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    Tavern on the Hill

    3.4 (200 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, Bars, Barbeque
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    TAVERN ON THE HILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Our view! Make sure to reserve.
    Michelle O.

    For the love of god if you're even an hour away, take the drive! My boyfriend and I came from New York to visit family and came across this beautiful gem! The view, the food and the service! (Thank you Emma for your hospitality and humor) we had the French onion soup, wings, brisket poutine, meatballs and macaroni and cheese. I could only wish i can teleport for the wingssssss!!! Jesus! The chef is creating magic back there. lol.

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    Jan B.

    We enjoyed our dinner at Tavern on the Hill. We were seated promptly, and this was quite surprising because there was nine of us. We looked over the menu and decided to start with drinks. I had a rum and Diet Coke and it was perfect. We then ordered our dinner. I had the pulled pork platter, which was delicious and everybody was commenting on how delicious the dinner was. We enjoyed our time at the restaurant and it was very good.

    Hot and hangry on deck, I have no food, no fan, no sympathy!

    Service was friendly and helpful and apologetic and sympathetic. Waitstaff was spot on, selling appetizers pushing drinks, smiling and friendly. Kitchen staff was understaffed and not able to keep up with the dinner rush, never mind a sunny Holiday Saturday night. The manager apologized and brought the food after about an hour and a half wait. Ambiance; nice view, bring your sunglasses, and ask for cold drinks because it can be hot on the deck in the sun. Don't wait to ask for a manger. Expect nothing and be pleasantly surprised. Food is not worth the wait, fatty meats gave me upset stomach.

    The Original Plate
    Shannah E.

    Some of the best BBQ on the East Coast!!! My friends & I discovered this place after a long hike in Russel last year. We drove up 2 and a half hours from RI to come back!!! The food is insane, the selection of sauces are incredible (my favorite is the sweet & spicy Pig Glaze), you cannot beat that view either!! The first time we went we got pretty lucky, this time we made reservations and there was a line at the door before they even opened! Waitstaff are so kind and so good at what they do!! This will be a little ritual for us every year now!! Thank you

    Pulled Pork and Brisket
    Gary G.

    First visit to Tavern on the Hill (Easthampton MA), located at the base of Mount Tom and boasting great views of the valley. They only serve dinner, so the barbecue is fresh, not the re-heats served at too many places nowadays. Clean bites in the ribs and moistness (dare I say juiciness) in the fatty brisket. Flavors were subtle, with not much rub and smoke, but one man's "not smoky enough" is another man's "clean" (and there's no right or wrong as long as there's no deception). All meats unsauced, with basted-in flavor in the ribs and three fantastic homemade sauces served on the side. Excellent service and good value. Wings: Not smoked but not bad. Looked a little light but adequate crispness and adequate interior. "Adequate" is actually the perfect word, since there was absolutely nothing wrong with them but nothing noteworthy. The mango habanero glaze was mildly sweet, mildly spicy, and pretty much just a lubricant, applied with restraint. Ribs: Probably the highlight of the meal. I was surprised to receive four of them with the multiple meat platter (although he fourth meat, which I expected to be sausage, wasn't there). Small to medium size, as tender as you'd want without drifting into over tender, while still having some crispness to the crust. Nice heat tingle on the surface, along with some very mild sweetness. The meat was moist though short of gushing. Almost no smoke flavor, and I didn't smell any smoke on my way in, although I did see plenty of wood piles. Pulled pork: They gave a ton of it; I probably ate 8 forkfuls and still had plenty left for a very generous sandwich the next day. Of the three meets, this was the one I suspect might have been a reheat: not dried, but the moistness was watery some flaky texture underneath. Gray color though not unappealing like so many. Barely any smoke. Brisket: More gray, though very, very tender and succulent, even to the point of being juicy. Good fat content. Not so good color but there was some pink here and there. Bark was dark black with rub in some bites and not in others. Sauces. Three different homemade sauces featured a non-yellow mustard and two sweet (same sweet base, one with pepper flakes). All excellent. Sides: A mixed bag, with baked beans the highlight (flavor similar to a mild chili), collard greens flavorful, and mac & cheese and potato salad adequate but bland.

    1/2 Pound Pulled Pork and half 1/2 Rack Ribs Only
    Paul J.

    First time dining great barbecue got the pulled pork and ribs great selection of sauces the house sauce was my favorite tired all three the service was excellent

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    Good bbq!! Amazing views! Service is good! I love their homemade bbq sauces! Fancy cocktails

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    Superb Restaurant! Best barbecue around! Larry is a Master with the barbecue! Phenomenal view from the mountain. Wait, staff is awesome.

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    This is an amazing place to eat, there are so many good foods I do recommend eating here. The servers are so nice.

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