The Tavern

4.5

292 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Neighborhood 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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Location
243 S. Camac Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone number
(215) 545-1102
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Burgers
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
On street parking is available as well as a number of nearby parking lots and garages.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Chicken Tenders$13.00
French Fries, Choice of Buffalo, BBQ, or Honey Mustard
Short Rib Mac and Cheese$19.00
Braised Short Rib, Cavitappi, Cheese Sauce, Panko Breadcrumbs
Fish and Chips$20.00
Cod, Malt Vinegar
Filet Mignon$42.00
Demi Glaze, Fondant Potatoes, Asparagus
Crab Cake$28.00
Deviled Crab, Raddichio, Tarragon Tartar Sauce

Dessert

Shortbread Biscuit$8.00
Triple Sec Strawberries, Fresh Cream
Chocolate Pie$8.00

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

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Review summary

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The Tavern offers a cozy atmosphere with "excellent service" and delicious meals, including standout dishes like beef Wellington and the Tavern burger. Patrons appreciate the intimate setting, friendly staff, and engaging piano bar experience. While some dishes may vary in quality, the overall experience is highly recommended for a delightful dining occasion.

292 Reviews

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finickyfoodie VIP
Philadelphia37 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 27, 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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DrBunny
Orange County57 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 1, 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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HeresJay VIP
Philadelphia119 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 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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OpenTable Diner
Connecticut1 review
5.0
Dined on June 17, 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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FayeT
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 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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mountedsailor
Philadelphia42 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 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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PaulS
Philadelphia1 review
4.0
Dined on December 16, 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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RobS
Philadelphia9 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 15, 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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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland2 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 3, 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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BillM
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 18, 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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243 S. Camac Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional information

Phone number
(215) 545-1102
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Burgers
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
On street parking is available as well as a number of nearby parking lots and garages.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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Starters

Deviled Eggs$7.00

French Fries$6.00

Fried Brussel Sprouts$9.00

Fried Pickles$9.00

Surf and Turf Skewers$16.00

Salads

Wedge$15.00

Caprese$14.00

Sandwiches

Tavern Burger$18.00

Tavern Fried Chicken Sandwich$17.00

Entrees

Chicken Tenders$13.00

Short Rib Mac and Cheese$19.00

Fish and Chips$20.00

Filet Mignon$42.00

Crab Cake$28.00

Dessert

Shortbread Biscuit$8.00

Chocolate Pie$8.00

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