This place is so good! It's in the heart of shopping in Cranston. They have multiple entrances when the weather is light, which brings in a ton of natural light. They provide good veggie friendly options and allow you to substitute items. The staff is very friendly, and attentive. I've come here before but not too frequent. However, today Ryan the bartender remembered my weird order (I am a vegetarian), from more than 6 months ago. That's impressive. They have large tvs for multiple options to view, but it's mostly sports. It can get a little loud, but it adds to the ambiance. The drinks are good and have some good selections. I try something new every time. It gets really busy in the evening. I think late afternoon is the perfect time. read more

Tavern in the Square - New American Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

This is a typical tavern/sport bar feel. We stopped for dinner while shopping. We got the Garden Bahn Mi Sandwich and the Buffalo Macaroni and cheeses. Serving sizes were large. They gave me enough broccoli for 3 people. We brought home leftovers. The Bahn Mi, which should be a pretty flavorful sandwich - was pretty bland. The waitress was not versed on their menu and couldn't tell me what type of bread it came on. I asked for a box for my left overs, as I try to portion my food. She thought we were leaving and immediately brought the bill as she didn't listen when she asked me why I wanted the box so early. Service was nothing to write home about. It was OK, but I'm not running back. read more

Tavern in the Square - Garden bahi mi - New American Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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I typically visit the wrentham location but received an email for my birthday and took advantage. Nachos are huge. I mean 2 people barely put a dent in these. I paired them with a blackberry sour beer. My only complaint was the tiny chicken pieces. I wish it was more like pulled chicken. My husband thinks it's canned chicken but so think it's just finely chopped. Server was friendly and attentive. I would return to this location. read more

Tavern in the Square - Blackberry sour - New American Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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Came here with a group of 3. Ordered the honey sriracha and buffalo chicken tenders. The chicken tenders were lukewarm. For 16 each I would expect better. The tavern burger was good. It had that grilled taste on a burger that I really like. Fries are okay. The service was alright at best. Our server was slow and she seemed very annoyed. We had to ask her to come by multiple times while she was serving us. For example she brought our drinks and left without asking us what we wanted to order to eat. She didn't check in us periodically either. I expected better but I could possibly return. read more

Tavern in the Square - Tavern burger - New American Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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Love the food, service and location. Great place to have lunch after my daughter and I spent past two days moving her into her new apartment ! read more

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Great atmosphere great staff. Great food choices and awesome drinks bartenders are awesome read more

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There were two dogs at a table INSIDE today and they definitely were not service dogs. The young kid ended up puking and we got to watch the dogs eat it from our table. I cannot believe the manager allowed these people to sit down inside with two dogs...nevermind the audacity of the couple to feel 100% okay bringing two dogs in with their young kid. They then sat there for an hour after the kid puked. Props to the young servers and busser who cleaned up after the kid and after the animals. I was disgusted. read more

Great atmosphere with tons of seating. Went with an older crowd, so it was a wee bit loud for them. Food was great as was the service! Would definitely recommend! read more

Went there for drinks. The location was good. I liked how it made me and my friend felt like its safe to walk at night there because it was very well lit. The drinks were great as well. Servers and bartenders were very helpful and polite. read more

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Great food and service. Delicious and tasty. No wait for a table either. They have a great menu for all tastes.

If you haven't gone there yet, I suggest you do. They have great food and appetizers and the bartenders are great love the ambience. It's not too loud. It's kind of cozy where you can have a good meal. read more

Service, food, drinks, atmosphere always amazing. The burgers are phenomenal as well as the selection of craft beer.

The interior is nice and everything looks clean. I think the food is good if not great. The spicy pasta isn't actually spicy which was a bit strange but it still tasted good. Our server was polite but it looked like he'd rather be anywhere on the planet than in the restaurant which was a bit of a bummer for us. Went on a weekday and it was still a little busy which I see as a good sign. I think it's a good option if you're shopping in the plaza and want a bite but I wouldn't tell you to travel just to go check it out. read more

Maybe an off day but the service was lacking today. Food just ok, drinks were well made Prices are jacked up though. $16 nachos with chicken, add$4.00 plus guac, add$2 now nachos are $22 $29 steak tips with fries add $7.00 now $36? plus drinks. $9.50 for angry orchard plus $13 each for a sparkler drink close to $200 for 4 just for lunch. Yeah, all set for a mediocre experience. read more

