Cutest. Place. Ever. Seriously--if you're looking for date‑night charm or a family‑night win, this spot nails it. We hung out in the wine cellar's back room, and it was the perfect cozy hideaway for our crew of five. The service was on point, the food was fantastic, and I was this close to giving it 5 stars. But I walked out wishing the entrées came with a little something on the side. A small salad would've kept my stomach from whispering, "Hey... we done?" read more

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What an absolutely beautiful place. This place offers such a perfect backdrop for a meal and when we add good service and good food, it all adds up to a great experience. I was there for lunch and went with the fish sandwich. I would definitely recommend this. It was very good. If you are in the area, you are doing yourself a disservice by not coming here. I would definitely recommend the Kaufman Tavern. read more

We recently went to Kaufman Tavern for a company Christmas dinner, and I will absolutely be going back! From the beautiful Christmas decorations to the delicious food, I highly recommend checking this place out. We started off with drinks from their seasonal cocktail menu and had the Crispy Calamari and Crawfish Dip, both were excellent. I ordered the halibut, which was perfectly cooked, and the Brussels sprouts and fingerling potatoes were roasted to perfection. Several people at our table ordered the steak and said that it was delicious. Our waitress was attentive and friendly and offered great recommendations. Everyone at our table enjoyed their meals, and the festive holiday atmosphere was perfect for this time of year! read more

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We came to town looking to go somewhere else, but it was all booked up and we were very personally surprised when we got into this place. The corn bacon appetizer was very good. The fried chicken sandwich was also breaded and seasoned to perfection. The fish special was good but very overpriced I believe. The hanger steak was consumed very quickly by my 19-year-old. We will come back. Service and the bar area was pretty good concerned how busy they are. It was very comfortable and relaxing. Can't wait to come back. read more

Kaufman Tavern - Fried chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Zelienople, Pennsylvania

Always have a great experience here! Servers are always knowledgeable and fast, draft beer list is incredible and includes some local brews, and food is outstanding! Great happy hour in the bar too. If you come in the summer, the outdoor patio is the place to eat - if you can snag a spot! read more

Kaufman Tavern - New American Near Me - Zelienople, Pennsylvania

The espresso rubbed filet mignon won me over. I hate coffee and anything coffee flavored, so ordering that was a big risk, but I was REALLY in the mood for steak. Our waitress convinced me to try it and she wasn't wrong. She also helped me decide to get the white chocolate pumpkin spice martini as a starter. I was in a weird mood that night. I thoroughly enjoyed my shrimp bisque and shared a few appetizers from everyone's plates. I loved the calamari and that crawfish dip. I was here for a big family dinner with friends and not a single person said anything negative about what they ordered all night. Our waitress did a great job keeping up and I wish I wrote her name down so I could give extra kudos to her, but she's getting married soon so if she looks at these reviews, she'll know who she is. I really enjoyed the old timey decor and the fact that this hotel-turned-restaurant is steeped in history. It's a clean and classy time capsule, but also a bit on the loud side (volume-wise). Honestly, the only thing that would've made this whole experience more perfect is if they put French Onion Soup on the menu. And if they laid off the mushrooms. There are too many tasty sounding things with mushrooms on the menu I can't eat. (That's just me being selfish. Sorry.) read more

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We had an absolutely lovely dining experience here with another couple. The food was superb and the service great. The crawfish dip with crispy pita chips was really tasty and satisfying without being too spicy. We loved the pork chop and halibut entrees too. Fantastic meal. read more

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After church I was hungry so decided to try Kaufman Tavern and so glad I did. I stepped into a lovely historical building with a grand bar and numerous seating areas. I loved the ambiance, pictures, mirrors, wallpaper, etc. The lady bartender greeted me and helped me select my breakfast I chose the full meat omelet, potatoes and bacon. The coffee was delicious! and she kept it filled for me! The meal arrived very quickly and it was HUGE 4 egg omelet -- almost everyone left with a 'to-go' container as the portion sizes are very large. The bacon was crispy and delicious!!! and the omelet was hot and flavorful adn the potatoes wonderfully crisp. I truly enjoyed my breakfast and the atmosphere. I especially loved the old-fashioned toilet - it was clean and spacious. I highly recommend you stop in for breakfast - though the lunch and dinner menu looked enticing as well... read more

