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Historic Tousey House Tavern - Circa 1822 - Tousey House Tavern, Burlington, KY

Tousey House Tavern

4.8
4.8
1222 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Located in Burlington, Kentucky, The Tousey House offers the full Southern experience in the form of cuisine, cocktails and hospitality. The intimate style restaurant offers casual yet elegant fare for friends and family alike. Stop in for one of the daily specials at The Tousey House, which often includes family-style fried chicken, slow roasted prime rib, cod sandwich, hot slaw and more.

Make The Tousey House the location for your next party or corporate event. Specialty banquet menus are available for large groups, and the menus allow you to pick the cuisine to be shared at every table. Visit during the weekends for signature drinks and bourbon specials that will keep you coming back for more.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–14:00
  • Phone number
    (859) 586-9900
  • Website
    http://www.touseyhouse.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Rehearsal dinners, intimate weddings, corporate, social and more... we have you covered!
  • Location
    5963 N Jefferson St, Burlington, KY 41005-9596
  • Area
    Florence
  • Parking details
    Large public parking lot is located directly across the street with a cross walk to the front of our building. This parking lot is located behind the old courthouse, now administrative building.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,222 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    American

  • Cincinnati

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tousey House Tavern is a charming, historic gem in Burlington, KY, offering "amazing food" and "exceptional service" in a cozy 19th-century setting. Guests rave about the delectable Southern dishes, especially the "crispy fried chicken" and "bread pudding." With its inviting ambiance, it's "a must-visit" for a delightful dining experience.

1,222 Reviews

  1. Lisa

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great as always. We love going to Tousey House always very consistent

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  2. Carolyn

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service (server,James, was polite, informative, friendly, attentive (but not hovering)), wonderful ambiance and good parking. Enjoyed the evening.

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  3. Diane

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the first time at we dined at the Tousey House and it won’t be our last. We had a very nice Valentine Day lunch. The service was exceptional and the food was outstanding.

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  4. Helen

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated a birthday and had a fantastic time! Food was great as always! Our server Nick was fantastic and made the experience even better!

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  5. Tony

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and fantastic service. Hands down my favorite place for dinner.

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  6. Judy

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A real gem! Good food, good service, quiet atmosphere.

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  7. Nathaniel

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely amazing experience for my anniversary and amazing service by Josh and a outstanding job by the kitchen crew

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  8. Nal

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Fried chicken was good but the side dishes were not. Waiter wasn't very attentive.

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  9. Peggy

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely experience the food was good and the service very good will definitely visit again!

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  10. GARY

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Enjoyed the ambiance.

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FAQs

Tousey House Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 586-9900.

Tousey House Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 1222 OpenTable diners.

Tousey House Tavern does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tousey House Tavern

5963 N Jefferson St, Burlington, KY 41005-9596

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Florence
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–14:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large public parking lot is located directly across the street with a cross walk to the front of our building. This parking lot is located behind the old courthouse, now administrative building.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.touseyhouse.com/
  • Phone number
    (859) 586-9900
  • Private party facilities
    Rehearsal dinners, intimate weddings, corporate, social and more... we have you covered!
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