Decent place to stop for beers and food. Very large indoor space. Outdoor seating also available. Decent food and service. Would return, would recommend. read more

Food was excellent and fast customer service great . Also Clean environment. Reasonable prices. The waitress was friendly also read more

First time at Tap House tonight, here are some thoughts: -They have a really good menu. I'd like to go back and try 3 or 4 other things on the menu : ) -The centerpiece of the Tap House is the bar, surrounded by tables, larger feel with many TVs. -I ordered the fish and chips. Plenty of fish and it was good, not great. Plenty of fries that were good, not great. Overall, I would recommend. read more

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Came here for lunch with my son. Everyone was very nice. They say us at a really large booth. Total win with my son. Food was good. Loved the fries. Kids meal (cheeseburger called a crabby patty, so my son squealed in delight...he's 6) was generous, not too hot (like so many places), and he was able to eat it right away. Another big win. Attentive service. My food was "fine", but it was a chicken sandwich so that's what I was hoping for. Maybe would have been nice to have some more sauce, but it was flavorful. Personal preference. read more

Food was excellent Service was excellent Price was good Stopped in after a family event The server was attentive and on her game One thing I'll say about the ambiance and setting. Cozy but unusually strange. In the men's bathroom the stall you'd sit to do more than pee had a strange door in the same area where you're sitting. At the time I wasn't sitting as I had a less involved potty visit but I can't help but think, if you're sitting there doing your thing it might make you have difficulty getting the mission accomplished. I know goofy but I had to point that out. It's a very cool place to visit and enjoy a beverage and a bite but try not to laugh to much when you see that door in the crapper area Have a great day all read more

Drinks were good but customer service was terrible was told by the bar tender "hey do u have money to pay this time" in a rude tone when I have paid everytime ive gone here I wanted to take my fiancé here for Easter Sunday and was treated horribly not coming back again read more

Casual spot located downtown Palatine. Great selection of beers and plenty cocktail options. Pretty decent bar food but nothing really special. Our server was nice and friendly, but overall OK establishment read more

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Plenty of parking. Nice atmosphere in the bar area and cozy booths. I'm not a fan of the low tables towards the back of the restaurant. Their burgers are still good and I've always been pleased with the service. The wedge salad is not as good as it was some years back with the original owners. Nice outdoor area albeit on the street side. Great selection of beer. read more

Food was great, the service was bad. Sat at the bar tonight, total of maybe 7 customers at the bar. 3 servers behind the bar talking instead of serving. Asked for a beer and she forgot it.. we use to come here years back when it was excellent, now ever since the old staff has left, the new bartenders are not good. read more

Tap house is a solid place to get a good drink and great open bar atmosphere. A MUST ORDER, are their wings! I always order them 5 spice,xtra crispy with buffalo sauce and blue cheese on the side! So so great. I shy away from those burger bowls, they just seem a little off. If I had to put it into words, " maybe a little unbalance " they would of gotten 5 stars except I could only do 4, because every time I am there I am made to feel rushed by the waitress so that's about it! All in all a solid place read more

Waitress forgot to put our order in so we ended up waiting over an hour for our food. Mistakes happen, but the waitress was very unsympathetic and on top of that the food ended up being cold. read more

Tap house has always been a go to downtown palatine bar of ours. Mostly we would only go for drinks because the food was just okay, no menu wow factors.... We recently went and they must have redid their menu because it was sooooo good! I got the twisted pork sandwich which had arugula and goat cheese on it. Delicious! My husband got the big porker burger - funny name, but he loved it. We were over all really impressed and service has always been consistently great. Never would we come here for dinner since entree options were pretty run of the mill, but they definitely upped their game! We will be back more for food now! read more

The bartender service is the worst. They send too much time at the register doing lord knows what, they spend lots of time chatting to friends and coworkers. I saw two couples leave because they were not greeted even after 5 minutes went by. I actually had to call a bartender over to wait on a couple who had been sitting for 10 or more minutes. It was making me so uncomfortable to see them just wait. There were plenty of seats at the bar and restaurant so you can't blame it on a busy night. This is the reason I can't get any of my friends to join me for a beer here. Just awful service. read more

