Buckeye Tavern

Our app sampler was delicious. The salads were perfect. My son got an order of chicken fingers which were on the finger foods of the menu so we had to order a side of fries separate because it didn’t come with fries. He got ALOT of fries. My husbands steak was cooked perfectly and though my risotto looked amazing it was hard to eat because it was so incredibly salty. I thought it was just me but when I got it home and tried to finish it it was too salty to eat. Otherwise great night and wonderful service.

Had a great meal at Buckeye Tavern! The food was delicious — especially the steak and the crispy fries. The cozy rustic atmosphere with wooden beams and stone walls made the whole dining experience even better. Friendly vibes all around.

I hadn't eaten here for many years (before the fire), and was very happy with my visit. The food was good, the service was good and it was nice inside. Very flavorful food with a good bit of choices on the menu. There's a nice large bar if you're into that. Interesting sports memorabilia sales section in the entrance way. Historic building that was nicely redone after having been consumed in a fire years ago.

Stopped in for lunch. Selected the salmon salad and the bartender suggested I change up the dressings. The suggestion was amazing. Pretty good bet selection. Fun helpful and knowledgeable staff. Okay looks like it does an amazing business so even though they have a good sized parking lot I bet it is packed at peak times.

Ordered grubhub for a medium well burger. 1st time I ordered from Buckeye. The burger was so burned I could not even scrape it off & 1/4 of a tomato. Gave burger to my dogs. I called manager to send a pic which they did not want to see & I explained that after grubhub reimbursement I still had to pay the fees & tip totalling 10.00. I really wanted them to show the cook the pic, but "sorry" is all I got. Never going there again.

Always a great choice! I recently stopped in for lunch and my server was quick and friendly! I’m a big kid at heart…so I found the perfect option with the Baby Burgers! You get 3 really tasty and really cute 😊 little burgers on brioche rolls, I opted for the signature steak fries on the side, which were also awesome! I also had a bowl of their steak & ale soup…. Delicious 😋 I got a slice of Oreo cheesecake to go, and that was gone before the end of my workday! Atmosphere is also really nice, well suited for a business lunch or a casual dinner.

Best fresh burger I've had in Pennsylvania. I had the Truffle burger. The mushrooms were seasoned perfectly. If you find yourself near here, stop. The booth rules are true but there are chairs. It's not all high tops. Don't let a couple of silly reviews stop you.

Though the tavern was full, we were seated right away and our waitress was fast, friendly and helpful. We both enjoyed our salads and the cozy yet buzzing atmosphere.

The food was fantastic, but for me atmosphere stole the show! We found this gem while staying at the nearby Bear Creek Mountain Resort for a romantic weekend getaway, and so very pleased with our experience. Inside you will be greeted with lodge-style decor and warm vibes. You can dress low key, or jazz it up for a fun bar night. Large bar, and large dining area, and totally kid-friendly too. It was a fun dinner out, don't hesitate.

Food is terrific. But they have a policy of not seating party of 2 at a table for four. We waiting for 23 minutes as a party of 2 but people of 4 came in after us and were seated. Perhaps because of party of 4 will spend more than party of 2. Do not like their policy of seating.

Had a nice time tonight. Dan our server was great. On point with his whole game and I truly appreciate a waiter who knows just when to stop by and check and when not too. The cracked corn did was meh, maybe I expected something different but it was so Smokey and baconish, the corn was lost with its flavor. Michelle's burger tasted good but was really dry. I had fish and chips. Definitely a beer batter which was pronounced and flavor forward. The fish was nice and moist so that I enjoyed. We will be back as we love the atmosphere and it a great stop on our way to see the Iron Pigs.

Waiter was very kind and attentive. Food was decent overall. cheese fries were kind of soggy, Massive amount of cheese on them. Sweet potato fries were crispy and very yummy. Burgers were decent. History was interesting and very spooky. Chicken tenders were very good and crispy, not dry. Typical bar restaurant food.

Nice place, good food, nice people. Always a good meal and atmosphere. If I lived closer we would be there every week.

Food was very good! Recommend the burgers and salads. Love the wood cabin feel Waitress was attentive too!

