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Historic Tousey House Tavern - Circa 1822 - Tousey House Tavern, Burlington, KY

Tousey House Tavern

4.8
4.8
1203 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Located in Burlington, Kentucky, The Tousey House offers the full Southern experience in the form of cuisine, cocktails and hospitality. The intimate style restaurant offers casual yet elegant fare for friends and family alike. Stop in for one of the daily specials at The Tousey House, which often includes family-style fried chicken, slow roasted prime rib, cod sandwich, hot slaw and more.

Make The Tousey House the location for your next party or corporate event. Specialty banquet menus are available for large groups, and the menus allow you to pick the cuisine to be shared at every table. Visit during the weekends for signature drinks and bourbon specials that will keep you coming back for more.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 586-9900
  • Website
    http://www.touseyhouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Rehearsal dinners, intimate weddings, corporate, social and more... we have you covered!
  • Location
    5963 N Jefferson St, Burlington, KY 41005-9596
  • Neighborhood
    Florence
  • Parking details
    Large public parking lot is located directly across the street with a cross walk to the front of our building. This parking lot is located behind the old courthouse, now administrative building.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,203 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    American

  • Cincinnati

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tousey House Tavern offers a charming 19th-century setting with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Known for its "fantastic fried chicken" and classic Southern dishes, it provides a delightful dining experience. The historic ambiance and friendly staff make it a "culinary gem" and a favorite for brunch and special occasions.

1,203 Reviews

  1. Mary

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 11. Our server Shaun never skipped a beat. He made sure our needs/wants were met 100%. Our meal was delicious, desserts were scrumptious and the drinks nice and cold. All 11 of us would definitely return.

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  2. Aleashia

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite area restaurant for so many reasons. The food was delicious as always! Love the ambience here, as well as the weekly specials. If you visit on the weekend ask for the Burlington Punch!

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  3. Richard

    VIP

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    James is the best!! He takes such good care of us.

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  4. Danny

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tousey Tavern is one of our very favorites! I always orders the KY Hot Brown. My wife has enjoyed the Salmon entree & Shrimp & Grits entree. Service is always top notch, food is delicious, nice ambiance in an historic building and reasonable prices for fine dining. We look forward to warmer temps so that we can dine on their covered patio.

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  5. Brittany

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a good experience, we were placed in a room with a huge party and a smaller table right next to us. It was VERY tight. I’m shocked they didn’t put us upstairs or at a different table. I think out experience would have been better if we could hear each others conversations.. the large group next to us should have been placed somewhere they had the whole room to their selves. Food was good, nothing I’ll get again.. it was a neat place but we might not be back.

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  6. Stephanie

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding. Food was fantastic. The special was delicious. The bread pudding was out of this world!!! Highly recommend

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  7. Jason

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was perfect. JP was awesome. We will be back

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  8. Julia

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, our waiter, James, was fabulous and we were shocked when we got our bill. Was expecting the bill to be much higher but it wasn’t. Definitely recommend Tousey and we will be back.

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  9. Lowell

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great. Service was great. Atmosphere is great.

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  10. david

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    In new years past I gave tousey house very good marks, not this time. the table we were seated at had a slight lean. it wasn't wobbly just leaned down hill. I ordered the lobster ravioli with a Cesar salad. the salad was very disappointing, it was not a cesar just an Italian with store bought dressing and way too many croutons and too many tomato's and they charged 3 dollars more for the ceaser. The Lobster Ravioli was tasty but a noticeable smaller portion then one my wife ordered just last month. They only served two small rolls with the meal. My wife's meal was OK. The best part of the meal was the appetizers.

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FAQs

Tousey House Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 586-9900.

Tousey House Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 1203 OpenTable diners.

Tousey House Tavern does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tousey House Tavern

5963 N Jefferson St, Burlington, KY 41005-9596

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Florence
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large public parking lot is located directly across the street with a cross walk to the front of our building. This parking lot is located behind the old courthouse, now administrative building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.touseyhouse.com/
  • Phone number
    (859) 586-9900
  • Private party facilities
    Rehearsal dinners, intimate weddings, corporate, social and more... we have you covered!
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