Was there May 26...Amey is a very good bartender. I like the way she keeps an eye on the bar even when she is doing other chores. She is extremely customer oriented. read more

Stopped in for a beer, this place is on the corner and kinda blends in on the outside but was a cool bar with food inside. Very glad I, came in. Looking forward to coming back and trying the food read more

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Date night and wanted to do something random for a quick drink . Came for Halloween and the bartenders We're friendly and gave us a shot On the house . Music was on point and the hospitality was great. Would definitely return to try the menu. read more

We were here on Sunday for a late lunch around 3pm. Not many people, so I was worried about the food. Let's just say that's not an issue. The food was great and very nicely plated. We had flowers on our plates...fancy. Our server was also fantastic. Living in Plano we forget how close and nice downtown Garland is. We will be going back. read more

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The food was very good but not a lot to choose from. We waited at least 15 minutes before a server came to our table. The atmosphere is a small bar. The menu we found online is from some years ago when this place was enjoyable. read more

Most of the items on line menu are no longer available. They are soon discontinuing everything but pizza and burgers. it's basically just a neighbor bar to hangout in if that's what you're looking for. Really nice waitresses. read more

A dump! Staff was saving seats for friends even though there was a line outside. Hot, filthy, unfriendly. Waited for 20+ minutes without a server. Will NEVER go back! read more

Tavern has great customer service. Ashley and Dorothy are 2 of the best, most hospitable and prompt bartendresses the town has to offer. With excellent food and a town home environment, this bar is the place to be. E.J. read more

Went here in between soccer games with some of our kids and they were very accommadating. It's a small place but clean and great prices. Jenny was a great bartender/server. She helped out large group and was very friendly. Would recommend! We will be back if in the area again. read more

Food/service is great here. Ashley will always treat you like family. Don't hesitate to stop by! read more

Always have a good time. Great food. Dorothy is awesome. Vibe is very chill. Great local tavern to go to.

Let me start with OMG. I wasn't expecting much but dang was I surprised. The bartender Dorothy was busy but very attimate. Served with delicious drink very quickly, and ordered texas toast. I was skeptical at first because I make my own food at home... But thus reminded me of home! Love it and will definitely be back next week! Ps garland square is where it's at! read more

I enjoyed the service, the vibe was good, people were cool, the bar was nice and tidy. The drinks are good. Great place to eat, drink & chill. Dorothy, Ashley, Yami, Laura, Jeanie they are all good bartenders. I keep coming back because I like the bartenders, the food & the drinks. read more

The Tavern is always awesome! We have great time and have been coming here for years! Ashley, Laura, Jenny, Yami, and Dorothy are always amazing. I hope they receive all the accolades they deserve. read more

We moved out of downtown Garland about a year ago and this is one of the places we wish was still around the corner! They have great lunch specials and are a great spot to meet with friends and share some drinks and appetizers. read more

Flaming Hot Cheetos Mac & Chz & Garage Beer for lunch? YES, PLEASE! This place in Downtown Garland is insanely cute, and the sweet bartender made sure I was in and out for more showings. Highly recommend checking it out! #LunchGoals #DowntownGarland #FlamingHotDelicious read more

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We've been to the Tavern quite a few times over the years. Service is excellent, as is the food. We LOVE the chicken pot pie! Best ever and other options are well-liked, too. read more

This place is amazing, my partner and I come all the time! The brisket macaroni and cheese sandwich is one of the best meals I've had in ages, and the employees work really hard- which I really appreciate. If you're ever in the area, I can't recommend Tavern on the Square enough! read more

Great neighborhood restaurant. Wednesday night Music Bingo is a lot of fun and you can win gift cards and money? Chicken Pot Pie is one of my favorite GO-TO's. The chicken pot pie filling is flavorful and plenty. Add to that the flaky wonderful crust on top makes for an amazing meal (every time). read more

Giving them a 1 star is pushing it!!!!!They advertised on Facebook about a Christmas Party-with free appetizers & drink specials-bring a gift for a child. We get there First of all 1 person, waiting on people and making the drinks for a Christmas party?? We go ahead and order food and a round of drinks. Drinks were terrible-yuck!! We get our food and mind you its way past the advertised time for the specials & appetizers. We asked where we put our gifts, she said ummmm Im not sure.... puzzled look on her face. Then we asked her about the drink specials, she proceeds to rattle off the happy hour special. We said no the Christmas party drink special & free appetizers you have advertised on facebook. Once again puzzled look on her face. She had no clue what we were talking about. She said I have not idea I was not told about that. What?? She said she would ask about that - So finally an hour later the owner finally strolls in. Waitress finally comes back and says they are waiting on some more people to get here they are on their way (obv owners friends) The group get there I assume and the appetizers come out. This is long long after advertised time. We have already had our food and 2 rounds of drinks. What a laugh its chips, some cheese, and maybe 1 other thing. Owner and her group of friends all did a free shot .... guess our money was not good enough for this place. Never saw another person with a gift!!!! Bottom line is if you are not in the owners click expect some shitty service! They have lost a group us-we will not be back !!!!!!!!! Their facebook advertising sucks or someone totally forgot they were having a Christmas party ! Would not be surprised it the doors are closed on this place soon with the kind of service they are throwing out there!! read more