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This is a gorgeous tavern as the decor is superb. It's currently decorated for the holidays and my friends and I loved it. A group of us went here for and the server was amazing and very personable. I got the fish sandwich with fries and the fish sandwich was large and delicious. I got a sangria to drink and I would order it again, or go there solely for that drink as it was delightful. It was a good vibe and the food was good for all of us in my party. I would recommend this tavern if you are looking for dinner or want to enjoy a drink to end the night. read more

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Great little spot in Zelienople. It was super busy and a fun, lively vibe. We sat at the bar and had two appetizers and drinks before an event at JL Shorr Gallery Nextdoor. We had the crispy shrimp and calamari. All was great and the drinks were good too. I'd definitely recommend! read more

I went to Kaufman Tavern for a bridal shower over the weekend, and I will absolutely be going back to try their menu independently sometime. The event space in which the bridal shower was held was beautiful, from the wainscoting, to the herringbone floors, to the antique mirror over the fireplace. Though our servers weren't the most attentive (we didn't get refills until the main course was served), the food was very well done. The crostini's toppings were fresh and tangy, the salad was fresh, and the rice and corn with the creamy sauce (not pictured) was delicious. The star of the show was the steak. It was perfectly cooked and cut like butter, and the accompanying sauce was a great pairing that didn't take too much away from the steak itself. The potatoes served with the steak were also very good. We had a very simple dessert of vanilla ice cream with pirouette cookies, and it was a lovely way to end our meals. If all the food at KT is this good, you are in for a treat. I definitely want to head back and try more! read more

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Love sitting at the bar here for late lunch/early dinner after work. Teri the bartender is great. You can taste beers before deciding what you might like, and they have a large rotating selection, including lots of local taps. Their espresso martini is quite yummy. My favorites on the menu are the mushroom Swiss burger, the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, the skirt steak poutine... And their house made soups. But really you can't go wrong with most selections and I've honestly never had a bad meal here and I have been coming ever since they opened (we used to go here when it was the Kaufman House under different owners before there was a fire, and it was closed for a long time). It's housed in a historic building and they kept the renovations true to what the restaurant looked like before there was a kitchen fire. In the summertime, there are usually a few tables out front on the sidewalk and then there is also a back patio. If you go around the corner, you can park in a free lot behind the restaurant, which is nice. Lolev Brewing faces the back lot too. read more

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Sunday funday for our first visit today. Bartender was excellent. Food was great. Really fun place. read more

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I've had good experiences here and bad experiences here. I'm still torn on the joint, but their chicken sammich is outstanding. I know that much. read more

Waiter was forgetful. Pork chop was tough, hard to cut and hard to chew. Wild mushroom soup was good but got it after dinner. 4 brussel sprouts cut in half and I ordered cauliflower in place of potatoes. Maybe two tablespoons total. My wife had wild mushroom vegetable linguini in white wine sauce. She said it was very bland, and the sauce looked like butter. She did say it had a hint of white wine taste. Overall disappointed. May try it again but not sure. Bill was also incorrect. First time I've gotten 4 straws for a party of two! read more

Went here after No Kings Day, 3 of us asked for Bloody Mary's. Worst BMs ever. No celery, no spice, no olives, nada. Poured mystery mix over ice. Had to ask it to be shaken. $11 each. You can do better. read more

I love to eat here the food are excellent and the coffee is the best . It's so beautiful inside .Its not expensive

