Admittedly, I was expecting very little from the twisted rail, I found it on a whim while I was thrifting in the area and needed lunch desperately. I'm so glad I did and my expectations were blown away. I'm a huge fan of chicken Caesar salads, so I set the bar very high. This was genuinely one of the best CCWs I've ever had. The lettuce was fresh, dressing was delicious and even the fries were perfect. I ordered takeout and my server was super friendly and the space looked clean and cozy. Every time I find myself up in honesdale, I always stop here for the wrap. read more

Twisted Rail Tavern - Chicken Caesar Wrap - American Near Me - Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Cold outside and in- don't go here! Bartender practically told us we were not welcome when we walked in, obviously annoyed and irritated,"You can sit over there if you want but it'll be awhile." And it was... Sat at a drafty table but didn't stay too long....small, dirty, dark and if you're looking for good food, drinks, and good vibe, go somewhere else- we did. read more

I stopped here for lunch one day as I passed through town. It was one of the few restaurants open on Monday in downtown Honesdale. It is a relatively small establishment with a very clean interior. They have a modest beer selection as well as a modest menu. The food is quite reasonably priced. I got a chicken Caesar salad which was pretty good. The service was good. read more

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I have to say if it were not for excellent management this review would have gone differently. We took friends from out of Town to go to the Honesdale harvest Festival and decided to stop for a drink and appetizers for lunch at the Twisted rail where we had never been before. It was crowded but comfortable and we got a table, ordered artichoke dip and nachos, nothing complicated. We got our drinks in no time, finished them and waited over an hour for the apps. We were getting ready to leave and the owner/ manager came over and was so upset we didn't get our food due to short staffing issues. She offered to comp everything, the food finally came and we must say it was delish. She came over a few times and we paid for our 1st drinks( our choice) but she didn't charge for the second round or food. We were so impressed we will go back and try again. Sadly by the time we left it was raining and the festival was over. read more

Food was good but service was awful. Won't go back. There for Trivia night. Maybe if they had more personnel it would have been better.

We had a Great Rueben and great service! Reasonable prices for food and drinks. The bar was very clean!

Me & my girlfriend was shopping Main Street and finally found this cool bar, where we were thirsty and hungry in 95 degree heat ! and sat at table and digging the vibe and ordered a veggie burger and a brisket sandwich, which both were overdone and the burger was like a hockey puck! The only good thing was the sautéed Brussel sprouts ( amazing) ! And fries. I had 2 beers and a shot of Rumplemintz. We had met some new friends, and I wanted to buy a round for everyone. However when I went up to the bar to order another beer, the barmaid told me that I was stumbling upon my words and that I was DONE ! First of all, the bar was crowded, and she was busy, and she probably misunderstood me and she could've just asked me again what I wanted. I was not drunk at all and I have an accent from Queens that & being busy probably misled her. she is not a professional barmaid! Apparently reading some reviews, other patrons had trouble with this one woman also. So beware.! Besides that the patrons were friendly and a good jukebox and some cool pictures! read more

Rude bartender with purple hair that seems to have many google review about her.. it's unfortunate management has done nothing to correct this behavior. Unfortunately, I had a very disappointing experience at this bar on Sunday Aug. 4th, due to unprofessional behavior from one of the bartenders. My friend was refused service, not because of her conduct that night, but due to a previous Google review she had written -- which the bartender openly referenced and said, "she tried to get me fired." I remained respectful and neutral during the situation, saying nothing inappropriate to the bartender and trying to honor both perspectives. However, as I was walking out, the bartender made a sarcastic comment: "Yeah, that's why you and your friends are leaving hah!" -- clearly trying to provoke a reaction. My friend previously had noticed that SFM- short fat Mexican- was written on her receipt and during this one sided argument she doubled down saying "if she wants me to write that on her receipt again I can". Truly disgusting in a place of business. I calmly explained that I had nothing to do with their prior disagreement and that involving me was unfair and unprofessional. Instead of diffusing the situation, she doubled down, calling me "childish" and continuing to argue while I tried to have a mature conversation. We came to support the business and enjoy ourselves, but left feeling disrespected. Sadly, this isn't the first time I've noticed poor treatment from staff, especially toward customers of color. It's disappointing to see personal grievances take priority over professionalism and customer service. I hope the management addresses the pattern of behavior among certain bartenders before it drives more business away. read more

The Rail has Jamison's Black Barrel! If you're in Honesdale, and know what you want ... the Rail can now provide :) read more