I first visited Tavern in the Square a few years ago and at the time felt a little underwhelmed by what I ordered. I waited a while before trying it again, but ever since I've been back, I have returned a bunch of times! Not only have I dined in but also ordered takeout and have enjoyed all of the food (and drinks) I have had since that first time. Some of our favorites for starters are the fried pickles and buffalo cauliflower. I also love the fish tacos and bayou pasta for entrees. They are very good with food allergies, and it's so refreshing to be able to order food for my nephews and know that they have a lot of really delicious options to choose from. read more

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Great place to come and grab a drink after work. I sat by the bar and ordered a strawberry margarita with sugar on the rim and it was bomb! Shoutout to Aaron our bartender, the customer service was great! It's in a shopping plaza so parking is something you will need to keep an eye out for. read more

Tavern in the Square - Tavern House strawberry Margarita with sugar on rim - New American Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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We had a great experience here. We were able to get a last minute reservation for 5 people. I didn't feel crowded in, and they're still doing a good job with social distancing even if masks are no longer required. The service was very good, and the drinks were great! I had the sangria, which was awesome. The fried pickle chips were delicious, and I really enjoyed the bbq chicken pizza. I got it with the cauliflower crust, and it was really good. I didn't feel like I was eating cauliflower. The kids menu is amazing. There are a lot of choices and my daughter was delighted she could get plain pasta with butter. And the prices weren't through the roof, which was awesome. All around, we had a great experience and I'd definitely come back read more

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Went to have a drink and appetizer. Nice restaurant cool environment lots of TV's indoor and outdoor seating windows open up large bar. We ordered two sour ale beers and the chicken nachos. The beer was tasty. The nachos were piled high but the chips were burnt and I felt like the chicken might have been canned. It was piled so high that it was actually difficult to eat and all the topping were on top so once you got past the top you just had a bunch of overcooked chips with no toppings left. I'd rather get a plate of nachos on a more spread out plate so it's evenly distributed and not so many wasted chips. We didn't try any entrees so we'll have to go back and try something different so I can update this review and hopefully have a better rating. The waitress was great and super nice. Definitely will return. read more

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I visited the place for the first time during the severe power outage the week of July 4. My power was out for a good day and a half and I had to get out. I ate some food so I wouldn't have to throw it out tavern in the square was open because they had power. I was dropped off there. I took two bartenders of the first shift and one bartender from the second shift that I was gonna be here a bit got another box saying I couldn't get another beverage until I had something. I told her my predicament. She was just selling. Try to leave. Go home to the Powerless house won't go there again read more

I loved the vibe of the place the food was good an the service was even better they were patient with me an my mother she had so many questions but they answered all of them an were sweet to her read more

I've been to other Tavern in the Squares and never had a bad experience but this was my first time at this particular location. The atmosphere was great, for a Wednesday night it was very busy but there was no trouble seating us. The staff were super nice and the food came quick. The waitress brought me a new water without me even asking. It was hard to choose just one menu item but the food was delicious. Would recommend. read more

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Food was great but service not as much wouldn't advise being seated with Rianna ruined my night with her attitude

They have many gluten free options, the food tastes great and I've never been sick from cross contamination. Highly recommend!

We went here for an interview lunch and it was pretty busy for a Wednesday. The weather was perfect at the time so they had the area open with wind blowing in which was nice. I ended up getting the fish tacos. The fish had a great flavor which sometimes can be an issue with fish tacos; the fish has no flavor. The avocado which is usually don't eat added a nice creaminess along with the sauce. The salsa added a nice mild heat and the cabbage was crisp. Really enjoyed the tacos. The service was really great. Very nice, attentive, and served with a smile. Also, the establishment had an upperclass sports bar feel compared to most sports bars I've been to. Overall, 4*... while I liked the fish tacos I'd like to try something different if I'm ever in RI again. read more

Tavern in the Square - Fish Tacos - New American Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

I sat at the bar and and the bartender was attentive and polite. I was pleasantly surprised by the number of gluten-free options they have as they had so much more than just salads. One of the things I miss is general Taos chicken, and they have it on their menu and it's gluten-free. While their food and atmosphere is not necessarily a five-star restaurant, I gave it 5 five stars within, the category they exist in which to me is a chain restaurant. I would way rather go here over the Longhorn steakhouse or the 99 if given a choice. read more

I really wish this review was better. After going multiple times, I will say the food is awesome, pricey but awesome. Service is lackluster. I don't like leaving reviews after one visit as it may have been a one off, but after the third visit things haven't changed from the first. I prefer to sit at the bar, usually better service, not here. Multiple bartender behind the bar but trying to flag one down to order a drink or food was a struggle. At one point not one bartender behind the bar. I'll go back one more time and hope that the previous three were an anomaly, but we shall see. read more

After the plastic incident - 2 different dishes with hair in it in same day. Kinda gross.

