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    Taps on the River

    3.5 (458 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    TAPS ON THE RIVER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Beer tiramisu
    Sonia H.

    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!

    Pretty views
    Kimberly L.

    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.

    The best bacon cheeseburger!!
    Amy L.

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

    Emily H.

    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

    View from table!
    Jamie C.

    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!

    Liter of goodness
    Jon F.

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

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    The primo burger was fire. The tap selection was decent. Fairly priced. Definitely will return if I'm ever by this area again.

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    Found this place when looking for a late night bite. Expectations were met. Good beer selection.

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    3.4(1.3k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Cute spot. Has a large outdoor and indoor space. They had live music on a Saturday afternoon. We…read moregot the chicken sandwich and watermelon salad. It was good. Service was friendly. I like this place mainly for the ample seating and the outdoor space.

    The food was horrible. Seriously, the chicken sandwich was a mess, tasteless, absolutely…read moredisgusting; I ended up feeding the chicken & bacon to my dog. My wife had the wings, they seemed ok but nothing to rave about. I also tried their own IPA, that was a mistake, I should have went with Lagunitas or Racer 5. The service sucked, I requested BBQ sauce for my wife's wings of course that was missing and our server was too busy feeding her face and socializing with her coworkers so I had to walk back to the kitchen and get it myself. They weren't at all busy so there was no reason for this, I can see why they weren't busy. The prices are way too high for what it is. I have no problem paying for good food and service but the $100 price tag for 2 chicken sandwiches, 1 chicken wings, 1 ice cream, and 1 16oz IPA that was all nasty horrible with bad service is just not right. The food was horrible. Seriously, the chicken sandwich was a mess, tasteless, absolutely disgusting; I ended up feeding the chicken & bacon to my dog. My wife had the wings, they seemed ok but nothing to rave about. I also tried their own IPA, that was a mistake, I should have went with Lagunitas or Racer 5. The service sucked, I requested BBQ sauce for my wife's wings of course that was missing and our server was too busy feeding her face and socializing with her coworkers so I had to walk back to the kitchen and get it myself. They weren't at all busy so there was no reason for this, I can see why they weren't busy. The prices are way too high for what it is. I have no problem paying for good food and service but the $100 price tag for 2 chicken sandwiches, 1 chicken wings, 1 ice cream, and 1 16oz IPA that was all nasty horrible with bad service is just not right.

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    The Block

    The Block

    4.2(206 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    This was such a major disappointment! I came here on a Sunday evening with my boyfriend before…read moregoing to a concert at Mystic Theatre. I had been to the block before about a few years earlier and remember it being lively and fun filled with a handful of food options and a packed bar. This time, the establishment was almost completely empty with only two food options: the barbecue or the pizza. Both menus were extremely limited in terms of available options. I went with the barbecue platter and my boyfriend went with two slices of pepperoni pizza. While the pizza was decent, but nothing to write home about, I would never order that barbecue platter again. First of all, the mac & cheese that it came with was more like overcooked buttered noodles without seasoning. The pulled pork and the coleslaw tasted old as if it had been sitting out at room temp. I also thought it was weird that they gave me potato chips as another side, but to eat their own. The only thing I actually enjoyed were the side of pickles and who knows if those were even made or from a jar. It was cold outside, so we decided to sit under the enclosed portion of the building and flies swarmed us - they were everywhere and we were continuously swatting our hands around to try to get any relief. It was miserable experience and as soon as we were done eating, we just wanted to leave. I can see why people were not here after the disappointment my boyfriend and I felt.

    Exploring all the breweries in a smaller town like Petaluma doesn't take much time. Ads for Two…read moreRock Brewing led me here, their hours weren't correct online so I had to come back later the same day. This is a shared outdoor event space with restaurants, bars, and stage for live music. There was a good amount of people there, probably gets busier during events. I asked the bar about the brewery and was told there was currently only one selection from them on tap which was disappointing. It wasn't the most comfortable place to enjoy a beer either. Even if there had been more to experience, I probably wouldn't have bothered going back. One other note, the restrooms are singles and with so many people there was a long wait to use one. I'd imagine that'd be worse when busy.