The Tavern on the Square was a great place for our Sunday brunch. Our waitress, Jeanie, was personable, fun and very efficient and made great recommendations. The owner, Alice, takes great pride in running a tight ship and putting customer satisfaction above all else. I had the 3 Egg Omelet and it was surprising uniquely tasteful and beautifully presented. We learned that the chef, John Johnston, has been there 20 years and has his own catering business. I was not surprised! Everything about our meals was tasteful and attractive. The Tavern itself has window views of the square and is right on the corner so you feel like you are in the heart of Garland in a very homey atmosphere. I have been there once before and enjoyed my second visit even more than the first. I highly recommend it! read more

Great food! Great people! And a great place to hangout and meet new friends. Try the bacon wrapped peppers

I love this bar! And restaurant! There is something for everyone! all ages! The food is prime and the staff is always attentive and friendly! Ashley was awesome today during the lunch shift! read more

Fantastic staff, decent happy hour as well! And the vibes are solid all around. Wish more people knew about it! Shoutout to Dorothy and Laura, they're always extremely friendly and attentive to all of us customers! read more

Absolutely wonderful place to go to! 10000% recommend this place, they always have good deals on drinks and food. Love all the bartenders especially Dorothy. read more

Came here for the first time and what a great experience I had from the moment I walked in the door. Dorothy, amazing person, she is welcoming and I love her energy! I think I'm going to end up being a regular here just cuz of her food and drinks were on point! Will recommend! read more

Nice place tucked in downtown Garland. Great food and great service! Dorothy is always amazing!

A great restaurant/bar with emphasis on the restaurant because we are in a pandemic and bars are still ordered to be closed. In addition to great food and a great atmosphere, Tavern on the Square is home to awesome live entertainment, including open mic comedy. It was one of the three filming locations for my recent documentary. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/toUqWBDza1c read more

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We decided to try this for the first time for lunch. I heard people saying they had great food. Our waitress staff was very friendly. The restaurant was clean. I'm not sure on the bathrooms. I didn't go that far. They have a lot of options like other restaurants but enough. We got the for dip appetizer. The dips were good but not great. I felt like they needed more seasoning or just some salt and pepper. The salsa was kind of bland and the guacamole so fresh looking. I did love their chips and the black bean dip though. My husband got his burger first and enjoyed it. I had to wait on my food a little bit longer. I got a margarita, pizza and a side of fries. fries were actually pretty tasty and warm. The margarita pizza had a beautiful presentation which I loved. The pizza was OK. I felt it was lacking in flavor. Tomatoes didn't seem very fresh and the cheese didn't really taste like anything. I think there is room for improvement and it could be become a great little spot. I was just disappointed since it was kind of an early lunch for anniversary tomorrow. read more

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It was our first time visiting Tavern On The Square on Tuesday. The bartender was very nice and the food was delicious! 10/10 would recommend. The mozzarella sticks only come with 3 but they are huge! ** Also, the menu on yelp is not current! I know for sure they no longer offer the sliders, I'm not sure what else has changed! read more

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First time here. We planned to eat at Intrinsic but the line to order was almost halfway to the door. We did go back to hear the Karaoke as that was our original plan for dining and entertainment. Walked in to Tavern and no one was at the door to greet or seat us, so I walked up to the bar & told the bartender we were first timers. She sat us and was our server. Place was packed and staff, including our server doubling as a bartender, seemed overwhelmed, assumed short-staffed. Food was good size portions at reasonable prices. Reason for the 3-star is lack of service when we entered and because a guest was vaping at the bar, and no one seemed to care or notice. White male, ball cap, shorts, white athletic shoes, mid to late 40s or 50's. With so many options for food in Garland, we probably won't be back. read more

Service was great. Catfish, however, was not good. Like tasted off. Did not eat. Brought the issue to staff but still got charged. I want to support this place but they make it very hard. read more

I've enjoyed every item I've had if you're looking for a great burger and fries it's here! Chicken pot pie yep it's here!

