"I hadn 't been to the Ideal Tavern in a while, so I was very happy to experience that the service and food were still terrific! Because of its design, it is somewhat noisy, even away from the very energetic bar area. BUT... that does not detract from the overall positive experience. I ordered their Ricotta Meatballs, which were terrific, and I will definitely order again! But my entree choice exceeded even that... their braised short ribs with mashed potatoes and gravy were perfect! I am not a cooked carrots fan, so I ordered extra mashed gravy, making it a great option. You expect short ribs to be tender and these certainly were... but there was a depth of flavor to them that set them apart from others I have had. The Ideal Tavern is HIGHLY recommended!"
