Tavern in The Square

It's ok. I find it to be supremely overpriced for what you get. I may be in the minority on this one. Lots of people like it. I think they think they like it. The atmosphere is cool and people tell them it's good so you have to think it's good. I feel it's overrated at best. The service is okay. Food is overpriced for what you get. It's not bad food. It's ok to good but for the price the value is terrible. They reuse the bang bang sauce on everything. It's a good sauce but when 4 gallons is put on everything it waters it down heavily. The chicken sandwich with that sauce on it is great, but the 42 LB of bang bang sauce and 21 lb of that mayonnaise sauce is a tad much. Therefore, 63 lbs of sauce is absolutely ruining the very good bun they use. It needs to be balanced. Good planning. Bad implementation. My wife's sangria drink was 15 bucks, but was filled with Sprite. Who wants a sangria in a small 10 oz wine glass with 7 ozs of ice witj sprite. Where was the sangria? Yes I want to know too. $12 for kids meals with fries and cheese inside of a tortilla, extremely pathetic. The Generals Chicken was very good but the broccoli was tremendously sized and the chicken bites were smaller then some MandMs. Odd. And lastly and most pathetic to me is the nachos. AT $20 with no meat!!! WHATTTT. We are legitimately talking about cheese, tomatoes, and onions and the smallest scoop of guacamole that you have ever seen in your life. Smaller than the most overpriced single scoop ice cream shop guacamole scoop nachos for 20 bucks. Wow. So as explained over 100 for this is just not good value. The value is not here. I think this places hype is behind it. Sadly so. So much potential.

About a month ago my husband and I were visiting Newport, Rhode Island for a weekend getaway from Connecticut, and for our first dinner in RI, we decided to go with a familiar and comforting choice—Tavern in the Square. We’ve been to the Connecticut location and always loved the food, so we were excited to try the East Greenwich spot. To start, we ordered the guacamole and chips—delicious as always. For dinner, my husband went with the steak tips, and I ordered my favorite: the Bayou Chicken Pasta. I had requested no bacon in my dish due to religious dietary restrictions, and our server (whose name I didn’t catch, but he had dark curly hair and was incredibly kind and professional) made sure to note it. While waiting for our food, I admired how many appetizing dishes were coming out of the kitchen—everything looked great! Our server checked on us a few times, and during the meal, the manager, Kayla, stopped by to introduce herself. She was warm, attentive, and clearly keeping a close eye on the dining room to ensure everything was running smoothly. Unfortunately, when my dish arrived, I noticed it had bacon in it. I immediately stopped eating. We let our server know, and he was very apologetic, explaining that it must’ve been a kitchen mistake. He offered to have the dish remade, but by then, I had lost my appetite. Kayla came over shortly after to apologize personally and offered both a new entrée and a dessert, which I politely declined since I was already full. I appreciated their efforts to make things right. The restaurant took my dish off the bill, which was generous and appreciated. But what really stood out was Kayla returning one last time before we left—with a $25 gift card as a sincere apology. That gesture meant a lot. It showed they genuinely cared about the guest experience and wanted to go above and beyond. This Tavern in the Square location is clean, welcoming, and staffed with genuinely wonderful people. While mistakes happen, it’s how a team handles those moments that sets them apart—and this team did just that. To the owner: Kayla and our server deserve recognition (and honestly, a raise!). You should be proud to have such dedicated and customer-focused staff. We’ve been to many restaurants, but this visit is one we’ll remember for all the right reasons.

Updating my review to reflect most recent visit..... went on a rare date night. We ordered two sides as appetizers to try two new things. The two sides were the same price as a regular app, and the portions were generous. The mac n cheese was really good! The tots were crunchy but lacked seasoning. My husband ordered general tso's chicken, broccoli, and rice, all of which he enjoyed. I ordered the Goddess Garden Burger with house chips. I did not care for my meal as much. While the cops were crispy, they were also under seasoned. The sweet potato burger was also a miss, imo, as it was soft, under seasoned, and the feta whip had a paste like texture making for a goopy bite. The cakeless cake was tasty. While it was nice to have a night out, we will likely not be returning anytime soon.

