We had a fantastic experience at Waterhouse Taphouse! Dinner was great, and everything came out smoothly despite our large group. A special shoutout to our server, Robin, who handled our party of 35 people incredibly well. She was organized, attentive, and kept everything running seamlessly. Managing a group that size isn't easy, and she made it look effortless. Highly recommend both the restaurant and asking for Robin if you're dining with a big group! read more

Beautiful atmosphere. For drinks, Ordered the butterfly's rest and it was a must!!! Delicious. Had 5 total. Plenty beers on tap. We had a reservation for 2:15 on Valentine's day. Intentionally set earlier in the day understanding the significance of the day. (Been together over 20 years.) When we arrived my husband kindly requested a window table with view of the water. The woman taking the reservation info advised that she would try, but "so busy" etc. We were sat at a half circular booth that was facing water but set back from water. I just want to note there were 7 tables open at window seating. 3 of which were 2 tops. We did have 3, so essentially for us, 4 EMPTY tables could have accommodated our request. 2 remained empty the entirety of our meal. So I just can't understand why this request wouldn't be granted. Waitress we were assigned was amazing. On top of things, refills etc. We got the wing appetizer, cheese curds, and the wedge salad as appetizers. They were all good. The wings I would get with no sauce. The sauce on them was very ketchup reminiscent. For the entrees we both did the steak frites. Fries were amazing. The steak was sooooo tough. Medium rare didn't save them. Our child got the half pizza and demolished. For dessert we got the cookie with ice cream and the valentines special cheesecake. Both were delicious. Overall 3.5. Could use some help at front. If you don't realize you have that many free tables and could easily accommodate a paying customer the table they prefer, it just simply doesn't make sense. At the end, I did ask manager why we wouldn't be able to sit where we requested and there really was just no good reason. It was just a shrug like it was a busy day. Like I guess maybe saving for make believe guests?? LOL unreal. It's not often I would question things. But this was just absurd. Again, I need to say, our waitress was amazing. Food was fine. Just a very weird experience as far as seating. Like who are you saving those seats for?? Anywho. Enjoy! read more

The Waterfront Taphouse - Steak frites with shrimp/ mushroom - Beer Bar Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Great view of the river! Excellent service. Delicious food! The stuffed steelhead and the fish and chips were both very good. The drinks were tasty. Lots of space and tables that look out on the water. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Amazing food amazing services : ) Tina is the best waiter! Definitely recommend coming here. read more

Friday Night, Full Bellies, Zero Regrets Rolled in on a Friday night--family of four, no reservation, living on the edge. The place was packed but somehow we scored a booth with no wait (the restaurant gods were clearly smiling on us). We landed across from the window, but let's be honest--it was already dark out. Waterfront view? More like waterfront shadows. No loss there. Appetizer adventure: Crispy Artichoke Hearts - These were not your standard deep-fried afterthoughts. Lightly breaded with just a hint of tangy goodness that made the flavor pop. The dipping sauce? Chefs kiss. We nearly fought over the last one. Deviled Eggs - Oh, but fancy. Topped with shredded chicken and microgreens like they were headed to a cocktail party. Surprisingly filling and delicious. Deviled eggs with main-character energy. Entrée excellence: Fish & Chips - A classic, leveled up. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. The batter had just the right crunch-to-flavor ratio, and it came with solid backup dancers: tangy slaw and golden fries. Big enough to share, but honestly, why would you? Tacos - We're talking hearty, flavorful, generously filled tacos. Definitely not the dainty kind--these are two-hand-holders. Bottom line: Great service, clever spins on classic dishes, and portions that leave you full and happy. Bonus points for snagging a table with zero planning. We'll definitely be back--next time we might even pretend to make a reservation (for the thrill of it, of course). I would say this is a solid 4.5 but Yelp doesn't have half stars yet! read more

