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On The Square, Tarboro, NC

On The Square

4.8
4.8
1295 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Due to limited seating, we are only accepting in-house reservations. Please call the restaurant directly for a reservation.

Located in Historic Downtown Tarboro, one of the oldest towns in North Carolina, On the Square Restaurant offers seasonal, sustainable ingredients that are celebrated throughout the ever-changing menu. Open for dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and for lunch on Monday through Friday, we are as proud of our food and comfortable atmosphere as we are of our eclectic and value-driven wine list.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (252) 823-8268
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Stephen Ribustello
  • Catering
    We offer catering of every kind. From box lunches to weddings, we are happy and able to provide food and wine for your special event.
  • Neighbourhood
    Tarboro
  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve Pre-fixed Menu

    US$85.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    3 Course Dinner -Snacks when seated -Appetizers -Entrees -Dessert

What 1,295 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Overall

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Food

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Value

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for fine wines

  • Raleigh

    Best Overall

  • Raleigh

    Best Food

  • Raleigh

    Best Value

  • Raleigh

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
On The Square is a culinary gem known for "absolutely delicious" dishes, featuring seasonal local ingredients and an "amazing wine list." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "beautiful atmosphere." It's perfect for any occasion, offering imaginative recipes and a memorable dining experience. A must-visit for food enthusiasts!

1,295 Reviews
  1. Sue

    VIP

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Kate, our server, was awesome! She managed our table of 6 and another table of 6 and other orders with grace and efficiency. The bar was pretty "backed up" so took drinks along time to come out. But all orders were correct, food was delicious, and we enjoyed our time

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  2. John

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome as always. Great service. Food is amazing

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  3. Suzanne

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful lunch. Service excellent as was the food. On the Square is a treasure in this part of our state. I wish I could clone it in Rocky Mount. Between the great food and wonderful wine and cocktails it’s a one of a kind place for miles around.

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  4. Jim

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and incredible service including accommodating special order for dinner entree.

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  5. Susan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and wine! Service was excellent and made sure everything was perfect.

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  6. Alexander

    VIP

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly delicious, great service, and the swordfish presentation was a work of art.

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  7. chris

    Raleigh

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    this is a great place for date night or any occasion. The food and service is always wonderful.

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  8. Derek

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great. I wrote about it in my blog. Thanks Armani for excellent service. https://derekmaul.blog/2024/10/31/beautiful-day-great-food-no-drama-two-out-of-three-aint-bad/

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  9. Susan

    VIP

    Raleigh

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had 4 in our party. Everyone’s food was raved about! We will definitely return. The drive from Greenville was definitely worth it!!

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  10. Bryan

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Nice menu selection. Polite, friendly and attentive waitress. Very nice atmosphere. Price was very reasonable. Will definitely come back.

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FAQs

On The Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (252) 823-8268.

On The Square is rated 4.8 stars by 1295 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for On The Square

115 East St. James Street, Tarboro, NC 27886

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Tarboro
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Stephen Ribustello
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (252) 823-8268
  • Catering
    We offer catering of every kind. From box lunches to weddings, we are happy and able to provide food and wine for your special event.
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