I've been to Taps numerous times and I'm always looking forward to checking out any new items on the menu!! This time we came for Happy Hour and we love everything we have tasted. The Waygu sandwich is a lovely addition on the menu. The beef is juicy and the bread is toasted nicely. I hope it will stay on the menu since it's so delicious!! The beer tiramisu is definitely a must try. I love the location that it's by the river so I can always feels the breeze. The service is always great. It's a great place for anytime of the day! read more

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My experience on a Thursday night: Arrived at 5:50 pm - Nobody at the hostess station. 5 minutes pass, hostess arrives and sits us. Odd. Seated and try to make eye contact with the 3 servers/helpers running around - nobody will make eye contact. This is not good. Finally flag down our server and order a beer. Runner is quick with the beer. Its looking up. What occurred over the next 15-20 minutes was a master class in ignoring a table. Our server passed by our table on at least 10 occasions, she was assigned tables in no logical order .... zooming to the back, outside, inside and wherever. Her eyes firmly focused on her little handheld computer every time she passed. During this time, she greeted other tables, carried waters, beer/drinks, took orders, spent some time communicated with other staff. She was working ... but we were ignored. 6:20pm - We are done. This place sucks. Finally got her attention and paid for the beer and walked over to Luma Bar and Grill where we received 5 star attention. To her credit she apologized and offered to comp the beer, but I refused. Paid her for the beer and a $1 tip because the real issue was created by management. 1. Beer was cold and quick to our table - 2 stars. 2. Food - No comment because we could not order in a reasonable amount of time (within the first 20 minutes of sitting down). Couldn't order an appetizer (was going to try the poutine with bacon) and and a few entrees and more drinks, but that was not possible this night. 3. View - Good. 4. Management - Never saw an obvious manager helping, just servers, a runner and bartender. That said, if you are going to operate the restaurant understaffed and not be on the floor then you need to have your servers work in sections and not have tables sprinkled throughout the restaurant. 5. Staff - Needs training, at a minimum, make eye contact and let your guests know they have been seen, which will go along way in getting some grace. A simple acknowledgement that "I see you and will be with you shortly" is fundamental to getting a 2 star v. 5 star review because we all get the fact that you were understaffed this evening. read more

If you love beer, sports, and a quality bar food, look no further. Taps is known for their rotating craft beer menu (from local and afar breweries), their wings, and their river front views. Bar or patio seating are my favorite, just depending if there is a sports game on or the sun in shining. Due to the indoor/outdoor concept, there can be quite a few flies which is annoying while trying to eat when inside. Service is fair, can be slower if busy if seating anywhere but bar. read more

The food is excellent and the location on the river is lovely. Fish and chips are superb, and the beer selection offers something for everyone. read more

Enjoyed a drink with the pretty views and yummy fried Brussel sprouts! Kid friendly casual bar with outdoor connect four and jenga. Service was really slow but I think holiday weekend crowd was probably more packed than usual. read more

Taps on the River - Pretty views - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

Finally the perfect bacon cheeseburger! So good! Wonderful service and great ambiance! read more

Taps on the River - The best bacon cheeseburger!! - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

Food, service and ambiance 10/10. The burgers are amazing and the staff is fantastic. We eat here at least 2 times a month Poutine fries are highly recommended read more

Food is always good and service is great. Love sitting outside on the river. They have a large assortment of beers and ales. You will find at least one you will love. read more

We love Taps! Great beer list and the perfect brewery food menu. The chicken Caesar wrap was great and we loved the salt and pepper fries. We sat outside and there is a lovely view of the water. Jessica was our waitress and she was awesome!! Thanks girl read more

Taps on the River - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

This is a great place to grab a beer and take in the ambience of the Petaluma river. Their beer list is extensive and rotating with probably 30 different beers from all over the world. The food menu offers something from everyone and you have a choice with inside or outside seating. Oh and there are plenty of TV's near the bar area if catching a sporting event is your thing. read more

This was my first time going to this popular Petaluma eatery! We were seated right on the edge of the river outside, and the view was killer. Out server was super sweet, although the service was a little slow. Otherwise it was a great experience! The beer list is extensive which is great! I got the Cooperage Amber Ale, which was delicious. We started with the buffalo cauliflower, and it was genuinely an 11/10. The cauliflower was cooked perfect, and wasn't mushy at all. A must-try if you go here! For my entree I ordered the steak caesar, which I enjoyed and would probably order again. The steak was seasoned well and paired great with the salad. It wasn't overdressed and was overall a great meal. I would definitely recommend trying this restaurant at least once! read more

Taps on the River - View from table! - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

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Always a great beer selection, especially around Oktoberfest. Good mix of local beers. Food is okay, best off with burgers. Good wings. read more

Taps on the River - Liter of goodness - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

