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North Star Tavern in East Aurora
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Location on the map
East Aurora, Erie County, New York, US
Service options
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Dining options
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Historic
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 716-805-7117
Site: http://www.thenorthstartavern.com/
Site: http://www.thenorthstartavern.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:12–8PM
- Thursday:12–8PM
- Friday:12–8:30PM
- Saturday:3:30–8:30PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (178)
The menu with its confusing mix of Polish and American food tries a little too hard to please everyone. Having said that, however, Ive always been satisfied with everything I have ordered there. The tables are WAY too close together. I get a little tired of people bumping into the back of my chair and apologizing.
I drive by this place all the time they have very limited hours. Veterans Day is my birthday me and my daughter I decided to come I’m so glad I did the staff is Amazing, The homemade soup great, and it’s the first time in a long time that daughter ate most of her meal write down to the desert it was absolutely amazing I will be back Hear many times.
We decided to stop in this evening for a relaxing dinner. Two of us ordered the pork chop dinner with a baked potato and grilled zucchini and one ordered the Polish platter that included polish sausage, pierogi, kapusta and stuffed cabbage roll. The pork shop was about an 1 1/4” thick and was grilled perfectly...juicy and melted in your mouth. We agreed it was the best chop we ever had. The baked potato was done perfectly as were the veggies. All this was accompanied by a basket of warm bread.The service was outstanding....our server was very attentive but not overly so.All in all, we agreed this was one of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had!If you haven’t tried this place, you owe it to yourself to do so. You won’t be disappointed.
Absolutely delicious food- excellent service!
Food was fantastic! Everything is made fresh and from scratch. The pizza was delicious and the kids mac and cheese was made on the spot with real cheese. The restaurant itself was clean and welcoming. The servers all were polite and attentive. Earns its five star rating!!
We had fried fish dinners tonight, with a choice of sides, mix and match. Very excellent fish and sides, prompt service, a well poured cocktail and incredibly reasonably priced. Always happy to go to this local place. Love their flat breads and if you love fried bologna, they have that too.
This is a great new restaurant here in East Aurora. Stopped by with my wife for dinner and was very happy with everything. The food is excellent, everything that was served was really good. Staff is very friendly and you can tell they like what they do. Met John Davidson the owner and executive chef. Stopped by our table and chatted for a minute and you could tell hes enjoying his new restaurant.Stopped by again a few days later for lunch and the same thing. Had one of the specialty burgers and the bun was home made and the burger was fat and juicy! Make no doubt about it, this place rocks! My new favorite place!
I had a daily special, a turkey avacado salad, very tasty, lots of fresh bacon, nice mixed greens. My husband had the polish sausage sandwich with kraut, he said the roll was amazing. I had water, he had coffee, bill was $29, I didnt know my salad was $15/wasnt told cost when special described . Food took almost 30 minutes, didnt seem crazy busy. Food was good, service good, I thought a bit pricey for a salad and sandwich, not in a hurry to return.
My broiled fish was delicious. Cant wait to try other menu items. We felt comfortable and safe with the Covid precautions in place. Great evening!
So Ive had great food and some Id pass on for seconds. Service is good. They are always busy. Last visit was a table of 5. Most said it was ok but 2 stated the food was too salty. Prime rib sandwich is awesome! Not always available though. I will try again as we all have off days.
I would recommend highly this restaurant. Had lunch at the restaurant a few days ago for the first time and it was very good. We had the special cauliflower gouda soup, BLT salad and chicken caprese sandwich with fires. All were very tasty, fresh, good portion size and reasonably priced. Also the place was clean. cozy and the waitress was very nice. They are open for lunch and dinner. Definitely going back to try other selections. I am pretty sure this will become our main dining place.
Pulled pork sandwich was big and decent. Fries were overdone and not so good.
After reading the review in the Gusto section of the paper, I was anxious to try the Northstar. My sister in law and I went to lunch there this afternoon and I am extremely happy we did. The server was friendly and prompt with everything we ordered. The mushroom, wild rice soup was excellent. I had the prime rib sandwich and my sister in law had a chicken salad. They gave big portions of food, so delicious. The Polish selections are offered for dinner after 4 pm. I want to return for some of those. We relaxed with coffee after the lunch, very impressed.....my new, favorite place.
I love little taverns like North Star. They make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside with that small town rural feeling. It’s a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of the 9 to 5.The food is your standard WNY tavern fare with some Polish touches that were pleasant surprises. The house wine was a fair price with a solid pour.I will definitely be back again and this time, with friends!
