Stumbled upon this spot while wandering around after checking into the hotel next door. We grabbed a beer from the bar and settled onto one of the patios to take in the scenery. Ended up striking up a conversation with one of the employees, Blade, who was fantastic. We mentioned how much we admired the potted floral arrangements lining the patio, every detail felt so intentional and looked absolutely beautiful. Blade gave credit to one of the owners, Elvie Cartwright. Well Elvie, if you see this: you have an incredible green thumb and an artist's eye for beauty. Kudos. And excellent call on hiring wonderful staff like Blade. read more

Taprock restaurant is a big beautiful building with lots of dining options, it always busy and usually there's a wait to be seated, we went on a weekday and had a 10 min wait, it was very busy at 4:30. Our seating was in the bar downstairs which was very busy and noisy which was ok for 2 of us unfortunately 2 of our party were deaf and that was an issue for visiting. Our dinners: clam linguine, small clams in butter wine sauce was good, lots of broth and noodles could have had more clams. Dinner salads were great, big, crisp and fresh. Hubby had the meatballs with whipped potatoes, not a big meal but very tasty. I often buy ribeye steaks at the Cartwright's market and they are wonderful. Cartwright's owns Taprock restaurant so I figured that's the steak they'd serve but no it was thin and tough like a top round steak, it was cooked med rare that I ordered. It wasn't cheap, won't order again. Margaritas were very good. Service was excellent and there was lots of hired help in all areas. Our waitress was attentive, personable and we enjoyed her service. read more

We had a lovely evening here. The atmosphere is casual with a beautiful view, and the staff were warm and attentive -- even management checked in to make sure we were enjoying our night. The caprese salad was excellent with fresh flavorful burrata, cherry tomatoes lightly dressed in oil and garlic, balanced balsamic, arugula, microgreens, and edible flowers -- thoughtful and elevated. The bacon-wrapped filet special was one of the most tender steaks I've had in a long time, and we were told it came from a local butcher. The mahi mahi tacos were juicy and well-cooked, though warm or toasted tortillas would make them even better. It would be great to see more detail on the menu about local sourcing. As a visitor, that makes the experience feel even more special. Looking forward to stopping in again someday! read more

Have eaten here before and it's always been fantastic! We weren't disappointed when we stopped for breakfast. Somehow we arrived 5 minutes before lunch, the waitress said she'd give it a try and sure enough out came two fabulous omelette's, one with fruit on the side, the other with potatoes, beautifully prepared. The people around us were having lunch and everything looked good. The prices seem reasonable when compared to other breakfasts I've had in the past. A can't miss spot when in Grants Pass. read more

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When Taprock first changed hands it was a great change. The food was much better than before. So much for change, the quality of food has gone downhill big time and prices have gone up. We were a group of 9 On Friday evening 7/17. I ordered a rib dip. At one time it was prime rib dip now it seems to be roast beef trimmings. I ordered a house Cabernet which is usually about $8.00 when the bill came it was $14.00. Now comes the mandatory $15% gratuity for a group of only 9 people. I can understand the charge for a larger group but not for 9. I usually give 18-20% but since they demanded 15% I got off easy. Thank you Taprock. You shot yourself in the foot! Due to the drop in quality of their food and the rise in prices and a little padding of the bill it is probably my last visit to Taprock! read more

Was hoping to sit upstairs to enjoy view of river and high ceilings. Instead we were taken down to the dungeon room full of noisy bar goers and creaky old chairs. Since Cartwright took over the restaurant has really declined . The menu is lacking in vegetarian choices and the portions are meager. We received 6 incredibly slim zucchini logs aka twigs for 17 dollars Won't be going back as the staff and management didn't bat an eye when I pointed out problems They just said some days are like this ! read more

We went for breakfast and expected to sit outside white apparently you can't do until 10:00. The food was average, my order came out incorrect and it didn't have an over abundance of flavor. Our server was fine. Honestly for the price you pay, grants pass has far better options read more

