This restaurant is every bit of a neighborhood tavern. The entrance clearly stated no kids at any time. Inside it is cozy in a dive bar term with a few billiard tables and a large bar area surrounded by high top tables. The bar server named Heather was super chill and a nice way to start our meal with some good drinks. Happy Hour is pretty much all day and they have a lunch special too, every day. awe had come in for a quick lunch and decided to order right away. The Cuban Sandwich was very good eventhough the bread was not true Cuban bread and it was a little well done but still tasted great. The pasta salad on the side was not a mayo based cup of peppers chopped and mixed with wagon wheel pasta. The Gyro Pita was filled with sliced meat and fresh lettuce and tzaziki sauce. I thought I had ordered it as a platter but was happily surprised seeing it as a sandwich. It was a big portion and the pita bread was very fresh. I liked their variety of hot sauces that accompanied the meal and the whole experience was very good. I will definitely look forward to my next visit. As a side note, THEY DON'T TAKE AMEX but it is nice to know that they don't add on a surcharge for using any other credit card. read more

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Its a Sports/Dive Bar, 4 Stars for bar? Pretty good We were looking for a "new" place to have lunch YELP provides! Excellent Fish and Chips (2 LARGE fillets) A bowl of Chili, a beer and a coffee (($1,50 for coffee unheard of these days) $30 !! Service was OK, Decor was Dive Bar We would Definitely go back read more

Asked around for a good place to watch the Patriots games, everyone directed me to Turtle Tavern. I am glad they did, it is just down the road from me. Food was as expected, bar food. The wings I ordered were little dry, as I sat at the bar the cook carried out a garlic-parm wings that looked amazing. The bang bang shrimp was good, they call it a "basket" to me that insinuates fries, but no fries. I will try other food. Update 9/21 came for the game, again, got the chicken parm wings and steak cheese sandwich, both were awesome. The service was amazing, quick and attentive service but not pushy, the bartenders I have met have been top notch. The cost of drinks were really great. The ambience includes all major games playing, so it was a very busy and had mixed fans, most of the time there was some type of reaction to a play to a game. Always something to cheer or boo at. I am sure I'll be back for games and drinks. read more

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This place has been around forever and clearly has its regulars, but the service leaves a lot to be desired. I joined a group of eight for dinner and pool at Turtle Tavern on a Friday night. We knew it would be tough to get a table and fully expected to wait. Since there's no hostess and no formal waitstaff -- everyone identifies as a "bartender" even while taking orders and running food -- I politely pulled one of them aside to ask if she could let me know when a larger table in the back opened up. I walked back to two people in my group who were seated near the front door, and suddenly the same "bartender" shouted at me, "No, we don't do that, you are not allowed to ask people to switch tables." Stunned, I replied, "Um, I'm with them." She offered no apology and simply walked away. Fortunately, another bartender helped us later, bringing drinks and eventually assisting us in moving to the back table, which we appreciated. However, even she became noticeably impatient with our group. When someone asked a couple of questions, she snapped, "You need to read the item placed on the table." When another person took a bit too long deciding on a drink, she said, "I'm about ready to walk away." I understand they're busy and have a loyal following, but the level of rudeness we experienced from multiple staff members was unnecessary and frankly disappointing. With friendlier, more respectful service, this place could be great -- but as it stands, the attitude from the crew comes off as unprofessional and, at times, downright trashy. read more

Great value and OMG The bang bang shrimp tacos are great! A laid back place and the service was great and they fix a great drink! My second time here bit will be back read more

Needed to kill some time after Boys Market and this was the spot. Great service and food was good. Spent more time there than should've but our bartender; heather, was great. Perfect little bar with great people. read more

Fun neighborhood bar where the people are friendly & the bartender can make a great Mai Tai!! I seen some awards on the wall so they're definitely doing it right!! We really had a fun time & didn't want to leave at closing time for a Thursday is 11PM! read more

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The Turtle tavern is a nice little place to go. It has excellent food. One of my favorite things is they have sloppy Joe's. I haven't had one since I was a kid but all the other food is amazing as well. The service is excellent every time we go there, they take a great care of us. You need to try the turtle it's reasonable and it's a nice little place to go. read more

A local sports bar with pool tables. They obviously have a local following since all the people sitting at the bar the bartenders and the other patrons. Small limited menu, appropriately bar food. I ordered the fried mozzarella with marinara, tasted like Rich's frozen from the supermarket. Also the Cuban sandwich which I like and haven't had in a long time. They were out of it, so I tried the Sloppy Joe, good but the bun fell apart. read more

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Fun little tavern. Good food! Friendly staff. Little bar atmosphere with tv's all around to watch sports, or whatever .

