Beaver Creek Tavern — Restaurant in Caln Township

Unfortunately I cannot give zero stars. Just came from dinner for New Years Eve and it was without a doubt the worst experience I've had in recent years. First they screwed up our reservation, we originally had a reservation for four but called and changed it to five. When we arrived we had to wait so they could find us a table so we sat at the bar had a drink until our table was ready. The owner came over and seated us, mind you without any menus. We sat for more than a half hour and finally asked one of the servers if there was someone that was assigned to our table, she said since we had drinks they all thought someone was taking care of us. Then a waiter Jonathan came over and said he would bring us menus, when he came back he said he would be our server. We ordered drinks and asked for a few minutes to read the menu. That was a mistake because he didn't come back for about fifteen minutes. He asked if we were ready and I had to ask him if there were any specials, he said oh yea and said it was a choice of Prime Rib and Lobster or Filet and Lobster. Everyone ordered and I ordered the Prime Rib Medium and the Lobster. Our appetizers and soup came out at the same time. The three women at the table ordered salads but they didn't come. After what seemed to be an eternity our dinners came and the ladies salads which made eating them a little difficult. I started eating my Prime Rib and it was well done not medium like I asked for and the lobster was raw. I would have sent it back but the waiter never came back to the table to check and see if everything was ok. I ordered another beer which never came. When the waiter came to clear the table I told him about my dinner he acted like it was no big deal. We didn't order dessert so he brought the bill. When I asked him if he was going to anything about my meal he said he would talk to the owner. He came back and discounted a $29.95 dinner to $15.00. When I complained again he went and got the owner. The owner came over and actually looked drunk, I explained about my meal he asked if I sent it back I explained the waiter never came back to check the only way I could have sent it back was to throw it at him as he walked by. The owner said ok and walked away. We have eaten there before without a problem and the food was good but I guess they don't care because they were crowded and were making money so a few unhappy customers don't count. WE will never go back...

Alright, picture this: Girl walks into a bar, specifically the Beaver Creek Tavern. Not looking for trouble, just looking for some good eats and maybe a little less drama than a Real Housewives reunion. And for the most part, Beaver Creek delivered! Let's break it down, shall we?

First, the food. Oh, the food. Those Asian wings? Chef's kiss (even though they were crying out for a sprinkle of scallions – come on, guys, garnish game strong!). The French onion soup? Rich, flavorful, the kind of soup that makes you want to curl up by a fire...if the fire was fueled by pure, savory goodness. But the real star of the show? That Kennett Square mushroom flatbread. Forget everything you think you know about flatbread. This was an out-of-this-world experience. I'm pretty sure I saw angels descending from the ceiling when I took the first bite. Seriously, just order it. You won't regret it.

Now, for the slight hiccup in our otherwise delightful evening. Our server? An absolute gem. Attentive, friendly, kept our drinks flowing like a well-oiled machine. Five stars for her! However… ahem… the bartender. Let’s just say she was having a moment. Apparently, a gentleman dared to ask if she knew how to make a vodka martini. The audacity! The scandal! She proceeded to regale the entire bar with the tale of this poor, unsuspecting first-time customer, complete with dramatic eye rolls and enough volume to make the local wildlife scatter. Honey, we get it. You're a mixology goddess. But maybe, just maybe, dial it down a notch? A little less "Bartender: The Musical" and a little more "Cheers," please.

So, overall? Four out of five stars. Amazing food, great service, just a touch of…let's call it "spirited" entertainment behind the bar. Would I go back? Absolutely. Just maybe bring earplugs in case the martini...

My husband and I have been loyal patrons of the BCT since we moved to the area in November of 2017, and this review is based on our last visit, which was on 4/6/18. It was crowded when we got there, so we decided to wait around for a table in the bar area, which is where we like to be. Well, there WAS one table available......except that the young 20-something girl who was sitting there was just playing on her phone, clearly not dining. After 20 minutes of waiting, I politely asked her if she was finished, because we were waiting for a table. She immediately copped an attitude with both myself and my husband, but we didn't take the bait. We left, extremely annoyed. We found out that this young lady was the girlfriend of one of the waiters. I had no idea that girlfriends, boyfriends, etc. can just take up space at a table, thereby causing the BCT to lose good customers due to lack of seating. We really love the BCT, however this latest experience left a very bad taste in our mouths. Again, the fact that this person with a VERY bad attitude was allowed to take up an entire table - just to "hang out" - when there were clearly other people waiting for a table is just not acceptable, in my opinion. Hopefully the owner will see my review here because maybe he was not aware of...