Five Horses Tavern - Davis Square

4.6

854 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Five Horses Tavern is conveniently located in Davis Square, walking distance of the Red Line, Somerville Theater, Tufts University, Davis Square Theater and Porter Square.

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.

We are a fantastic venue for hosting large groups and intimate dinners. Our Bar offers a wide variety of craft beers from around the world, boasting 37 draft beers, 120 bottles, signature cocktails and a thoughtfully selected wine list.

Join us on the patio or saddle up to the bar and admire our selection of over 150 bourbons and whiskies from around the globe.

Reservations are recommended, however walk-ins are always welcome!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 14, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 764-1655
Website
http://fivehorsestavern.com/davis-square
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Christopher Modeen
Private party facilities
For information on Private Events, please contact info@fivehorsestavern.com

Location
400 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
Neighborhood
Somerville
Cross street
Grove St
Parking details
There is a variety of parking options in Davis Sq., from metered on-street parking and three convenient public metered lots: Rite Aid Lot (right across from restaurant) Grove St. Lot Herbert St. Lot All meters are free on Sundays and end at 8pm Monday-Saturday.
Public transit
Five Horses Tavern is in the heart of Davis Sq, directly off the Red Line stop. A close walk from Porter Sq. and accessible by several bus routes.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Hausmade Pretzel$10.00
soft pretzel, salt, beer cheese, spicy mustard
Cast Iron Cornbread$11.00
fresh baked cornbread with honey butter
White Bean Hummus**$12.00
cannellini beans, herbs, chili, garlic, choice of fresh baked pita, veggies, or half and half
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders$15.00
red dragon chili sauce, buttermilk-scallion sauce
Tavern Chili$11.00
short rib, oxtail, kielbasa, chilis, beans, confit tomato, bourbon, manchego cheese, house tortilla chips
Shakshuka**$15.00
moroccan lamb merguez ragout, harissa, poached egg, crispy halloumi, green chili sauce, grilled flatbread
Mussels Fra Diavolo* **$16.00
hot Italian sausage, tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, toasted sourdough

Salads

add grilled or fried chicken $4, hanger steak* $15, fried shrimp $5, crispy tofu $4

Blackberry & Avocado Salad$13.00
arugula, blackberry balsamic dressing, avocado, candied walnuts, goat cheese
Fried Chicken Salad**$15.00
fried chicken, mesclun greens, avocado, cotija, red onions, buttermilk scallion
Powerbowl$14.00
crispy tofu, avocado, spinach, black beans, corn, edamame, sweet potato, herb vinaigrette, crispy chickpeas

Wings

Seven Piece (one sauce) $14, Fifteen Piece (two sauces) $26

Drunken**
chili, beer, lime, salt
Honey-Hot Wings**
sriracha and honey sauce, sesame seeds
Bourbon BBQ**
bourbon, texas style bbq
Dragon Wings**
red dragon chili sauce, buttermilk scallion

Tacos

one taco $8, two tacos $15, three tacos $19

Pork Belly Taco**
crisped confit pork belly, pickled red onions, dragon lady sauce, flour tortilla
Shrimp Taco
buttermilk fried shrimp, curtido, sriracha aioli, flour tortilla
Blackened Swordfish Taco**
cajun balckened swordfish, mango salsa, avocado, salsa verde, flour tortilla
Grilled Avocado Taco**
grilled avocado, fried brussel sprouts, jalapeno herb crema, curtido, toasted peptias, flour tortilla

Pizza

Classic Cheese & Red Sauce$12.00
Veggie Bomb^$15.00
seasonal vegetables, tomato sauce, vegan cashew parmesan
French Kiss^$15.00
apple, brie and balsamic pizza with arugula puree and candied walnuts
Street Corn Pizza$15.00
roasted garlic puree, corn, manchego, spicy mayo, roasted red peppers, pickled red onion
Foghorn Leghorn$15.00
fried chicken, chili sauce, banana peppers, manchego, soy sauce vinaigrette, pickled cucumbers, buttermilk scallion dressing

Sandwiches

Comes with choice of tater tots, cheddar jalapeno mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, mesclun greens, cucumber-dill salad (Gluten-free)

Tavern Burger*$17.00
8oz grassfed beef burger, crispy onion strings, dirty cheese sauce, lettuce, pickled cucumbers, tomato preserves, kewpie mayo
Vegan Burger$15.00
quinoa and edamame patty, lettuce, pickled cucumbers, pickled onions, tomato preserves
California Turkey Burger**$16.00
bacon jam, sliced avocado, green leaf lettuce, brioche bun
Fried Chicken Sammy$15.00
kfc style chicken, honey, lemon tarragon mayo, lettuce
Duck Burrito$15.00
bbq duck, pork belly, red onions, spinach, chili sauce, rice, flour tortilla

