Tavern In The Square - Burlington

We originally intended to go to Cheesecake Factory, but the wait time was 45 minutes. So, we opted for Tavern in the Square instead. We were seated immediately, and our drinks arrived promptly...

We visited this restaurant planning to have a light meal the day before Thanksgiving, but we ended up indulging in a variety of delicious and savory tapas that left us completely satisfied.

I dined with my wife at this restaurant, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. The steak pieces were undercooked, the sauce didn’t taste great, and the broccoli was served cold. The garlic mashed potatoes were also lacking in flavor. We really should have been informed about the food quality.

Despite it being the holiday season, the crowd wasn’t overwhelming. Initially, everything seemed to go well. The appetizers arrived in a timely manner and were hot and delicious. However, when it came to the main courses, there was a mixed experience. Although all the meals were served together, their temperatures varied significantly, making it difficult to enjoy our food. It didn’t feel worth the trouble to send anything back after the wait. Between the appetizers and the mains, the service seemed to decline. We found ourselves waiting a long time for drinks, despite ordering two at once, anticipating the wait. There were also fewer check-ins from the staff than we would have liked. As a result, we felt rushed and hurried through our meal to leave. Please don’t get me wrong, we understood that it was still the holiday season, even if it was three days later, but the crowd wasn’t enough to justify the slow service. This left us puzzled about what was happening. We were hoping for a better experience, perhaps at a different location since we don’t live nearby. We’re unsure if we would return to this particular spot. I apologize for not taking any photos; it was a bit dark, and we weren’t seated under any lights. In summary, if everything had gone smoothly, the food could have been great. However, due to the service issues, our overall experience fell short.

My girlfriend received a generous portion of mac and cheese that was more than she could finish. The Tavern Burger was superb.