Relaxed local bar with great eats and good service! They even support the community and local Girl Scouts!

Ambiance was great, they played a lot of Spanish music!! Drinks were 10/10 !! Just hoped they'd stayed open for longer!! especially on Fridays & Saturdays they kicked us out by midnight on a Friday night read more

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Fun little neighborhood bar! Downtown Garland doesn't have a ton of options but if you're there, check this place out. Small hole in the wall that the locals love! They have decent food, great service and a DJ on the weekends. Only negative is that it closes way too early for a bar! read more

I've been ripped off before... But this might just take the title of Biggest Rip Off. Eclipse Day... After popping into the absolutely swamped Intrinsic, I mistakenly gave Tavern another (final) chance... as they were hardly full. And hey, a $4 Deep Eddy Vodka Monday special. Not bad! They were hardly staffed, so apparently it was a good thing they didn't have an overwhelming crowd like literally every other place on the square. (It was nice not waiting in a long line to order, with a toddler... But the service was still about as long, overall.) The poor bartender was being barked at by (guessing the owner) Alice, after making my drink, while I checked the menu. Ordered the black and blue burger. She asked me temperature. Medium. We sat outside and they found us to bring the burger. Sooooo WELL done... Bacon and bleu cheese crumbles, but no sauce, dressing, anything. Tried to add some mayo from the table, but that wasn't saving this dry puck. The two behind the bar didn't come outside unless they absolutely had to (like the girl coming to ask if I was me, to then return with the food and bring my 2nd drink)... Being with a toddler outside, it would have been nice to be checked on at literally any point in time, as I couldn't go in... But I guess what do you expect when there's 2 people to a half full place........ Not having time to let them try again, I finally pulled the bus boy from the other side of the patio, to get some bleu cheese dressing for my very over cooked burger. (It's not the first dry burger I've had to choke down, but it's the most expensive!) Meanwhile I couldn't figure out why my drink tasted... different? Finally I realized she must have put soda, instead of Sprite. Was able to pop in... and wait... and wait.... and wait... Since the one bartender is busy in the kitchen with, what I overheard was a mixed up to go order... (so it's not just literally everything they do for me that's not working out for them. Cool.) And Alice is... setting up some buffet thing in the corner or something. As more people line up behind me trying to order drinks/arrive. Finally get a remake on my drink and back to my $15 dry, but now dripping in sauce burger, and mediocre at best, soft fries. Went in to pay, no one behind the bar, so went to the restroom, where I also changed a diaper, wash hands etc... and still had to wait for someone to come back to the bar. Hand the card over and... the printer runs out of paper as it was running the charge. So I get asked to check my bank statement to make sure I got changed... Lol. I check, and in the confusion and thorough dissatisfactiom, I didn't pay attention to the amount, and stupidly didn't take the printed receipt. Got across the street and check my bank again to see it's like $6 more than I expected, since I had a $15 burger and two $4 drinks... Go back in to ask and get told, "Oh. That's because we aren't usually open on Mondays, so no, that special wasn't in effect..." I said, "You're not open on Monday's, but have a Mon special on the board?" Alice says, "Oh, well, we usually don't open till 3 on Monday's." Well... That would have been REALLY nice to know that you weren't honoring the advertised specials for the day... That never listed a time, just the day. I told her that literally everything was not the best experience, and she said she knew and felt bad... That was it. Bad feelings all around, I guess. This was one of the first flops downtown, for us, since things started moving in years ago... Just trying too hard to be a lot fancier than anything you ever recieve, food or service, and it's never worth half the price you pay... Just got WAIT at a busy place and you'll have a better experience, for sure. read more

I have to give this place at least two stars because the bartender was really sweet. I will be going back to try their food but I couldn't stay very long because I couldn't get past the loud music playing on the tv. One of the customers had control of the remote and he was playing Jelly Roll with profanity and singing along just as loud as the music was playing. It really took away from the ambiance and my husband and I decided to come back another time and we just had a water and a beer. A really big turn off that we really just couldn't get past. read more

Food was excellent. We got the Mac and cheese for my little one and it tasted like my Mamma was in the kitchen making it. I had the herb crusted salmon - cooked perfectly. Hubby got the morning side burger - he ate the huge burger in 10 min tops - too good to put down. My son got the cheeseburger and loved it. Service was 5-star as well. Will definitely be back!! read more

Not really a tavern - it's a bar. So, I was a little embarrassed taking my senior citizen aunt here, but she liked it and the food was really good. So, they are A-OK in my book (although I would probably come alone next time. read more