Where to begin... This review is not reflective of our lovely and amazing server who tried valiantly to give us a great experience despite the bar and kitchens complete incompetence and lack of care. There are many things that shall be mentioned in this. Firstly, I ordered a Guinness and my misses ordered a gimlet...a classic cocktail with three ingredients. The bartender handed our server what I can only describe as a massive pour of gin with 5 lime wedges and a splash of club soda. Now we enjoy to drink as much as the next person...but not what you want before going into what we thought would be a reasonable pub dinner. Or what you would expect when you order a gimlet. Guinness was great. Our server came back and asked if everything was ok, so we had to have the awkward conversation where we try to get a simple cocktail without outright saying the bartender doesn't know what he's doing. We give the ounce-age and drink making directions. Yet again a gimlet did not arrive. Onto the food. Now I know we are 30miles from the cape but acquiring "fresh" (as it was described on the menu) cod should not be a challenge. The fish sandwich I ordered looked like the perfect simple sandwich you would order at any great pub with access to fresh local (less than 30mins local) cod. What arrived was vastly different. As I took the first bite, it was evident that this fish was frozen, overcooked, on its last grim day of complete carelessness of product and absolutely no salt. Not even on the limp, pallid fries. No salt on fries? Who does this? My misses who ordered their $14 "harvest" salad received what I can only describe as bagged mixed lettuces tossed into an aggressively big bowl, with dressing that tasted like pam spray. Again no salt. There was some julienned carrots tho so...that's cool. After telling the server that we wanted the bill despite our full plates, she asked if everything was ok again. We told her there were some issues with the food but that we would be happy to pay for everything and there we no service issues. She was great. She told the manager and he took off the fish sandwich BUT like a coward he sent her back to tell us about the final bill. Again, we were happy to pay for everything and make sure our server was tipped for her time and tremendous effort. For a manager to send her back to apologize for what was not her fault reflects his disinterest in caring for staff or customers and his complete obliviousness to what it means to provide a proper experience. We essentially paid over $60 to have two guinesses, a "gimlet," and the kitchen's underseasoned, expired product.. read more

Had a reservation. Hosts had no idea what they were doing. One of them gave me a nasty attitude. We've been coming regularly... that was the last time. Work on customer service. read more

Very nice atmosphere! Was able to sit near the open windows on a beautiful day. Food and service were great!

Service is not friendly. Two friends and myself came here on st.patricks day they were pretty dead and still disrespectful found a hair in our food and was not happy with the drinks. They can do much better with just a little effort. read more

Until today I don't understand this place. The food is terrible drinks it's just as bad. I feel like when people go there they just don't know much about good food and good drinks but it's still bad. I will not recommend to no one even to no one. read more

Bathroom was extremely dirty when I was there 8/9/22. It smelled horrific and there were feces smeared all over the toilet seat. A complete health hazard. Drinks were good, food was nothing that exciting or tasty. Hoping the bathroom mess was a one time thing. Would love to try them again for drinks and apps at the bar. Hoping it was just an off day for them. read more

This is a nice place , service from waitress pleasant. Though sorry to say wasn't impressed with the quality of food . Burger was overcooked, why would you put the fries on top of burger ?? Makes no sense, they were soggy and gross. Totally not impressed with the food at all. read more

Lemme just start by saying whoever the manager at this place is was the most miserable person I've ever met. Sure it's thanksgiving and maybe she had to leave dinner early but Jesus Christ from the moment we arrive we were met with passionate rage! She didn't make me feel welcome for one second... we were borderline harassed! I hate leaving this review because I love this local bar but the manager needs to drink a beer and chill out on a hammock for 25 minutes read more

This is the best service I have ever experienced at a restaurant. Also, the trivia every Tuesday is delightful. I will be here every week for sure! The kids love it too! read more

