I've always enjoyed coming here in the past. The food is very good however, the last time the owner was totally rude and told me that he didn't need to take lip-service from me because of having to wait over 40 minutes and we had reservations. He proceeded to tell me everyone had a reservation and there's plenty of other restaurants I can go to. I will never return until that grouchy old owner is gone permanently.
Jennifer Quinonez
Such a beautiful tavern! It’s a small hole in the wall but they have amazing staff, amazing food and wonderful vibes.I recommend trying the deviled eggs, they are amazing! I found my new spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gregorio Duran
I had a few drinks, they were all made well. I enjoyed the burger. The entire staff was friendly. I will be coming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alana K.
5 stars for the enchanting old-school atmosphere of this cozy establishment. 5 stars for beautifully made cocktails by skilled bartenders. 5 stars for friendly service and knowledgeable servers. The sole reason I'm deducting a star is for the total lack of non-meat dinner options. I made an exception and had a salmon caesar salad that was very delicious, but I so wish they'd throw a vegetarian a proverbial bone. It certainly won't stop me from coming back for a classy drink, but it would make it a hell of a lot easier for me to stick around after I've finished it.
Jack Reed
A wonderful and off the radar bar-restaurant with an old school elegance and excellent service. It’s dark and beautiful and we love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tavern Burger, Reuben Sandwich with Fries
Jon H.
We have been expanding our horizons a little bit. Kind of got stuck going to the same old same old places. We are so glad that we decided to try John Sparr Tavern . This place was so good. The service the food and the drinks were absolutely amazing. What a great place it is. we are absolutely going to make this one of our same old same old places to go and we are so happy we found this gem.
Denise W.
Good and service amazing The martinis are made with experienced mixologists! Service is courteous and the food was very impressive for how little I knew about this cute tavern
Ruben Aguilar
This is my favorite place in Montrose. Pablo takes care of you behind the bar. And come on, that French onion soup is ridiculously good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Wayne W.
This is great little spot. Great decor. A big bar that you can have dinner on. The kind of place that ou can have a conversation with a friend while enjoying a Sazarac. You can have all the old school favorites steaks, pork chops, and chop salad. It is all reasonably priced. Great service! It just feels good. Not trendy. I moved to the area. My best friend and I usually get together on Wednesday afternoons.
Andrea M.
The food is absolutely delicious! Everything in the menu is very high quality. I love coming here for the holidays because they always go above and beyond with service and treat you like family. It's a small but very ambient atmosphere that has comfy booths and open tables. I recommend making a reservation during peak dinner hours.
First time here with my wife... Heard of this place and now finally tried... needless to say. We WILL be back continuously. I had no expectations but everything is 10/10!. Also make sure you say hello to thee Great Bartender PABLO!!!!..... The Deviled eggs Deliciously amazing! Turkey Ruben sandwich was phenomenal on rye bread OMG amazing and Shareable!!!!, yummy thick slices of Fresh Turkey mmmm!. Thee drinks are superb as well i had gotten the zombie 1934 And my wife had gotten the mai tai 1956 the best mai tai around glendale by far!.
Erin G.
Finally had a chance to come here and try it out and I must say it was amazing. The food the ambiance the drinks your name it. We forgot to take pictures of the food but we had the onion rings, deviled eggs, and the turkey rueben with coleslaw. The best part was Pablo he is such a genuine soul he's attentive knowledgeable and friendly We cannot wait to come back for Dinner Ask for Pablo
Steve R.
What a great restaurant/tavern. It has that sophisticated neighborhood pub feeling where you feel comfortable the moment you walk in. The food is delicious. And the service is welcoming. The space is well designed and the menu has a very wide selection of items. We went for lunch this time and loved the corned beef. The potato salad, unexpectedly, was layered with flavor. The Ruben is delicious and the fries are absolutely perfect. When it comes to cocktails, they have lots of favorites and specialty cocktails. Don't forget to check out the Tiki menu! Three different Zombies to choose from. My friend who is big into the Tiki culture leaned first to the original 1934 and then settled on the 1950 because it is was "post-war when the Tiki phenomenon really took off based upon the G.I.'s nostalgia of being in the South Seas." Cheers!
candice rivera
I’ve been waiting for the bill for about 30 mins now. The waiter seems to be preoccupied with regulars. I won’t be coming back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Linda V.
Went here because we found the place off Yelp and wanted reservations to have a dinner destination before going to descanso gardens. Ordered their brisket and it was way too salty. My son ordered their vegetarian dish that was cauliflower and mashed potatoes. Disappointing. So many other options so next time we will look elsewhere.
