I've had two great experiences here now, including tonight (fresh on my mind). This is most definitely a local pub for Danvers people...so they don't need this review. For me, the food is an everything. I can work through and around "staff". That being said, the Berry is fully staffed and there are plenty of friendly helpful staff members! The Tavern is in a downtown suburb, but there is plenty of free parking all around. Lot across the street. My understanding is they have expanded in recent years and now have two full bars and two large dining rooms, as well as a large outside dining area. I arrived around 5 on a Thursday and the place was already filling up and becoming lively. There were people of all ages from very small children, to couples, to elderly, to locals at the bar. By 6 o'clock when me and my friend ordered food from the bar, every table was filled and some were large round tables for 8 or more people. Now to the food. First time there I got two things off the appetizer menu. French onion soup and lamp lollipops. The lamb was perfect and came with a mint jelly sauce if you like that. (I don't). The French onion soup was ok. Filling. But not the best I've ever had. They could work on that. One friend got an eggplant parm appetizer and loved it. (It's his favorite dish). Next time will get the dinner version...other friends are not hard to please (if you know what I mean) and they loved the steak tips. Tonight, I ordered off the specials menu. It was one of the more expensive dishes, but well worth it! Shrimp and Scallop Rotini in a red vodka sauce. Perfect. They obviously have chefs back there working their craft, not just cooks. This might have been one of the best Italian dishes I've ever had (my mouth is watering right now while I write this review). And I have Italian heritage. Plenty of large scallops and shrimp perfectly textured, perfectly cooked. Excellent Al dente rotini. Sauce was amazing with just a small amount of spice, enough to feel a slight sweat. With aded texture with onions maybe capers and other spices. I felt like I was eating some clams and mussels in there but there wasn't. That might make the dish more expensive. But would be incredible. All about the food. 5 plus stars for the food.! I like beer and wine. Plenty of options there. Some of my friends like mixed fancy cocktails and they loved them. Plenty were being made and the bartenders seemed plenty experienced. Well if you're in the area, you've got an amazing local tavern with "chef" quality food to try. Have Fun!!

we stopped here for lunch with our 2 year old and dog as we heard it was dog friendly. Was it ever!! I swear they had a dog bowl and treat ready before we even sat on the patio. the staff was SUPER nice, very quick and accommodating. the food was amazing! will come back here for sure!

Great food, staff is friendly and it's great for events, I had an event there and they were very attentive.

Delicious dinner that accommodated both gluten free (me) and dairy free (my wife) choices. The server was awesome. Perfect local place to get a great meal.

Out running errands, we needed a bit to eat to keep the energy going. We stopped at this tavern as it was less than a block from the butchery we needed to run to. Sat at the bar, Emma, the bartender, was great and swift with getting us water and a drink order going. Hubs had the Sam Summer; the lemon wedge was a nice twist, he said. I got the berry Cosmo, which is strong but really tasty. It came with a lil carafe to top off my drink when ready. For an app, we shared the Philly steak and cheese egg rolls. hubby said it took him back to childhood. They were very tasty, not greasy. I did need to add a hit of salt, though. Otherwise, def a repeat order next time. Since it was lunchtime, we decided to split a pasta dish. We opted for the scallop and shrimp dish; I can't remember the sauce name, and it's not on the online menu lol... But it was a light wine and garlic sauce that perfectly coated the pasta. The seafood was cooked to perfection and the asparagus in the dish was my favorite of the whole dish, blanched to perfection! We loved the vibe here. We will be back!