The Tavern

4.5

292 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

9:00 pm

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood 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.

Additional information

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 TendersUSD 13.00
French Fries, Choice of Buffalo, BBQ, or Honey Mustard
Short Rib Mac and CheeseUSD 19.00
Braised Short Rib, Cavitappi, Cheese Sauce, Panko Breadcrumbs
Fish and ChipsUSD 20.00
Cod, Malt Vinegar
Filet MignonUSD 42.00
Demi Glaze, Fondant Potatoes, Asparagus
Crab CakeUSD 28.00
Deviled Crab, Raddichio, Tarragon Tartar Sauce

Dessert

Shortbread BiscuitUSD 8.00
Triple Sec Strawberries, Fresh Cream
Chocolate PieUSD 8.00

What 292 people are saying

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

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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 27 July 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 1 July 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 21 June 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 17 June 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 14 February 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 9 February 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 16 December 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 15 December 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 3 December 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 18 November 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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2 people

15 Mar 2025

9:00 pm

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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Menu

Starters

Deviled EggsUSD 7.00

French FriesUSD 6.00

Fried Brussel SproutsUSD 9.00

Fried PicklesUSD 9.00

Surf and Turf SkewersUSD 16.00

Salads

WedgeUSD 15.00

CapreseUSD 14.00

Sandwiches

Tavern BurgerUSD 18.00

Tavern Fried Chicken SandwichUSD 17.00

Entrees

Chicken TendersUSD 13.00

Short Rib Mac and CheeseUSD 19.00

Fish and ChipsUSD 20.00

Filet MignonUSD 42.00

Crab CakeUSD 28.00

Dessert

Shortbread BiscuitUSD 8.00

Chocolate PieUSD 8.00

What 292 people are saying

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