Tarpon Tavern brings the best of a classic American restaurant and lively neighborhood pub together in one welcoming destination in Tarpon Springs, FL. Housed in a 1920s-era building with old-world character, this restaurant offers a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels both timeless and comfortable.
Guests come for the burgers and hearty American favorites, and stay for the thoughtfully selected craft beers, cocktails, and wine that make every visit feel like a memorable outing.
Whether you are planning lunch, dinner, brunch, or a late-night stop, Tarpon Tavern delivers the kind of reliable, satisfying experience that makes it easy to return again and again.
What sets Tarpon Tavern apart is the blend of quality, convenience, and variety that today’s diners appreciate. The menu features comfort food, local specialties, happy-hour drinks and bites, coffee, dessert, and catering options, making it a flexible choice for everything from a casual solo meal to a group celebration.
Fast service, table service, counter service, and a strong selection of drinks help create a smooth and enjoyable experience, while outdoor seating and dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and on-site service options give guests the freedom to enjoy their meal their way.
With highlights like a great beer selection, great cocktails, a great dessert menu, and a great wine list, Tarpon Tavern offers far more than a meal—it offers a complete dining experience built around flavor, ease, and hospitality.
Tarpon Tavern is also designed with comfort and accessibility in mind. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms help make the space welcoming to a wide range of guests, while practical amenities like Wi-Fi, free Wi-Fi, a bar on site, and restroom facilities add convenience throughout the visit.
The restaurant’s casual, cozy, and trendy feel makes it a popular choice for lunch, dinner, and relaxed nights out, and reservations are accepted for added planning ease.
With a strong 4.50-star rating from 2,606 reviews, Tarpon Tavern has earned a reputation for delivering a dependable, high-quality experience that combines great food, great drinks, and a friendly atmosphere in a setting that feels distinctly special. Payment is simple and flexible too, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted.
Located at 21 N Safford Ave in Tarpon Springs, Tarpon Tavern stands out as a go-to American restaurant for locals and visitors alike.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
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House breaded and served with marinara or cocktail sauce or tossed in sweet chili Asian sauce
Light and crispy in a spicy cream sauce over romaine
A pile of breaded pickle slices served with ranch dressing
packed with fresh diced tomato, spinach, mushroom, roasted red pepper, onion and dusted with parmesan cheese. Upgrade to Chicken (12.99), Steak (14.99) or Shrimp (13.99)
Fresh cauliflower lightly breaded then fried and tossed with Buffalo Wing Sauce and I bleu cheese sauce
Homemade salsa and fresh tortilla chips
Homemade chili and/or grilled chicken with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, fresh queso sauce over fresh tortilla chips
Awesome fries tossed with olive oil, garlic, feta cheese crumbles, Greek oregano and served with 1 tzatziki dipping sauce
- Served with homemade ranch dressing
With gorgonzola crumbles and balsamic reduction sauce
Your choice of Garlic Parm with Marinara Tossed with Garlic Parmesan or Salted Beer Cheese Dip
- Served with lemon aioli sauce
butter, blackening seasoning, gorgonzola, cheese crumbles, ciabatta points, onion straws, mild buffalo wing sauce
or FINGERS (14.99) Hot or Mild (dips .75 each).
, or FINGERS (14.99) with shredded parmesan cheese in a garlicy, butter sauce
, or FINGERS (14.99) A hidden gem, especially the fingers, a little sweet and a touch of heat
fresh green apples, bleu cheese, candied pecans, cranberries over mixed greens (add chicken +5 or shrimp +7)
with chopped romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, crunchy croutons, dressing (add chicken +5 or shrimp +7)
Strawberries, blueberries, feta cheese and candied pecans over mixed greens, add chicken (add 5), add shrimp (add 7)
Fried chicken bites, seasoned rice, veggies, green onions, sesame seeds with an Asian orange sauce (sub shrimp +4)
Grilled chicken, seasoned rice, veggies, olives, red onions, feta, tzatziki sauce, naan bread points (sub shrimp +4)
Blackened chicken, seasoned rice, black beans, cheddar jack, pico de gallo, guacamole, chipotle crème (sub shrimp +4)
two 5 oz patties grilled and caramelized with choice of cheese and loaded with grilled onions, pickles, smash sauce on a steamed bun and lettuce, tomato and onion on the side. Make it a single Smash Burger for (12.99)
Juicy ½ pounder with lettuce, tomato and onion. Add choice of cheese for .75
3 hand-shaped burgers with caramelized onions, homemade garlic aioli on brioche slider buns
the vegan vegetable based meatless burger patty served with lettuce, tomato and onion
ground beef or chicken. 2 Mexican or American style tacos, chips and mild salsa, rice and black beans.
