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    The Tap House

    3.9 (119 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Crunchwrap burger
    Amanda E.

    Arrived at 6 on a Friday night and they had ample seating available. Service was quick and staff were friendly. I got the crunch wrap and it was just ok. The cream corn was really good. It's fun that they serve water in liquor bottles.

    Toya C.

    I went to this restaurant and ordered their burger with potato wedges. The burger wasn't a meal somthe wedges and drink had to be ordered separately- I found that weird. I asked for the burger to be medium well. The food came quickly. The wedges I dipped in honey mustard sauce (which was an extra fee to which I wasn't notified of when I was ordering), they were really good though. The burger reminded me of school burgers that they already have prepared in the hot water bath until they serve you. It didn't have a freshly grilled or just made burger taste. I didn't care for the taste and texture of the burger. I was a little nauseated after a few bites of the burger. Just the taste of it. The sweet tea was really good and I didn't know it until I left but the receipt said you get free refills. The restaurant was clean. Seating available outside too and it was covered seating. There was a gravel lot where merchants were selling hand made items and a band was playing outside.

    Allison C.

    Nice taproom in St. Elmo! The space is a good size with tables spaced around the room as well as a side party room that's a little more private. Even with it being a full house it wasn't that loud. Most of the servers/staff were nice. One guy behind the bar made it seem like everything was an inconvenience to him and with that being your first contact with the business and the where you order it was a bit off putting. Food is good, not the greatest in the area. We split a veggie sampler with two burgers. You get a good amount for the price. But I feel like you come here for the drinks much more than the food. There is a 3% credit card fee, so be aware of that.

    Empyreal's porter
    Bruce K.

    Saturday night and I'm in Chattanooga. Time for a beer! I found this place thanks to the wonderful Yelp search and I'm glad they brought me here. Warmly welcomed at the bar where I ordered my first and took the menu back to the table. I was able to plug in the laptop and connect their wifi. Okay, what's for dinner. Still on keto, I chose the big burger with pimento cheese and a side of steamed spinach. And then another beer. This time, a "Gay Beer" because why not? This is a large space and it was surprisingly quiet for a Saturday night. Where is everyone? [Review 18799 overall - 335 in Tennessee - 2322 of 2022.]

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    April Marie T.

    Friendly staff. Service is good. Food is not very good. Burger tastes like rubber. Chicken was just Ok. Cute shirts. "I'll tap that" #freezer2fryerFood.

    Flight of beer
    Courtney T.

    Loved this spot for drinks and an appetizer! They have a wide selection of beers, as well as cocktails and homemade root beer & butter beer. We decided to split a flight of 6 beers which came with a small serving of pretzels. We really enjoyed all the beers, especially their selection of sours!! I also tried the homemade root beer which was very tasty. The hummus appetizer was delicious. The feta cheese on top was a nice touch and the pita was buttery. The service was great and it was fun watching all of the food come out of the kitchen by sitting at the bar. We will definitely be back to try a burger and their Mac n' cheese in the future!

    White peach sangria
    Laurice S.

    Service is prolonged. The food was ok. The waitress we had was not friendly at all. It took her 15 minutes before she could take a drink order and food. My drink took 10 mins while my son's soda took another 10. She never checked back on us. I know it got busy since we sat down but it could have been nice to at least be polite and smile instead of the attitude.

    Simple BLT fresh
    Aaliyah C.

    The atmosphere was very calming and inviting! Really liked the food and workers. It's in the heart of st Elmo I definitely go again !

    The Belgian burger
    Ashley M.

    Absolutely love coming to The Tap House! The service has always been excellent, they have plenty of beer options and their food is good quality. The business is locally owned and operated and they support other local businesses - which I love. My favorite things: the outdoor seating, friendly service, the cider they brew in house and the Belgian Burger . Come in for an event or trivia night, enjoy their rotating menu and variety of beers (they have liquor options too). Plenty of indoor seating for groups of friends or bar top seating to relax. Music is never too loud to have a conversation and you get to appreciate all the personality they put in to make it what it is.

    The porter bbq pork with cheese
    Alexandria G.

    The food was tasty. Our party had The Club, Caesar Salad, and The Southern. Sweet tea was not house made, so that was disappointing. The waiter was friendly, too. I like the ambiance was a cool bar vibe with coffee house music.

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    Great food. Excellent beer selection. Friendly hardworking staff. Try it! You won't be disappointed.

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    Ask the Community - The Tap House

    Are well behaved tweens (12 yr olds) allowed with parents for lunch and desserts?

    Yes! I took my two year old and 4 month old. One time I went when they weren't especially busy and my two year old napped on their couch. The staff was very cool about it. I have also seen other children and tweens in there. They have games in… 

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