teams from years past and from present.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very nice people working here, and that definitely makes a great difference! The menu is sort of "standard sports bar and grill," with some fun Boston whimsy. Their burgers include eclectic toppings that are named after former Red Sox stars, and their prime rib is a tribute to Durgin Park, a much loved old restaurant in Boston, now closed. On a recent lunch, I tried the fish tacos, which were truly delicious. The fried halibut was fresh and not at all greasy, and came with toppings that were perfect complements for the three large soft tacos, as they still let the flavors of the fresh fish shine through. I asked for their onion rings as the accompaniment. They are very much homemade and crispy, and are best described as addictive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place has a very large horseshoe shaped bar, surrounding many televisions with various sports channels.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is bustling, but not nearly as overwhelmingly loud as at some other sports bars.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] With a good assortment of beers on tap, excellent food and reasonable prices, this is a winning combination! Four stars, as although the fish tacos were clearly five stars, I will go back to try other menu and bar items. But from this experience, it is definitely in "five star territory"! read more

Had a friend's lunch recently at Boston Tavern in Norwood. All in all, it was a very good experience. We all got different things, and all of us enjoyed the food. I had the Tenders, Fries and Rings which were delicious and served nice and hot. The portion size was impressive, and I had enough for two more meals! Our waitress was great... very efficient and pleasant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My only complaint is that the restaurant is quite dark and quite loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Although the food was very good, it was difficult for us to have a conversation because of the noise. read more

Our services here today at Boston Tavern were exceptional. House salad with a burger & hubby had the crispy chicken salad. Our server was easy-going and attentive, helping us decide what we would have for dinner. Everything was good, the prices were very affordable. Our food tasted great, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the tavern atmosphere was just what we were looking for[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]; Thank you, Boston Tavern, for an enjoyable dinner. read more

Boston Tavern - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Massachusetts

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very good experience. Food came out hot and in a timely manner. Everything was delicious. Our server was very attentive and kept checking on us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere for warm and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will be going back. read more

I liked the food and beverages. I thought the staff did a great job. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The nostalgic atmosphere was relaxing and fascinating, with the 80s music and memorabilia.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a mostly older crowd of couples and some families.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a fun night out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Immediately YES. The minute I walked through the door, I knew I came to the right place. I love a good sports bar, and this place delivered! My husband and I stumbled upon this place accidentally and decided to go in for dinner. We sat at the bar and ordered some "tall" beers. I got the fish & chips for my entree and my husband got steak tips. My fish was a huge flakey filet that was fried perfectly in a lovely light batter. I loved the tartar sauce and coleslaw that came with it - my only complaint is I wish I had more of each as they were both delicious! My husband said he enjoyed his steak tips and they were cooked to a nice medium-rare, as requested. I tried his mashed potatoes and green beans which were just the basics cooked perfectly. If we lived closer, we would definitely be here all the time! read more

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We were visiting from Miami and stopped in for lunch after looking on Yelp for a tavern type place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is spacious, clean, and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was tasty and prepared with quality ingredients. The cocktails were creative, festive, and delicious. We will be stopping in again on our next visit. read more

This is your classic local townie bar. Service is great, food is to be expected, drinks are cheap. Can't ask for much more. If you are looking for a white glove restaurant, this is not the place for you. If you are looking to grab a beer and some pub grub, this is the place for you! Will definitely be visiting again. read more

I went here excited to try it however the fried scallops were the worst I have ever had. I am someone that is pretty easy to please food wise but these were terrible. read more

The 3.5 star rating seems accurate to me. Food and service were decent. Got the pretzel for an app, crusted chicken, burger, and turkey tips. All slightly above average. Would prob return. read more

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After having cataract surgery, I was just looking for a hot cup of coffee and a burger. Coffee was cold, first and 2nd cup. I feel like the hamburger was bad. Had a funky taste. Brought it home to feed my raccoons. My brother got the Ruben, ate half, was not impressed. Oh well, you live and learn read more

Great spot to grab lunch or dinner, huge bar with sports memorabilia on the walls. Best to avoid during prime dinner times as they get very busy. Early bird & late night appetizer special available. Paper placemats with local celebrities to help pass the time while waiting for food. Lots of good menu options, my favorites include the mozzarella sticks & Elvis Memphis Southern Fried "Hot" Chicken Sandwich: Southern-fried boneless chicken breast topped spicy Southern hot sauce topped with pickles on brioche roll. Large parking lot available. read more

Boston Tavern - Beef Stew (special) - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Massachusetts

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The porter house steak was perfect. Amazing customer service and great food. Will be back soon for sure

I hadn't been there in several months and decided to try it again with a friend of mine. Now I know why. I like my burger cooked well which it was. My onion rings were greasy and the breading was falling off from the onions. Not appealing at all. My friend ordered Shepherds Pie and was expecting a crust along with a layer of meat and potatoes. To be fair, each restaurant has their own recipe but don't expect crust they only do a layer of potatoes no crust. The service was excellent. She offered was complimentary soup of the day.... Chicken Noodle, delish and checked on us a couple of times. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is typical tavern setting with sports memorabilia decorating the walls[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I just can't get past how bad the thick greasy onion rings were. Much better and less expensive places to go for a burger and rings. read more

We ordered the stuffed quahog as an appetizer. It came with a side of butter, which was needed as it was a bit dry but still very tasty. The lobster roll was filled with plenty of lobster. The baked scallops with buttered Ritz cracker topping were amazing. They were served with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was pleasant and the service was OK.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would definitely go back there again for the baked scallops. They were fantastic. read more

Boston Tavern - Baked scallops - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Massachusetts

