I came here last night for the second time since they originally opened in 2010 I believe and once again they were amazing. Their ham and cheese sandwich is simply amazing, but large which is fine since it made a good lunch the next day. The service was overall good. read more

Ended up coming here last minute. Service was pretty good for 15 minutes until they closed. Got the firecracker wings, pretzel and the chicken pot pie. The wings were pretty good, wish they were crispier. The pretzel was amazing, nice fluffy and delicious. The chicken pot pie could use a bit more breading to it. read more

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Excellent service and delicious food!! Huge portions. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Firetap - Club Pretzel Sandwich. Huge portions and delicious! - Pubs Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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As a place to gather and hang with friends after a corn hole tournament at the nearby sportsplex, this certainly is a great place to meet. The beer list is long and includes great variety. They even had the Belching Beaver Peanut Butter Milk Stout which is off the shelves of Brown Jug as fast as they are on. There is also a very decent wine list. The service is also very nice, though a little slow at times. I'm not crazy about the food, but I also haven't tried the pizza yet. I'll have to try it out. Neither the chili or pork nachos have been exceptionally tasty. Normal bar food style. The restaurant seems very clean and almost had this sparkly quality to it with the lighting by the bar. Looks like s growler bar is also available. Great for a drink, bar food, and watching a game. Great for drinks with your friends. read more

I'm somewhat surprised at the low ratings. Sure, the main menu is pricey and it's not necessarily the finest dining experience, but I think everything else makes up for it. This restaurant has plenty of seating - tables, booths, and the bar - without feeling too cramped. I like the decor, particularly the dog paintings on the walls. Large windows offer plenty of natural lighting, and it's a nice place to watch the sun set. Also I like that it's open later than most places in town. They have happy hour every day at 3-6pm and 9-close, which is more often than any other place in town that I know of. There's a menu of house cocktails for $5.75 as well as discounted appetizers. Great local beer selection as well. I usually come here later in the evening to order a cocktail and an appetizer with a friend. I have tried some entrees from their menu, which were okay but generally not worth the price point. The Firetap Fett was too oily for my liking but otherwise decent. The Cajun Fettuccine, topped with a flavorful cream sauce, was more enjoyable. Sit at the bar for the best service. The bartenders have always been friendly and attentive. Table service tends to be a bit slower and servers can be harder to get a hold of. read more

Flavorless and aggressively mediocre. We've ordered twice, thinking maybe first time was a fluke but it was equally as underwhelming and disappointing the second time around. And the prices they charge for this sub par food are absolutely outrageous. I can say with confidence that any home cook can prepare those dishes a 100 better. read more

So I decided to give this place another chance. I had pretty much abandoned it a year ago for what I thought was mediocre food and service. Met some friends there at their request and was like ok here we go. It wasn't busy when we went and service was prompt. I ordered the Cajun fettuccini and my hubby got the French dip. I was pleasantly surprised to hear my husband say that he was happy. Over time we had the same feelings about the place. To my surprise the fettuccini was good. It had a good flavor and the chicken and sausage in it we're cooked perfectly. The others we were with enjoyed their dishes as well. They said it's one of their favorite places to go. For now I'm saying redemption! I've been 3 times in a couple of weeks and it's been consistent. I also like the new little room in the front. Sort of a tap room where you can bring your growlers for filling I imagine. Need to check more into that. I'll return at this point to make sure things are still the same! read more

I ordered the Club, sans guacamole. It's a huge sandwich; but the turkey tasted funny tonight. Everything that was ordered arrived to the table correct and hot. The service was pretty good. I appreciated the server's honesty the most. I will be back. read more

I will need to go back again and try. Ore things that seemed awesome. The Mac and cheese is great and I had a chipotle pulled pork sandwich was very good and very big. I loved the pretzel freshly baked too. read more

I had the lunch special. The vegetable soup was good, salad was fresh. The pretzel was more of pretzel loaf but it was fresh and delicious. Our server did a great job. My spouse had Mediterranean salad which was very good. read more

