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Ideal Tavern, Southington, CT

Ideal Tavern

4.3 (701)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
142 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Ideal Tavern is a Gastropub serving modernized, New American classic cuisine, craft cocktails and select beers in a charming, rustic atmosphere!

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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 701 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hartford

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ideal Tavern offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent attentive service" and "delicious food." Popular dishes include the pork belly appetizer, cauliflower tempura, and short rib. Guests praise the "superior" service and "amazing" spicy margaritas. The tavern is ideal for gatherings, providing "great value" and a welcoming small-town feel.
701 Reviews
  1. Malie VIP

    New York City47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in town visiting, and Yelp found this place. The food was spectacular! Hi highly recommend the pork belly appetizer.

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  2. Lynn

    New York City15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The cauliflower tempura was amazing and a huge portion. The salmon dinner was also excellent- the sauce was very tasty. Shrimp and Grits were flavorful and good portion.

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  3. Ken VIP

    Greater Boston26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bright spot in little downtown. Excellent attentive service. Nice menu with options. Was great for business lunch, quiet and not busy.

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  4. Matthew

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice place with good food and great service on a nice street that has a small town feel - great value

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  5. Amelia

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Brussels sprouts. And the Couscous bowl was highly satisfying and not heavy, even though it was plenty of food. Yum! Had a limoncello. Not to sweet. Just enough vodka. Sat next to window and got to watch the twin scene a little. Highly recommend.

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  6. Melissa

    New York City14 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was awful. Tasted either stale or cold. Not worth the $39 and didn’t even include a drink.

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  7. John

    New York City12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service and food all average. Perfectly lovely atmosphere to have a good dinner with friends

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  8. Linda

    South Carolina13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We felt the music was a little loud considering it was Easter. A softer choice of music would’ve been better. Also the brunch menu said assorted desserts which there were none. They considered the pastries & coffee cake the dessert.

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  9. Jennifer

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ideal Tavern is the "ideal" place to grab a bite with friends. Food is delicious, service- superior!

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  10. NoelS

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall experience was great. Out meals were fantastic and 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 4.3 stars by 701 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Ideal Tavern

142 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Center Street and North Liberty Street in Southington CT.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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