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    Beer Bones Taproom

    4.2 (83 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    So many chips!!
    Juliet V.

    Beer Bones Taproom is a comfortable with a relaxed atmosphere. A good place to meet friends or bring the family. They even have a kids menu. I used to like their eclectic food offerings. The menu has been updated to include a lot of standard pub fare. The beer and drink specials are solid. I had a cocktail with gin, prosecco, strawberries and basil. It was delicious. My husband had a Heineken. I ordered the Elbo Turkey Reuben. The turkey was thick cut and tasty like the kind you get in a hot turkey sandwich. They give you a boatload of chips with the sandwich perhaps hoping it will make you thirsty for more drinks! My companion had the Nashville Hot Chicken Wrap. He liked it. A nice dinner on a May Saturday.

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    I've been letting this review marinate, as the place has potential for success but missing on most of my key points: quality, quantity, service. Good size parking lot, bar seating and food menu. Walked into seat yourself, no signs and or really anyone telling you that. There's about 10 tables and 2 high tops. Found 2 seats at the bar as a couple was leaving. They do have hooks under the bar for your purse, nice! Menu was a good length, cocktails were okay (different). Bartenders were also the servers. Not that attentive or overly friendly. Ordered the Rueben with fries but guess that was missed as it came with chips and didn't want to wait even longer for them. Wings were good and crispy, saucy though. Food took a while for basic stuff that I could have made better at home. Felt like a waste of 100$ and a night out to be honest. Basic bar atmosphere. Not really a place for children, also no changing tables. Wouldn't go back.

    Eggplant sandwich
    Corie Y.

    I can't believe I had never been here before today. Great beer, creative menu and the food was great. The place is small but welcoming. I love a good beer bar. Service was kinda spotty, walk up to the bar or wave the bartender down. They have a back patio as well, but it was pretty hot so we sat inside during our visit. They have tons of games and darts to play while gaming out with friends. It's a really cool spot to hang out. The beer menu is expansive, and expensive. A 16oz beer I ordered was $16. Most of the IPAs were $10 for a 10oz draft. All draft beers were in the $8-10 range. I debated on trying one of the numerous cans from the cooler, but they did not have prices on the can and a sign noted "a corkage fee" of $2 per can of you decide to grab one to enjoy at the bar. The beer selection is insanely good and a beer lovers dream. I would love to return and try more beers, but I think I would have to limit it to one or two per visit at the current prices. The food on the other hand was very reasonably priced, and very good! We started with the baked Brie. It was served in a mini crock with apricot preserves and seeds on top, with crostini for dipping. The Brie was perfectly melty and delicious. Creamy, sweet, salty, it was a great start. For my meal I ordered the Bahn Mi. It was down right delicious. Tender pork belly, Asian slaw, aioli, all on a perfect baguette. The sandwich came with a side of potato wedges that were nice and crispy and well seasoned. I loved this sandwich. My friend ordered the eggplant parm sandwich, which was assembled on a loaf of garlic bread, with extra thin and crispy eggplant. It was huge! She said it was really good. I would defintely recommend checking this place out! I will definitely be back to try more beer and food!

    French Onion Soup
    Sierra K.

    French onion soup was awesome! Very beefy flavor, make it the traditional way with sherry and cognac-really makes the difference.

    Lobster roll
    Brandi S.

    Stopped into this place for a drink and ended up grabbing dinner. Excellent beer selection overall. I ended up getting a lobster roll which was delicious (and reasonably priced!) service was incredibly friendly and fast. TVs with sports on which was great, and super clean inside. Will be back for sure!

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    Food was cold and there were out of a lot of the foods on the menu. The place is nice and the service is good though

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    Best taproom I have ever been to. The food is excellent and impressive selection of beers.

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    very clean great service. The food was great staff was good we will be going back.

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    Food was ok. Outdoor patio abuts a parking lot so no ambiance. I would probably go back once more to see if my rating goes up or down

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