½ pound of Gyro meat, in a warm, soft pita with feta cheese, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, lettuce, tomato, onion and topped with tzatziki sauce
Grilled chipotle lime chicken on Indian fry bread with avocado, chipotle cream, lettuce, tomato and red onion
Who said sloppy isn't a good thing. Fried breaded chicken breast with buffalo wing sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, lettuce and tomato on a brioche roll served with kettle chips
shaved turkey breast meat, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado
or CHICKEN PHILLY CHEESESTEAK (13.49) With grilled onions, green bell peppers, mushrooms and white American cheese on Amoroso roll
fresh cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, pesto and fresh basil ribbons along with a side salad
mozzarella, tomato, basil, garlic, olive oil and balsamic drizzle
Grilled chicken, fresh green apples, gorgonzola cheese, cranberries, mixed greens and balsamic reduction and a side salad
Grilled crumbled sausage, ricotta, mozzarella and hot giardiniera and a side salad
Grilled mahi mahi, mango salsa, pico de gallo, cabbage, cilantro, lime aioli, guacamole with seasoned rice & beans and Mexican Corn on the cob
A pile of lightly breaded shrimp and our popular twister fries and sauce of your choice
The British classic of a large North Atlantic cold water haddock/cod filet in a light and crispy beer- batter with fries and Cole slaw
Lightly breaded shrimp with our own dang dang sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion piled high on a Amoroso roll
Grilled, blackened or fried on a brioche roll with lettuce, tomato and onion
1 Free Kid's Drink with Purchase of Kid's Meal
Hear from our valued guests
This place is fantastic. Great service, atmosphere, food, and drinks. Everything ordered did not disappoint and I will definitely be back soon to try other items on the menu.
Super cute!! On the Pinellas country trail, which is amazing! (We love bike riding!!) Does a mean brunch & had a high chair for my besties baby! $6 Bloody Marys on Sunday, can you beat it?! A few other drinks offered too, I believe mimosa, Bellinis, Prosecco & more! Eggs benny with sausage was sooo good!! I think it was Italian sausage?! One of my best friends comes here all the time & RAVES about the blackened Gorgonzola chicken wings, I have yet to try but will next time! Will be back- owners are Amazing & own next door too. Thanks for the great food & service guys!! Xo
Absolutely outstanding! The Tarpon Tavern is a must-visit. The atmosphere was fantastic—so relaxed and welcoming. We had the burgers and they were cooked to perfection, paired with ice-cold beers. The staff was incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home. The new enclosed area is great place to enjoy tarpon and watch some football. We can't wait to come back!
Nice restaurant with a fun vibe. They have a diverse menu with plenty of tasty options. I had to smash burger and it was great. My buddy had the Mediterranean bowl which he goes there frequently for. Service was friendly and attentive.
If I had an opinion I would put it at 4.5 but the food was amazing had a burger then my friends got fish and a chicken fajita. All were really really good. The food also came out really quick and servers were really nice and timely. The only thing is it’s on the upper side of price but for good food and good service it’s expected. Sooo I would say great job by chefs and the waitresses that served us
We sat at the bar and had the fish and chips. Excellent! I have to say not only was the meal great, watching this staff working was unbelievable. These guys and girls work so hard. The place was packed and, I have a new respect for what they do. Thanks to Bailey for serving us. Great food, environment and staff. Thanks
Love this place! Flavorful, creative small plates and entrees! Excellent service and cozy atmosphere!
This place was great. Came in hungry after a few hours of playing some video games. Looked online and it said they had good smash burgers. Totally agree. My son is a big eater and had a 1 lb smash burger. Fries were great as well. It seems like an older area of town, which usually mildewy smells and weird tasting soda. Neither of them was the case. Highly recommend
Went on a Saturday, stopping to have lunch within the middle of our bike ride. This wasn't my first visit and each time has been very relaxing and good. We sat outside.
Really great place. Little slow service today but this is the tenth time I’ve been here and the only time with slow service. Food is good, service is normally great, and prices aren’t bad. It’s right on side of the trail and great for a bike stop. I got huervos rancheros and French toast. Excellent. Good place and will be back.
Common questions about Tarpon Tavern
Tarpon Tavern is located at 21 N Safford Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, United States, Tarpon Springs, FL, United States.
You can reach Tarpon Tavern by calling +1 727-945-1000.
Tarpon Tavern has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 2606 customer reviews.
Tarpon Tavern features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Tarpon Tavern features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Tarpon Tavern features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Tarpon Tavern features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Tarpon Tavern features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Tarpon Tavern features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Tarpon Tavern features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Tarpon Tavern features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Tarpon Tavern features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Tarpon Tavern features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Tarpon Tavern features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Tarpon Tavern features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Tarpon Tavern features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
Tarpon Tavern features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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