I'll cut to the chase, ordered filet mignon medium rare w/ compound butter. Received raw meat with a cup of cold compound butter that I got to pay $30.99 for. The filet was not seasoned and of course the butter would not melt over a cold steak--I've never seen anything so pitiful. Our server gave us a lot of apologies which really didn't satisfy so I asked to speak w/ the manager. Abby, the manager, didn't realize I witnessed the entire exchange between her and our server so I already knew she didn't give a care about how poorly my steak came out. Sure enough, when she came to our table she offered lip service w/ attitude and never offered any kind of resolution except taking the steak back to the kitchen even though we had already paid the check and food was boxed to go home. So I paid $30.99 to take home a steak that I will have to cook properly. Yep, I feel majorly ripped off! The only reason I gave 2 stars is because the appetizers were good and our server, Becky, was wonderful. Please note in the picture w/ steak that is not mashed potatoes, it is the compound butter. I did not know the compound butter was a side condiment instead of being used to season the steak while cooking. I found this very strange, especially because the steak was not otherwise seasoned.

We both had margarita with our meals, I had coconut, brother had strawberry. We forgot to ask if they use tequila in margaritas. Chili was very good; chili contains beans and has good kick to it. Salmon and steamed Broccoli were also very good. Had steak fries with meal and pineapple upside down cake for dessert. Tried Naughty Elf drink during holidays. Mushroom Stuffed with Seafood was good. We also tried Jalapeno Corn Fritters and Battered Cauliflower appetizers. French Onion Soup was served steaming hot. Crab Corn Chowder was so good we used to get it every time we came here to eat. Now Buckeye only makes crab corn chowder on certain days, like Friday. Salad with romaine Lettuce, shrimp and oil & vinegar was good. Black Diamond Steak Salad was good with parmesan cheese. Tried flame-grilled burger & fries. Black Diamond Steak Sandwich with steak, mushrooms, onions, swiss cheese and BBQ sauce on the side was so large couldn't finish it. And that was without the roll. Tried Black Diamond Steak Pasta with marinara sauce. Chicken & steak fajitas were good. Salmon with whiskey glaze was very good. It came with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, which were pretty good. Steamed broccoli was good. Braised Beef Short Ribs with cauliflower and sweet potato fries was pretty good. Caprese Chicken without cheese was good. Bing Cherry Cognac Pie was amazing, made with bing cherries marinated in cognac on flaky pie crust. We are disappointed Buckeye no longer serves this pie.

Food not of good quality or taste, rundown decor- but staff were very welcoming. I would not go back unfortunately.

Awesome atmosphere. Not a quiet spot by any means. Very much a public house type of vibe. Great regular menu and the specials never disappoint. Solid beer list for the craft beer lovers as well. Staff is always friendly and the food is always great!

Atmosphere was very welcoming and cozy. Service was very good. Food was delicious. Drinks were reasonable.

The food is outstanding, the cocktails are phenomenal, the ambiance is historic and comfortable and the staff are genuinely friendly and helpful ( Sierra- a ray of sunshine). I dont mind traveling 30 miles - i only wish I lived closer!

Service is poor, just as bad as his other location in Alburtis. Food is the same. Frozen, bought in, upscale fast food. Not sure if the soup is homemade but it is dreadful just like everything else, embarrassment to French onion soup. Place should have stayed closed. Maybe Terry should hire people that actually know how to run a restaurant(which he himself can't do well) and a chef that can do something other than buy in food from Sysco. 1 star because it has to be, I'd give it less if I could.

I am not sure what is going on here but it seems to be in a state of decline. It use to be our go to place. The last few times food has been average at best. It has not been prepared correctly, is delayed coming to our table and just not very good. It is good time to take a break.

Service was wonderful. Very attentive. I always have the best luck and they come around when I have a mouth full. But the food was tasty and well portioned. It was loud in there, but not too bad. The atmosphere was modern tavern-like. Everything seemed clean! I enjoyed the French onion soup was really good.

Food was 10/10. We got the sampler, honey barbecue wings and chicken teriyaki flatbread which all were delicious. Service was just okay but was still worthy of 20% in our opinion. She was very busy and they seemed a bit understaffed for the amount of tables. Overall, we just moved to the area and I'm already looking when we can go back!