A very nice place. Ambience is nice and options are good. The price point is high, and certain dishes are hit or miss. I got the halibut, and the entire dish was fine, except the fish was dry. It was really dry despite the blanc beurre. I didn't even want to eat the fish-- I was gonna take it home and re cook it into something else. Not worth $32 in my opinion. I would try the espresso rubbed filet mignon next time. Crab cake appetizer is good, and so are the drinks. read more

I love this place! I've never had a bad meal, and their bar area is one of my favorite places to hang out. Not pictured, but the Italian bread and the olive tapenade were fantastic. The briny olive mixed with luscious olive oil made for a great bite. Also, the smoked wings are a must! Buffalo sauce had great heat. The star of the show was my smoked salmon burger. The smoked flavor gave lox vibes, but it was a hearty amount of salmon. The richness was balanced perfectly with the onion and arugula. My side salad was fresh and had a great pop of acid. I must have been craving carbs and ripped a piece of my bun off in the pic... the bun was good and fresh, too! Washed it down with a Merlot. I will be back soon! read more

Kaufman Tavern - S - New American Near Me - Zelienople, Pennsylvania

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My wife wanted to try one last time to find a good fish sandwich that didn't require an hour+ drive on the turnpike so we started out heading to a Log Cabin Inn. We hadn't been there in years but always thought it was good. Scratched that idea when we were given a tiny table stuffed into a corner within 12" of the table next to us and to top it off the table was at a 30° angle due the floor. Shame on people who "create" space to make a buck even if it ruins the entire experience. Out the door we go and my wife finds Kaufman Tavern on yelp and it's right down the road in Zelienople. Kaufman Tavern was charming, very well kept and as we were soon to find out, a fantastic place to enjoy an evening out for dinner and drinks. We sat at a high top with a street view in the beautiful bar and were promptly greeted by our server AJ. After reviewing the menu and on recommendations by AJ, we orders the roasted cauliflower with Asiago and mustard as an appetizer, the fish sandwich for my wife and the Halibut special over Jasmin rice with arugula and summer salsa Roasted Cauliflower: *Perfectly executed in terms of texture and roasted flavor on the cauliflower *The mild nuttiness and creamy Asiago was accented by the slightly acidic and sharp mustard and when combined with the cauliflower this resulted in perfectly executed and delicious start. Cod Sandwich: *Exactly what my wife was looking for *Fish was battered in a crispy delicious crust and the fish itself was still moist and flakey inside but not dry at all * Win #2 Halibut Special: *Exquisite *Fish with beautiful brown crust on top and absolutely perfectly cooked, flakey, moist and delicious interior *The bitterness of the arugula was a perfect balance to the slightly sweet and rich halibut *Summer salsa of strawberry, melon, and mango not overwhelming but a very nice addition to the layer of flavors and when combined with a the Jasmin rice, a pleasure in every way *Win #3 Desserts were chocolate cake and bread pudding created in-house and a superb ending to a great meal. Service from AJ was a 10+ and the manager who came to make sure our first experience was good was also a pleasure. Flavors, Quality, Execution, Service, Ambiance, and overall experience some of the best we have experienced in years anywhere in the area. Bravo! read more

One our favorite date spots. The food is always exceptional. Don't pass on the crawfish dip, order extra pita! The salmon is a mainstay for lent season. The staff is attentive and warm. Make sure to stop in if you're near charming Zelienople, you won't regret it! read more

Kaufman Tavern - London Fog Martini - New American Near Me - Zelienople, Pennsylvania

I came here with friends for a drink and some food. We got the charcuterie board, charred cauliflower, and the beet salad. Cauliflower was probably my favorite thing, but the cheese options came with a large slices. Overall it's a good option in zelienople and obviously a favorite of locals. read more

Excellent food, decor, and service. I've been waiting years for the Kaufman Tavern to reopen, and I'm not disappointed. I have to agree with Troy's fabulous review. The decor is meticulously Victorian. So why is the music rock music? I enjoyed the entire experience, my steak was cooked as asked, the dessert was stunning, and my server, Lacey, was highly skilled. read more

