Katy C.
Yelp
As my friends start moving away from downtown, I've found myself discovering new to me places in different parts of town, which is fun! I recently met a friend at Mill Creek Tavern for dinner on a weeknight. This spot is a warm and welcoming neighborhood tavern that is recently under new ownership.
I wasn't sure where to park, because it didn't seem like there was a dedicated parking lot. I parked just down the block a bit in a parking lot that didn't have any signage and it seemed to be fine. The main bar area is open and bright. I was seated right away and I started browsing the menu. I was torn because I wanted a healthier option but also fries, because I love fries! The menu is mostly typical bar fare - lots of burgers, some sandwiches, a couple salads, and some dinner plates. My friend ordered the perch platter and a side salad, and I got the smoked chicken burrito which our server recommended.
Our food came out pretty quickly and it looked great. The perch and fries looked amazing, but my friend said it wasn't the best she'd ever had. The side salad was a large portion and did come out before the entrees, which was nice for timing. The burrito was really big, which I expected. The toppings and ingredients inside the burrito all seemed fresh, but the accompanying tortilla chips were a bit stale. The burrito was tasty and I really liked the smoked chicken, which was pretty unique. However the amount of beans kind of threw off the ratio for me. I liked the flavor of the beans, but it was a bit much for me. I was only able to eat half at the time, but the leftovers were great. I just wished it had a bit more chicken.
My friend and I ended up hanging out for a bit after dinner just catching up and chatting, and the servers were great on checking up on us and refilling our waters until we left. Overall this was a nice little neighborhood spot and I'd come back to try some other items - the burgers seem to be their specialty.