We ordered 2 of there fries specials and 2 beer samplers. One of the fries was with cheese curds and gravy and they other with buffalo sauce and blue cheese. The presentation looked like someone vomited all over our fries. Really gross. Both of them were close to inedible. Honestly they have some of the crappiest food I've ever tried. It's kind of embarrassing that they serve this kind of food. The beer was alright. Out of the 6 beers I tried 1 was good enough to drink. Definitely not recommend this place. Go across the parking lot to Dempsey's instead. read more

Just like Yelper Caitlin pointed out, Taps does appear to be located in a strip-mall like setting. However, their patio is overlooking the water which makes it for a prettier feel. This spot is great for neighborhood pub/American foods and a great beer on tap. They pride themselves in mostly having local beer offerings but do also have some options from out of state breweries as well. We had their .50 cent wing specials which come in a variety of flavors- sooo delish and what a bargain for food! Ask for them! Great for a casual outing, watching sports on their number of tvs, or enjoying the patio during the warmer climate days. read more

Although its located in a strip mall type setting, the actual location of the restaurant was a pleasant surprise. Right next to the water, with a great patio area. The outdoor seating was quiet and peaceful. We usually come here for happy hour and sit at the bar, and dying to try their food! read more

I probably should have read more of the bad reviews before deciding to eat here. I couldn't tell you if the food was good or bad because we waited for 45 minutes and didn't receive any food and when we asked the hostess about it because our server disappeared he said he would go find out and when we could see them it didn't seem like he didn't even put in our order. When the server finally came back all he said was "I'm sorry." Didn't offer to fix the situation or even explain what happened. I would not recommend going to this establishment. Read more of the one star reviews because then you'll see how the owner attacks customers and know where his employees get their bad habits. read more

Appetizers/shareables were delicious -- we got the buffalo wings and the bacon mac n cheese & it was so yummy!!! Good beer selection. Our server was fantastic and atmosphere was great too. Can't wait to go back! read more

Service is ok. We went on a Saturday in the afternoon so it was pretty busy, it took the server a while to acknowledge us. Besides the service, the place is great. We love the wings and their beer! It's dog friendly so that's a plus. read more

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

Taps does not require a lot in the way of shouting about it for people to intuitively understand that it is an awesome establishment, in spite or perhaps because of its quirks. They have a very active rotation of excellent draught microbrews, many of them local, and all of them delicious in their own way with distinctive flavor profiles. And if you haven't yet, try the poutine. Seriously. read more

Great spot for a brew. Right on the river, great pub food. Incredible range of beers. Order the hot and sweet wings (habanero) and dive into the beer list. read more

Taps on the River - And that's only half of their taps. - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

Hubby and I decided to try TAPS because one of our boys comes for the burgers and beer. I guess by how he sounded I expected more. He is 20 something, we are 40 something and felt rather out of place. Our service was ok, no fuss, no muss... I asked for a suggestion for an IPA to go with the smoked Cherrywood wings (which for me were very good, the BBQ dipping sauce was bottle boring) and it was kind of like she was shocked I wasn't into the beer thing. That's ok we all have our thing I guess. Hubby was not thrilled and we probably won't be back but I'd go and hang out with my son for wings I suppose, maybe a drink ... not great but not awful.. being in food service (growing up in a seashore town where our summers are all worked in restaurants and hubby being food service management) just would have hoped for more. I hope they listen to these reviews.. I would and change some things. read more

Taps on the River - Altamont Berry White .. - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

What a fun gem! You walk in and there is a just a line of taps- PERFECT. The food wasn't great- but it was really nice to find a low key place in Petaluma read more

Hands down the best bar in Petaluma. The food, staff and atmosphere are top notch. Not to mention that killer beer list! If you are ever passing though and want an inexpensive lunch or dinner and good craft brews, just come here. read more