If you enjoy a LOUD environment (set my Apple Watch off several times warning me of unsafe decibels) sub par food and poor service this is your place! Apparently this establishment Recently went through a "re-fresh" but yet the table was still sticky and disgusting. Probably will not return. read more

Food, service and ambiance. Varied menu! Good location!! We would go back again. My husband liked the variety of beer on tap. read more

Tap House Grill in Palatine gets 5 stars from me. I visited after leaving their "competitor" bar next door Lamplighter (horrible -but read my other Yelp! Review for more on that). The service at Tap House Grill is awesome and friendly and very quick. The environment is good, nice and calm and the place itself is pretty massive with tons of available seating at tables and at the bar. They have constant specials for food/drinks/events as well as a huge beer list. I had a good time at this bar, I visited the Wheeling location as well which was also good. This is for sure a go to bar in Palatine if you want to go to one with good service, lots of seating and a calm bar environment. read more

I don't know what we did to our server but he avoided our table. We were seated towards the back since we had children in our party but we didn't anticipate DJ set to start before 9pm so we lucked out. Food was ok and the liquor was good but only two people got waters and we asked two different people for sauce. And I'm pretty sure we ordered a drink that never came but at least we weren't billed for it either. It's was half empty while we were there but it was during holiday month so I don't know what was going on there. I swear we still tipped though. read more

Late night service is poor Ladies room was in disarray and when mentioned to bartender said they would address, as I watched those behind the bar, laughter between the macho trio ensued. When addressed again, the excuse was there was an issue in the men's room earlier..... hummm do they wipe every time?? These privileged entited imbeciles who can't see beyond there own little world and show disrespect against any paying customer let along a female patron needing to use the restroom and the disrespect as a customer in general is horrible Do not recommend read more

Absolutely love this place! First off the atmosphere and environment are outstanding. With large garage doors opening to an outside patio and a massive bar with ton's of televisions above it you can't go wrong if you want to dine outdoors or sit and watch sports! The food and drinks are outstanding! A ton of great beers on tap and a perfect bar menu. I have gone a few times now and have yet to eat anything that I didn't think was delicious! I can't recommend this place enough!!! Can't wait to go back in a few days! read more

Could use better service but good food, good people. Cute place for sports overall. I think it is a good place to bring a group of friends to watch the game. read more

Duuuuude!!! Who is in charge of the menu here? Over the last 3 years, I've watched the vegetarian items be plucked off one by one. The loaded tots used to have a vegetarian option, that is no more. They got rid of their basic bean patty and bowls (those were a pregnancy favorite of mine) and now the Impossible burger, although not even comparable to the Beyond, isn't even on the menu. I'm literally down to a salad or the fried tacos for options, unless I want to just eat straight up bread and get the pretzels off of the appetizer list. I'm honestly very disappointed that they have continuously removed GOOD menu items and are truly missing out on a HUGE marketable crowd. Get with the times Tap House, plant based diets are on the rise and are not going anywhere, you're going to start losing customers soon! Rant aside, I've had the same waitress the last two times I've been in here and she's seriously the best server in the area. She's been personable, attentive and patient every single time. I'm terrible with names, so I don't have one to offer for my review, but she was great when I came in here with my (then) 10 month old daughter and 9 month old godson, and was even more amazing when we came in with a group of 10 (with a reservation) for a 7pm Friday night dinner. I ordered the fried avocado tacos, which are pretty yummy, but I'm not always looking for such a carb heavy dinner, so it'll be awhile before I head back. The Moscow mules were also delish and just what this mama needed on her "night off". Great place for large groups or if you're just looking to grab a brew or two. Not great if you're all about that plant based life. read more

