Dinner was wonderful. We went for three birthdays at one dinner and Joe took excellent care of us. Always a highlight to do dinner at 76 house never a bad time.

If the '76 House were a person, I would refer to it as "a character." And I'm here for it. The setting: The '76 House advertises itself as America's oldest tavern. I'm not sure if that's true but we'll give it to them and move on. Regardless, this place is old. Like super old. Everything creaks and it's really not very level. But its incredibly charming and intimate. And quite possibly haunted. (The tavern served as a prison for John Andre, who conspired with and led to the revealing of the treachery of Benedict Arnold .....they really lean into that.) There are lots of artifacts on the walls to look at if you are a history buff. and waiting for your table (which often takes a while). Ask to be seated in the main room for the best experience. The bar is really small with around 10 spots maximum but a good bet if you don't have a reservation. There is live music several times a week and you can see who will be playing on their website. The bands are generally good. Think oldies played by musicians who just love playing music. It's a really good vibe. Sit at the bar if you want the best view. The food: Pretty good and there's something for everyone. It is a bit pricey but up to you to order as extravagantly or modestly as you want. There are usually some specials on the menu, but they are hit or miss. For appetizers, the Thanksgiving spring rolls are an unexpected treat (ask for extra gravy), the French Onion soup is done perfectly, the baked clams and mussels are fine enough, and the tableside Caesar is always fun to watch being assembled. As for entrees, still working through much of the menu partly because the burger here ($25) is absolutely amazing. Charbroiled, cooked exactly how you order it, and so juicy you will need to ask for extra napkins. Salivating right now. The pot roast ($33) is also solid as are the scallops ($39 and they give you quite a few). Meatloaf ($18; only available at lunch) is decent if a bit dry On.a recent visit , I had such faith in their kitchen I went rogue with the vegan moussaka ($30). Would not recommend that one. Brunch is rather uninspired (eggs benedict, waffles, et. al.) but still makes for a great place to meet parents or take kids. In sum, cool spot, good vides, good food, little pricey. Kid and parent-friendly. Check it out. 4.5 if I could.

I only came for drinks but I instantly fell in love with the charm of this place and would like to come back for lunch or dinner. There's so much history here. The staff is friendly and welcoming, especially Hudson (the golden retriever) who gave us a very warm greeting when we walked in the door.

Cool spot if you're into history and ghosts. Decent gluten free selection as well. I got the diver scallops, which were cooked well but one of my scallops had grit in it... maybe a bunch of sand in it that wasn't cleaned well? Risotto was a bit mushier than expected. Wasn't a fan of the red wine drizzle either. Burger had a great smoky flavor to it and the fries were crispy.

This place caters to the tourists who come to Tappan, NY to visit G Washington's regional headquarters. A lot happened here in the revolutionary war and this tavern was very much a part of it. A well-known spy was right here in this building, incarcerated here, tried here and hanged right near here. The ambience is all about the history. The food is quite good for a touristy restaurant. They mix a wonderful drink. In fact, the Mixology was so impressive that this otherwise solid four star establishment gets the fifth star from this yelper. Fresh oysters, assorted seafood, nicely prepared, steaks, very decent soups. The prices are reasonable, and the service is excellent. The menu changes, and there are always specials. Including locally caught fish, creatively prepared.

Please note the 5 star review because I don't want to hurt your business! The food was amazing. The service was amazing. But you guys had a barking dog in the restaurant. The golden retriever was NOT a service dog! It was wandering the restaurant! It was not standing next to a person it was servicing. The dog was alone for a few long periods. You had a water bowl out for it in the front. The dog is adorable and I don't want to be a Karen. For whatever reason, dogs freak me out. Your cute dog is my anxiety dog. It was a very expensive lunch and your dog barking and being allowed to linger in the front of your restaurant ruined my experience. Also, I'm pretty sure the board of health has issues with dogs alone in restaurants.

We made a reservation for 5 at 6 pm. There were parking lots left in the front of the building. And there was live music today!!! We sat in the patio. We were attended to immediately. We all chose our drinks, and they were promptly brought out. I tried the historical Washington ale. It was creamy and delicious. It was one thing to try the historical drink. Yummy!!! We ordered food to share. Caeser salad as starters Then mussels, fillet mignon medallion skewers, crab cake, salmon terriere, French fries and dessert. We had flourless chocolate decadence and hannah's apple crunch. We also ordered mac and cheese for our toddler. All the food was delicious. The medallion were very nicely done. The crab cake was succulent, so was the salmon. The mussels were good and succulent. And our servers came out to check on us. We loved it. One point to note: It would be better if they had updated the restaurant's menu on their website. And to improve their online presence.

Went with friends and had a lovely dinner. Made a reservation for 6 and walked right In and sat on the patio as it was a beautiful evening. Promptly the bus boy served us water and some bread. The waitress was right out and took our drink order. Highly recommend the Washington lager. Delicious. We soon placed our food orders. I had the filet skewer on rosemary the wife and friend shared a crab cake and the salmon with risotto. And her husband had the muscles. Thier grand daughter had been given crayons with a paper that also contained a child's menu. She had the butter pasta, and some of my fries. She was a happy girl. Lastly we did order dessert for the table. We had the apple crunch with ice cream. And the flour less chocolate torte. Yummmmmmmy. This establishment dates back to 1776 hence the name. Alot of history here. Check out the interior pics If I had any suggestions. That would be to update your website. It doesn't reflect your menu. We didn't know you had a rotating chefs menu, and a child's menu. This caused us to pack her food. Overall A+ great job. We look forward to returning

If you want history setting this is the place - and awesome brunch. Service was great and something new to try and they now have events coming up - do not pass the opportunity