The Washington Square Tavern

The Great Danny Meyer asks the question, is it the Service or the Food? Fortunately for us it's both at the Tavern. In all my years of Dining at this Gem they give you the feeling of Community and Consistency. The new Menu and Chef put out 5 entrees and appetizers of perfection. They have stepped it up even more to our liking. Go and see for yourselves, and become part of a special place. Thank you JB

Great spot for casual dinner or date night. Tastefully decorated with a picture window through a book case for the kitchen or a turn of the century bar top. The staff were friendly and attentive. Food was comfort items overall and also well done. There was some variability in the salt of each dish, but it was on the side of needing a little extra salt for our taste which was easily remedied.

Friendly service, great food, and good tap selection of NE beers. Some of the best raw oysters I've had in a while!

Food, owner, and old Boston neighborhood bar charm! What more could you ask for?We entered in which the owner was chatting with regulars. He recognized people in my party and began to chat with them. They hadn't been back there for years. That speaks volumes about someone who remembers his customers what's later. Clearly, they value everyone that walks through their doors. On top of the quick service the food was unreal! My husband got a special pork chop dish that was so tender and flavorful and I got the bolognese which had a great spice and was very filling. I couldn't eat the whole portion so I took a to got box, was just as good the next day!A must visit again!

A local favorite spot in Washington Square with great, elevated American bistro food. This spot is likely more like a 4.5/5 but the service is always phenomenal-- Jerry the owner is the best and always gets to know the customers! Food can be a bit expensive compared to the competition, but the quality always delivers. Highly recommend!

High end Irish style pub. Spendy, but this is Brookline. That being said....the food and cocktails are on point. Beet salad, corn fritters, steak, and my dessert were amazing. Staff lovely and accommodating. Great bar, small dining room l, some outdoor seating as well. Would be a good date place.

Wonderful tavern with friendly owner. My friends and I sat outside on a Spring evening and soaked up the atmosphere. We started with salad, then ordered halibut and eggplant parmesan. The food was great. We had an excellent bottle of Barolo. Gerry the owner stopped by and chatted with us. We had a lovely time. Thank you, Gerry !

I didn't get to actually eat here so happy to remove this review when it's confirmed issue with Resy I experience is not widespread.Arrived for my reservation that I booked for last Sunday (5/12) on Resy at 5:00pm (booked on 5/3) and was told I booked a Patio table. I was fairly certain I did not book a patio reservation as I knew my elderly parents would not want to sit outside and would have booked somewhere else if that were the only option available. They were very insistent I had booked wrong and they could not accommodate us inside, so I didn't bother to actually check my confirmation email (the texts do not state where you booked). I did have to alter the reservation from 5pm to 6pm shortly after booking and was told I must have messed up or there weren't dining room seats available when I went to edit my reservation (though there definitely were), so just conceded I had messed up somewhere in the process. Luckily we were able to get in somewhere else nearby for dinner that my parents very much enjoyed.Upon receiving the reservation cancelled email, I noticed it said Dining Room so checked the original change email and it also said Dining Room (photo attached).Not sure what happened between my booking and their software but disappointed in the outcome as I was looking forward to dinner here. Just wanted to warn others to have their confirmation available on busy nights in case the issue is caused by Resy as staff will not be accommodating.

Always love going to this wonderful neighborhood place! It's noisy, so ask to sit in the back if that matters to you.

We love this place and are there every few weeks. The service is always great, the food is awesome. They make good drinks. The whole ensemble of basic skills is there. The scallop dish with risotto is particularly good, I have it every time.