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“In Tarboro? Who knew??”
Review of On the Square

On the Square
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Ranked #1 of 40 Restaurants in Tarboro
Price range: RM 71 - RM 94
Cuisines: Cafe, Wine Bar
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Good for: Business meetings, Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, Lunch, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Main Street
Reviewed 10 January 2018

Tarboro isn't on the way to anywhere, so you're just going to have to make it a destination to visit On the Square. A colleague took me there for a business lunch, but really it's a perfect place for a couples dinner. The restaurant is charming and small-scale. Downtown Tarboro is pleasant, quiet and small-scale. The other reviews are right; the food is excellent. Like the wine pairing? Pick up a few bottles in the "micro-shop" on the way out.

Now if I can just find time to get back to Tarboro . . .

Date of visit: December 2017
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Reviewed 5 November 2017

There are a few really exceptional restaurants scattered around the rural parts of NC that you would think could only be found inside the larger cities.
On The Square's owners owe their talent to their time working in the World Trade Center before 911. But they owe the popularity of their restaurant to great service, great food and wines from around the world.
A revolving menu assures you will never be bored no matter how often you go.
And the food is always displayed on your plate so wonderfully you just want to enjoy the presentation a few minutes before you dig in. But then it is time for your tongue to shout for joy. From the first taste to the last is a delight. Food is fresh and of the highest quality and to be sure plentiful. You won't leave hungry.

Date of visit: November 2017
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1  Thank Wayne T
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Reviewed 30 October 2017

All four of us loved our food but the service was painfully slow and lacked attention to details unless prompted. It also took a very long time for the food to arrive from the kitchen. We had a reservation so being seated was not delayed. Maybe an off night but someone had told a member of our party they had the same experience recently.

Date of visit: October 2017
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Thank Ec328888
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Reviewed 27 October 2017

Delicious and inventive cuisine. I had ordered arugula salad and friend okra. The salad was especially fresh, crisp and inventive. Portions were generous. I was dining solo on a busy night, but I was given a entire booth and never hurried. Staff was very gracious. Good wine list. Very relaxing, quiet atmosphere.

Date of visit: October 2017
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1  Thank Kathleen R
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Reviewed 5 October 2017

I am seriously addicted to the lunch here. I found this place after a closing on a property in the area. I have eaten here 4 times at lunch (every time I come through Tarboro).

The menu isn't extensive but the food is plentiful and delicious. An excellent value. I have had four different meals: Reuben, Hot Roast beef sandwich, Corn beef sub and the shrimp pasta with cream white sauce. All four meals were mouth watering delicious. French fries are fresh cut and salads are fresh and tasty.

If you have a chance to eat here for lunch, I 100% recommend it.

I just can't wait until I have a chance to try them for dinner!

Date of visit: September 2017
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1  Thank Kristina C
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