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Tap Out on Tap House: Came for lunch on a Friday afternoon, unaware it was Shark Week - ambience was cool, but the soundtrack was canned 90's radio pop, clientele was mostly dudes & very few couples - staff was mostly female (maybe going for a Hooter's vibe[?]) - service was slightly above average, order came out pretty fast (restaurant was pretty empty), meals came out hot, but the Prime Rib Trio had nowhere near enough meat for the price & was overcooked roast beef - hardly prime rib! The Brew Burger was good, but interesting - came with weird barely-pickled sweet cucumbers(!?) read more

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Came for Easter brunch yesterday. It was a good atmosphere overall and people arrived in everything from casual to their Sun best. Service: this staff was working hard to churn things out, great job to them. Food Selection and Prep: This was just ok for me. They had a small selection of items, they did have a carving area for ham and prime rib, shrimp cocktail, and smoked salmon. Those are some items most people look for. Other items were salad, pancakes, potatoes, biscuits and gravy, one pasta, two different egg dishes, bacon, and sausage. There was also a mixed and match dessert station and a little chocolate fountain. People always seemed to be waiting for plates. The buffet area didn't seem to be tended at times where it just seemed a little messy, so the overall presentation wasn't quite there. I also feel like there were a couple areas missed for more standard brunch items like chicken fingers and fries for kids, an omelette station, a chicken dish, maybe some rice or another pasta or bread to choose from. Overall, I think it was alright, and hard to beat the kids price. They did do a good job with the Easter bunny walking around the baskets of candy on each table. read more

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The food here is so bad. Like so incredibly bad. Like microwaved. My chicken came warm on the outside and frozen inside. Im so serious when I say its microwaved. Decent atmosphere.. I guess. read more

Not sure why this location has such mediocre reviews. Out of all the Tap House Grills I have been to, this one is the best for sure. Food always comes out perfect and they have an amazing tap list. read more

Stopped in on Labor day while we were staying in Palatine. We were the first patrons in as soon as they opened. It was nice to see the associates cleaning the menus while waiting for people to show up. We had the pork pot stickers, frozen tundra beer cheese soup, and the garlic prime rib dip sandwich. All were good. Prime rib was a little dry but it was not tough. The pot stickers were very tasty with the spicy soy ginger sauce. They also came out hot which is a big plus. The soup was also good. Mild cheddar and Monterey jack cheese give it a nice flavor. Would love to see it made with a stronger brew, something other then the IPA it is blended with. Still a good soup. Great service and getting in before it got noisy were big pluses. I think we would go back. read more

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Use to be a local go to. Then the prices started creeping up and the food and services started getting worse. Now it's at the point ever time after I leave, I ask my self; "why did I go there" and remember it's only because I live around the corner. So please for the love of god can this place remember what it is. A local bar in Palatine. If I wanted to pay 5 dollars for a miller Lite and 18 dollars for an okay Burger, I'd go to Arlington Heights. Lastly. Ditch the Toast Machines. No one likes the awkward moment of tipping with the waiter over your shoulder. It's to the point I try and avoid places that use them or find my self tipping less because restaurants use them. In all places is a decade shadow of its former self. Also for the love of decor. Can this place put anything on the walls that isn't advertising for it self. read more

This bar is huge. So much seating and when appropriate, some outdoor seating. I've come here a couple times this year and I have to say, the servers are nice, it's moderately priced, and you get "better than bar food" food. When these guys are busy, they are busy. The servers manage to keep up or get help where needed. While there's a staff shortage, they aren't rude or mean. They are a little overwhelmed, but they still have a smile on their face, which is amazing. Pricing is moderate. They have quite the selection of beers, which is expected and impressive. They have a lot of burgers and apps. They also have some entrees and a good selection of some fish dishes. I enjoy the fish and chips or the shrimp bowl. They also have a homemade kitkat dessert. It's crunchy, chocolate and caramel stacked like a kitkat. Delicious and decadent. It's a great hang out place or for outdoor seating in downtown Palatine. read more

