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After a peaceful night walking the trail around Lake Scranton, we were looking for somewhere new to grab a bite to eat.<\/p>\n
It was a Monday, though, and not every restaurant is open at the start of the week.<\/p>\n
We\u2019d decided to go for a walk around Lake Scranton to get some exercise and take in a beautiful night along the 213-acre man-made freshwater reservoir in Lackawanna County.<\/p>\n
Of course, after some exercise, we needed to eat.<\/p>\n
After some researching, we ended up at Farr Street Tavern, nestled in a West Scranton neighborhood.<\/p>\n
And what a nice pick it was.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s an aesthetically pleasing corner bar and restaurant on the corner of Farr Street and North Rebecca Avenue, owned by Basalygya Hospitality.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a modern gastropub with scratch-made menu items, a laid-back outdoor patio, and a relaxed vibe.<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t know how I didn\u2019t know about this unique spot, but we were elated to sit down along the street, order food and drinks, and enjoy a new (to us) venue.<\/p>\n
Apparently, the tavern has been reopened since 2022 and is a longtime fixture in the Tripp Park area.<\/p>\n
We perused the variety of options on the menu and settled on a few different picks.<\/p>\n
Since we\u2019d never visited before, we wanted to try some small bites and some bigger ones.<\/p>\n
Oscar chose the clams drowned in beer broth with toasty, thick bread.<\/p>\n
I ordered the Chicken Salad Sliders with grilled chicken, grapes, onion, and mayonnaise. I am a huge chicken salad fan, and these passed the test.<\/p>\n
For our main meals, I decide on the Farr Street Melt. I always think you can\u2019t go wrong with an item named after the restaurant.<\/p>\n
It was an 8-ounce beef patty with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and Thousand Island dressing, which I devoured.<\/p>\n
Oscar ordered the beautiful Tavern Tacos with shrimp, and the color popped as soon as they came out of the kitchen, thanks to the citrus slaw and green sauce.<\/p>\n
I loved the look and brightness of this dish.<\/p>\n
As we sat streetside, I watched the families and couples coming in and out, just grabbing a leisurely bite to eat at the start of the work week.<\/p>\n
It was so relaxing, and I totally felt the quaintness of a local pub with more upscale touches. I learned there is also live music sometimes.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking for a relaxed setting and a menu featuring beautiful burgers, wraps, and starter dishes with great beers on tap, Farr Street may be the place for you.<\/p>\n
I spied all sorts of cool beers on the menu from places such as Electric City Cider, Lagunitas, Angry Orchard, Susquehanna Brewing Company, and more.<\/p>\n
I can\u2019t wait to go back on a weekend, too, but for a weekday spot, this place was a stellar selection.<\/p>\n
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