Came in on a Monfay afternoon. Place wasn't empty but wasn't packed. It was really nice and air conditioned inside but they also have a spacious patio on the river. The service was great, both the bartender and I'm assuming the manager checked on us regularly. If you're not a drinker, they have amazing sodas by Hanks and the root beer is on Draft!! But their selection of brewery beers is fantastic. GET THE SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS. You will not regret it. They were so hot and so perfectly smoked. Served naked but with bbq and ranch/blue cheese on the side. Can't wait to try other things in the menu. read more

Taps on the River - One of the menu as of July 2024 - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

Great fries and cider! Sat at a bench overlooking the river and had a lovely meal. Slightly slower service but food came out fast and it didn't really matter since the view was so nice. Pretty good prices read more

Taps on the River - Smoked wings, garlic fries, fried chicken sandwich. Blurberry and pineapple ciders - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

Shawn won fries are a must if you go. The outdoor patio overlooks the water and its a perfect place for beers and apps. Service is fast & friendly. read more

Taps on the River - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

We ordered the Shawn Won Fries to share. It had sautéed sirloin, caramelized onions & pepper jack cheese, topped with thousand island dressing. It was very tasty and enough for 3 people. We sat outside and the view was of the river. It was very nice. My only complaint was that they started I think a grill and the smoke was coming in where we sat. It was stifling. The staff was friendly and helpful. read more

Taps on the River - Outside seating - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

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Came for lunch on a Saturday. We sat outside on a beautiful sunny day. I had the Sincere apple cider in a can. It was very enjoyable. The food was fantastic. Everything was so freshly made. My party enjoyed a veggie burger, Philly Cheesesteak and Brussel sprouts. I enjoyed BLA - bacon lettuce avocado sandwich. It wasn't so loud that you couldn't hear one another. The music they were playing was nostalgic from the 70's and 80's. I already want to come back. read more

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After spending the day at Dillon Beach, we were looking for a restaurant in Petaluma that would allow our dog Henry to eat with us. We decided on Taps! Starting off with seating - there is a ton of outdoor seating that allows for dogs. We sat at a picnic bench next to the water - beautiful views. My husband got a plain cheeseburger, and I ordered the Mac burger with a small side of garlic fries. It was delicious! The garlic fries were sooo good. We also got a plain meat patty for our pup (he loved it lol). Service was impeccable. Allissa took care of us and was very attentive. We enjoyed our experience and would recommend this place to other pet owners who want to enjoy a nice meal with their fur babies. read more

Taps on the River - Mac burger and small garlic fries - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

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All around good food and drinks and service was also friendly and fun. We will definitely be back soon and with friends.

I've never actually gone here until yesterday, and I was pleased to find a great view and a place where locals can go. It's tucked away and the food was delicious and the people were friendly. read more

Food was good! Tried three options for fries, I think sweet potato was best. Accommodated a big party on the patio, nice heaters going to keep it warm as we were there after dark. read more

We came here for lunch with our furry baby Ginger. We were welcomed and offered to sit inside though we thought probably with the dog we couldn't. It was hot outside so we decided to sit inside. The service was great, we were treated like guests and even our Ginger too. They provided a water bowl for our furry baby. We ordered drinks and a beer flight which comes with a variety of beers. Black Cherry soda and Root beer float. The appetizer was brussel sprouts, garlic fries and we shared the watermelon summer salad with steak and chicken wings. The food was great, the service indeed was great and the ambience is quite comfortable. They do have restrooms outside. It must be definitely amazing to sit outside in the evening to see the view of water and sunsetting skies. I definitely recommend this place as first we were hesitant if it would be like a brewery kind only but the restaurant is great as well. read more

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A great meet up spot for any occasion for a great variety of beer. They have wine too. And allow dogs . Menu stays the same with a few occasional twists which is fun . Service is great . Enjoy indoor while watching variety of tv screens and bar, and enjoy outside with the Petaluma river and fresh air. Pick your scenery. . And just relax . read more

Taps on the River - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

long beer menu and wonderful views at outdoor seating. service was acceptable. noisy. the food was somewhat edible. you should skip this spot if anything else is available for food read more

Our in town go to for wide range of beer options to enjoy with the Salt and Pepper fries. Views of the river and a fresh breeze.

Service was good great place to go for happy hour maybe a beer. Favorite of our group was the mac & cheese.

I used to love taps but this evening I went to dinner and there was 4 people, we all shared appetizers. When the first check came, we put our card down and handed him cash for the tip. When the bill came back, there was an extra 20% added after he said "sorry, I made a mistake so I had to fix it". We got charged "large party" after paying him the cash without it being on the original bill....this felt very deceitful. I would expect more from this establishment. I am very disappointed, especially from the same server I have had before and always tipped. read more

Steady and reliable bar food. Right on the water with outdoor seating. A bit pricey, but on par with the area. People make fun of me, but I LOVE the Mac and Cheese. The beer and cider list is awesome! read more

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Went there today for the first time with my parents and wife after the Petaluma Antique Fair. Food was amazing, wait staff was super nice, and beers were delicious. Their Oktoberfest options were so good. I highly recommend anyone who hasn't been here to try it out. Great Tavern/Pub type setting with a great beer garden feel on the river. read more

