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Johnny's Tavern, Amherst, MA

Johnny's Tavern

4.7 (1075)
$30 and under
American
30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Johnny’s Tavern in Amherst manages to provide a mixed ambiance of classy, laidback charm and décor. The dining room provides a nice atmosphere for a date night or a group of friends. Even a rather large group can sit comfortably in the expansive dining area. The bar features televisions where you can catch your favorite sporting events while dining on your food.

The food at Johnny’s Tavern is delicious and always well-prepared. Meals are cooked to order to ensure that diners with various dining preferences can all come in and enjoy a meal. If you are looking for some recommendations, you should try the truffle fries, brussels sprouts, burgers or the house made gnocchi. Stop in at Johnny’s Tavern to see what other amazing food options are available on the menu.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (413) 230-3818
  • Website
    http://www.johnnystavernamherst.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Eli Kozukhin
  • Location
    30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002
  • Neighborhood
    Amherst
  • Cross street
    Main Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,075 people are saying

Johnny's 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central and Western MA

    Healthy

  • Central and Western MA

    Hot spot

  • Central and Western MA

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central and Western MA

    Good for special occasions

  • Central and Western MA

    Lively

  • Western MA

    Best Overall

  • Western MA

    Best Food

  • Western MA

    Best Service

  • Western MA

    Best Value

  • Western MA

    Innovative

  • Western MA

    Good for groups

  • Western MA

    Healthy

  • Western MA

    Hot spot

  • Western MA

    Neighborhood gem

  • Western MA

    Great for fine wines

  • Western MA

    Good for special occasions

  • Western MA

    Lively

  • Western MA

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Johnny's Tavern in Amherst is a beloved local gem, known for its "amazing food" and "friendly, professional staff." Diners praise the "great atmosphere" and consistently "delicious meals," with standout dishes like the "simple salads with salmon" and "best ever fish and chips." Patrons appreciate the "casual, unstuffy, friendly vibe," making it a perfect spot for gatherings and celebrations. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall dining experience is "solid," ensuring many happy returns.
1,075 Reviews

  1. Judy VIP

    Greater Boston92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jeff was our server, who successfully balanced our party of 2 while attending to a party of 13 and his other tables with kindness and professionalism. A busy night with UMass orientation did not significantly slow down the kitchen nor did it impact the excellent quality of the food that we so appreciate. It was also a night where the entire team helped each other, which is a clear sign of how they have each other’s backs. Well done!

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  2. Benjamin

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to stop in Amherst on the way back from the Berkshires

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  3. Margaret

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend said the flank steak was wonderful, and I really liked the mushroom pasta. I especially appreciated that it arrived nice and hot. His beer was apparently fine and we both liked my Portuguese white wine. The strawberry shortcake my friend ordered was a disappointment. It looked to me like cake with strawberry syrup poured over the top. When he dug in with his fork, some small pieces of strawberry were visible, but we had both expected to see more strawberries on top and around the dish. Both of us were used to shortcake made with biscuits. I guess the cake foundation is a reasonable variation, but the missing strawberries were not! Our server was outstanding! It was a busy Friday evening, and she was very friendly, attentive, helpful, and efficient. Her bright personality added to the pleasure of our evening. We both thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and the meal (except for you know what). It was a terrific evening.

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  4. Dana

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place good food good staff nice decor and atmosphere

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  5. Batsheva

    Greater Boston24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was salty, not enough variety for vegans, the AC didn’t work properly.

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  6. Judy VIP

    Greater Boston93 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Simple salads with salmon were a great choice on a hot day - perfectly prepared! Tanya served us with kindness and professionalism. Thank you!

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  7. Judy VIP

    Greater Boston93 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another delicious meal served with kindness, courtesy, and professionalism by Jeff.

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  8. John

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came on the only weekday Johnny’s serves lunch. We were one of just a few parties there and it was quiet. We were attentively served , never rushed. Our foursome had a beet salad, tuna sandwich, salmon, and black squid spaghetti. All were fabulous. We’ll be back!

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  9. Millicent

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bridget, our server is excellent. We had a quality experience. My family enjoyed the food and the service. Would return.

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  10. Tom

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Theprix fixe menu was OK. The food itself was OK, but not great. The fish was tough on the outside. The octopus tentacle was tough and chewy. The ley lime pie was fine. The fact of the matter is that after four days eating in NYC, we wen't veyr hungry. But for Restaurant Week, Johnny's did a good job. I just wish a little more care was taken with preparing the food.

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FAQs

Johnny's Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (413) 230-3818.

Johnny's Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 1075 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
11:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Johnny's Tavern

30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Street
  • Neighborhood
    Amherst
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eli Kozukhin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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