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    The Tavern

    4.2 (221 reviews)
    PriceyAmerican, Bars, Seafood
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Classy

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    Jargersnitzel

    We truly stumbled across this place. We walked I on the later side after driving 9 hours. The ambiance was wonderful; truly a step back in time as a tavern. Our waitress was wonderfully attentive and made some awesome suggestions. I originally ordered the prime rib special but no worries my backup plan was the jaegersnitzel with red cabbage and spaetzle. We started with a very fresh cold salad. Get the creamy Italian Parmesan homemade dressing. I never finish a salad but I could have lapped up the rest of the dressing! They serve fresh baked bread and today's spread was a red pepper feta. My husband had the smoked pork chops. They were huge! Took a to go box for both entrees.

    Sunil A.

    One of my favorite hobbies as a food guy is to put together little themed adventures. Whether it be finding the best burger or fried chicken or maybe even hitting craft beer trails, I like to have a theme. One of the best parts of being in the East Coast so much has been really delving into the history of the U.S., especially now that we are trying to delete it and change it into something it isn't. So my quest over the next few months will be to hit the oldest bars/taverns in America. The first stop on this adventure is the Tavern in Abingdon, VA. Built in 1779 (wow!) this was built as a stagecoach stop for travelers headed into the Blue Ridge Highlands, which is worth the trip itself just FYI. Walking up to the building it really looked like just I hoped it would. Years of reading history books and seeing paintings and drawings, I was hoping it would not have been upgraded too much, and it just looked like I imagined. What I was surprised was how amazing the experience was. Also how modern the menu, both drink and food is. Don't ask me why I expected flaggons of ales and bread bowls, makes zero sense. Instead it was a well curated cocktail list with a stunning modern menu. The one thing I knew I had to get was the French Onion soup, I think they called it the Tavern Soup, and it was worth the hype. The cheese was ooey-gooey wonderful and the onions and broth mixed nicely, sweet and salty, and was quite filling on its own. The menu is absolutely loaded with elegant choices: trout, scallops, chicken and risotto,baked salmon. I went full decadence and ordered the lamb chops because I saw it being served at the table close by. I am so glad I did. The meat was cooked absolutely perfectly and soaked in au jus, you couldn't ask for more tender bites. The mashed potatoes was a classic pairing and I ordered a side of asparagus along with it. Along with the beautiful service, the restaurant itself is lovely. I give this the highest of my highest recommendation.

    Holly T.

    This is our favorite spot in Abingdon when in town for work. We usually sit inside but weather was perfect so we sat outside this time. I love the Lemon Spritzer and my sister loves the Hugo Spritz. We got the bread with compounded butter - so good! We then shared the chicken risotto. Service is always friendly attentive and fast and the location is perfect. We will be back everytime we are in the area because it's so good!

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    Sue W.

    This is such a beautiful spot; you feel like you're stepping back into 1779 as they've kept the building in great condition. We stopped in and had an appetizer and drinks. They have a good GF selection and the patio is a great place to sit. Service was fantastic. Im glad we stopped in on a whim. Would love to visit again!

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    David B.

    Great comfort meal and cool historic atmosphere in the heart of Abington. Passed through on a business trip and spoke with several others at the bar saying this is always a must visit meal during their time in the town. Excellent service and a killer prime rib.

    Allison M.

    This was a must-not-miss on my list and I'm so glad I didn't! Set in a historical building, you can't help but feel romanced by the low ceilings and swept into another century. Reservations are highly recommended. I had the Jagerschnitzel, which was heavenly with buttered spaetzel and glorious red cabbage. It came with a sizable, hearty salad, with house made dressings, and fresh, warm bread. For dessert I had the peanut butter pie and OMG you cannot miss it!

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    Amazing steak and service worth the drive will defiantly be back if you are ever in Abingdon, VA this is a must stop for the steak fan

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    We stopped in at 128 Pecan recently and really enjoyed the experience. The restaurant is tucked…read moreinside a cute little house, which gives it a warm, cozy ambience that feels welcoming right away. The menu has a nice variety of options. I went with the Caesar salad, which was fresh and superb. My husband ordered the Cuban sandwich with onion rings, and both were excellent. Everything came out hot and in a reasonable amount of time. Our waitress was fantastic -- attentive, friendly, and very flexible when we had a couple of special requests. Prices for the entrées seemed on the higher side for a small town, but there are plenty of soups, sandwiches, and other more affordable choices on the menu. Portions are generous and the quality is solid, so it feels like a fair value, especially if you're treating yourself for a special occasion. Overall, we had a great experience and would happily return.