If you can get past the bartenders attitude in this subpar dive bar you might enjoy the low prices on drinks. Bring your own company, shoot some pool, order simple drinks and you're golden! read more

Chill and nice spot. Def go there for chill drinks and pool and vibes. Loved it. Turtle power.

Great little sports bar. Very welcoming, good service, nice food. It was their 8 year anniversary so we got to sample lots of things. Cuban sandwich --tasty albeit a bit salty. Las Vegas wings were excellent (tangy and charred) served with celery and range of blue cheese. Berry sangria bears no semblance to sangria but stir a tasty fruit punch with a kick. read more

Cool bar with a couple of pool tables. Food is really good. Recommend the Vegas strips.

Great time! Everyone is so welcoming! Superb service, great food, great prices! Whenever I'm visiting we always stop by. Great music & fun atmosphere. read more

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went twice within a week. First time, food & service were very good. 2nd time, food was very good, service not so much!!!! 2nd time the server was more interested in talking to her friend at the bar & not on her customers. Will probably go again, and hope we get the server from our first visit!! read more

Please do not be fooled by these positive reviews. If you enjoy food, you will not enjoy this place. I ordered garlic parmesan wings. I asked the bartender over the phone if the sauce was creamy, and she assured me that the sauce was creamy. AUDIENCE, THEY SERVED ME CHICKEN WINGS WITH SHREDDED PARMESAN ON TOP as garlic parmesan wings. BEWARE. This is a bar. Do not buy food from here. I was tricked by the positive reviews. I wish I had photos, but I was so angry when I opened the box that I immediately threw them away. read more

The food was great the service was good the help was wonderful And best of all it's non-smoking smell like an ashtray when you go home is a sign out front nobody under 21 so I have a bunch of kids running around yelling and screaming and place it very, very clean read more

Service Came in and it was empty. Maybe ten people in there. Sat at the bar to watch the game, right beside the waitress station. She proceeded to three times come up as close as she could to me making annoyed clicks and hugging. Each time mumbling under her breath. Last time she said this isn't going to work she has to move that chair. 1. It was there when arrived 2. She vpuld have simply asked insgead of tryimg to passive agressively get me to move. She could have asked me to move. Right out the door to a different place to spend our money. I will say this may be a one-off. The bartenders here are incredible and last time was great. read more

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Great staff , service and food . Beer is always cold and staff is always friendly . Will always recommend as a great local bar and best for wings ! read more

This is a great locals hangout. As the sign says, every hour is happy hour! The drinks were good and inexpensive. The French fries were excellent, thick cut. Everyone loved their quesadillas. Service was great - friendly and made getting separate checks really easy! I am looking forward to going back and trying the wings or Cuban sandwich. Be sure to bring quarters for the pool tables. read more

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It might be a neighborhood dive bar, but the food is so good, I had pretzel bites with cheese and wings... omg, the pretzel bites.. I would not share they were so good.. wings were delicious.. drinks were cheap.. I'm definitely coming back! read more

First time here and had a good time at the bar with my husband and the other very nice friendly customers. Obviously a real neighborhood casual bar with locals. I went bc I met one of their other bartenders at a golf course and he was very funny and conversational so I thought I'd surprise, Marcel, however he wasn't working tonite, we had a lovely helpful female bartender. We went with her suggestions...Vegas wings, crab cake, fries and chicken tacos, all were tasty and we enjoyed. Pleasant sports bar, tv's,pool tables and out door seating. read more

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Great experience having lunch here on a Saturday. The bartender was very friendly, the service was great, and the food was excellent. Had the sliders, and would definitely recommend them. This is exactly the type of place to go hang out and drink a couple beers and relax. read more

