Afton Tavern

Not really a fan. The food is sub-​par and the service definitely could use some work. I only like when they have Red Oak on special and there’s half priced appetizers at night. Besides that, I wouldn’t consider going — and I live super close to this restaurant.

Great selection of food, nice cozy atmosphere. Our server was very pleasant, just took a little long on getting to our table & not as attentive as should be. My burger was very dry, but I’d come back to try something different.

Afton Tavern is a good local food choice. My family and I enjoy sharing their warm cookie skillet– it is absolutely out of this world!!! The food is okay, but the service is not very quick. Also, some of the booth seating is not very comfortable, so I recommend sitting at a table when possible. On the bright side, Afton Tavern’s prices are vary reasonable for lunch and dinner. The restaurant has different rooms that can be sectioned off to accommodate large private groups (perfect for large get togethers, team dinners, showers, graduations, etc.). The atmosphere is very family friendly, and has items on the menu that are accommodating for guests of various ages.

I have eaten at this establishment multiple times over the last 5 years. I live in the Afton Area and can walk to The Tavern. The Food is normally done pretty well and they have Kids night on Mondays which is awesome. The issue I have is the service 80% of the time SUCKS! They have some of the worst service in Concord and when brought to the mangers attention… nothing happens. ATTN: Managers. You level of service is terrible. Encourage training!!!
Solid 4 for me. But the service is below BoJangles

The restaurant has a peculiar layout and is dark inside. They do have a patio where you can dine. The food is good but nothing special. Staff seems rushed but attentive to our needs. The owners also have another restaurant very nearby, that operates under the name Afton Pub & Pizza. I think Afton Pub & Pizza has better food and recommend it over Afton Tavern.
Parking can be problematic since there are many other businesses and the YMCA nearby.

Parking sucks. Everywhere we tried had a permit sign in front or mismarked handicap. Took us forever to find a legal spot to park. Went here for our anniversary. Wasn’t expecting anything fancy. Just bar and grill. I wasn’t impressed. It smelled awful upon walking in, literally like dried urine subway smell. Not promising when walking into a place to eat… but stuck with it.
Ordered a diet Coke and it had the strangest flavor. Like musty or moldy leaves. I chalked it up to bad tasting tap water used to make it. On the plus side they had 25oz. drafts on sale for $ 3!!! By far the best cheese fries ever eaten! Cheeseburger and tacos were just okay. Macaroni and cheese wasn’t that special, nor were their sweet potato fries.
Would I go back? Probably not. Only two good things. The cheese fries and beer special. B

Ordered the Mahi tacos, but I didn’t receive mahi. I’m sure what I got wasn’t mahi. And it wasn’t good by any means, I’m not a complainer at all. The others at the table had a good experience with their choices. I will come back but I won’t order mahi.

Typical bar food, done pretty well. Not a lot of vegetarian options, but the black bean burger is tasty, and they’ll do the salads without meat. Great sweet potato fries and you can get broccoli instead of chips with the spicy cheese dip, which I think is kind of cool.
The patio is lovely in nice weather but there is usually a wait at prime times. Half price bottles of wine on Sundays is a GREAT special, and they’ll wrap your bottle for you to take with. Really nice place to have a drink with friends (on the patio!) on a Sunday afternoon.

The food is pretty good. Not bad. Bar is good. Drinks are strong. Burgers are good. Nice outdoor eating area. One of the better places in Concord for this sort of dining. Better than 131 Main in Cornelius and 10x cheaper. At least my wife doesn’t get sick here!

Great lunch and dinner location, for the entire family. You can order a colossal burger and pile it up mile high with all of your favorites! Oh yes, you have to order the sweet potato fries with it and a chocolate cookie skillet for dessert! Yummy! Bön appétit…

My sole purpose to come here is for oysters and cookie skillet. They are very good!!!
Fresh oysters and the cookie skillet is to die for… I recommend both.

I ate here during a recent business trip after it was recommended by some coworkers. It was a slightly chilly Charlotte evening, but we wanted to sit outside — we asked the hostess if they would be turning the outdoor fireplace or heat lamps on, but she said they would not. We ended up sitting outside anyway, and asked our waitress if there was any way they would consider turning one of the heating apparatuses on. she said she would check and let us know. I assume the verdict was still «no,» because they weren’t turned on during our dinner, even though myself and several other patrons outside were obviously shivering.
Anyway, we went there for dinner — I ordered the shrimp tacos with a side of rice pilaf. The tacos were good, and served with a bit of the famous Boom Boom Sauce in each one. The rice pilaf wasn’t anything to write home about, but it was still good. I even added a little to each of my tacos for an added treat. The 3 people I was with seemed to enjoy their meals, though none of us were blown away. Overall this is a good place for a quick bite… Prices for most of their menu items are extremely reasonable, and they offer some more pricey entrees if your stomach so desires. I hear their lunch is much better than dinner, so maybe I’ll try that out next time!

