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Johnny's Tavern, Amherst, MA

Johnny's Tavern

4.6
4.6
989 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Eli Kozukhin
  • 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

What 989 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central and Western MA

    Good for groups

  • Central and Western MA

    Most Booked

  • Western Massachusetts

    Best Overall

  • Western Massachusetts

    Best Food

  • Western Massachusetts

    Best Service

  • Western Massachusetts

    Best Value

  • Western Massachusetts

    Good for groups

  • Western Massachusetts

    Healthy

  • Western Massachusetts

    Hot spot

  • Western Massachusetts

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Western Massachusetts

    Lively

  • Western Massachusetts

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Johnny's Tavern is a delightful dining spot known for its "great food, lots of options on the menu," and a "warm welcome" from attentive staff. Patrons praise the "authentic New England bar/restaurant atmosphere" and commend the "fabulous food" and "friendly and professional" service. While the venue can be busy, the "staff works very hard" to ensure a memorable dining experience. The menu features diverse and delicious options, including standout dishes like "crispy Brussels sprouts" and the "tavern burger." Despite occasional comments on noise levels, Johnny's remains a popular choice for locals and visitors alike.

989 Reviews
  1. Judith

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    77 reviews

    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Karen as our server and it was so nice to see her again! She was professional and kind and got an assist from Cam, who was as pleasant as she was. Our dinners were prepared exactly as requested. Another great evening!

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  2. Maricel

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an excellent meal and our waitress, Rachel was wonderful. It was very cold in the restaurant when we arrived but the temperature improved after we complained about it.

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  3. Andrew

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been take-out and dine-in customers here for many years, essentially since they first opened, and have dined at most of the major restaurants in the Amherst-Northampton area. In terms of the quality of food, service, ambience, consistency, etc., we think Johnny's is the best restaurant in this area.

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  4. donald

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Johnny's was great as always. Daphne did a wonderful job taking care of us. Very professional and friendly. The entire staff is excellent. Bartenders make the best drinks. Food was excellent. We travel to Johnny's from West Springfield so it's a bit of a ride but it's worth it!

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  5. Ellen

    Montreal

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The noise level made conversing impossible. That took away from the enjoyment of the venue.

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  6. Judith

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    77 reviews

    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cam was our server, our first time with him. He was kind, professional, and had a great sense of humor! He listened carefully to our requests and the meals were prepared exactly to our liking and were delicious.

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  7. Lisa

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was luke warm. Service was sporadic. Bread was ice cold. Coffee was luke warm. The room was very cold.

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  8. Frank

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service on a Thursday night at Johnny's. Menu selection was good, and our server helped us with deciding on our order. Beet and Kale burger was as promised, and Bronzino filet had a nice crispy skin, and moist on the inside. Would go back for sure.

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  9. Judith

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    77 reviews

    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cynthia was our server and was kind and professional, remembering our preferences even though it had been a while since we had her. The food was good, although we would have liked our salmon a little more on the well done side.

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  10. Lisa

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Was ince again wonderful food, but a bit chilly and loud tonight.

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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 4.6 stars by 989 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 12 times today

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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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