My family and I rarely go out for dinner. Went to taps tonight and it's a mess. The server spilled vinegar on the table and didn't clean it. We did not get silverware, napkins, or condiments. Also, my daughter has a rare food allergy and has a limited diet. The server said she had to talk to the chef just to boil a hot dog in clean water. This is because they boil hot dogs in old pasta water (the server told us this). Our 3 1/2 yo son needed to use the bathroom. It was filthy and there was a financially less fortunate person urinating on the floor instead on in the urinal. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

When I made a comment about the 1" head on the beer he drew for me, the manager pompously pronounced it a "perfect pour." I agree, for together with the 14oz beer (since when was a pint 14oz?), now 12oz, charged out at 16oz prices, it was perfect - for the profit margin. read more

Great Food! I've tried several items and all incredibly delicious! Especially the Fish and Chips as well as the incredible Chicken Burger. The best I've ever had. read more

Don't recommend for the food, great place for the beer. The 3 of us all got burgers. Buns were badly burnt, meat was defiantly frozen. Produce not the freshest. But do go for the beer. read more

Taps is always a nice place to end up or start your Petaluma adventure. Beers on tap to please any palette. Food is always on point to satisfy most cravings. All around a great place to hang with significant other or the whole gang! read more

Amazing Beer list! We came for a beer and ended up ordering a flight each. It was so hard to decide what beer to select. Fun atmosphere and a great view of the Petaluma River. We didn't end up ordering food but it looked yummy. Prices are good, but the beer is absolutely amazing. If your a beer geek your going to love it here! read more

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

They were so rude when I sat down at a friends table. Will never go here again. I have had bad experiences in the past but tonight confirmed that this is a piece of crap place to go. Would give zeros everytime. The server was rude and made me feel bad for trying to order a drink while they were still open for another hour. I wish I got the servers name because I would call her out. She had so much satisfaction by telling me they wouldn't serve me. read more

They have a good selection of beers however they are overpriced. Do yourself a favor, and don't order food. The German style pretzel with beer cheese looked like a frozen pretzel and cheese that tasted like onion soup. It was sad. read more

I would never go here again!! We popped in here for brunch! Bad food! Bad service! We sat towards the back of the restaurant at the end of the bar inside, sat next to a group who were on the right. They were loud obnoxious and swearing. We realized that half the group were actually workers there that had brought some friends etc. Staff on the clock engaged with them instead of asking them to tone it down a little. Food was very bland! And cold! lots of cool hip brewery spots in Petaluma with great food. Taps is NOT one of them. read more

The food we ordered was spot on. The four stars is because we didn't really order anything from the burgers/ mains so it's a conservative rating. We ended up with fried Brussels sprouts, cheese board, shrimp skewers, & a mixed greens salad. I ended up dipping the pita bread into the crack filled side sauce that came with the Brussels sprouts. The beer my bestie got was the peachy one recommended with the skewers. I ordered a Napa Valley pinot grigio if I'm remembering correctly. 10/10 would recommend if you want a quality meal that feels filling and fresh. PS. Lolz at people complaining about "slow service"- you're obviously not from the chill parts of NorCal. Life is a pleasant stroll up here and this place is perfect for enjoying some beer or savoring some wine next to the river. read more

Taps on the River - Fried Brussels sprouts, cheese board, shrimp skewers, salad, & libations (my favorite old school word)=successful girls night - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

Great location right on the riverfront. They A lot of great beers on tap. The food is good. The staff are very friendly. I highly recommend this place if you're in Petaluma. Stop on by and have a drink and a bite to eat you won't be disappointed. You can walk across the bridge and head over to other places in the downtown area! read more

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

I went there for lunch with about seven or eight other coworkers last Tuesday. I've been sick ever since I shared this information with several people that was with me. They also had a horrible dining experience. I certainly would like to talk to the manager. I have lost 4 days of work because of the bad food. I certainly would love to talk to the manager about this. Please get back to me I would like to get a refund! I don't need any gift cards because I don't plan on coming back to this restaurant. read more

