Twice in one week to see how things go at the bar. So far our visits seem to be at the same table the last two visits and now we finally got stools at the bar. Pub feel with the bar lined with regulars who are having an open conversation across the bar. The seats we took were in the "Splash zone" which we found to be a true story! Occasionally the taps will "burp" from air in the line and beer will splash up from the glass. Thankfully we did not have food yet but were resourceful making use of the condiments caddie. We had their Chicken cordon blue sandwich, I am a sucker for every time and hubby had their fish and chips. Side of gravy for our fries too. Quick timing for our food to come out and with no issues. Bun was not burnt nor was the chicken over done like the first trip here. Fish and chips were amazing! Batter was not dense or heavy, light and complimented the haddock. Sweet potato fries for my man were very good with the right amount of crispy outside and tender inside. Service was great with the bartender happy to answer my portion question around the fish sandwich and meal. Meal gives you more fish. Being that this establishment is literally around the block from us, they will be seeing more of us. Great job and again, Welcome to North Deering tavern folks read more

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I had not been to North Deering Tavern yet since Samuel's had moved. I tried their brunch and dinner options within the same week. For brunch I sat at the bar. They have different rotating specials which is great. That is in addition to their constant menu. Brunch options are a little limited but there is a variety in different options. When I went, I got the Irish Benedict. It came with homefries. My eggs were overcooked so the yolk unfortunately did not run, which they should when poached. Despite this, the corned beef hash and hollandaise were delicious. They have tons of options for hot sauce, tobacco, or sriracha which I love. The bartender was friendly, knowledgeable, and we had quick service. It was pretty quiet for a brunch place on the weekend. There is tons of free parking, tons of specials, and more. When I returned for dinner, we only had to wait about 15 mins to be seated. It was super busy as the Celtics were playing. Our service was quick and awesome. We got our drinks quickly followed by apps and then entrees. The whole process was smooth and quick. We tried the half veggie nachos, cheesesteak egg rolls, buffalo wings, and the meatball and cheese sandwich. Everything was delicious and worth the price. I definitely want to come back for Tuesday night trivia! read more

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My wife and I have been trying to check out a lot of spots lately that have opened recently. This was our latest addition to that. With both of us working manual labor jobs in the 90+ degree day we had zero intention of cooking. So perfect excuse to check this place out. Despite driving by it many times in the past we never stopped by Samuels so have no comparison for better or worse that many may have. Overall the ambiance/vibes are sports bar/dive bar. Knowing this we had reasonable set expectations and accepted we would likely be getting "bar food". This was quite accurate in the end. Their menu has a decently wide amount of options that even picky eaters would likely find something they want. Burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, salads, apps to name some options. They had no cocktail list but a full bar so they should be able to make you any drink you'd like. We got Philly egg rolls as an app to split and it was a tasty start. My wife got their open face turkey sandwich, she thought much of it was colder than expected and overall not impressed too much. The potatoes that came with it were seasoned well and tasty though. I got their Cajun fried chicken sandwich and it was decent, but many other chicken sandwiches are overall better. Their fries were seasoned well and crispy though. Service was leaning closer to the bad side with long times in between seeing our server and also they weren't very attentive despite not being that busy. In the end I will say give the place a try for yourself as you may enjoy it more. Nothing food wise was great enough to push us to return. Their true appeal would be the bar/drinks, yet for me I would still go elsewhere that gave a little more effort into the cocktails/having a drink list. It's nice to see some creativeness with cocktails. read more

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Our first visit to North Deering Tavern. I know they opened not long ago, so figure they are still working out some bugs, but overall, we felt they were on the right track and we had an enjoyable meal for a reasonable price. First off, our waitress was sweet and attentive. She checked on us throughout our meal and requests were brought immediately. The food was overall good and with a few tweaks could be great. We started with the loaded nachos. Now, we are huge nacho connoisseurs and often judge a place on their nachos. They came out loaded with top cheesy layer and crispy edges, so we were excited. That excitement was diminished once we got through the top layer and the lower layers of chips and veggies were naked. When a restaurant can achieve the multilayer chip & cheese approach, where 'nar a chip is without cheese throughout, they earn our utmost respect. The salsa was jarred and average. No guac was disappointing. Keep working on it, kids. My son enjoyed his smashburger and fries. My husband had the dirty chicken tenders. The good - they are fresh cut chicken breast. The bad - could be the dirty style which has the sauce put on before frying, but they were a little dry/overcooked. I had the blackened fish sandwich which was on a nice brioche roll with lettuce and tomato. It was fresh tasting and I enjoyed it. I liked their coleslaw, which was mayonnaise based. One tip on both the burger and sandwich. There were no pickles on the side. A good pickle spear elevates a sandwich experience and finishes off a plate. Highly suggest. The beer menu was extensive, but noticed there was no cocktail menu other than some canned seltzers. Suggest some signature cocktails be developed and offered. We will be back to try again. read more

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Ate here the other day at the "new" Samuel's. It def has a different vibe than before. If you are looking for the same place as it was before then you aren't going to get it. But even though it's not the same, they now have lots more seating and a bigger bar. The service was friendly and quick. The food was great bar food. I got the steak and cheese and it was good and the person I was with got the bbq pizza. Drinks were also strong! read more

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Sunday 1/25 was my daughter's birthday so about 12 us got together for brunch at North Deering Tavern.....mostly for their buy one mimosa and your next one is 5 cents! They don't take reservations but we called ahead to give them a heads up. When I arrived they had set up the tables at high tops. My 91 year old mother can't get into those high chairs, so they pivoted and moved us. To add to the crazy day, their power went down so the server had to hand write all the orders and graciously did separate checks too! The service from Emily was fantastic. The food was fantastic....and I'm a tough critic of home fries. They were delicious. So was their build your own omelet. They have trivia nights and karaoke too. read more

Food was not flavored well or fresh. Service was good. Ambiance is unique. Lots of locals having consumed lots of drinks.

Food is sub-standard. Had the Fish 'N Chips with sweet potato fries. It came with a small dish of really awful coleslaw that looked and tasted like it was a week old. The one smallish piece of fish was so dried out it was tough as can be. Very disappointing. They give you mayonnaise instead of tartar sauce(blah!). The fries were soggy and greasy, not at all crisp on the outside. But the server was great and can't go wrong with a beer. Will not go back though. read more

I was charged extra for tartar suace with my fish n chips. Where is this normal. Food was good regardless

Our server was not attentive. The food was mediocre at best. Overall, very disappointing

Was in to watch a game tvs are old and outdated. food was over Cooked and salty. prices overall have gone up since there move. and a waiting list to stand at the bar! never heard of that in my lifetime. read more