Great food and wonderful atmosphere!! Very friendly staff!
AMAZING!!! We had them cater a large funeral luncheon (150 people) for us this past weekend and everything was absolutely perfect. The food, the setup, their professionalism, all were a 10 out of 10. Cant say enough how grateful I am for Joyce and Tim and their team who helped us with this difficult event.
The food, service, and prices are the reason for a five star rating. We went on a Friday night which was super busy for the fish fry. Had a bison burger and the spinach dip. Both were great and it seemed like the ingredients were very fresh. I will be going here again.
We love the North Star Tavern. We dont go out that often but love the atmosphere, the friendly people & the good food!
Nice settings, waitress was great food was delicious with a slight twist. I like eating food I wouldnt think to put together. Waiting area is limited but the wait was 15 mins on a busy saturday night. Will be back in the future.
I am sorry to say we were very disappointed. I ordered the flatbread pizza which was nothing more than a soggy, undercooked frozen pizza. It even had the cheap fake pepperoni. My husband had the fish fry that was small and not crispy.The atmosphere was quaint and the wait staff was pleasant. I wish them well in the future.
Had a fantastic meal there. Best fish fry in the area. Everything was the best . Cant say enough about how satisfied it is to receive quality service and a fantastic meal . Deserves a 10 not s five
I ordered the strip steak medium well but it was red in the middle, I sent back, the waitress totally agreed the steak was way underdone. At the end, the owner told the waitress to make sure I get a free dessert. She said he always does that when there is a mistake. As far as I am concerned that kind of customer svc is a rarity nowadays so I was impressed. The steak was good quality.
This place is fabulous!! The atmosphere is warm and comfortable, the service was friendly and accomodating, and best of all the food was freshly home cooked and delicious! Will definitely return!!
I was disappointed AGAIN, after returning for more than a year, at the lack-luster salad I ordered. Romaine lettuce with bits of bacon, a couple of cherry tomatoes and a couple of croutons. No cheese, not enough dressing, and no bread or crackers. And that for $9! I stopped visiting the restaurant a year ago after receiving several disappointing fish fries and salmon salads made with canned salmon. For the first year they were open everything was great but they got lazy, skimped on meals and excellence and forgot their dining public. There are too many great restaurants in the area to dine at for anyone to want to return.
This place calls itself a Polish restaurant but theres a lot of other food on the menu. Something for everyone. I ordered the shepherds pie. Good portions and good flavor. Companion ordered homemade chicken fingers.
Surprisingly quaint little place for a special event such as a baby shower. The only thing I find a little odd is the toilet in the ladies room is just about on top of the door as you enter it seemed to whoever designed the room couldnt figure a better layout??? Not really that big of a deal but I just found a little odd and thats my only complaint other than that the food was good.
Made reservations for 6 four days in advance. When we arrived they said we do not have reservations. After some investigating they discovered my reservation was put on the wrong day. The two reception girls said they would fix it but it wasnt their fault. We waited an hour. Finally, we walked out and went down the road to the American Grill. This is the second time Ive had to walk away from this place. The receptionists are inept and apathetic. Dont risk ruining your evening...pick another place.
Great menu, heavy on delicious Polish/American foods and Buffalo classics, like Beef on Week and Friday Fish Fry. Everything at our table was terrific, and the beer selection is fantastic.
Good service, soup was good but not happy with beef on weck. Very dry and tough. Id get sonething else definitely next time.
Such a cute place and the food was delicious! I had the pierogi (farmers cheese and saurkrout) and my husband had the prime rib sandwich. We would highly recommend.
Great service,food,and good spacing of customers for comfortable eating experience.
Love the atmosphere. Cozy. Friendly staff.Very good menu.
The food was fantastic, everything from the appetizers to the desert! Definitely 5 stars and worth going back to.
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Excellent homey place with delicious food. The homemade fried noodles with parmesan was a huge hit!
Small Polish-centric menu. A few salads are the only low carb options, if that is a concern to you. Cute atmosphere. A bit higher priced than standard pub fare.
Excellent food, friendly service
We had so much fun here where the service is excellent and the food is truly delicious.It’s a quaint historic place but very well-managed with a decent customer service staff excellent bartenders and as I’ve mentioned delicious food
Great homestyle cooking! They have great daily specials, lovely atmosphere, and a very conscientious and attentive staff. Our entire family loves dinner at the North Star Tavern!!