I want to come back for brunch! $12 bottomless mimosas! Came for the first time last night, and happened upon friends so we joined their large group. The beer list can be overwhelming because there are soooo many options, from great local brewers, al the way to San Diego. My suggestion would be to narrow it down to 2-3 and ask for sample tasters of those to start if it's your first time or if you want to try some of the beers you are unfamiliar with. Also, use your server! Ours was super helpful in getting me to narrow down my selection. We tried the fried brussel sprouts and steak Caesar salad. Brussels were piping hot and went nicely with the accompanying aioli. Steak Caesar was also a win. Two medium (whole) romaine hearts were perfectly dressed with their yummy Caesar and an abundant amount of good quality parm. A handful of croutons finished off the plate. Will return! read more

It's hard to write about a place that you ended up leaving because you got pretty much ignored. A young girl waiting on the one table that was outside and all I saw was one guy at the bar. It was after the lunch hour and I didn't see anyone else. I stood where it said "wait for hostess", and was completely ignored as in not even acknowledged while she continued to talk to the table for sometime. A guy came riding up on his bicycle and left it out on the patio and although she knew I was standing there, (I eventually got a quick hello ) she talked to him and answered his questions first on where to sit etc. She stared at me without saying anything, and I said, can I sit outside? And then she asked how many and I said just myself. I got the menu and sat there and she never came back. I didn't see her inside, I didn't see her outside.... so I left. The beers look interesting but maybe for another time... Probably not. read more

We came here to meet friends it was our first time. We all sat at the bar on a Friday night. Hostess was very pleasant and friendly. But the people working behind the bar were not. I was actually starting to get offended with their lack of personality. When i ask for a drink menu and regular menu i don't expect it to be a chore. It's your job and im at a restaurant. They were also out of a lot of beer my friends wanted to try. So that sucked. I ordered the special "Beef Stew" it was very rich and gave me a stomach ache. Looked more like thick dog food. I would not recommend ordering that or putting it back on the menu as a special unless you get online and actually get a better recipe. With thick chunks of meat and veggies. One friend ordered the pulled pork. It had a great smokey flavor and a lot of meat. One suggestion would be to add coleslaw with that or as a side. So it contracts the smoke flavor from the bbq sauce. Either way with that bad of service and ok food. I wont be back. read more

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

One of my favorite places for a beer on the river. Love the patio and now they allow dogs in a certain area of the patio. Way cool! They always have a huge beer and cider list, many of which are local Norcal beers. Food is okay. Love the huge picnic style tables and the fact that it's right on the Petaluma river. Great view, great vibe, great beer list. read more

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

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Taps located in Petaluma. This is a good brewery with delicious food! Definitely not your average brewery with pub food. A wide variety of beers on tap with delicious, quality food. We had the salt & pepper wings which are awesome. I am a sucker for chicken wings, and salt and pepper. Winning! We split the chuckwagon burger - bison, pork belly, hush puppy strings and mustard BBQ sauce (which I am now determined to learn how to make). Let me just say, Wow! Not too greasy, and you can taste every ingredient with every bite! For drinks I had the spiced chai cider made by Schilling. That in itself is dessert! I'm always one to order a beer but wow this cider was too good. The kind that is not too sweet, bubbly, a little bit of a bite, and the hint of spice. Yum. I will be back for this!! So if you're in the north bay, coming back from wine country, or looking for a good spot to stop for lunch or dinner, check it out! You won't go wrong. read more

Taps on the River - Salt & Pepper wings! - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

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What a treat! Excellent selection of beers, friendly service and a relaxing patio. Lots of fun stuff on the menu, but we were recuperating from a long bike ride and not ready for a meal. Our waiter brought us a couple samples and came back quickly to take our orders. Service was perfect, no hovering, but checked back when it looked like we were getting low or ready to go. We'd read reviews that were pretty negative about the service, but that was definitely NOT our experience. read more

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

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Taps is a cool place to do brunch, lunch, or dinner on the river. With a wide variety of beers, bottomless mimosas for breakfast, and amazing appetizers, this is a place any Petaluman should frequent. I've been here on several occasions, be it for, after dinner beers, late night aps and drinks, or brunch. The place can be a bit crowded and the service a little wanting, when it's busy though. Tonight we waited 3 minutes before even being officially greeted despite seating being very available. P.S. Try the deep fried brussels sprouts! read more

Taps on the River - Hop Stoopid, and hard root beer float. - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

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Perfect spot for brunch, an easy afternoon on the deck, or happy hour. Every meal has been great. One time they jacked up our order (ran out of breakfast during brunch) and not only did they hook up a fat gift certificate, but they made us an off-the-menu smorgasbord to sober us up! They have a fun, easy family environment. The beer selection is strong, decent wines, and a really good if not simple menu. One of our regulars. read more

