We've been here a few times and always enjoy it. Quaint and charming with good food and drinks and great service! Parking can be tricky but it works. Last time with my mom I had the Burger my sister the farmer salad and my mom the fish sandwich. We all enjoyed our food but my mom who has eaten thousands of fish sandwiches in her many years thought this was the best she's ever had! I love this place and wish I lived closer so I could go more often!

A friend told me to stop for a burger, was in the area and stopped in. Place is pleasantly decorated and warm with friendly staff. The burger was the prize though. Cooked perfectly and went well with my Stella on draft! Other draft selection and drink specials looked good. Prices were better than most places I've been to recently. I will be back for another burger but think next time I will try one of the daily specials. My server/bartender told me they change daily! Never knew this little gem existed.

If your really hungry this is the place to go. Try to go early as it's gets very crowded later before the show. We went and had the prime rib and it was the best...Actually we had a large party and a lot had the prime rib and the rest were very happy with all of their choices. Service is good and plenty,plenty,food. Try also the hamburgers as their is 3 sizes. Try the small one as it's big. The big one is a meal for a week. Tavern is a gem in Ivoryton and we're lucky to have them along with the other restaurant in tow

We are summer season locals to the area and stopped in at the Ivoryton Tavern for Dinner. I'm not going to elaborate on the food however, one word describes their menu, portions, quality and prices; FABULOUS This place is a must try for those who haven't frequented this eatery.

6/25/22. The Ivoryton Tavern is a cute little, warm & welcoming dive bar in the Ivoryton section of Essex. It's a good, clean, honestly family friendly place. There was a couple with their pre-teen son seated at the table next to us at lunch today. I hadn't been here in a few years and, thankfully, little has changed in either the interior decor or menu choices. Just great pub grub in an eclectic, comfortable setting. I went with a "little burger" today (little meaning a full 1/2 pound of ground beef) with cheddar, bacon, and mushrooms after a bowl of their delicious chili. It was all just as I recalled, which was just fine with me. No reason to screw up a winning formula. I'll make a point of getting back here sooner than later.

We wanted to quiet quaint place for a drink and some snacks. So we tried this place for the first time. This place is definitely a local bar and everyone seems to know each....sending out warm welcoming vibes. My husband ordered the house Cabernet and I ordered a Moscow Mule. The drinks were very tasty. We ordered the clam chowder which was excellent. We also shared a Tavern burger....so BIG and juicy. We would definitely come back here again.

We were in the area while picking up a gift certificate and wanted to have a quick/non-fancy lunch. We took to Yelp and thought the Ivoryton Tavern would be a good choice. There is not a lot of parking and we did not realize that there was an event at the Ivoryton Playhouse that afternoon. But we got lucky and found a close spot, and got one of the last available tables. It's not a large place and I would think that it would fill up quickly before and after events at the Playhouse, since it's right across the street. I didn't want a huge meal so I opted for a crock of chili. What a great deal! It was a good size and came with a pile of tortilla chips. For only $4.50, it was a great lunch. My husband got a crispy chicken quesadilla which was enormous!! Jam packed and bulging with veggies and chicken. The sauce on top was tasty too. It was easily enough for 2-3 portions. He ate a good chunk of it but took some home and had that for dinner. We also shared some onion rings, which were very good. They're apparently known for their burgers, and we did see a few get ordered around us that day. I could not believe how large the tavern burgers were! I also couldn't believe people were able to finish them! I can't wait to go back and try some more items off the menu. So many things ordered around me looked amazing - from the burgers to the grilled cheese or BLT. They also had some festive seasonal drinks that I would love to go back and samlDefinitely give it a try if you're in the area and want a low key meal!

Tried it for the first time today. Atmosphere was cool, would have been better with some background noise. Felt a little awkward to talk. It was pretty busy for a Tuesday lunch and there was one server on. But she was super attentive. Always checking in on us and she was very quick. She clearly could handle herself. My brother and I both had burgers. They were HUGE! He, of course ate the whole thing but I couldn't even get through half. It was very good and really juicy. They were also kid friendly, had crayons and mats to color on. Overall- I do recommend and I would go again.