Kaufman Tavern - Zelienople (PA)

3 /5 SHIMICKA JUPITER: Kaufman Tavern Review I was really looking forward to dining at Kaufman Tavern because it came highly recommended, but unfortunately this visit was a big disappointment. The service was somewhat okay, but the food was not to my liking at all. We ordered steak and asked very clearly for it to be cooked medium well, yet we had to send it back multiple times and they still did not make it correctly. I ordered the halibut, and it honestly felt rushed. The fish was bland and did not meet my expectations. I later asked if it normally came with a topping, which had been forgotten. When it was finally brought out, it was just a cold butter-like topping that completely ruined the dish. We arrived around 7:30 p.m. and asked for bread for the table. We were told they did not have any bread available. This really affected the experience because we were sitting there trying to enjoy our drinks with nothing to snack on, which made the atmosphere uncomfortable right from the start. Overall, it was a very poor dining experience, especially considering the restaurant was not even crowded at the time and closes at 9 p.m. While the manager did step in, compensates one of our meals and reduce the price for the steak due to the food being prepared incorrectly — which I do appreciate — customers shouldn’t have to go through this much just to receive a properly prepared meal. Sadly, this visit did not live up to the good reputation Kaufman Tavern seems to have.

5 /5 Tim Baird: Great NY strip and crispy shrimp. Nice tap list. Wait staff was attentive. Wife had Halibut and liked it. A friend had hanger steak poutine that looked delicious. Spent $146 for two people, including tip. Two entrees, one app and two beers. The building is an old character-filled building which is well maintained. We had a great time with friends. We will be back. This was my second time here. The first time was for a work luncheon and I had a good burger.

4 /5 Todd Hilliard: The first time trying I dined I may have rated at 4.5 stars. The appetizers are good. The dinners on the first visit were pretty good. The second visit, we were not as impressed with the dinners. Really more like a 3 stars. The desserts are decent, but the Coconut Cream pie is delicious and they have very good coffee. Both times we went the service was exceptional. The building is very cool. It can be a bit loud depending on which area you are seated.

5 /5 PGH Date Spotters: We came here for a double date night and absolutely loved it! Zelionople is such a cute small town, only about 30–40 minutes north of Pittsburgh, and Kaufman Tavern is the perfect spot to check out while you’re there. We started the night with their fall-themed drinks, which were not only delicious but also so fun and festive. For food, everything we ordered was great! The sandwiches were hearty, the fries were crisp and seasoned perfectly, and the steak was cooked to perfection. By the time the check came, we were all completely stuffed in the best way. The cozy vibes, great service, and small-town charm made this such a memorable night.

5 /5 paige cleveland: We absolutely loved our experiences at Kaufmans. The first visit we enjoyed some cocktails, the calamari, the lobster linguini, and the new Zealand rack of lamb. The second time we visited, we enjoyed the crab cakes, the lobster and mushroom risotto and, again, the new Zealand rack of lamb... All in all, the food was good. The calamari was slightly chewy, but the sauce they served with it was incredible; the crab cakes were out of this world.. We just needed more of the yummy sauce they served with it. The lobster linguini was heavy, but delicious; the lobster and mushroom risotto was good, but too much truffle oil was used. The rack of lamb was spectacular both times.. that mushroom risotto is so good. During our first visit we tried the cocktail on special...a spicy margarita, but it wasnt well thought out because the rim was coated in sugar and the sugar kept running down the outside of the glass making our fingers sticky anytime we took a sip. Otherwise, an awesome experience. Both times we enjoyed great service. The dining room is a bit dated, but it was nice. We will definitely visit again.