Harvard Tavern
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Harvard Tavern
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CUISINES
Bar, Pub
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
PRICE
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FEATURES
Seating
Table Service
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4.1
19 reviews
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seescokid
Grand Rapids3414 contributions
Oct 2023 • solo
Yea was here first time 2 yrs ago w wife. This time I got done golfing at Bowen, bought the wife a brand new Titleist 5 iron t300 for $50 at the Emporium and decided I wanted a beer or 2.
Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, this ain’t no Ivy League restaurant. It’s going back 50 yrs and prices from 20 yrs back.
$2.25 16 oz michelob ultra
Will be back in another 2 yrs.
Some gal drank 3 double rums while sat there at the bar. And acted polite, man she could hold it.
Anyway yea kinda old school dive, I believe his name was Steve bartender good job
Written October 12, 2023
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Ilove2eat
Belmont133 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
I had driven by countless times for work and decided to try it. Tap beer was VERY resonably priced. I got the reuben and hubby got a burger. Berger came out pink on the inside; exactly how it was orderd. The reuben was the best I have ever had, It was to big to eat almost. It was hot, full of corned beef and pretty sloppy (which I LOVE). I order a reuben in many restaurants and this is the best I have had. Server was great. Would go back!!
Written January 7, 2020
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Shawn M
Rockford154 contributions
Oct 2021 • couples
First visit since Covid. The interior has had a nice makeover. The staff was friendly, attentive and fun. The bluegill basket, as well as the chicken gizzards, were fantastic. Lightly battered, tasty, plenty of food. Prices are very reasonable. We went for dinner mid week. Definitely worth the trip.
Written November 6, 2021
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Carl S
4 contributions
Jul 2023 • solo
Ordered the all you can eat fish with rings. They were not very busy. After waiting about 45 minutes I was finally able to get my servers attention to ask about my order. I am pretty sure they lost it. About 15 minutes later I got my food which was ok. I asked for two more pieces of fish and when it came it was so greasy, dripping, that I could not eat it.
Written July 14, 2023
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Gloria C
1 contribution
Jan 2025 • friends
Had a great fish dinner and Our waitress was fun and efficient. Really enjoyed it.Her name was Tammy....she was nice, even made me coffee
Written January 17, 2025
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RAS65
Lakeview275 contributions
Apr 2024 • friends
Second time here, had the patty melt, it was awesome. Nice quiet atmosphere, can’t beat the prices. Definitely a hidden gem.
Written April 23, 2024
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RAS65
Lakeview275 contributions
Mar 2024 • friends
I ordered a Long Island iced tea, it was really good and huge! For lunch, had the Ruben . I am a Ruben snob, but I can tell you this is one of the best I’ve had. Prices are awesome, service is great. You have to try it.
Written March 5, 2024
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EagleMom
Grand Rapids124 contributions
Oct 2022 • none
Off the 'beaten path' Harvard Tavern was recommended by friends- so, let's give it a try! Upon arrival we find the parking lot is quite full at 5:00pm on a Monday.... must be good... where's the door? As we entered (after finding the correct door) it was apparent we were not the 'regulars' as every head turned to look at us upon entry... no biggie... The atmosphere soon turned to very 'welcoming' ....
Between us we had the Broasted chicken - yummo! French Dip- enough for 3 meals! and a fish basket. All the food was very good!
Written November 4, 2022
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seescokid
Grand Rapids3414 contributions
Sep 2021 • couples
Good broasted chicken, 8 piece, mashed potatoes, corn, onion rings, cole slaw for $FIFTEEN BUCKS!!
$2.00 large fountain coke and water.
Great service, about 25 minutes to get food. Rough on the outside, good size room inside, were packing in at 5 pm Friday 9/17/21. Not a drunken boisterous crowd. Not one and done.
Old railroad stop town, with a name like Harvard the food is good. We didn’t get the all you can eat Alaskan pollock special for $10, maybe next time.
Written September 17, 2021
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GregoryT3037
Greenville512 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
We visited on a Monday. There special is a 2 dinner Sizler Steak meal. I was very impressed with the steak! The service was excellent and the food came out timely. I will definitely be back for this special.
Written January 28, 2020
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Shroonatic
Cedar Springs140 contributions
Aug 2019 • family
We use to eat at Harvard a lot, but they removed the all you can eat frog legs a awhile back! Didn’t go for quite sometime, decided to stop in for some beers! After having a couple we decided to get a bite but after looking at the new menu with now no frog legs we cut a trail!
Written August 7, 2019
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GregoryT3037
Greenville512 contributions
Mar 2019 • friends
We visited on a Saturday evening and they were very accommodating to our large group. The food was excellent and the Nachos Supreme with Chicken were probably the best I've ever had. They were a little short on wait staff but otherwise an excellent visit. The live band was great and we really enjoyed the music.
Written March 24, 2019
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1975DS
1 contribution
Jan 2019 • family
Had a great time for a friends and family get together, food and service was awesome and had a great time dancing to a very fun band! Only disappointment was we had never been there before.......will be going back soon.
Written January 5, 2019
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Douglas H
394 contributions
Nov 2018 • friends
Located in the boonies, this place has large portions, super quality, good service, and at a really bargain price. Be prepared to take half of your meal home as the portions are huge. Burgers are served with almost a pound of fries and is under $8. Burrito is grade and is under $10. They also have daily specials like fish and fries-all you can eat. Highly recommended and we will definitely go again.
Written November 11, 2018
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Seaside817375
31 contributions
Oct 2018 • friends
We had lunch there today it was my first time. We shared onion rings as an appetiser between 4 of us it was plenty. I had the corn dogs and fries which were good. Others had the chilli dogs with the works.....they were enjoyed by those who had them. There seemed to be lots of locals drinking. There. I would go back again. Our server was good as was the food.
Written October 10, 2018
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