I was in the area and the place called to me . I liked its plant screened patio on the busy street with TVs. I had a need for a Margarita and a mid day buzz. I liked the name and location and was looking at rentals in the area so I thought I neighborhood tavern might be a good selling point on my rental selection.
I arrived during happy hour. Wouldn't have known it if I had not noticed a sizable number of professional clean cut people drinking, the bar staff certainly did not enlighten me to the fact that happy hour is from 3pm -6pm - this I learned by researching after the fact online. So no specials were told to me and none were given. I asked for a margarita on the rocks with salt without the Grand Mariner because I had no intentions on paying $9 for the Tavern's Rita at Happy Hour time. Well the girl fetched me my request in a quick and friendly manner. She checked back with me too. But since the drink came in a large ice loaded glass as all the drinks I could see were as well, something told me have one and check out the price. Lo and behold I got a cheaper version of the Tavern's Rita only to find I was still paying $9 Bucks for it at Happy Hour! I was so ticked by it I was tempted not to tip the hustler! I tipped her a buck and called it quits. I asked her if all their margaritas were $9, and she said yes. Something tells me that's a lie.
Anyway the food looks good but also a bit pricier than your average neighborhood tavern or grill. And I see from their website that they have food and wine specials throughout the week.
The place is nice and the crowd seemed nice. I like how the garage doors open up one side of the building on the E. Indian School side of the road. If I lived in the neighborhood I would probably walk or bike up there pretty regularly based on the menu selection and because its a nice place to probably hangout, and to take advantage of the food specials.
Still the drink prices astonish me for a neighborhood tavern! Oh and for the record: I have had a better margarita for less many times over than this, this was a 2 star Rita. But for location, atmosphere, menu selection, staffing and decor I'll grant them 3 stars.
Check out the drink and food prices on their website before heading in if you have a budget. Remember to ask about specials before ordering, because it's likely you won't be informed otherwise.