decided to try someplace new for my birthday dinner. I dont think they were expecting such a crowd on a Thursday night. Service was pretty slow but the food and drinks were delicious. the whipped feta dip ws amazing could use some more bread for dipping but pizza crust worked too. the dip w the fried pickles had a nice kick to it and the Cajon pasta had an amazing alfredo sauce. the tropical margarita went down a little too easily. the rest of the group all had positive reviews for there meals as well. will definitely be back. read more

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Made a reservation for the dining room. Arrives and got sat in the crowded bar during happy hour. Asked to move and got questioned like we were in trouble for something. Service was slow but that appeared to be because they were understaffed so didn't hold that against our server. Got the Pretzel for a starter which was good. Got the fish and chips for meal, not seasoned , all batter which wouldn't hold to the fish. read more

The Ford Tavern - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Had an excellent dinner at the fore tavern the other night! I made a reservation to be safe and when we walked in were seated fairly quickly. The place was busy with many gatherings and patrons. We tried the garlic dip which was delicious and had a main of chicken parm and boldness. All big portions and for a great price! Every dish was flavorful and had came out at a good time during the meal. I highly recommend this spot and look forward to trying their new restaurant opening in Medford square! read more

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My husband and myself have been to this restaurant before but we introduced this to friends this time. We had great meals and our server (Gianna- I hope I spelled her name correctly) did a wonderful job helping with food recommendations for our friends and was very cheerful and helpful to us. The food came to our table in a timely manner. The atmosphere was family friendly and comfortable with bar seating if you wish. There is outdoor seating as well but we chose to eat indoors on a rainy evening. There is parking available in a parking lot that is labeled for the restaurant but other spaces available if those spaces are taken. Good meals were enjoyed here and we will return again. read more

The Ford Tavern - The Ford Burger - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

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No signage or website directions on where to park, so you risk getting towed from the Wegman's lot or the apartments' spaces. The restaurant was attractive and clean but strangely laid out. Food was okay, but the service was very slow and our appetizer salad came out at the same time as the food, and after a long wait (40 mins) during which our waitress never checked in. Since the restaurant wasn't full it was hard to tell if they were understaffed, undermanaged, or what. The watermelon feta salad was watery and had a puddle of not very flavored dressing, and had six arugula leaves (we counted) despite it being an arugula salad. Burger was fine, but cooked medium instead of medium rare. Fries were good, pizza was good. The waitress never apologized for the wait on our food and then it took 20 minutes for her to deliver the check after we asked for it. Given the wait on the food and the lack of interest by the waitress, I decided against sending the burger or salad back. Probably wouldn't return. read more

Slow service, ( don't go if you're in a hurry ) Waitress never asked if we needed anything I think she was busy smoking. Small portions with lots of lukewarm fries. Next to a busy road across from a strip mall. MEH ! read more

Less than busy brunch though an 1.5 before our food arrived (semi warm). The menu is scarce and the service is at a snails pace

Nice atmosphere, great burgers,cold beer, great service! Good location at rear of Assembly Row, near T station. Good view of Encore Casino. read more

The Ford Tavern - Burgers, fries, drafts - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

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Great tavern spot. Extensive drink and eclectic food menu. Parking can be a challenge (limited spots). I ordered the salmon; would've like a bit more pesto to give it added flavor. My wife ordered a pasta & Italian sausage dish that she enjoyed, but also would have benefited from a bit more sauce. Our waitress was very friendly, but stretched a bit thin. read more

All I do is rave about this place. The food was fine when they first opened but nothing that made me look forward to going back. A few months ago, I went for the first time in a long time and I can't get enough. Every. Single. Thing. on the menu is done well. Quickly becoming my fav restaurant. read more

We have been waiting to try The Ford Tavern. The Server was great! He checked in with us constantly Food however was nothing impressive. We both ordered burgers. I ordered the Tavern burger which was extremely bland. French fries were good, appetizers were good: Brussels sprouts and spinach dip. read more

The Ford Tavern - Tavern Burger - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

I'm in town to visit family - we met at The Ford. Nice ambiance and very accommodating to sit us at a low top for my almost 90 year old dad. Service quick and friendly. They were also awesome about us hanging out to catch up. read more

First time eating there. We had the nachos, which were really good. The place is clean and staff friendly. Our bartender, Lucy, was incredible. There was a full bar and it looked like she was the only one behind the bar. She was very attentive to everyone and super nice. She was running around making everyone's experience a good one. Very working. Kudos! read more

My husband I went to this establishment yesterday for the first time and we will sure to be back! We only got appetizers but they were delicious! The menu isn't huge, but if the food is good, that's all you need. The restaurant itself was extremely clean amd they had seating style for everyone, bar seating, high tops and low seating and the staff was wonderful! Would highly recommend and can't wait to go back to try more. read more

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I've seen The Ford a bunch when going to Wegmans and finally decided to stop in and give it a try! The portions were MASSIVE, we got 3 meals out of them easy. The food was good too! I enjoyed the cajun chicken pasta. Service was quick and I liked the vibe of the restaurant. Will definitely be back! read more