We bought a growler and got it filled. When I opened it the next day there was shredded paper in there from the person who filled it leaving the tags inside. I tried drinking but couldn't. I reached out to them twice over several weeks and gave them the opportunity to respond...nothing. Poor customer service is a deal breaker for me. I won't be going back. read more

I came down here this past Thursday to catch a football game. Initially, I was reluctant to come down here based on the amount of negative reviews I have read from others on this place. I decided to give them a chance since I've never eaten at this restaurant before. FireTap Alehouse is located on the corner of Old Seward and O'Malley in a small shopping plaza that also houses Yogurt Lounge and SteamDot Coffee. The place was moderately packed when I arrived and I had no problem getting a table close to a TV screen. The hostess was friendly and quickly had me seated. A waitress came by shortly after to take my drink order and gave me a few minutes to check out the menu. I decided to start with an appetizer called the Oven Baked Mediterranean Spread (Chevre cheese, roasted red peppers, roasted garlic, and Kalamata olives served on a hot plate with baked flat bread). This tasted phenomenal with the mix of roasted garlic cloves that complemented the tanginess of the Chevre cheese. During the game, more people showed up and soon the restaurant was filled to capacity. This I where I decided to leave this review at two stars rather than three. The waitress that originally helped me had turned me over to another server without saying anything and I spent the better part of 30 minutes trying to flag the original server down to order food during halftime before another waitress told me she was taking my table without explanation. I was a little annoyed about the abrupt change and I soon found out this waitress was not as good as the first one that helped me. When the halftime show came on, I was ready to order one of their pizzas. I sat there patiently looking at her while she continued walking back and forth without acknowledging me. She must've gone by my table several times while I indicated that I was ready to order. The third period started and with my patience running out, I flagged her down as she was walking by. She expressed surprise that I was trying to order more food. I wasn't buying that since I told her earlier that I was planning to order for the second half of the game. She stopped to take my order and with my patience being tested as well as my appetite almost spoiled for waiting so long, I decided to try the Steak and Blue Pizza (grilled Angus steak strips, mozzarella, blue cheese crumbles, roasted garlic, and sliced tomatoes on an olive oil crust topped with fresh basil). The pizza didn't take long to arrive and my irritation soon dissolved as I ate the pizza. This was absolutely delicious with the steak strips cooked medium rare and a generous amount of blue cheese sprinkled on top of the pizza. Garlic lovers, take note.... They use cloves and lots of it to adorn the pizza. In my humble opinion, this is how pizza and pasta are meant to be enjoyed. No Italian dish would be complete without its sharp flavor. To echo the sentiments of another reviewer on this place, calling FireTap a sports bar would be a little bit of a stretch. The layout of their seating area is full of tables and booths more suited for a fine dining atmosphere rather than watching sports on TV. The TV screens are few and far apart from each other which tells me they don't carry the NFL Ticket and that this is not the ideal place to watch football on Sunday. I would've given this place a higher rating had there been better customer service from the servers. However, the overall experience was saved with how good the food was and that I enjoyed watching the game. I will come back for the food and hopefully the customer service will be better the next time I stop in for a Monday or Thursday night game. To quote an NFL referee after a flag has been thrown: "Personal foul. Unnecessary lack of communication on dining service. That penalty results in an automatic one-star deduction for the first review." read more

This is last tine I will ever go there! Food we ordered was beyond terrible. We ordered skillet dish chicken was cold even. I had to spit it out. I said it to waitress she was super rude about it! It is overall horrible experience. I had good experience with Tikatnu location. Food was better and service was great! I'm letting all my friends know about this, never to GP there!!!!! read more

So I haven't eaten here in years due to poor service. Just awful flavor. Fast forward 10 plus years. I gave it a go for Mother's Day. We made our reservation ordered according to menu no substitutions. We had to leave 90 minutes after ordering without our food. I a so sorry but this was not just us two other tables left as well. Please avoid at all costs if you actually want food. Happy Mother's Day. Glad I impressed my MIL and 90 yr old Grandmother. Cheers. read more

