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Johnny's Tavern, Amherst, MA

Johnny's Tavern

4.7
4.7
1037 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Johnny’s Tavern in Amherst manages to provide a mixed ambiance of classy, laidback charm and décor. The dining room provides a nice atmosphere for a date night or a group of friends. Even a rather large group can sit comfortably in the expansive dining area. The bar features televisions where you can catch your favorite sporting events while dining on your food.

The food at Johnny’s Tavern is delicious and always well-prepared. Meals are cooked to order to ensure that diners with various dining preferences can all come in and enjoy a meal. If you are looking for some recommendations, you should try the truffle fries, brussels sprouts, burgers or the house made gnocchi. Stop in at Johnny’s Tavern to see what other amazing food options are available on the menu.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:30 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (413) 230-3818
  • Website
    http://www.johnnystavernamherst.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Eli Kozukhin
  • Location
    30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002
  • Area
    Amherst
  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,037 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central and Western MA

    Good for groups

  • Central and Western MA

    Lively

  • Central and Western MA

    American

  • Central and Western MA

    Most Booked

  • Western Massachusetts

    Best Overall

  • Western Massachusetts

    Best Food

  • Western Massachusetts

    Best Service

  • Western Massachusetts

    Best Ambience

  • Western Massachusetts

    Best Value

  • Western Massachusetts

    Good for groups

  • Western Massachusetts

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Western Massachusetts

    Lively

  • Western Massachusetts

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Johnny's Tavern is a local favorite with "great food and atmosphere." Guests love the "delicious burgers and truffle fries," and the "friendly and professional" staff like Marina and Daphne. The menu offers "lots of options," and patrons appreciate the "attentive and kind" service. Some diners mention noise levels, but the "consistent quality" makes it a go-to spot.

1,037 Reviews

  1. Judy VIP

    Greater Boston82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another great night at Johnny's! Justina was our server and it was great to catch up with her after not having her for a while. As always, she was friendly, kind, and professional. Our meals were prepared exactly as specified: simple salad with salmon. We also love the bread with sundried tomato olive oil.

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  2. EDWARD VIP

    Greater Boston24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic. Justina was out wait person and she rocked it!!!!

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  3. Helen VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Johnny's Tavern is an absolute gem in Amherst! It's very popular and with good reason. The food is amazing, the staff are warm and welcoming, and I appreciate the casual, unstuffy, friendly vibe. We had a large group celebrating a special reunion this evening (we all worked together on a show), and we had a wonderful experience at dinner. I'd highly recommend a visit to Johnny's Tavern when in Amherst.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice experience, very solid food. The gnoch

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  5. Kate

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took our family here to celebrate the birthday of UMass student. Food was excellent, service was on point. The restaurant was busy, but they made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. We will definitely go back when we're in town.

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  6. Katherine VIP

    Caribbean28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always friendly, great food and drinks and service.

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  7. NomadPilgrim

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My fourth visit. Always reliable and delicious for lunch.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My server was exceptional. She was such a helpful and fun person to deal with. Best fish and chips I’ve ever had.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I started with a simple salaad which was extremely generous, then I had for my entree the braised short ribs which were cooked to perfection. My dinner partner had potato gnocchi which she said was delicious. Our server was excellent. In all a pleasant evening. Unfortunately, no room for dessert.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and good service . . . best brussel sprouts I’ve ever had.

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FAQs

Johnny's Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (413) 230-3818.

Johnny's Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 1037 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Johnny's Tavern

30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Area
    Amherst
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:30 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Eli Kozukhin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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