Fox Creek Tavern

I was hoping this place would be fantastic but It was trying to be at a level that just misses the mark. It looks great from the outside and has all the elements of being a slightly upscale restaurant.
We came as a party of 2 and were promptly seated in a packed evening (ok, great so far). Then seated at a round table that seemed makeshift, and in a dark area. When asked if the sconces on the wall worked, the waitress had no clue and didnt ask someone. She even said they might be decorative!
Anyways, they had a small salad bar which was included with our meals. It was adequately stocked with most things but had a bizarre setup where you'd get you plate from a separate dressing station that had salad toppings (croutons, bacon bits etc) and the bread and butter. And then you had to awkwardly move around people to get to the salad bar only to go back to the dressings again.
We started if with the charcuterie plate with local meats and cheeses that were good but not amazing. Next our entrees arrived 30 seconds later and our table was over packed. The food was good though. The steak was cooked perfectly to med rare. I'm a little wary if places still sprinkling a garnish of parsley on stuff.
I would go back and see if some things have changed since they had just recently opened (1 month?) And have the kinks worked out

Good atmosphere & good staff but the food was just okay. I had fish & chips and it was a bit bland and underseasoned. My wife had the french onion soup which was pretty good, but not great. The bartender did make my sweetie a Thin Mint Martini, which she loved. A salad bar came with my meal and it was fresh and well done. Prices were quite reasonable, but there are better tasting venues in Ipswich.

Excellent service. The salad bar doesn't look like much, but it's very tasty! The drinks are well made and the Irish Nachos are amazing!

A good 1st experience. Newly opened so we waited 20 minutes to be seated. Once we were, Service was attentive and the food came out quick. Chile was very good, well presented. Flat bread was clearly fresh. Glad they kept the Pina Rita cocktail on the menu from the former place. Tavern space around bar was lively and cozy. Small salad bar room was sparse and felt industrialized. It was definitely less intimate. A few healthy options in the menu. Prices were very reasonable.

I believe this place is owned by the same owners as "The Farm" in Essex, which has always been good. This just recently opened, and today I had the best burger I have had in a while. Highly recommend!