Not the server's fault, but they were understaffed. Service was slow due to the fact that our server had to cover HALF the (full) restaurant. Food was great....great value as well. NOTE our server's fault.
Katherine
Food was great and so was the service. The noise level was very high which is my only complaint.
Kayleigh
The waiter was super nice and accommodating and knowledgeable, the food was amazing, service was quick, absolutely recommend checking this place out!
Marlaina
Our server was very attentive. The chicken in the pasta dish and the salmon was overcooked.
Jesus
Service was good, food was really good. My only knock is the food didn't come out hot, it was warm. Wings are excellent
Loretta
Good food, service & value...good place to spend an evening with friends & family. We'll be back.
Lauren
We ended up here because J Timothy's was too busy. I'm so happy we did. It was FAR better! The food was WAY better and the service was great. We will definitely be back!
J B
Not only was a basic salad $15 with no protein on it but my salad had rotten lettuce in it. Disgusting. Couldn't eat most of it. Not going back. 🤢
Kimberley
Service was absolutely wonderful, he was attentive, patient and very fun!!! Food was delicious as always
Tanner Munroe
My wife and I stopped into Ideal Tavern during the Southington Apple Festival, and overall, it was a really solid dinner experience.
We started with the calamari appetizer, which was decent but not great. It was cooked fine, but the flavor was just okay. It came with a marinara sauce, and I think a lemon aioli or something a little different could have made it stand out more.
I also got a six-piece order of buffalo wings, and those were excellent. They were big, juicy, and full of flavor with a nice crisp to them. The sauce had great balance, and the blue cheese dressing was surprisingly good (definitely above average).
For mains, my wife had the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, and I had the apple burger special. The burger was good, cooked medium rare and had good flavor. The aioli on it was excellent, though the apples didn’t add much for me. It was still a big, satisfying burger overall. My wife really enjoyed her sandwich. I tried a bite, and it was delicious.
The fries were unique too, kind of a homemade style I haven’t really seen before, but tasty and crisp.
Our server, Raven, was fantastic; friendly, attentive, and on top of everything.
All in all, Ideal Tavern is a solid spot with great service and good food. The wings and the sandwiches were definitely the highlights for us.
Kyle was our waiter & he was attentive & personable. Drinks & apps were great too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristina Coleman
Really good burgers - nice atmosphere and very clean! I had the figgy piggy and it was so good! They have PERFECT fries!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jill
Wait staff was awesome x great vibe - sit inside or out! Groovy bar. We enjoyed it a lot - new to the area and will be back for sure
saltystevo “Steve”
A cozy tavern with amazing food. Everything we ate was delicious. All the speciality drinks we ordered were also top notch. Service communication was great. It was about 50 percent packed and the vibe was perfectly chill for dinner. Parking was found on the street easily but I think we just lucked out. They closed at 9 so we walked right across the street for a night cap. Perfect evening. 100% would go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jesse arnold
Great food Great atmosphere! Definatly going back.
Not the server's fault, but they were understaffed. Service was slow due to the fact that our server had to cover HALF the (full) restaurant. Food was great....great value as well. NOTE our server's fault.
Food was great and so was the service. The noise level was very high which is my only complaint.
The waiter was super nice and accommodating and knowledgeable, the food was amazing, service was quick, absolutely recommend checking this place out!
Our server was very attentive. The chicken in the pasta dish and the salmon was overcooked.
Service was good, food was really good. My only knock is the food didn't come out hot, it was warm. Wings are excellent
Good food, service & value...good place to spend an evening with friends & family. We'll be back.
We ended up here because J Timothy's was too busy. I'm so happy we did. It was FAR better! The food was WAY better and the service was great. We will definitely be back!
Not only was a basic salad $15 with no protein on it but my salad had rotten lettuce in it. Disgusting. Couldn't eat most of it. Not going back. 🤢
Service was absolutely wonderful, he was attentive, patient and very fun!!! Food was delicious as always
My wife and I stopped into Ideal Tavern during the Southington Apple Festival, and overall, it was a really solid dinner experience.
We started with the calamari appetizer, which was decent but not great. It was cooked fine, but the flavor was just okay. It came with a marinara sauce, and I think a lemon aioli or something a little different could have made it stand out more.
I also got a six-piece order of buffalo wings, and those were excellent. They were big, juicy, and full of flavor with a nice crisp to them. The sauce had great balance, and the blue cheese dressing was surprisingly good (definitely above average).
For mains, my wife had the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, and I had the apple burger special. The burger was good, cooked medium rare and had good flavor. The aioli on it was excellent, though the apples didn’t add much for me. It was still a big, satisfying burger overall. My wife really enjoyed her sandwich. I tried a bite, and it was delicious.
The fries were unique too, kind of a homemade style I haven’t really seen before, but tasty and crisp.
Our server, Raven, was fantastic; friendly, attentive, and on top of everything.
All in all, Ideal Tavern is a solid spot with great service and good food. The wings and the sandwiches were definitely the highlights for us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Kyle was our waiter & he was attentive & personable. Drinks & apps were great too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good burgers - nice atmosphere and very clean! I had the figgy piggy and it was so good! They have PERFECT fries!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wait staff was awesome x great vibe - sit inside or out! Groovy bar. We enjoyed it a lot - new to the area and will be back for sure
A cozy tavern with amazing food. Everything we ate was delicious. All the speciality drinks we ordered were also top notch. Service communication was great. It was about 50 percent packed and the vibe was perfectly chill for dinner. Parking was found on the street easily but I think we just lucked out. They closed at 9 so we walked right across the street for a night cap. Perfect evening. 100% would go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great food Great atmosphere! Definatly going back.
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