Tin Pan Alley Tavern

Our bartender Amy was fantastic - very friendly and sociable. We enjoyed the North Catholic and Little Flower memorabilia. Overall service was excellent, 5/5 rating.

Now, onto the main attraction: the BBQ. The pork seemed like it was not freshly made that day and had too much liquid. The chicken wings were overcooked, the onion rings were passable but not exceptional, and the ribs were good but slightly overdone. The standout dish was the brisket, which had a great taste and seemed freshly made that day. It was a lean cut, which I prefer over fatty cuts. The food was reasonably priced and good value, but could be even better if not for some of the issues I mentioned. Overall, while the brisket was delicious, the rest of the food was mediocre. I personally wouldn't return, as I enjoy trying new beers and don't want to order a full beer if it turns out to be subpar. Plus, I prefer to explore other dining options rather than return for just one dish.

Inside it was dark, and nearly all the seating was at the bar. There are tables outside, and the tables at the side are covered. This was true. The outside tables at the side are well protected, and there 's plenty of room there. But we came not for the tables but for the barbecue. It was excellent.We started with the Brisket Fiesta Potatoes, just to have something to start with. My wife exclaimed, If I had known how good this was, I would have ordered this for my meal! They were really delicious. I think they 're available on a weekly rotation or so, so we 're going to check to see if they 're available before we come again.We each ordered the sampler, with different sides: : my onion rings were spectacular, the beans very good. Of the meats in the sampler, the brisket was wonderful, the pulled pork very very good, the ribs were not the baby back ribs I 'm used to, but Saint Louis style, very meaty, though also fatty. Of the smoked chicken wings? Well I have two of the three left, maybe for lunch today, but they disappointed us a little bit.The beer selection was very good, the popular standards as well as a large number of craft brews. In slightly warmer weather, there would have been nothing bad about that night, except it may be we didn 't need the appetizer once we saw how much was on the samplers.We 're looking forward to going again, and again. And my friends want to go too, now.

Tin Pan offers great smoked ribs and wings. The potato salad was bland, but the staff insured me that the kitchen has been alerted, and is taking steps to provide a version. I can't wait to check out the improved potato salad. The house salad however, had everything and was delicious!Food: 4/5

Haven’t tried the food yet, but it looks great! I’ll have to go back and try some barbecue.Service: 5/5