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

Gorgeous new location right by the water front of Petaluma. I ordered a root beer and it was delicious. My boyfriend ordered a German beer and he enjoyed it. We decided to try their "soft opening menu" of food. The taps' poutine was our first appetizer. Fries with cheese curds and a house made brown gravy. One bite of these fries and I was disgusted. The gravy was bland and the basket it come in was torn. And gravy on fries? Uhhh no. Next was the taps' "famous" wings, the buffalo sauce tasted like it was straight out of a jar. The wings itself were over cooked, poor quality and dowsed in the horrible sauce. Lastly we tried their 4505 hot dog. The dog came plain with no sides of relish or onion. I had to ask for sauerkraut and it came out dry as fuck and warm!!! Yuck. The bread it was on was super dry and nothing special. The fries tasted like they were frozen. Not at all impressed with the food. However, it is a great place to drink a beer and bounce for food. Service was good and helpful gentlemen. I'd like to see more women bartenders and I'm a woman myself, imagine how guys must feel. Haha read more

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

5 stars on beer. 3 stars on food. Zero for using styrofoam take out containers. They need to get with the times and use compostable containers. read more

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

Yummy food, cold beer, excellent service and perfect location by water. Dog friendly outdoor patio. Highly recommend this fun venue.

Terrible service . Sat at the bar for 30 minutes with the menu in front of me and never got an order in for food. No one bothered to ask. The regulars came and went while I sat, being ignored . Staff rather gossip with their back turned than make eye contact . Management would drop off orders and orders were not even correct for the people who were able to get them in. Customer service here is terrible. Staff and management don't seem to care about people they don't recognize. It's let's new customers know they don't really matters. read more

I love this place. The staff is always super friendly. Even when it's packed on a Saturday night, they take time to talk about beer and food with you. Very knowledgeable and willing to please and educate. Always a great selection of beer and super yummy, high-quality food. read more

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

After parking the car in the downtown area, our noses led us to Taps. When it is busy, if you don't mind (we didn't), they have community table style seating outdoors. And in our true form, we ordered a few things to try some dishes out. The brussel sprouts were the most memorable. It was like we couldn't get enough. My next favorite was the root beer. It reminded me of how root beer is supposed to taste (flash from the past). My husband loved his burger and beer. I agree with the reviewer who mentioned bringing a sweatshirt with you. When the breeze picks up in the evening... brrrrr. But it's a wonderful location, right on the river, that will bring a smile to your face. read more

Kyle was an absolute blast! Hard to beat a great food great beer spot right on the river but congratulations taps you have a server that did so! Kyle is the absolute man! Humble, polite, knowledgeable, a super joy to have been served by someone so invested in making the customers feel more than at home! Thank you Kyle and thank you Taps!!! read more

Large selection of beer Beer selections changes constantly I enjoy the food, a great happy hour menu (super deal!) Regular menu is good too Nice that it's right on the water with good views Service has always been on point and attentive I recommend the bacon wrapped hotdog and #2 spicy buffalo wings. These just happen to be favorites of mine. read more

My husband and I have been here several times. Yesterday we came and sat with our daughter and parents on the patio. The food was decent, but the service was disappointing. My husband and mother in law both ordered a Heroine IPA. Hers tasted flat, and his tasted off- like the lines hadn't been serviced in months. He brought it to our server's attention. She took the beer back to the bar, and returned with it, insisting that she tried it and it was fine, that it was likely his "wrecked palette" from drinking the Dogfish 120 before. Unacceptable behavior. I have been a server for nearly 20 years, and I would never behave this way. When everyone at the table insisted it was off, or incorrect, replace the damn beer. Don't try to convince us we are wrong, and certainly don't taste from it out of view and give it back. This interaction ruined our experience. read more

So so....in every respect, other then the below average service At least they have plenty of open seating Would be good for a sports game at the bar with the right crowd Has seemed to slowly decline over the past couple years Been here at least 10 to 15 times,...a shame read more

Consistently fabulous service. Beautiful al fresco dining by the River. Good food, generous portions and an ever changing selection of really wonderful local craft brews. read more

Taps on the River - Beautiful al fresco dining by the River. - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