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Food was not good at all bone in wings made horrible, felt like I was eating a rock, service wasn't the greatest needs improvement. The guy at the bar was very rude and wasn't friendly at all. Overall wouldn't recommend coming here. read more

Price : $37.00 for one cup of soup, cauliflower bites and a vegan burger. Recently ordered food from here Personally it's one of those places that you should try out one time and if you like it you like it and if you don't you don't. The cauliflower was good, the vegan burger was not made correctly like the ingredients, they forgot many items that were included in meal, the soup ( beer pretzel n cheddar ) for $5 , It was not a terrible soup, but one I wouldn't be keen to ordering again. Like stated above, maybe other items are great on the menu like the cauliflower bites but other than that, it was a solid 4/10. Wouldn't go back but not a terrible experience. read more

This used to be a go-to spot about a year ago, we'd bring all of our friends and family and great reviews. The last 4 times we've had cold food, bad service and prices seem to have gone WAY up. Today we had 3 appetizers and 2 beers and the bill came to over $80.00. We sat down and no napkins or silverware was at the table, had to ask the server 4 separate times for napkins and sat with sticky fingers for over 20 mins. Ended up leaving on a huge game night that we were excited to sit and watch. read more

After not being helped at madcats down the street we walked over to tap house for dinner. We walked in and were immediately helped by the host that was super nice and walked us over to our table. The place is super loud I couldn't hear my wife while we figure out what we wanted to eat. The server came and apologized for not coming right away and he be right back which was okay. He ordered drinks and he came back to grab our order and we asked what he recommended. He pointed at three plates not to get which was the root beer braised beef and two barbacoa plates. Everything else on the menu is decent he said. I got the Farmhouse burger which was pretty bad. The burger was as hard as a puck. I got medium but it didn't seem like a medium cooked, the tater tots were nice to see probably the best thing they offer and they had no salt. My wife got the salmon blt, what a joke that salmon portion is very small and it has a super fishy taste, since they don't know how to cook salmon and no seasoning. The lettuce is soft and black at spots and avocado was black mist of been sitting out for a while. My son got the original Mac and cheese and I couldn't believe this was a main dish here but it was okay except for the hard cheese on top. My other son got the Nashville hot I didn't try it but he liked it and it had slaw and he don't eat it but he liked there's with ranch sauce. He said the sandwich needs ranch sauce if not no good. The food to me was horrible for such a huge and nice location. The only thing good was the server was nice and funny and honest. I gave him a nice tip he went above and beyond to make a good experience there. read more

Best way to describe the food " I would have a hard time eating here sober" space is nice and drinks are good so it's a bit disappointing how mediocre the food is read more

Food is always on point, and the beer on tap is always flowing. I ordered the fish tacos, which came in an order of three. Crispy battered, and really good. The service was great, food was good, and a great option to eat in the burbs. read more

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Popular bar in the heart of Palatine. Came here last Thursday for a retirement party hosted in the back room. Staff was extremely attentive to the group. There was 2-3 servers coming around constantly to see if anyone needed a drink. I was greeted in the first minute of arriving to see if I needed anything! They do have a drink selection print out menu. But if you want to see ahead of going, for some reason you need to go to: beermenus.com and they search Tap House Palatine to see the full selection. Search done today showed 45 beers on tap; 9 bottles and 12 cans. Lots of beers and specialty drinks. Way more that what is listed on the bar website, especially on the beers. They hosted many local brewery beers and had something for everyone. I was recommended the Cigar City Jai Alai drink. Was pretty good, but I don't think I would order another. There was self serve food for grab. Couple types of wings, chicken fingers, pretzel bread, and salad. I had the chicken fingers and pretzel bread. The chicken was a good bar food type and I enjoyed. The pretzel bread was salty and I was happy to have as it was filling. This bar has several locations in the suburbs and I feel you can't go wrong here. Very popular place too. read more

