Tommy’s Fairview Tavern

I’m shocked at how quickly a rating can change.
5 of us stopped in recently to check out the band and get some food. I had been looking forward to this all week– I’m not kidding. There are always so many things on the menu and I was looking forward to trying something new. They were nice and busy, so we waited about 20 minutes for a table. When I finally feasted my eyes upon the menu… I was so bummed. The menu has changed drastically and none of the things I wanted to try were on it. In fact, there was literally nothing on the menu I wanted to consider for dinner. How does that happen? I’m certainly not that picky.
After grumbling a bit, I settled on a salad, lobster bisque soup (special) and pierogies. The salad, thankfully, hasn’t changed. It’s still pretty and their house dressing is delicious. The pierogi were smothered in too many red onions, but once I slid those off… there were pillowy, full and delicious pierogies underneath. The lobster bisque soup was disappointing. It had no lobster chunks at all and tasted like canned soup. I couldn’t even finish it.
Our service was okay, but I felt like we were ignored because they knew we were staying to hear the band. I started off with a beer, but the service was too slow to keep it going so I switched to soda.
I know they have the same cook, so I’m not sure why all the changes but I hope they’ll update their menu and give me something to come back to!

Last week was my first time there and I loved it! Can’t wait to go back! The staff was friendly and just the right amount of attention but they do pick up on queues from the customer. (I’ll get to that in a minute!) The menu is very diverse for and everything sounded good. I wasn’t overly hungry while we were there but a lot of the menu made me want to order something. My husband ordered the hot wings and boy were they hot! He can handle the hottest of hot and these threw him for a loop, but they were very good! I tried one bit and wimped out. The staff is very friendly and noticed that we weren’t eating the wings and asked if they were too hot and if we wanted them to make us a new batch of medium or mild. I thought that was very nice of them to do. We had them toss them in medium sauce and they were delicious! We will be back very soon to try more of the food and enjoy more of the great cocktails on the menu!

Great food, nice atmosphere. Been coming here for years. Only gripe is that it’s 55° outside and the a/​c and fans are full-​tilt. #freezing.

The food is great and we’ve enjoyed this place for the past few years, however we were VERY disappointed on our last visit in March 2015.
We arrived at approx 5:30pm on a Saturday night and there was a wait (which is no surprise and was to be expected). After waiting approximately 20 – 30 mins, we were sat at a table close to the bar. At 6:30 (30 – 40 mins after sitting), we were told that someone had reserved our table at 7pm. Although I find it odd that they would reserve tables at such a small place on a busy Saturday night, we were ok with that. However, the server then proceeded to rush us out of there. She brought us our bill and checked with us several times in the course of about 10 minutes to see if we were ready to check out. Mind you we were still eating. We ordered two meals to go, and again they were in such a rush to get us out of there, they brought us a «burger» without the meat and had to take it back to the kitchen. Additionally, the servers brought over another empty table that they set about 6 inches next to our table and started setting it up making it very clear that we needed to leave. Finally, a few minutes before 7pm and while we were leaving, we asked who was so important that we needed to leave. We were told that this group reserves this table all of the time and the server also told us that she felt like she was not badgering us.
No one told us prior to sitting that the table we would be at was reserved in an hour. No one offered to move us. No one apologized.
Obviously customers with reservations are more important. I would recommend that you make reservations if you plan on going and maybe you’ll be treated better than we were. Again, why they would reserve tables on a busy night in a such a small place is odd to me. Unfortunately, we will not be back.