I love the Buckeye Tavern. I have given it less stars in the past but for the LV, it is a gem. Bender put in the work & that's what the hospitality business needs - a dedicated owner that truly cares about his clientele. I sit down & immediately am greeted by patrons that I've known for over 20 years & have been coming to the Buckeye for years, themselves. Now me, I've lived all over the place - Miami, Philly, & other major metropolitan areas. Walking in here made me feel at home since I've been coming here for over 20 years. Thank you to all the staff, from the hostess to the busboy. The bartender (not sure the name) is at the top of her game. She is amazing. $20 tips for anyone that is friendly, courteous, and not pretentious. Love the BUCKEYE TAVERN. I am glad I am now able to upgrade my review. My humblest regards, k.david

Food is usually awesome Service also very good. Ambiance is iffy as it can be noisy Try to get a seat on the outsides of the eating area.

Excellent service Food was delicious I have been back three times since. I hope to go again very soon

Service was fast and efficient. Didn't feel rushed. Perfect timing for everything:))))

All the food I've ever had was always good. Love the atmosphere and service has always been good. Wings and burgers are really good. Just had the black diamond steak, which was delicious.

Saturday night out with friends at the Buckeye Tavern for dinner was great! First time trying this restaurant and found out that they don't take reservations : ( however, they quoted a wait time of 25 minutes & we were called for our table exactly 25 minutes after we arrived. We got a drink while we waited & chatted with our friends, so the wait went fast. The food was fabulous! I read a review raving about the short ribs & had to try it. It did not disappoint. The meat was so tender & the braising sauce/gravy was delicious. Creamy mashed potatoes & fresh asparagus made it superb. Everyone else at our table was pleased with their meals. The waitress was attentive & pleasant. The building & decor inside was what I might call modern rustic. Very nice atmosphere. We'll definitely try the Buckeye again!

In the area and came for lunch. We ordered the tuna app and for lunch had the cheese and steak quesadilla. They came with a side of salsa and a side of sour cream. Our waitress was excellent bringing us refills of our drinks. It's beautiful inside with all the stone work and beams. There is also a large bar area with different nightly happy hour specials and many televisions around the room. When you enter there is a cozy wood stove and happy hostess. Glad we stopped :)

Great local establishment that offers traditional pub fare That is above average Go with the classic favorites like the Black Diamond entrees

$18.50 for a double Titos and Redbull, its not even top shelf!!!!! This isn't a Philadelphia nightclub!!! I used to go here all the time with my mother, that's over.$91.00 (with a 20% tip) for 2 mixed drinks, a pasta dish, and pork BBQ sandwich for the adults. Grilled shrimp and broccoli for the 9 year old. Wayyyyy over priced smh.

Took a drive to try this place out, glad we did! Food was great! Meaty wings!! Salmon and mashed potatoes were awesome! Husband got the prime meat was also great! Good prices! Will definitely be back. Service great! Didn't wait long at all.

Haven't been into this place is decades. Was in PA to visit my parents and for some reason it just popped into my head. We had lunch there on Sunday. Experience was great all around. Very attentive servers, Food came out hot and fresh ( which isn't the case often these days with staffing shortages ) The Reuben was awesome and I paired it with sweet potato tots. I heard there was a fire here at some point in the past. Place looks great inside.

Hostess was just odd. Asked " how can I help you?" When we walked in...like she was surprised we wanted a table. She ended up as our server and continued being odd. Seemed bothered that we asked about soup of the day and specials. We decided she'd never worked in, or eaten in a restaurant before. Despite the odd service,the food was really good. I especially enjoyed the buffalo chicken salad. The dressing seemed homemade.

You will not be disappointed!! This restaurant is amazing! Food, service, drinks...oh my. And if you are gluten free, they have options that are tasty!!!

I have been driving by the Buckeye Tavern for what seams like forever and finally decided to give this place a try. After trying this place I am reminded of the quote from Charles Dickens "it was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair." The Buckeye Tavern is both some the best food and worst food I have had in a while, the service was also really good and really bad. It was all over the place. Starting with the service, our server was great. He was one of the best servers I had in months, polite, friendly, knowledgeable and prompt. The hostess on the other had could be the the worst hostess I have sever seen, she just looked angry, tried talking to me while her head in the hostess stand, then while we were eating she was stomping around the dining room like the T Rex from the first Jurassic Park movie. The food was also hit or miss. The Mac attack was a great sandwich, one of the best my wife has had in a long time. My burger on the other hand was pretty forgettable, the bread was stale like it had been toasted hours before and left to dry out and my fries tasted like they scraped the bottom of the fry bin, they were cold and overly salted. The worst was the pretzel rods, for some reason they came served on a bed of lettuce so they turned out supper mushy form all the moisture, the cheese sauce was also an odd choice, beer cheese or even gas station nacho cheese would been a better choice than what ever it was served with. The decor is the only thing that I had no problems with, it had a nice rustic feel and they did a good job decorating for the season. Overall the like from Dirty Harry applies here "you've gotta ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?" If you come here you could get lucky and get great food and a great time, or you could have some of the worst food and get death stares from the staff, it all depends on how lucky you get.

