The Tavern

4.5

294 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

22 Nov 2024

22:30

Neighbourhood gem
Romantic
Good for special occasions

The Tavern, a cozy underground hideaway serving fresh American bar fare. The subterranean dining room is housed in the historic Tavern on Camac, a long-running piano bar and nightclub serving exceptional food to pre/post theater goers, and a solid crowd of the city’s “in the biz” hospitality professionals long after most establishments have closed their doors for the night. The Tavern boasts an approachable menu of refined bar food staples, all available from open until close, even after the bar has given last call. The Tavern makes for a great first or last stop for diners and revelers alike. Built in 1937, it is one of the nation’s oldest music venues and a natural home for The Tavern’s lived-in vibe and casual appeal. Exposed brick and wide, dark pine paneling make the space feel comfortable yet tucked away on picturesque Camac Street.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Burgers
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm
Phone number
(215) 545-1102
Website
http://www.thetavernphilly.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Please reach out to info@thetaverngroup.com

Location
243 S. Camac Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Area
Center City
Cross Street
Spruce
Parking details
On street parking is available as well as a number of nearby parking lots and garages.
Public transit
Stops We are located 1.5 blocks from the Broad Street Subway Line [Spruce Street Stop] and one block from the NJ Transit PATCO Line [12th Street Exit]
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Chicken TendersUS$13.00
French Fries, Choice of Buffalo, BBQ, or Honey Mustard
Short Rib Mac and CheeseUS$19.00
Braised Short Rib, Cavitappi, Cheese Sauce, Panko Breadcrumbs
Fish and ChipsUS$20.00
Cod, Malt Vinegar
Filet MignonUS$42.00
Demi Glaze, Fondant Potatoes, Asparagus
Crab CakeUS$28.00
Deviled Crab, Raddichio, Tarragon Tartar Sauce

Dessert

Shortbread BiscuitUS$8.00
Triple Sec Strawberries, Fresh Cream
Chocolate PieUS$8.00

What 294 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
3.7Value

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294 Reviews

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finickyfoodie
Philadelphia
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on 27 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It’s a great neighborhood restaurant. Food & service are very good & everyone is welcoming.
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DrBunny
Orange County
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on 1 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bartender was the nicest guy ever! Definitely give it a try!
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HeresJay
Philadelphia
110 reviews
vip
5.0
110 reviews
Dined on 21 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tavern is one of our go-to places for "date night" in the Gayborhood. Whether we sit at the bar (upstairs or downstairs), "just" have burgers or a full meal, we know that it will be a great evening!
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OpenTable Diner
Connecticut
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I took our ten year old. We all loved our meals and service was great! We had the fish n chips, chicken tenders, and wedge salad with shrimp. Our server was super friendly and the atmosphere is very cozy.
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FayeT
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love intimate spaces! I’m so glad we came here for Valentine’s Day! It’s exactly what I was looking for. The food was amazing and Jeff are server made us feel welcomed and comfortable. We went up to the piano bar after dinner thinking we were just going to have one drink, but ended up staying because the pianist that night was lively and engaging. The music he was playing was kind of showtuney and fun. We will definitely be back :)
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mountedsailor
Philadelphia
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was yummy! Liked the decor, server was friendly.
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PaulS
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food served in a cozy atmosphere with excellent service. A good value in the Gayborhood.
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RobS
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The new chef, Henry, made an excellent beef Wellington. It was a terrific surprise. Highly recommended. The meat and mushrooms were perfect.
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 3 December 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food here was mediocre at best. The deviled eggs had little flavor, the friend pickles tasted frozen and, most bizarrely of all, my pumpkin cream bucatini pasta had the consistency of paste and tasted as bad. I barely ate half of it. The staff is very friendly and the drinks were good, but my meal was not enjoyable.
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BillM
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were great! Looking forward to getting back.
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FAQs

The Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 545-1102.

The Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 294 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

22 Nov 2024

22:30

Order delivery or takeout

243 S. Camac Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional information

Cross Street
Spruce
Area
Center City
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
On street parking is available as well as a number of nearby parking lots and garages.
Public transit
Stops We are located 1.5 blocks from the Broad Street Subway Line [Spruce Street Stop] and one block from the NJ Transit PATCO Line [12th Street Exit]
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.thetavernphilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 545-1102
Private party facilities
Please reach out to info@thetaverngroup.com

The Tavern

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Menu

Starters

Deviled EggsUS$7.00

French FriesUS$6.00

Fried Brussel SproutsUS$9.00

Fried PicklesUS$9.00

Surf and Turf SkewersUS$16.00

Salads

WedgeUS$15.00

CapreseUS$14.00

Sandwiches

Tavern BurgerUS$18.00

Tavern Fried Chicken SandwichUS$17.00

Entrees

Chicken TendersUS$13.00

Short Rib Mac and CheeseUS$19.00

Fish and ChipsUS$20.00

Filet MignonUS$42.00

Crab CakeUS$28.00

Dessert

Shortbread BiscuitUS$8.00

Chocolate PieUS$8.00

What 294 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does The Tavern offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Tavern restaurant rated?

Is The Tavern currently accepting bookings?

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