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THE SHOW MUST GO ON Slow, uncaring service meant I had to host trivia sans beer (dear god, the horrors!!) Palatine is typically way off my radar, but I made an exception on 10/23/19 when asked to be part of a private event in the back room of this Tap House Grill. I was pretty familiar with the area, having been to Durty Nellie's in the past. The lots can be full, so parking may become a challenge. Once I got all my equipment set up in the back room, I was ready for a server to ask me if I wanted something to drink -- I was quite obviously working a gig. That offer never came, and the staff was too busy with other tables to give me so much as a passing glance. Throat dry, I soldiered on and started without anything to quench my thirst. After the show, I sat down at the bar and got two pints of Lost Coast Tangerine wheat ($6.50), followed by a pint of Half Day Meridian wit ($6.50). Both were great choices. I hadn't eaten anything all day, so I put in two food orders while watching the Nationals dismantle the Astros in Game 2 of the World Series. I started with the "everything" pretzel sticks ($10) that came with nacho cheese and honey mustard. Five large rods (teehee) were covered in sesame seeds, poppyseed, salt & pepper, and honestly it was just way too much going on. Maybe some people are into those kinds of bagels, but for me, meh. Remembering how much I loved their boneless wings ($11 for a 1/2lb), I got an order of them tossed in spicy ketchup w/cup of blue cheese. They tasted great, a perfect balance of heat & flavor, definitely would get these again. The veggie stix that came with were a pretty weak offering of wet celery and some sad baby carrots. Bread = 3.5 Circuses = 2 After being totally ignored by servers in the back room, I continued to get the cold shoulder at the bar. I was there for nearly 90 minutes and in that time, the bartender maybe said a maximum of three words. Even after she brought out my 2 apps, I never got checked on again until I asked for the bill (which took a while on its own). Halloween decorations were nice, though, I'll give them that. Lots of cobwebs, fake spiders, caution tape in the hallways, fun without being tacky. Men's restroom was clean, I think they had space-age hand dryers. * TL;DR * The good news is that Tap House locations are still averaging 4 stars in my book (Tap House Westmont [RIP] = 5*, Tap House Palatine = 3*). It took more than 20 minutes for appetizers to come out, which if they were time-consuming items I could understand....but c'mon guys, they were freakin' pretzels & wings. Other locations have both on their menu, so I knew exactly how long they should've taken. Hint: it's way faster than 20 minutes. If it were a busy night (it wasn't), maybe getting shunned by servers would make more sense. It was a Wednesday, and more than one server acted like I didn't exist. Doesn't matter that I was hosting trivia, I'm a customer too, and I deserve the same level of attention. Recommendation? Leaning towards 'no'. read more

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My wife and I was in yesterday for the Bears Game, The food was wonderful, which is the only reason why I gave them 1 star and not the 5 stars they would have received if there was ANY SERVICE! The service was the WORST my wife and I ever experienced! We were sitting at the bar and the Bartender who I found out the name was Kelli, NEVER came to us to allowed us to order drinks after the initial drink. Me and my wife had empty glasses for over 3 quarters of the game. She only seemed interested in her "regulars" as she was constantly talking to them who were 4 seats away from us. How hard is her to remove her "blinders" and ask us if we want another drink. Apparently, she was did not want to serve us any drinks. read more

Was here on Friday September 14th for there Jimmy buffet special....server came got our drinks we ordered the cheeseburgers food comes she asked how everything is looking...before we even got a bite in....then she never came back...my cheeseburger was under cooked when she finally came back I told her she asked if I wanted it cooked more I said no by this time my friend was already done eating, once again she left we had to flag her down for the check and yep she disappeared again before we could pay!! read more

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We went here last and it was exceptional. I will say a big part of that was our waiter, Nick. He is such a respectful young man and made our visit better. The food was terrific and it was brought out fast. It's a great environment, maybe a little loud but that's to be expected:) We will continue to frequent Tap House in Palatine read more

Four Old Fashions, then a separate line item surcharge for Orange Bitters "if we have". Laughably absurd. Just make the drinks $11.25. This doesn't seem to bode well for your business model. And I stopped coming here after you 86'd the BLT. Good luck in the future! read more

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