Towson Tavern

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   Thairen

   Baltimore

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 18 October 2024

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

   Great areas for large gatherings without distracting other diners. Friendly accommodating staff.
   

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   Nancy

   New York City

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 12 October 2024

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

   We all ordered the same dish the beef short ribs was really good
   

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   Victoria

   London

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 11 October 2024

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

   Disappointing Experience We had high hopes for Towson Tavern, but our visit fell short. We ordered a crabcake as an appetizer, not realizing it would be served as a full meal. This should have been explained by the staff, especially since the single crabcake looked lost on a plate full of French fries. Unfortunately, we had all ordered French fries with our meals, so we would have made different choices had we known. For dinner, we had two steaks and a hamburger. One of the steaks—a filet ordered medium—was served well done. After notifying the manager, they took it back to be re-cooked. Unfortunately, when it returned, the steak was raw and had to be sent back again. By the time it finally came out properly cooked, the rest of our party had already finished their meals, which really soured the evening. What made the experience worse was the lack of any effort to remedy the situation. When a meal is served incorrectly twice, especially at a restaurant of this caliber, we would expect more than just an apology. The staff should have offered something to make up for the inconvenience, such as a complimentary dessert, an appetizer, or even a discount on the bill. Offering a discounted meal for a return visit would have also been a thoughtful gesture. Sadly, none of this was done, and the apology alone didn’t feel sufficient to compensate for the disruption. What should have been a pleasant evening turned into a frustrating one. For a restaurant with such a reputation, we expected far better service and attention to detail.
   

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   Howard

   Baltimore

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 28 September 2024

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

   We were a party of 5 for dinner on a Saturday night. Our waitress was very pleasant and explaned that there is a new menu. Everyone seemed pleased with their food orders. I ordered one of the new menu items, braised short ribs. It was delicious! The meat was extremely tender and the sides complemented it well. Our table requested seperate checks and there was one small mix up. It was quickly corrected to our satisfaction. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience.
   

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   Dave

   Baltimore

   4 reviews

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   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 28 September 2024

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

   Service from Spike was great and the atmosphere was good. The food was very underwhelming and overpriced. We really want to support this restaurant as we always have great food at the Rec Room but their expertise in barroom fair does not translate to the higher end dining experience they seem to be attempting in the Tavern.
   

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   Smith

   Orlando

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 20 September 2024

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

   Had a lovely dinner at this quaint spot. Waiter did a great job of checking with the kitchen to assure that my meal could be prepared gluten free.
   

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   Joe

   Baltimore

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 19 September 2024

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

   Gil was a great server and food was awesome……………..
   

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   William

   Baltimore

   22 reviews

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   1.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on 18 September 2024

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

   Made a reservation in the car as we heading to the restaurant, but when we arrived 15 mins later, they were closed. The least they could have do was pick up the phone and call saying sorry, but we are closed or closing. To the date of this review no one has called with any kind of apology.
   

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   linda

   Baltimore

   41 reviews

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   3.0

   41 reviews

   Dined on 8 September 2024

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

   The place was empty at 12:30 P.M. except for one other table. The brunch menu was extensive with some good choices and fair prices. Unfortunately, the food was barely warm when it was served. Had it been hot/warm when brought to our table, it would have been great.
   

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    Sherry

    Pittsburgh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 29 August 2024

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

    Our whole table ordered different cocktails and different seafood dishes. Every item was wonderful!!!
    

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