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Ideal Tavern, Southington, CT
Ideal Tavern, Southington, CT
Ideal Tavern, Southington, CT
Ideal Tavern, Southington, CT
Ideal Tavern, Southington, CT

Ideal Tavern

4.3 (697)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
142 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
Ideal Tavern is a Gastropub serving modernized, New American classic cuisine, craft cocktails and select beers in a charming, rustic atmosphere!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    George Giotsas
  • Catering
    With a top notch local celebrity chef we offer a one of kind catering experience that is one hundred percent customizable to your needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Our indoor and outdoor spaces are available for private events. All menus are customizable to the individual parties needs and wants. Please contact us during business hours for more detailed information.
  • Area
    Southington
  • Cross Street
    Center Street and North Liberty Street in Southington CT.
  • Parking details
    Parking lot to the rear of the building.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 697 people are saying

Ideal Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hartford

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ideal Tavern offers a delightful dining experience with a cozy, vibrant atmosphere. Known for "delicious food," the menu features standout dishes like the "best Brussels sprouts" and "amazing" spicy margaritas. Service is generally "superior," making it an ideal spot for gatherings. Some reviews note occasional slow service, but overall, it's a "great restaurant" with "remarkable" desserts.
697 Reviews
  1. Amelia

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Brussels sprouts. And the Couscous bowl was highly satisfying and not heavy, even though it was plenty of food. Yum! Had a limoncello. Not to sweet. Just enough vodka. Sat next to window and got to watch the twin scene a little. Highly recommend.

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  2. Melissa

    New York City14 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was awful. Tasted either stale or cold. Not worth the $39 and didn’t even include a drink.

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  3. John

    New York City12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service and food all average. Perfectly lovely atmosphere to have a good dinner with friends

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  4. Linda

    Charleston12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We felt the music was a little loud considering it was Easter. A softer choice of music would’ve been better. Also the brunch menu said assorted desserts which there were none. They considered the pastries & coffee cake the dessert.

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  5. Jennifer

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ideal Tavern is the "ideal" place to grab a bite with friends. Food is delicious, service- superior!

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  6. NoelS

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall experience was great. Out meals were fantastic and service was good!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Connecticut1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was good just took a really long time to get our apps and dinner

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  8. Stephen

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! It has been more consistent as of late than ever before. Wait staff, chefs and management are all doing an excellent job!

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  9. Amy

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I should have stuck with the salmon. The Fish tacos were very salty. The pork belly could have been more tender. I will try again.

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  10. Trish

    New York City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food and great place for a bigger gathering instead of a night out for a couple.

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FAQs

Ideal Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 863-5444.

Ideal Tavern is rated 4.3 stars by 697 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Ideal Tavern

142 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Center Street and North Liberty Street in Southington CT.
  • Area
    Southington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking lot to the rear of the building.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    George Giotsas
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    With a top notch local celebrity chef we offer a one of kind catering experience that is one hundred percent customizable to your needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Our indoor and outdoor spaces are available for private events. All menus are customizable to the individual parties needs and wants. Please contact us during business hours for more detailed information.
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