The Tavern is one of my wife favorite restaurants. Great food, located just off major routes.

Historically tasty food with lots of vegetarian options and even tastier drinks! I visited this location after being an occasional guest at their Garden City location. I ordered chicken and pasta and it did not come out good. The pasta was dry/undercooked and the chicken was salty. I told the waitress and she returned it with no fuss. I ordered an app to go instead and the manager took the charge off my bill. That was very nice! Major kudos to the staff for taking care of their customers. I am happily returning again and recommend it to all.

My experience at Tavern in the square East Greenwich was great! The staff was very welcoming when I came in which is a great first impression. Our food was very good. My waiter Noah was fast , efficient and polite and the Manager Allen was kind , offered great menu suggestions and was very attentive on making sure we enjoyed our food and time there. Great team :) I can tell by how well everything is ran and how people are treated! 10/10 recommend.

Absolutely delightful experience! The salad was fresh and well-crafted, but the addition of chickpeas elevated it to new heights. Their creamy texture and subtle nutty flavor added a phenomenal depth to the dish. The perfect combination! The chickpeas truly made the salad shine. A must-visit for any salad lover!

Such a great place!! We've been there several times - when it's quiet, when it's really busy; for brunch and for late evening, and the staff are always friendly and nice. The atmosphere is comfortable and the place is great looking. The food is really good. Managers are always around, helping the staff and customers. We would highly recommend this place - love it!!

About a month ago my husband and I were visiting Rhode Island for a weekend getaway from Connecticut, and for our first dinner in RI, we decided to go with a familiar and comforting choice--Tavern in the Square. We've been to the Connecticut location and always loved the food, so we were excited to try the East Greenwich spot. To start, we ordered the guacamole and chips--delicious as always. For dinner, my husband went with the steak tips, and I ordered my favorite: the Bayou Chicken Pasta. I had requested no bacon in my dish due to religious dietary restrictions, and our server (whose name I didn't catch, but he had dark curly hair and was incredibly kind and professional) made sure to note it. While waiting for our food, I admired how many appetizing dishes were coming out of the kitchen--everything looked great! Our server checked on us a few times, and during the meal, the manager, Kayla, stopped by to introduce herself. She was warm, attentive, and clearly keeping a close eye on the dining room to ensure everything was running smoothly. Unfortunately, when my dish arrived, I noticed it had bacon in it. I immediately stopped eating. We let our server know, and he was very apologetic, explaining that it must've been a kitchen mistake. He offered to have the dish remade, but by then, I had lost my appetite. Kayla came over shortly after to apologize personally and offered both a new entrée and a dessert, which I politely declined since I was already full. I appreciated their efforts to make things right. The restaurant took my dish off the bill, which was generous and appreciated. But what really stood out was Kayla returning one last time before we left--with a $25 gift card as a sincere apology. That gesture meant a lot. It showed they genuinely cared about the guest experience and wanted to go above and beyond. This Tavern in the Square location is clean, welcoming, and staffed with genuinely wonderful people. While mistakes happen, it's how a team handles those moments that sets them apart--and this team did just that. To the owner: Kayla and our server deserve recognition (and honestly, a raise!). You should be proud to have such dedicated and customer-focused staff. We've been to many restaurants, but this visit is one we'll remember for all the right reasons.

What a phenomenal new brunch menu there is now!!!! It was very difficult for me to choose what I wanted to eat. I finally chose the French Toast either fresh Strawberries and Strawberry syrup and whipped cream. I had a side of sausages as well. Everything was absolutely delicious and more than I could finish! My waitress, Eve, was the absolute best, and I hope she will be my waitress, again!

Tavern in the Square is a great place to enjoy some appetizers and we do. We love the Bang, Bang Broccoli and we totally enjoyed it this afternoon. Service and ambiance are always wonderful. As in the past, we wanted to order the Kale salad which has been our favorite for quite a while. Unfortunately, we learned on this visit that the menu has changed. The "Garden Crunch" which is on the new menu is part kale, part romaine, is absolutely lovely to view, but it cannot compare to the original kale salad. This new salad, even with the dressing, is rather dry and tasteless in comparison. The original 100% kale salad had a fantastic and delicious crunch to it. I sincerely hope the restaurant will bring back the original kale salad.

