EARLY AMERICAN TAVERN

4.3
468 reviews

About

American Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupNot available

Location

EARLY AMERICAN TAVERN
9 Main Street, Sussex, NJ
07461, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
468 reviews
5 stars
304
4 stars
93
3 stars
22
2 stars
16
1 star
33

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Food quality is inconsistent; some dishes are praised while others are criticized for being cold or poorly prepared.

Service Issues

Service is often slow and inattentive, with several customers reporting long waits and mix-ups with orders.

Atmosphere

The tavern has a cozy and historic atmosphere that many customers appreciate, contributing to a pleasant dining experience.

Pricing Concerns

Some customers feel that prices are high for the quality and portion sizes of the food and drinks.

Staff Friendliness

While some staff members are noted for their friendliness and attentiveness, others have been described as rude or unhelpful.
  • KM
    Kelly Miles
    2 days ago
    4.0
    This is a consistantly good place for bar food and typical American tavern cuisine. The prices are fair and the service is good. Seating is challenging for older or movement impaird folks because of it's old roadside inn style - which also makes it look really cool. Only the modern lottery machine doesn't seem to fit the decor. We've returned many times.
  • BO
    Bradford Van Orden
    3 days ago
    4.0
    Historic building with a storied past. Since changing hands, much improved. Food was fantastic, service was attentive. Decor and atmosphere still maintains some of its dive bar past however.
  • KK
    kit kat
    Dec 31, 2025
    5.0
    Used to come here when it was the Sussex inn.the new owners are doing a great job keeping everything great. The clam chowder was fresh and homemade wich was excellent. The cheese steak was perfect. The chicken parm was huge and cooked perfectly.plenty of cocktails.our server was very nice and friendly.we will be back
  • KM
    K Murray
    Dec 30, 2025
    4.0
    Steak was cooked perfectly.. very nice staff.
  • CC
    Christina McManis (Chrissy)
    Dec 11, 2025
    5.0
    I come to this area at least twice a year and never heard of his place. I was grateful to find this hidden gem! The owner was top notch, friendly, and damn good at his job! Perfect hospitality. And the food was beyond flavorful. The tavern knots were my favorite! Perfect comfortable decor too. Will definitely return. Highly recommended 👌