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    The Tavern

    3.7 (138 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Wings
    Ron F.

    First time at the Tavern. Got seated as I entered. First was very cold . The waitress was very attentive and always smiling. So I ordered 6 wings and wanted to try the Shrimp burger. Wings came quickly looked great asked for buffalo they had a-little drizzle of sauce but over all we're good could have used more sauce or on the side. Then comes the Shrimp burger I looked at it and was looking for the beef (burger) it was just minced shrimp made into a burger I guess. Not what I was thinking. Thinking a burger with a couple of shrimp on top. So I tried it took two bites and was not my thing. The waitress seen I wasn't eating it and ask to take it back . I'm not one to send food back but she insisted so I just ordered a burger. Can't really rate it could be a favorite for someone else. Paying the check took a few to get my change back. Then I was handed big bills which meant to give a tip had no choice without waiting again for change so I left $20 tip on a $32 check and left. Menus looked good I just picked wrong thing. I would give it a second shot. I'm not from the area.

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    Troy B.

    Four of us went to dinner here around 8 pm on a Saturday. They were fairly full not no line at the door and open tables/booths. We were seated fairly quickly and that is when the good points stopped. It took quite some time to get our beer order delivered, but that was nothing compared to getting the food. OMG. We ordered straight of the menu with no changes- two chicken fajitas, cheesesteak and a quesadilla. Over an hour later and after two groups that came in after us had food, we asked the waitress if she knew what was going on with the order. She said "I cant control the kitchen"- not Oh my gosh, let me check on it. I am sorry for the wait... nothing.. Then after that she just dropped the check off with no verbal exchange. There are to many nice places in RIchmond to spend your money and time... this is not one of the

    Pulled Barbeque Platter
    Megan F.

    Stumbled upon this hole in the wall and will definitely be back! Extensive menu with very reasonable prices and tons of options- ranging from veggie burgers to crab cakes. I ordered a pulled BBQ platter which was HUGE and very tender. Service was great.

    Crabcake sandwich
    Lisa G.

    I don't know how long this place has been here, but I'd guess since the '80s, and nothing about it has changed since then, decor wise. It seems like everyone who was there when we were were regulars. Service was pleasant, relaxed and familiar. Food came out super fast. I got the crabcake sandwich with fries and "greens." Greens are not collard greens, but spring mix tossed in balsamic vinaigrette. The crabcake was not all that great, but it wasn't awful. My mom got a bacon cheeseburger with fried egg, french fries and mixed vegetables. The vegetables were perfectly al dente, which was unexpected for this kind of place. I expected them to be overcooked. She liked her burger, which is on the menu as a hamburger only. Cheese, bacon and egg were all a la carte. Kinda shocked the bill was over $50.

    Hamburger (with cheese and side of onion rings)
    LeAn H.

    First time coming here after an event my friend and I attended and were just looking for a quick bite. Came across this location on Yelp and decided to give it a shot. It's in a tucked location on the corner of Glenside Dr and Patterson Ave. Parking was pretty easy and we walked in and chose to sit in a booth. It was darker in there than I wanted it to be, but my eyes easily adjusted. (Being a new mom, I often need more lighting nowadays haha.) Our server was great and allowed us to sample a few of their featured beers. They had a lot of food to select from and I ended up deciding on a cheeseburger with onion rings. I didn't see Cheeseburger listed on the menu so I had to order the hamburger with cheese on it. The burgers came out at a reasonable time and allowed my friend and I to chat and catch up. The burger was good and the service was great. It just want not the spot for me. Definitely a neighborhood spot for the locals and it makes me miss living in the city (back in my "single" days haha). It was a nice experience to check out. I wouldn't mind coming back here and trying out their other options on the menu.

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    11 years ago

    I had the Mediterranean sandwich for lunch and it was phenomenal! The service was great and the atmosphere friendly

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    15 years ago

    Great neighborhood place! My official go to for great burgers! never disappoints!! I wish my burgers at home were this juicy.

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    9 years ago

    They usually have a good beer selection....lots of local stuff....but WAY overpriced.

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    13 years ago

    service wasn't great but the meatloaf was very good

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    13 years ago

    I travel here from Chicago and it reminds me of my neighborhood bar, great food and better service. A can't miss for a casual evening.

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    13 years ago

    My family and I come to the tavern often. It has great food at a good price and the staff is always friendly.

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    Twin Hickory Tavern

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    This was our first time here for Mother's Day and I would say it's mediocre. They did not have the…read morerooftop open and I would've thought it would've been due to the holiday. However, we ordered the steak sliders which were great. The fettuccine Alfredo was okay but could use more sauce. The chicken tenders wasn't anything exciting about those. The crab dip was not good... it tasted like cream cheese with no crab or ole bay as well as the bread. I was a bit taken back when we saw that there sides are à la carte. For this type of vibe, I would've never thought that. The feel and the vibe is not worth their menu to be à la carte especially if the vibe is a bar feel with no tv or rooftop view... but if u want to grab a sandwich and beer it's perfect.

    We went out to grab a bite to eat and, with it being a beautiful day out, we asked to be seated…read moreoutside. For some reason the hostess thought "close to the door" was the same thing so, not only were we not outside, we delt with people coming in and out past us. Our server was friendly and helpful I thought it a little ridiculous that the menu tells you to look on the chalkboard for the daily pasta yet this location doesn't have one. They apparently use the same menu as another location that has a chalkboard but this one does not. So after searching for a chalkboard and unable to find one, our server told us when she came to take the order. The food was good but not great. My drink said it had basil in it but there was no even the taste of basil. The chicken in the pasta was full of grizzle and loaded with pepper. Not sure we will be back.

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    The Tavern - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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