Beautiful View, Disappointing Food and Service My wife and I recently had dinner at Cartwright's Taprock Northwest Grill in Grants Pass. We were seated at a wonderful table overlooking the river, and we were looking forward to what we expected would be a great meal. Unfortunately, everything went downhill after we ordered. My wife ordered the Filet Mignon with a dinner salad. When I ordered the same meal, our waitress told me they had just run out of Filet Mignon. I asked if my wife's order was still available, and she assured us that it was. Based on her recommendation, I ordered the Rib Eye ($42) along with sautéed mushrooms and a Bacardi & Coke Tall with lime. The problems continued from there: * My drink arrived with no lime. When I asked about it, I was told they only had lime rinds with no juice, so I had to settle for lemon. Had I known this when ordering, I would have chosen a different drink. * My wife specifically requested her salad before the meal, but it arrived at the same time as the entrées, making it pointless as a starter. * I requested no sour cream on my baked potato, yet it arrived piled high with sour cream and had to be sent back. * Both steaks were extremely tough, and we each ate only a small portion before giving up. The biggest disappointment came when the bill arrived. My wife noticed she had been served and charged for a Sirloin Steak instead of the Filet Mignon she ordered. When we questioned the waitress, she replied, "I told you we were out of Filet Mignon." My wife reminded her that she had specifically been told her Filet Mignon was available but not mine. We then asked why it had been substituted with what appeared to be the least expensive steak on the menu without informing us, but we never received a real explanation or apology. Our bill was $91, and unfortunately it was the worst restaurant meal we have had since moving to Grants Pass. The river view is beautiful, but good scenery cannot make up for poor communication, incorrect orders, tough steaks, and a lack of transparency. Had someone simply explained the situation and allowed us to choose another entrée, this review would have been very different. I sincerely hope management uses this feedback to improve, because the location deserves a dining experience that matches the spectacular view. read more

Taprock Northwest Grill - Cartwright's Taprock Northwest Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grants Pass, Oregon

Great spot to eat off the river! The inside is like a nice wood cabin family friendly too! We were visiting family and enjoyed a nice lunch after the Hellgate jet boat ride. I wish I got a picture of everything because it all looked great and tasted great. Only thing was my kids were not a fan of the Mac N cheese because it was what I call "fancy" not your typical Kraft Mac. The adults liked it but my "picky eaters" did not so I would get the chicken nuggets and fries next time! They still enjoyed the lemonade and ate my fries These were great fish and chips! The tartar sauce was very dilly but still good! The service was great too. If you're worried about seating, they take reservations too. read more

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Popped in for a drink and a snack. Beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the Rogue river! We both had the Bloody Mary, it was spicy and had the right amount of horseradish. The garnishes were awesome, bacon was cooked perfectly. We also had the lollipop chicken "wings" they were seasoned and sauced perfectly, the ranch and blue cheese were very good tasted home made. We were eyeballing other tables food and also gawked at every dish that was walked past our table and it all looked really good! Will definitely return to try a proper meal here! Our server was nice, fast and attentive! read more

I have not been here in years, and noticed they are now called Cartrights Taprock so I figured it's worth giving them another try as they are now under new owners? Management? We walked in and noticed only a few tables were filled but the hostess told us it's a half hour wait to get seated? When I asked why, since so many tables were empty she said it was due to the kitchen, so I guess that means they were short staffed? We did wait and eventually got seated. I ordered the lunch special of soup, salad and sandwich. I found it to be quite delicious! The ranch dressing was outstanding and the salad fresh, the soup was very tasty and the BLT had such a great aoli sauce. I was impressed with how good it all tasted! I definitely want to try more things. read more

Taprock Northwest Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grants Pass, Oregon

This place is so beautiful, sitting next to the Rogue river with the most amazing river views. We came for breakfast had the avocado toast with perfectly poached eggs, fruit, and coffee. Our server Chris was super helpful, and speedy taking our orders. Would love to come back for drinks. read more

Taprock Northwest Grill - River view - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grants Pass, Oregon

