Ideal Tavern

4.8

677 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Charming
Great for craft beers
Good for groups

Ideal Tavern is a Gastropub serving modernized, New American classic cuisine, craft cocktails and select beers in a charming, rustic atmosphere!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(860) 863-5444
Website
http://www.idealtavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
George Giotsas
Catering
With a top notch local celebrity chef we offer a one of kind catering experience that is one hundred percent customizable to your needs.
Private party facilities
Our indoor and outdoor spaces are available for private events. All menus are customizable to the individual parties needs and wants. Please contact us during business hours for more detailed information.

Location
142 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489
Neighborhood
Southington
Cross street
Center Street and North Liberty Street in Southington CT.
Parking details
Parking lot to the rear of the building.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00
Cubed Bacon, Caramelized Apple, Honey Maple Glaze, Parmesan
Cauliflower Popcorn$16.00
Tempura Batter, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
Ideal Nachos$16.00
Black Beans, Cheddar, Jalapeños, Pico de Gallo, Avocado Crema, Red Onion Add: chicken 6, Short Rib 8
Fried Calamari$15.00
Crispy Calamari with Cherry Peppers & Marinara
Mussels$15.00
P.E.I Mussels, Italian Chorizo, Cannellini Beans, White Wine Sauce, Tuscan Bread
Roasted Pork Belly$16.00
Vietnamese BBQ, Smashed Cucumber Salad, Sweet Soy
Ricotta Meatballs$12.00
Beef and Pork Meatballs, with Marinara & Ricotta
Eggplant Stack$16.00
Panko Crusted Eggplant, Fresh Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, EVOO
Mad Mac $18.00
Rigatoni, Spicy Cheese Blend, Seasoned Bread Crumbs

Greens

Mixed Greens
Pomegranate arils, apple, goat cheese, candied pecans, maple ginger vinaigrette
- Half$9.00
- Full$14.00
Caesar
romaine, parmesan, crouton, shaved radish, caesar vinaigrette
- Half$9.00
- Full$14.00

Greens Addition*

To Any Salad Add:

Grilled Steak$10.00
Grilled Shrimp$9.00
Buffalo Shrimp$9.00
Blackened Shrimp$9.00
Grilled Chicken$6.00
Crispy Chicken$6.00
Blackened Chicken$6.00
Salmon$9.00
Blackened Salmon$9.00

Flatbreads

Genovese Flatbread$17.00
Pesto, roasted garlic, tomato, mozzarella, balsamic reduction
Backyard Flatbread$18.00
grilled chicken, truffle ricotta, bacon, caramelized onion, hot honey, arugula
Fall Flatbread$18.00
parsnip puree, butternut succotash, grilled onion, mozzarella

Handhelds

Offered With a Choice of House Fries or Side Salad. Please ask about additional upgrades

Impossible Burger$16.00
Grilled marinated onion, lettuce, tomato, cranberry aioli, smoked gouda
Ideal Burger*$17.00
Sunny egg, bacon, lettuce, tomato, bearnaise aioli
Nashville Hot Chicken$15.00
breaded chicken, chili oil, lettuce, pickles, aioli
The Classic Burger$15.00
Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle
Cubano$16.00
Crispy pork belly, pulled pork, pickles, cheddar, garlic lime aioli, ciabatta
Bourbon BBQ Burger$17.00
Fried onion rings, maple bourbon aioli, chipotle BBQ, smoked gouda

Large Plates

Ideal Cacciatore$24.00
Roasted half chicken, saffron tomato sugo, cubanelle pepper, herbed rice
Flat Iron Steak$28.00
Marinated steak, grilled smoked gouda polenta, roasted broccolini, chimichurri rojo
Atlantic Salmon$28.00
Toasted farro, mushroom blend, parmesan basil butter
Braised Short Rib$30.00
Brown sugar braised, parsnip mash, asparagus, frizzled onion
Cod$25.00
Pan seared cod, roasted tomato caponata, potato pancetta vinaigrette, verde
Shrimp Romesco$26.00
Spicy garlic shrimp, red pepper cream sauce, kale, parmesan, papperdelle
Mac N Cheese$17.00
White cheddar, smoked gouda, fusilli, garlic & herb bread crumbs
Mushroom Bolognese$22.00
Mushroom blend, tomato cream gnocci
Pomodoro$20.00
San Marzano tomato, basil, spaghetti, broccolini pesto, crostini

Cheese&Charcuterie

served with: pickles, mustards, spreads, pretzels choose 4 for 17.00 or choose 6 for 30.00

Meats
Prosciutto-di Parma,Soppressata-dry salami, Hot Capicola-spiced cured pork,
Cheeses
Daily rotating selection-please call to ask!

