Tavern Law – American
Steeped in an atmosphere of vintage sophistication, Tavern Law offers a moody retreat where the glow of amber lights illuminates a menu of elevated comfort and refined small plates. Guests can linger over decadent foie gras mousse and crisp sockeye salmon crostini before diving into a perfectly charred tavern burger, creating a stylish sanctuary that balances the casual spirit of a neighborhood pub with polished culinary execution.
1406 12th Avenue, Seattle 98122 https://tavernlaw.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Tavern Law
Dairy-Free at Tavern Law
Tavern Law in Seattle has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rotating Special, Marinated Olives and Roasted Almonds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Tavern Law
Tavern Law in Seattle has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rotating Special, Marinated Olives and Roasted Almonds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Tavern Law
Tavern Law in Seattle has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Matcha Ice Cream, Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie and Rotating Special. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Tavern Law
Tavern Law in Seattle has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Tavern Law
Tavern Law in Seattle has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baby Lettuces, Marinated Olives and Crispy Cauliflower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Tavern Law
Tavern Law in Seattle has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baby Lettuces, Marinated Olives and Crispy Cauliflower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Tavern Law
Tavern Law in Seattle has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Tavern Law
Tavern Law in Seattle has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rotating Special, Marinated Olives and Roasted Almonds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Tavern Law
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tavern Burger | 103.6 g | 26.1 g |
| Steak-Frites | 49.3 g | 24.1 g |
| Marinated Olives | 1.2 g | 17.8 g |
| Popcorn Chicken | 15.1 g | 13.3 g |
| Chocolate Fudge Cake | 112.5 g | 13.3 g |
| Crispy Cauliflower | 0.4 g | 11.5 g |
| Bread Pudding | 74.6 g | 10.6 g |
| Asahi Super Dry | 1.8 g | 10.3 g |
| Smokey Mac & Cheese | 4.2 g | 10 g |
| River Rock Caipirinha | 91.1 g | 10 g |
| Baby Lettuces | 1.4 g | 7.7 g |
| Roasted Almonds | 53.9 g | 6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its welcoming feel and exceptional menu, guests rave about the standout appetizers and high-quality main courses that define the dining experience. Reviewers highlight the professional and knowledgeable staff who provide attentive service, ensuring a seamless visit from start to finish. Many diners recommend
Menu
Appetizers
- Roasted Almonds - $6: Warm, lightly salted almonds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Olives - $6: Herby, citrus-marinated olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheddar & Corn Cracklins - $8: Crisp corn cracklins with serrano fondue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata & Focaccia - $15: Creamy burrata with warm tomato and chile Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Cauliflower - $14: Golden fried florets with remoulade Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Foie Gras Mousse - $19: Silky foie mousse with honey gelée and blueberry jam Available at: dinner, lunch
- Popcorn Chicken - $16: Hand-battered bite-size chicken with house ranch and BBQ Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sockeye Salmon Crostini - $4: Mascarpone, pickled shallot, caper Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Baby Lettuces - $15: Crisp baby greens with walnut and blue cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Tavern Burger - $19: New Zealand beef patty, onion jam, provolone, aioli, fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak-Frites - $31: Seared steak with herbed fries and house steak sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rotating Special: Current chef special Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Smokey Mac & Cheese - $14: Smoked three-cheese with garlic breadcrumbs and scallion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Bread Pudding - $9: Warm custardy pudding with apple, caramel, and chantilly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Fudge Cake - $9: Dense dark chocolate with blueberry and marshmallow Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie - $3: Buttery, melty cookie with sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Vanilla Ice Cream - $3: Real vanilla dairy ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Matcha Ice Cream - $3: Non-dairy ube ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Espresso - $6: Proper espresso
- Dry Madeira: Fortified wine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Vin Santo del Chianti Doc Riserva 2013 - $18: Dessert wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Donnafugata Ben Rye 2022 - $24: Dessert wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Neah Bay - $23: Cognac Park Carte Blanche, Highside Fernet Lario, Lillet Blanc, wakame seaweed Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- River Rock Caipirinha - $17: Cachaça, lime, Valdespino Manzanilla, red clay salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free
- Moss Old Fashioned - $17: Buffalo Trace bourbon, smoked moss, demerara, bitters
- W.A.P - $16: Pathfinder N/A amaro, lapsang tea, coconut cream, sweet potato purée Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Asahi Super Dry - $10: Japanese lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Tepache Sazón Piña - $10: Spiced pineapple tepache Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Add-ons
- Add Pork Belly - $4: Extra pork belly for Mac & Cheese or Burger
Frequently Asked Questions about Tavern Law
- Is Tavern Law dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Tavern Law has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rotating Special, Marinated Olives and Roasted Almonds.
- What can I eat at Tavern Law on a dairy-free diet?
- Rotating Special, Marinated Olives and Roasted Almonds carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Tavern Law have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Rotating Special and Marinated Olives.
- Is Tavern Law gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Tavern Law?
- Tavern Burger, at roughly 26.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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