I didn't say it was bad. Nothing went back to the kitchen or went uneaten, nobody complained to the staff. Overall, in my opinion, it just didn't live up to the fine dining image that is portrayed. I expected better.
I drew the comparison to Applebee's. I've eaten there (and at similar places) a bunch of times...by choice...and had decent meals. I got exactly what I expected at those places. Two of my favorite area places are The Village Kitchen, and The Wolfeborough Diner. Probably not where I'd pick to go for a celebration or a romantic meal, definitely not fine dining environments, but I always enjoyed them on the many occasions I chose to go there.
The Tavern? Good food? Sure. (Skip the onion soup.) Beer? I'm not a beer guy, but judging by the list, probably second to none in the area. Fine dining? Not quite. If I was up from Boston for the weekend, and paying $200/night for a suite in the Inn, and wanted a meal to match, I'd probably be disappointed with Applebee's...and The Tavern.
As for the company...in my case it was my family celebrating a HS graduation. Maybe I'm missing out, but I guess I would have a tough time coming up with better, more involved company than that.
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