Tousey House Tavern

Name: Tousey House Tavern
Address: 5963 N Jefferson St, Burlington, KY, United States, 41005-9596
Telephone: (859) 586-9900
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

684 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Located in Burlington, Kentucky, The Tousey House offers the full Southern experience in the form of cuisine, cocktails and hospitality. The intimate style restaurant offers casual yet elegant fare for friends and family alike. Stop in for one of the daily specials at The Tousey House, which often includes family-style fried chicken, slow roasted prime rib, cod sandwich, hot slaw and more.

Make The Tousey House the location for your next party or corporate event. Specialty banquet menus are available for large groups, and the menus allow you to pick the cuisine to be shared at every table. Visit during the weekends for signature drinks and bourbon specials that will keep you coming back for more.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(859) 586-9900

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Southern, Steak
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(859) 586-9900
Website
http://www.touseyhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jonathan Weiss
Private party facilities
Rehearsal dinners, intimate weddings, corporate, social and more... we have you covered!

Location
5963 N Jefferson St, Burlington, KY 41005-9596
Neighborhood
Florence
Parking details
Large public parking lot is located directly across the street with a cross walk to the front of our building. This parking lot is located behind the old courthouse, now administrative building.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Chicken Salad$11.00
All white meat chicken salad surrounded with fresh fruit and a warm muffin
Classic Caesar Salad$12.00
Fresh romaine tossed with our Caesar dressing and served with garlic croutons, tomatoes, shredded Parmesan cheese, and your choice of grilled or blackened chicken
Fried Green Tomatoes$11.00
Cornmeal dusted green tomatoes with a country ham and cream cheese mousse, topped with scallions and sweet tomato chutney
Hot Slaw$5.00
Thinly sliced fresh cabbage, with our sweet and sour dressing and topped with pecan-wood smoked bacon
Kentucky Beer Cheese$10.00
House made beer cheese served with warm pretzel bread

Sandwiches

All sandwiches are accompanied by garden garnishes and served with Saratoga chips and cabbage slaw

Chicken Salad Sandwich$11.00
All white meat chicken salad served on a croissant and topped with lettuce and tomatoes
Cod Sandwich$12.50
Hand cut and gently rolled in our seasoned flour and fried to a golden brown. Served on rye with our secret tartar sauce
Fried Chicken Club$12.00
Country fried chicken breast, pecan-wood bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sage aioli on toasted wheat bread
Pork Po Boy*$12.50
BBQ spice rubbed pork loin, bacon, cayenne aioli, and arugula on a hoagie roll
The Tousey Burger*$14.00
A char-grilled burger topped with white cheddar cheese, bacon, smoked tomato jam, arugula, rosemary aioli on a toasted bun

Brunch

Add a meat of your choice: Goetta, sausage links, bacon, or country ham $2.95

Banana Bread French Toast$11.50
Soaked in a coconut milk batter with bananas foster, toasted pecans, and your choice of meat
Biscuits & Gravy$10.00
Two house baked buttermilk biscuits topped with sausage gravy and served with sausage links
Breakfast Brown$12.50
A buttermilk biscuit under sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, melted cheese, thin sliced country ham topped with tomatoes and bacon
Chicken and Waffles$14.00
Fried chicken breast, Belgium waffle, bacon, bourbon-maple syrup and your choice of biscuit or toast
Farm Fresh Eggs$9.00
Two farm fresh eggs cooked to order, and served with your choice of meat and toast or a biscuit
Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Casserole$12.00
Casserole filled with country sausage, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, and egg batter. Served with a biscuit
Southern Eggs Benedict$13.00
Two poached eggs on toasted English muffins with country ham, hollandaise sauce, and our famous fried green tomatoes
Tousey Pancakes$9.50
A stack of light and fluffy pancakes served with whipped maple butter, sweet chocolate morsels, and warm maple syrup

Specialties

All meats and seafood are cut in house

Fried Chicken$19.00
The real thing… yes sir! Four pieces of fresh chicken gently rolled in our secret herbed flour then fried just right. May take some time… but it's worth the wait!
Tousey Hot Brown$15.50
A Kentucky favorite! Oven roasted turkey, country ham, melted cheese, and mornay sauce over toast points. Topped with pecan-wood smoked bacon and tomato…a real winner
Tousey's Pasta$16.50
Linguini tossed with garlic, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, roasted asparagus, and your choice of grilled chicken or sautéed shrimp. Served with a house salad