I've always enjoyed coming here in the past. The food is very good however, the last time the owner was totally rude and told me that he didn't need to take lip-service from me because of having to wait over 40 minutes and we had reservations. He proceeded to tell me everyone had a reservation and there's plenty of other restaurants I can go to. I will never return until that grouchy old owner is gone permanently.
Such a beautiful tavern! It’s a small hole in the wall but they have amazing staff, amazing food and wonderful vibes.I recommend trying the deviled eggs, they are amazing! I found my new spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a few drinks, they were all made well. I enjoyed the burger. The entire staff was friendly. I will be coming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
5 stars for the enchanting old-school atmosphere of this cozy establishment. 5 stars for beautifully made cocktails by skilled bartenders. 5 stars for friendly service and knowledgeable servers. The sole reason I'm deducting a star is for the total lack of non-meat dinner options. I made an exception and had a salmon caesar salad that was very delicious, but I so wish they'd throw a vegetarian a proverbial bone. It certainly won't stop me from coming back for a classy drink, but it would make it a hell of a lot easier for me to stick around after I've finished it.
A wonderful and off the radar bar-restaurant with an old school elegance and excellent service. It’s dark and beautiful and we love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tavern Burger, Reuben Sandwich with Fries
We have been expanding our horizons a little bit. Kind of got stuck going to the same old same old places. We are so glad that we decided to try John Sparr Tavern . This place was so good. The service the food and the drinks were absolutely amazing. What a great place it is. we are absolutely going to make this one of our same old same old places to go and we are so happy we found this gem.
Good and service amazing The martinis are made with experienced mixologists! Service is courteous and the food was very impressive for how little I knew about this cute tavern
This is my favorite place in Montrose. Pablo takes care of you behind the bar. And come on, that French onion soup is ridiculously good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is great little spot. Great decor. A big bar that you can have dinner on. The kind of place that ou can have a conversation with a friend while enjoying a Sazarac. You can have all the old school favorites steaks, pork chops, and chop salad. It is all reasonably priced. Great service! It just feels good. Not trendy. I moved to the area. My best friend and I usually get together on Wednesday afternoons.
The food is absolutely delicious! Everything in the menu is very high quality. I love coming here for the holidays because they always go above and beyond with service and treat you like family. It's a small but very ambient atmosphere that has comfy booths and open tables. I recommend making a reservation during peak dinner hours.
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First time here with my wife... Heard of this place and now finally tried... needless to say. We WILL be back continuously. I had no expectations but everything is 10/10!. Also make sure you say hello to thee Great Bartender PABLO!!!!..... The Deviled eggs Deliciously amazing! Turkey Ruben sandwich was phenomenal on rye bread OMG amazing and Shareable!!!!, yummy thick slices of Fresh Turkey mmmm!. Thee drinks are superb as well i had gotten the zombie 1934 And my wife had gotten the mai tai 1956 the best mai tai around glendale by far!.
Finally had a chance to come here and try it out and I must say it was amazing. The food the ambiance the drinks your name it. We forgot to take pictures of the food but we had the onion rings, deviled eggs, and the turkey rueben with coleslaw. The best part was Pablo he is such a genuine soul he's attentive knowledgeable and friendly We cannot wait to come back for Dinner Ask for Pablo
What a great restaurant/tavern. It has that sophisticated neighborhood pub feeling where you feel comfortable the moment you walk in. The food is delicious. And the service is welcoming. The space is well designed and the menu has a very wide selection of items. We went for lunch this time and loved the corned beef. The potato salad, unexpectedly, was layered with flavor. The Ruben is delicious and the fries are absolutely perfect. When it comes to cocktails, they have lots of favorites and specialty cocktails. Don't forget to check out the Tiki menu! Three different Zombies to choose from. My friend who is big into the Tiki culture leaned first to the original 1934 and then settled on the 1950 because it is was "post-war when the Tiki phenomenon really took off based upon the G.I.'s nostalgia of being in the South Seas." Cheers!
I’ve been waiting for the bill for about 30 mins now. The waiter seems to be preoccupied with regulars. I won’t be coming back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Went here because we found the place off Yelp and wanted reservations to have a dinner destination before going to descanso gardens. Ordered their brisket and it was way too salty. My son ordered their vegetarian dish that was cauliflower and mashed potatoes. Disappointing. So many other options so next time we will look elsewhere.