Tavern on Jane

10/05/2008 Posted by westvillager31

I love the Tavern on Jane. This is a great neighborhood place with the best bartenders and staff. You can always find a friendly face at the Tavern. It's a neighborhood favorite as well as a home away from home for travellers. The food is always delicious. Hats off to the owners for creating such an awesome place.

09/01/2008 Posted by villagespunk

i LOVE this place! the service is fab, the food is delicious and reasonably-priced, the atmosphere is totally chill and there are crayons on the table. what more could you want?

09/01/2008 Posted by Spirithouse

This place is the Cheers of the West Village. The food is excellent (better burgers than some of the more "famous places...and far less of a wait time for a table!!), great, friendly service, kid friendly and a great bar. In the winter the fireplace roars and makes for a cozy dinner. Whether it's your first time here or you're here every week, you're always made to feel welcome and comfortable. The chef is really good about special orders too. Great back room for a semi-private party or meeting....

07/25/2008 Posted by mayomann

nice and cozy. Had a drink in a few area bars and had the same draft beer in each. They went from four dollars in one to SEVEN in ToJ.

Pros: old school type of place

Cons: can go down the street and get the same for less

05/05/2008 Posted by Rani100

Time for a recent review on this once terrific place. Lower quality food, barkeeps, cleanliness, and clientèle make me wonder if it's under new management. If you must drop in, grab a table way in back, away from Baby Carriage Central. Steer clear of the over-priced, over-cooked nightly 'specials' in favor of a basic burger, club sandwich, or chopped salad. With so many other new dining options in the neighborhood, I can't understand why Tavern on Jane let itself go so.

Pros: Kid-friendly; good sandwiches/burgers

Cons: Noisey; messy; rude bartender

12/16/2006 Posted by philcommon

I have lived in the West Village all my life. I used to think the Corner Bistro was the best burger in town. I was wrong. The Tavern's burger kicks the Bistro's A*s! The Chickory salad is 1st class too. Go here for good "grub" any day of the week.

Pros: Great Food

Cons: Awkward tabling and sporadic service

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11/07/2006 Posted by vernakular

The other day someone asked me where to get a good salad downtown. I couldn't really offer a good answer off the top of my head. While there are quite a few restaurants with good salads, none were exceptional enough to recommend. I suddenly remembered the Chicory Salad (with bacon, gorgonzola, and a warm vinaigrette) at Tavern on Jane. I used to go to Tavern years ago but hadn't been in a while and I really remembering really liking that salad. So I went back and pleased that the salad was as good as before. My friend and I also ordered the deep fried oysters, Fish and Chips, and the Cheeseburger. The food was really good along with the service. Sometimes it's nice to see that some things don't change much.

Pros: Food

Cons: Arrive early on Saturdays

09/08/2006 Posted by moonmagpie

I finally am writing a review after being a regular at the Tavern for years now. It just NEVER disappoints! The ambiance and staff are so welcoming and friendly. I can always go in, have a seat at the bar and have a fun conversation. The food is always fresh, innovative and damn delicious. The brunch kicks butt and includes a drink. This truly is a New York treasure.

08/28/2006 Posted by nycfromlondon

My favourite spot for a casual stop in the Village. Outstanding value, great service, excellent food. Highly recommended.

Pros: ambience, service, value

04/06/2006 Posted by sumptiousny

Ate here last night with a table of 5. Tavern on Jane feels like a pub with locals chatting at the long bar, people squeezing past each other, it's casual and unpretentious. Don't let the pub-like atmosphere put you off - the food is excellent, and everything I tried was delicious. We shared the fried oyster appetizer and Thai spicy shrimp which were both very good. My main was the almond crusted Salmon special with Brussel sprouts and spinach, now this dish was perfect! Prices are well worth the food and if you can tolerate the noise, want somewhere with good service, friendly faces and are hungry don't wait another second. YUM!

Pros: food, service

Cons: noisy