As of 4/30/26 the establishment has been permanently closed. All signage has been removed and windows are lined with paper. read more

Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge - Permanently Closed as of 4/30/26 - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Great spot to grab a drink and food. The bartenders here are great and it's a really nice vibe.

Cute little restaurant, food is amazing, staff spot on and price is right. Whats nice with this place as a side they give you a small salad.., yaa. Soo tired of French fries.. This is very refreshing . Also a good plus it's locally owned ... please support our local community establishments. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge - Meat Baked Meatball Sub was th side salad - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Stopped by Taps Bar and Grill late night just for some drinks, and had a great time. The bartender was super friendly and hilarious--definitely added to the vibe. Didn't try the food, but the drinks were solid and the atmosphere was chill. Will be back for sure! read more

Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I've been to Taps several times over the years and they are consistently ok. The service, while polite, is always slow. The food is generally good, but not amazing. The main reason we continue to go back there is because it's relatively conveniently located to the Straz with relatively moderate prices (not good prices, but not terrible). Also, the ambiance is normally fine, but I've been there when they had live music playing and it was extremely loud. Like, club loud at like 6pm. The only thing I've ever had here that's blown me away was a salad they use to make that they don't even make anymore (it had shaved Brussels sprouts, hummus, avocado, chicken, and more things). read more

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Very DECEIVING!!! They have their happy hour signs out on a Friday. But in actuality it's Mon-Thursday. You go on IG it says happy hour with DJ. Again very DECEIVING!! Place DEAD. They should offer happy hour on Friday!!! And the bartender attitude NASTY!!! You keep saying until THURSDAY! Okay I get it. Even other customers said but the sign. So my point is don't be NASTY with your false advertisement!!! If the Bartenders were more welcoming we might have stayed!! A great bartender sets the TONE for any establishment!! Especially when its dead!! Menu not all that great either! I hate when staff ruin a business. Be careful who you have minding your store! They will RUN your business in the GROUND!! And teach your staff YOU NEVER KNOW who's walking through your door! It could be someone that could make or break YOU!!! read more

They were closed last night (Wed) when I had a reservation at 6pm. As in closed, CLOSED. Chairs up on tables, dark, no one there. Pity- really liked the place. read more

What a great little spot for happy hour. Came with old friends to reconnect and they have some great drinks on the menu. Parking is on the street and you can pay for the lot across the street. Food was actually better than I expected their flatbreads are fantastic and everyone really enjoyed their time. It is a small place but they were able to accommodate 8 of us! Perfect for after work drinks or a casual dinner. read more

First time customer and we stopped before a matinee at The Straz, which is super close. It's more bar like than restaurant, with high top tables. Our server was quick to take our drink order and we ordered a crab artichoke dip appetizer at the same time. When she brought our drinks over, she said the appetizer would be right out, so I ordered the meatball sub as well. We waited and waited for our appetizer and I knew what was going to happen. They would be bringing our appetizer and sandwiches at the same time. The appetizer finally came, I had 4 bites and then came my sandwich. I get so mad when this happens. We weren't in a hurry and had told her so, and now we have to eat everything before it gets cold. There is a vast difference in the flavors of my choices, so I had to work on the appetizer first. It was excellent! Great flavors and piping hot, served with nacho chips. My meatball sub was also delicious. The bread was fresh, the meatballs and sauce were good and the right amount of cheese. Our server wasn't super attentive on refills, but we managed. This could have easily been a 5 star review with just a few tweaks. read more

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The service was top notch! There was a DJ playing and the music selection was amazing. Now to the food, the potatoes were perfectly done and great flavor. The pizza was next level delicious. The only thing missing was a better selection of NA beers read more

Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge - Truffle Potato wedges Prosciutto, goat cheese pizza - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Atmosphere - Located near the museums and the Straz, the place is more a pub than a restaurant. Having said this, the bar is tiny. There are 4 stools at the bar and there are about a dozen high tops. There is also a very small patio area in front of the entrance. It was disgustingly filthy. The tables were not clean and there were cigarette butts on the floor. Service - Our server was pleasant, but service was spotty. We ordered the crab artichoke dip as a starter. From our table I could see that the dish sitting in the kitchen window, ready for delivery to our table. However, the dish sat for nearly 10 minutes while our server and the other 2 servers focused entirely on taking care of drink orders at the bar. Food - The menu is extremely limited and a bit eclectic. The dip was very good. However, at other restaurants the dip was served with a pita and this dip came with nacho chips, which were very salty. I ordered the French Dip sandwich at the recommendation of our server. As advertised, the beef was very tender and the baguette was very fresh! Sadly, the beef and the Au Jus was cold! We didn't have time to have time to have my sandwich remade so I finished it. In the end, our server was considerate enough to comp the sandwich, which I did not request, but greatly appreciated. Overall Value - Good. The dip was good and had my sandwich not been cold, I am certain that it would have been delicious. The prices are reasonable. read more

