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Ideal Tavern, Southington, CT

Ideal Tavern

4.8
4.8
681 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
Ideal Tavern is a Gastropub serving modernized, New American classic cuisine, craft cocktails and select beers in a charming, rustic atmosphere!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 863-5444
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    George Giotsas
  • Catering
    With a top notch local celebrity chef we offer a one of kind catering experience that is one hundred percent customizable to your needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Our indoor and outdoor spaces are available for private events. All menus are customizable to the individual parties needs and wants. Please contact us during business hours for more detailed information.
  • Neighbourhood
    Southington
  • Cross Street
    Center Street and North Liberty Street in Southington CT.
  • Parking details
    Parking lot to the rear of the building.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 681 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Contemporary American

  • Hartford

    Best Overall

  • Hartford

    Best Food

  • Hartford

    Great for brunch

  • Hartford

    Innovative

  • Hartford

    Good for groups

  • Hartford

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ideal Tavern delights with "terrific service" and "delicious food." Known for its "depth of flavor" in dishes like braised short ribs, the menu accommodates diverse tastes, including teens and vegans. While some find it noisy, the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff ensure a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended!

681 Reviews
  1. Maureen

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Felt rushed by waitstaff. Food was good. Place is really loud so made conversation a little difficult.

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  2. Stephen

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food was delicious. First drink was wrong, but bar tender quickly fixed it. Service was good.

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  3. kari

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tommy our server was awesome food was Great Would recommend

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  4. Mark

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time at Ideal Tavern and we were impressed with the casual atmosphere, the intimacy of the surroundings and farmhouse/industrial decor of the dining area and bar. The service was outstanding, and the food was incredibly delicious. Dessert was remarkable! We will definitely be returning! The prices were on the higher side, but very reasonable considering the quality of the ingredients and the talent of the chef.

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  5. Meg

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff was wonderful, and the atmosphere was welcoming. We had delicious food (apps and mains), and we were able to catch up with friends, feeling welcome and without feeling rushed. It's a great spot we've been to before...and we'll return to it again!

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  6. Kacie

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    highly recommend for any occasion- really good food and I love their seasonal specials. :)

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  7. JIMF

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food was awesome so was the service!!! i am a freqent flyer here!!!! be back soon!!!!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went to dinner tonight with our Son, Daughter-in-law and Grandson. As has been the case in previous visits the food was delicious and the service was friendly and attentive. I'm always shocked why the restaurant is not full but selfishly it does work in our favor. Hopefully word of how great this restaurant is will spread and business will pick up.

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  9. AmyA

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good and the service was great. The air conditioning was not working and it was VERY HOT AND HUMID. They should have tried to find some fans or something.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Kyle, was really good. He was very attentive and engaging.

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FAQs

Ideal Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 863-5444.

Ideal Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 681 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ideal Tavern

142 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Center Street and North Liberty Street in Southington CT.
  • Neighbourhood
    Southington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking lot to the rear of the building.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    George Giotsas
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (860) 863-5444
  • Catering
    With a top notch local celebrity chef we offer a one of kind catering experience that is one hundred percent customizable to your needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Our indoor and outdoor spaces are available for private events. All menus are customizable to the individual parties needs and wants. Please contact us during business hours for more detailed information.
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