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So, the net current Yelp rating for Taprock is about 3.2, making Yelp reviewers the bad cops. Suffice to say that this restaurant is elite, in location, architecture, service and the quality of the food. To summarize, it is located on the banks of the Rogue River and is a very large impressive log structure. Lots of table options, with a grand main dining area that is stunning. The river views are also first rate, be it out on the patio or inside at a window seat. The food and drink quality is excellent. Five stars at the very least. read more

Hadn't visited Taprock in several years. But now that Cartwright's Market has taken over management, AND they added a breakfast menu...I had to revisit. It's also much needed, that we have a large group breakfast gathering place, which Grants Pass is in short supply of in my view. Nice view of the Rogue River a nice plus. Sunday morning 11a wait time to be seated was less than 15 min. Table service arrived within a few minutes, and service was good throughout breakfast. I went with my favorite breakfast item which is a chicken fried steak, potatoes, poached eggs, biscuit, and gravy. In house breaded steak, wonderful housemade sausage gravy, and a nice take on a biscuit...not the typical huge tasteless mass you often see, but a flavor filled, moist biscuit with a fried bread taste and texture. I was hoping for shredded hashbrowns, all they offered was O'Brien potatoes....BUT delightfully surprised that theirs is finely chopped, which is a huge improvement over the huge chunks normally served at other places. My partner ordered pancakes which were the size of a Frisbee. Moist, warm, fluffy, and melt in your mouth yummy, with warm maple syrup and whipped butter. After this experience, I'm looking forward to returning to try their lunch and dinner menu items. read more

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Passing through the town and had a great meal and service ! Letty was our waitress (and another woman who sat us to our table ) were very friendly and gave us great service ! We ordered the ribeyes and zucchini logs 10/10 steak was delicious ! Also ordered the bread pudding ... still dreaming of it now ! read more

We took our 12-person extended family to brunch at Cartwright's Taprock before Christmas and were exceptionally pleased with the service, food and overall experience. The setting is great with beautiful views through their large picture windows. We were greeted pleasantly and promptly shown to our table. Douglas was amazingly attentive taking care of us, intuiting our every need or desire. Some of us hadn't seen each other for years, so we made life more challenging by changing seats throughout the meal - which Douglas and the team seamlessly accommodated. The food was served promptly and was perfect for our needs. While several of us chose one of their wide range of Benedicts, we also had several of other dishes for our diverse tastes. Coffee, water and other drinks were constantly refreshed. We're big fans of Cartwright's Taprock and will continue to be repeat customers when we visit. Highly recommend. read more

Loved the window view. Very nice atmosphere. All four of us had burgers, it was great ordering the burgers the way we wanted the meat cooked. They were all very good. The unfortunate part is the sides that come with the burgers are very high in carbs. So many people are on low carb diets as diabetic people, a small green salad would be a great option, however it costs extra to get a healthier option. Service was nice. No complaints, other than a healthier option on the sides. read more

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Tried Taprock under new ownership for breakfast this morning 1. Ambience is fantastic 2. Breakfast menu is short on selections. No biscuits and gravy. No chicken fried steak and eggs. No breakfast sandwich. ONE pancake was 7.00. 3. Ordered over medium eggs and received almost over hard. My breakfast partners toast was burnt on the edges 4. Highlight was the breakfast hash 5. 45.00 bill. Was it worth it? Not really. Service was ok. read more

We took a ride up to Grants Pass to visit Taprock which we hadn't been to in a while. We took Dad for Fathers Day. It was a nice day out and we had the dog so we sat on the outside patio. Nice view of the water and bridge. There are beautiful plants and animal statues all around. We were seated right away and given menus. We ordered some cocktails and lunch. We split the Patty Melt and waffle fries. The Patty Melt was very greasy which made the bread fall apart and hard to eat. The fries were cooked perfectly. read more

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We went to Tap Rock for Thanksgiving and had an incredible meal! We all ordered prime rib which came with soup or salad, stuffing, mashed potatoes and a dessert. All our prime rib orders were different as far as rare, med rare, well. Each one was done perfectly and were very large servings! Our waitress Randi was amazing, remembering fine details and very attentive. We are thinking of going again next Thanksgiving. It was also a huge turnout. read more