I have been there twice now. The first time we went with a large group it was great. The second time my husband and I went it was just fine. The space is big enough to accommodate large parties. It is a more classy sports bar with better food. I have ordered the chicken Cobb salad twice now. Each time it has been very large and delicious. The warm pretzels with warm cheese fondue were great. I would order again. I ordered the tat-or tots and they were a little soggy. My husbands ordered a medium rare burger and received it well done. I will try again maybe it was just an off day. read more

Came here on New Years Eve after the PC game (sorry about that, Georgetown fans) because I received a gift certificate from people at work and they take reservations on Open Table- a perfect storm. I didn't even know this place existed, as I am not a big shopper at Garden City, but it was crowded when we arrived, someone knows about it. As it was 8PM, there was no parking issue, as only the other GC restaurants were open at this time. We were seated immediately in the deceptively huge, open air, warwhouse-style dining area. There's good energy in the room, not too loud or overwhelming, however, for a very large, high end type sports bar style restaurant. There are lots of TVs and most of the seating allows opportunity to enjoy them. Not from my seat, however (see pictures of the lovely brick wall I got to look at). Dining room is clean and well maintained. Good sized oak tables, modern lighting and open architecture make the room simultaneously inviting, warm and "cool" (no charge for that one, Gina). The bathrooms were equally clean and well appointed. The faucet on one of sinks was broken, however and therefore only one sink was operating properly. The other issue that came up was the screws that are inexplicably drilled into the tables on all sides have rough edges heads and the one by where I was sitting caught and pulled out my sweater. Not a great feature. Menu is interesting and there are a lot of favorites and little twists on classics. We had a couple of burgers, a pizza and a quinoa bowl. There's also an extensive drink selection, with 36 different brands of bourbon/whiskeys, etc and a large selection of beers and wines. Food came reasonably quickly but was served to us in a hit and run style. Dropped and ran. No one asked if we needed anything else. Fortunately, our server came by a few minutes late(r) and cleaned up that issue. The pizza is hand stretched, with very fresh toppings. The thin crust dough is chewy and tasty and the perfect size as well. The quinoa bowl was "delicious" with "a lot going on" in a medley of beets, squash, green beans, goat cheese, cauliflower, avacado and some other toppings that could not be identified, but added texture and taste. The beef and turkey burgers were devoured so quickly it was hard to get a review beyond two thumbs up and smiling faces. Add a warm skillet chocolate chip cookie and ice cream and you've got a pretty great dinner for the family and friends. Overall, great room (depending on where you're sitting), average service, really good, fresh, creative, from-scratch food at good (for the location) prices. It's worth the visit, as the things that kept this from being a slam dunk may be ameliorated at another day/time. It's quite a good option for a family or sports enthusiast. Something for everyone. Give them a try. read more

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We have not been to Tavern in the Square since just before the Pandemic as their wonderful buffet has been discontinued due to what we are all undergoing. However, we were in the area in the late afternoon and decided we wanted a late lunch and so glad we did. My husband and I were thrilled with the vegetarian pizza or as the menu indicates: Pumpkin & Goat Cheese Pizza, consisting of caramelized onions, pumpkin seed pesto, hot honey. It was scrumptious! And to that, we shared the huge, tasty chopped Greek salad with romaine, veggies, roasted chickpeas, mint, toasted pita, kalamata olives, and feta served with a lemon tahini dressing. We were both very satisfied with the quality and quantity and would definitely order those two items again. Tavern in the Square is really a special addition to the shopping area of Garden City! read more

While this restaurant has been open for a year now, I finally decided to stop in for a quick bite. Located in the beautifully updated and ever expanding Garden City, it's quite deceiving from the outside. I walked in and couldn't believe how big this place was! I went on a Wednesday evening and it was pretty busy with most tables occupied. My friend and I really enjoy sitting at the bar and there were a few open seats. The bar is big with plenty of beer choices on tap. Our bartender was very personable and friendly. I had the spicy Margarita and my friend had a beer. My drink was delicious. We were only there for a quick bite so we ordered two appetizers. One was the buffalo style cauliflower bites and the other was their classic pizza. The pizza was very good and the cauliflower bites were nothing I've ever experienced before. They were really delicious! Perfectly seasoned with a tangy buffalo sauce with a side of bleu cheese dressing. I was eyeing some of the entrees that were ordered by other peeps seated at the bar and they looked delicious as well. The tavern has a modern industrial decor with beautiful lighting. There's a large steel open oven with an open kitchen. I didn't count the number of tv screens there were, but there were plenty!! This is a great place to dine and drink, a bonus if you enjoy watching sports in a really nice environment. The prices were reasonable as well. Looking forward to returning for one of those steaks I was admiring on the guy's plate next to me. : - ) read more

