Wellesley Tavern

Name: Wellesley Tavern
Address: 165 Linden St, Wellesley, MA, United States, 02482
Telephone: (781) 391-6500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

608 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

165 Linden St, Wellesley, MA 02482

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Neighborhood gem

We’re bringing fresh Pacific coast cuisine to our legendary Atlantic dishes. John and Laura Wolfe owned a landmark restaurant in La Jolla, California for 25 years before combining their love for clean, wholesome cooking with classic East Coast dishes.

Culinary Director Andrew Swanson, Chef Andrew Marino, and Chef Ricardo Henry transform and elevate a traditional tavern menu through a Californian lens to create the perfect blend of both coasts. Whether you're in the mood for small plates to share or an entrée to savor, our menus cater to your every craving. Elevate your tastes with one of our chef-inspired creations.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(781) 391-6500
Website
https://www.wellesleytavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ricardo Henry
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
165 Linden St, Wellesley, MA 02482
Neighborhood
Wellesley
Cross street
Everett Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Wood Fired Meatballs$17.00
veal and pork meatballs, parmesan, san marzano tomato, baguette
Chicken Taquitos**
thin rolled tacos, green chiles, creamy avocado, spicy salsa fresca
- each$6.00
Roasted Wings**$15.00
choose from soy ginger, buffalo, Nashville, sriracha salt and vinegar
Chunky Guacamole**$9.00
chili lime chips, salsa
Tavern Nachos$16.00
tortilla chips, spicy queso, black beans, guacamole, salsa fresca add on options; chicken, shrimp, short rib
Classic Bruschetta$15.00
toasted baguette, roma tomato, whipped lemon ricotta, basil
Crispy Beef Teriyaki Dumplings$17.00
citrus ponzu, asian slaw, pickled papaya
Fried Calamari$18.00
buttermilk batter, hot cherry peppers, sriracha aioli, asian cauliflower slaw
Dry Rubbed Pork Ribs$19.00
chipotle barbeque sauce, mustard potato salad

Greens & Grains

Spicy Caesar Salad**$15.00
romaine, croutons, parmesan, spicy caesar dressing
Brussels Sprouts Salad**$15.00
arugula, pomegranate, crispy prosciutto, hazelnut, cranberry goat cheese
Classic Cobb Salad$16.00
greens, tomato, bacon, egg, cheddar, avocado, green goddess dressing

Cold

Shrimp Kung Pao Roll$16.00
tempura fried, chili sauce, roasted peanuts, lemon aioli
Torched Salmon Belly* **$17.00
teriyaki sticky rice, caramelized pineapple, mango habanero
Tuna Tartare* **$16.00
fresh tuna, hoisin vinaigrette, fresh cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro

Salad Additions

Add Proteins

Chicken$7.00
Salmon$14.00
Shrimp$14.00

Hands

Short Rib Tacos**$18.00
three tacos with red onion jam, avocado, cilantro lime slaw, cotija cheese
Fish Tacos**$17.00
three blackened cod tacos, white sauce, cilantro, cabbage, salsa
Fried Chicken Sandwich$16.00
buttermilk or nashville fried chicken, pickled carrot, lettuce, buttermilk ranch, potato bun
Vegetable Burger$17.00
plant-based patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, american cheese, tavern sauce
The Original Burger**$17.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, american cheese, tavern sauce
Tavern Patty Melt**$17.00
aged cheddar, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, sourdough
Tuna Burger$19.00
grilled rare tuna steak, wasabi aioli, asian slaw, grilled pineapple relish

Seafood

Salmon Pad Thai**$26.00
sweet chili glaze, rice noodles, mixed vegetables, roasted peanuts, cilantro
Herb Ritz Crusted Cod**$28.00
creamy mashed potatoes, fall vegetables, lemon caper sauce
Shrimp Scampi Risotto**$27.00
lemon parmesan risotto, shaved brussel sprouts, sun-dried tomato butter

Chicken

Rosemary Organic Chicken**$24.00
mashed potatoes, wood roasted fall vegetables, blackberry hot honey glaze
Buttermilk Fried Chicken$24.00
boneless chicken breast, house mac n cheese, cilantro/ lime coleslaw
Nashville Fried Chicken$24.00
slightly spicy honey butter sauce, mac n cheese, cilantro/ lime coleslaw
Kung Pao Chicken$22.00
peanuts, garlic, chili pepper sauce, green onions, white rice, house vegetables