We stopped here to get a quick snack appetizer and decided on the chicken wings with the sauce on the side. The wings were meaty and the sauce tangy. They have their water service, where they place a personalized water bottle on the table for us to help ourselves...I like that....no need to flag a server for a drink of water. The staff is always nice here. A great place for some comfort food.

Nice place, super busy and some decent food. Staff was ok. Just picked up a to-go order for the kiddos I was babysitting, and they seemed to like the food. Would certainly be willing to come back sometime based on this experience.

Tavern on the square is a good place to grab some food and drinks. The restaurant is nice inside with good lighting and plenty of space. I have been here three time now and have enjoyed the food. I had the steak crispy sandwich. Nothing overly impressive but good. The staff are nice and helpful.

One of the better dining out experiences I've had in awhile. And I usually eat out 3 or 4 times a week with my busy schedule. 2 bartenders working we're on point. Checked up on me frequently but not to the point of being annoying. They were aware of all customers and needs. Food came out in reasonable time and was prepared as requested. Restaurant was clean and enjoyed the abundance of TV with multiple games on along with picture quality. Will def be back.

Tavern in the Square has become my favorite dinner spot in Rhode Island for gluten free food! They have so many gluten free options which I absolutely love. The vibes are great with lots of seating inside, near the bar and outside in the covered patio area. I typically haven't had to wait when I go but it can get busy. On my last visit, I ordered the Fried Pickle Chips (which are gluten free) and the BBQ Chicken Pizza (subbed with a gluten free cauliflower crust). Both were amazing and were the perfect meal. My family liked their dinner as well.

The portions were huge. Think twice before ordering more than one app. Quality service and food. I would eat there again.

This location gets very busy and we were lucky to get a bar spot. The bar is very big and the seats are very close to each other. The staff at the bar were all friendly and attentive. There were four different bartenders on this particular Monday night and they all rotate to all the guests so you don't have just one bartender. Seems like it is a well managed establishment. The bang bang broccoli was delicious. A big portion of fried broccoli with an Asian twist, it came out hot and spicy! The bartender recommended trying it with a dressing so we tried the ranch, which was I also ordered the Bayou Chicken Pasta. This was also a delicious dish. Perfect blend of spicy, butter, bacon bits, and cheese. The dish said it had jalapeno in it, but the pepper tasted like poblano, which was probably better than the jalapeno. The kitchen split the dish for us and we only ate half because it was so filling. Overall, we had a great experience. I would give a 5 if the prices were better.

Tried the tortellini bolognese and it was delicious! The menu has a wide variety and lots of comfort food classics and delicious appetizers. Definitely worth stopping by!

Wow!!!! Dined here with a group of 7 adults for lunch on a Sunday and loved the atmosphere! We ordered appetizers, entrees and dessert. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu throughout our experience. Our orders came out correct and within 40 minutes. I would come back for lunch or dinner!!

Always a great meal when we go! If you're going on a Friday or Saturday I highly recommend making a reservation!

First off - great service! Even on a Friday at 6:30, our server was quick and attentive. We love the look of the inside and how it can convert to indoor/outdoor dining. Tons of beers on tap (a little pricey for a place off Main Street EG) but lots to choose from. Neat cocktail and spiked seltzer menu. We have been a few times and this time we got bbq chicken pizza - soft doughy crust. Definitely large enough for one persons full meal or even possibly two people who are ordering a salad to split as well. Great homemade ranch. What dinged a star is the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. This was a huge sandwich, nice piece of chicken, nice bun...but this is like an Asian Zing Chicken sandwich. Not Nashville flavors at all. Sweet spicy Asian flavors. We had luckily ordered these without the cheese that was supposed to come...I absolutely cannot imagine pepper Jack cheese on an Asian chicken sandwich.

Hostesses were friendly, place is very clean and modern. My friends got a chicken Caesar salad and Nashville hot chicken sandwich and both really enjoyed it. I got a goddess garden burger that was pretty good too. Server was Skylar and she was great as well.

