Ideal Tavern

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

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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   Louis

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The short rib is the best we have ever tasted. We have always been fans of ideal tavern, but the waiter Michel steered us in the right direction. The short rib was so tender along with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots cooked to perfection.
   

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    Karen

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    1st time goi g to Ideal Tavern. Food and drinks were awesome. One special for the night was blackberry bourbon barbecue wings. Amazing!! Will definitely be going back again.
    

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