Five Horses Tavern - South End

Name: Five Horses Tavern - South End
Address: 535 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, United States, 02118
Telephone: (617) 936-3930
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

838 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Five Horses Tavern is conveniently located on Columbus Avenue in Boston's
historic South End, walking distance of the Orange Line, Back Bay Station,
Symphony Hall, Northeastern University, Boston Medical Center and
Prudential Center.

Our mission is to serve modern American comfort food, incorporating locally
sourced ingredients, with many vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.
Our friendly staff will make a memorable experience whether you join us for
lunch, dinner or our highly acclaimed weekend brunch.

Our bar offers a wide variety of craft beers from around the world,
boasting 40 draft beers, 60 bottles, signature cocktails and a thoughtfully
selected wine list. Guests can enjoy dinning on one of the largest patios
in the South End.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 2, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(617) 936-3930

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(617) 936-3930
Website
http://www.fivehorsestavern.com/boston/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Christopher Foy

Location
535 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Neighbourhood
South End
Cross Street
Claremont Park
Parking Details
Every side street in the South End has the first four spots reserved for visitors!
Public Transit
Symphony & Mass Ave
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Cast Iron Corn BreadUS$12.00
fresh baked corn bread with honey butter
White Bean Hummus**US$13.00
cannellini beans, herbs, chili, garlic, choice of pita | fresh veggies | half & half
Tavern Nachos*US$16.00
dirty cheese sauce, pico de gallo, black beans, lime crema, cilantro, guacamole, pickled jalapeño
Warm Shaved BrusselsUS$16.00
golden raisins, pork belly, pecorino
Buttermilk Chicken TendersUS$16.00
dragon chili sauce, buttermilk-scallion sauce
Haus Made PretzelUS$11.00
house made pretzel, salt, beer cheese, spicy mustard

Wings

seven piece** $15 - one style, fifteen piece** $29 - two styles

Drunken Wings
chili, beer, lime, salt
K-Town
tossed in korean bbq
Honey-Hot
tossed in honey-hot

Salad

Fried Chicken Salad**US$16.00
greens, avocado, cotija cheese, pickled onions, buttermilk scallion dressing
Shaved Fennel Salad^US$16.00
greens, roasted pistachios, citrus segments, dill vinaigrette, dried cranberries
Powerbowl**US$16.00
farro, kale, roasted mushrooms, avocado, radish, herb vinaigrette

Salad Add On

ChickenUS$5.00
Hanger SteakUS$9.00
SalmonUS$12.00
TofuUS$6.00
ShrimpUS$9.00

Sandwiches

served with choice of side

Tavern Burger* **US$19.00
8 oz. grassfed beef burger, crispy onion strings, dirty cheese sauce, lettuce, pickled cucumber, tomato preserves, kewpie mayo
Veggie Burger**US$16.00
quinoa-edamame patty, lettuce, pickled cucumbers, pickled onions, tomato preserves
Fried Chicken SammyUS$17.00
kfc style chicken, honey, lemon tarragon mayo, lettuce
South End B.L.TUS$15.00
applewood smoked bacon, herb marinated tomatoes, lettuce, chipotle aioli, onion jam

Tacos

one taco $8, two tacos $15, three tacos $21

Pork Belly Taco**
crisped confit pork belly, pickled red onions, dragon lady sauce
Avocado Taco**
grilled avocado, fried brussels sprouts, curtido, jalapeño herb crema
Korean Fried Chicken Taco**
fried chicken, kimchi, k-town sauce
Shrimp Taco**
buttermilk marinated shrimp, pineapple salsa, cilantro, lime

Thin Crust Pizzas

Classic Cheese & Red SauceUS$14.00
Foghorn LeghornUS$17.00
fried chicken, chili sauce, banana peppers, manchego cheese, pickled cucumbers, buttermilk scallion dressing
Caesar Brussels PizzaUS$17.00
grilled chicken, mozzarella, garlic breadcrumbs
Street Corn PizzaUS$17.00
chili roasted corn, cotija, pickled jalapeno, bacon, cilantro lime crema
Porky Pineapple PizzaUS$17.00
smoked pork, pineapple, mozzarella, scallions, k-town sauce

Entrees

Grilled Hanger Steak*US$25.00
garlic herb fingerling potatoes, roasted cauliflower, house steak sauce
Miso Salmon*US$24.00
faroe island salmon, wild rice pilaf, bok choy, miso butter, scallions
Baked Linguini Scampi*US$22.00
herb marinated shrimp, garlic butter, pecorino-breadcrumbs, grilled lemon

Mac & Cheese (Vegetarian)

$16

Grilled ChickenUS$5.00
Fried ChickenUS$5.00
Pork BellyUS$4.00
BaconUS$4.00
SpinachUS$3.00

