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Village Hall by Landmark - Village Hall Tavern, South Orange, NJ

Village Hall Tavern

4.0
4
223 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Village Hall Tavern has been reimagined as a Parisian Steakhouse meets Classic NYC Tavern. Featuring 40 seat bar and copper and brass designed open kitchen.

Please note our Pumphouse Beer Garden with 40 beers on tap is open Wednesday through Sunday, first come, first serve.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 996-8969
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    South Orange
  • Cross street
    We are located and the intersection of Scotland Ave and South Orange Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    1 Block away from South Orange Train Station
  • Additional
    Beer Garden, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Sippin' @ Village Hall Holiday Pop-Up Bar

    Nov 20, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Our Sippin' Holiday Pop-Up Bar opens on November 20th! Envision surfboards instead of a sleighs, palm trees decked out with lights & ornaments, & a wide range of tiki-style holiday cocktails with festive merch to match.
    Sippin' @ Village Hall Holiday Pop-Up Bar Photo

What 223 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Kid-friendly

  • Essex

    Hot spot

  • Essex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

  • Essex

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Village Hall Tavern offers a "beautiful atmosphere" and a well-preserved iconic building. Diners appreciate the "delicious" food, especially the calamari and shrimp fra diavolo. Some guests noted service delays and portion sizes, but commend the staff's professionalism. The tavern's ambiance and live music add to its appeal.

223 Reviews
  1. tammy

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. Could have been hotter. Cool ambience

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  2. Mary

    Charleston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very few guests. But service was not always prompt. We enjoyed our meal. Great time!
    Village Hall TavernResponded on October 16, 2024
    Hi Mary - Thank you for your review and feedback. We're sorry to hear our service was not always prompt, as we aim to provide the best experience for all our guests. We appreciate your patience and your kind words. Looking forward to serving you again. Kind regards, The Village Hall Team

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good experience but the music selection was really not relaxing or enjoyable.
    Village Hall TavernResponded on October 1, 2024
    Thank you for your review and feedback. We're happy to hear you had a good experience, though we're sorry the music selection was not enjoyable. We'll definitely keep your comments in mind as we continually work to shape the atmosphere. Hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Michael Szabo General Manager

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  4. Jeff

    New York City

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent but not as good as usual. I waited a very long time (20-30 minutes) for my appetizer. The waiter did apologize and explain that the kitchen was backed up. But then my entree (shrimp fra diavolo) arrived a minute after the appetizer. The waiter took it back and reheated it, but it didn't taste as good as usual, perhaps because it was rewarmed. But the food was quite good (the calamari is delicious), and the service was good. It was loud but it's always loud...
    Village Hall TavernResponded on September 17, 2024
    Jeff - Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and service at Village Hall Tavern. We apologize for the delay and understand how frustrating that can be. We're continuously working to improve our service and food quality, and your feedback is invaluable. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, Michael Szabo General Manager

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  5. Cheryl

    New York City

    19 reviews

    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    As a restaurant consultant, it’s really a shame to see a lovely new restaurant with such potential be so horrible. I wish I could make this a local go to but EVERYTHING is just wrong with this place for no other reason than it’s not run properly. Such a pretty place but the lights are so bright you can’t enjoy yourself. There’s either no music or horrible music. The kitchen, bar, servers are all clueless & unskilled. The food is bad. This place could be wonderful but needs entirely new management to take advantage of the lovely establishment & location.

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  6. Gonzolo

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    First of all, the food is well overcooked a very bad experience. The drinks were not made properly. I think they need to get it together. After we spoke up, the manager came over and discounted our bill quite a bit and he could see what the way the food was cooked. It was not acceptable 

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  7. Bernard

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good and the server was very attentive.

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  8. leigh

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the roasted cauliflower and it was impossible to cut or eat. The waiter was very attentive. Beautiful atmosphere.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time dining here on Sunday night and getting to experience their new menu for the first time! I ordered the spicy vodka rigatoni recommended by the restaurant’s manager Dennis. Excellent choice and not overly spicy, paired greatly with the cheesy garlic bread. The ambiance was great and my service was timely and overall great. I’m excited to dine here again in the near future and will recommend this place to anyone looking for a night out with family or friends!
    Village Hall TavernResponded on July 30, 2024
    Thank you for your review and feedback! We're excited to hear that you had a great time dining with us, and you enjoyed the spicy vodka rigatoni recommended by Dennis. We're excited to have you back in the near future and look forward to your recommendation to others! Best, The Village Hall Tavern Team

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience was honored to celebrate My 1 year anniversary around such great people and vibes the manager Dennis treated us with the upmost respect and made sure everything and everyone was satisfied. Plus the head chef. Chef Russo was phenomenal treated every dish with care and the food was amazing definitely 5 out of 5 and would recommend for any occasion
    Village Hall TavernResponded on July 30, 2024
    Thank you for your review and feedback. We're so glad you chose Village Hall Tavern to celebrate your anniversary. We take pride in providing the best service and it's always rewarding to hear when our guests enjoy their experience. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Village Hall Tavern Team

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FAQs

Village Hall Tavern is rated 4 stars by 223 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Village Hall Tavern

101 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079-1759

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located and the intersection of Scotland Ave and South Orange Ave
  • Neighborhood
    South Orange
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    1 Block away from South Orange Train Station
  • Additional
    Beer Garden, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
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