I went here on Saturday evening with a friend. It was kind of a fluke that we ended up here, but it was a happy mistake because it had a beautiful view and the ambience was perfect. based on a recommendation from our waitress, we both tried the Hefeweizen, which is a German Wheat beer. We both liked it because it was not bitter, but nice and smooth for a darker beer. Perfectly paired with our food. We both chose burgers. Hers was lamb and mine was a regular beef burger. My friend said that she liked the burger because the lamb was not overcooked or gamey, plus, the onions were sauteed devinely. She said it was nice and juicy and oh so tender. My burger was also cooked to perfection with a lovely local creamy Chevre Goat Cheese that was to die for. It also had pesto which balanced it well. We had garlic fries to share and there was a perfect amount of garlic! The waitress was bubbly and attentive and really answered our questions thoroughly. The only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is because the food menu was very limited in my opinion, but I will definitely go back. read more

Great beer and food. My favorite is there dark oatmeal beer. I can't quite remember the name but you can ask to try it. Enjoy some deep fried Brussels sprouts while you wait to attend some of there weekly events such as : Plant Night or so. read more

Taps is pretty awesome. They have a great spot right on the river with some outdoor seating with a view of downtown Petaluma. Very relaxed atmosphere with several HD tv's and a cool wood carved bar top. Most of all, they have an awesome selection of beers. They do a pretty good job mixing up the variety of beer types from local beers, to foreign beers. They usually have approximately 40 different beers on tap (hence the name). Minimalist menu for food, but what they offer is good (burgers, tacos, etc.) Not a bad place for kids either, they offer a specialty root beer and have a giant Jenga set. The only issue I have ever had is coming in at 10Pm and being told right off the bat that I only had time for 1 beer because they closed at 11Pm. It wasn't really an issue because I only wanted one beer after a long day, but thats not exactly how you want to be greeted. Overall, I really love Taps. I am a regular costumer and will continue to be. read more

I have eaten here three times over the past year. The staff in consistently excellent -- the servers really know the beer list, for example. The staff is happy to pour tasters. I appreciate that the menu changes periodically. The food is very good. The portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable. The location is great, too. I could personally do without the collection of 42-inch screens, but that is a quibble. Overall, I dig this place, and have recommended it to friends. read more

For a vegetarian, who also doesn't like mushrooms, this was NOT the place to go. There isn't a huge menu, and there are only a few vegetarian options...most of which have a main ingredient of portabella mushroom. For example, the vegetarian option for burger substitutes? A portabella mushroom. I ended up having a cobb salad, minus all the meat...and it wasn't that great. In their defense, it probably is a good salad if you have all the meat on it, but for me it was pretty plain, and not enough dressing. On the plus side, the atmosphere was fun, and I like how open the layout of the restaurant is. My boyfriend thought his burger was great, so for him it was a good experience. He would probably go back, whereas I probably will not. read more

This is the place to go for a beer and some pub food with a couple of friends. I love coming to this place and the pork belly mac & cheese is so good. The fries and burgers are tasty too but the thing that brings people to this place is the beer and the atmosphere. There are tons of beers on tap to try and if you're really nice they might give you more than the "two" samples you're allowed. read more

I want to love this place because of the great location but the food is greasy and disappointing. Three stars because it's a great place to have a beer and hang out. And they are kid friendly. read more

This place is great. We had beer, wings and the pulled pork sandwich with a side salad. Everything was great. The hot wing were very crispy and saucy, aka delicious. My favorite was the house smoked pulled pork. It was perfectly smoked and had a nice, sweet KC style bbq sauce, served on a homemade hoagie roll. The beer selection is huge. Being from out of town, I loved that they had a lot of local beers available which allowed us to try something different. They also had a lot of sours on tap which are very difficult to find. The location is fantastic! They have indoor and outdoor seating right along the water. The outdoor seating is covered so it can be enjoyed all day and there is plenty of seating both inside and outside. We sat inside. They had about 7 tvs throughout the inside playing various sports. The service was great. They have plenty of servers. You don't have the situation of one person covering the bar and one person covering all the tables (or one person doing both). We were constantly being checked on and asked if we would like another round. The prices were exactly what you would expect for hot wings, beer, and a sandwich. The wings were $9 for a 10pc, $11 for the pulled pork hoagie w/ side salad and the beers were like $5/each. Beer prices ranged from $5-$12, depending on the quality. Overall a great place to eat, grab a beer or both! The waterfront view is awesome and is a perfect place to sit and enjoy a beer. Definitely will be going be going back and would recommend to anyone. read more

