South Side Tavern

Strange building but the food was great and the wait staff was quite friendly and attentive.

I am not one to give 5 stars even when I really like a place, but anything less then 5 for this restaurant would be a lie. I was told by a nice person that no matter what I ate here would be good, what they didn't say is how friendly everyone there is. Traveling means few foods are home cooked tasting and less places feel like a home away from home, but this place has it in spades. They make you feel welcome, they are friendly, there is no long wait for service and the food comes quickly. The food was orgasmic, sorry to use such strong words but there is no other way to describe it. You feel good inside and out as the flavors wash over tongue, you are mentally taken to the happiest place you can be. Even the patrons at the restaurant make a stranger feel welcome and not an outsider, for this woman who is forever on the road, it was a priceless experience. It is worth going out of your way just to experience the food, but the people make you want to stay.

Honestly... the restuarant is small inside but the food is great. The staff is friendly and attentive. They have plenty of TVs to keep all the games going and if you're a gambler, the casino is just across the hallway. There are some machines in the restaurant but I was told they are not like the casinos, whatever that means( I dont gamble). Their location is great, located right across the street from 2 good hotels with some shopping surrounding the area. The bar staff took time to know your name and would tell you theirs. But the main thing is the food I ordered. I wasn't informed of the size of the food I was ordering but I was greatly impressed. Calzones is what i ordered, and i said a full, (Trying to be a big shot.) Instead of a half. Well I wasn't disappointed. The food came promptly and was good. I'll be back the next time I cut across Mansfield New Hampshire.