What should I order at Village Tavern?
Village Tavern
Burger
Recommended multiple times for being excellent, with reviews praising the Village Burger, Cheeseburger, Burger of the Week, and general burgers as some of the best in the area.
Salads
Praised as amazing, fresh, delicious, and a favorite for at least one reviewer, with large portions and a great price.
Fries
Frequently mentioned as a strong side, described as hot, delicious, and especially good with cajun seasoning.
Reuben
Recommended as delicious and even called the best by one reviewer, with multiple positive mentions from different guests.
Turkey BLT
Mentioned as delicious and part of a very good lunch experience.
Philly Cheesesteak
Specifically recommended by a server and then praised by guests as delicious.
Hot Cheese Cubes
Recommended by a server and reported to be delicious by the guests who tried them.
Tater Tots
Called great in one review and singled out as a standout item.
Soup
Described as amazing, making it one of the notable food items at the restaurant.
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM to 11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
About Village Tavern
Village Tavern is a bar and restaurant in Porter, Indiana, with a casual, cozy, and trendy atmosphere. Reviewers consistently praise the burgers, especially the Village burger, Village Patty Melt, cheeseburger, and burger of the week, along with attentive service and fast drink service. The menu also gets strong mentions for salads, soups, reuben, Philly cheesesteak, turkey BLT, perch and blue gill dinner platter, and sides like tater tots, onion rings, potato skins, and hot cheese cubes. It has outdoor seating, karaoke, sports, and a smoking-allowed indoor setup, with many reviewers noting good value and large portions in the $10 to $20 range.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Bar games
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Karaoke
- Sports
Popular for
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Hard liquor
- Wine
Dining options
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Village Tavern known for?
Village Tavern is best known for its burgers, especially the Village burger and the Village Patty Melt, which reviewers call some of the best in the area. People also mention the burger of the week, large portions, and fast, attentive service as reasons they keep coming back.
What dishes are most recommended at Village Tavern?
Reviewers most often recommend the Village burger, Village Patty Melt, cheeseburger, reuben, and Philly cheesesteak. Other frequently praised items include salads, soups, tater tots, onion rings, potato skins, hot cheese cubes, and the perch and blue gill dinner platter.
What is the atmosphere like at Village Tavern?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and fun, with a classic pub feel, outdoor seating, karaoke, bar games, and sports. It seems to suit groups and solo diners alike, since reviewers mention table service, a friendly bartender, and a place where people stop in for drinks, dinner, or karaoke nights.
Is Village Tavern good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly call the prices reasonable and the portions large, and the listed price range is $10 to $20. Specific examples include a perch and blue gill dinner platter priced at $21, plus comments that drinks are cheap and the food is a fantastic price.
What should I know about visiting Village Tavern at busy times?
Reviewers say it is always busy, but service is still described as fast and attentive, even when the dining room is full. If you want a more relaxed visit, the outdoor seating and outside deck are popular, and many people stop in while passing through Porter.
Is parking available at Village Tavern?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
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