Could Be Better. We stopped here after a fun time on the Essex Stream Train. We did a quick Google search for restaurants nearby and thought the pictures of this place looked nice. There were great shots of food and plenty of shots inside and out of the restaurant itself. When we walked in we were asked if we wanted to go upstairs to the bar or stay down on ground level. They told us the bar was a bit loud and there were lots of TVs with sports channels playing. We chose to stay downstairs. The server came right away and poured us a glass of water. He was good. No problem there. While we waited for our dinners to arrive we noticed the hanging light above our table was covered in dust. The bulbs were pretty bad. Looking around the restaurant we noticed all of the lights were covered in thick dust. There was a large window with a rope covering. The rope was covered with cobwebs and the upper frame of the window had a very thick collection of cobwebs. The food looked really good when it came out but my bacon burger had no taste except for the burnt bacon. The fried fish we ordered looked like a good portion but the batter was extra thick. There was very little fish in there. The fish was a bit under cooked as well. My hopes are that other visitors will actually read some reviews on this place and not just look at the pictures. When you go into a place and see filth everywhere it makes you think about the places you can't see. I hope the owner does some heavy cleaning soon because this place could be better.

We visited for lunch on Saturday and the vibe was very chill and quiet around this time. I assume it gets a fair bit busier for dinner and after. They have a really cool aesthetic inside on the first floor where we dined. It was comfortable and stylish. They also have an upstairs bar area and outdoor dining on a pretty expansive front deck. The service was great and the food was really good! I got the fire pit burger and really enjoyed that with the truffle fries. The spring rolls and calamari I tried as appetizers was also pretty good. Everyone else in our party enjoyed their meals and it was a good time! If you're out this way I'd recommend checking this place out for good vibes and good food!

This is a lovely spot in town, we were impressed by how spacious and modern the inside of the restaurant is but the outside seating was very nice as well with the lights and the fire pit. We ordered burger and mussels, both were delicious. The flatbread was came highly recommended.

My MIL and I grabbed a quick bite here while out and about the other day. We had an excellent experience! The food was great, the service was great, and the vibe was great. We will absolutely be visiting again in the future!

My wife and I went for dinner. We got the tavern chips to start which were great. The dipping sauce was amazing if you like blue cheese. I got the short rib burger and my wife got the pear and prosciutto flatbread. Both were delicious. They had a good selection of craft beers and a nice cocktail list. The atmosphere was nice and the staff were very friendly. Would recommend and will definitely be back

Loved everything about Scotch Plains Tavern! After trying a few other places for dinner, our hopes weren't high to get a table here. We walked in and were seated right away. The bar area upstairs is very homey and decorated so nicely for Christmas. Highly recommend the short rib nachos. They were amazing. The burger and BLT were also so good! Definitely make a stop at Scotch Plains Tavern when you're in the area!

We had a wonderful lunch! Nachos, burgers, chicken & calamari was all top notch. Our server was fantastic as well. The space is beautiful. Downstairs for a more formal or romantic setting, upstairs is casual. Outside seating w fire pits. The menu is fantastic. Something for everyone. Did I mention how delicious the drinks are?

The Scotch Plains Tavern was awesome! The service was quick and the food was all delicious. One item was out of stock that we ordered, but the menu had a lot of items that we wanted to try, so it was easy to replace. I loved the decor and cleanliness of the restaurant. I’ll be back!