On The Square

4.9

1294 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

23:30

Booked 6 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

Due to limited seating, we are only accepting in-house reservations. Please call the restaurant directly for a reservation.

Located in Historic Downtown Tarboro, one of the oldest towns in North Carolina, On the Square Restaurant offers seasonal, sustainable ingredients that are celebrated throughout the ever-changing menu. Open for dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and for lunch on Monday through Friday, we are as proud of our food and comfortable atmosphere as we are of our eclectic and value-driven wine list.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(252) 823-8268
Website
http://www.onthesquarenc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Stephen Ribustello
Catering
We offer catering of every kind. From box lunches to weddings, we are happy and able to provide food and wine for your special event.

Location
115 East St. James Street, Tarboro, NC 27886
Area
Tarboro
Cross Street
Main Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Farm to Table, Gluten-free Options

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Sterling silver ground chuck, lettuce, tomato, purple onion, kaiser roll
ReubenUS$7.50
Corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss, thousand island, grilled rye
RachelUS$7.50
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Hot Roast BeefUS$7.50
Caramelized red onion, roasted bell peppers, lettuce, melted provolone, kaiser roll
Turkey & CranberryUS$7.95
Cream Cheese, sprouts, red onion, cranberry sauce, honey wheat bread
Grilled Pork TenderloinUS$7.95
Sterling silver pork, lettuce, tomato, horseradish honey-mustard, poppy seed kaiser
Vegetable SandwichUS$7.95
Cucumber, lettuce, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, red onion, roasted red peppers, havarti, balsamic vinaigrette, honey wheat bread
Grilled Chicken BreastUS$7.50
Havarti, lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill dressing, honey wheat bread
Cold Roast BeefUS$7.50
Horseradish dressing, lettuce, tomato, red onion, kaiser roll
Fried Oyster SandwichUS$8.95
Chipotle aioli, slaw, kaiser roll
3D ClubUS$7.50
Ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato
Boar's Head Hot DogUS$4.50
Garden BurgerUS$6.95
Lettuce, tomato, onion, kaiser roll
Chicken Salad or Tuna Salad MeltUS$6.95
Grilled CheeseUS$5.95
Pimento CheeseUS$5.95
BLTUS$5.95
Salad & 1/2 SandwichUS$5.50
Pimento cheese, grilled cheese, BLT or peanut butter & jelly
Soup & 1/2 SandwichUS$6.00
Pimento cheese, grilled cheese, BLT or peanut butter & jelly

Salads

Add On's: Tuna or Chicken salad or Grilled chicken $2.50

Cobb SaladUS$7.50
Mesclun mix, grilled chicken, hard boiled egg, blue cheese, crumbled bacon, red onion, tomato, sunflower seeds
Chef's SaladUS$7.50
Mixed greens, Boar's head meats & cheeses, hard boiled egg, red onion, cucumber, tomato, sunflower seeds
Cranberry SaladUS$6.95
Baby greens, dried cranberries, pecans, blue cheese, buttermilk ranch
House SaladUS$4.95
Mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, tomato, sunflower seeds

Daily Pasta Dish

Daily Pasta DishUS$10.00

Vegan & Gluten Free

Stir Fry Rice NoodlesUS$8.95
Vegetables, ginger-scallion, tofu
Baked Potato & SaladUS$5.50

Desserts

DessertsUS$3.50
Made Daily

What 1,294 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Best Overall
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Best Food
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Best Value
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Great for fine wines
Raleigh
Best Overall
Raleigh
Best Food
Raleigh
Best Service
Raleigh
Best Value
Raleigh
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

On The Square is a culinary gem in Tarboro, North Carolina, praised for its "absolutely delicious" dishes and "excellent service." Diners enjoy imaginative recipes, a diverse menu, and a charming atmosphere. Known for standout items like the fettuccine with meat ragout and sushi nights, it's a "highly recommend" experience worth the drive.

1,294 Reviews

S
Suzanne
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A wonderful lunch. Service excellent as was the food. On the Square is a treasure in this part of our state. I wish I could clone it in Rocky Mount. Between the great food and wonderful wine and cocktails it’s a one of a kind place for miles around.
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Jim
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and incredible service including accommodating special order for dinner entree.
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Susan
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and wine! Service was excellent and made sure everything was perfect.
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Alexander
Raleigh
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly delicious, great service, and the swordfish presentation was a work of art.
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chris
Raleigh
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
this is a great place for date night or any occasion. The food and service is always wonderful.
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Derek
Raleigh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great. I wrote about it in my blog. Thanks Armani for excellent service. https://derekmaul.blog/2024/10/31/beautiful-day-great-food-no-drama-two-out-of-three-aint-bad/
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Susan
Raleigh
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had 4 in our party. Everyone’s food was raved about! We will definitely return. The drive from Greenville was definitely worth it!!
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Bryan
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Nice menu selection. Polite, friendly and attentive waitress. Very nice atmosphere. Price was very reasonable. Will definitely come back.
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Derek
Raleigh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing. Imaginative recipes and beautiful presentation. On the Square never fails to deliver 👏❤️
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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Summer Salad is named perfectly! Simply delicious, as well as everything else we ate. This restaurant is truly a gem!
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FAQs

On The Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (252) 823-8268.

On The Square is rated 4.9 stars by 1294 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

23:30

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

115 East St. James Street, Tarboro, NC 27886

Additional information

Cross Street
Main Street
Area
Tarboro
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Stephen Ribustello
Additional
Bar Dining, Farm to Table, Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.onthesquarenc.com/
Phone number
(252) 823-8268
Catering
We offer catering of every kind. From box lunches to weddings, we are happy and able to provide food and wine for your special event.

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On The Square

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

90 Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Sandwiches

Char-grilled 8 oz. BurgerUS$8.50

ReubenUS$7.50

RachelUS$7.50

Hot Roast BeefUS$7.50

Turkey & CranberryUS$7.95

Grilled Pork TenderloinUS$7.95

Vegetable SandwichUS$7.95

Grilled Chicken BreastUS$7.50

Cold Roast BeefUS$7.50

Fried Oyster SandwichUS$8.95

3D ClubUS$7.50

Boar's Head Hot DogUS$4.50

Garden BurgerUS$6.95

Chicken Salad or Tuna Salad MeltUS$6.95

Grilled CheeseUS$5.95

Pimento CheeseUS$5.95

BLTUS$5.95

Salad & 1/2 SandwichUS$5.50

Soup & 1/2 SandwichUS$6.00

Salads

Cobb SaladUS$7.50

Chef's SaladUS$7.50

Cranberry SaladUS$6.95

House SaladUS$4.95

Daily Pasta Dish

Daily Pasta DishUS$10.00

Vegan & Gluten Free

Stir Fry Rice NoodlesUS$8.95

Baked Potato & SaladUS$5.50

Desserts

DessertsUS$3.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does On The Square offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is On The Square restaurant rated?

Is On The Square currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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