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We stopped here while traveling through town. Loved that it was in walking distance of the Marriott so we could go there trouble free. The food was the best around and it was a very comfortable place to hang out into the evening. Good beer, food, and great service. read more

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I'm currently sitting in the restaurant writing my review. This is my first time here and I'm already disappointed. I came with a party of 20+ and even though we had a reservation for 1:30 and the establishment did not have our tables set up, as more of our party arrived they had to stand which I think is unacceptable. And not to mention how unbelievably hot it is, it is a small space so im not sure if the AC is broken or what but most of the patrons were using their menus to fan themselves. Music is so loud you have to basically yell to be able to have a conversation with someone sitting across from you. They brought out some waters in those club plastic cups which is interesting considering it looks to be somewhat upscale you would think they would have actual glasses. Around 2:14 they started to move us over to where we should have been sitting in the first place. Additional downside to this is there was still another party sitting in our space and they were not gonna move them because they had already received their food. I have never seen something so unorganized in my life. As far as the menu...it is very small with minimal options and if you want to look at the drinks, get your phone out because you will have to go online to read it. It would be nice to have a paper option as well. I don't think it is necessary to look at an online menu if I'm in person. As far as service it didn't appear that they had enough servers to accommodate the amount of traffic they had. Our party alone should have had at least 3. I really was hoping that my review would be able to turn around and end well but based on the lack of good customer service and experience this far I decided not to order anything and take my business elsewhere. Overall I would still encourage you to try this establishment because your experience might be different than mine. Additional: 4 of my family members ended up canceling their orders because it took over an hour to bring out a pretzel with beer cheese and tostinos chips and some dip. read more

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I would knock this up to a 3 1/2 if I could...this really is a fun place to spend some time. Usually solid service...just a couple things that you need to be ready for. First off, the bar is tucked away in a far corner and not big at all. Be ready to stand a few people deep to get your drink if you aren't already seated somewhere. Secondly, the outdoor area has some comfy seating, but you are right on the street, and at an intersection to boot. It can get quite loud. Overall though, really a pretty solid place that is a little off the beaten path. I would recommend it for a drink or two, and then hit one of the myriad of restaurants just a block or two away. read more

Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Sooo Taps is a chill restaurant bar to grab a bite to eat and/or drink. They have TVs if you are interested in watching some sports. I was able to grab a high-top table to myself. The waiter was very friendly and made good menu suggestions. I enjoyed the appetizer and dessert more than my main meal. I think they were on a limited menu due to COVID but that might have changed. A good spot for friends or a nice date night. What was ordered: Tuna Crudo / Lechon Asado Pork Tacos / New York Cheesecake Tuna Crudo = Give me more Lechon Asado Pork Tacos = Over cooked maybe? more sauce maybe? New York Cheesecake = Strong finish to the meal read more

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We had reservations as it was cinco de Mayo. Our waitress was really nice. They had Corona on special and 5 dollar shots. We went because of cinco de Mayo but they had nachos and Tacos anc those were the only Mexican food choices. We got the nachos and I would say unfortunately its the worst nachos we ever had. We got them with "steak" and it felt like lunch meat steak. I gave them a 3 based on waitress, hostesses and drink. We were very disappointed and left after we finished our drinks. We did eat the nachos because we were hungry, I don't recommend them. read more

Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge - The Nachos with "steak". - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Went here before the wedding and the vibes were OK. Got the crab dip, which was not that great. got some champagne and just kicked it not much really to say about the spot. I wouldn't really come back. Sorry for the sad review. This. read more

Food was good, we had appetizers before the Missy Eliot concert. We sat at the bar and the service was awful. It was busy but our bartender Adam was rude, dismissive, ignored us, and treated us different compared to our white counterparts sitting near us. It was blatant and unacceptable. Treat customers well no matter what, I was so disappointed! read more

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Visited TAPS on a random Monday for karaoke. It wasn't crowded and service was pretty efficient. I ordered the meatballs at the recommendation of someone who frequently visits the establishment...bad decision. They appear to be a mix of ground beef and pork but when cutting into them they were very dry. The tomato-based sauce was OK but it definitely could've been seasoned a lot more. I'd visit again for karaoke and drinks but the menu leaves a few things to be desired. Did I mention they have hookah! read more

Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge - Baked Meatballs - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The indoor decor is calming natural colors and wood. There were very few people when we went on a Saturday for a late lunch. They have a simple menu with inexpensive prices. Staff were wearing masks. I tried the beer queso nachos with pulled pork. It should have more pork for the amount of chips. The plating also impacted the quality of the nachos and messed up the toppings/chip ratio. The smaller plate meant they had to stack the nachos higher and leave extra layers of chips completely dry while top layer was overly sauced and soggy. Switching to a bigger plate would allow the nacho topping to be spread more evenly. The queso is amazing and the chips that I built to have a good topping ratio were enjoyable. read more

