Tap is a hotel bar & restaurant in the Hilton. The windows & outside overlook the "dead river," which has an ominous name, so I looked it up. The "river" is somewhat stagnant, dries up quickly, and then reappears after a rainfall. The only thing dead is the river itself.... thus has the nickname. I'll keep this review simple. Pros: nice ambiance, outside areas, good variety of local beers, full bar, friendly and prompt service, happy hour specials on both appetizers & alcohol Cons: expensive, limited hours For pricing context my shrimp Cobb salad and a water came to $30 pre-tip. It was delicious though. read more

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We came here for dessert after a long day of traveling. The staff was super friendly and the desserts were delicious! We were so glad we came down for this night cap! Bravo! read more

Looking for a dinner restaurant in a different town n wanted diff cuisine n stumbled upon Taps n Bitters. Nice location at somerset hills hotel. Nice restaurant n friendly staff but a little on the slow side. Creole / Cajun menu. We ordered the signature gumbo n kale salad . Gumbo was good w generous amounts of shrimp n andouille sausage n came w dirty rice. The kale salad too waz good w crunchy pecans cranberries n chickpeas. Lots of flavor. Picked the blackened mahi mahi Taco and jambalaya for entree. Just the right portions n delicious. The tacos came w dirty rice. Had plenty of LO's for home. We saved some room for desert- had the beignets w chocolate sauce and chocolate bread pudding. Both were heavenly. The bread pudding was a big portion. Couldn't finish it. So took it home. Thank you for a great dinner. Would have given 5 stars but service was slow though not busy. read more

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I wanted to grab something to eat and stopped in at this restaurant. When I arrived I parked in the private lot. The restaurant is located inside the hotel. I walked in and sat at the bar. Mauricio was my bartender, and he was very nice. They had happy hour with great options, but I started with an espresso martini, and it was tasty. I then had a good glass of red wine. For food, I got the mahi mahi tacos, and it was filling. I had a really good experience all in all. read more

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Food was ok. They have a small menu and the service was average. My girlfriend ordered a a dry martini with a splash of vermouth.. it was basically all vermouth. They remade it an it was much better. Second drink she got a sparkling wine and it was flat. Sent it back once again. Atmosphere was loud. The old layout before they redid it was much better and conducive to larger groups. They get a lot of weddings here considering it's in a hotel. Overall I would not recommend this place. If people wanted to go, I would go again, but I wouldn't go on my own. read more

We had a large group of 20 and made pre-arrangements with the restaurant manager. When we got to the restaurant, there was no information about our reservation. Apparently, the manager left early and never told the waitstaff (1 star off). After some calls with the manager, we were told that a private room has been reserved for us. We got to a room at the back of the restaurant, but there were no tables set up at all (1 star off). We then asked if they can create a new row of tables for us, which they did. When we started ordering, we made the process very simple for the staff: everyone ordered one drink and one entree. There were no appetizers to share, no special orders, and no dietary restrictions. Two of us did not get our drinks and another two of us did not get our food for about an hour (1 star off). When every one of us finally got our food, the food was not good. The waitstaff told me the mahi mahi tacos were really good, but the fish was overcooked and not seasoned at all (1 star off). The beans-and-corn side tasted like they were reheated from frozen. The only thing that I liked about my entree was the dirty rice side. After dinner, I attempted one more time to order dessert...and you guessed it, the waitstaff forgot about it (1 star off). Some of us wanted a second drink, but they just gave up. All the cocktails are pre-made anyway...kind of like their beans-and-corn side. read more

Mother's Day Brunch was amazing! All the food was delicious! The chef was very personable as well! read more

Tap & Bitters - Select Your Own Brunch! - Gastropubs Near Me - Warren, New Jersey

Interesting experience! Even though it's tucked in a hotel, we had some really good food and a nice date night here. The brussel sprout appetizer was so good I think we are every last morsel. Yummy cocktails, good beer options. There was a snafoo with my order. I ordered the Impossible Burger that was supposed to come with an aioli spread. It did not. When the server was talking about the burger she mentioned that a lot of vegans get it, but I did not say I was one. I believe the aioli was omitted because it was not vegan. But, once I told her the issue she brought me out a dish of the spread and all was good. My spouse ordered the tacos and thoroughly enjoyed them. Next time you are in the area check this place out! read more

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We tested this place out recently. It is a hotel restaurant. As such, it may have a bit of a captive audience, since there were screaming kids eating there as well. We easily had a table ready. Although the bar has a printed menu, they didn't have all the beers they advertised. The restaurant was not very crowded when we arrived, but seemed to get more crowded by the time we finished eating. The wings were pretty good and the food was also pretty good. The service was very slow. As I intimated, I think this place is fine for hotel patrons, but as a local, it is a one and done for me. read more

Tap & Bitters has a great vibe and upscale decor, especially considering it is in a hotel in a suburban area. The staff are nice. The food is mediocre and average in my opinion. It's nothing amazing but it's also not bad. Most of the appetizers, such as the wings, seem like they're cooked from frozen, not fresh, which I dislike. read more

The apps were really good here. I want to come back and try some of the other entrees. The bolognese was tasty and I just did not prefer the chicken sandwich. The burger seemed popular and I'll try that next time. I would recommend overall. Service was good. Apps alone would bring me back. read more

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If you like the ambiance of a Holiday Inn breakfast room, complete with armchairs and benches to eat from coffee tables. Food was ok. Beer great. read more

