The service was excellent. Food was delicious and the beer was cold. Bourbon dessert was really good. Lorie with an "e" provided awesome service and served up amazing Shirley Temples with cherries to my kid! And order the Garlic Fries. read more

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We had a good experience here. Within walking distance, and good customer service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance and the setup was nice, perfect for watching the NFL playoffs![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was good quality, and the drinks were good as well. We stay in the Springhill Suites all the time, so we'll definitely be back! read more

Terrible service. Came today on a saturday employees are understaffed per waittess. They are very unorganized every food that came out waiter came from table to table asking if the food was ours. Until he found the correct table. Waiters/no one came to take our order we had to wave a waiter to be attended after waiting for a while and to check on refills. waved a waittresss next to our table and instead of acknowledging she kept talking with the customer and ignored us and went on to her business though she saw us. This is my second time first experience was amazing but it seems like when its super busy they are not well coordinated. Either they are just not interested in working or need alittle more training. Overall drinks are good food is ok but they need more training/practice in acknoledging customers. read more

To be honest, I don't get the hype around The Brass Tap. I get that it might be exciting for Marina to have a spot like this, but at the end of the day, it feels like just another poorly run chain restaurant. What really stood out was the lack of attentiveness. It was a pretty slow evening that day and us along with another small family were the only ones seated in the back patio area. Anyways, when we finally got our food, no one checked in on us while we waited. No drink refills, no "how's everything?"-- nothing. My partner finished his drink before the food came and would've liked another but it just didn't happen. Once we were done, my partner had to go inside just to grab the check and a to-go box-- that shows how much we were checked on, or lack there of. My partner was so disappointed with the service that he didn't leave a tip--which is very unlike him. We try to be understanding, especially with busy restaurants, but that just wasn't the case here. All in all, it wasn't a great experience. Not sure if we'll be back anytime soon. read more

We LOVED Bridget! She was the best server, even through the crazy love island times! Definitely recommend the green tea shots! read more

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Great place to have a drink and a bite to eat after work. There's a happy hour (4:00-6:00 M-F) and late night HH (9:00 to close M-Th) and different events on different nights. There's service was excellent and the food was a good match. Large screen TV's surround the dining area and bar. There's also a covered & screened "outdoor" dining area. The excellent service made the food and ambiance that much better! read more

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i quite enjoyed the experience. the food was amazing, trust me. the crispy chicken sandwich with everything on it was AMAZING. the service was great, but it took long for our food to come. [[HIGHLIGHT]]there were so many tvs and stuff.. this would be great for a bar party or etc.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I found funny that the baby chairs were so small, they didn't reach up to the high top tables lol.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would definitely go again. read more

My family came in last night and our server Olivia was wonderful! She was very friendly and attentive, and kept our drinks full! Will be returning very soon! read more

Tried their Carnivore pizza tonight and it was so good. Definitely something to order if you love different meats. (Pepperoni, Sausage, Bacon, Ham) I told the bartender to surprise me with their most popular hazy and he poured me a Humble Sea Socks & Sandals foggy IPA.... A new favorite of mine. Entire staff is welcoming and attentive. read more

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Visiting from VA... we were looking for a burger spot with wings & beers & we found it!! It was a Thursday evening.. short wait time. & we lucked out & probably got the BEST waiter, Aaron! He was friendly, efficient & the most respectable! Hello sir/mame & his recommendations were on point! Brass Tap is lucky to have him on the team! The wings were delicious & the beers ( I had the Hefeweizen & a Cali squeeze)were cold & refreshing! I ordered the fish n chips(at the recommendation of Aaron), sorry no pic, I devoured them! My son ordered the bbq mac burger & it was great! My husband ordered the pizza fritta & we cleaned the plate or should I say basket?! I highly recommend this spot if you're undecided & would def visit again if in the area 5 stars yall! read more

Visited on a Friday early evening and the place was busy, but not packed. Was ignored at the front entrance, so our group of four made our way to the patio. On the way we asked a couple of employees about seating and was told the patio is self serve. After getting a table I went up to the service bar to order. Chaos best describes the activity behind the bar. After waiting about 10-15 minutes, a service person asked me what I wanted. Ordered three drinks, paid and waited another 10 minutes to get two of the three drinks. Service person claimed she didn't hear the third drink, which was a diet coke, so paid again and waited. Fortunately, we didn't plan on ordering food, because I would hate to find out how long that would take. The only reason for not giving one star is that I like the concept and the patio vibe, plus being new there is always a learning curve for staff, so hopefully the service will improve. read more

