The Sun Tavern is a standout American restaurant in Duxbury, MA, offering a warm and memorable dining experience inside a beautifully preserved colonial-era farmhouse. Blending historic character with the comfort of a spacious, welcoming dining destination, it brings classic American recipes to life in a setting that feels both inviting and distinctive.
Whether guests are stopping in for lunch, settling in for dinner, or enjoying dessert after a leisurely evening, The Sun Tavern delivers the kind of experience that makes dining out feel special. With a strong 4.50-star rating based on 365 reviews, it has earned a reputation for quality, consistency, and genuine guest satisfaction.
What makes The Sun Tavern especially appealing is its balance of atmosphere, service, and variety. Guests can enjoy fast service, a cozy fireplace, and a thoughtfully curated selection of beer, cocktails, and wine, along with coffee, spirits, comfort food, healthy options, and local specialties that showcase a true sense of place.
The restaurant is designed to suit a wide range of occasions, from solo dining to romantic evenings, lively gatherings, and relaxed meals with friends or family. Outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, and delivery provide flexible options for every preference, while the private dining room adds an elevated touch for special events and more intimate celebrations.
Known for its table service, bar on site, and appealing mix of casual, historic, trendy, and upmarket energy, The Sun Tavern offers an experience that feels both refined and comfortable.
Accessibility and convenience are also central to the experience at The Sun Tavern. The restaurant includes a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping ensure that more guests can enjoy a smooth and welcoming visit. Dinner reservations are recommended, and reservations are accepted, making it easy to plan ahead for an enjoyable meal.
Credit cards and debit cards are accepted for added convenience. Located at 500 Congress St, Duxbury, MA 02332, United States, The Sun Tavern is a destination that combines heritage, hospitality, and high-quality American cuisine in a way that continues to attract diners looking for a memorable place to gather and enjoy great food.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Sun Tavern
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
House Smoked Bacon, Honey, Candied Pecans, Horseradish Crema
Spiced Potato Chips
Sweet Chili Sauce, Peanuts, Pineapple Cilantro
White Gulf Shrimp, Tangy Marmalade Dipping Sauce
Tomato Cream, Avocado Mousse, Pickled Fennel
"1741" Cocktail Sauce, Grilled Lemon Mignonette
Grilled Flatbread, Kalamata Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, Caperberries
Chorizo, Shallots, Peas, White Wine, Crostini
"1741" Cocktail Sauce
Basil, Roasted Red Pepper, Grain Mustard & Lemon Cream
Roasted Tomatoes, Prosciutto, Scallion Oil, Toasted Ciabatta
Mediterranean Couscous Salad, Vegan Feta, Minted Tahini Dressing
House Made Croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano, Crispy Pancetta, White Anchovy
Romaine, Iceberg, Grape Tomatoes, Bleu Cheese, Pecans, Pickled Onions, Bleu Cheese Dressing, House Made Bacon
Grilled Watermelon, Goat Cheese, Crispy Red Onions, Mint, Red Onion-Oregano Vinaigrette
Roasted Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber, Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese, Creamy Cucumber Dressing
Blue Cheese Potato Cake, Port Wine Gastrique
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Aji Verde Sauce, Roasted Red Pepper Relish
Fingerling Sweet Potatoes, Lamb Demi-Glace Mint & Walnut Pesto
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Demi-Glace
Beluga Lentils, Vermouth Cream, Red Pepper Vinaigrette, Pickled Cucumber
Herbed Panko Crust, Cannellini Beans, Pancetta, Romesco Sauce, Basil Beurre Blanc
Lightly Battered Haddock, Tavern Fries, Cabbage Slaw
Pancetta, Roasted Lemon, Mini Yukon's, Garlic Thyme Jus
Red Pepper Sherry Cream Sauce, Dressed Arugula, Toasted Parmesan
Confit Leg, Roasted Breast, Blueberry Bourbon Compote, Confit Potatoes, Bacon Pan Sauce
Sautéed Chicken Breast, Capers, Lemon, White Wine Butter Sauce, Handmade Fettuccine
Red Lentil & Walnut Ragout, Basil Oil, Nutritional Yeast
Pickled Raisins, Roasted Pistachios, Nutritional Yeast, Vegan Parmesan
Ground Certified Angus Beef, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Toasted Brioche Bun, Tavern Fries
Spicy Cabbage Slaw, Avocado Aioli, Toasted Brioche Bun, Sweet Potato Fries
Cilantro Lime Aioli, Sprouts, Multigrain Bun, Sweet Corn Tots
Fresh Buttermilk Chicken, "1741" Hot Sauce, Creamy Slaw, House Pickles, Tavern Fries
Beef, Veal & Pork, Rustic Mash, "1741" BBQ Sauce, Bacon Jam
Mayo, celery, Chives, Lemon, Tavern Fries, Cole Slaw
plain, garlic, horseradish
Hear from our valued guests
Great small, cozy restaurant. It’s an old house with a lot of character. Smaller menu but it offers plenty of great options!