I came here after passing it on the road for the last couple of years. The interior is filled with booths, tables, and a couple of bar tables. Lots of metal and windows, though it still felt like a cafeteria. I ordered a margarita and a friend ordered a G.B. blonde ale. For appetizer we ordered nachos and for dinner we ordered a large, 1/2 chipotle steak and 1/2 thai chicken, pizza. The nachos were loaded with a bunch of white cheese jalapenos, black beans, sour cream and guac. The pizzas were unremarkable. The dough, cheese, pizza toppings didn't seem very fresh, and had the feeling they were Moose's Tooth copy cats. Oh well. Service was good, and overall it was okay, but I think this place is one of those one time visits. read more

It's probably been a couple years since we've gone here because of slow service/mediocre food. But we gave it another try. Awkward walking in and the hostess table is behind you. We went early in the afternoon but well after lunch so there really weren't many people in there. The hostess seated us at a booth (what we wanted) but left quickly before I could ask for a high chair for my toddler. I thought she was going to go get one but she never came back. I thought for sure this would be another bad visit here. The server came and we got a high chair from her right away. She was super friendly, brought out our food incredibly fast and refilled our drinks before we were halfway done with them! Our family of 3 (and a half) split a Hawaiian pizza (very good, the 3 of us had 2 slices and then there were still 2 slices to take home). We also shared a mini macho nachos which was pretty good. My toddler had burger sliders and fries which were actually really good and we had to stop my son from stealing fries. Definitely on the more expensive side which I didn't remember. I'd wanted to order the crab and artichoke dip but the appetizer was $18 (more than two lunch specials at most places). I will come back without the kids sometime. Glad we came in and tried it again. read more

I wish I could offer something more constructive here, but the fact is, the food is just not good. I've accompanied others here for years, and have never had anything even remotely interesting or beyond mediocre. And I'm not hard to please, even if just your fries are palatable, I'll enjoy myself. But that's just not the case here. Disclaimer: I don't ever order pizza, so maybe that's good? But honestly, you should just save yourself the trip. Make your own overcooked chicken wings with Frank's red hot at home. Or go to any number of places nearby worth the money. read more

Not a fan of chains, but LOVE Firetap. The Mediterranean appetizer made my day. Chèvre, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, and roasted garlic with some flat breads. Great way to start a meal. read more

Firetap - Mediterranean appetizer. - Pubs Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Pretzel sandwiches? On my way! I went with four family members, and we all had a good experience. Customer service wasn't fantastic but certainly acceptable and quick. I also enjoyed the ambiance of the dining area. Looking at the menu, I was excited about all the choices. I decided on the B.L.T. Pretzel sandwich, 1/2 order (which was plenty). It was simple, and for this type of sandwich that's a good thing- mayo, a lettuce leaf, some tomato, and a good portion of perfectly cooked bacon. The star of course was the house made pretzel bread! Pretty tasty. I got to taste a bit of some of my family's menu choices too. My only suggestion on what I was tasting of their soups, salads, and fries would be a bit more seasoning, but of course I know that's super subjective. Overall, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit for the pretzel sandwiches alone- and I didn't even try their pizza! read more

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We came in and ordered the chicken pot pie, it was a nasty rainy day, and it was the whole reason we came. We waited more than 30 minutes before the waitress came out and said that they "threw out the pot pie because it didnt look good". Now this would be fine if I hadn't seen a pot pie come out of that kitchen earlier. If it was out I would have appreciated honesty and not some flimsy lie. Although if they were running out, the waitress should have checked before letting us sit there FOR 30 MINUTES. It's a shame, because the food is good, but if the staff is that bad they deserve to lose business. read more

Very nice menu for all tastes and dietary preferences. Nice cozy environments. I have never had a bad experiences. Usually come for lunch and services is pretty fast. read more

It hit the spot. Nothing to rave about, but I was hungry and it was on my way home. Staff was so nice.