Meat

Steak Frites**$30.00
8oz ny sirloin, chimichurri butter, rosemary parmesan fries
Surf & Turf$35.00
ny sirloin, scampi style seared shrimp, whipped potatoes, asparagus

Sides

All Sides $7

French Fries
Seasonal Vegetables**
Rice**
SAUTEED BRUSSEL SPROUTS**

What 608 people are saying

Wellesley Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

608 Reviews

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JenniferC VIP
Greater Boston23 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 10, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Not great . They went out of business a week after our visit
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EricB VIP
Chicago7 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 7, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good food, varied but not extensive menu and wine list. Great fried chicken and shrimp tempura roll. Really nice staff. Will definitely eat there again.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dennis was excellent! We were so grateful to have him as our waiter while he also watched the bar! Lots of interesting conversation! The food was cooked perfect! We will definitely be back! Thank you!!
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ChristineD VIP
Greater Boston13 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 2, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for simple, tasty food. Good for small bites, variety , wine and cocktails. Varied selection.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 28, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Good was great; server was a little inexperienced and I’m sure she will learn to anticipate the needs of the customers and/or to check on them periodically.
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JenniferB VIP
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish that the four of us ordered was delicious: Chicken piccata special, Nashville fried chicken, and Lobster Crusted Sea Scallops, as well as the appetizers - Cecina, Crispy Beef Teriyaki Dumplings! The service was wonderful and the atmosphere is nice and relaxing.
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DavidO
San Francisco3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 18, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We had a nice evening outside on the patio. I know staffing is in short supply, so the bartender also had to wait on us outside, which meant at one point I had to go in to order more drinks, but that's not her fault. The tuna tostado was good. The fish tacos were bland and boring. The signature cocktail was good. My vodka tonic came with a lemon on the first one and nothing on the second, so not stellar, but tasted fine. They have also added a bunch of TV screens to the bar area which I find distracting even when sitting outside. I liked it better before all the screens. It gives it a sports bar feel now.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brandon and Kate and Courtney? Were AWESOME
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on June 9, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Really struggled on service. Kids in training. Taking orders for 1/2 the table and returning 20 minutes later.
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SusanK
Greater Boston10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good for a new restaurant. I will come back and recommend this food experience.
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Wellesley Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 391-6500.

Wellesley Tavern is rated 4.4 stars by 608 OpenTable diners.

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165 Linden St, Wellesley, MA 02482

Additional information

Cross street
Everett Street
Neighborhood
Wellesley
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ricardo Henry
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.wellesleytavern.com/
Phone number
(781) 391-6500

Wellesley Tavern

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Starters

Wood Fired Meatballs$17.00

Chicken Taquitos**

Roasted Wings**$15.00

Chunky Guacamole**$9.00

Tavern Nachos$16.00

Classic Bruschetta$15.00

Crispy Beef Teriyaki Dumplings$17.00

Fried Calamari$18.00

Dry Rubbed Pork Ribs$19.00

Greens & Grains

Spicy Caesar Salad**$15.00

Brussels Sprouts Salad**$15.00

Classic Cobb Salad$16.00

Cold

Shrimp Kung Pao Roll$16.00

Torched Salmon Belly* **$17.00

Tuna Tartare* **$16.00

Salad Additions

Chicken$7.00

Salmon$14.00

Shrimp$14.00

Hands

Short Rib Tacos**$18.00

Fish Tacos**$17.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich$16.00

Vegetable Burger$17.00

The Original Burger**$17.00

Tavern Patty Melt**$17.00

Tuna Burger$19.00

Seafood

Salmon Pad Thai**$26.00

Herb Ritz Crusted Cod**$28.00

Shrimp Scampi Risotto**$27.00

Chicken

Rosemary Organic Chicken**$24.00

Buttermilk Fried Chicken$24.00

Nashville Fried Chicken$24.00

Kung Pao Chicken$22.00

Meat

Steak Frites**$30.00

Surf & Turf$35.00

Sides

French Fries

Seasonal Vegetables**

Rice**

SAUTEED BRUSSEL SPROUTS**

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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