Sides

Tater Tots
- CupUS$4.00
- BowlUS$7.00
Mesclun GreensUS$4.00
Cheddar Jalapeno MashedUS$5.00
Cucumber Dill SaladUS$5.00
Mac & CheeseUS$8.00
Patatas BravasUS$7.00
Miso Bok ChoyUS$6.00
Wild Rice PilafUS$6.00
Sauteed Spinach & KaleUS$6.00
Roasted VegetablesUS$6.00

Dessert

Blueberry Bread PuddingUS$11.00
lemon, vanilla whipped cream

What 838 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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MH
MichaelH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Flavorful comfort food served in meticulous cuisine style. Our waitress “Corey” was fast, friendly, and professional. Warm, fun atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great atmosphere outdoors, in a lovely neighborhood. Foos was very good
LJ
LeanneJ
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Started off with great karma by getting a parking space right in front, so we knew this was going to be a great lunch! The tacos were excellent (had 1 pulled pork and 1 chicken, both were great). The skillet cookie looked too good to wait, so even though the waiter told us it would be hot, we dove in and burned our mouths. :( ) Good prices, good food, nice wait staff.
F
Fred
New England
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience2
Truly awful food and service. This restaurant has run its course.
BM
BradleyM
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great. We had fish and chips, chicken tacos, pull pork tacos & black bean tacos. We also had a cheese burger and a healthy bowl. The chef really knows how to fry food. No oily nor dry. Perfect. Service was attentive, polite. Right in the spot. I will definitely going back. Prices were reasonable for Boston standards. You won’t be disappointed.
J
Julie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time at the 5 Horses, we'll definitely be returning! Loved the ambiance. The staff were outstanding! And the food was excellent.
C
Ciscosurf
New England
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice Mother’s Day brunch! We ate outside, which was lovely, and the service was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Enjoyed brunch, perfect for family with small kids as they gave us a round table and turned Nickelodeon on the TV
T
Terri
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our dining experience at Five Horses Tavern. Though I was disappointed in the lack of gluten free options. We would dine there more if you had more gluten free options :). Our waitress & hostess were lovely-I wish I remembered their names. Thanks
K
Kelly
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience4
It may be that we happened to dine during a graduation weekend, but the service here was the worst I've experienced at a restaurant in a long time. The food tasted good, with the exception of undercooked cornbread.
NG
NinaG
New England
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice selection of brunch items. Fun flight of Mimosas. Shakshouka was sweet though, rather than savory...wouldn't order again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Popped into 5HT for a last min brunch. Food was great, service was awesome. Plenty of attn to small details. The staff was great. I was particularly impressed that when the host walked away to seat a party before us, one of the waiters immediately jumped up to host stand to seat us so we didn’t have to wait for host to return. It’s a small thing that I don’t generally see happen. Waters were brought immediately when we sat. Service was friendly, prompt and food was tasty, well seasoned and creative. Portions were respectable without being obnoxious or over grand. Will return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
i loved it, the service was outta this world, it was incredible
PB
PBRR
New England
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
Maybe we just picked the wrong day to eat here. We got seated at a table next to the wait station when there was one open near the window, that never got filled. I ordered an egg dish. 2 mins after, the waiter came to tell me they were out of the quesadillas. I ordered an egg dish and repeated that to him. When the food came, my eggs were over hard rather than over medium. I will stop here. Too many other things to mention. Not going back.
KD
KatieD
New England
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Our server was very slow when it came to taking our order and bringing us our check.
B
Bobd
New England
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Made a reservation and they gave us a table right next to the bathrooms and a coffee stand in the back of the restaurant. We thought since we made the reservation in advance we would be given a decent table. Horrible location so we left.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Best Espresso martini I’ve had in Boston! Great apps as well, highly rexommend
J
James
New England
71 reviews
vip
4.0
71 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Service was the best thing about the place. Very engaging servers. Dark setting, feels like a bar (which it is). Menu was good, but food was good but not better than good. Some dishes are quite good, and others not really.
BB
BarbBH
New England
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
our favorite go-to neighborhood restaurant for brunch. They have the most interesting menu options for brunch. The service is always friendly and attentive. A fun pub feeling, very casual and easy.
BS
BetsyS
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience1
The music was extremely loud and inappropriate for the occasion of brunch. It was more for a night club. The service was poor, she needs to be trained properly. Three items were missed from our order. The food arrived cold. We will never go there again.
JG
JohnG
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Atmospheric spot with an excellent beer list- I highly recommend the shroom or foghorn leghorn pizza.
D
Diana
New York Area
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
Next - service and good not very good .
r
r2d2
New England
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great beer selection. Comfortable place to hang out with friends, they did not rush us.
a
andrewc
New England
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Overall not bad. The service wasn't great though, so it was particularly galling to be hit with a mandatory 4% "hospitality" charge on the bill.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
Great atmosphere but not what it used to be. Food was meh. Nachos had, what seemed to be, cheese from a can.
K
Katherine
New England
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great beer list. Very cozy British pub ambiance. Attentive staff. Excellent chicken sammy! The sides needed more seasoning and a little more zing.
H
Heidi
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Food was outstanding, wait was short, cold draft at the table (winter time) and very loud, but you get that with a pub. Waitress seemed new and unsure of herself, but she did a very good job.
MJ
MariaJ
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food4service3ambience5
Great menu and vibe, busy so service was slow to start but quickened up. Always a great place for dinner!!
h
hapf
New England
48 reviews
vip
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good brunch and nice ambience Overall, very goos dining experience
WB
WillB
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
All was pretty much amazing, but the chicken wings had something to be desired... definitely get sauces with them. Otherwise wonderful evening :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanksgiving Day
JD
JustinD
New England
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
Man, this place has definitely gone downhill in the last couple years. The service: rough, and unapologetic for mistakes. The food: not what was promised by server, and portion sizes have become far less generous than they used to be here. Definitely not "take friends visiting from out of town here for brunch" material anymore.
RC
RobC
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great atmosphere, great beer, good food, good value for Boston
B
Brian
Berlin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Five Horses markets themselves as a craft beer restaurant. I was disappointed though that the menu on Untappd (supposedly updated 2 days earlier) didn't represent what they actually had available according to our server. Felt like a bit of a bait and switch. Something to be aware of if you are making the decision to go somewhat based on that info. Meals were' okay, but it seems they missed the step of putting the bread crumb covered mac n' cheese in the broiler... cast iron pan was rather cold with no crisp to the dish. I've been there before and had a better experience... this visit wasn't great though.
E
Elizabeth
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great! Food was good as always.
T
Tremm
New England
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Good spot outside while the weather lasts
MM
MauraM
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite old school bar with great food that is our go to when in Boston! Never disappoints. Great bartender.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Poor service, bad food, overpriced
JG
JohnG
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent beer list and great bar pizza - will have to go back and explore all the options.
JK
JoeK
New England
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great beers (plus neat drinks and wine) and tasty food. A great lunch on the patio with friends. Plus friendly service! This place is a winner!!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Five Horses Tavern - South End using the Order Online button. Five Horses Tavern - South End also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Five Horses Tavern - South End also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 936-3930.

