The OV Beach Tavern

The description of the burgers specifically claims they're smash burgers, but they absolutely are not. They're just regular burgers. It's deceptive and it irks me because I really wanted a good burger. The service was just ok - there was only one bartender who was also serving tables. Didn't check on us after the food was initially dropped off. The only table we saw that would accommodate our party of seven was adjacent to the video poker machines. One person was playing the entire time we ate, and halfway through another disheveled person who reeeked of cigarette smoke played the other machine and kept knocking into our chairs. I didn't enjoy my food and I had my guard up the entire time.

Our server was absolutely polite and amazing! She provided great recommendations and was pleasant to speak with. There was a good number of people during our meal, not too busy, not too slow. The establishment was right across a plaza and across the beach. What an excellent location!!The food was absolutely delicious! You can customize the rice bowls any which way you want. Either take away something or add something else. The kids meals also had. A healthy helping portion.I was also able to purchase the hot sauce they had on the table and take it home from our vacation! Thanks so much for a great evening!

We were spending the night in Ocean View and saw that the OV Beach Tavern had good reviews. It was raining, and the awning they had outside for rain didn't have any sort of drainage so you had to cross through what could've been waterfall to get in the restaurant. They have ample indoor seating as well as some outdoor tables. Free street parking outside. Our waitress was very friendly. Our food came out fast and overall it was good but very average in terms of sports bar food. They have some creative menu options but the execution could be improved! Smoked Salmon Wrap: My friend said this was ok but would've liked the tortilla warm or slightly toasted to bring it all together Tater Tots: I feel these were missing salt? They had a good texture but tasted blandDrunken Mushroom: I liked this - the burger was good and the combination of mushrooms and goat cheese was really nice. Will say it felt pretty greasy, even the bun was leaving oil stains on the paper. Couldn't finish it all.Brussel sprouts: These had a nice flavor but needed a bit longer to cook. Tasted more raw than I would've liked.Can't speak to the Tavern Burger and side salad but my friend seemed to enjoy it!One odd thing to note is that the table was super sticky. Our menus and cups and silverware literally had to be pulled with a bit of force to get them off the table. The waitress said it was just this table specifically that always has issues, probably something with whatever seal it has on it because she said it was clean. Even so, this definitely should be fixed! It looks like they have fun programming like Saturday night trivia, etc. We caught them on a slow, rainy weekday and would be curious to see what it's like on a busier night!

Great place. Really relaxed and the vibes are great. Staff is friendly. Been a number of times and will be coming back.

I came to this place about nine months ago. The food was great. It was on a Sunday. We had the brunch specials. It was great today I came. I don't know what happened. They were out of Tito's. They were out of waffle fries. I don't know if it was because the end of the month was here that they hadn't gotten their order straight service was great though bartender was nice friendly even a customers were friendly, but I got hometater tots you could taste the old grease then I turned around and tasted the brussels sprouts which were burnt and you could taste the scorch in them and very greasy. What happened I really wanna know.p

Local bar I love coming here while doin laundry or for a Sunday game. The bartenders are all super sweet and the food never disappoints. They always have every game on and have great specials! The summer is great when the doors all open and the ocean breeze is just coming in. Our fav local beach bar

OV Tavern was a great experience! Close to the Navy base and lots of hearty food options. My friends and I visited for a work lunch and enjoyed the atmosphere and service. They offer some spicy lumpia that was unique and delicious! Several of us ordered the smasssh burgers with premium sides! The food was amazing and the service was quick! Highly recommend if your visiting the navy base! The bar looked cool too, would like to come back sometime.

After spending some time at the beach, my wife and I thought we would stop in and have a beer or two and lunch. We weren't particularly happy with the place the last time we were here but we thought we'd give it a second chance. We sat at the bar. The server was friendly. There was a good selection of beer and inexpensive appetizers. We had the bacon ranch quesadilla appetizer, that was real tasty during our last visit... and was still very good this time. Things went south however, when we walked around to the dark and dingy dining area and saw the mess on the floor and the unbussed tables. It appeared that nobody cleaned up after last night's closing or the day's opening. It was not busy (There was only a handful of customers in the building.) so some employee should have made an effort to clean. There was no acceptable reason for the level uncleanliness that we witnessed. Can't say that we will ever be back. That's a shame. It's a prime location.

A great neighborhood tavern with live music and fun vibes. We decided to take a walk to the beach with our dog and stumbled upon the tavern. We found seating at the patio, protected from the pouring rain. There were free table games to use as we waited for service which made the time pass right by. Our server was kind and recommended some delicious appetizers, drinks, and food. We got the mahi tuna bites (blackened), delicious, and a house margarita to start. We both ordered burgers, which were cooked perfectly. The only downside was that the tots needed a little more seasoning. There was live music being played inside but we could only slightly hear it as they didn't open the large garage doors to the patio. But still, come here for a good time, good drinks, and a wonderful community.

Stopped by on 11/7/22 after a friend and I made plans to check OV Beach Tavern together. We were interested in OVBT's happy hour (which runs from 3p-7p) since they offer specials on both food and drinks. I think the biggest eye-catcher was their $5 burger. A quick note - the $5 burger is basically just the burger with no sides and almost no condiments. You can add on (which costs extra, of course), so that's that. My friend ended up ordering the burger, upon which she exclaimed it to be the best $5 burger she's ever had. She also ordered a cocktail (of which I forgot the name), which looked tasty, especially since she had two. I wasn't all that hungry, but I ordered the Tater Tot Nachos. It was a good dish, but there wasn't an abundance of cheddar. Then, a lot of the cheddar was stuck to the aluminum foil they used to line the bottom of the basket it's served in. I liked it, but the portion size ran smaller when compared to other spots that offer a similar item. I don't drink much anymore - I had a Coke and a water. When I received my bill, I noticed they charged for soda refills. I'm cool with this as long as I'm told up front, but I only discovered this when I was ready to pay. Personally, that was the only gaffe I witnessed from our server (Rob), who was nice, moved with some urgency and also fairly (outside of the soda refill charge) informative. Lastly - no desserts; not even vanilla ice cream. I figured I'd try a dessert since this was my inaugural visit, but when I asked Rob about it he was initially unsure. Both of us browsed the menu, saw nothing. Then he confirmed they offered no dessert after he asked the BOH staff. Right now, OV Beach Tavern is 3.5 stars with plenty of potential. Their establishment seems really dark and dungeon-like, but the vibe is chill and feels (and looks) like an Ocean View spot. Thank you, OV Beach Tavern. I will stop by again so I can try an entree or two! JV