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Great Tavern in Medford- food was amazing- burger and chicken Alfredo. Server was very attentive and friendly. Prices normal for what you get- super cute inside and quiet. We are in from Texas- wish we had this in Houston! read more

The Ford Tavern - Outside - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Went to the kids art class brunch. Ticket said starts at 11 and food is not included. Arrive at 11 and they take our orders but the actual art event starts "when every child is done eating". People were arriving all different times and ordering all different times. Art class for the kids started at 12:10 and the kids are done by 12:16. Definitely not worth it - the 40 min wait for a salad, and hour and 10 min wait for the art class to start when it's advertised for 11. Should start on time. Ridiculous. Will not attend again. read more

The food has gotten worse than in the past. Lumpy, hard mashed potatoes that seemed so old were served to us. When we commented on them, the sever shrugged and didn't apologize or offer to substitute or not charge for them. It's also become kind of sticky inside. The tables aren't cleaned between customers and it's kind of grimy. I've been here a number of times and had high hopes when it opened. I dont think I'll be returning. read more

Had a reservation, waitress seemed lost when I mentioned that which makes sense because a place like this doesn't need reservation. Came in around 1 on a Sunday. The service was one of the slowest I've received. The food was mediocre. I could make better French toast "sticks" at home (it's French toast cut into slices). The drinks were mediocre. Decorations are fine or whatever least of my concern with the service and food. read more

The Ford Tavern - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Great service and atmosphere. Delicious food, absolutely loved the French onion soup and Hot & Dirty Pizza. Great place, we'll definitely be back. read more

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This is my first time at The Ford Tavern, I felt like I was across the pond in Ireland, The Ford Tavern has very friendly servers, the food is delicious, and it has a cozy atmosphere, I highly recommend bringing family and friends to have lunch or dinner, their menu has reasonable prices, I recommend the Sheppard's Pie, save room for dessert. read more

Nice place. Very good service. Food was good. Nice apps but I had a hard time finding an entree that appealed to me. Everyone at our table loved their meals. read more

Pros Great food Fast service Friendly attentive staff Clean bathroom Great to watch soccer here Cons Parking could be inconvenient when it's busy read more

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Promising addition located across from Wegmans. Plenty of parking across the street. Service was friendly and attentive. Menu offers your typical pub fare. Ordered the fish and chips which was a solid portion for the price - my only complaint was there was no seasoning at all. I am hoping it was a one off miss. Espresso martini on the other hand was very good. read more

The Ford Tavern - Espresso martini - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

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I'm sad that I have to give this a 3 star review. I have been looking forward to this restaurant opening for a while now, and perhaps I set my expectations too high, but I have been a few times and have continued to have an underwhelming experience. I'm guessing they are still working out the kinks, but the bill is too pricey me to continue to go back and not leave with a "WOW" experience. The place itself is gorgeous. Very very well done. The bar is beautiful, they have a great display of liquors on the bar, and they also get props for cloth napkins and unique/ cool dish ware! The staff is also pretty friendly but seem to be inexperienced. They aren't very attentive and still seem to get confused easily. The food is a bit mixed for me. There have been a few items that are really good, and a few that are pretty bland. It sounds like they are playing around with the menu still, so I am hopeful that this will be further improved. read more

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Great place to grab a beer and a burger. Friendly service and I love vibe. The seafood chowder was outstanding as well.

I thoroughly enjoyed my recent first visit to the Ford Tavern. My friend and I sat at the spacious bar. I had ordered fish & chips and a bottle of beer. Everything was delicious and the ambiance was pleasant. Later I enjoyed chatting with a very lovely couple that sat next to me. The bartender was also friendly & interesting to talk to. So this establishment gets high marks from me for its food, staff, and ambiance/appearance. My friend also enjoyed her meal and the place in general. Will definitely return when I get the opportunity. read more

The Ford Tavern - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

We went at a busy time last night, but the service could have been better. The waitress took a while to take our drink order, the food took a long time to come out (and was cold when it did), and we were never checked up on for more drinks or if our food was ok. And during dinner the fire alarm system went off for the apartment upstairs, which was fine but frustrating. I'd give them another chance because the food tasted good, but disappointed with the service. read more

I had gone here for the first time and I ordered the elote dip and it was 10/10, highly recommend. This was very good and well seasoned, I highly suggest it. For my meal, I had ordered the cajun salmon pasta, the pasta was mediocore and the salmon was cooked very well but just on the salty side. Overall, the food was okay, nothing spectacular. The ambiance was a bit dark and looked like your typical tavern. read more

Great easy to get too funny packing food is real modern and delicious especially salads, chicken tips, and appetizers

Food service and ambience...all good! The pan seared cod was really good....lots of parking at the mall across the street...