Always pleased with food, beer and service. Rivers always nice view to look at. Plus the boats sailing

After a great workout and before my hike, I decided to go get something to eat. I was seated immediately. Great and friendly ladies. I ordered the Marinated Steak Ceaser salad. I got it medium. Wow! One of if not the best salads I have ever had. So delicious. Great servers. Definitely a fan. I will be back soon. read more

Honestly surprised...Not much is included with the menu options, so make sure you ask when ordering if say...a side of bbq sauce costs extra when you order the $4 fries for your burger (since that isn't included in the price of the burger either!) Food was ok BUT when I got the bill, I found out they charged me $1 for the bbq sauce, in addition to the 4% cost of living tax for their employees, which is great, but maybe elevate the dining experience and quality of food to increase checks and tips, instead of nickel-and-dimeing me. read more

Great spot right on the river in Petaluma with an awesome list of craft beer on tap.

Been here twice in the last couple weeks. I first went when they were on Kentucky street and I was not a fan. Now that they have a view and huge deck on the river, I'm diggin' it. All the food I've ordered has been super tasty for lunch. Beer selection is always creative and changing. I'm definitely a fan and will be coming back again and again. read more

Been going to Taps for years and always a great experience. The waiters/waitresses are always friendly and helpful on beer selection. Also, my kids go to spot anytime I ask if they want to go out for a bite. Would recommend this spot to anyone!! read more

Taps is an awesome pub, set away in an area where you wouldn't expect it. Drive into an unassuming strip mall just east of the core downtown area, and walk all the way to the back, where Taps has a gorgeous outdoor area overlooking the river. We happened to be there the same day they were doing Santa photos in the plaza, so parking was extremely competitive. I'm guessing it's not nearly as competitive on other days (we admittedly came here for lunch, when all the other businesses are open. I'm sure after they close it empties out). We were four for lunch, and we shared the fried Brussels sprouts to start. All 4 of us are pretty big sprouts fans, and these were delicious: we were fighting over the last few! I don't care for mayo, but my 3 table mates also enjoyed the aioli they came with. My BFF and her bf both ordered burgers and garlic fries, of which I stole many and can assure, they are delicious! My fiancé had a sausage and salad, and I had the pulled pork nachos that were on special. The chips that made up the base of my nachos were a bit lackluster, but the toppings were good. Portion sizes were large (even our 6'+ men had trouble finishing their food), and the service was attentive and friendly. There's a life size Jenga on the coveted deck, which is awesome, but be forewarned if you are sensitive to sudden noises. The crash they make when they topple is intense! read more

Fun, fresh young group. On Wednesday nights there is barely a place to sit on the patio. Beer selection is awesome I always try something new. The Ace Berry cider is great. Staff is well trained and really helpful in figuring out what you would like. Would recommend read more

Taps has the best beer selection in town by far! Everyone knows this. However, since they moved from Kentucky Street, there are no more soft pretzels. My co-workers and I really miss them. Not recommended on cold evenings because it's outdoors. Even if you're inside, it's still wide open and exposed. Sure, they can bring the plastic tent sides down...but it gets cold. read more

This is the place where I finished my first pint of beer, all by myself. I don't even like beer, I still don't like beer, but this place is quite awesome. It's right on the river, so it's a great place to out with friends or to take someone out. Shoot, take yourself out and make some friends when the game is on. The outdoor seating is wonderful, and there is a grown up sized Jenga game available sometimes, which can be very amusing after a few drinks. This is definitely the place to check out if you're visiting or if you're a student. There's plenty of beers (or some cider) to choose from, reasonably priced, and the servers are pretty kick back too. read more