Twisted Rail Tavern - Jami' and BB, a lovely combo ... - American Near Me - Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Great little hometown pub and eatery. A definite stop over should we venture through this part of the country. We enjoyed the little historic town and this cool little pub located within it. read more

Came for lunch on a Sunday with 4 adults and 3 teens. The waitress/bartender/hostess was not super welcoming, and the kids felt uncomfortable, like they shouldn't be there. We were told before ordering that the food would take a while to come out and they typically don't cook for large parties since they have a very small kitchen/one cook. When the food finally came out it was pretty good, and even though the r waitress didn't write our order down, it all came out correctly! I'm leaving this review so others are aware- it is a small bar with high top tables and food, but I wouldn't say it's a bar/restaurant. If you have a larger group and kids, probably not the place for you. I would go back for drinks/apps with another couple but not with my teens. read more

Come for the apple smoked wings with the twisted heat sauce. Nice rotation of craft beers on tap. Handful of screens for sports and a pool table. read more

Twisted Rail Tavern - Pool table - American Near Me - Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Best bloody Marys in Honesdale.. Maggie is great server Just had the spring rolls .. amazing Definately coming back read more

It's humble, and remember that it's a bar atmosphere. That being said, the service was great, and we had fun. The food was ok, but I can't complain. read more

It's hit and miss because like a lot of places, they have a hard time finding workers. They're really good if you go at the right time. If you figure out when the right time is, please let me know. The first time was the best. Great food, great service, nice friendly atmosphere, so 5 stars. I recommend this place, but full disclosure, we haven't been there in a while because of the hit and miss problem they have and the plethora of other solid places in the area. read more

This was one of the highlights of our trip to the area. The food was superb and if ever in the area, we would return. I had the crispy Caesar wrap and hubby had applewood smoked wings with fries. He raved about his wings all weekend! And the prices were affordable, especially given the large portions. read more

Twisted Rail Tavern - Crispy chicken Caesar wrap. Delicious! - American Near Me - Honesdale, Pennsylvania

This was my second time visiting the Twisted Rail Tavern at the recommendation of the Mansion at Noble Lane!! Great atmosphere and music from the TouchTunes jukebox and really good bar food. The apple smoked wings were awesome and the chicken quesadillas had just the right amount of spice. Sara was attentive and made our visit pleasant!! Will definitely go back when in the area!!! read more

Nothing special! Typical bar food. Lacks imagination and my meal tasted as though it was mostly freezer food.

Seemingly short staffed like everywhere else. Apple smoked wings with a side of coal slaw was excellent. Good pour of Guinness and kind service. What more could you ask for? read more

The waitress was extremely rude and micro aggressive to us. We were asked for our passports if we were "from a foreign country" even though we are all from around the area. read more

Girls weekend! Stopped for some awesome Bloody Mary's & delicious appetizers! Very friendly local place! Met very nicely & friendly! Wings, quesadilla, potstickers all very good! read more

I recently made my first visit to Twisted Rail. Based on the prior reviews I was expecting good food and a nice atmosphere. Unfortunately neither expectation was met. The food was average to below average bar food at best. The beer selection was adequate but not particularly noteworthy. I'm sorry to say, this was a "one and done" experience. read more

Great food, drinks & service! Cozy little bar with unique ambiance. Plates were a bit small but very reasonable prices considering the cost of things now. Perfect for sharing lots of small plates with your table over drinks. Our waitress was phenomenal as well. Can't wait to go back when the weather is nicer to enjoy the outdoor seating! read more

I stopped here on a Sunday afternoon, I was staying in the area for the weekend and decided to give it a try. I ordered the fish and chips, the fish was seasoned good and the fries were good. I ordered a vodka and cranberry juice and it was watered down though. I would go back for a quick bite to eat. Due to covid you cannot sit at the bar. read more

Twisted Rail Tavern - A barbie doll in a chair to let patrons know they cannot sit at the bar due to covid, lol - American Near Me - Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Delicious food, great service, and nice people! A great stop if you're in Honesdale looking for a bite to eat & a beer! A variety of local beers on tap plus the classics. read more

The veggie burger (black bean) wasn't very good, but I enjoyed the eggrolls. Poor bartender was a bit overworked and poor about 2 sips of wine in my glass for $4. Ambience was fine. read more