I gave this place 3 stars because the food was pretty good. We were going to a show at the chevalier theater and when you search restaurants nearby, this one comes up. First let me say, this is not nearby, it's more than a mile from the theater! We started walking and then realized it was far but kept going. I had worn shoes that were not appropriate for walking so it took 25 minutes and my feet were killing! Anyway we had a reservation and were seated immediately even though we were late because of the long walk. Ambiance was good, dark walls and nice lighting. We were crammed into a small table with another table on each side with about 8 inches between tables. It was impossible to have a conversation because the parties on either side were conversing loudly and we were so close to them. The server was very slow for us but more attentive to the flanking couples. We ordered a drink which took a while and didn't get a chance to order food for another 20 minutes. When the server returned he took our empty drink glasses and didn't ask if we wanted another. We ordered an appetizer and meals at the same time because we were now getting close to the show time. The food was good - burger was over cooked but tasted good. The fried chicken in my sandwich was juicy, the fries were hot. There was a mayo blend on the sandwich which I do not like mayo so it ruined it for me. Wiped it off and ate what I could because there was no time to send it back. I wouldn't come here again. read more

The Ford Tavern - Burger and fried chicken sandwich - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

This bar has a great atmosphere! The staff is so friendly and the food is bomb. I'm a regular here and noticed they just removed some window decor, making the bar so much more bright and open! They've got live music and delicious cocktails. Make sure to ask Jacob for his delicious espresso martini! read more

Really happy to try out this relatively new pub style restaurant. Parking can be tricky on busy nights as the lot is shared with condos/apartments although you can also park across the street in the Wegman's lot. I love the interior design of the place- feels historic yet modern. Choice of tables, booths, and high tops. The bar area is really nice too. Our server could not have been better- she was very accommodating, responsive and helpful. Our group of 4 had the shepherd's pie, pesto chicken and mushroom flatbread. Food was tasty and fresh. There was a varied drink menu, and a good selection of beer and wine. This is definitely worth checking out!. read more

The Ford Tavern - a bar with a lot of stools - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Lucy always provides great service and makes a great drink! The food is good too. I like going when there's a live band. Overall A+

I'm between 3 and 4 stars here... but I'll go 4 because the service was great. The host and our waiter were super friendly and gave some recommendations as well. However, I found the drinks very over priced for small portions. I wasn't thrilled with this. I then split the spinach artichoke dip which was great! The portion was huge, my boyfriend and I could've just had this for dinner! For my meal I got the pear flatbread which had potential but the blue cheese was a strange add and it just seemed to be lacking for me. My boyfriend got the chicken broccoli ziti, which had generous portions but he said was just fine. Overall, not sure I would be back but seems like more of an appetizer place for sure! read more

The Ford Tavern - Pear Flatbread - Gastropubs Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Never before in my life did I know service and food could be at this quality. I take this moment to dedicate my life to all things in this world that build us all to the next level. Erin and Saige truly set the standard of service, recognition and high end service. I will forever remember the service, the fried pickles, staff connection and top notch care into my experience. This happened, and I will be forever thankful. read more

This place is great for a casual dinner and drinks. We live in the building and are so happy to have a good, cute spot that's super convenient. That's a bit difficult to find in the area unless you're willing to brave Assembly Row. You can park to the side of the building or across the street at Wegmans. There's also a bus stop right in front too. Our server, Caitlyn was prompt and friendly. She did a great job! We got a full order of buffalo chicken wings that came out in two batches - genius! Not sure if that's what they normally do but it was a great way to ensure the wings were always fresh and hot. For entrees, I ordered the burger and my fiancé got the buffalo chicken flatbread - which we both enjoyed as well. Drinks-wise, the frose was the star of our evening. We highly recommend it in the last couple weeks of summer! We will definitely be back! read more

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I was disappointed with Sunday Brunch , the food was mediocre and the service was very slow. Coffee was cold and there was one waitress for the whole restaurant. Prices were high would not recommend this restaurant. No parking lot . Disappointing experience all around read more

After attending a show nearby, I headed over to The Ford Tavern for a late dinner. This new gastropub opened this week at the Windsor Mystic River Apartments serving lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch at moderate prices. Upon arriving, I took a seat up at the bar which has an impressive display of liquor and spirits and 5 working beers on tap (up to 12). I quickly looked over the food menu which offers creative starters, shared plates, salads, burgers, sandwiches, main entrees, and desserts. The prices are moderate, most entrees $16-$29 range. I got my food order in just in time before the kitchen was closing in 10 minutes. I started with the Borracho Nachos ($14 plus tax) served in a bowl which had crispy corn tortilla chips, beer-braised red beans, pickled vegetable & onions, chili crema drizzle, queso fresco crumbles, and salsa verde. These nachos tasted fresh and healthy. For dinner, the Pan Roasted Striped Bass ($26 plus tax) was a tender & soft piece of bass filet over fingerling potatoes, herb gremolata, farm veggies, roasted fiddleheads, & field greens. The fish with the vegetables and small potato slices had good flavors. I did not order dessert and requested the check after I was done. The check with tax and before tip was $42.50. Overall, I enjoyed a very good late night dinner on the pricier side, but I was eating higher quality food instead of the greasy late night junk that I've been accustomed to back in my small town. read more