Five Horses Tavern - South End

4.5

923 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Great for craft beers
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

Five Horses Tavern is conveniently located on Columbus Avenue in Boston's
historic South End, walking distance of the Orange Line, Back Bay Station,
Symphony Hall, Northeastern University, Boston Medical Center and
Prudential Center.

Our mission is to serve modern American comfort food, incorporating locally
sourced ingredients, with many vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.
Our friendly staff will make a memorable experience whether you join us for
lunch, dinner or our highly acclaimed weekend brunch.

Our bar offers a wide variety of craft beers from around the world,
boasting 40 draft beers, 60 bottles, signature cocktails and a thoughtfully
selected wine list. Guests can enjoy dinning on one of the largest patios
in the South End.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(617) 936-3930
Website
http://www.fivehorsestavern.com/boston/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Christopher Foy

Location
535 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Neighborhood
South End
Cross street
Claremont Park
Parking details
Every side street in the South End has the first four spots reserved for visitors!
Public transit
Symphony & Mass Ave
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Cast Iron Corn Bread$13.00
fresh baked corn bread with honey butter
White Bean Hummus**$14.00
cannellini beans, herbs, chili, garlic, choice of pita | fresh veggies | half & half
Tavern Nachos*$18.00
dirty cheese sauce, pico de gallo, black beans, lime crema, cilantro, guacamole, pickled jalapeño
Potatas Bravas$9.00
roasted potatoes, chili, lime, cotija, chipotle aioli
Buttermilk Chicken Tenders$17.00
dragon chili sauce, buttermilk-scallion sauce
Haus Made Pretzel$13.00
house made pretzel, salt, beer cheese, spicy mustard

Wings

six piece** $16 - one style, thirteen piece** $30 - two styles

Drunken Wings
chili, beer, lime, salt
K-Town
tossed in korean bbq
Honey-Hot
tossed in honey-hot
Lemon Pepper
lemon zest, pepper

Salad

Fried Chicken Salad$17.00
greens, avocado, cotija cheese, pickled onions, buttermilk scallion dressing
Powerbowl$17.00
farro, sweet potatoes, brussels, spinach, chili-maple vin, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds
Kale Caesar $15.00
sourdough croutons, parmesan, lemon
Tavern Chili
ground beef, smoked chicken, pulled pork, black beans, cheddar, tortilla chips $12/$18

Salad Add On

Chicken $6.00
fried or grilled
Salmon$14.00
Shrimp$10.00

Sandwiches

served with choice of side

Tavern Burger* **$21.00
grassfed beef burger, crispy onion strings, dirty cheese sauce, lettuce, pickled cucumber, tomato preserves, kewpie mayo
Veggie Burger**$16.00
quinoa-edamame patty, lettuce, pickled cucumbers, pickled onions, tomato preserves
Fried Chicken Sammy$17.00
kfc style chicken, honey, lemon tarragon mayo, lettuce
B.L.T$17.00
applewood smoked bacon, green goddess, onion jam, lettuce, tomato, bacon
Chicago Style Italian Beef$22.00
shaved ribeye, giardiniera, gravy

Tacos

one taco $8, two tacos $15, three tacos $21

Pulled Pork Taco
avocado crema, pickled fresno chilis, pickled red onions
Fresh Avocado Taco
green goddess, cotija cheese, crispy onions, pickled brussel sprouts
Smoked Chicken Taco
jerk sauce, pineapple salsa, cilantro lime crema
Fried Fish Taco**
chipotle mayo, pico, lettuce

Thin Crust Pizzas

Classic Cheese & Red Sauce$14.00
Foghorn Leghorn$18.00
fried chicken, red dragon sauce, banana peppers, mozzarella, pickle, buttermilk scallion
Brussel Sprout Pizza$17.00
red wine braised onions, mozzarella, balsamic glaze
Sausage And Pepperoni Pizza$18.00
red suace, basil, mozzarella, honey

Entrees

Shepherds Pie$24.00
guinness braised beef, gravy, mixed veg, mashed potatoes
Seared Salmon*$26.00
miso glaze, rice, garlic spinach
Fish And Chips$22.00
beer battered haddock, tarter sauce, house cut old bay chips, lemon

Mac & Cheese (Vegetarian)

$19

Grilled Chicken$6.00
Fried Chicken$6.00
Pork Belly$6.00
Bacon$6.00
Spinach$3.00

Sides

Tater Tots
- Cup$4.00
- Bowl$7.00
Mesclun Greens$4.00
Cheddar Jalapeno Mashed$5.00
Cucumber Dill Salad$5.00
Mac & Cheese$9.00
Giardiniera$4.00

What 923 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Five Horses Tavern - South End offers a "casual vibe" and impressive beer selection. Known for "great cocktails" and the "best Reuben sandwich," it provides a warm atmosphere with "friendly servers." Ideal for pre-theater dining, it's dog-friendly with outdoor seating. While service can occasionally falter, the food "never fails to delight."