Soo goood. Ive visited both the muldoon and southside locations and the bar service and food quality has always been consistent and good. I've only dined at the bar. Last night we stopped into the southside location just a few minutes before the kitchen was going to close and our bartender Tanner made us feel welcomed and not rushed at all. The beer and cocktail selection is impressive. We shared a large pizza and small salad. The salad was prepared perfectly and the dressing was very good. The pizza was also delicious and cooked perfectly. Our bartender/ server Tanner was attentive and provided great service. I enjoyed the casual atmosphere and will definitely be back. read more

Firetap - Large chicken ranch and half island style - Pubs Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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This is one of the worst restaurant experiences in memory for me, the wait staff didn't know the menu, didn't ask questions when they were unsure and didn't seem to care when they made mistakes. The food was bad, like off the back of a food services truck bad, like a five year old and a monkey could do better with play dough and food shaped cutouts bad. Ever tried wet pizza ? I have and I can tell you it's my least favorite water sport. My wife's fettuccine Alfredo could have been outdone by a college student with a can of store bought Alfredo and a package of chicken flavored ramen. If you have self dignity or care about having a good dinning experience in any way, don't go here it's a bad restaurant that doesn't truly value its customers or its reputation. read more

Firetap - It's gross - Pubs Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

All the meat in my sandwich was piled in the middle if a big Greasy pretzel. So I had to reconstruct my sandwich before I ate it. Fries were old and cold....service, eh.... read more

What an amazing pizza joint. Delicious pizza. Ordered a large half BBQ chicken and half Hawaiian. Happy hour cocktails were delicious as well. Finished the meal off with a skillet cookie with ice cream. Amazing! Staff were very nice and the environment is stellar. Large place that can host a lot of people, and it's always very busy in the later hours. It can have a long wait due to its popularity. read more

There should be a - star for this place! THEY MICROWAVE EVERYTHING (other than pizza)!! They don't even have a stove!! Never going back.

See picture of horribly burnt pizza I left. Second time in a row with terrible results, there is not likely to be a third time. Just got a call from the owner, they are giving us a $100 gift card. He apologized over and over, I am impressed with that level of customer server. They won me back for another try. read more

Firetap - Terrible food. Who sends this burnt of a pizza out their door? - Pubs Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The service was very good. It took a while to get our orders but they were very busy. The salad came with banana peppers which I can't eat. I asked my friend to pick them out but I still was sick the next day. On the other hand I could have asked before hand but it did not occur to me a salad would have hot peppers and there was no ingredient list for the salad. THe other food items I had in this meal were good. read more

Ordered the Cajun rub ribs. I have to say, these were some of the worst wings. Super dry, but so greasy! For $17 bucks, not worth it. Drinks were just ok. read more

Tell me why a whole sandwich at Firetap costs $23?! Am I getting a full course meal with dessert? I get that we're paying for their food service but $23 is a bit overpriced in my opinion. I'm just trying to get a decent lunch that isn't from a fast food chain. Don't think I'll be ordering lunch from here anytime soon. read more

I love the food, and that they are so willing accomedate so many dietary needs. My sister is a gluten free vegetarian and she had no problem eating here. I follow a keto diet (extreme low carb) and not only do they have crustless skillet pizza on the menu, they are willing to change other menu items to fit. I ordered their Euro-reuben baked in a skillet rather than on a pretzel, it was wonderful. I have also tried some of the other skillets and the are equally amazing. Their wedge Cobb salad is also extremely yummy. read more