The service (shout out to Omar), and food (Mac & Cheese Bites, Hot Honey Pizza, and so much more) are the reason my friends and I go back on a weekly basis... [[HIGHLIGHT]]the karaoke, DJ's, and other festivities are just the cherry on top.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great establishment with great employees who are quick to throw your orders in to make sure you are well hydrated and well fed. If anyone in management reads this please make sure you highlight Omar, he's always providing top notch service!! read more

Amazing place staff was super friendly and management incredible. We felt like family. read more

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Food is great, service can be slow at times but that is to be expected seeing that [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's always packed in there[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love their themed nights and the vibes are always great[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Very nice & clean place. Friendly staff, owner Carl was present & came by to see how everything was going , nice to see the involvement. Irene (host) also made us feel truly comfortable. Great ambiance and family friendly. Will be back, dog friendly. read more

A year ago I gave a 5 star review and I rarely give a negative review. Unfortunately, tonight's service was awful! 60 minutes in and we were begging for another drink and left before our dinner arrived. I am in hospitality so I understand how tough it can be serving. This was poor management and an " I'm sorry " every time you come to the table is pathetic for a server. read more

It pains me, seriously, to give such a low rating. We went on a Thursday afternoon around 3:45 and the service was dismal. We waited at the door for almost 5 minutes then decided to seat ourselves. It was a little busy but not packed; and we couldn't see a waiter or waitress anywhere. It was another 5 minutes before a waitress showed up; she was attentive and we had hope. We placed a drink order at 3:55 but we still didn't have it by 4:15. Even worse, as it finally showed up at the bar station, it was evident that my drink was wrong--it was a rose, not a Chardonnay. Very sad to take so long and then be wrong. We let the server know we were leaving. :5 I would encourage people to try the Brass Tap. The food looked good and the ambience is a funky sports bar. Maybe we just had bad karma. Oh yes.. and to make it worse, they were out of Boont which was my husband's first choice. read more

Service terrible --waited 45 minutes for two tacos-- chips never arrived before drinks were finished

Went back to give them a second chance. 100% better. Was greeted and got a table quickly. Our server was very attentive. She answered all our questions and provided excellent service. The food was very good and arrived in an acceptable amount of time. We had an American Pub burger and chicken nachos. I think they improved from over a year ago when I first visited the establishment. The beer and cocktail lineup looked great. Next time I go I will try the beer or margarita flight. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was very busy but that is a good thing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will return in the future. read more

The Mac and Cheese bites always hit and the wing are amazing and the variety of food they have to offer is amazing overall an amazing place to eat in Marina read more

This place is designed for people who go to the bar and have a few drinks. If you want to go with your family, this is not the right place. The food is like chilis. read more

I had such a great visit to The Brass Tap in Marina--a fun, relatively new welcoming spot with delicious food, wonderful service, and a relaxed, lively vibe both indoors and out. The staff was friendly and attentive from start to finish, making the whole experience even better. I started with a peach mocktail, which was absolutely delicious--refreshing, perfectly balanced, and beautifully presented. For my meal, I enjoyed their Chicken Nachos, and they were incredible! Just as described on the menu, they're piled high with fresh tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, grilled chicken, pickled red onions, pico de gallo, jalapeños, sour cream, and a drizzle of house-made queso. Every bite was bursting with flavor and perfectly satisfying. I was also glad to see many options for vegetarian meals, too. I'm already looking forward to coming back soon for one of their popular Brunches, which sound amazing. The Brass Tap is a fantastic destination right next to the movie theaters in Marina--ideal for a casual lunch, dinner, or night out. Check it out! read more

Came here for a quick dinner and watching the payoffs. It was nice and the owner is so kind. The waitress was very friendly. We ordered 2 pizza for the 2 of us and next time we just need 1 read more

I have been here three times now because it's close to my work, so each time it was the middle of a weekday and not busy at all. The service is just so slow. It's not even a matter of staffing, they're standing around on their phones or talking. Maybe it's the kitchen? I'm not sure but it's a problem when you have appointments to get to and can't take a 90 minute lunch break. The menu is ok for a pub. I've never tried the drinks because im always working. read more