Great food, great service and pleasant experience!
Was there for a private birthday party for my aunt that turned 85. The place was super clean, the food was awesome and the staff very friendly. I will differently go back when Im out that way!!😁
Excellent food with friendly, outgoing staff and a clean front of the house. The organic bison burger is absolutely one of the best Ive ever had!
Always come here whenever Im home visiting family - food is always on point, the place has so much history, and the owners have done an amazing job bringing in local beers and spirits. Definitely recommend to anyone in the area!
Average...nothing impressive...beer is much more expensive when compared to restaurants at the Galleria mall. Service was slow. There are better places to go for a fish fry
1st time there. The homemade Italian wedding soup was so good!! Great atmosphere. Will definitely go back.
Cozy atmosphere. Friendly help and great food...Have never had a bad meal, the pork chops are delicious! And so are the Tom & Jerrys!
Wow what a gem this place is! Ive only been for lunch several times and plan to return for more lunch and dinners to try the menu items. Ill be back for sure! Great burgers and lots of menu choices.
Great old tavern just outside of East Aurora. Really good Polish and American food. Friendly owners walk around to talk with guests.
My second time going here tonight and the food as well as the service were again on point. Good beer on draft and I can recommend the fish and the Star burger.
Great food, great service, great atmosphere. The renovations look nice. The burger was cooked perfect and had a nice beer selection.
Great atmosphere! Food is delicious! Love this place!
Excellent fishery and seafood.
Got there early Jackie was amazing wonderful and delicious fish fry (3;people this instead of that etc...)she nailed it.... cook was spot on...great time and old school atomoshere..just beautiful!!!
Never disappointed! Love to bring our out of town guests to the North Star.
Great food and service!
Second time here for lunch. Somewhat limited menu but food is very good. Was very busy for a Tuesday and had to wait about 10 min before a waitress approached us.
Excellent food, nice atmosphere, friendly staff.
Service and food were excellent. The fish fry is really good. Glad to see this historic spot is reopened.
It was my first time being there & it was good. I was there for a private event & we had a buffet. Im not sure if they usually have a buffet or not when open to the public.
The food and service was excellent. Looking forward to our next visit.
Decent home cooked meals, nothing spectacular but definitely good! Great service.
What a great place to eat and relax. The food is awesome. Great venue and hospitality. Will be going back for sure
Great food, Great staff and owners, friendly atmosphere
Super surroundingsGreat food & service. We always enjoy eating here.
Everything is homemade & delicious.Great locally owned restaurant.
Was not impressed with the food. Tea was luk warm and when asked to heat, same result. Atmosphere nice.
Great outdoor patio
Great service and food. The place to go when you want local hometown favorites! The pierogis are amazing!
Good food a bit loud at the dinner hour if youre near the bar, great price, will go back again and recommend if asked.
Amazing homemade pierogies! All the food is fresh and delicious. The owners and staff are fantastic.
Great casual dining place. Limited but varied menu with excellent special. Prices average.
Great food ,we had a nice lunch .they had some nice craft beers also .
Other than forgetting our appetizers, it was awesome. Good food.
Great Food!!!...Warm friendly atmosphere...Reasonable prices...DEFINITELY a FAMILY RESTAURANT...
Great service very good food were very happy nice waitress
Love this old school gem!The Polska platter is a knockout...stuffed cabbage, kraut, pierogi, kielbasa.
Friendly staff and excellent food. Love North Star!
Fish fry was good and my wife enjoyed a Polish platter, good service in and out in 45 minutes
Great food, limited options but everything is very tasty
Food is good service a little slow comfortable atmosphere friendly staff
Fresh, home-made food...excellent service! Everything on the menu looks delicious!
Food and service are always top notch!! One day I will save room for dessert!
Great place, small..homey...fantastic food..great service...1st time visiting...enjoyed
I enjoy my food every time I go there.
Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly service.
Is my grandparents restaurant I love it just like I love my grandparents
Place was nice and clean, service good, but the food wasnt so great.
Delicious food with generous portions and friendly service. We will return.
Great Food , very enjoyable time.
Nana breakfast was great. Our waitress was most accommodating
Food is excellent.
Yummy and very well priced. Great price range and great food.
Great food, service and atmosphere.
Service was painfully slow from getting a waitress to come over after we sat down, to getting our drinks, then our food and finally we had to ask twice for our check!
Great food. Great atmosphere. Cozy restaurant.
Good food fair service a bit pricy but it is easy aurora.
