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The Tavern, Philadelphia, PA

The Tavern

4.5
4.5
292 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
20:30
  • 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:45 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:45
  • Phone number
    (215) 545-1102
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please reach out to info@thetaverngroup.com
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

What 292 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

NoiseModerate

292 Reviews
  1. finickyfoodie

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 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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  2. 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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  3. HeresJay

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    110 reviews

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. RobS

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    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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  10. 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 292 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
20:30

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Tavern

243 S. Camac Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Spruce
  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:45 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:45
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine
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