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The Tavern Fresh American Bar Fare
Classic Cocktails, Wines & Brews
Open LATE! Intimate setting for casual fare.

Casual cozy and reasonably priced down under restaurant and bar featuring Fresh American Bar Fare. Lighter sandwich and burger centric menu also featuring larger fresh salads, snacks and casual desserts Service food until midnight everyday and 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.

Welcome to The Camac Street Reader: a series where we celebrate the art, history, and culture that our community is buil...
10/13/2026

Welcome to The Camac Street Reader: a series where we celebrate the art, history, and culture that our community is built on.

Bob Mackie started in 1961 as a young sketch artist at Paramount Studios, working under the famous costume designer Edith Head. By 1963 he was assisting Ray Aghayan, his partner, on The Judy Garland Show. His career took off with Carol Burnett and Sonny & Cher, and the “curtain rod dress” became television legend.
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Beaded, feathered, and gloriously extra, his designs dressed Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Bette Midler, and Madonna. He won a Tony, nine Emmys, and the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award.

Bob passed away last month, on September 14th, at 87. Every queen, diva, and dreamer owes him a little sparkle. We will never forget him. ✨

Continuing our Oktoberfest menu this week, Chef Bob is putting his own spin on a classic: Latke Fries! Crispy, golden po...
10/08/2026

Continuing our Oktoberfest menu this week, Chef Bob is putting his own spin on a classic: Latke Fries!

Crispy, golden potato wedges are served with cool crème fraîche and a house-made apple compote for the perfect sweet-and-savory bite.

We’ve loved exploring all the Bavarian traditions of Oktoberfest with you, and we’re not done yet. Come hungry, grab a b**r, and join us at Tavern on Camac.

Guten Appetit!

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This week’s chef’s catch is steelhead trout! 🐟 Pan-seared and served atop a creamy whole grain mustard sauce, this fille...
10/02/2026

This week’s chef’s catch is steelhead trout! 🐟 Pan-seared and served atop a creamy whole grain mustard sauce, this fillet is paired with roasted fingerling potatoes and French green beans for a dish that’s as comforting as it is elegant.

Steelhead trout is available for a limited time, so don’t wait. Chef Bob will announce his next catch of the week soon. Join us for dinner this weekend. Your seat is waiting at Tavern.

On this edition of “Talk of the Tavern,” we catch up with Dusty Latimer , an “ooh, aah, ahh” sensation at the Mazzoni Ce...
09/29/2026

On this edition of “Talk of the Tavern,” we catch up with Dusty Latimer , an “ooh, aah, ahh” sensation at the Mazzoni Center. Doc Dusty clues us in on his love for toxic g**s, French fries, and of course, reality show villains. We’ll let this Ms. Piggy rising share some of his hopes for the future of community medicine and give us two to three great pieces of life advice.

So pull up a chair and remember what you can about Survivor, because Doc Dusty is going to put HIPAA on hold and spill some real 🫖

Photos by Jason Rodgers

Our Oktoberfest dinner was a night to remember, and we invited the wonderful food photographer Neal to capture it. We lo...
09/28/2026

Our Oktoberfest dinner was a night to remember, and we invited the wonderful food photographer Neal to capture it. We love how the images turned out: the food, the friends gathered around the table, and yes, the b**r.

Thank you to our gracious host Natira Yefchak for leading the evening and Chef Bob for taking us on an epic culinary journey.

This is part of a series of themed dinners we’re planning at Tavern. They’re a great value and perfect for a group of friends, so keep an eye out for the next one.

Happy Oktoberfest and happy fall!

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Saying goodbye to this week’s chef’s catch — blue nose bass with radish salsa verde and grilled zucchini. 🐟 It had a gre...
09/25/2026

Saying goodbye to this week’s chef’s catch — blue nose bass with radish salsa verde and grilled zucchini. 🐟 It had a great run. New specials drop this weekend — swing by and see what’s next.

09/21/2026

To soft launch the change of our seasonal cocktail menu, we want to tell you about something that’s sticking around for fall: the NAKED & FAMOUS.

Created by Joaquin Simo at NYC’s Death & Co, this modern classic earned its encore. Sarah, one of our managers, breaks it down.

Equal parts:
🔥 Catedral Mezcal
💛 Yellow Chartreuse
🍊 Aperol
🍋 Lime

Smoky. Bitter. Balanced. Honestly kind of iconic.

Whether you’re feeling frisky or just a little bored, it’s always fun to get naked and famous. 😉

Sweet news from the kitchen this week: our chef was feeling extra generous, so we’re serving not one but TWO dessert spe...
09/19/2026

Sweet news from the kitchen this week: our chef was feeling extra generous, so we’re serving not one but TWO dessert specials. 🍮🍑

First up, our Dulce de Leche Mousse: silky, caramel-rich, and impossibly light, layered with a buttery vanilla bean sablé and finished with some whipped cream.

Then there’s our Plum Strudel: warm, flaky pastry wrapped around jammy, tender plums, served with a pool of velvety crème anglaise.

Can’t decide? We won’t judge if you order both. Come to Tavern, your spoon is waiting.

09/16/2026

In honor of our Oktoberfest dinner tomorrow night, Chef Bob is going to do a viral cheese pull with the German b**r cheese for our house-made Bavarian pretzel.

Book your spot on Resy now for tomorrow night’s dinner. Seating is limited — link in bio.

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Prost, Philly! Oktoberfest Dinner at Tavern on Camac Thursday, 9/17 at 5:30pm — Natira & Tavern are teaming up for one n...
09/15/2026

Prost, Philly! Oktoberfest Dinner at Tavern on Camac

Thursday, 9/17 at 5:30pm — Natira & Tavern are teaming up for one night only to bring you a four-course German feast paired with great b**r.

🥨 Amuse-Bouche: Bavarian-style rare & share pretzel with house-made German b**r cheese sauce

🐟 House Smoked Trout Spread: served with black bread, pickled onions & cornichons

🍖 Confit Pork Shank: infused with mustard, citrus & spices, alongside a traditional German cucumber salad

🥧 Red Plum Strudel: flaky pastry, local red plums, loaded with walnuts

Four courses. One unforgettable night. Grab your lederhosen (optional) and your appetite (mandatory) — this is Oktoberfest done Camac-style.

📅 Thursday, September 17th
⏰ 5:30pm
💰 $65/person

Link in bio — this one will sell out fast! 🍂🥨🍺

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243 S Camac Street
Philadelphia, PA
19107

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 12am
Thursday 5pm - 12am
Friday 5pm - 11pm
Saturday 5pm - 11pm
Sunday 5pm - 11pm

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