Beantown Tavern

I go here for lunch sometimes. I would probably not go for dinner because I get the impression it has a really "bar" atmosphere which I'm not into. For someone who IS into a bar atmosphere I think you should at least try it. I go for lunch with my teen daughter & always get the patty melt with sweet potato fries. I was only disappointed once in the fries. They serve Bushmills whisky which can be hard to come by because a lot of places would rather serve mediocre whisky. Donnie the owner is awesome, very friendly, and donates to worthy local causes. I see a lot of people seem to be commenting on the decor. My top priority is good food, not whether some place has top notch decor. Personally, I think the decor is fine. The waitress is always friendly too.

Boring decor, the only outside seating is smoking, the beer list includes no local or craft brews whatsoever.

The food was also a disappointment. We happened to come here on a day when burgers were half price, so we tried those. They were dry and very bland, both when it came to the meat and the extras. I am glad I only paid half price for this burger. The sides were also not spectacular, nothing seems to be house-made here, whether it's fries or condiments or whatever else. Not coming back, even on half price day.

Needs more Boston sports memorabilia!  That was a pretty half-hearted attempt.  A bit of '04 World Series stuff, but they really could stand to put a little more effort into it.  They don't need a mini Green Monster or their own parquet floor ... but would a Tom Brady jersey or Bobby Orr sweater really be that difficult to put up on the wall?

Decent bar menu, okay selection of beers (nothing special on either account, but if you can't find something that works you're being too picky, considering you walked into a tavern).  Service was friendly.