Blue Moon Tavern - Newton

This was a mediocre place and experience. I really wanted it to blow me out of the water, but the food didn't. I give 3.5 stars. Our waiter was friendly and helpful, as was the hostess who quickly sat us in a clean booth. This place seemed new, from the fresh paint to the decor and new seating selections. The pricing is fair: about 9$ for an entree and 2 sides. Good: my sweet potatoes were not hot, they didn't have sautéed green beans for my dad, but they had country green beans in case you're wondering about the difference: country green beans come with ham and sautéed ones don't. Yes, I agree it's confusing that they didn't have sautéed, but they had country style green beans. When they were brought to my dad, it looked as if they were maybe canned green beans and not fresh, but I'm not certain. My sautéed veggies were super soggy. I tried to like them, but they weren't healthy with all the soggy oil or water, nor were they delicious and fresh. My chicken tenders were cooked well, and they did give a hefty portion! The ranch sauce was creamy and homemade.

No masks by staff. We'll just not eat here any more for now. What a shame. This is so easy to fix.

Great tavern in beautiful downtown Newton that is run by the sweetest people who really care about their establishment. It's actually much larger inside than it appears from the street, too. Plenty of room for a small group. On weekends there is a small stage where bands play in the bar area. Our food, unfortunately was not the greatest. Why 4 stars then? Because service was excellent and the owner was working her buns off to make us happy. And parts of my meal were really great! We began with spinach artichoke dip. It was very flavorless, unfortunately. We ate a few bites and left the rest. The chips were warm, so they were good. I got the fish tacos for dinner and I think a lot of people will enjoy them. The sauce on them was ok, but I did ask for salsa for some heat. The fish itself was really good and flavorful. Next time I'll just get fish and chips and skip the tortilla and fixins. I do intend to give this restaurant another shot to see if this was an off night for food. It's a great space, and the owner's attitudes and helpfulness go a long way to making me happy!

The only menu I could locate online was a beer list (we even took a photo of their food menu and uploaded it to their Yelp page), which appeared to be extensive; however, when we arrived, their selection was not as large as expected. On a positive note, I did try a porter from a North Carolina brewery that I wasn’t familiar with, and that was enjoyable. I initially considered giving them 3 stars, attributing the poor salad to just a mistake, but the service was so disappointing that I ultimately couldn’t do it. I really wish this place was better since I find myself in the area frequently.

Charming little place in a quaint American town. I chose to sit outside on a lovely day, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere while watching Main Street go by. The town was adorning the courthouse across the street for Christmas, which added to the pleasant ambiance. The food was excellent; I ordered a mushroom and cheeseburger that was cooked perfectly and remained juicy.