923 Reviews

K
Katherine
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great! We will be back! Food was fantastic. Beautiful neighborhood restaurant with cozy feels.
Is this helpful?
M
Mark
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for a team lunch. Staff was friendly and attentive. Good selection of menu items at a reasonable cost.
Is this helpful?
J
James
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the perfect Boston tavern spot for good beer and great service. It is quaint, fast food service and with a smile. The bartenders were excellent in recommending drinks, as was the waitstaff. Highly recommend, a tad noisy but it is a pub so get over it HA HA
Is this helpful?
S
Sharon
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good place, Not fancy. Cornbread was amazing! In and out in time for our Symphony tickets.
Is this helpful?
J
John
VIP
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience - fun Tavern food with extensive beer tap menu
Is this helpful?
R
Ross
Greater Boston
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service a bit slow but food was really good. Fun neighborhoodntavern vibe
Is this helpful?
N
Nathalie
Greater Boston
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I brought family and friends with me here visiting from out of town. Five horses used to be one of my favorites. Unfortunately, I have noticed a pretty steady decline in this place since the pandemic. Prices higher, portions smaller, and food quality much lower. My chicken wrap was almost all kale and no chicken. The service was also somewhat poor with the server disappearing for long periods of time, forgetting ordered items, and generally being awkward/unfriendly. I do hope management takes this feedback to heart. As I mentioned earlier this place used to be so great and I’d love to see it come back around to its former glory.
Is this helpful?
R
Richard
Greater Boston
45 reviews
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Tavern was boomin' today with customers. Staff did a great job (seemed like a small staff for lunch). Food great as always and tap list was full!
Is this helpful?
K
Krissy
Greater Boston
41 reviews
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Meal and service were very good. Would gladly return.
Is this helpful?
R
Ronald
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was terrific! Food was great. Packed house!
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Five Horses Tavern - South End offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Five Horses Tavern - South End also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 936-3930.

Five Horses Tavern - South End is rated 4.5 stars by 923 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Five Horses Tavern - South End

535 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118

Additional information

Cross street
Claremont Park
Neighborhood
South End
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Every side street in the South End has the first four spots reserved for visitors!
Public transit
Symphony & Mass Ave
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Christopher Foy
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.fivehorsestavern.com/boston/
Phone number
(617) 936-3930

Five Horses Tavern - South End

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Fried Chicken

Grilled Chicken

Chicken & Waffles

Starters

Cast Iron Corn Bread$13.00

White Bean Hummus**$14.00

Tavern Nachos*$18.00

Potatas Bravas$9.00

Buttermilk Chicken Tenders$17.00

Haus Made Pretzel$13.00

Wings

Drunken Wings

K-Town

Honey-Hot

Lemon Pepper

Salad

Fried Chicken Salad$17.00

Powerbowl$17.00

Kale Caesar $15.00

Tavern Chili

Salad Add On

Chicken $6.00

Salmon$14.00

Shrimp$10.00

Sandwiches

Tavern Burger* **$21.00

Veggie Burger**$16.00

Fried Chicken Sammy$17.00

B.L.T$17.00

Chicago Style Italian Beef$22.00

Tacos

Pulled Pork Taco

Fresh Avocado Taco

Smoked Chicken Taco

Fried Fish Taco**

Thin Crust Pizzas

Classic Cheese & Red Sauce$14.00

Foghorn Leghorn$18.00

Brussel Sprout Pizza$17.00

Sausage And Pepperoni Pizza$18.00

Entrees

Shepherds Pie$24.00

Seared Salmon*$26.00

Fish And Chips$22.00

Mac & Cheese (Vegetarian)

Grilled Chicken$6.00

Fried Chicken$6.00

Pork Belly$6.00

Bacon$6.00

Spinach$3.00

Sides

Tater Tots

Mesclun Greens$4.00

Cheddar Jalapeno Mashed$5.00

Cucumber Dill Salad$5.00

Mac & Cheese$9.00

Giardiniera$4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Five Horses Tavern - South End offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Five Horses Tavern - South End restaurant rated?

Is Five Horses Tavern - South End currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information