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    Headlands Brewing

    Headlands Brewing

    4.4(116 reviews)
    30.9 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Eco-friendly

    Found this place as it was recommended for having a kids play area. Gotta admit the play Area is…read moredecent sized but my kid got bored very quickly. It's just a section but there's nothing to play with inside. It's an empty area with chalkboard walls and an old broken kitchen set. My 2 year old kid was not interested. There were a bunch of older kids in there around 6-12 years old but they were playing tag. We ordered a large spread. The standout was the pretzel. Wow, it was soft and sprinkled with just the right amount of salt particles. Your teeth just sink into it I. Such a satisfying way. It comes with a butter sauce and cheese. Both were great. I even got a second one !! The pulled pork sandwich was really good. Well seasoned and tender. My picky 2 year old doesn't usually like pulled pork but she had a good amount of it which says a lot. The burger was wonderful too. And the fries are GOOD. Fresh out the frier and well seasoned too. Seating wise , everything is outdoors. There's an adult only area where you can drink alcohol. There's also a little fountain that caught the attention of my kid but it isn't safe to play around and it's not meant for kids to play or dip their hands in bc the rocks are jagged. Overall if the play area was more interesting I'd come here all the time. It's a little too far for me to come here with a kid. The food is good though.

    Ding dong! This place is a ringing all the bells for food,…read moreservice, and ambience! Unassuming, funky, outdoor food and beer garden with lovely plants in a family atmosphere with little children in the mix. Charming, delicious, and thirst quenching. A friendly competent staff serves up a delicious impossible burger on a proper bun with a side of yummy crispy fries. Well, at least that was my choice. Like everywhere else, prices have increased so maybe a little cautionary advice before placing your order. Somewhat hidden on the corner just off of Gilman under the BART elevated tracks. The occasional sound of a passing train streaming by above is quite pleasant and welcome. Headlands Brewing - Berkeley (Westbrae Beer Garden) Address: 1280 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94702 (Cross Street: Curtis St (it sits right at the intersection of Gilman St & Curtis St, and is also bounded by Santa Fe Ave)

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    Napa Yard

    3.7(195 reviews)
    20.0 mi
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    Great venue for large parties. It's a "beer garden" with lots of tables, a grassy area, and places…read moreto stand to enjoy bevvies. We came here between games for a tournament. There were over 30 people in our party. The service was impressive considering we had a lot of orders and they pumped out our food as quickly as they could. You order from your table using the QR code on the table. Each family was able to place their orders separately so we didn't have to worry about splitting the table later and Venmo-ing each other later. Excellent!!! Tempura Green Beans: I liked the aioli dipping sauce it was paired with. The bean had a good bite. Perfect for sharing. Hawaiian Ahi Poke: Also perfect for sharing. The poke was good. I like that it had guacamole. Lots of tortilla chips to dig into this hearty little appetizer. Wings: The buffalo sauce and the ranch sauce were served on the side so you can control how saucy or how spicy you want to eat your wings. I enjoyed the wings by itself because it was flavorful, but I also enjoyed it with both sauces. Summer Corn Salad: A little wilty for my preference but it was good and different as far as salads go. Had a little spicy bite to it.

    Came by on a weekday evening with friends toward the end of summer and the place gave off a cool,…read morekickback, relaxed vibe. There were QR codes on the table you could order from, and we saw one worker explain a charging mishap to another table because it looked like someone used the wrong code (each table had its unique code). Food was delivered after a decent waiting time and self-serve water was near one of the bars. Food was ok for the price - our table was expecting fries with their burger order since the pictures advertised it, but their orders came with potato chips instead. The sangria was good and it was easily shareable. We wished there were more options for food. There was live music also playing, and tons of seating around. It also looks like there was mini golf and an ice cream stand on the other side, which was an additional charge. Overall, a decent place to have drinks with some friends in an outdoor casual environment, but probably don't come if you're looking to get full.