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Location - great spot in downtown Tampa! Ambience - cute, a smaller restaurant with a small bar Service: they were great but needed some support! I came here with a large group on a Sunday early evening. Someone in our party called a few days before to let them know we would have 15 or so people. There was one server and a bartender and the restaurant had customers at every table. They handled it with such patience , but I felt so bad for them! Food - honestly very disappointing. We had the pretzel, it was definitely a frozen pretzel from Costco or one you would get at a baseball game. We also ordered the tuna tartare and it was unlike anything we had. They include sun dried tomatoes and fennel, and a lot of it. The flavor overwhelmed the tuna. We did send the tuna back and the server was kind enough to get it taken off our bill. This restaurant had a lot of potential, but I don't think I will be returning anytime soon. read more

First time at Taps and I was very pleased. Was helped right away and taken great care of. Staff was very nice and did a great job. We had the BLT and Gouda sandwich and that farmers chop salad. We really enjoyed them both. Atmosphere was great, laid-back and a great selection of beer. read more

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This place was a great find. It was within walking distance of my hotel. They were too crowded which was great. Everything was hot and delicious. The food menu wasn't extensive but the drink menu made up for it. This would be a great stop after work to help get you prepped up for happy hour read more

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We ended up at Taps because Butter's Burgers was completely packed and not taking kitchen orders. It was a lucky find, just down the block. And, despite being a bar & lounge, Taps is completely kid friendly. We were seated immediately. Service was friendly and prompt. We started with the crab cake bits and the soft pretzel. Both were tasty enough. I had the French dip. It was good. My husband had a Cuban. Other than his mild qualm that it was served on French bread instead of Cuban bread, he thought it was good. My kids had the kid's pasta (you can have either butter pasta or pasta marinara, and my daughter opted for the butter) and the kid's pizza (cheese is the only option). The beers on tap and available from their cooler are tasty and varied. I enjoyed the Lindemann's Framboise lambic. My husband tried the Rekorderlig strawberry and lime cider and loved it (so much better than the Keel's version, much less cloyingly sweet). Overall, this isn't a bad option to grab a bite and a drink if you're in downtown. The food is solid if not fantastic. They have a full bar and also some drink options that aren't available at your average bar. The staff is very nice. read more

I didn't take pictures of the food, because it took so long to arrive we had to shovel it down in order to make our show across the street at the Straz. It took between 35-45 minutes after we ordered to have food in front of us. Every time we asked our server about it, we were told it was 'just about out' or 'they're plating it now', both of which were falsehoods. If you are trying to have dinner before a show, I would definitely find another establishment to eat at. I understand most businesses are short staffed, but after reading previous reviews, it looks like slow service and slow food preparation are pretty much the norm. The food, once it arrived, was decent, with my favorite being the chopped salad. The pretzel was good, as was the meatball appetizer, which came with two huge meatballs. The tuna, while the presentation was nice, had literally zero flavor. I probably would have enjoyed the food more if I had more than 5 minutes to eat it, but I will pass on this place in the future. read more

I haven't been here in years but the offerings have changed tremendously. They offer less wine choices. read more

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I have been coming to this Taps for years. I love their remodeled look. The have really stepped up their food menu and the place is very inviting. They also have some of the best high chairs and the place is pretty kid friendly. You honesty can't go wrong with any food option. Their salads, chicken sandwiches, fish tacos, pretzels are all good!! This is a definite staple downtown for a quick drink with friends or a bite to eat. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good, chill time! read more

Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Location - great location, across the street from Curtis Hixon park right off of the highway Food - horrible. The pizza was for sure just a frozen pizza, we sent back the truffle potatoes because they tasted freezer burnt. The nachos were the only item that was okay Drinks - the drinks were standard, nothing amazing All in all, I gave Taps a 2/5 - to be honest, I won't be returning read more

I went to Taps before a show at the Straz. I was there on a Wednesday evening and it wasn't too busy. I sat at the bar and got two glasses of wine for $10 and a flatbread pizza with prosciutto and goat cheese. It was pretty good but a little dry. Overall I think this is a good place to grab a drink and hang out if you're in the area. read more

Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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So I ate earlier,I was still full, but I had a urge for some hookah. I found out this place had it, but they only had electric hookah. This is my first time ever having it. The server was amazing. She was very informative and very attentive. It was a whole vibe in the restaurant...music was going ....very laid-back and the people seem like they were enjoying your food. I will definitely come back here. read more

Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge - Hookah - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Came back for our third visit and everything was amazing, especially Michelle's service. She remembered our order to a T, which is really impressive considering that she only met us once. I was so impressed by her and will definitely be back to see her and enjoy the incredible food! A+ service! read more

Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge - Beer Queso Nachos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I visited this place during their happy hour. the place was really quiet, didnt have that many people. Their servers were really nice. I had their wine and the pretzel. It was really good. I also tried their crab cake, i dont know what it really had but it tasted really good. Parking there is street parking which you have to pay for, they also have more parking which you also have to pay for. I will return to this place and recommend it to friends and family read more

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We had a yummy lunch at Taps recently. It was a Saturday (or was it Sunday?) before venturing out to the children's museum across the street. I love the location because you there is plenty of parking with the Poe Garage nearby, and we always need a bite to eat when visiting the museum or the other attractions near Curtis Hixon. We tried the crab cakes, baked meatballs, bacon wrapped jalapenos, the soft pretzel, and a kid's pizza. Our favorite dish was unanimously the jalapenos. They were so flavorful, not too spicy, and came with a yummy dipping sauce. I would order this every visit. It was a pretty large portion as well--4 jalapenos. The crab cakes were not my favorite, they could have been larger and had more crab meat. It seemed like a lot of filler, so I would skip these next time. The meatballs were good in theory, but they were dense. Either mixed too much, or cooked too long. I would skip those as well. But they did come with cheesy garlic bread, which I would love to be able to order by themselves. The soft pretzel was great, I just didn't like that we got upcharged for the beer cheese, because by the way it's written on the menu, it looks like it's included--either a side of mustard or cheese. All in all, we would come back and try some new items and definitely order the jalapenos again. read more

We stopped here for drinks and Michelle B. was a very sweet and fun bartender. The house whiskey that they use in their Old Fashioned is Old Forester; Well balanced in taste and presented sensibly. The Last Word is a dry gin cocktail made with Nolet's Silver, Filthy Cherry, and Chartreuse. Tastes sour and tart. A cute feminine cocktail for sipping on. The ambience of this bar was business casual and comfortable. read more

Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge - Old Fashioned & The Last Word - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tampa, Florida

First let me start by saying the location is amazing and frankly they have no excuse to put out the garbage food they do. If youre going here strictly to drink youre golden but dont expect to order some nachos unless you hate food with taste. They food was bland and bland is probably too nice. Can you screw up pizza? Seems hard. But they did. Down to the lava cake that was a dry hot piece of cake. No lava. How can you say lava and be a dry cake? Sad because they lust pay a mint in rent but up your game, Tampa has so much great food to offer the onlybreason youd go here is if it was right next to your hotel and you were too tired to go anywhere else like us. read more

Ordered the Crab and artichoke dip that came with chips. Both were very good. Ordered the Gyro that was also good. The downfall was we had a show to go to at 7pm. Arrived at 5:30 sat down immediately at a table. We waited about 10 minutes for someone to bring the menus, 10 minutes later she came and took our drink orders, that took another 10 minutes to get. She put our appetizer order in and said she'll be right back, we told her we had a show to go to, she said she would be right back. Another 10 minutes or so she delivered our appetizers and we order our food, my husband wanted pizza but she said no if you're going to a show. We watched several tables around us get their food that sat down after us. 6:20 my sandwich came, five minutes later the rest of our parties food came. Friends with us said that had happened once before but usually it's not the norm. My advice if you have to be somewhere at a certain time go extra early and allow extra time. Sadly, we didn't get to enjoy our food. read more

I tried it once I tried it twice both times HORRIBLE service and food no better. Only reason I keep going back is its were the group picks. No more. read more

Great place that I would highly recommend to anyone in Tampa. We stopped to grab a bite after exploring the river walk and before heading home. Food was AMAZING, service even better! Just an overall great experience! I got the Gyro which is non-traditional (made with beef and pork), but absolutely delicious. The waiter was very good about pointing out that it was not going to be a traditional Gyro made with lamb which I thought was great that he made the point of making sure it was clear even though it was clearly described on the menu. It was served on a delicious fluffy pita and a side of Greek salad. My girlfriend had the Italian Cuban and very much enjoyed it as well. The hardest part was making our selection from the list of great sounding sandwiches with great sounding combinations of tastes! The flatbread pizzas also looked amazing,, but in the end, neither of us were disappointed in our selections! Service was amazing with a very attentive waiter and barkeeper - friendly, helpful and quick to make sure our experience was top notch in every way. The ambiance was also very pleasant. We were only sorry that we were on our way out of town and couldn't stay longer to enjoy the "vibe" of the place. read more

Food was decent. Service was awfulmusic so loud no chatting with friends was possible

food was amazing (chicken back pesto sandwich and the pasta(mid)) but then they tipped us 20% for having a big group, such a disappointment:/. Recommend if going with a small group. read more

Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Tampa, Florida