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Food is actually good, service good, drinks are super small. Pictured is a cocktail, the first glass it came in was tiny. The person who ordered asked if the next round can be poured in a different glass.. here's the end result. Will I be back? most likely. The steak salad, nachos and bang bang broccoli are the best items on the menu. Hopefully this place doesn't decline over time, as most restaurants do. It's clean and the service is good read more

Tavern in the Square - Honey talks - New American Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Nice night out! Came here on a Saturday since this place stays open later than other restaurants. Ordered an appetizer of Southwest tots for 13 usd and 2 IPAs on draught (Medusa and Captain's Daughter) for about 8 usd each. Here are my overall thoughts: Pros - Fast and friendly service - Good portion sizes - Affordable prices - Relaxed ambiance...good for a casual date or a night out with friends and family - Plenty of parking (right in garden city) - Large space...so even if it's packed, you'll be able to find a seat Cons - Can't think of any....oh! Right, so if you want to grab a tower, you must be at least three people to order one...I was there with one friend so we ended up just grabbing a beer each lol read more

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This for me was just an okay meal. I came here to meet a friend for a quick bite and we hadn't been able to hang out for a while so it turned into a longer dinner. We ended up getting the bang bang broccoli which I thought was terribly mushy and I didn't quite care for it. I ended up getting the Nashville hot fried chicken which also was just okay. For my drink I ended up ordering a cider which was pretty good. Service was okay They are very busy The waitress spilled a lot of alcohol and water over my purse. Totally her mistake but it's something that I would hope they pay more attention to and not being such a rush. Overall I thought that the value for the money was a bit overpriced and I'm not sure I would be in a rush to come back here again especially with legal Sea foods down the way and it being such incredibly good food. read more

The hostesses took our phone number for the wait but then proceeded to call names in a crowded area where no one could hear. The table we sat at, everyone was leaning against it and talking really loud while they waited for a table. A wall or partition should be in place. Food was mediocre. The wait staff was really good and the ambience and vibe are very cool. They need to create an area where people can wait so it doesn't disturb everyone eating. Also just do a normal burrata the cherry compote is absolutely not it. read more

I find this place just ok. We have gone here a few times mainly for a bite and a beer. I do like their draft beer selection which even includes my favorite, Allagash White. We usually just order appetizers, so nothing too special there. They have TVs for anyone interested in watching some games. I'm docking another star since last time we went, we were urged to leave 40 minutes before closing time. They turned off all TVs and music 20 minutes before that. Not like a second round of drinks from us would have made their evening, but it was a shame that they advertise closing time to be 10 when they start closing by 9 with no explanation. It won't prevent me from returning (although it won't be on a late night again), but I wouldn't recommend the place to others. read more

Tavern comes through again! Weekday lunch, seated by all the big corner windows up front. Second visit here. Awesome rewards program and a special one day discount for items on the G-free menu items sweetened the deal. Server was on it, from A to Z. Ice tea was balanced with no bitterness. A choice of several huge side servings of their salads can be ordered with an entree for 8 bucks. We both had the Greek salad with roasted seasoned chickpeas, kalamatas, grape tomatoes and crisp lettuce tossed in a light, zesty dressing with a ton of crumbled feta and pita shards. I knew upon finishing the salad that we would be taking home a good portion of our mains. Husband had Steak Tips with bourbon glaze, generous pile of mashed and tender crisp broccoli. That leftover steak made outstanding sandwiches next day for lunch. I did the killer Bayou Chicken Pasta. Roasted jalapeno and onions in this one. GF rigs, spicy cream sauce and plenty of melty cheese. Chicken was tender and great grilled flavor.Took half home as well, but finished it later that night. Great bang for your buck and excellent quality! Atmosphere is animated, but not overbearing, and sitting by the windows is great people watching. People are happy with spring. Everyone we encountered on staff was fun and doing their job. read more

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It's a convenient location in garden city to grab a drink with a friend. Nothing to write home about. Plenty of space for larger groups too. Very nice when they open the doors and you can get a nice breeze. Drinks and Apps are pretty good. I'd go somewhere else for dinner though. More of a happy hour or lunch place for me. read more

Tavern in the Square - Nachos - New American Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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Legal seafood has a very nice interior and nice big space. The food was really good and I really enjoyed the lobster and clams they had a really good taste and good seasoning. Our waiter was super attentive and respectful, i'm looking forward to coming back! read more

Food was delicious but my chicken sandwich didn't come out until the rest of my party had already eaten their meals which was disappointing.