Great atmosphere! We went for dinner and drinks last weekend and had a great time. The bar is large and spacious. I had a spicy broccoli appetizer and it was delicious! I can't wait to visit again!

Huge, spacious place...big bar! Sad to say that our food sucked. Ordered crispy sweet potato pakora and it was basically burnt. They were too burnt that I was afraid to chip my teeth. The General Tso's chicken were SO dry. The truffle cappellacci did not taste like truffle at all. It was just saucy, soggy raviolis...like soupish. Service was wonderful though. I think Jillian was her name she did provide friendly, attentive service.

Great atmosphere with tasty food and plenty of options! I've been here a handful of times and have been so satisfied every time. The service is always good. We started with fried pickle chips and pretzels with beer cheese dip - soo yummy and crispy. For dinner, I've gotten the bayou chicken pasta a couple of times and love that dish, and today I tried the korean braised short ribs which were extremely flavorful. Everyone will be pleased with a choice here.

We got the black and bleu and picante burger, both were good but had a very overwhelming taste of charcoal on the burgers, which is usually good but it was so strong it covered the taste of the rest of the burgers, including blue cheese which is hard to cover giving this place 3 stars instead of four because although we were served in a timely manner, the margarita we got was $14 and all ice as well as the service was just alright, nothing spectacular. Good place for a quick lunch

Ordered delivery through Grubhub. Got the nachos with chicken, a burger and pasta. The nachos were literally just cheese and chicken (none of the toppings that were stated on the menu came except some sour cream on the side) for $19 and an extremely burnt burger that was very red on the inside. Terrible We've also reached out to Grubhub to complain as well.

We have dined at the location at Garden City and when this one opened we wanted to give it a try. We started (again) with the Bang Bang Broccoli from the 'small bites' section of the menu. This is a sweet/tangy tempura battered broccoli appetizer that is quite tasty but can be a bit greasy in the stomach. You get a good serving of broccoli in this dish. Definitely enough for 3 or more people. We always take some home. I opted for a Cesare salad topped with tenderloin for my meal this visit. They have a few protein options if you are looking to make it a meal, as well as plant based cheese if you are dairy free. The lettuce was very fresh and the steak has a sweet marinade and was tender. The salad was very lightly dressed, which for me is perfect. My SO ordered the Picante burger, which for him was not at all spicy. He really likes it hot. It was a very 'messy' burger as the juices ran into his plate as he ate. He ended up eating over his appetizer dish to save his fries. The fries are the smaller variety (not shoe string, not steak fries) and were good while warm. There is a wooden dowel pushed down through the burger to hold it together during delivery, and it was pushed so far down into the burger it wasn't visible. When he picked up the burger he hurt his hand on this wooden skewer as he squeezed the burger. He had to find it and fish it out. Maybe a little flag to stop it from going all the way through would be a nice courtesy to the guest. There were a couple other minor negatives during our visit. First, we didn't see much of our waiter. He was very personable, but after he took our drink and food order we didn't see him until after our meals were delivered. I think this is common, but when my salad arrived, I did not have a steak knife and I had to ask the food runner to get me one. The waiter should have brought that to the table before the food arrived. Friendly is great. Attention to details is better. The other item is their iced tea. It's either one of those dispensers where they push water through a tea concentrate (which is common), or they are leaving the tea bags in the brewed tea too long. Either way, it was bitter. I added water from my water glass to dilute it a bit and that did make it more palatable. If they are using the concentrate perhaps the water to mix ratio is off. The building itself is a large, airy space with very high ceilings and a bit of outdoor seating plus TV's everywhere. There is a huge bar in the center of the room with booths and tables throughout the rest of the space. All the staff are young and hip with man buns and tattoos all 'round. The dress code is black and white. Parking is in a shared lot w/other businesses in the plaza. They do have a few reserved spaces for Curbside pick up close to the entrance. The food is the same as their other locations. The building is similar but somehow the Cranston location feels more friendly. Less uptight. Better service. Either way, it's a good casual spot for a quick bite and a beverage. Prices are reasonable.

