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On The Square, Tarboro, NC

On The Square

4.8
4.8
1298 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Due to limited seating, we are only accepting in-house reservations. Please call the restaurant directly for a reservation.

Located in Historic Downtown Tarboro, one of the oldest towns in North Carolina, On the Square Restaurant offers seasonal, sustainable ingredients that are celebrated throughout the ever-changing menu. Open for dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and for lunch on Monday through Friday, we are as proud of our food and comfortable atmosphere as we are of our eclectic and value-driven wine list.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Thursday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
    (252) 823-8268
  • Website
    http://www.onthesquarenc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Stephen Ribustello
  • Catering
    We offer catering of every kind. From box lunches to weddings, we are happy and able to provide food and wine for your special event.
  • Location
    115 East St. James Street, Tarboro, NC 27886
  • Neighborhood
    Tarboro
  • Cross street
    Main Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

On The Square's menu was last updated 2022-02-03.

Sandwiches

(Featuring Boar's Head Meats & Cheeses) Your Choice of Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, Side Salad, Slaw, Fries Chips or Pretzels and a Pickle or Soup for $1.50 or Fruit for $1

  • Char-grilled 8 oz. Burger$8.50

    Sterling silver ground chuck, lettuce, tomato, purple onion, kaiser roll

    • Reuben$7.50

      Corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss, thousand island, grilled rye

      • Rachel$7.50

        Turkey, swiss, coleslaw, thousand island, grilled rye

        • Hot Roast Beef$7.50

          Caramelized red onion, roasted bell peppers, lettuce, melted provolone, kaiser roll

          • Turkey & Cranberry$7.95

            Cream Cheese, sprouts, red onion, cranberry sauce, honey wheat bread

            • Grilled Pork Tenderloin$7.95

              Sterling silver pork, lettuce, tomato, horseradish honey-mustard, poppy seed kaiser

              • Vegetable Sandwich$7.95

                Cucumber, lettuce, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, red onion, roasted red peppers, havarti, balsamic vinaigrette, honey wheat bread

                • Grilled Chicken Breast$7.50

                  Havarti, lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill dressing, honey wheat bread

                  • Cold Roast Beef$7.50

                    Horseradish dressing, lettuce, tomato, red onion, kaiser roll

                    • Fried Oyster Sandwich$8.95

                      Chipotle aioli, slaw, kaiser roll

                      • 3D Club$7.50

                        Ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato

                        • Boar's Head Hot Dog$4.50

                          • Garden Burger$6.95

                            Lettuce, tomato, onion, kaiser roll

                            • Chicken Salad or Tuna Salad Melt$6.95

                              • Grilled Cheese$5.95

                                • Pimento Cheese$5.95

                                  • BLT$5.95

                                    • Salad & 1/2 Sandwich$5.50

                                      Pimento cheese, grilled cheese, BLT or peanut butter & jelly

                                      • Soup & 1/2 Sandwich$6.00

                                        Pimento cheese, grilled cheese, BLT or peanut butter & jelly

                                        Salads

                                        Add On's: Tuna or Chicken salad or Grilled chicken $2.50

                                        • Cobb Salad$7.50

                                          Mesclun mix, grilled chicken, hard boiled egg, blue cheese, crumbled bacon, red onion, tomato, sunflower seeds

                                          • Chef's Salad$7.50

                                            Mixed greens, Boar's head meats & cheeses, hard boiled egg, red onion, cucumber, tomato, sunflower seeds

                                            • Cranberry Salad$6.95

                                              Baby greens, dried cranberries, pecans, blue cheese, buttermilk ranch

                                              • House Salad$4.95

                                                Mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, tomato, sunflower seeds

                                                Daily Pasta Dish

                                                • Daily Pasta Dish$10.00

                                                  Vegan & Gluten Free

                                                  • Stir Fry Rice Noodles$8.95

                                                    Vegetables, ginger-scallion, tofu

                                                    • Baked Potato & Salad$5.50

                                                      Desserts

                                                      • Desserts$3.50

                                                        Made Daily

                                                        Last updated: February 3, 2022

                                                        What 1,298 people are saying

                                                        On The Square reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                        4.8
                                                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                        • 4.9Food
                                                        • 4.9Service
                                                        • 4.6Ambience
                                                        • 4.7Value

                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                        Loved For