What 684 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
American
Cincinnati
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christyg
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cozy lunch experience. Food and service were excellent. We had the Tousey Burger and the Chicken Club. Both were delicious.
RD
RosemarieD
Cincinnati
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the perfect lunch spot with a long time friend of cold winter day. The warmth of the setting and our server made for a delightful experience. Our server gave us time to talk and enjoy our food without unnecessary interruptions, while still being attentive (this is a special skill).
JT
JamesT
Cincinnati
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Southern Eggs Benedict was fantastic! The absolute best ever!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent evening! Food was delicious! Service was great! Had a great time celebrating a birthday! 🎂
K
Kelley
Nashville
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Tousey House!
RC
RichardC
Cincinnati
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food along with great service. Plenty of parking across the street.
GB
GBIII
Cincinnati
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always, great food and service.
JL
JimL
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
You can always rely on Tousey for good food and good service. It’s great having this restaurant so close to home and consistently good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great! Great good, excellent service! We’ll be back!
b
benfromaustin
Austin
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food and large portions. Loved the hot slaw. Nice armosphere in an old house
BC
BethC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
We were seated right by the kitchen and the spacing was awkward and tight. Overall rating, B- Food, appetizers: crab cake was the best = B Fried green tomato = B- the topping made the tomato soggy Fried cheese curds = A - although the cocktail dipping sauce was odd. Entrees: Fried chicken was dry and pork chop average. Filet was perfectly cooked and risotto good. Sides were disappointing, green beans and brussels. Brussels were hard and the green beans lacked flavor. Desert: All were good. I will return for lunch to experience that menu.
M
Mikesdate
Louisville
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience, service, and food. Also, excellent value for the money. We will spend more date nights at Tousey House!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tousey always delivers a delicious meal with fabulous service. We always choose to sit in the bar for a more casual environment, and Greg is always top notch. He remembers what we like to drink and eat, is friendly, but top notch with his service!
LR
LoriR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first visit to Tousey House, but will definitely not be the last! Our server, JP was one of the most eloquent and professional servers I have ever encountered, he impressed me from the first introduction! His service style is from times long past, which made it such a special dining experience! The food was fantastic-the Cajun shrimp appetizer was out of this world delicious! Beautiful, romantic atmosphere. Will be back again soon!
S
jamesS
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restaurant. Have eaten there many times over the years and have never had a bad meal or service.
CS
ClarenceS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Slow to be greeted by Hostess. Noise level high. Food was good. Decor was nice Parking was confusing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious!! Always superb service and the ambiance is cozy. Can’t wait to go back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
my wife and I both ordered the spinach Casarol came to our table, room temp. at best. Found a piece of what looked like plastic bag, waiter said it couldn't be because they had no plastic in the kitchen, he said maybe it is a fist bone, I told him I know what plastic is. as I was handing it to him I dropped it. tool us a while to find it. he came back to the table and said the chef said it was probably a piece of crab shell. I hated him the plastic, he was that is odd, we don't have plastic in the kitchen, My steak and my wife's fish were very good.
J
Jack
Coastal Georgia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was delicious. New Year’s menu was excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
Two of the four dinners included steaks and both steaks were burned and had to be sent back to the kitchen. They did remake the meals.
KS
KathyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thoroughly enjoyed our Anniversary celebration at Tousey’s last night. The halibut was incredible and the Lobster Ravioli awesome. Never disappointed when visiting Tousey House. Highly recommended.
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lala
Cincinnati
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the Tousey House! Always a great time.
D
Dale
Cincinnati
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Filet and Halbut dinners were nicely prepared and presented. Sean's service was outstanding as usual.
R
Rose
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tousey House Restaurant never disappoints. The food is delicious and the atmosphere wonderful. My favorite restaurant by far.
MT
MichelleT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun atmosphere in a historic old two story house.
MS
MarkS
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding Dinner with Friends to celebrate a Birthday at Tousey House Tavern last week. Food was Excellent from the Fried Chicken to my NY Strip Steak - perfectly cooked. Great atmosphere and reasonably priced. Will definitely be going back. Mark T.
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Nancy
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A really charming spot. We had a fun waitress named Becky. Food was so yummy. Definitely will go again
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff and managers were so friendly and professional. It was packed but they handled the crowd well and things ran so smoothly. The food was so good-the experience was perfect will definitely return!
CP
ColleenP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was there for birthday brunch. Everything was great! Abby was attentive and took care of everything. Great experience!
j
jenamcq
Cincinnati
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful as usual, fairly loud on a Friday night due to it being very busy. Filet with BLT risotto and onion straws was cooked perfectly and flavors were outstanding.
AH
AngelaH
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Perfect for a holiday party or dinner. Excellent ambiance! Christmas decor and Christmas music playing. Highly recommend the fried green tomato and hard boiled egg appetizer. The cucumber salad dressing is fantastic. The Lobster ravioli was an excellent choice if not super hungry, as anyone knows ravioli portions are always small. The Salmon was perfect. The chicken thigh dish was amazing. We ended with a brownie with ice cream. So good! If you are a Manhattan fan, I highly recommend the Erastus Tousey. Very unique!
CS
CharlesS
Cincinnati
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sitting at Greg’s bar is always a treat
S
Skeeter
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Half way between Lebanon and Louisville, our family has found Tousey House Tavern in Burlington, Ky to be THE PLACE we look forward to meeting up. The staff is always welcoming. The service is quick and accommodating. And the food?YUMmm…well, my husband craves the Crispy Chicken Thighs with Risotto and Bourbon Shallot Sauce. As for myself, I’m determined to work through the entire menu! Well done, Tousey House Tavern!
JM
JohnM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful place! We enjoyed our 42nd anniversary with friends and everything was phenomenal! Great job!
CS
CharlieS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
This was our first visit. We really enjoyed the restaurant and the wait staff. We ordered fried green tomatoes as an appetizer, and they were very good. We had the fried chicken dinner and the Tousey pasta with grilled chicken. A house salad with delicious creamy cucumber dressing came with the pasta. The fried chicken was very overcooked and dried out, and probably would have been much better if cooked less. The green beans and mashed potatoes with it were delicious. The grilled chicken in the pasta dish was also overcooked and overly charred - very good otherwise. The rolls with dinner, the service and the atmosphere in the old tavern were very nice and we really enjoyed our visit. Pricing was also very reasonable. Our only criticism involves the overcooked fried and grilled chicken. Everything else was outstanding.
SH
ShellyH
Cincinnati
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful place to have delicious food in a cozy and charming atmosphere. It just feels like a treat to go to Tousey House!
CD
ChrisD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
Service was ok. Menu looked very good. Food left a lot to be desired. The Fried Green Tomatoes tasted like chicken nuggets…maybe from oil. The Crab Cake sandwich was soggy, and tasted like a run of the mill fish sandwich. Bartender poured a Dewars on the rocks that tasted like it had licorice in it. Probably because he didn’t wash out the jigger he was using. We really wanted to enjoy the restaurant and were very disappointed .
CJ
CarolJ
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was very informative, attentive and nice. The food was great. Highly recommend Tousey House!
SK
SharonK
Cincinnati
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our small group started in the bar area and we’re well taken care of by Jim, then onto dinner upstairs in a cozy holiday decorated room enjoying scrumptious food and excellent service.
e
elainek
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food! Great service, beautiful atmosphere.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Tousey House Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 586-9900.