    The food was very good. We arrived on a Tuesday at 12:30 and were greeted by prominent signage…read morethat "no tables were to be seated until the full party had arrived." I suppose proximity to the Va Creeper Trail encouraged this as I could see folk holding up a table whilst waiting would be a potential issue. We were seated promptly and given menus and served water and sodas. The rock music was pretty loud for the restaurant, which has some smaller rooms that are serviceable but cramped and a bit echoey and dark. By 12:35 our order was in and by 12:51 on our table. The table has a nice individual light, and a bottle of water on the table. Unlike some other local restaurants, soda refills are free and a pitcher was brought by the table to serve refills of diet coke. What was not good was the large beer poster of the St Paulie Girl with her nipples hanging out. I realize these are beer posters and I realize they are German and things are different there. But this was a prominently placed poster. I just wouldn't think a place where a lot of families dine would put this in such a prominent spot, or any spot really. I'm not a super prude, I just raised three sons. So the sandwich though, was very good.

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    128 Pecan - Parmesan fries very good big portion.

    Parmesan fries very good big portion.

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    4.5(15 reviews)
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    Terrific place to grab a drink and apps or a full meal along the main road in this adorable little…read moretown. There's on street parking. Not sure if there's a lot available solely for this place. There's a dining room and a bar area. There's also a cute little lounge area next to the bar that would be a great space to catch up with friends or family and to be able to enjoy a cocktail while relaxing. This place is a vibe. Super cool decor and atmosphere. Very welcoming and friendly staff. We sat at the bar. We were greeted immediately and by a super friendly bartender named Zane. We ordered a rosemary cosmo, bacon washed old fashion, Mexican beer on tap (can't remember the name - see pic for name on the actual skull tap), and a drink that wasn't on the menu, but they have had before (we were with a local who knows this place well). All drinks were lovely. The rosemary cosmo wasn't sweet and had just the perfect hint of rosemary. The bacon washed old fashion is highly recommended. We didn't eat here, but they do have some tasty looking dishes. Guest at the bar ordered apps and then a steak that wasn't absolutely massive! Overall a great place to perch and have a terrific time. Very attentive and friendly staff. They have an extensive wine selection, as well as a well stocked bar.

    I've been eyeing this restaurant for several months, trying to ensure that I was in town on a…read moreThursday night when they opened it could be here. I'm really glad that I made an effort to make this happen because it was an excellent experience. We walked into a sign that said half price wine bottles. Ordered a bottle of rosé that ended up being one of the best ones I've ever had. We tried the boa buns on appetizers and WOAH. So good!! I had a sushi special for the evening that was delicious and my sister had the Mongolian beef, which was also very good and a huge serving. Dessert to top it off was a lemon sorbet. Waitress was excellent, bartender was sweet and brought us our drinks and the inside ambience, including the music was spot on. Just all in all great experience and I would recommend to anyone.

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    Foresta - Any place that has Totoro decorations wins my .

    Any place that has Totoro decorations wins my .

    Foresta - More of the decor. I keep meaning to take pics of the food then forget to!

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    More of the decor. I keep meaning to take pics of the food then forget to!

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    Sisters

    3.7(32 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    I ate dinner there on New Years Eve night. There was a very talented pianist at the piano playing…read moreholiday music. Very Nice! The restaurant, as always, was beautiful! My waitress was spot on and checked on me several times. I had the chicken marsala that came with potatoes and greens. Accompanied by salad and bread. Very good!

    Well located in the heart of Abingdon, directly across from the Barter Theater inside "The Martha"…read morehotel. Excellent experience, except for the Bar; more on that later. The dining room has a formal appearance but can be a bit noisy if it is busy. My wife and I were guests of a business associate. Seven in our party. Our server was professional and courteous but obviously relatively new and didn't know what brands the bar stocked, a minor issue. The quality of the bar drinks was very poor. My "dry" martini was anything by dry and it was "weak", almost like it was watered down. I should have sent it back but since we were guests of a business associate, I didn't want to complain. Later in evening our host mentioned that his Manhattan was also weak and had a strange taste. We normally would have ordered a second cocktail but drank water instead. My wife had the "Surf and Turf". The filet mignon steak was one of the best she's ever eaten. Perfectly cooked. The "surf" however was almost a joke. It was a small crab cake that had more filler than crab but tasted okay. Next time we'll order just the steak. We will likely return in the future but probably only if the other "tavern" style restaurant isn't open.

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    Sisters - Chicken narsala on top of potatoes and a side of greens

    Chicken narsala on top of potatoes and a side of greens

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    Ceasars salad

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