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I actually stumbled upon this place when looking at another area restaurant. Their is a public parking lot in the rear and if you use the front doors the hostess stand is a little in to your right. We were promptly seated for our reservations. Inside is quiet and tables are spaced out enough to be able to converse with your party. I must say, every entree we ordered was fantastic, no one, not even the kids had any complaints, every thing was delicious! I am very apprehensive about ordering a steak from anywhere but my favorite steakhouse but the filet minion was cooked absolutely perfect with a medium red warm center and the price was more than reasonable. We elected for desert and the cheesecake was fantastic. We did not know upon arrival but their is a speak easy downstairs that is open Fridays and Saturdays. The hostess was kind enough to give us a tour after our meal. We certainly will be returning! read more

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We had to wait literally 2 hours for our food to be served All other tables also had a very long wait. It was a Sunday evening too and really wasn't that busy. No apologies from the waitress We also saw little of the waitress. Will not be returning. My husband's beer was also warm. read more

So glad that Kaufman brought back the best turkey wrap ever created! Also best place in town to grab a quick business lunch. Terry gets us in and out quickly read more

Great date night out with friends. Good food, good service, and upscale ambience, including the price. If you have to ask you can't afford it....nice told my girlfriend's daughter in harrah's. ;) read more

Wait staff and patrons at the bar were friendly and helpful, as this was my first time at Kaufman Tavern. Lunch came out quick and food was very good. The corner location is very nice and the 'old timey' hotel bar decor makes you feel like you have gone back in time a bit. Great experience and look forward to visiting again soon. read more

My husband and I went here to celebrate Valentine's Day and it's the perfect date night spot -- from the lighting to the decor to the history of the building, it's a romantic setting for sure. We started with the bruschetta appetizer and it was so fresh and delicious. I ordered the pork chop, which came with charred brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes. It was great but I did question if it was fully cooked at its thickest part. My husband's New York strip was great -- it came with garlicky green beans and fingerling potatoes. The chocolate torte for dessert was great, but we should have asked if it contained nuts. The menu didn't say and my husband has a mild allergy so that could have turned out badly -- I took the first bite and was able to tell him there were walnuts in the crust. We would definitely come back for another special occasion -- we really enjoyed it here. read more

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Great place! Family friendly. Great menu. Except... they recently dropped my favorite item- pecan balls- from deserts selection! Maybe they will be back, I hope! Nice decor and great location in midtown Zelienople. Free parking in back. Love this place!! read more

We have dined here many times before Covid but last night was my last time I will go to Kaufman Tavern. I made reservations a month a head of time for Valentines Dinner though Open Table on their website. I had reservations for 5:15pm we arrived at 5:00 and was told to they would seat us closer to 5:15pm so we had a seat by the Host desk I got a message though Open Table that are table was ready or text 1 if we were on are way OK!! so we were literally 2 feet away from Host desk 2 people working there and we had to go ask them if are table was ready because I got a message though Open Table , he said yes ( WOW what if I had not brought my phone with me). So we got seated and in the menu book was a special menu for Valentines Night but only in my husbands not one in mine. We sat and waited for 25 minutes no water served notting!! there was 3 waitresses in the room we were seated in and none would look our way only walk to there tables and then leave the room again. So after 25 minutes of being ignored we walked to Host Desk and said we were leaving she just said OK. So disappointed with this restaurant we had always enjoyed it in the past and had good service but wow has things changed after Covid Very sad it was a great Restaurant before hopefully they will hire a new manager who will change things. read more