The Brass Tap was great! Great drinks, fun atmosphere, outside seating available if you have dogs. Food was decent. We had the pork quesadilla, salad and garlic fries. The portions were just right. The beer was cold and a lot of variety to choose from. Service was prompt and attentive. We will definitely come back. read more

beautiful ambiance! very accommodating and yummy yummy white something pizza! cutie kassandra was sweet and came out to say hi! great owner and running establishment!:-) read more

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Food ok - service very slow, 20 mins at the bar and not even a hello or acknowledgement - yes, they were busy, they need more help

My wife and her girlfriends came here a week or so ago on a girls trip and mentioned that they enjoyed it. So naturally, my wife and I along with my mom came back down to verify that the BRASS TAP craft beer and Kitchen and spirits is an excellent place to go. The prices are quite reasonable and the service is excellent! Not only were we able to catch up on a variety of sporting events with all their screens, but we also enjoyed the shrimp, and the chicken wings. There was a delicious drink (Strawberry Basil Mule shown in the photo! And the service was excellent! this evening. Our server was Lauren! I would highly recommend this Brass Tap location in Marina! read more

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I really love wings but I asked the waiter to make a suggestion. In her recommendations she said they have good wings, among a couple of other items. I ordered the wing basket with Gilroy garlic fries with half dry-rub, half sauce wings. I could tell right away that the wings were old and frost bitten by the look of the skin, which had just a thin smear of sauce . The dry rub ones tasted really bad..The wings were extremely dry and hard. I cut them with a knife to try them. They were fried with what looked like heavy breading and tough and dry. The fries were good, I wouldn't say great. My husband had a steak sandwich which he said was ok but def not great. read more

We tried Brass Tap again and were disappointed that they don't allow food on the patio. With kids, the back patio for kids to play was the big draw. Without being able to order food there, I'd say this is not kid-friendly at all. Additionally, all TVs were covered/not viewable from the back patio. Go somewhere else to watch games - not worth it! read more

I know this place is new, so we'll definitely give it another shot. But the service AT THE BAR was even slow. While we had an apologetic bartender, we sat with empty drinks for about 15 minutes with no acknowledgement. We had some appetizers and a couple drinks. The beer was cold and a great selection. Cocktail menu was fun and had good options. We ordered lemon pepper wings and a jalapeño cheese pretzel. The wings were bland and I've posted a pic of the odd serving for what they called a jalapeño cheese pretzel. The cheese sauce was actually the shining star of our food order, but we were definitely underwhelmed. We'll be back. I understand new restaurants take some time to figure things out. But if the pretzel is any indication of the food menu, I don't remain hopeful. read more

The Brass Tap - Jalapeño cheese Pretzel - Sports Bars Near Me - Marina, California

Callin all beachgoers, locals, and tourists who are in the coastal town of Marina, looking for a new local sports bar, The Brass Tap, which has a full bar and finger-lickin' food options, literally! The Brass Tap is located in the flourishing Marina area and has quickly become a favorite for locals to watch a game on one of the several TVs or an establishment to go to relax with friends and family in a sociable environment. I recently spent a few nights in Marina with my sister and brother-in-law, and one evening we stopped in at their local bar walking distance from their home, The Brass Tap, during Game 3 of the NBA finals. The buzzy, casual lounge decor and swanky front bar provided a high-end vibe, but the pop-cultural offerings had an extremely low-culture attitude. Walking into The Brass Tap was as warm as a perfectly poured pint - a packed-to-capacity, energetic welcome that culminated in seating at a prime table. In the center of the bar, allowing us to sit in a horseshoe formation so we could nurse our tap beers and drinks of choice and pace ourselves while watching the fast-paced game on all the TVs that ran around the periphery of our tables, and directly opposite of the bar. The menu had it all, meat-eaters, vegetarians, and pescatarian choices, and our waiter was attentive and friendly. We decided on the Pepperoni Pizza and Chicken Sandwich which rounded out our "pre-game" orders and oh the Frrrrrrrries - which was on their happy hour special! Crispy, and tasty (although we had to ask for additional pepper and salt) to soak the crispy fries into with of course RANCH! All were ordered - done well - rounding out my taste buds. Portions are all very reasonable, the pizza is the perfect small size because you know how we ladies like to nibble on our food. OH BOY! The Old Fashions were done well, judged by a San Francisco fine cocktail enthusiast - me! To sum it up, it gets a high nod from me as a spot in the Marina for watching your sports team of choice (or if watching the game is not your thing) to grab a drink and a bite to eat. Needless to say, it is a great place to hang out with friends or family members. It does not matter if you live in the area or just visiting, the food, great beers on tap, and buzzing atmosphere itself are destined to captivate your heart. Check it out next time you are by the coast! read more

