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Bradford Tavern, Rowley, MA

Bradford Tavern

4.4
4.4
213 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
American fare & creative cocktails served in a charming house with rustic beams & modern decor.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (978) 948-3657
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Rowley
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 213 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bradford Tavern offers a "cozy, intimate atmosphere" with a popular Library dining option, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "quality of food," attentive service, and reasonable prices. Favorites include the seafood casserole and steak tips. The ambiance and attentive staff create a delightful and satisfying dining experience.

213 Reviews
  1. Margaret

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In our party of three, two of us were first-time patrons, and the third hadn't visited Bradford Tavern for some time. I wasn't sure what to expect on a Tuesday night. While it was a quieter night in terms of customers, the room was reasonably full. The volume for both music and chatter was moderate which was a welcome change from other restaurants. There was also a fire going in the fireplace adding to the cozy atmosphere. All three of us ordered the seafood casserole, and it was delicious. One member of our party is not fond of onions (present in the roasted vegetable side); the alternate broccoli side was crisp and tasty. The lemon cake dessert was also delicious. Our waitress Zoe was attentive and welcoming. There was no problem with splitting the bill and using two credit cards to pay. We enjoyed our time at Bradford Tavern very much and hope to return in the near future!

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  2. Jim

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant and staff. Food is very good.

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  3. Frances

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good comfort food. Depending on the dish ordered, portions were small or large. Is the seafood dish was small portion vs the short ribs which were plentiful. I got the beet salad. It was excellent. I also had the tuna poke bowl. It was good too

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  4. Richard

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bradford Tavern never disappoints with the quality of food, service, ambiance, and value

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  5. Steven

    Orlando

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, but service was really off. Took about 12min before server even recognized us sitting in her section and only went down hill from there. And took forever to get our food. It was apparent food was sitting out for a while before we received it at our table. Very disappointing night!

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  6. Phil

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We greatly enjoyed our meals at Bradford Tavern. It was our first time there, and we were pleasantly surprised in the quality and the generous portions of our meals. We chose to eat upstairs in the Library, and we were so happy we did! The cozy, intimate atmosphere with beautiful leather seating and fireplace was a great place to celebrate our anniversary. They also have a dining room and tavern on the main level that are extremely popular. The place was bustling on a Saturday night. We definitely plan to return.

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  7. Sheila

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the first time my sister and brother in law went to the Bradford my husband and I go there a lot we got a reservation for the Library and as always it didn’t disappoint they were so impressed with the food atmosphere and the waitstaff. Ugo was our server and he was with a doubt fantastic!!! They can’t wait to go back. As for my husband and I always look forward to our next visit!!!

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  8. Tom

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It is a great location for a casual gathering with family and friends. Food as your mother might serve at Sunday dinner. Service was very attentive to all our needs.

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  9. Richard

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Library dining I warm and quite intimate McKenzie our server took care of all diners here. Her timing on gliding from table to table is stupendous. The food expeditor took all the pressure off her. Bread bowl clam chowder a creamy filled with clams. Served hot. A garden salad was more than sufficient to serve two of us. Seafood casserole and Southwest Chicken entrees perfectly prepared. A team of personnel from greeting to leaving is well done.

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  10. JohnK

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service . Ambience was just right. We will be back!

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Bradford Tavern is rated 4.4 stars by 213 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Bradford Tavern

87 Haverhill St, Rowley, MA 01969-2121

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Rowley
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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