Five Horses Tavern - South End is rated 4.6 stars by 838 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 2, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(617) 936-3930

Other options

Order online

Google Map for Five Horses Tavern - South End

535 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118

Additional information

Cross Street
Claremont Park
Neighbourhood
South End
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Every side street in the South End has the first four spots reserved for visitors!
Public Transit
Symphony & Mass Ave
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Christopher Foy
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.fivehorsestavern.com/boston/
Phone number
(617) 936-3930

Featured in

The Best Wings in Boston

Five Horses Tavern - South End

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

The Best Wings in Boston

Fried Chicken

Grilled Chicken

Chicken & Waffles

Starters

Cast Iron Corn BreadUS$12.00

White Bean Hummus**US$13.00

Tavern Nachos*US$16.00

Warm Shaved BrusselsUS$16.00

Buttermilk Chicken TendersUS$16.00

Haus Made PretzelUS$11.00

Wings

Drunken Wings

K-Town

Honey-Hot

Salad

Fried Chicken Salad**US$16.00

Shaved Fennel Salad^US$16.00

Powerbowl**US$16.00

Salad Add On

ChickenUS$5.00

Hanger SteakUS$9.00

SalmonUS$12.00

TofuUS$6.00

ShrimpUS$9.00

Sandwiches

Tavern Burger* **US$19.00

Veggie Burger**US$16.00

Fried Chicken SammyUS$17.00

South End B.L.TUS$15.00

Tacos

Pork Belly Taco**

Avocado Taco**

Korean Fried Chicken Taco**

Shrimp Taco**

Thin Crust Pizzas

Classic Cheese & Red SauceUS$14.00

Foghorn LeghornUS$17.00

Caesar Brussels PizzaUS$17.00

Street Corn PizzaUS$17.00

Porky Pineapple PizzaUS$17.00

Entrees

Grilled Hanger Steak*US$25.00

Miso Salmon*US$24.00

Baked Linguini Scampi*US$22.00

Mac & Cheese (Vegetarian)

Grilled ChickenUS$5.00

Fried ChickenUS$5.00

Pork BellyUS$4.00

BaconUS$4.00

SpinachUS$3.00

Sides

Tater Tots

Mesclun GreensUS$4.00

Cheddar Jalapeno MashedUS$5.00

Cucumber Dill SaladUS$5.00

Mac & CheeseUS$8.00

Patatas BravasUS$7.00

Miso Bok ChoyUS$6.00

Wild Rice PilafUS$6.00

Sauteed Spinach & KaleUS$6.00

Roasted VegetablesUS$6.00

Dessert

Blueberry Bread PuddingUS$11.00

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