I fluctuate between 2.5 and 3 stars with this place. You are surprised, I know because I frequent Tommy’s often. Here’s the deal.
1. I go to Tommy’s often because they’re close to the church I sing at.
2. They have beer.
3. They have food.
4. They have great breakfast for those early service Sundays. Cheap and tasty.
Here’s what I don’t like.
Service is slow. No matter when you come or who is serving or where you sit, service is just slow. Food is hit or miss. Tuesdays can get you a burger and a beer for $ 6 and you can’t go wrong with that! The burger is good and so is the beer. Tommy’s has lousy French Fries.
On Sunday a couple of weeks ago, my beau and I sat at the bar. While waiting for a bartender to tend the bar, I attempted to go use the restroom (I couldn’t because there was not TP. Some of the first customers on a Sunday and no TP in the bathroom? Come on!) upon my return moments later, I asked if my beau had been greeted yet. He said no. We waited a few more moments and the non-​regular bartender walked up and past us. No hi, how ya doin’, I’ll be right with you. nada! We left.
What I do like is Jackie, the usual bar tender. She’s great I like the large serving mimosas on Sunday and the not-​half-​bad bloody Mary’s on Sunday. I love the fact that breakfast on Sunday is $ 5 for most meals. And generally, I can get a Fat Tire or a Guinness of draft. Also, they do a good Irish Car Bomb.
That being said. Go to Tommy’s if your not in a hurry and don’t have high expectations. You’ll be not disappointed.

Went last night to meet friends who swear by the Saturday Special, a $ 10 steak dinner which includes baked potato and salad. When I got there I was a little worried… location is in a strip mall of stores and it definitely looks like a dark bar and the seating is cramped. The women’s restroom was less than clean. Despite the lack of any atmosphere, the staff was friendly and food was a good surprise. We shared wings to start and they were big, crispy and accompanied by a nice chunky blue cheese. Nicely priced at 8.5. 3 of the 4 ordered the steak dinner and no complaints. Cooked as requested. The pizza was pretty mediocre, but completely edible. A bit of a hidden tavern food gem. But with lots of competition that can also deliver better atmosphere, seating or even a patio, it will be hard to return, especially when the Temps are above freezing, I wouldn’t want to go somewhere dark and dreary.

Fariview Tavern is a hidden Gem. The atmosphere is pleasant and the service and food were just as fabulous. I noticed that the dining room portion was also full of families, and why not with $ 5 cheese pizzas on Mondays. Our waitress was friendly and helpful, making sure to check on us throughout our experience. She was even quick to correct a undercooked potato that was served to my boyfriend with his bourbon pork chop (Delicious!).
They have great happy hour drink special and great food specials all week. We enjoyed some of their wings which were awesome juicy and meaty on the inside while crispy and well sauced on the outside.
All in all a really great place. Its the perfect place for a casual evening, hiding among a plaza full of shops. I highly recommend their 40cent wing special on Sunday and Monday Nights!

There are many bars in this area, and my girl and I have been to a few. I like this place, it’s comfortable and sometimes service is pretty good. It’s simple bar menu fare with pretty good burgers from what I understand, so if you like a local hangout kinda place and wanna grab a beer, this place might be your thing. It gets busy sometimes so be patient and enjoy some people watching. I’d give it 5 stars but they’re still not sure how to make an Irish car bomb.
Give ‘em a try. It’s a cool vibe for sure.

Great pizza, decent wings. Attentive bartenders and cheap drinks. The back of the place and bathrooms are pretty gross and after witnessing a couple fights, I’m good on going back. Plus it’s super dark inside 24/​7, turn some lights on!

First time at Fairview Tavern was this past weekend. In the past I’ve gone to Stamper’s across the street — but my brother-​in-​law suggested we do the «Tavern.» The sign out front only says «Tavern» by the way, so don’t be confused.
I was unsure what to expect at first, but the bar was really really nice. Staff was very courteous and eager to please. Knew the menu very well. Since Saturday I think I have already told another 5 people about how good my wings were. Our waitress recommended the Thai Sweet Chili wings to me. Oh my goodness. They were heaven. There were a ton of them too. I must have had about 8 — 9 wings for $ 8.50, which was great I thought because they were good sized wings. Nice selection of brews on tap.
Back of the house could use a little work — e.g. bathroom could be cleaned up a little bit and the whole tabled seating area is a bit dated. Can’t wait to come back and have some more of those little slices of heaven — some Thai Sweet Chili wings…

I have never had bad service or food here! The burgers are excellent (as is the pizza). Drinks are priced so well it’s almost unbelievable! The steaks (Saturday) are delicious, served with a huge potato and a very nice salad!
Wish it were bit less loud, I’d love to bring my parents! Keep up the great work!

