Yellow Tavern

We had a terrific experience here! We started with the Beef Vegetable Soup, which was deeply comforting. We were thinking that a burger would be the safest bet for an entrée, but the waitress was so enthusiastic about the salmon, and a four-​top left just as we were about to order, and one of the folks gave it a thumbs up. That settled it. We had the Salmon with Wild Rice which was so flavorful. Both the salmon, the rice and the side order of broccoli were very beautifully cooked and the lime crème sauce for the salmon finished it off well. Truly, I’ve rarely had a better tasting salmon in a pricey restaurant. We finished off splitting the Bread Pudding, which while highly recommended, actually exceeded expectations. The sauce for the pudding is so dang good. The waitress and the cook/​owner? were so attentive, super friendly and even gave us advice for local things to do. It was very charming and satisfying. Granted, they were not busy and it wasn’t near closing time, but our experience was a winner!

The food was subpar and over priced. Atmosphere ok but the layout of the bar leaves patrons spread apart and not much socialization. Won’t go back.

HORRIBLE cheapy bar food. Very overpriced and food was really gross. Reheated frozen food. Never again. I dont know how anyone can give this place a good review unless they are employed there maybe. They are also CASH ONLY (which I have never seen in a restaurant!) and they dont say anything beforehand so you have to run to an atm to pay your bill. Weird.

Arrived at 9 on a weekday. Even though the place was empty, they were willing to stay open to serve us.
Food was nothing spectacular, but it was quick and pretty good in a town that closes down early.
Good beer recommendations, but the meat on my Reuben sandwich was cold in the center and used Kraft cheese.

Rude, rude, rude!!! We were in town for a family reunion and thought we would stop in for some late dinner. Met at door by «hostess» /​owner. One of our party did not have her identification and we were told no one would be served. She also accused some of our party (all adults) that she «knew» we had tried to enter the night before through the backdoor. Not true! Most of us were from out of state and had never been there before. Take your business down the street this is simply a local/​biker bar.

Nice atmosphere. Very clean, nice bar. I did not have the courage to try to the brain sandwich, I just wasn’t feeling adventuresome enough. Other than that, just your basic pub fare… it was fine. Inexpensive for dinner.

Bar review only:
Late night weekend after-​dinner drinks are great here. The bartender was super friendly, attentive and made excellent drinks… and I must say, the people watching is great with the drunkards running back and forth from the legion! =) Next time we’re in town we will have to try the grub.
Know before you go: No one under the age of 21 allowed.

Disappointing which was to bad. They were busy on Friday night, was told someone called off. Which is not the customers problem. Had appetizer plate of veggies, was good. My husband and I both had grilled chicken sandwich. Waitress did not check back on us to see if the meal was ok, or to refill sodas. The chicken was tough and rubbery, I did not eat much of it. After we had to flag the waitress to get our ticket, we mentioned how bad the chicken was and said I noticed you didn’t eat much of it. She said she would mention it to him, I’m assuming the owner and that was it. Had heard this was a good place to eat. I won’t be back, unfortunately.

Great little spot for a basic lunch in a very picturesque town. Friendly people and prompt efficient service. The Rueben is excellent though I am used to thicker bread, this is one of the better Rueben sandwiches I have had. My wife ordered a vegetarian Rueben and the lady at the counter didn’t even bat an eye, she just kept writing. Beer selection doesn’t have any «craft» to it but you may have either bottles or cans. :) the onion rings were straight out of a bag and not a good one but edible. My favorite most underrated detail were the pickle spears, crisp, cold and with excellent flavor! If you’re going to put it on the plate, it should taste good! My wife loved that they provided feminine hygiene products in the Women’s Room, something she says isn’t done enough anymore. We will return to New Harmony with friends who will love it and its very likely we will return to The Yellow Tavern.

Nothing wrong at all with this old timey tavern, and I was super excited to dive into a brain sandwich. A local specialty that’s been done in southern Indiana for a long time is offered up here along with a bunch of other standard bar food and drink that makes this place a fine spot for lunch or dinner.
But if I had to be a bit critical, my experience with the brain sandwich wasn’t as good as it could be, or as it perhaps usually is. The breading was thick and rich– which is fine, and probably how it ought to be done, but unfortunately the oil wasn’t brought to a high enough temperature and the sandwich was very oily, and the breading was soggy.
I’d be willing to bet that this was just an «off» attempt and that they usually cook it well here though.

The Yellow Tavern is a local New Harmony hot spot for beer, pizza, steaks, burgers and some specialty stuff like «Brain Sandwich» not for me but I hear it’s great. The prices are more in line with a higher end Evansville bar and grill but then again… the food is good and most out of town visitors don’t mind paying for a good meal. Groups like the writers guild choose New Harmony as one of their retreat locations during the summer every year along with many weddings and other groups and it seems the Yellow Tavern is one of their favorite places. Check it out… but get there before 6:00 or after 8:30 P. M on weekends or you will be waiting for a seat. Enjoy!