3.5 stars....Note: This is review is only for the beers, location and service, no food. 1. Pros: Good selection of beer 2. Good location, right off the slough and downtown. Nice area to walk around before or after. 3. Helpful and friendly service. 4. Lots of t.v.s 5. Good inside and outdoor seating. Cons: 1. Prices are average 2. Menu list could be larger. . 3. Slough...water's murky but not a big deal to me. read more

A fun Petaluma favorite with awesome beers always available. Since taps has moved to the river I really like the atmosphere. It's a unique place to get a beer and they have a small menu with good food. I can't get enough of their poutine! read more

Huge selection on beer, if your into drinking. I wanted to try the food, not much to select in that area. Going over to Dempseys for that. Need to have a better selection on food. Otherwise, hubby loves the IPA's. read more

Had the bison burger with pork belly. Heaven for us health nuts. Good choice of brews on tap. I enjoyed a couple imperial stouts. One, the viscosity, was a bit too intense for me but the Rasputin was perfect. Good bar atmosphere and a friendly wait staff. I'll go here again. read more

Taps on the River - Bison burger with pork belly and Carolina BBQ sauce. Heaven. But leave time for a nap after. - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

Great service, great food and awesome beer. I love the fact that there is actually somewhere in Petaluma you can get food after 9pm. They are open until 10pm and 11pm on Fri/Sat. Jason was our bartender and he was great. Tired a new beer that I haven't had and loved it - Spencer Trappist Ale. The Pork Belly Mac and Cheese is to die for!!! We started with the Mediterranean Salad and it was very fresh looking and tasty. The garlic fries were actually real garlic fries and not just french fries with a blob of garlic on top. read more

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Love this place. But seriously what's not to love - drinking beer on a deck on the river. Come on! I This place rocks! I took my entire sales team here one evening - everyone chowed down (the meat eaters and vegans alike) and tried all sorts of beers. The food was really really good too, which was a bonus. The staff was cool. An added bonus you can just take the bridge right over the river to downtown if you feel like checking out any of the other taverns and bars that night. We all had a good time and I'd be happy to go back anytime. For instance, right now. I would go back absolutely right now. read more

Taps is exactly what I wanted. Cool atmosphere, good service, nice experience. Our waitress, Angela was sweet and attentive! Great stop! read more

Food was delicious but we waited an hour and 20 minutes for a basket of wings! That's ridiculous

Love the new location. It's by the water with family style seating on the deck. Beer selection is great. Waitstaff knows the beer variety and is friendly, patient and helpful. Food is...ok. Can get really loud when over 1/2 full, and there are generally lots of children running around. read more

Great pub...love the burgers, salads are great and then there is the beer!!! Fun place to watch the Giants win!! read more

Taps on the River - Local hangout! Only for cool people!!!! - New American Near Me - Petaluma, California

There is something to be said about amazing service.... But Dave Perez is the reason why I fell in love with this place from the very beginning. His beer knowledge is vast and intriguing. Every time I go in there I have him pour me a flight from light to dark, usually starting off with a pilsner or a lager and ending in a stout or porter. When he brings the beer out he knows where it is from, what is unique about it, and if it has won any awards from certain brewing contests. I cannot stress how important it is to understand that anyone can buy a beer from a beer garden, brewing company or restaurant, but it is the people that give you an incredible experience that service connoisseurs like myself a loyal customer. If you want the full Dave Perez treatment, I suggest asking for him. What he usually likes to do is give the table about 6-8 beers samplers to taste before picking something you like. I usually suggest that if he does this for you, allow him to suggest some of their incredible dishes to feast on while enjoying your craft brew. If you agree to the food he suggests for the meal, he will simply just bring it out and it will be one giant feast. Again, Dave is the real deal and he knows the meaning of good service!! He is the reason why I preach about how amazing this spot is and why I will remain a loyalist to this restaurant. read more