This place has a really great open wall design. Makes for a great place to get shade with a fresh air, but it's also well ACed farther inside. The service is quick and the food comes out in a reasonable amount of time regardless of how busy it is. They have a large beer selection too. We got the bbq chicken pizza, and that was good. Minus a star because we also got the Nashville fried chicken sandwich, which was a some sweet asian hot sauce that was not part of the description at all. There was nothing on the menu that suggested this would be some sweet, spicy sauce. Otherwise great spot.

Food is consistently good. Service is mostly good, rarely catch someone inattentive. Ambiance is usually fairly organized and upscale pub-ish. Mixed drinks usually consistent, but have rarely caught a bartender that's a little green.

Great food and our waitress was very polite and attentive. My only feedback is that the floors are very smooth and you could slip if you aren't careful or wearing the wrong shoes.

Sunday brunch....asked for coffee , 10 minutes later, had to remind the server,10 minutes later brought the coffee and said that the coffee machine takes awhile. One of our guests food was cold , the side of ham was the size of a coaster. Poor service, not very good food or portions

Everytime I come here it's always packed but that doesn't reflect negatively on your experience. I come often and I've never had a bad meal, a bad drink, or bad service. My to go appetizer is the bang bang broccoli.. SO GOOD and the margarita tower is well worth the price. I love when the garage doors are open and lets in the fresh air!

I've been here a few times and think that it's good. The food is good. The service has been spotty but overall ok. The openness of the restaurant and the style in both RI locations are what I think attracts people. The TVs that you can see from any seat helps that vibe. I think it's good for what it is, nothing great but good enough to keep people coming back. As a side note, on my last visit, I tried the pepper and watermelon dish. I tried it because this (to me) was ambitious. Nice dish. Should've had the peppers stemmed as it was kind of a pain to eat having to stem them myself. Tasty though.

Went to this new place with my aunt for an early dinner. We were greeted by the friendly host station and given a table where we could watch the kitchen activity. Started with the Harvest Pizza and although onions where not listed on the menu and I don't like them, we were able to remove them. The crust and the toppings were amazing! Crisp. Fresh. Flavorful. A good size to even take some pieces home for a late night snack. We decided to share the Monte Cristo and tater tots. The portion was perfect to share after the pizza. The addition of the raspberry preserves was a nice change to the usual monte cristo.

This is truly more of a drinking than a dining establishment. All the food is pretty much pub food. All the dishes we order was okay at best. Way over priced for the food and to leave very unsatisfied. My impression after my visit was will I come back? Probably not.

I love it here. The food is always reliably good, the drinks are delightful, and their staff is efficient and friendly. Their rewards program is very good. I love hearing "you have $10 in rewards you can use toward your bill" which with the frequency of my visits I hear that about once a week.

This is my first time going to Tavern In the Square with my family and boyfriend, the food was fresh and delicious, we had a friendly waitress she was professional and polite, I shared some starters the pickle chips and secret sauce, nachos they were delicious especially the pickle chips, I had the crusted chip haddock with chips they were also fresh and delicious, I washed it down with Angry Orchard with cinnamon sugar around the rim, The food was amazing I left so full I recommend this great restaurant I will be definitely coming back

I've also been to this Tavern On The Square and never had a bad meal always amazing. The way present the food. And you get seated pretty quick, but if it's on a weekend, I would suggest reservations, cause the place is always packed

Had terribly slow service and eventually had to leave without eating. Sat at the bar on a slow night - only 4 others at the entire bar, and 2 tables sat in the entire restaurant. Ordered a burger. After 30 mins, no food dropped. Sadly, server seemed oblivious - was doing her sidework right next to me but didn't think of asking why my food wasn't up yet. Didn't say anything to me the entire 30 mins. Eventually had to flag down another server and just pay for the drink and leave. Magically, my order was ready right when I raised a fuss and asked to pay my bill. I refused it and just paid for the drink and left. I've been to the Tavern in Cranston many times and loved it. This was my first, and last, time visiting this EG location. Hopefully my experience was a fluke, but even if it was there are too many other nearby options to even roll the dice again.