Firetap - Skillet pizza - Pubs Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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I was a first time visitor to Firetap Alehouse during mid afternoon on 05-06-2021. Aside from the initial friendliness of the hostess, helping me get a window booth seat, my experience was quite poor. I asked for a King's Bavarian Hefeweizen and was told by my waiter that they had run out, that they had Widmer Hefeweizen which was much the same. I relocated from the Portland, OR area to Anchorage, AK and Widmer is not the same. Ok, so they ran out, no biggie, I'll get a soda and ice water with lemon. The soda was ok - could use carbonation turned up just a bit - and the ice water arrived with no lemon. I reminder my waiter of such and he brought me a scraggly slice of lemon with his bare hand. Yikes. I proceeded to order the large Macho Nachos ($19) and I added chicken ($5.50) - $24.50 total, which has to be the highest priced nachos in Anchorage. They were terrible. While a good amount of cheese is dropped on top they are not layered well at all. Some of the corn tortilla chips under the top toasted layer were actually soggy from the black beans and corn lying on top of them. The chicken was tasteless, bland. And, the accompanying guacamole cup was pitifully small, especially for the 'large' 18 inch 'ish long dish of nachos. So, to summarize, the nachos weren't layered well, there were some soggy chips, the corn and black beans weren't hot underneath, and the chicken was tasteless. Finally, while not too busy for a Thursday mid-afternoon the place could still use an upgrade in cleanliness, specifically referencing the floor. Then, there was a gross hidden stash of trash - old face masks, napkins, etc. - located between the booth and where it went up against the window wall. Disgusting. There are certainly better nachos in town - Bear Paw would be my first recommendation, then Bear Tooth, and they are both less than $24.50. My first experience with Firetap Alehouse will likely be my last. read more

Good options for happy hour, I tried the Italian meatballs, caprese, salmon spread, and the cranberry chicken salad pretzel sandwich The pretzel sandwich is really good and there's many different ones to try. The salmon dip was a little to fishy. But everything else was good read more

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We got the Philly Dip was pretty good but nothing special, the Baked Mac n Cheese with chips on top was literally tasted like a box of Kraft Mac n Cheese with cheddar cheese and chips on top (not worth it). Our hostess sat us down with silverware and our waiter didn't come for 10min and had to wave the hostess down to get water... Our server came 5-10min later and definitely wasn't server matierial, was very quiet, didn't really ask questions and took forever to grab our checks that were literally sitting on the end of the table for 10 more mins.. The server was 150 Megan H around 12:00pm on Monday 9/02/19 and I would not recommend her. Wasn't a great first expirence but the atmosphere was sweet and definitely a good looking place, would possibly give them another chance. read more

I've pretty much decided to resign Firetap to my "Never Go To Again" list. I've been there three or four times, and every time reiterates why I didn't like it before, then left me asking, "Why did I come here again?!" The food is underwhelming. Misleading, in fact. The pizza is not baked in a true wood oven like is proclaimed. You can totally see the piping for the gas in there! The menu is just so generic. There is nothing exciting or new or flavorful to consume. It's ridiculously overpriced for when you spend $11.50 on what was literally just cold, wet, noodles reheated with some cheese on top and called "crusty-roofed macaroni and cheese." Breadsticks that taste like they've been frozen, chili that had to have come from a can and deserts that I am suspiciously sure come from a box, are things I am not willing to pay restaurant-prices for. One should really be wary of a place that has such an extensive menu, with multiple options, including a dozen under their "specialties." That's what you get, though, from a place that likely buys the majority of their product pre-made from SYSCO. It would be different if the food was good and priced reasonably (considering from what it's made from), but it's not. What a deceptive illusion that this place is worth the money one spends. I think Anchorage folk will soon come to realize that the Firetap flame will fizzle out, and they'll quickly pass it up for another local place that has authentic food, and beer that isn't a buck more than any other place in town. read more

