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Tousey House Tavern, Burlington, KY

Tousey House Tavern

4.8
4.8
860 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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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2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

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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
  • 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!
  • 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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What 860 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    American

  • Cincinnati

    American

860 Reviews
  1. Jeanie

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are regular Tousey House customers for Sunday brunch and we always have a great experience. The food is always delicious but, if ever, there are any issues with our food, they have taken care of it right away. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The fried goetta balls this last Sunday (9/24/23) were outstanding!!! Hope they offer those again. Would highly recommend Tousey House to anyone but it's a good idea to make reservations in advance.

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  2. HollyB

    Hawaii

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal and the service was fantastic. I love the historic atmosphere.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Food and service where amazing. Seating felt a little tight but overall was a great experience.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are never disappointed with Tousey House! The service is and was amazing as well as the food. All four of us tried different items than we normally do and we were extremely pleased. We normally have their filet or chicken and both are always perfection. Last night we had the pork shank with grits and the Kentucky hot brown and both were perfection! We had a lovely time sitting on the patio with our bourbon slushes and enjoying the atmosphere, food, conversation and service.

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  5. hollyf

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The chicken thighs were amazing! We all enjoyed our entrees

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  6. PaulK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    excellent service and food in a wonderful surrounding.

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  7. Mcarter4

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner at the Tousey House was excellent! Service was fast and professional. The ribeye I had and the pork chop my wife had was outstanding, very delicious and went above our expectations! It was a great way to celebrate our first anniversary! We will definitely be back!

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  8. 7477wildcat

    Cincinnati

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had a delightful late lunch on their porch. It was a non-issue when my wife asked for the gravy and onions on the side with her chicken livers. The Hot Brown was its usual excellent self, although the bacon seemed a little more robust than usual. Service was very good althouh our server bordered on the too-talkative side.

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  9. CarolJ

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner and service was outstanding! We love Tousey House! Highly recommend!

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  10. Betty

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    My family and I choose this place to celebrate my birthday as my daughter worked there years ago. The server was great, he was very warm and courteous. Unfortunately my dinner did not arrive with the family’s meals. My lack of meal went unnoticed until my my son-in-law inquired about it when the entire family finished eating. I was not upset since I ordered the fried chicken and expected a longer wait time. The server was apologetic and comped my dinner and provided it to go. They also offered me a free dessert for my birthday, however he brought me the incorrect dessert. Overall the experience was great.

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  11. MillieB

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Tousey House is always one of our favorite go-to restaurants, especially for special celebrations. I had lunch their this week and, unfortunately, it was very underwelming. The lunch menu, in my opinion, needs some new dish offerings. I had the chicken salad croissant and it was very bland. Don't serve french fries with a chicken salad croissant. I would add fruit of some sort. I miss the shrimp 'n grits that was available on the lunch menu in the past. I will always continue to dine at Tousey House, but just hope some new ideas are presented for the lunch experience.

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  12. burto

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. Highly recommended. Enjoy!

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  13. RickS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tousey House has a great ambience! We love the "old" dining room with rustic table and chairs, the fireplaces, and the mirrors. The food is tasty, the service quick and personable. The prices are moderate. A good place for a quiet meal, small group gathering, or a special occasion.

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  14. Jeanie

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are "regulars" for Sunday morning brunch. The food is always delicious and the service and staff is always top notch. We love Tousey!! The ambience is always a big plus for us.

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  15. KimberlyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second time to visit, this time for a birthday with 2 out of state guests. Everyone was pleased with their food and experience. Only slight complaint that the music could have been instrumental only to keep with the ambience and historical feel. We'll be back!

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  16. PattiN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    My husband comes for the prime rib. It was overdone (medium rather than medium rare) but not so much as to send it back. My braised lamb shanks were very good, but had significant fat. I would get them again. We'll be back.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food while dining on the patio, and thanks to our server Becky!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Jackson Hole

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner and service were superb. Our server Sean was the best. Other service help were excellent as well.

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  19. Christie

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely meal and were able to visit in comfort. You must try the chicken! Everything was great from our host, server, and meal. I was happy to share the place with family who hadn't been before. Thank you!

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  20. NormanR

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yummy! It's worth the 90 minute drive! We arrived at 4:22 for a 4:30 reservation. Seated immediately by the bartender as we selected the bar area seating. I ordered their famous fried chicken. Perfection! The wife order their ribeye with a side of braised mushrooms. It was cooked exact and the mushrooms were a perfect compliment to the steak and bourbon butter. The service was spot on and they did not miss a beat. We highly recommend.

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  21. Elaine

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experience and food were perfect for us. We were early, our fault, couldn't have been more accommodating! Thank you.

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  22. JillD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone was very happy with the food and service!

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  23. JohnA

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Wonderful porch seating - perfect place to brunch on a Sunday afternoon.

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  24. Jeanie

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are regular Sunday brunch customers 👍❤️. Always have a good experience and the food is delicious 😋

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tousey filet is my favorite meal in nky! Always a great dining experience!!

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  26. GayleB

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tousey House has wonderful ambience, the food is excellent and service is wonderful. The noise level is very low, you can enjoy conversations with your party.

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  27. Carol

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a delicious dinner to celebrate our anniversary! Great food and service, will be back for sure.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Would have rated service a 5 but had to ask for a side the server forgot to bring. Otherwise, great food- had the halibut and wife had steak and cake. Delicious- steak was tender and crab cake was more crab than cake. Tried the peach bread pudding- really good!

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  29. TerriM

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As frequent patrons of Tousey House, we continue to be impressed with the overall dining experience this restaurant offers.

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  30. DeanaT

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the place every time we eat there. Got slaw and fried chicken are the best

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  31. Gayle

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The fried green tomatoes and cobbler are exceptional. Never had a disappointing meal here. Our waiter was knowledgeable, kind and efficient.

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  32. cabinquilter1

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great choice even if it’s not a special occasion although my husband sure enjoyed his birthday dinner!!

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  33. Brennan

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal. Tousey House is our favorite NKY restaurant.

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  34. ChrissyM

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We love the people and the food at Tousey House. The quaint setting in historic Burlington is a must-see.

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  35. lfd105

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed it, but were surprised by the amount of Boone County Fair traffic!

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  36. Sandra

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was prompt but friendly. Food was excellent. Tousey House for lunch or dinner is an outstanding choice.

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  37. WillM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    A charming atmosphere but the noise level gets high in the main dining room as tables fill up. The Sunday brunch menu is unimaginative, but the regular lunch and dinner offerings are quite enjoyable.

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  38. RichardC

    Cincinnati

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Glad to see Breakfast Tacos on the menu. Everything was GREAT!

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  39. ChazFan

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful inn with excellent food and service. We were seated right at our reservation time at a beautiful table on the first floor by the windows. Quickly greeted and got water. Server got our drink order quickly and was very accommodating to special needs related to food choices and plating related to medical condition. We had pork chop and crispy chicken thighs along with bean soup and blackberry cobbler. Everything we ate was well prepared and delicious. Will definitely return if back in Cincinnati area.

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  40. RonR

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Our food was tremendous, and the service excellent. Perhaps poor luck of the draw, the two of us out on a date were seated next to a fairly raucous larger group.

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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 860 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

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tousey House Tavern

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
  • Phone number
    (859) 586-9900
  • Private party facilities
    Rehearsal dinners, intimate weddings, corporate, social and more... we have you covered!
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