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    3.9(138 reviews)
    19.4 mi
    •$$

    I had the margarita and the seasoned wings Just wanted an…read moreafternoon snack Bartender was a pretty nice younger guy The ambience has a lot of open picnic table seating with some daylight coming in Overall, a nice place to be during the afternoon or evening for beers or cocktails, or wine and munchies

    Been coming here with my pup to watch the World Cup games and this spot is the vibe!…read more A few things I've had over my last few visits and my thoughts on each 1. Steak frites: steak was meh but perfect medium rare. Fries were deliciously crispy for steak fries 2. Fried chicken sandwhich: very mid 3. Chicken wings: I did dry rub with the sauces on the side. I liked the ranch with the umami, but im not a fan of the smoked chicken. 4. Burrata: mid 5. Poke tostadas: best thing I've had on their menu and they don't have it anymore. I wanted to cry when they told me 6. Salted caramel pudding with shortbread pieces and macadamia nuts, hold the nuts: absolutely delicious dessert, very sweet! 7. Smash burger: pretty good. I'd get two patties next time Drinks 1. Float the River: hold the grapefruit. It was boozy s as heck 2. Dirty Shirley: decent 3. Cucumber drink: This was an off menu drink they used to make for me and then stopped making it. Maybe they ran out of cucumber? Idk. But bring them back! Wow I really been coming here for a minute. Love the vibes. Great spot to watch the World Cup games. They welcome dogs. Sometimes they bring my pup treats, sometimes not. I appreciate when they do.

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    Hook Fish at Proof Lab Beer Garden - That's some flakey white fish!

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    4.2(739 reviews)
    25.2 mi
    •$$

    Soooo fresh! Sooo good! Sooo many great ingredients on my black cod taco! You get two HUGE tacos…read morewith two huge pieces of black cod on each taco, picked slaw, avocado, sliced radish and sauce! Soooooo good. Don't miss out! Great quick service but cooked to order. 7 different types of fish to choose from. Grilled, fried, poke. Great indoor and patio. Very beautiful inside. An oasis! Loved it. Highly recommend it!

    After a long hike in Muir Woods Monument, we're hungry and my family took me too this hard to find,…read morehard to park restaurant in Mill Valley. The line was long but we got to order and had a table for 4 which was nice. There are seatings in the out door but also full. The service is great but extremely hectic, everyone is running like crazy. We ordered from the outside and the server brought the foods to our table. The prices are average $20 a plate. We ordered Fried fish tacos instead of grilled and a burrito. The chips and pico de gallo for $5 is very good, we ordered at the bar. The garlic fries are so good, every piece with great flavor and crispy. The burrito is huge and very filling, but our fried fish tacos are excellent, my wife really liked them, 2 on a plate with everything on them. It's quite messy to eat these tacos, they're big. Anyhow, compare to the Halfmoon Bay fish tacos that we liked, this is quite delicious. There are quite many beers served here but we didn't have any. This is a great fish place, but quite hard to find parking and in a very busy street.

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    View from outside (Sept 2024)

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    Speakeasy

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    4.0(663 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$

    Had a great experience here when I visited. I sat outside with my wife and, while we enjoyed the…read morefood, the service is what will keep us coming back. The team there were personable, attentive and genuinely cared about giving their guests a great experience. We enjoyed the Caesar salad and calamari for apps, the teres major steak and fried chicken for dinner and then the lemon cheesecakes and peanut butter chocolate cheesecake for dessert. Our child is still just a baby but this restaurant is kid friendly but is still a good venue for couples looking for a date night. The only complaint I would have would be the people smoking outside of The Big Easy next door.

    The waitstaff was amazing!!! They were attentive and very friendly…read more We ordered the caprese made with heirloom tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, garnished with beautiful fresh basil leaves, the twist was drizzling a sweet basalmic vinegar instead of olive oil. Talk about happy tastebuds. Our main dish was a beautiful salmon fillet prepared perfectly with just a hint of lemon rubbed on, and presented on a bed of shelled brussel sprouts lightly roasted. The coup de gras was the dessert: a slice of peanut butter and a flourless chocolate cake. Luis recommended a sangiovese for my wife and she enjoyed it immensely. This restaurant I would proudly recommend to all my friends. I would have rated it higher than a five if I could have.

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    Taps on the River - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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