I've been this place a few times keep hoping it will get better, but it never does. I've always had a very pleasant and helpful service, but the food is subpar and the drinks are over priced and watered down. I don't think they know how to do much more than pull a beer or pour a glass of wine. Most of the clientele seem to be locals who know each other and certainly don't make you feel welcome if you come and sit at the bar with them. This is a great location in a spot that could do so much more. And they did a great job during Covid turning their front parking space into an outdoor eating space. But again, I wish they would improve upon the quality of their food and take more care into the crafting of their cocktails. read more

Thank you Southside Tavern for the wonderful service and the delicious food. The surprise party we planned was a great success thanks to your staff. I highly recommend this restaurant for anything from appetizers and drinks for two to a large gathering. read more

Usually okay food from southside, sometimes it's a hit or miss with take out vs dining in. This time we ordered a few minutes before the kitchen closed after leaving a concert and it was the worst decision ever. My chicken wings were slimey and undercooked. A apart of the wing even looked rotten. As a regular, I'm very disappointed and grossed out . read more

To support local places during the pandemic, I got take out from a few restaurants several times, including this one. I'll revise my previous statement to say the quality of food is well above average for a bar/pub. It now seems like they have permanent outdoor seating, which is great. I will maintain, though, that it is still crazy loud! You'll spend the meal talking at a much higher volume if you want to have any conversation with your friends. read more

If you like to be treated rudely by bartenders, mid and upper management then this is your spot! If you can sit behind the customer is wrong and treated like a second class citizen- you will love this place! If you can appreciate the pure shock value of total disregard for your experience that was mishandled and inappropriate- run to south side tavern! Be sure to enjoy the most disrespectful human let alone bartender who has reddish hair and beard and ton of tattoos ( nothing against the tattoos!) also be sure to pick your jaw up off the floor when Rachel the assistant manager is on a power trip and can not be reasoned with! It's too good of an experience to pass up! read more

I was totally shocked the way I was treated .I had a guest in from Vermont the bartender wanted to see the out of state ID and also another form after 20min she was denied . I wanted to speak to the manager Matt and ask if he could take a look because we already waited 20 min . He was very upset I questioned him actually thought he was going to hit me . Matt told me to go fuck my self I'm a 60 yr old woman and Our poor server was in tears ! read more

very good casual food. service was good. would definitely recommend if you are in the area.

Pros: Beautiful outdoor seating and perfect service. Cons: Inadequate parking. Handicapped spaces are inexplicably farther away from the entrance than all other spaces. Also, their black bean/veggie burger was roughly the texture of guacamole. The mouth feel wasn't good. I feel like I was eating guacamole on a hamburger roll with onions, lettuce, and tomatoes. I didn't see any other vegetarian options on the menu, and I wouldn't recommend this burger. In summary: It's probably a good restaurant for the right person. But it definitely is not a place I'd return to. read more

Santa Fe chicken wrap is garbage. Do not try. It was the worst thing I have ever had and has potentially turned me off from eating chicken for the rest of my life. I honestly expected a lot more because the other meals my pals got looked delish - buffalo chicken sandwich and buffalo chicken Mac n cheese - the chicken they received in their meals was WAY different than the grade D wannabe perdue grilled chicken strips in my wrap. Utterly disgusted. However great bar atmosphere and a big fan of the Kung pow cauliflower ....should have stuck with that. read more

This has been for a couple of years now Braintree's hot and happening restaurant, it's always packed. The food is good, they do a great burger, the Mac & Cheese is very good. Overall the items on the menu are winners. The one downside is that because it gets so crowded you can feel literally surrounded by people. The tables are in some places inches away from each other, and the bar gets so packed that the people standing having a drink are halfway into the dinning area. So if you don't like crowds, be warned. read more

Guess I hit the wrong star and was given a bad review myself I did give notice and td I'd get a raise but again never got it no big deal do not want last check from them I forgive the owners Morning Drew, It's not much but we are gonna give you a little raise, appreciate you helping us and we're working to get more things dialed in where we can give y'all more money in the future that's from the owner of the establishment This is my last week bro this was from me giving notice so do not know what the owner is talking about no big deal have asked them to leave me be l read more