What a cool neighborhood tavern! We stopped by for lunch today for the first time. I sorta kinda remember an old tavern in this spot a few years (okay, decades!) ago, but never visited the old one. Whatever the old one was like, this place is cool, clean, attractive, and modern...while still looking like a traditional Pennsylvania small-town tavern. Just a really good vibe. We learned that we had parked in the wrong place: the empty parking lot nearby was actually a church parking lot. No problem, said the bartender, and gave us a couple "courtesy quarters" to feed a parking meter. Cool! I enjoyed a good local draft (I think it was a Wallenpaupack Octoberfest lager), and we had a nice lunch. The "Sonny burger" (named for the previous owner -- "Sonny's Tavern" was the name of the previous bar on the same spot) was on point: fresh and perfectly cooked. They got the fries right too: crispy, not oily. My wife enjoyed her Caesar salad. The bartender told us they occasionally have live acoustic music in the bar. And she recommended their "twisted heat" wings. Now we've gotta come back! read more

Stopped here on Memorial Day Weekend, Friday. Great atmosphere and even better bar food. The service was just as good and I will say for 2022 with inflation the prices at this spot are excellent. It is a bar atmosphere but was fine with my 10 yeR old at a table. Will be back. read more

This is not a restaurant but a local pick up bar. I had their special (Caesar salad) but it was terrible. The only positive thing I can say about this place is the one female bartender/waitress. I wish I knew her name but she is the restaurants savior. She does everything & I think overworked. She did a great job; but if you are a foodie, steer clear from this place with mostly fried foods. read more

Decent spot right on Main Street. They have quite a few TVs plus a full bar and a pool table. We ordered a few appetizers to share and they were pretty good, exactly what you'd expect from a hometown bar. Prices are inexpensive! Service was decent however keep in mind this is "the" local bar and clearly a favorite spot for many who live here - so the bartender/server tends to gravitate towards the people whose orders they know by heart. read more

Great food fun atmosphere trivia night very friendly staff the sandwiches are great and the perogies are home made and a reason to come back! read more

Twisted Rail Tavern - the menu for the restaurant - American Near Me - Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Nice atmosphere! The Bloody Mary was good. No complaints!The waitress was nice and the food was good! We just ordered apps but they all were tasty. read more

The reviews were spot on - this place is great! The bartender was incredibly nice and checked on us many times to make sure all was good. I had the Caesar salad with their homemade dressing - probably the best I've ever had! My husband had the AppleSmoked wings and rueben sandwich. The wings were so tasty and so was the rueben. I highly recommend this place. It doesn't look like much on the outside but it's got a great atmosphere and very very good food! Oh and the prices are incredibly reasonable. Do not goto the tourist traps like Docks. Go to the TwistedRail!!!! read more

This is "dive" of a dive bar as it gets... and that's a good thing. They attract a lot of kids in the summer ... camp counselors i think but when the fall comes it goes back to the old regulars. As for the food? ... Very small menu which features a flame grilled burger on an old contraption that looks like it was built in 1862. Just a burger and cheese on a bun and it is so good, you'll eat 3 of them. And with the prices as they are... you can and have a few beers and still not spend over 20 bucks here. Great place... and burgers to die for ... especially if you eat more than 4 of them (which i almost did...) Oh and they have single $2 Pierogies as big as your face with sourcream! Great bar food read more

The twisted rail is a great place to spend an evening. The service is great, the drinks are strong, and the prices are very reasonable. read more

Twisted Rail Tavern - a glass of beer and a coaster with the traveler logo - American Near Me - Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Trying a new place and checked yelp for reviews. I have to agree! Great food at a great price. The staff we're friendly and didn't leave you waiting. We'll be back. read more

I was there today with my wife and friends for lunch. I had the Sonny burger, wife had the rodeo burger, friends had appetizers of potstickers pierogies and quesadilla. The Sunny burger was very good, they serve it with Valvedere cheese which was an interesting touch. My wife loved the Rodeo burger. Pierogies and potstickers were also good! Would definitely recommend this place. Don't judge it by the outside... the food was great! read more

Great place to stop. Staff is very friendly and food was very good and very reasonable. Had cheese steak,burger, reuben and alligator bites. Yum read more

I enjoyed it it was a relaxing atmosphere the waitress was nice and the food was good

Hubby and I stopped in on a 95° afternoon for a cold beer and burgers based on internet ratings, and we were so glad we did! The facade gives a feeling of a good dive bar, but the inside was open, light, and spotless. The air conditioning was as cold as the beer, the bartender was a doll, and the atmosphere welcoming. The burgers were cooked to order, the fries we fresh, and the cole slaw DELICIOUS! Two burgers, fries, and beer were $17. Best deal in Honesdale! read more