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

860 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

Sep 27, 2023

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
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 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
American
Cincinnati
American

860 Reviews

J
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 27, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Chicken Thighs

Fried Chicken w Mash

Fried Chicken Club

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card