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Ideal Tavern, Southington, CT
Ideal Tavern, Southington, CT
Ideal Tavern, Southington, CT
Ideal Tavern, Southington, CT
Ideal Tavern, Southington, CT

Ideal Tavern

4.5
4.5
696 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
Ideal Tavern is a Gastropub serving modernized, New American classic cuisine, craft cocktails and select beers in a charming, rustic atmosphere!

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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
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 696 people are saying

Ideal Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hartford

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ideal Tavern offers a vibrant and cozy atmosphere, perfect for gatherings and special occasions. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "great service," with standout dishes like the short ribs and popcorn cauliflower. The tavern's "amazing seasonal specials" and creative cocktails enhance its appeal, making it a "highly recommended" dining spot.
696 Reviews
  1. NoelS

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall experience was great. Out meals were fantastic and service was good!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Connecticut1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was good just took a really long time to get our apps and dinner

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  3. Stephen

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! It has been more consistent as of late than ever before. Wait staff, chefs and management are all doing an excellent job!

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  4. Amy

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I should have stuck with the salmon. The Fish tacos were very salty. The pork belly could have been more tender. I will try again.

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  5. Trish

    New York City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food and great place for a bigger gathering instead of a night out for a couple.

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  6. Alexander

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I get it—you go out for Valentine's Day, and the food isn’t going to be great. But why tell us we have a time limit beforehand, especially with a slow kitchen, and then make us feel rushed?

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  7. Judith

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First thing when we came in a very young host told us to limit our dinner to 1 1/2 hours because they were busy. Definitely needs some people skills. Strike 1. We ordered drinks and Bruce’s old fashioned glass was brought to the table very sticky. It was like the bartender spilled liquor on it and didn’t even care. We had seen their menu and my significant other was looking forward to prime rib. We were told there was a mistake in the posted menu. Strike 2. Service was just okay. Didn’t see anyone actually overseeing the staff. Everyone was just running around. When it came time for dessert, another mistake on the menu, no Limoncello cake. Definitely Strike 3. We realize it is a special holiday but they really did not need the table free in 1 1/2 hours. All in all, we were really surprised by the restaurant. It had been about a year since we had been there but always had a great culinary experience. After spending almost $250 it certainly was not worth it at all. We were very disappointed.

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  8. Sharon VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t beat their taco Tuesday deal! And the spicy margaritas are amazing!

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  9. Kateryna

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty. We put 5 stars. Delicious food... Delicious cocktails... Good service. I liked everything.

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  10. Katherine

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Popcorn cauliflower was amazing and all our entrees were cooked perfect. Great food!

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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 4.5 stars by 696 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Ideal Tavern

142 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Center Street and North Liberty Street in Southington CT.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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