Great downtown on the water location, excellent service, and wide variety of beers on tap. Tried something new I've never experienced before and very glad we've stopped by on this Mother's Day weekend. So of you ever in and want to give it a shot, check out Aventinus, which is a bit on the pricier note, however definitely worth it! Although, don't get me wrong, Paulaner on tap is always excellent and always available. Thank you Jessica for keeping up with us, great suggestions and quality service. Will definitely be back to get more. read more

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Right on the waterfront, wonderful ambiance and our server was engaged and very helpful on the menu and local places. Ask for Jessica she was awesome. The food was delicious and tasty. The beer was fun to search for, a huge online list and the weather was fantastic. We came at lunch midweek. The cauliflower was excellent, I think the best we have had anywhere. I liked the kalamata olives in my salad. Definitely coming back. read more

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Great food, always enjoy the specials! Great beer selection. Service is always friendly and helpful. Love the outdoor area. Kid and pet friendly. Highly recommended! read more

Looking forward to having lunch here today they were suppose to open at 11:30, it is now 11:55 and still closed The workers were eating food and laughing at 11:35 O had asked them if they were opening and the one worker said ill ask the boss so we waited and still nothing happened. Extremely disappointed and so unprofessional on their part. There were several other people waiting that ended up leaving out of frustration. So the restaurant across the way called Luma got our business Taps lost good business today read more

Very pleasant experience! This was our first ever visit to Taps and it was on an early Friday afternoon. We usually, don't stop there because when they have live music, the place gets very crowded and laud. On this visit the place was rather quiet, so we walked in and sat outside. We ended up trying a few of their tap beers on their menu and they were all wonderful! I do not remember the names of them all, but the two that I recall were Pivo Pils and Hofbrau Original. They also had a beer with citrus (orange) flavor that tasted very good and I am not even a fan of fruity beer! To go with the beer, we ordered their Smoked Pork Cheese Fries and Buffalo Wings. The wings were good, but the Smoked Pork Cheese Fries was very good. Now the service! I have read about some of the reviews and the business owner's response to them and frankly I am very surprised. Our waitress, whose name I do not recall, was wonderful. She took her time to listen to our beer preference and recommend what ended up to be right on mark for each and everyone of us. She was very good about checking on our table to make sure we were doing alright. We really liked her. It was a beautiful day and our table outside had a perfect view of the water, so we enjoyed the beer, the food, the service and the scenery. read more

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Chill out on the water deck patio and take in the beautiful history of Petaluma. Great location with great food and atmosphere. This time the fellas got together and went on a ride up from San Rafael to Petaluma and wanted to relax and vibe while having a drink from their amazing beer selection - yes, there menu included double and triple IPA's this go-round. I had my mind set on wings and ordered the Chicken Sando when I saw someone else had ordered one and it looked so yummy. It was. The wings were good and the smoked wings were even better. Overall service is nice too. TAPS most def, is a place to hang out after a good ride. Just remember to take a stroll to walk it all off before you get back on the bike. read more

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Taps is always a good place to grab a drink and a bite to eat. There is always a wide variety of beers from all over California and even some international options to choose from. I usually opt for the cider options or if I'm not in a drinking mood their root beer is absolutely amazing too! In addition to beer, they offer traditional pub food of burgers, salads, fried food (wings, fries, brussels sprouts, etc.). I love the outdoor patio on the Petaluma river. This is a perfect spot on summer days or even on winter nights as they have heaters. Taps is a close walk over the bridge to downtown Petaluma. There is a large parking lot right next to Taps so it's a nice addition to not have to find downtown parking, which can be hard to come by sometimes. read more

The bar food and beer at this spot are on point. I liked my beer, the stone brewing co 25th anniversary beer. The Pilsner was also good. From the food, I really liked the bacon mac and cheese and the fish and chips. The fish was really crispy which I liked. It was nice seeing the water from where we were sitting. read more

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Add Taps to the list of restaurants that raise their prices and still add a %4.5 minimum wage mandate to the bill instead of paying their staff a livable wage. The location is great. Some of the staff ignore you if you sit in the beer garden or off to the side. The food is up and down. Excellent beer selection. The bathrooms are disgusting. The last handful of times we've been here I was served a glass of wine with a side of lipstick on the rim. read more

I never regret coming to Taps. We always leave happy. 5 stars for atmosphere and service, 3.5-4 stars for food. Great selection of beers (as you would expect). Perfect spot for meeting up after work with coworkers, or dining on the early side with small children. They have a solid kids' menu. My favorites are the deep-fried Brussels sprouts and the fried chicken sandwich (bacon on the side). For the reviewers complaining about the location or the flies...surely you can see that it's on the Petaluma river? Don't eat at a river restaurant if you're weirded out by nature. read more

Taps on the River - Fried chicken sandwich (bacon on the side) - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

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Love this place. If I'm looking for a place to meet up with friends this is the place. Service has always been good, food is good, and it's great for outdoor views and comfort. read more