Bradford Tavern

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

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1. K

   Kathy

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall service, ambience was good. I had the fresh haddock fish & chips which was excellent and plenty of it, couldn’t finish it and took half home. Hubby’s burger good and cooked as ordered. Other two in party ordered the tips which they said good but not that tender and didn’t finish them. Caesar salad side was just ok. Lots of good choices on the menu to try, prices are a bit higher than other places we’ve been for the quality we got. We would go back however.
   

   Bradford TavernResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for the recommendation. We are sorry to hear about the steak tips as that is one of our most popular menu items as well as our Caesar Salad. We hope to see you again soon to give it another try. :)
   

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   Deborah VIP

   Greater Boston107 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We had a good experience from arrival to departure. All employees were pleasant and efficient. Entree prices are reasonable and the food was good. We had chicken wings, chowder, poke bowl. Our server, Bill, was very pleasant and attentive.
   

   Bradford TavernResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Deborah, Thank you for the 4 stars. Bill is a great server/bartender. Glad you enjoyed your time with us.
   

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   Jon VIP

   Greater Boston15 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   As with most restaurants today, portions of the main dishes were small and prices high. Guinness on tap so that’s a plus for me. Hostess didn’t read our reservation notes which has occurred several times in the past regarding a special seating request but we instead found a seat at the bar. The lighting is so bright that you would think you are walking into a last call and they were getting ready to clean up for the night. Lights need to be dimmed a bit to set a more inviting tone. But all in all ok place if you are in the neighborhood.
   

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   Ellen

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Comfortable seating around fireplace, low noise level in library to engage conversation, good food!
   

   Bradford TavernResponded on 20 February 2025

   Thank you for the 5 stars!! Hope to see you again soon!
   

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   KathyM

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always, great food and great service!
   

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   Margaret

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 14 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   In our party of three, two of us were first-time patrons, and the third hadn't visited Bradford Tavern for some time. I wasn't sure what to expect on a Tuesday night. While it was a quieter night in terms of customers, the room was reasonably full. The volume for both music and chatter was moderate which was a welcome change from other restaurants. There was also a fire going in the fireplace adding to the cozy atmosphere. All three of us ordered the seafood casserole, and it was delicious. One member of our party is not fond of onions (present in the roasted vegetable side); the alternate broccoli side was crisp and tasty. The lemon cake dessert was also delicious. Our waitress Zoe was attentive and welcoming. There was no problem with splitting the bill and using two credit cards to pay. We enjoyed our time at Bradford Tavern very much and hope to return in the near future!
   

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   Jim

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 12 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very nice restaurant and staff. Food is very good.
   

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   Frances VIP

   Greater Boston28 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 11 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good comfort food. Depending on the dish ordered, portions were small or large. Is the seafood dish was small portion vs the short ribs which were plentiful. I got the beet salad. It was excellent. I also had the tuna poke bowl. It was good too
   

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   Richard VIP

   Greater Boston36 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 4 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Bradford Tavern never disappoints with the quality of food, service, ambiance, and value
   

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    Steven

    Orlando1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    Food was good, but service was really off. Took about 12min before server even recognized us sitting in her section and only went down hill from there. And took forever to get our food. It was apparent food was sitting out for a while before we received it at our table. Very disappointing night!
    

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