I always see the parking lot full so I had to see what was so special about this place. Nice ambience when inside but that is where it ends. The food is average and over-priced and the general feel of the staff is that just want to get you in and out as fast as possible.

Last week I tried the Buckeye tavern in Macungie for the first time. I ordered a sandwich to go. I picked it up at the bar and found they added a take-out fee of $2. It didn't make me smile but I figured I would not add a tip at that point. I left the tip section blank and put the total in the total column ($21.06). Low and behold my Credit card company a few days later lets me know my bill had been adjusted with a $20 tip added to the $21 bill. I called up Buckeye and talked to the manager who tried to convince me it had to be a mistake although she said it has happened before more than once...... My contention is someone found a convenient way to make an extra $20 on a customer who had already left the premises. Needless to say always cross out the empty tip section (especially at the Buckeye) where according to the manager, these mistakes DO happen. Apparently, the $2 takeout fee is for the added work of inserting their own generous tips. I would report them to the BBB but they aren't members. (wonder why?) Kudos to Mastercard for finding the mistake. prime rib French dip sandwich and sweet potato tots were mediocre.

Terrific service and consistently great food. It has a really nice dining room with high ceilings.

Service was excellent. The only negative was the steak fries. They had no crunch and texture was more that they were baked and not fried. Next time I'd save the $2 and stay with the homemade chips.

Just came here while I'm in town visiting family. The family that owns this place used to own another tavern we loved so we tried this place.. did. Not. Disappoint. We sat at the bar and loved the place, bar tenders, food, everything. The bartender, Jeremy, is on top of everything. We would definitely recommend!

I have been eating at this restaurant since we moved to Pennsylvania over 30 years ago. I never thought one order would make me write them off for good. But as I look back it wasn't one order, this was just the final one that made me call it quits. I placed an order with" Grubhub and there was no place to simple things like "dressing on side". I've had this before and did exactly what I did after hitting place order. I called them up to say I just placed an order there was no place to put notes and I had just a few before they start preparing it. I was abruptly told "We don't do that, call grubhub" I was confused and told her that I didn't think she understood it was just 3 things. "Like putting the dressing and blue cheese on the side of the cobb and no mayo on another item" she once again a little more nasty. "We don't do that call grubhub" I told her to just forget it and cancel the order. Her response was "Name" I gave it and she said "Ok" and hung up. I wanted to call grubhub to make sure I wasn't charged. It took me a few minutes to find the number I needed and called them. After giving them the info and being put on hold I was told that they called the restaurant and the order was already being prepared and they said they wouldn't Cancel it. I explained that it should have never been started. After dealing with grubhub I called the Buckeye, I never expected what grubhub next. I asked to speak to a manager and when she got on the phone the manager to me "sorry, I'll tall to her and make sure it doesn't happen again" I found that less then genuine since she never asked my name and who I spoke with. She desperately tried to rush me off the phone when she said "it's really busy here is there anything else I can do" I told her I'd like to know what she's going to about me getting an order I canceled two minutes after I ordered it and her employee told me that it would be. I told her I had it on tape would she like to hear it. She said it was really busy she would make sure it didn't happen again, could she do anything else? I said I'd just like your name at which point she hung up on me. I always try and be nice but by the end I asked if guys was Wirth losing a customer that had been coming in for over 30 years which was when asked me what I had just said before she hung up. To add insult to injury the food was cold and (which I've hated to admit over the last year) the service and food had been going downhill. But to have a manager hang up and not take responsibility for an employee and not care when I told her that I was extremely allergic to one of the items I was trying to have taken off. They have gone from one of the top restaurants in the area to just another average place that me and all the friends we used to go with won't miss. And recommend you look for other more reputable places. You have no idea how much it hurt to write this. Dr. B

Ordered takeout and got to the bar to pick it up minutes after receiving a message that the order was ready. The person in front if me got his order (which was actually mine) and left. I was told my order was not ready, and that sometimes the text gets out too early. I paid and waited...and waited. Ten minutes later, I asked for an update and someone was sent back to check...nothing yet. Five more minutes and the original person called because he didn't get his order. The bartender didn't apologize for his error, offer me a beverage, or ask what he could do to make things right - he just ignored me. Another server took care of my refund and apologized, but didn't ask how she could keep my business, either. If you're going to offer takeout, at least have good customer service if there's a mishap. I liked this place, but I doubt I'll spend my money there again. The food is okay, but this is the second time a takeout order was messed up, and they don't care much about fixing their service and taking responsibility for their errors.

