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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

4.7
4.7
689 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm

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Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
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.
  • 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 689 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ideal Tavern impresses with its "awesome food and drinks," highlighted by the "best short rib" and "amazing blackberry bourbon barbecue wings." The cozy, vibrant atmosphere and attentive service make it perfect for "any occasion." Though slightly pricey, the quality ingredients and chef's talent justify the cost. A must-visit!
689 Reviews
  1. Kateryna

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. Katherine

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    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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  3. Louis

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  4. Karen

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  5. Linda

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a really good experience. The waiter was very helpful in choosing from the beer menu. Atmosphere is very nice and the noice level was minimal which we like.

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  6. Janine

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a nice New Year’s Eve dinner with friends. Food and drinks were delicious and our waiter was very attentive even with a full house. Always enjoy dining there

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  7. Meg

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It has a great atmosphere and is cozy and vibrant yet low-key. Our server was great, and the food -apps, mains, and dessert- was delicious!

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  8. Emma

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant! The food and drinks were both amazing!

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  9. Maureen

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    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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  10. Stephen

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    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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FAQs

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

Ideal Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 689 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

Select a time

Booked 4 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.
  • 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
    (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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