Good music. Good ambience. Like many bars, they have many TVs. Their Wi-Fi did not work for me. Food is good but they don't have too many vegetarian options. You have to try the Mac and Cheese! Delicious!!! They have plenty of parking. read more

My waitress hustled harder than Ive seen anyone work in a long time. The staff is productive and resourceful. Food on point! The best honey mustard Ive had in a long time is included in several options. read more

Have driven by Southside Tavern numerous times in the past month but have never actually stopped to try, last night be and GF decided to give it a shot. Service was great, were seated almost immediately. She got the watermelon cucumber mojito that was refreshing and tasty. For an app we got the steak and cheese spring rolls that were very good! For dinner she got the Cajun salmon and I got a buff chicken pizza. My pizza was one of the best buff chic bar pizzas I've had in a long time. Would def get again! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time. Every year I come here for my birthday snowstorms or shine. My birthday is snowstorms favorite month you can take a wild guess which month. Anyways , I love the chicken Marsala and chicken wraps. Don't forget the beer ! read more

Southside is my favorite local spot in Braintree. The atmosphere is great, the food is good and the drinks are always cold and delicious!

Looks good if I was ever able to eat. We've been here standing since 10:30... (its now 11:45) they apparently are holding tables for 12pm. There's also 2 people sitting at another table just drinking water. They shouldn't have taken reservations during a World Cup game. Sucks cuz I was hoping to add this to our regular brunch spots - it probably is good on a normal Sunday. Just poorly managed during a big event. It's busy but not really to capacity. Hell, I would have eaten standing until they could find us a table. I've actually never heard of a bar/Buffett holding tables ever.. never mind during a major sporting event. I could have eaten and been gone by now. read more

Southside Tavern - American Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

This place recently open this year and was total transformed to a ultra chic sports bar with nice picture windows on the bar side of the restaurant.. It boast plenty of flat screen TV's to watch a sporting event here, the bar side does get extremely loud when they have the volume up. It is all high top tables & stools in this section. They carry a lot of different bottle beers & have a great selection of martinis too. The dining room can hold a lot of people however there are no booths what so ever. I came here with my girl & guy friends last night, (Friday around 8:00pm). We got seated right away, but I think after a certain time, they do start checking ID's. which at my age, I love getting carded. :) We started with the Buffalo Chicken Dip. Shredded chicken with melted cheeses baked, served with vegetables sticks & tortilla chips. on the Entrees, we got 2 pizzas to split between the 3 girls, it is a traditional pub thins crust pizza, mushroom & sausage and plain cheese. Nice & Fresh with gooey, cheesy love. One of the guys got a Bacon Cheese burger, which came out a perfect medium rare & was huge, you can get a choice of regular fries or sweet potato fries & the other got a Reuben that was piled pretty high. The food was great, but the service is very inconsistent here, the waitress in the dining room was great but later in the night we moved over to the bar area & our waiter sucked. we wouldn't see him up to 15 minutes at times even after placing out drink order. But he was right there with the check when we were cashing out for the night. read more

Have been there several times. Food is always excellent. Service is good. It can be loud and crowded. If the Patriots or Red Sox or Bruins or Celtics are playing it can very loud. And fun Their fish dishes are very good. Excellent burgers. A large number of possibilities on the menu A top notch local bar restaurant where you will know you are in New England, and not at the Cheesecake Factory read more

We were hungry. My boyfriend found this restaurant. I checked yelp - reviews were good, so we decided to give it a try. So glad we did. We got seated right away, we were happy. It's a good sized place with lots of seating and a bar area. We started with the pretzel sticks - huge fan! We both got burgers...he ordered the fireman burger and I ordered the classic...oh by the way - they have tater tots! How could you not get them with your meal?!?! Everyone was very friendly. Our server was great and very attentive. I asked about their brunch and our server was nice enough to take some time to tell us about it. I can't wait to try it. We will definitely be adding this place into our mix of favorites. read more

Southside Tavern - Pretzels!! - American Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

Good local place! Nice to be able to go to a local place that is not a chain. The Sunday brunch was really good! Buffet style but you can order an individual omelet. I also liked that you could "make your own" mimosa if you are with a group. You get 4 different types of juices with the champagne bottle. read more

Cheese pizza with bacon was a 5 out of 5. Can't wait to come back for another go! Great south shore bar pizza!