Went for the first time , 2 weeks ago Wednesday and have been back twice since . All the bartenders so friendly and professional. Great service , great crowd and great cheese steak ! Will be back to watch football again. Very soon. Old school vibe. read more

I love supporting locally owned businesses, and Turtle Tavern is great! The decor is adorable, the workers are amazing, and the other customers are so friendly. It's even amazing that the owners cook the delicious food! It was so good, it was hard to talk as we shoved the food in our mouth. Highly recommend! read more

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Great neighborhood place. Close to home, nice people, servers are all great. Food is great, wings are soon good. Try the Cuban Sandwich and the fish and chips. read more

This is a local, neighborhood bar with large TV's for sports fans, pool tables, a cast of regulars, and decent food. The small bar was almost full when we stopped in, so we sat at a high top nearby. We grabbed a couple menus from the bartender. Although the sign says to place your order at the bar, she came over to us to take and later deliver our ordered food and drinks. If you're worried about covid, most everyone here was not wearing a mask. There's a sign on the door stating something re: everyone's "freedom" etc. However, there are signs on the tables also asking masks to be worn when walking around... Anyhow.. My husband ordered their gyro plate -- a special of the day. It was a large plate with well done strips of gyro meat, pita bread wedges, a salad, and tsaziki sauce. He was hungry so he ate it all -- but he said it was good. We started with an appetizer order of fried mushrooms. They came with a dipping sauce. This mass produced version was a bit heavily battered for me. And I wouldn't get them again. After the mushrooms, I had their Maryland style crab soup. This was packed with veggies like corn, green beans, carrots, etc. along with shredded crabmeat in a tomato base. It was good. There's ample parking out front. There is a Chinese restaurant nearby as well as "the girls" further down on the south side. I'm glad we came. Now our curiosity has been satisfied. read more

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Nice atmosphere, pool tables, good food, friendly and efficient staff. Tables outside for smokers. Friendly regulars.

Went to Turtle Tavern for first time. Clean and pleasant traditional place. Attentive and friendly service. Had the two burger "sliders" meal. A half pound of good burgers. Tasty and nicely cut fries. Wife liked the Philly steak. We will be back; great drop in place. read more

Very nice local bar. I had the shrimp Jalapeno poppers and they were fantastic. Seems that everyone knows everyone. They were pretty welcoming of a new face. read more

A very cool place for locals. Fun place with many TV's and tables but bar seats are kinda limited. My first time there I definitely felt like an outsider. Almost no chit chat or eye contact with servers who happily and actively engage with regulars. Wings were ok, not outstanding. I would try the place again just get there a little earlier for sunday football to get a bar seat. read more

So so many great reviews for the Turtle Tavern-- it's close to my house so I gave it a shot. It was one of the worst looking meals-- I didn't even eat it, my husband took one bite and spit it out. We walked out and went to BurgerFi (it was awesome) I ordered 2 ORDERS of sliders, one with cheese and bacon the other just bacon. What was delivered were just two sliders with one with uncooked cheese the other with uncooked bacon, five mushy french fries. Live and learn. read more

If you haven't been here yet you're missing out. Amazing local spot . Service is incredible friendly and they are hustling and attentive to every quest. Had the wings and best I ever had. Clientele is local and friendly overall amazing experience read more

The Turtle Tavern is the Delray Beach version of "Cheers". The bar is neighborhood friendly and the menu is limited, but everything is fresh and hot. Try the Monday meat loaf special and be pleasantly surprised. If you want local flavor, the Turtle is the perfect place. It is also a gathering place for Terrapin (MD) sports enthusiasts. read more

Great local place. Nice dive bar. Fried pretzels are great. Service is always spot on. read more

I went there with friends and although cheap beer and wine. The owner bartender was a complete jerk and the most unfriendly one I've come across in a few years Stay away from this place unless you like rude unfriendly owner bartenders read more

Fun local sports bar. Nice drinks. Delicious wings. Friendly staff. We'll come back again.

Don't pass them by. Tucked away in a plaza but the wings and other foods are terrific. Drink are better than most expensive establishments that say they have better atmosphere. Love it here. read more

A friendly neighborhood bar reminiscent of CHEERS! The attitude is friendly and accepting and the food is delicious. Definitely the best meatloaf in Delray Beach! read more