The Tav is awesome. They’ve got some super awesome employees, some unique and delicious food items, and some good specials. I know they used to do late night apps half off, but I think they have a whole new late night menu now.
I love the bar-​b-​q chicken flatbread. It’s one of my favorite lunches.

I’ve been here twice for lunch and each time the service has been quite slow.
I ordered the lunch salad the first time and on my last visit, I had the turkey burger. Very mediocre food that just took too long to be served. The tables are ‘dressed’ with brown paper and crayons so you can draw while you wait… and wait. The beverages are served pub-​style meaning your soda/​water/​tea/​etc will come out in a huge glass that’s similar to that of a beer mug. I mean, it’s B-​I-​G and well worth the less than $ 2 charge.
Other than that, the menu is stocked with all of the typical American fare. It’s a good spot for OK food just not quick service.

Afton Tavern
We chose to visit this family favorite for lunch on a Sunday. I ordered the Nachos with chili and my wife ordered the Afton Tavern Signature Salad with her usual modifications. The nachos were served with white corn tortilla chips topped with spicy queso, diced peppers, cheddar cheese, and chili. They were great, with just the right amount of kick, and the chips stayed firm under the weight of the chili and queso. The Signature Salad included mixed greens, Fuji applies topped with fried chicken, pecans, bacon and blue cheese crumbles and served with a tangy Apple Cider Vinaigrette dressing. She enjoys the combinations in this salad, especially the fresh, light dressing. It’s tucked back inside a mixed use neighborhood with residential townhomes above commercial businesses, a quiet neighborhood lunch/​dinner spot that we enjoy at least weekly visits.
Overall I would highly recommend this restaurant for someone looking for a local restaurant offering exceptional food. I would rate this establishment 5 forks out of 5 for a family friendly restaurant serving outstanding food.
The restaurant was reviewed by Food Blogger Ernie Hiers. For other reviews see

I had been wanting to check Afton Tavern out for quite a while. We had a group of 5 attend. The waitress wasn’t very talkative but service was just fine. We had the bacon cheese fries as appetizers and they were fantastic. I want with the chicken tacos (can’t remember the actual name) and they were fantastic. My gf had the shrimp version of my tacos and they were good as well, even when heated up in the microwave later. No one else complained about their meal and we had a great time. I will definitely be going back.
Apparently they have $ 8 pitchers of draft been on Thursday night. I am hoping to be hitting that up soon!

I was very skeptical of this place based on the reviews, but I recently attended a baby shower here and based on the reviews I was a little nervous about eating here but to my surprise the entrée was very good and the service was great. They have the perfect area for showers and other special events.

Food is always good at Afton Tavern and the service is very friendly. Great for group get-​togethers or a nice date night. Most importantly, order a cookie skillet for dessert– they’re to die for!

Innovative Menu. Great service.
Went to Afton Tavern today with wife’s son and his family to celebrate the youngest’s 8^th birthday.
Menu offered something for all. I have Lexi’s Chicken and Dumplings as a starter followed by a great Rueben. My wife had a Steak Philly as did my daughter-​in law. Sue’s son had Manhattan Clam Chowder and a Chicken Salad plate. As far the kids, one had her favorite Mac and Cheese while the Birthday boy had couple of sliders.
Everyone enjoyed their meals.
Service was great and I love the relaxed atmosphere of this place. Prices were very reasonable and I would readily recommend.

Do not eat here. Just don’t.
We went after the lunch rush, so the restaurant was slow and quiet. We were seated by the kitchen doors and could hear the chefs talking and what not. Maybe if they spent less time bull shitting around, they wouldn’t have burnt our order of potatoes wth bacon and cheese. Or given me a cheese burger instead of a chicken sandwich. The ranch dressing is soup. The décor is a bit dated and on the shabby side. The manager comped us our app and gave us free coupons for their cookie platter thing but that was it. Our waitress was scarce and the food was sub par.
They definitely need to be on restaurant impossible, it’s the only way we would ever come back here.