First time here and it was delicious! I had the ribs and my friend got the fish n chips and she said the coleslaw was delicious! We sat outside with a great view of the river with ducks.service was nice, everyone was nice. Place was clean with lots of room so you're not on top of the other tables. We will definitely come back...gotta try the breakfast next time! read more

Taprock Northwest Grill - Enough for next day leftovers - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grants Pass, Oregon

This wonderful restaurant exceeded expectations. The food was excellent, the service was over the top starting with the hostess. She had me go out and bring rowdy my wonderful dog in with me. read more

Taprock Northwest Grill - Rowdy enjoying being with his human and making sure I brought him home some leftovers. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grants Pass, Oregon

Amazing view & great service! They were a bit short staffed d/t season winding down, but had us seated in 20min & food came out piping hot. I really enjoyed the smoked chicken wings w/thai chili sauce & my fettuccine w/grilled salmon was super rich /creamy. Ribeye was cooked exactly how my sis requested. I would have enjoyed the clam chowder if they left the corn out. Calamari strips were delicious, they just need to work on getting the batter/breading to stick. Maybe the bed of lettuce made em bit soft after it was fried. Great dinner before I fly back to San Diego read more

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we had a big party, so we were prepared for a longer wait even with our reservation, they told us 20 min, it took 45 to be seated. Again not the biggest deal, but after that wait it took another hour to get our food, which left us impatient and hungry. Food was average, but cocktails were yummy and reasonably priced. Servers were nice, but I'm guessing maybe a little understaffed read more

The only thing that saved this meal was the waiter. Asked for a medium rare steak, was brought a steak that on the fringes was well done and maybe made it to medium by the time I got to the middle. I NEVER blame a waiter for problems in the kitchen. Perhaps for the fact that the steak was sourced through the owners meat company was a halfway saving factor. Please have your line chefs review their thermometer protocol. Pull a steak at 120-125, let it sit for a couple and you get a med rare steak. The bread pudding was cold. The wife ordered the mahi mahi tuna tacos and I literally had to rip the fish to get a piece to taste. DRY .The only reason this review has 3 stars is because I hit the wrong star. Overall if this is one of the better restaurants in Grants Pass, I feel sorry for ya. BTW the view was spectacular, but this is a restaurant, not a view spot. Thank you for for your attention this matter. read more

I want to like this place so much, but they routinely just miss the mark. Their parking lot looks big enough, but I usually have to circle to find a spot. They have a beautiful riverfront location, so you'll want to dine while it's still light out and you can see the exterior. The interior decor is fitting. The food is above average, but the prices are just average. The service is usually good, but sometimes I feel like maybe our server is having a bad day. They're only getting three stars is because of our experience during our last visit. 1) They were out of at least one entree. 2) Soups and salads came out only about two minutes before our entrees. 3) Four entrees came out, then we had to wait 8+ minutes for the other three entrees. The manager reluctantly came by to see how our meal was, and offered to comp us. We requested to have our beverages comp'd, but instead he offered us each a desert item (which we weren't interested in ordering). So, not a good experience on our last visit. read more

Great restaurant right by the Rogue River. Views were amazing and you may walk around the river. Food was excellent and fast service. Steak and sandwiches with French fries were well down and tender. Staff were really friendly and attentive. Restaurant interior was highly decorated with woods and bear statues. Highly recommend to dine here and I would eventually return here again. read more

First time here in a long time, and had recently heard Cartwright's took it over so decided to give it another try. Love the decor/atmosphere downstairs, my Philly cheese steak was very good. Waitress was great! Will definitely go back! read more

The service was great. The food was just ok. I got the prime rib, it was cooked perfectly but not much flavor. I got a loaded baked potato but it was way undercooked. I got the old fashioned and it was one of the best I've ever had read more

The Taprock was bought out from the original owners and Cartwrights has done a decent job restoring a failing menu to it's original standard. The food is good, but not the best; as is the service. I am hopeful that the menu will continue to improve and that the new owners give it back the same ambiance, food quality, and taste it deserves. I enjoy coming here for the view, and now I can also re-enjoy the quality of food. read more

