Stemie's 1818 Tavern

Stopped in for dinner with my daughter. Before I go anywhere I read these reviews. I really wanted to experience the ghost, lol, no luck. Angela, our server was really great, very attentive. I had the English Burger which was delicious, I really do like their French fries. It's on the small side, but I love the vibe, very quaint. I'd definitely come back, highly recommend. Thank you.

1818 Tavern is a fantastic spot to visit! We stopped by for drinks and were impressed by the atmosphere—both calming and lively for a Thursday night. There were plenty of tables available, and we chose to sit at the bar. I ordered two martinis, which were simple but very tasty. The bartenders and staff were attentive, friendly, and ensured our orders were taken care of promptly. We didn’t try the food, but we will definitely be returning to try what they have on the menu. It would be a cute date night idea to grab some tasty drinks or to just go out with friends. Overall, a great experience!

Let me lead with the fact that this would be a review were it not for one issue with the crab cakes. As you will see on the photo of the menu their crab cakes are supposed to be made with ONLY lump crab meat. I normally double check with the wait staff, but because only was underlined I did not. I was sorely dissatisfied when I got the crab cake and as you will also see in my photo it was 100% shredded crab meat. This is not unlike going to a steakhouse and ordering a filet mignon only to have it brought out as ground beef. Please be warned to confirm beforehand if the crab cakes are truly lump or shredded even though the menu insists they are lump. The remainder of the review is all very positive. The atmosphere was quaint. The service was excellent. The food was exceptional. The shredded crab was fresh and had no filler. We will definitely eat here again, but I will always confirm before ordering with wait staff if the crab cakes are really lump. 2023: Went again and had the Brisket on a Kaiser roll with a side salad and it was excellent. 2025: I tried the crab cakes again but asked the waitress who said it was lump but the processing shreds it so there are not many lumps. I found no lumps of crab meat again, but it was very good crab . I have added a star to the review so now it is 5 . I do want to warn anyone who goes here and orders the crab cakes that in my experience there is NO lump meat in the cakes, I wish they would change the emphasized lump on their menu or start making them from lump and not shredded or shredding it in processing.

Love the burgers here!!!! Friendly staff, great food at a good price. The atmosphere of the little old tavern is very cool. A local spot worth the visit

Always an excellent place to eat, drink and mingle with the locals. Beautiful Tavern setting with nice exposed wood and stone and a big bar. In the winter the walk in fireplace is lit and looks beautiful! We like sitting at the bar to eat and chatting with the friendly people who work there. They make one of the best margarita in town and have a good selection of beer on tap. Love the crab cakes and fried shrimp basket!

I had the English Burger with fries today plus a Yuengling lager at the 1818 Tavern (May 23rd)....absolutely the best burger around! The 1818 is an historic local legend.

We absolutely love this place, food is always delicious, staff is always friendly and the wife has about 100 different martinis to choose from. This restaurant has been around for years and has stood the test of time and there is definitely a reason for it. I can’t remember a single time that we left disappointed and also somehow this place always sucks us into long, deep conversations with each other lol.. I’m not sure if it’s the atmosphere or the drinks but it keeps us coming back for sure!

Every time I come here it’s for their crab soup, but today I decided to try their chili! It was very good. Lots of big chunks of tomatoes and meat along with lots of black beans and some fried tortilla strips. Warmed me up on this cold winter day!