Looking for a brew and a light meal, this place really hit the spot. Starting with the Grilled Shrimp and Shishito Peppers with Sweet Chili Glaze, Thai Basil Sea Salt it was a sign of an excellent entrée to come. For dinner, I ordered the Fish & Chips -- Daily Catch, Malt Vinegar, Beer Batter, Tartar Sauce, Buttered Smashed Peas. My only complaint about this dish is actually how the menu reads. Yes, it does say Fish AND Chips, but my brain had to pause a moment when I told the waitress what I wanted because the "chips" part is not on the list of preparations. Plus, when it did arrive, the peas were far from being "Smashed", which would have been a new experience I was looking forward to too. In the end, though, the fish was fried really well -- not greasy at all. The peas, though not smashed, were tasty. Finally, the fires, not listed, were great as well. To top all the above, the beer list is welcomingly long and well explained -- though that sounds simple, it is something not always found at bars with an extensive beer selection. My final comment is that I believe I knew about this place for years before actually coming here. I heard the place was newly renovated, and it certainly looks that way. I believe my only complaint about the location itself is that there are so many hard surfaces I would think it would get amazingly loud if it was crowded. read more

Tap & Bitters - Fish and chips - Gastropubs Near Me - Warren, New Jersey

3 1/2 stars Always a great spot to grab a cocktail and lounge a bit. Great vibe and great bartenders. Very attentive and pleasant. Dirty martinis and sliders w side a fries for a quick snack to share. Will have to try a dinner soon. read more

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Food was edible but not impressive for the price both in quality and preparation. Grits are not polenta. Drinks were good but you have to order them at the bar if you want to actually get it to your table servers can't seem To get to the bar and back with a drink. Get dressed up or just wear your pajamas no one cares. It's over priced underwhelming and generally pissed me off. Take the time to explore a different dining option you'll be happier more well fed and save a few bucks in the process. 100% skip. A bad time was had by all. read more

Fantastic experience. Service was quick, waitress nice, food delicious. Would definitely recommend read more

Tap & Bitters - Market Salad with chicken - Gastropubs Near Me - Warren, New Jersey

Ummmm. Positives. People are nice. It's clean. It's a really nice place. Other stuff: the food is at best ok. I had dinner and bfest since I was staying here. Got the steak frittes. If u like a ton of sauce like dripping. U might like it. Fries were good dessert was good. Bfest. Everything was warm. Like everything. Even the stuff that should be cold. Warm yogurt warm milk. Not a fan of getting sick. So 3 stars. read more

Staff was nice. Beer was cold. Food tasted like it came out of a college cafeteria kitchen. Pass for me.

Third time we had to wait more than 1 hour for drinks and food. not even busy. manager apologized but we can't spend 135 dollars for three burgers and three beers that took twice to remind the manager to even prepare. do not go there. staff is never the same either. hard to believe how they even make money. read more

Staff was very attentive It is very family friendly loved everyone the chefs came out to the table holly is a blast read more

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was nice to have a restaurant in the hotel but food was average and to expensive for what it was. To start off cocktails were around 17 dollars which I felt was extremely high. We got the spinach artichoke dip to start but the consistency was very weird. It was all blended and more like a pesto consistency then a chunky dip like I was expecting and it was lukewarm. The main was average, I got the fish tacos but again for what it was very expensive. Fine in a pinch but not a place to go out of your way for. read more

Came here to celebrate my 21st, had a great time! The food and drinks were good and the staff was super friendly and accommodating! They gave us a complimentary shot and dessert for my birthday, which made me feel so special and made my night! Thank you all so much for a great birthday and we will definitely be back soon! read more

Tap & Bitters - Drinks! - Gastropubs Near Me - Warren, New Jersey

Food was mediocre, service was good, and prices were really high for what you get. Glad we tried it but unlikely to return. Far better options in the immediate area. read more

Food was below average, small portions and very pricey. Place was empty but service was laking. Had to send some food back. Better options out there. read more

We were guests at the hotel the night before a Sloan-Kettering visit and didn't feel like venturing out so we ordered takeout from TAP for the room. Excellent burgers (juicy, cooked perfectly medium rare, very fresh) and super nice bartender. I thought given the area the prices were quite reasonable and portions very good. Looking forward to trying other menu items on our next visit. read more

Nice back porch area. Small menu but good food. Rueben was great. Decent beer list but nothing like the previous taproom.

Great food! I will definitely back! Daniel and the female bartender that he works with are so friendly and amazing! Will definitely be back! Thank you for amazing service. read more

Good food and quick and friendly service. Located in a hotel lobby so drinks are a little overpriced. 14$ moscow mules?

Food was great ,Alida the bartender was even better

Nice spot for a date night. Good food with a lot of options. Surprisingly busy on a random week night.

Service was good but food was not very food. Specialty drinks tasted watered down. Menu was small so assumed would be great but everything our table ordered was just mediocre. Blah Would not dine there again read more

Great venue in the newly renovated hotel. While it has changed from the previous iteration that is the point of a renovation. The food is great, from the app menu through entrees. Good amount of beers on tap with a good highlight on craft beers. The greatest highlight is the staff, specifically Alida who is one of the best bartenders / servers you will find anywhere. read more

Our new favorite spot for dinner and drinks! The Reuben and French fries are consistently great. The French fries are really perfect every time!! Last time we went we just wanted a quick and easy dinner out with some drinks, so sat at the bar and Alida was so awesome! We love her! Everyone really is so helpful and friendly and it really seems like they all work as a team. We'll definitely be back!! read more

Excellent food, the place is very cozy and has an excellent patio where you can enjoy food with family or friends. the attention is very good and a great variety of beverages. read more

best burger in town. Simple yet delicious. preztel bun is soft light buttery and delicious. Alida's bright smile and care for here customer will keep me coming back. read more