The location, building, just beautiful.. after 3 tries for family gatherings over 3 years I'm done. Fire the manger !!! Make food from scratch.. this manager thinks the prepackaged food fried or warmed is cooking? What next Hot Pockets, honestly frozen food fried... oh ya tartar sauce from a bottle. You've got this beautiful place on the River and none know how to season, food, grill fresh fish, chicken, beef or vegetables.. how about real rice or potatoes with some imagination not from a box of instant. Facebook has better ideas for recipes. The owner must enjoy bleeding money down the River.. what a shame Location and beautiful is all it's got.. unless your there to drink read more

We had a lovely time as a family. Food was excellent and service was too. Special nod to Soapy (weird name for a girl) she was an amazing hostess and was able to accommodate a table for 12 people on short notice. What a delight. Soapy you are a local treasure! read more

We LOVE this place. Since Cartwrights "moved in", the place just keeps getting better and better! Great food. Great management. Great service. Great bartenders and quality drinks. Great happy hour. Always clean. Beautiful view as usual. Amazing outdoor sitting (I think seasonal). This place has so much to offer. Upstairs for a relaxing atmosphere or downstairs in the bar lounge for a fun atmosphere and is dog friendly! Did I mention how fabulous the food is? Where do I start? The appetizers.... Dynamite Roll, wings or salmon sliders. Entree.... steaks, any sandwhich, Prime Rib, fish and chips, caesar salad, or the seafood pasta special they sometimes have. This is our new 'go to' when we eat out. read more

Really enjoyed our recent midday lunch here I had a luncheon special with the turkey cheddar sandwich. Soup was delicious albeit a little thin for me, blue cheese dressing outstanding! my wife had the veggie burger and felt it was worthy. Our only suggestion here would be to find a better ketchup! Offering here is crummy at best. It contains high fructose corn syrup. Cartwright's stands for quality, I have to question where else they're cutting corners?. Very nice atmosphere and service read more

Definitely a tourist stop that offers good views of the River. Service was alright, food was just okay.

Picked this restaurant for dinner because we are traveling with a dog. Seated us on the patio which had a beautiful view of the Rogue River at sunset. Our server Dawn was awesome, always checking on us and the food was delicious. Will definitely stop here again when traveling through. Thank you for a wonderful dinner after a long road trip. Highly recommend! read more

I ordered the Rib dip sandwich to go and the meat was tough and the dip wasn't included. Frustrating.

We were looking forward to our dinner at Taprock, celebrating a birthday. Unfortunately, that's not how the evening went. We were sat quickly, and that is where the service ended. We waited thirty minutes for someone to take our order. I had to ask the hostess staff for water. When our server did arrive about ten minutes later, he was rushed and made sure we knew it. We ordered. Hurray! We proceeded to wait for twenty minutes for our salads to arrive. (Of note, the table that arrived after us were finished with their entire meal and paying the bill by this point. And the table that arrived after them, were finishing dessert.) After waiting another twenty minutes, I spoke to the manager, Colin. He barely listened to my comments, but was aware of our table not being served, and went to check on our food. It arrived shortly thereafter, albeit with cold fries and lukewarm meat. We noted the fries and waited for a new basket to arrive. We thought dessert was a good idea (we were wrong), so we ordered a dish of ice cream and a crème brûlée. We waited and waited. We gave up. On my way out, I noted to the staff that after everything, the desserts did not even arrive. They said they were understaffed and dismissed my complaint. (One person seemed to be shocked of how long we had been in the restaurant.) To be honest, if staffing was such an issue, the other tables that arrived after us would have also still been there. They had left some time previously. I am sympathetic of staffing shortages and would have been more forgiving, if it wasn't offered as an excuse, or if other tables experienced the same shortage. We spent two hours in the restaurant to be disappointed. We do not plan to return. read more

Sooo good and so fast! We both were really impressed. The steaks taste amazing so much better now that Cartwrights is a part of it. Definitely recommend read more

Taprock Northwest Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grants Pass, Oregon

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The staff here is SO friendly!! Colin is so much fun! Blade was a great server, the food came quickly, the drinks were very tasty! read more