What 677 people are saying

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

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Connecticut
Contemporary American
Hartford
Best Food
Hartford
Best Value
Hartford
Great for brunch
Hartford
Kid-friendly
Hartford
Innovative
Hartford
Good for groups
Hartford
Healthy
Hartford
Neighborhood gem
Hartford
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ideal Tavern offers a delightful dining experience with "awesome" food and "excellent" service. Guests rave about the braised short ribs' "depth of flavor" and the diverse menu catering to all tastes. Although it can get a bit noisy, the vibrant atmosphere adds to the charm. Highly recommended!

677 Reviews

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Meg
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wait staff was wonderful, and the atmosphere was welcoming. We had delicious food (apps and mains), and we were able to catch up with friends, feeling welcome and without feeling rushed. It's a great spot we've been to before...and we'll return to it again!
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Kacie
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
highly recommend for any occasion- really good food and I love their seasonal specials. :)
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JIMF
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
food was awesome so was the service!!! i am a freqent flyer here!!!! be back soon!!!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I went to dinner tonight with our Son, Daughter-in-law and Grandson. As has been the case in previous visits the food was delicious and the service was friendly and attentive. I'm always shocked why the restaurant is not full but selfishly it does work in our favor. Hopefully word of how great this restaurant is will spread and business will pick up.
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AmyA
Caribbean
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was good and the service was great. The air conditioning was not working and it was VERY HOT AND HUMID. They should have tried to find some fans or something.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Mississippi
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server, Kyle, was really good. He was very attentive and engaging.
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SueV
Atlantic City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Great service. Love the Prix Fixe offerings.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Connecticut
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff and the service was excellent. We had teens and a vegan at the table and everyone had plenty of options to select from the menu. Everyone enjoyed their food.
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PeterG
New York City
65 reviews
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I hadn't been to the Ideal Tavern in a while, so I was very happy to experience that the service and food were still terrific! Because of its design, it is somewhat noisy, even away from the very energetic bar area. BUT... that does not detract from the overall positive experience. I ordered their Ricotta Meatballs, which were terrific, and I will definitely order again! But my entree choice exceeded even that... their braised short ribs with mashed potatoes and gravy were perfect! I am not a cooked carrots fan, so I ordered extra mashed & gravy, making it a great option. You expect short ribs to be tender - and these certainly were... but there was a "depth of flavor" to them that set them apart from others I have had. The Ideal Tavern is HIGHLY recommended!
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SamA
New York City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tasty food. Very efficient service. Will visit again.
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FAQs

Ideal Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 863-5444.

Ideal Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 677 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

142 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489

Additional information

Cross street
Center Street and North Liberty Street in Southington CT.
Neighborhood
Southington
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking lot to the rear of the building.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
George Giotsas
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.idealtavern.com/
Phone number
(860) 863-5444
Catering
With a top notch local celebrity chef we offer a one of kind catering experience that is one hundred percent customizable to your needs.
Private party facilities
Our indoor and outdoor spaces are available for private events. All menus are customizable to the individual parties needs and wants. Please contact us during business hours for more detailed information.

Ideal Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Smalls&Shares

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Cauliflower Popcorn$16.00

Ideal Nachos$16.00

Fried Calamari$15.00

Mussels$15.00

Roasted Pork Belly$16.00

Ricotta Meatballs$12.00

Eggplant Stack$16.00

Mad Mac $18.00

Greens

Mixed Greens

Caesar

Greens Addition*

Grilled Steak$10.00

Grilled Shrimp$9.00

Buffalo Shrimp$9.00

Blackened Shrimp$9.00

Grilled Chicken$6.00

Crispy Chicken$6.00

Blackened Chicken$6.00

Salmon$9.00

Blackened Salmon$9.00

Flatbreads

Genovese Flatbread$17.00

Backyard Flatbread$18.00

Fall Flatbread$18.00

Handhelds

Impossible Burger$16.00

Ideal Burger*$17.00

Nashville Hot Chicken$15.00

The Classic Burger$15.00

Cubano$16.00

Bourbon BBQ Burger$17.00

Large Plates

Ideal Cacciatore$24.00

Flat Iron Steak$28.00

Atlantic Salmon$28.00

Braised Short Rib$30.00

Cod$25.00

Shrimp Romesco$26.00

Mac N Cheese$17.00

Mushroom Bolognese$22.00

Pomodoro$20.00

Cheese&Charcuterie

Meats

Cheeses

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ideal Tavern offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ideal Tavern restaurant rated?

Is Ideal Tavern currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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