Entrees

Mac and Cheese$14.00
Fried Chicken$19.00
buttermilk brined fried half chicken, cheddar jalapeno mashed potatoes, cucumber-dill salad
Green Curry$18.00
verde curry sauce, rice, seasonal vegetables, marble potatoes
Grilled Hanger Steak* **$22.00
marinated 8oz hanger steak, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, house steak sauce
Butternut Squash Ravioli$19.00
pancetta, parmesan, sage, pepitas, spinach

Dessert

Blackbottom Cupcakes^$8.00
chocolate cupcakes, cream cheese-chocolate filling, nutella sauce, raspberry coulis, fresh raspberries

What 854 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

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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RetaR
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service is great, the food is delicious and the prices are reasonable.
M
Mimsicle
New England
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dinner was delicious. Service was outstanding. Great local place with a lot of great options for all kinds of eaters.
TR
TessaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food, everything in the menu is delicious! Great location
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
It was good, but the restaurant was extremely hot and crowded. Felt too close to people next to us. Food was really good though. They only had one hard cider from their menu which had like 4 or 5 listed.
KD
KristaD
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our large group of young people, many with physical and intellectual disabilities, thoroughly enjoyed our brunch! Our server, Elka, could not have been more accommodating. The food was delicious and the restaurant is very comfortable. They are also fully accessible! Thank you Five Horses!
NC
NikiC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Fried chicken sandwich was fantastic and the cheesecake was phenomenal. Cheddar jalapeno mashed potatoes and the tropic thunder cocktail were average at best. Our server was very good but the host/server forgot both to bring an extra fork and later the bill when asked. We dined outside and it was extremely enjoyable.
MB
MaryBeth
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seated right away, server was very helpful. Had mix and match taco’s, only negative was the mahi was rather salty, the shrimp were the little ones, but there were a bunch. Corn bread was great and chicken tends also. Food was very temperature hot, which was better than getting food that has been sitting.
JE
JackieE
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Usually love Five Horses but the raspberry goat cheese salad was mostly greens. Hamburger okay, even though I ordeexrare, there wasn't any grill markson meat, and salad greens doused in dressing which made it unbeatable. Service good and will give another chance.
CB
CharleneB
New England
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
First time here and it was good. I can honestly say that while it didn't blow my socks off, it didn't totally disappoint either. I would definitely go back and give it another go.
SI
SamInActonMA
New England
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Fun place with an awesome draft beer selection and a great vibe. Unfortunately it's also really overpriced. 5 of us ordered 3 alcoholic beverages, 1 app, 5 entrees, and zero dessert, and the bill came to $156. Add 20% tip and we spent nearly $190, or $38/person. For a tavern dinner. To me, that's outrageous.
ED
ElizabethD
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience5
Food was just okay.bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb
L
Laurie
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience2
Food was excellent! Server seemed to forget about us. Half our party ended up leaving before he brought the check. Not the best ambiance on the patio in a busy square between the sidewalk and the steeet, but liked that we could have our dog out there with us. If we weren’t with the dog but still in these Covid times, would be nice to sit in the restaurant area that is completely open to the outside.
MR
MaddieR
New England
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Went to brunch here with my hubby I had the breaky Sammy it was delicious and my hubby had the southern comfort that was delicious too our sever was nice and attentive and friendly
J
Jackie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love it. The bar, the chicken tenders, the service, the atmosphere.
JC
JCGdance
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
it was a great meal and good cocktails. the big floor to ceiling windows were open which was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my go to place when friends or family come to visit. I just brought some family here yesterday and the whole staff was very professional and friendly. The food was great and I always make sure I get the street corn pizza! The Mac and cheese is an awesome side too!
J
Justin
New England
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food and whiskey selection. Bartender made great recommendations.
SK
SharonK
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
Very loud, I didn’t expect that!
A
Abby
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waitstaff was very kind and accomodating for our large party for brunch! We had a great time and the food was great as well.
AH
AliceH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
I love the location of this place and the open doors! The tacos were cold and the wings were lacking in flavor which was unfortunate given the price of everything. They have a great drink selection at moderate prices. Worth trying out!
YP
YolandaP
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere. The vegan hash was wonderful and I'm not vegan.
CM
ChanelM
New England
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and fast service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The burger is amazing. Steak sandwich too!
R
Rikesh
New England
22 reviews
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Our server was absent at times. We were seated in the path of the door which made us too cold to enjoy our meal. We ordered a burger and it did not even come with fries, that was strange. Overall we were rushed, before we could even leave, the staff brought over ppl to sit at our table and we couldn’t even get out of our spot.
AA
AceA
St. Louis
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
Bar food, kind of what you'd expect. Nothing exceptional.
EP
EricP
Chicago
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
I enjoy FHT when hanging out with friends. The atmosphere is great, the food and service excellent. If you are looking for a quieter get together, this isn’t the place.
M
Maya
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service. Will forever support Five Horses for being one of the few restaurants that allow dogs to sit on the patio with you! We had a long walk on the bike path and the rest/ meal/ mimosas were well deserved
ST
SamT
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service2ambience5
Had brunch there with a friend, really great food.
M
Melinda
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Great food, nice atmosphere. Service seemed a little overwhelmed! Waiter took a long time to return and check in on our table. However, I would return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food were incredible
S
Suec
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was good. The Only thing was that it felt a bit commercialized as if we were in an Applebees, or something similar.
RS
RobS
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Food was good! Waiter was not attentive.
JB
JayB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
We were looking to find a place close to friends who came into town for the marathon and, after a bit of searching, found FHT. We had drinks and appetizers. The hummus was great but the pretzels were a little overcooked. The mustard served with the pretzel was outstanding. We will try it again.
EB
ElleB
New England
41 reviews
vip
3.0
41 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Pretty good, overall - a few more "breakfast"-type items would be great. Seemed to be an over-emphasis on fried chicken options... with no no eggs benedict or pancake options.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service, food and drinks were wonderful. Perfect brunch to relax and enjoy with friends. Food was tasty and great portions.
JV
JenV
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a lovely Friday lunch here. The service was great and the food was ready very quick. I had the duck taquitos special and it was spectacular. It wasn’t too busy so it was pretty quiet. Highly recommend.
P
Paul
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappoints. Been to 5 horses many times for brunch with friends. Service and food were excellent as usual. My favorite is the spicy tequila bloody. See you next time!
DD
DanD
New England
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Please get the cornbread! You will not be disappointed. As always, Five Horses delivers across the board (service, food, ambience, drinks/beer selection). Cannot say enough positive remarks about this place, and very happy to see that it was doing well!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful !
j
jj2009
New England
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service for a busy night.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Five Horses Tavern - Davis Square is rated 4.6 stars by 854 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 14, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

