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    Mammoth Tavern

    4.0 (617 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Danica M.

    A dinner at Mammoth Tavern is a must when visiting. It's practically a family tradition at this point. We come for the fondue, drinks and views. My personal favorite cocktail is the Butterfly Kiss featured in this review and the food it's always delicious. I have yet to see this restaurant without a wait or busy, but all of that is worth it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're in the area and would like a delicious meal and love a great ambiance, come to Mammoth Tavern.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Key lime pie and chocolate mousse
    Aoife B.

    The service was okay, the food took a little longer than expected and the drinks got forgotten, or left at the bar for long periods of time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The lighting was very calming, had a very warm cozy vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Cesar salad with the add on of shrimp was so refreshing. The fondue was delicious was a perfect appetizer for a party of 4 probably 6 max. Rounding it up the chocolate mousse was ok reminded me of chocolate pudding from elementary school, the key lime pie was to die for it was truly the reason to go back it hit the spot 10/10! Overall I give this place a 7/10

    Salted caramel ice cream
    Tiffani T.

    Came here for after dinner drinks since the bowling alley was closed for a private event. The Christmas decor inside was so cute and and festive which I loved. The server we had at the bar was great as well. They had a lot of interesting cocktails and pretty much a drink for anyone. I got a gin drink that had banana flavoring which I wish was more intense but wasn't bad. My bf for a bourbon drink that had a nice sweet finish. We also ordered the salted caramel ice cream which was good. Would def come back :)

    Cheryl H.

    The French onion soup is a must! This place is a gem, it get really busy on the weekends so I recommend making a reservation. They have the best staff, very attentive and friendly. I got the chicken sandwich, super good. And they have an excellent beer selection. We will be back!

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    John-lorrie B.

    Loved the food, service attentive and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the vibe fun & up scale[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] long wait to get in, but worth the wait!

    Butterfly kiss
    Kathleen R.

    Went with friends for dinner and we've been many times and loved it. Last night was no exception except our appetizer took longer to arrive and food was a little cold. (4) Not sure what the issue was but the food was still tasty but I would have preferred it hot. Love my favorite drink which is not on the menu, butterfly kiss. So pretty and tasty. Many tvs around to catch all sports and a full bar will keep you happy! Happy hour menu is great (4:30-5:30) and includes food from the full menu. Great deal! Enjoy!!

    Chicken sandwich, mac n cheese, etc
    Stephanie S.

    AWESOME food! We went twice in one week and between the five of us we tried almost everything on the menu: oysters, ribs, spinach dip, pretzel, onion soup, burger, chicken sandwich, wrap, Cesar salad, macaroni and cheese, etc. Everything was absolutely delicious! Service was solid--we enjoyed our waiter Jesse and wish I could remember our female server's name, as she was excellent as well. She was helping with hostess duties too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only downside is the restaurant is far too small to accommodate how popular they are.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They don't accept reservations so we waited more than an hour on a Friday night. Ugh. And unlike other places, they don't text when your table is ready--you must wait in the vicinity and be there when they call your name. Bummer. We will definitely return but will try to avoid a weekend night.

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    Loved this place! Great food, service and drinks. Will definitely be going back on our next visit to Mammoth!

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    Great food but the service was lagging a bit. Told us they will have a table for us in 29 minutes ended up being 45 minutes and we kept

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    Great food . Especially the short rib grilled cheese, Tavern Burger, Miso codand butternut squash soup.

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    Always a nice place to go in Mammoth. Food is great and people are friendly. Outside vibe is awesome!

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    I recommend only if you like hair in your food. Specially blended in with the meat of your burger or sandwich.

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