Tousey House Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 684 OpenTable diners.

Tousey House Tavern does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(859) 586-9900

5963 N Jefferson St, Burlington, KY 41005-9596

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Florence
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Southern, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Large public parking lot is located directly across the street with a cross walk to the front of our building. This parking lot is located behind the old courthouse, now administrative building.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jonathan Weiss
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.touseyhouse.com/
Phone number
(859) 586-9900
Private party facilities
Rehearsal dinners, intimate weddings, corporate, social and more... we have you covered!

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Tousey House Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Fried Chicken Club

Tousey Filet

Alaskan Halibut

Appetizers / Salads

Chicken Salad$11.00

Classic Caesar Salad$12.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$11.00

Hot Slaw$5.00

Kentucky Beer Cheese$10.00

Sandwiches

Chicken Salad Sandwich$11.00

Cod Sandwich$12.50

Fried Chicken Club$12.00

Pork Po Boy*$12.50

The Tousey Burger*$14.00

Brunch

Banana Bread French Toast$11.50

Biscuits & Gravy$10.00

Breakfast Brown$12.50

Chicken and Waffles$14.00

Farm Fresh Eggs$9.00

Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Casserole$12.00

Southern Eggs Benedict$13.00

Tousey Pancakes$9.50

Specialties

Fried Chicken$19.00

Tousey Hot Brown$15.50

Tousey's Pasta$16.50

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

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Does Tousey House Tavern offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tousey House Tavern restaurant rated?

Does Tousey House Tavern offer gift cards?

Is Tousey House Tavern currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card