This easily is a 5 star rating...so one would think. New well thought out building, plenty of wait staff and bar tenders, a nice menu, plenty of good choices of taps, inside and outside seating, a full bar, tv's all over and corn hole. As we were sat the waitress did say that they were al little backed up in the kitchen. 2 1/2 hours later were done. We put our app. and drink orders in right away as the waitress suggested. This was the timeline as I remember. Fifteen minutes after ordering we received our first beer and the others came separately after that. The taps are separate from the kitchen...right. Thirty minutes after that our appetizer arrives (chips and dip) with one of our entrées, a pizza. 40 minutes later my burger and our other entrée arrived. And we're out of beer. All of that happened but the service was polite and the food was good. The timing with the kitchen sucked. I don't know the reason or answer. I hope they do. Last word...management? read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent food, excellent service, great ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The prices are right. We didn't receive a kid's menu, but they accommodated our child. read more

Had a great time here with my date, Omar was helpful, very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. We had the BBQ burger and meat lovers pizza will recommend it if you come here! read more

They are still in soft opening. Went on a Sunday and it was busy but not overly crowded. Love the beer selection. We thought service was excellent. We both got burgers and fries. Burgers were great and fries were good too but had a weird chewy texture. Didn't like that the outdoor area was closed to food. It is beer only and you can see in the background sunny and no people. They need to fix that. The open air area adjacent was cold because of the wind and I would have loved to have lunch out in the sun. It was a beautiful day. I will keep going to beer mule instead but will give it a try after the grand opening. read more

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Want to give them a five star review unfortunately the food will not let me. The service and the owner are great people, it is a shame that the food quality is so bad. The steak I would have a hard time feeding to my dog let alone charging 26.99 for that and crinkle fries with garlic. It was a waste of money. Ambiance and atmosphere were and are always great just in the future will stick to what the do well and that is ONLY beer & wings read more

The Brass Tap - Sports Bars Near Me - Marina, California

I really hate writing reviews like this but it has to be said. There's an employee here who wears more cologne than I've ever encountered. I could smell it on myself for half an hour after I left, and he was only near me for a few minutes. I don't know how his coworkers work with him eight or more hours a day. The food was fine. I had the jalapeño pretzel, wings, and blackened fish tacos in Hollister yesterday. The pretzel and wings were amazing (ragin Cajun and Korean). The blackened fish tacos were kind of bland. I had the trio chips and dip here today. The queso was good. The salsa was good but awfully sweet for salsa. And the guacamole was funky and I couldn't eat it. The bartender had the owner try it and said it was fine and that it's freshly made each day. Okay, to each his own (I wouldn't have written anything except the cologne thing). No drinks in Hollister but I had a Bloody Mary, the flight of margaritas, and a Guinness here in Marina. The Bloody Mary was fine but no slice of bacon as advertised. The margaritas are all way too sweet. And the Guinness was flat. Service was good so I tipped well. I just don't see myself going back. read more

So second time here @ brass tap. First time I'll say was very very busy as they had just opened. Drinks took a really long time, and food took even longer. People who had sat down 15+ mins after us had gotten their food and drinks before us. margarita flight taste more like puree than actual tequila. i had the hot honey pizza which was good just a little doe-ey. second time, which it's been a couple months since they have opened was hoping for a better experience as far as the food/drink wait. our server was very nice and attentive, & had some good recommendations. she brought out the drinks pretty quickly. the food however took a really really long time. our server did apologize and inform us of the back up in the kitchen and did offer us a discount. so we appreciated that. we will probably wait several more months before we come back just so the kitchen can get into the groove. other than that the atmosphere and ambiance is very nice, and would be fun for groups out on the lawn. Today we ordered Alvarado street Monterey beer, and some IPA's for food we had the white caprese pizza, and my bf got the pub burger, and we shared a caesar salad. Everything was very good. Only disappointed with the wait time. read more

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Live music, amazing dessert and beer. Decent food and sunshine, I had a great time. Pickle chips were crispy and tacos were super fresh. I was seated immediately and didn't wait long for any of my orders. I appreciate that the waitress was able to give me more information about the beer choices from her personal experience which helped me make a solid choice. Atmosphere was fun, lots of laughter and people enjoying themselves. Left fully satisfied. read more

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