A hidden gem in Fairview Park. My husband and I are never disappointed when we go. The prices and nightly specials are terrific! 5 dollar burger and beer night on Tuesdays along with trivia is a great week night out! The menu is great and pretty large for a small tavern. The dip they serve with their chips is outstanding! The only downfall is the place is usually busy and with a small dining room inside, it makes it a long wait for a table at times. The don’t have a patio either, which is always great in the summer months.

This place is tricky. The bar food is 5 stars hands down, but the atmosphere is not good for FP.
There was a bouncer, on a Sunday night. In Fairview Park. Huh? I asked the waiter what the deal was and they said there had been some fights there lately. And also it wasn’t your cool friendly bouncer type either. It was a kind of a dickish buff kid acting like dickish bouncers do.
It’s in a strip mall where I grocery shop, tan, use to work out, get my nails done, bowl, order Chinese and get the best sub sandwiches ever (Jersey Mike’s), so where does this fighting element of FP come from? Ive been to Stampers across the street and the only fighting I’ve ever seen there is who is going to pick up the check.
I’ll probably go back for the food, but it will be in the daylight and I’ll sit by the door for a quick get away.

Update to a previous poor review: this place really fixed all their issues. They need more variety of beer but the food quality and price make up for that. Go here instead of Stampers across the street.

Trivia tuesday is a really good deal. $ 5 for a burger, chips and a beer. The burgers are super good, and the sauce that comes with the chips gives it a different touch. Trivia is a lot of fun and they’re always very attentive. Strongly recommend.

Wow. Wasn’t expecting anything too special when we decided to hop across the street from our usual Stamper’s to give this place a try. Very glad we did.
Sean ordered the pulled pork sandwich and the meat lover’s calzone just sounded too good to pass up so I got that.
Woah nellie was this a TON of food!!! We honestly could have split either plate and both been stuffed.
1. Calzone — great crust, yummy filler and again, just ENORMOUS. Very good.
2. Pulled pork — very very good as well. First of all, the plate comes out and has not one but TWO sandwiches as well as a huge amount of fresh made chips. I thought maybe this was a mistake so I ask the server ‘is it always like this?’ He said yes. So I guess you just get two people’s worth of food at Tommy’s for the price of one.
The sandwich (es) themselves were awesome. Usually I steer clear of pretzel buns because I find them oversized and usually kind of hard. But these were perfect. Soft, tender, warm and yummy. Went with the pulled pork and coleslaw filler perfectly.
I spied some of the pizzas they were bringing out and was drooling over them even as I was chowing my own calzone. I think I read that they have a pizza special night too one night a week so you can get a crazy cheap pizza. Trust me, we’ll be back to try this. You should too. A great little find in Fairview.

This is a good place, and the food is decent. I was ambivalent about writing this review just because my opinion probably won’t matter much — the crowd doesn’t seem much like Unilocal users, nor are their deep affections for the place likely to be swayed by my «A-​OK» review. The good: The beer list is fairly extensive, the service is really fast and nice, food is almost absurdly plentiful, and there are some nice healthier options on the menu. It’s not amazing food, but it’s easy to see why so many regulars were jammed in there when I went. It’s a nice place to have around the neighborhood.

Love the dive-​y atmosphere, food was unique and interesting. I only had two beers but it was a good experience. Know one of the waiters named Chris, so stop by and see him!

Great tavern. Wonderful drink specials and a friendly staff. The food is excellent for a small bar in a strip mall. You must try the thai chili wings! They are the best around. Also Sunday they serve $ 5 pizza’s and 30 cent wings till 2a.m. The rest of the menu is unavailable after midnight. They change the menu several times a year and are always coming up with new good food.
Sunday is karaōke night so if you like to sing or watch people make fools of themselves stop on in! They also have live music sometimes.

Caught the first half of the Sugar Bowl last night here. Very neat little hole in the wall bar. Tuesday Nights is a burger and pint of beer for $ 5.00. I’m not joking that this burger was great. It comes with homemade chips and this damn good french onion dipping sauce. Happy Hour lasts till 9pm everyday. Good crowd and friendly staff. Waitress recommended the Thai Sweet wings and they were equally great. Everyone in our group was very happy with their food and price.