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Google Map for Five Horses Tavern - Davis Square

400 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Additional information

Cross street
Grove St
Neighborhood
Somerville
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a variety of parking options in Davis Sq., from metered on-street parking and three convenient public metered lots: Rite Aid Lot (right across from restaurant) Grove St. Lot Herbert St. Lot All meters are free on Sundays and end at 8pm Monday-Saturday.
Public transit
Five Horses Tavern is in the heart of Davis Sq, directly off the Red Line stop. A close walk from Porter Sq. and accessible by several bus routes.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Christopher Modeen
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://fivehorsestavern.com/davis-square
Phone number
(617) 764-1655
Private party facilities
For information on Private Events, please contact info@fivehorsestavern.com

Five Horses Tavern - Davis Square

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Additional information

Fried Chicken Sammy

Tavern Burger

Mac and Cheese

Starters

Hausmade Pretzel$10.00

Cast Iron Cornbread$11.00

White Bean Hummus**$12.00

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders$15.00

Tavern Chili$11.00

Shakshuka**$15.00

Mussels Fra Diavolo* **$16.00

Salads

Blackberry & Avocado Salad$13.00

Fried Chicken Salad**$15.00

Powerbowl$14.00

Wings

Drunken**

Honey-Hot Wings**

Bourbon BBQ**

Dragon Wings**

Tacos

Pork Belly Taco**

Shrimp Taco

Blackened Swordfish Taco**

Grilled Avocado Taco**

Pizza

Classic Cheese & Red Sauce$12.00

Veggie Bomb^$15.00

French Kiss^$15.00

Street Corn Pizza$15.00

Foghorn Leghorn$15.00

Sandwiches

Tavern Burger*$17.00

Vegan Burger$15.00

California Turkey Burger**$16.00

Fried Chicken Sammy$15.00

Duck Burrito$15.00

Entrees

Mac and Cheese$14.00

Fried Chicken$19.00

Green Curry$18.00

Grilled Hanger Steak* **$22.00

Butternut Squash Ravioli$19.00

Dessert

Blackbottom Cupcakes^$8.00

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