My boyfriend and I tried the Firetap twice. Once on Tuesday and then again on Saturday with friends. Our first experience, our server was wonderful, drinks arrived on a timely manner, and so did the food. We both ordered pasta - I had the Italian Sausage Piccante and my boyfriend had the Penne Pesce. Although I enjoyed the pieces of Italian sausage in my pasta, I thought the sauce was only "ok." It wasn't fabulous or stuck out in anyway. My boyfriend liked his Penne Pesce because of all the veggies in his pasta. He also had it for leftovers and said it was even better the next day. I took my leftovers and added my own tomato sauce, garlic, and basil. We were too full to try the desserts. Saturday - We had to wait for seating but found a place at the bar - drinks came out in a timely manner but the friends we invited to join us found their 4-5 specialty beers to be over priced...usually $6.50 or so, they were charging between $10 and $11 so they stuck to the usual beers from Moose's Tooth and Sleeping Lady. I am not an expert on beer, but my friends felt that nothing stood out in their beer selection, meaning that because Firetap is an Alehouse, it should have a type of beer they are know for. We were seated in a booth this time (first time was at the table) and had a different server who seemed a bit overwhelmed. We ordered our food - my boyfriend and I were sharing the Firetap Ultimate Calzone and share the Ratatouille with the table, and our friends ordered the Meatlovers Calzone, Caprese as a shared appetizer, and the Honey Ginger Chop small salad as a finish for the meal. My boyfriend and I took bets and sure enough, the server brought the salad while we ate the appetizer, and not at the end of the meal like our friends requested. Appetizers came - Ratatouille arrived in a baked dish. It was a bunch of veggies (eggplant, fire roasted peppers, tomatoes) covered in cheese and served with pita bread. It was all right, mainly because of the cheese, but I am not a fan of eggplant. The Firetap Caprese - HIGHLY would NOT recommend. The caprese was arranged on a round plate alternating mozzarella and tomato and topped off with what looked like one basil leaf chopped and sprinkled over the whole plate and then served with a basket of pita bread. $10 and no flavor what so ever, and it's not like they needed to add balsamic vinegar - the basil would be sufficient enough to give it flavor if there was any! Very plain and tasteless. The calzones were fabulous, full of flavor. They were big enough to share with someone. The Ultimate had onions, peppers, chorizo (which was spicy and delicious!), pepperoni, and cheese, and baked in the wood oven. The Meatlovers is straight forward - full of meat! We recommend the calzones, maybe because they came from the expensive fire wood oven they purchased! The Honey Ginger Chop salad - when they mean small, they definitely mean small. When you eat a salad a Moose's Tooth, their small salad is enough to eat by itself or share with someone as a light salad before a meal. This $7 salad was enough salad to feed a child who hates eating salad. It wasn't much, Tossed with mandarin oranges, dressing, sesame seeds, and then topped off with 3 slices of avocado that tasted like lime according to our friends. Firetap must have precut the avocado and soaked them in lime juice to prevent it from turning brown. This measly salad was such a disappointment - not only was it small for $7, the flavor was lacking as well. Despite its small size, our friends didn't finish it. It was that bad. Employees - for the most part, our server did his job but was a bit frazzled. I am not sure if one of the employees was a busser or server, but why are you wearing 80's sunglasses inside when the blinds are down? It does not fit in with the class that Firetap is trying to portray. The bussers also need to work on their communication with customers when they are removing plates. They were very rude. We also decided to stay for the entertainment. A band was setting up to play and didn't even start until 11pm. Note to the Firetap and the band - bands start playing around 9 or 10pm, not 11. The band was nice minus the singer. As for my boyfriend and I, we might go to Firetap again for a calzone, but our friends were so disappointed that they are not sure if they would step foot again in that restaurant...who knows, maybe time will help make improvements. P.S. Where are the comment cards at Firetap? It would seem crucial to a new restaurant to know what people think and give suggestions - instead we have to post on an online site for the WORLD to see how and where improvements need to be made. read more

If I could give this place zero stars I would.......seriously the food sucks! The owner is making a killing from the great beer selection therefore is unwilling to upgrade the menu he is a cheap and greedy business person and I would highly suggest you go somewhere else! I gave it three chances and if it were not for the beer to wash down some of the food I would have sent it back it was horrible all three times! ~disgusted foody read more

Had dinner here on Friday night , I only got salad and it was great ! But all the stuff on the menu looked really good ! I can't wait to go again . Service was excellent! read more

While dining at the Firetap, we had a very enjoyable evening. The hostess was courteous and seated us promptly, the waitress was along soon after we were seated to take our order. The food arrived in a timely manner, and was quite delicious.The waitress was efficient and kind, making our dinning experience comfortable and pleasant. We would recommend The Firetap Alehouse to our friends. read more