Great food with consistently fantastic service. You should get the grilled salmon or the baby burgers.

We stop in here every once in a while but we have never had a bad experience. The staff is always very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. It's funny we always seem to end up at one of the same 2 tables every time but we are fine with that. Tucked in the corner and out of the way. We also have never had a bad meal. My wife appreciates that they have some gluten free options. I usually tend to find myself leaning towards the burger menu and they all have been good. The pulled pork is also really good. You can get a sandwich or they also do a quesadilla which is really really good. Have been here many times and we will continue to go.

Buckeye has truly become a family favorite in the last two years for me. The service is always great and quick. the food is typical of a tavern and delicious! The burgers are huge and the French onion soup is some of the best I've ever had. Definitely a must try if you're in the area.

I recently had lunch here with a friend. It was a pleasant experience. The service was friendly, and prompt considering it was a busy time of the day. The menu has many unique choices. The food was very good. The seating is comfortable with a choice of booths or tables. We chose a booth which provided a little more privacy. It was pub style dining but not overly noisy, likely because of the high open beam ceiling. We will be back.

5 star tavern experience! Boom boom shrimp app was perfectly sauced but still crispy. For an app it was larger than I expected! Husband had the black Diamond steak with mashed and house salad. Large salad, great black Diamond flavor and tender steak. I had braised short ribs, mashed and green beans. OMG! Large portion, amazing flavor, seriously one of the best meals I've had in a while. I will dream about this meal, and possibly wake up in the middle of the night to reheat my leftovers. Saturday evening 6-ish They do not take reservations. For the 2 of us, we were seated immediately but this place is busy! Go!

I've been here 3 to 4 times now. Each time there is something that is off putting or just subpar about the experience. The first time the chili was burnt. The wait staff did their best to rectify that. Second time food was undercooked. This time it was overall quality. Thr portion size was questionable for the price. The bacon wrapped scallops for $13 was a little excessive. The scallops are the size of a quarter. And you get 4. The smoked prime rib was nothing to write home about in fact I considered it kind of tough and overcooked. My husband had salmon and one of the side dishes he chose was rice. Now in all fairness the menu didn't say rice pilaf or seasoned rice, so that should clued me in. He got a bowl of Plain. White. Rice. Salmon was overcooked. The one bright spot was my double Tanquerat gin & tonic - well worth $13.00. Wait staff was friendly and courteous. We were seated right away despite them being busy. It did take quite a while for our meals to be served considering it was only two in our party. The kitchen was extremely busy. I don't know that I would go back as every time we go there is something wrong. Not that foods but for what you're paying I expect better

! Brought my wife, father in law, mother in law and sister in law for dinner. Phenomenal food and service as usual!

The service was amazing! Sierra did an amazing job and was very attentive! We had the French onion soup and it was pretty good!! My fiancé got the Reuben and sweet potato fries and I was jealous I didn't get it. It was SO SO GOOD! I got the shrimp and crab fajita which was good but a little too spicy for me! I have a low tolerance, but lots of flavor!

Service was sub par, Blackened Chicken was salty. Didn't eat much of it but paid for the entire meal.

Stopped on my wife's suggestion. I was pleasantly surprised by the food. My son had wings which were huge and dry without sauce. Some people like a lot of sauce I like them dry and crispy. Next time I'll be getting them. I had the chicken sandwich special with fries. The fries were a little soggy and since I am not a fry connoisseur it didn't matter a whole heal of a lot. The drinks were tasty and price was good. I would definitely recommend this place. Only downfall was the waitress was a little slow to come back for our drink order.

This is one of my favorites ever since we moved to the area in 2013. The service can be slow at times, and it would be nice if they offered at least call-ahead seating.

Great little tavern in a historic old building with great sandwiches and wide selection of draft beers. Service was quick and efficient. I couldn't ask for anything more.