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I live less than 10 minutes from this restaurant. I've come here once or twice. The meals here were never spectacular, but they were acceptable in quality, until my most recent visit. Our party of 4 came here on a Sunday night, and it was pretty busy. We waited only about 10 minutes and were seated. Even though Boston Tavern was not a traditional steak house, they have a decent selection of steaks. We've had them before. As I said, nothing super noteworthy, but okay. Well on this occasion 3 of our party of 4 ordered steaks. 2 ribeyes, and 1 NY strip. I know this was not the Capital Grill, so I wasn't expecting a miracle, But for a fair price, I expected a fair piece of meat. These were anything but. When the steaks arrived, we could see a lot of fat. We're not talking about the good kind of fat, like you see in A4 wagyu. This was fat and gristle. Okay, no problem, we figured we would just cut off the fatty parts and enjoy the better part of the cut. But that was not going to happen on this night. We cut into the steaks, and cut, and cut. It felt like cutting into a rubber flip flop. When I finally got a few pieces loose and put them in our mouths for chewing, it was just as tough and full of gristle as it looked. All three of us cut various parts of our steak and got the same results. These were the toughest, least pleasant steaks we've tried to eat in many a year. My original intention was to send these things back. But in between cutting off the gristle and then dissecting the steaks over and over again trying to find a decent piece, we had all pretty much murdered the steaks in terms of cutting them up. Very few pieces had actually been eaten, but it looked like we had "eaten" a fair portion of each. I didn't want to make a scene. So, I just asked for my bill, paid it, and made a note to myself not to come back. So, yeah, if you happen to be in the mood for family style dining and just thought you would stop by Boston Tavern for a steak, rethink that. read more

We ordered the dumpling appetizer and two Clam strip plates. The dumplings were of the same inferior quality that you'd get by buying frozen dumplings at your local supermarket and they tasted so plain. They didn't even manage to get the dipping sauce correct and this was just awful. The clam strips for both of us were overcooked and super chewy and rubbery. Again, I have to assume that these clams were purchased frozen and then heated and served. Unfortunately, the whole experience reminded me of going out to Friendly's, all in all. The prices, however, were NOT friendly...$13.99 plus tax (and tip) for 8 frozen out of a bag very odd tasting dumplings and sauce is ridiculous! Our waitress was distracted and kept looking at other tables when we gave her our order. We had so many complaints that we simply ate 1/2 of everything and just left. I'm pretty sure we would have been judged/labelled as "complainers". Overall, we just can't recommend the place, and we won't be going back. read more

Ordered potato skins and they were completely burnt. I had it delivered to hotel so no way to redo. Paid $19 for this. Also no utensils included. read more

Boston Tavern - Burnt $19 super skins. - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Massachusetts

Great food, great service and generous portions. I have been there several times and always left more than satisfied

Portions weren't bad but flavor was bland, nothing really stood out. Host/hostess are high schoolers who go into a corner to gossip and I don't know if they're short on labor but the wait staff seems either shorthanded or are also moonlighting as dishwashers because you don't see them often. This is more of a sports bar with ESPN on all the time that transitioned into a restaurant. As with all Western restaurants, the place is lit with a AA battery so make sure you bring a light to read the menu read more

We always are provided with the best service by Emily and Ashley. Unfortunately Ashley is moving on to another restaurant. Emily now has us for herself. If you go to the Boston Tavern Norwood ask for Emily. read more

Boston Tavern - The Boston Tavern severs. We had Southwest Chicken Fajita Salad El" Tiant's Smoke Stack Burger Carley's Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Massachusetts

I've eaten here a few times in the past week. The food has been tasty and plentiful. There is something for everyone. The staff is kind and engaging. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good place to watch sports.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend for comfort food. read more

Go somewhere else.... They add their own tip in.. Manager Dave thinks I am trying to get rich with a "check" for $8. Shame on you Dave!! He manages all 3 stores so stay away from the whole company if you don't want to get scammed! read more

Food was good. Honestly, service could not have been any worse. Waste of time sitting. I will go to the bar if I do come here again.

Typical bar atmosphere but great service and even better food. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the lobster was! Would totally go back. Norwood is lucky to have them. read more

In a word? Amazing! So great here! Their food is delicious. Very consistent. We have been to the west Bridgewater location twice & didn't realize there was one here. It's so fun and closer to home! As many 20oz beer as you can order. They will cost you of course. Food is scrumptious!!!! read more

Boston Tavern - a pint of beer on a coaster - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Massachusetts

Ordered lobster roll with clam chowder and they were great. Better than the one we had at that place by the harbor..I know, didn't expect that too. Lobster roll has clumps of lobster served on brioche sub! Omg! Their fish sandwich was perfect! Fish is bigger than the bread, I mean way bigger! read more

Boston Tavern - Lobster roll - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Massachusetts

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Went there Two nights in a row while in town Sunday and Monday night. The food was delicious and the portions were huge. Definitely will go there again when in town. Very close to the Marriott I stayed at read more

Great staff. Been many times. Never ordered buff chik dip before. Was absolutely disgusting. How they could even serve this is mesmerizing. I would never complain to waitstaff. They were great. Was like boiled chicken served with cheese and water. Want to throw up. read more

Boston Tavern - Half water. Really gross. - Burgers Near Me - Norwood, Massachusetts

Was excellent first few times. Went downhill recently. Most waitstaff excellent, but beware of Marylou, rude and nasty. Manager romping around the restaurant needs to learn people skills, very gruff.Food average. read more

Ordered some garlic wings at 11:55 PM came out at 12:28 AM Tryed them they really didn't have much flavor of garlic and parm thank god for the sauce in bag and they were not hot at all cool to taste . You get 6 wings which is actually 3 wings whole for 17 dollars and some change totally not worth it as I am a cook!!! read more