Small menu but makes up with excellent food and good prices.
Nice atmosphere. Friendly wait staff. Good food
Great food great service and great atmosphere. Well go back for sure.
Great food and great people with local draft beer available.
Remodeling great, super friendly bartender and owner. Nice menu.
Great beer. They didnt do bottle beer, but they will can a beer right on the spot.
Nice little off the beatin path place to go for good food.
To noisy,bar nice but food bland. OK if you youre not there for the food.
Delicious food, great service!
Beautiful Restaurant wonderful service and fabulous food!
Very good food and friendly staff.
Reopened again and has great food, great small-town atmosphere, and most of all, great service..
I like it, first time there, great service and food
Great place ,great food!
Great food. Comfortable place
Amazing perogi. Well be back for sure
Food is good service was good only complaint is it was very noisy
Excellent food good service noisy.
Very good lunch. Beef on wick was great.
Delicious,fish fry. Good service!
Good food, nice little restaurant, poor service.
Just love the place for a casual dinner with friends and family.
Went for a private party, food was horrible...and the place is dumpy
Loved the chicken noodle soup and the panko haddock!
Good food, atmosphere and hospitality. We will be back.
Food and service was great as usual
Place nice, order burger type food
Excellent food and terrific fish fry
Great food, great service!
Nice laid back atmosphere and reasonable price.
An Elma hidden treasure.Friendly service, Great food.
First time here it was very good well be back
I will be back again
Stellar menu, many well prepared selections.
Good meals and great service.
Had the polish platter excellent.
Came with friends...Great food!
Great fish dinner!Thanks
Quiet place with large servings!
Everything is super yummy! 😋
Great food and hospitality!
Excellent service and food
God food, nice atmosphere
Good food and good service.
Couldnt ask for any better! Love it!
Excellent broiled fish!
Excellent food and service .
Best burger ever!!;
Modest ambiance and food
Good food and good service.
Delicious, filling and inexpensive.
Go for the Polish Platter fabulous
Great fish fri
Excellent food and service
Great food and service
Great food!
Good polish food
Outstanding home cooking!
Good meal
Great fish fry
Delicious, a gem of Elma!
Good food & service
Loved it.
Great food.
Barmaid was fabulous
Wow!
Always great!!!
Excellent
Like eating at home
Great
Wonderful experience.
Last night was our first time there. I ordered the roast beef on weck and my husband ordered the beer battered fish fry. Both were excellent! We will be back!!
Total reviews rating 4.6
178 Reviews for North Star Tavern 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-17Great food, staff and atmosphere. Ordered the half fish fry ($11) and got quite a bit of food and it included German potato salad. Since Ive moved to Florida, its been years since Ive had German potato salad, but it tastes just like how my grandma makes it.
Review №2
2022-03-23Absolutely fabulous food. The polish soups are homemade, you can tell that there are no mixes used and no shortcuts taken.The Reuben was hands down one of the best Ive had, and the polish Reuben was also phenomenal.Service was a little slow with as empty as the place was, but bartender / waitress was very friendly.
Review №3
2022-06-04This is one of the hidden gems of Elma. I have never had a bad meal or experience here. I would highly recommend it, even though it means longer waits for a table for me. Delicious!
Review №4
2022-03-11Sad to say I wasnt impressed with the fish fry. Texture was great, but it lacked flavor. The sides were homemade and good. My friend had the polish platter, and she said it was delicious.
Review №5
2022-02-08The North Star Tavern is a beautiful, rustic restaurant with a great country feel ! Everything on the menu is delicious! Staff are very friendly as are the Polish owners! The Polish platter is terrific! Try the Pork Chop ! My wife’s favorite dish is the Buka teeny pasta with shrimp , it’s all she ever gets
Review №6
2022-04-12Excellent food, atmosphere and service. Everything on the menu is great, I especially recommend the pierogis, fish fries and any soup!
Review №7
2022-05-04This place is so cozy and inviting. The food is amazing and the lemon raspberry dessert is to die for! I will definitely be coming back again!
Review №8
2020-10-27Simply love this place, its food, the team and the way they treat people.Highly recommend.Pictured below is their salmon, amazing.. Order early because it wont last.
Review №9
2022-02-27Great beer battered fish fry not grease at all. Great bar staff. Introduced to Tom & Jerry. Great drink.
Review №10
2022-02-16Great food, wonderful owners make you feel very welcome! If you like pork chops, theirs is the best!!