Gave this spot a try while shopping. Fried pickles were delicious with a tasty dipping sauce. Our server Emily was very attentive and efficient. Timing on food arrival was great. We tried the Gen Tso chicken and the crispy chicken Cobb salad. Both were delicious. I think I would order dressing on side next time but it was still very tasty. Blueberry Lemonade spritzer was very tasty although a bit pricey for a non alcoholic drink. Atmosphere was lovely and I can imagine that in cooler weather, the open patio option must be delightful! We will come back.

Friendly staff. Came their 2nd night opening. Ordered take out via online ordering. Said 10 minutes-knew it had to be an error. Got there and sure enough they said it hadn't gone through right so it wasn't ready. 31 min from placing until received order-no big deal..... Kids salmon was perfect. Asked for the steak on the side, it was on salad. Asked for extra large dressing, got one small one-hardly enough for half the salad. Ordered 2 orders of bang bang broccoli-one with sauce on the side but both had sauce. Burger was cooked perfectly but bacon was raw. Should be 3 but gave 4 stars based on it being their first week.

Love the vibe here. I can come here by myself and feel comfortable. Great place to watch sports, one of my favorite things about New England. The bar staff is friendly and accommodating. Lots of space here to be seated either at the bar or in a booth. I wasn't all that comfy in the bar stool, so next time I'll try a booth. Food is good, but I wish they would add chowder to the menu. Every tavern should offer the staple of New England!! My go-to here is the chicken quesadilla, which is very good. Kind of small....but good. This time I also got the Caesar salad. The dressing is really, really good. But the salad needs a few more ingredients for $10. Romaine, a few slices of Parmesan and a few croutons....really should be half the price. Just adding some nuts or carrot shavings would be a huge improvement.

Yummy food, great place to watch a game, and even better service. Our server Andrew went above and beyond to ensure our first experience here was amazing. We will definitely be back.

Great food, but damn, those fries are ridiculously salty. Still good though. Great service.

After having a great dinner at the one in Cranston, decided to give the one in EG a try for lunch. The restaurant did not appear to be busy and the service was pretty poor. We never got half the drinks we ordered and never got refills either. Some of the condiments we ordered never came out. And our server never checked back with us. They offer brunch on Sundays which is good but their normal menu does not start until 2pm so some of our favorite menu items were not available. The food was pretty average. It has a convenient location but Cranston was definitely better.

Had a great time during my last trip to Rhode Island. This was such a great stop. Really enjoyed the craft beers and had the pleasure of smacking a few appetizers. The risotto balls were especially good. I will definitely be making another stop my next time through.

Love tavern in the square. Great for lunch after shopping at garden city center. During the summer they open the glass doors and it's great for people watching

Dinner is consistently good. Staff is very friendly. It is clean and the food is high quality.

Tavern in the square has always been a great restaurant that my family has loved to go to. I usually get salmon which is great here but this time I got the Country Fried Cobb** and it was delish! My mom always gets the Nashville Hot Chicken** and she loves it! This restaurant is me and my family's go-to!

Food is decent, great atmosphere for drinks and good conversation. Service is good and we'll worth the stop.

Food was good, service was good, but the drinks are overpriced and weak. Do not recommend. Nothing worse than getting ripped off.

Great place for what it is, a fancy family dinner where you eat burgers and pasta...and they are good!

Tried to place a to go order from my car on 02/10/24 @ 6pm. The young lady who picked up the phone recommended I place the order on-line. I explained I was calling from the car. Her response was "I'm too busy to take your order" Needless to say customer service is non-existent. Placed my order with Gregg's North Kingstown & received superior customer service & dinner.

We went early on Friday to EG. Sarah was excellent with service, Aimee is descent Mgr. Apps were great the feta was fabulous , and the Mains were great. Drinks were on point. And the the skillet dessert was . A place to def go gets busy early. Thanks

I have to say it's 3 stars. The food is good, but this is the second time I have ordered a $14 espresso martini and the little glass is only 2/3 full. Even the server asked why they don't fill it all the way. Maybe just get a different drink or skip the drink and have water.