I live within walking distance from this place, and I have to say, it's pretty good for a townie bar in Braintree. Recommended apps: Fried pickles, fried mozzarella Recommended entrees: Steak tips, chicken club sandwich, salads, fried fish sandwich Drink list is pretty sweet, and they always have good brews on tap. Check out their daily special menu - always something good on there. read more

Sunday brunch.... Over all experience was mediocre. Not much of a selection.... most of it was cold. Service was okay... the omelette was good... but over priced for quality and variety. read more

Stopped in to try Southside Tavern for a late lunch early dinner after a Hull day of shopping. Was in the mood for a tavern burger. Was seated right away. The restaurant was on one side and the restaurant on the other. Televisions everywhere to view your favorite sport events. Our waitress, Bridget was awesome. Attentive and friendly. Ordered the nachos with chili for appetizer. Wife ordered the steak tips (medium rare) and the perogies for myself. Food was delicious, cooked perfectly and good amount. Fairly prices. Definitely on our list to return and try the other great items on the menu. read more

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On the way back from Newport on July 7th, we stopped to get lunch at Southside Tavern based on the wide array of food they offered and patio seating. (I believe it was) Rory was an excellent server. Being our first time, we asked for recommendations and she delivered. She was super patient, esp w my 9 year old. To start, we got the Buffalo wings. Solid wings. The perfect amount of sauce. My brother got onion strings to put in the salad we were going to share, but the rings didn't last until then. Tasty! My brother and I said we were going to split the Ceaser salad w steak tips. We should have gotten the steak tips w ceaser salad as the salad came w 3 or 5? tips and we wanted more. The salad was great (homemade croutons) and the tips were grilled perfectly. I enjoyed the marinade and the fact that it wasn't teriyaki. Since I also got the scallops plate, I only took one steak tip. My plate was surprisingly delicious. The seared scallops came on a bed of bacon and corn and topped w a avocado/jalapeño mousse w asparagus as my side. The combination of flavors was very tasty! My mom got a bunless California burger that had guac and my son got a plate of kids spaghetti and both liked it. For dessert we got two skillet, chocolate cookies w ice cream and it was the perfect ending to the meals. I wish I would have taken more pics! We live nowhere near the south shore but this place was great and busy, even in the middle of a Tuesday. With all of this food and a couple of beers, the bill came to $118 which I thought was fair. read more

Southside Tavern - American Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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Best place to go!!!! Food, waitress,bartenders and staff overall .. every time I go out to eat it just gets better and better. If you haven't been it's a must!!!!!!!! read more

Hello, I ordered for the first time a week ago and I am very happy that I I did. I had the panini with the sweat potato waffle fries on the side. It was delicious!! Also I had the sunset sangria the white one and it was good. Definitely ordering again. read more

Came here for a take out order and the food was deliciousssssss! Juicy steak tips cooked to perfection and the employees were so nice and pleasant considering the current climate of the world. Can't wait for my next meal read more

Was in town for the weekend with my college roomate and decided to meet another friend here for brunch!! First off the buffalo chicken dip for an appetizer was a m a z i n g. The dip came with chips, carrots, and celery to dip. I got the taco salad for a main meal and it was tasty. They give you a lot of food for the price. My friends got the mimosas (3 each) and it tasted delicious!!! read more

Southside Tavern - Taco salad! - American Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

Pretty bad service. Flies were everywhere, the floor is dirty, the bathrooms smell, and the food was like eating thawed grocery store appetizers from the box. read more