Decided to check this place out after going around town for a cousins birthday dinner, he likes beer so this seemed cool and was on the river. This was on a Monday night! Sadly it was the worst experience we received in a restaurant ever! Servers name was Mario. He came and took our drink order, then took out dinner and appetizer order.... he dropped the appetizer and that was the last we saw of him the rest of the night. Never came back with out dinner or even to check on other tables that were waiting to be cashed out. After finally talking to the host about our food, he said he would go look into it. Next thing we saw was him and the server running back and forth. He never put out dinner in. No supervisor or manager never came to talk to us about it. All he could say was "I'm sorry" I should of never paid for the appetizer or drinks we got, we sat there for at least 45min. read more

So I sat down for lunch with my wife a couple weeks ago and ordered a fried chicken sandwich and fries. My wife ordered chilaquiles,they had no salsa and one egg. My chicken sandwich was terrible. It had a thin piece of chicken that was over cooked and the bun was huge and the cheese was burnt. The ratios were off and the flavor was absent. I was so struck and speechless, so I couldn't complain in the moment. I left without saying anything and it took me two weeks just to get it out. It's been a long time since I had a meal that bad. The basin view was nice... I really hate writing a bad review of a restaurant as writing good ones are a pleasure. read more

My boyfriend and I love taps. We come here often. Always a great selection of beers including rare kick your ass types like old rasputin. Some of the food is so so but what do you expect? we have our go tos- the wings, burgers, salad. But it's all about the beer. Never had an issue with the service. Oh! And they have a boot! read more

Well, those being served we're happy... after being seated for 15 minutes, and the side patio server looked at us, and didn't acknowledge us.... we waited another 5 minutes, and got up and left.... bye bye Taps, you weren't that busy and didn't want our money... read more

I've always had amazing experiences at this place! The employees are so kind and always on top of things and they've got a beer list to die for. My boyfriend is obsessed with their wings! Their sauce is so good! I recently tried their veggie burger. I was very satisfied. It had strips of zucchini, avocado, and pesto! Delicious! The patty fell apart a little too easy eating the second half of it, but it was still so delicious, just turned it into finger food:) would highly recommend if you like good beer and good food! Check this place out. Oh and the view is so beautiful right on the river. read more

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I love the beer selections here, tad on the high octane side but plenty of others to choose. Fave bartenders were a charming gal Grace (or Cris?) and Ashley who was very pleasant and attentive. Bit of a wait for food but the wings were awesome. Suggest getting the sauce on the side. read more

Super friendly staff and responsive to "can you put the slaw on the side" requests but the beer menu was hard to navigate by phone (no paper version) and I'd say prices are higher than other restaurants in the area. Food is fairly average and also a bit $$$. Great spot on the river. read more

Service has become nonexistent. I just saw two couples walk out after being seated because no one would give them the time of day. I specifically asked for Dijon and they give me honey mustard. I hope you turn this around because I've been coming here for 8 years and it's very disappointing. read more

Where shall I start? Five of us dropped by Taps for a midweek dinner. We waited about ten minutes for a food server to even acknowledge our presence but I could not blame her as Taps looked understaffed and about 2/3 of the tables were occupied. Once we ordered, we waited another 15-20 minutes before the food arrived and only three of the orders were delivered. The food was good although my steak was well done even though I had asked for medium well. Ok, I'll live. We waited another 10 minutes before the last two orders arrived. The veggie burger was smothered in aioli even though we has asked for it on the side. The chicken sandwich was cooked too long and quite dry. The food server took the veggie burger back and about 5-7 minutes later returned with a replacement order where the meat and bun were black. Completely burnt as if they doused it in water to set it ablaze and get the order back out ASAP. How the waitress could not notice the smell is beyond me.The person who ordered it got up and left to find dinner elsewhere. The price of the veggie burger was deducted from the bill but there are obviously major issues in the kitchen regarding quality and timing of orders getting prepared. Although staffing levels in the front of the restaurant may be an issue, wait times were still unacceptable. Witnessing one waitress walking through the dining area looking at her phone was frustrating as we sat and waited for service. And I did not see the manager on the floor at all. Several months ago, I had the same experience with one of us finishing our lunch before the other order even arrived. Sorry, I will not be returning to Taps again. They have issues to sort out. There are many other options in town to spend my money. read more

Taps on the River - How can anyone think this was acceptable!? - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California