Johnny's Tavern

Name: Johnny's Tavern
Address: 30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA, United States, 01002
Telephone: (413) 230-3818
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1079)

$30 and under

American

30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002

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2 people

Jul 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 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.

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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

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What 1,079 people are saying

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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 combines a "casual, unstuffy, friendly vibe" with "amazing food" that keeps guests coming back. The service is highlighted as "outstanding" and "professional," with staff like Jeff and Justina earning praise for their attentiveness. Visitors enjoy diverse menu items, from "homemade pasta dishes" to "best ever fish and chips."

1,079 Reviews

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Judy VIP
Greater Boston94 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great night, thanks to Cam with an assist by Jeff, and the kitchen crew for meals prepared exactly as we wished!
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Peter VIP
Memphis / West Tennessee63 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit to Johnny's: Food was very good and our server was extremely pleasant. Great place to hang out for a drink and a meal.
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Brian
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service started a little bit slow; we were in the main dining room and there was a large party right in the center of the room, which raised the noise level and probably distracted the serving staff to notice that we had been seated. We waited for about 10 to 12 minutes until our waiter finally came over to us and from there all went smoothly. We had PEI muscles as an appetizer (a little heavy on the fennel) and each of us got to pasta dishes that were amazing. We’ll be back!
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Judy VIP
Greater Boston95 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Kudos to Cynthia and the kitchen crew for another outstanding meal experience of a busy and hot summer night!
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Judy VIP
Greater Boston95 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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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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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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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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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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Judy VIP
Greater Boston95 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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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 1079 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

Jul 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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

Website
http://www.johnnystavernamherst.com/
Phone number
(413) 230-3818

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