G.W. Tavern

Loved this place! After a walk at Steep Rock we were looking for a close bite to eat. This place was great! Cozy atmosphere (there’s a fireplace) great service and delicious food. The pot pie was great! I highly recommend any time of day!!

Food quality / price (value) rating 7.5. The atmosphere is colonial tavern. We've been coming to this late 1700's tavern for decades. We frequently come during the Summer to sit outside on one of their incredible multi-level outdoor patios overlooking a beautiful river, where you can sit in the shade of giant oak trees. There are two indoor dining rooms and a 10 seat bar. The menu is a pretty standard tavern menu. There is a real wood burning fireplace in the bar area that gets fired up during the cold weather. Typically, the food is very good. This trip, we started with an appetizer of jalapeno corn bread. I couldn't taste any jalapeno. They used to serve a really good mixed bread basket before your meal , but that is no longer the case. For an entree, I had the Shrimp Scampi over linguine. The shrimp wasn't sauteed on high enough heat, and lacked the added flavor that proper sauteing provides. The sauce on the linguine also lacked flavor, and the portion was not very large. The wife had the Pork Schnitzel entree, which also was lacking flavor. The entrees are served ala carte (no bread or salad). The service by Amanda was great. For dessert, we split a Sticky Toffee Pudding with added vanilla ice cream which was excellent. This was on a Sunday evening, so it's possible the regular chef wasn't in house, and this could be why the food was a little bland. We'll still come here because the experience is great even when the food is a little off.

Delicious burgers (and fries), strong drinks (loved the mulled cider), welcoming staff, and a beautiful fireplace. This spot has a very homey vibe. The only minor complaint I can think of is the the taste of the water, which I think other reviewers mentioned. It just tastes a little off, maybe sulfur-like? Besides that, it was a really nice spot for an early dinner. My mom and I both enjoyed it!

If you like George Washington and a large portions of delicious food, have I got the place for you! Loved the atmosphere here and really enjoyed the food and service! The person who took care of us was very sweet and attentive! Everyone here was very friendly! I had the onion soup, mussels and sticky toffee pudding, ALL DELICIOUS! Hope to come back soon! :)

Definitely worth the trip up to Washington Depot for this historic tavern! We only stopped for a drink and light lunch and it was perfect. Parking can be a little tricky if you come at peak hours so best bet at those time might just be parking on the road and on the bridge and walking to the restaurant which is a quick walk. Definitely recommend the chili is is very hearty and filling and a great bang for your buck!