We normally sit at the bar, but have brought friends and family to sit at a table took the food is delicious. Love the steak tips, but their sandwiches are great too. They have the best salmon burger I’ve had in a while. They have a good craft beer menu too, and even offered Heady Topper, but their beer list doesn’t change much otherwise. Really cool historic building that is interesting to learn the history behind.
This is our favorite place for our Valentine's Day meal. The food is always perfect, and the ambience for a romantic evening is wonderful.
My most favorite meal when I was in London. Butternut Squash Lasagna. I dream of eating it again. Divine. Going back to London for Christmas and I’m going to hopefully be able to order it again ❤️❤️
Very old New England tavern! Salmon was the best my wife has ever had! Fish and chips was excellent!
Classic NE tavern. Thoughtful and high quality dishes. Wine menu could use some love and diversity.
Very cozy. Like your at a cabin in the woods. Low ceiling height for me. But the food was a 10. Service was a 10. Great presentation.
My favorite restaurant in the area, never disappoints. There’s a pretty good variety of dishes to choose from, from sophisticated entrees, to burgers and fish and chips. Meals are prepared at the moment, with good quality and fresh ingredients, which allows modifications and special requests. Even though vegetarian entrees aren’t on the menu, (but soups and sides are!) the chef will create a special dish for you if requested. The one in the picture was tonight’s dinner: a mix of grains, veggies, and nuts, accompanied by carrots cream.
Everything about the Sun Tavern was excellent! Our server (Sam, I believe) was lovely, attentive and helpful. We ordered drinks, apps, dinner and dessert and each item was perfect. Apps: hummus- great flavor, pita bread was perfect. Definitely more than your standard hummus! Lobster ravioli- so good! Rich flavor, perfect to share and have 1 each. Coconut shrimp- excellent! Dinner: We ordered New York Sirloin, Atlantic Salmon, Cod, Fish and Chips and Two Way Duck. I had the duck- it was So good!! I do not often order duck but decided to try it. The leg was 'confit' and the flavor and texture was delicious and tender. I forget how the breast was prepared but it was also wonderful (though I preferred the confit leg!). Each piece of the dinner was flavorful, never overly salty, just delicious. I tried a bit of the fish and chips and loved the flavor and texture of the batter!! It was not bland like many batters, not sure how best to describe it other than tasty! Everyone else loved their dinner as well. Dessert: limoncello cake- yummy!! Not too rich, not too sweet. Others had an apple bread pudding sort of dessert (not sure exactly what it was called), and they loved it. We did not see a ghost or experience anything odd, but the experience of being in such an old building was very unique. We sat on the tavern side. The tavern is first come first serve- we arrived at 4:50pm and by the time they opened the door at 5:00, there was a line of a dozen or more. The dining room is reservation, but we enjoyed the cozy tavern and the woodstove. This was a saturday mid winter and there it was packed, so keep that in mind and plan accordingly
Top quality! Restaurant in a historic home. Best coconut shrimp I've had. Top notch fish and chips, as well as the filet mignon. Dessert was hot chocolate mug cake. Delicious and not too big. Perfect. Will be back.
Common questions about The Sun Tavern
The Sun Tavern is located at 500 Congress St, Duxbury, MA 02332, United States, Duxbury, MA, United States.
You can reach The Sun Tavern by calling +1 781-837-1027.
The Sun Tavern has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 365 customer reviews.
The Sun Tavern features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Sun Tavern features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
The Sun Tavern features the following highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
The Sun Tavern features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Sun Tavern features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Private dining room, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
The Sun Tavern features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Sun Tavern features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
The Sun Tavern features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Lively, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
The Sun Tavern features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
The Sun Tavern features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
The Sun Tavern features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
The Sun Tavern features the following children: High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Sun Tavern features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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