                                                        • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

                                                          Best Food

                                                        • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

                                                          Best Service

                                                        • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

                                                          Best Value

                                                        • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

                                                          Innovative

                                                        • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

                                                          Great for fine wines

                                                        • Raleigh

                                                          Best Overall

                                                        • Raleigh

                                                          Best Food

                                                        • Raleigh

                                                          Best Service

                                                        • Raleigh

                                                          Best Value

                                                        • Raleigh

                                                          Innovative

                                                        • Raleigh

                                                          Healthy

                                                        • Raleigh

                                                          Great for fine wines

                                                        Review summary

                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                        On The Square in Tarboro, North Carolina, offers an "exceptional dining experience," with "great food" and "impeccable service." The menu features diverse and delicious options like shrimp and grits, ribeye, and duck, complemented by an "awesome wine selection." Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and cozy atmosphere, making it a top choice for special occasions.

                                                        1,298 Reviews

                                                        1. Ashley

                                                          Charlotte5 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Excellent service and food! We enjoyed our visit and our party of 6 was well taken care of.

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                                                        2. OpenTable Diner

                                                          Raleigh1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined on February 26, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Great experience, problem is we don’t want to eat anywhere else these days, because no where else stands up to these people. Also, Mary Gail likes Steven’s shorts and flip flops, but that is another matter entirely.

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                                                        3. Rita VIP

                                                          Raleigh26 reviews

                                                          4.0

                                                          Dined on February 16, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          I love this place. Sad that it had no Valentine’s menu. Nothing very special. Food is always good but the experience has lost its luster. We had dessert but they were out of coffee. Grrrr. Interestingly enough it’s not the first time we have been told that coffee was out. Made me wonder if they just told customers that because at 8:30 at night that they didn’t want to make another pot. I just feel like the restaurant needs the spark it once had.

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                                                        4. Bobby

                                                          Raleigh1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined on February 1, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          On the Square is an excellent restaurant. Their food is outstanding and they provide excellent service. I would proudly recommend them to anyone.

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                                                        5. Derek

                                                          Raleigh6 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined on January 24, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          On the Square is always a great experience. Great food, classy atmosphere, friendly staff. Imaginative menu prepared to perfection and served with good presentation.

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                                                        6. Rejeanor VIP

                                                          Raleigh2 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined on January 18, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          On The Square is a jewel of eastern NC. Consistency and hospitality are two of their hallmarks.

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                                                        7. Karen

                                                          Raleigh5 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined on January 17, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Always a great meal and spectacular service from Merry Cherry and the team.

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                                                        8. Glenn

                                                          Treasure Coast2 reviews

                                                          4.0

                                                          Dined on January 4, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                          2. Food 4
                                                          3. Service 4
                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                          Food is consistently good. Best grilled romaine salad in eastern NC. Their Peanut Brittle ice cream is the best.

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                                                        9. Rick

                                                          Coastal Georgia3 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined on January 4, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Today was my wife’s birthday and On the Square was the perfect place to celebrate with our friends. The food was excellent and Paige, our server, was excellent. She gave us excellent suggestions and was on point! Thanks for a wonderful evening.

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                                                        10. Sue

                                                          Raleigh8 reviews

                                                          4.0

                                                          Dined on December 20, 2024

                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          Kate, our server, was awesome! She managed our table of 6 and another table of 6 and other orders with grace and efficiency. The bar was pretty "backed up" so took drinks along time to come out. But all orders were correct, food was delicious, and we enjoyed our time

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                                                        FAQs

                                                        On The Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (252) 823-8268.

                                                        On The Square is rated 4.8 stars by 1298 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                        Make a reservation

                                                        2 people
                                                        7:00 PM
                                                        Booked 13 times today

                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                        Google Map for On The Square

                                                        115 East St. James Street, Tarboro, NC 27886

                                                        Additional information

                                                        • Cross street
                                                          Main Street
                                                        • Neighborhood
                                                          Tarboro
                                                        • Hours of operation
                                                          Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Thursday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
                                                        • Price
                                                          $30 and under
                                                        • Cuisines
                                                          Contemporary American
                                                        • Dining style
                                                          Casual Dining
                                                        • Dress code
                                                          Smart Casual
                                                        • Parking details
                                                          Street Parking
                                                        • Payment options
                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                        • Executive chef
                                                          Stephen Ribustello
                                                        • Additional
                                                          Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                        • Website
                                                          http://www.onthesquarenc.com/
                                                        • Phone number
                                                          (252) 823-8268
                                                        • Catering
                                                          We offer catering of every kind. From box lunches to weddings, we are happy and able to provide food and wine for your special event.

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