Stopped in here for lunch and it was really nice inside. Has a historical atmosphere with really nice seating. The hostess and waitress were both very friendly. In the menu it had the history of the location which was very interesting to read about. They have a large variety of drinks to choose from. Although we got their sweet tea which was very good. Then I ordered the mushroom Swiss burger and added bacon. My wife got the southern chicken sandwich. The burger was good but kind of bland, could have been seasoned a little bit more but the bacon I added did help. The chicken sandwich my wife really enjoy and said it was awesome. She is picky so if she liked it must have been really good! I would definitely like to come back and try more on their menu. read more

Kaufman Tavern - Southern Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Zelienople, Pennsylvania

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This was my first dinner at the Kaufman Tavern, and it was a wonderful experience. We had reservations on Open Table, but I am not sure we needed it. We were asked if downstairs would be fine to eat, and we said yes. It was very unique in the wine cellar, and we really liked the atmosphere, but there was only another table of 4. I ordered the shrimp bisque, and I was a little underwhelmed. It did not taste like it was cooked enough, and I could almost still taste the stock. Dinners were great! We ordered a Cuban with no cheese, a bison burger, and a salmon salad. We all would get our dinners again. read more

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We ordered a spicy manhattan and apple carmel mule to start. My mule was delish, the manhattan grew on my friend. My friend loved his bisque. The bread was fresh and delish, but the dipping sauce was a little bland. He ordered the special which was jumbo scallops and lump crab over cauliflower mashed potatos with brussel sprouts. And I got the pork chop in a demi glaze, with mashed potatos and brussel sprouts. My pork chop was thick and big, but at times not very juicy. My potatos were very good, but my brussel sprouts lacked seasoning. My friend loved his scallops and crab, but found his cauliflower mashed potatos had too much garlic and was not a fan. And did not like the brussel sprouts either. The waitress was excellent and the atmosphere was nice. read more

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I have been there twice in the last month & the food is amazing, the service was great & the price for the quality of food was good.

This restaurant is absolutely gorgeous with lots of character. This review is an average of two visits, both for special occasions - one being 2 stars and one being 4 stars. My most recent experience was somewhat of a letdown as both of our entrees were overcooked (my lamb chops and her mahi). This represented about 60% of our meal so it was disappointing to say the least. The crab cake appetizer and peanut butter pie dessert were both fine. Our waitress was friendly, but we made our reservation via OpenTable and asked for a little bit of privacy as this was our anniversary meal and first time out since our son was born. We were instead seated right by the entrance to the dining room and our occasion wasn't even mentioned. Our previous experience was with a larger group and we were put in the wine storage area in the basement which was much more private but a great experience. Much like my recent trip, my steak was overcooked so this seems to be a common problem. read more

Kaufman Tavern - Lamb chops - New American Near Me - Zelienople, Pennsylvania

Been coming here for years. We have had dinner here with family, friends, so many great memories. We also had our rehearsal dinner in the wine cellar downstairs. The facility was ADA complaint and the staff was very helpful with guests of ours with disabilities. The staff here is like a family and so kind. We really appreciate everything Kaufmans has done for our family. Highly recommend steak, crab cakes, seafood linguine, burgers, crawfish and crab dip. You must stop here. read more

We were just there and had a wonderful dinner. The server was friendly and answered all of our questions. I had a chicken dish that was wonderful and my husband had a shrimp and scallops dinner. Both were wonderful but he did send his plate back to the kitchen as his food was cold. The wait staff took it back to the kitchen and it returned hot. read more

Food was outstanding with great ambience. Service was slow and dessert was awful, unfortunately. read more

Kaufman Tavern - Shrimp and Grits - New American Near Me - Zelienople, Pennsylvania

Excellent service, especially as my salad was over dressed. My fault as I forgot to ask for it on the side. Our waitress immediately listened to my problem as I asked for some plain greens. She brought me a whole new salad in a few minutes! It was delicious. My husband got the beer battered fish sandwich, which was crisp and huge. It is a little noisy when crowded. We have eaten in the cozy downstairs on a Friday or Saturday late afternoon and I would recommend that space if you have hearing problems. We have been there 4-5 times in about a year and have always had super meals there! read more