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Beautiful scenery and good service at this spot. We tried a few items from the bites section and really liked the fondue. The fried artichokes were kind of a revelation! The current deviled eggs were nothing special (it was topped with street corn which I didn't think added anything to it). We were a bit overloaded with fried and rich and creamy things by the time we got to the fish and chips so that may be why we didn't enjoy it as much; it felt a bit greasy, and the batter didn't hold up very well even just soon after it was brought out from the kitchen. I was certainly satisfied and curious enough to come back next time in town to try other things from the menu! read more

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Gosh, there are so many restaurants on the waterfront that it took us forever to decide. We finally settled on Waterfront Taphouse and it was a good decision. We went for dinner and were lucky to get a second floor water front table with killer views. Service was friendly and helpful, a theme that is common in the Vancouver area. I had the tap house burger and it was excellent. The burger was a little past the medium I requested but it did not matter. There was a delicious BBQ sauce, blue cheese crumbles, and fried onion strings, plus maybe some lettuce. All the flavors came together to make a very delicious burger. At $18 it was not cheap but it was worth the money. The wife had the nachos and it was huge! An enormous portion of chips and toppings. She ate maybe a third of it and was stuffed. I had a couple of IPAs but don't know the name, but they were perfectly paired with the burger. The ambiance overlooking river could not have been better. I told the wife, we belong here. read more

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This place is great for a waterfront experience if you want a traditional Taphouse vibe. The food was great, service was great, and the beer was very beer. read more

Nice place with views overlooking the Columbia River. Great beers and service. The bartender was attentive even though it was busy. Happy Hour has some good offerings. Will definitely return. read more

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Huge spot on the water with great views! The menu feels pretty typical of a Taphouse restaurant, but with a few pleasant surprises. We had a large booth with a nice view - some of the booths are even elevated over the others - so everyone has a view, smart. To start, we had the crispy artichoke hearts, which were just okay. Honestly, some fibrous, leafy parts still on some of the hearts. Our main dishes were amazing. The PNW stuffed steelhead was great, but I've seen better constructed in other yelp photos. The blackened mahi mahi was phenomenal! Both were great dishes all around, but the steelhead is a heavier dish. The only bad part of the meal was the service. Our server was not attentive and almost never took any dirty dishes away. At one point, he filled a dirty beer glass at the edge of the table with water. He also put his finger in the sauce rim on the mahi mahi. ‍ read more

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Decided to try this again for a family dinner. Our out of town family were lodging at the nearby Hotel Indigo and we wanted a restaurant with a beautiful view of the Columbia River. I made reservations online. My first gripe is how many emails, text messages and phone calls I received the day before and day of my reservation. It felt like borderline harassment. I have never received so many reminders and confirmation requests for a reservation before! I literally received 2 emails asking for confirmation, which I replied to as soon as I received them. Then I received a text requesting a confirmation reply, which I did immediately. Then a phone call with voicemail requesting a call back to confirm, which I did within minutes. Finally another text asking for confirmation a couple hours before our reservation time. Geez, it was all a bit much, and super annoying! We did get a window table as requested in my reservation, which was appreciated since we were entertaining out of town family. All the food came out at once, which was great! Only one person in our party wasn't happy with their food. The Caesar salad dressing was way too fishy! You could smell the strong fish odor as soon as the plate was set on the table. It should have been sent back, but regrettedly wasn't. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food. My other gripe was our waiter. He was just okay. Not too friendly and didn't refill waters at the table throughout our entire dinner. Not sure if he wasn't trying too hard because of the automatic 20% tip added to large groups or what, but it certainly didn't make us feel like he earned his tip. It was disappointing. Overall, a subpar experience. With all the other restaurants opening up down on the Vancouver Waterfront, we'll be choosing a different one next time. read more

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Well this was a one and done. Don't get me wrong. The food was adequate bar fare. Noting special or memorable. The cocktails were college grade. It was just so so. I would look elsewhere for something worth going out for. read more

The Waterfront Taphouse - Dinning room - Beer Bar Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Usually don't leave reviews unless stellar service or service that was so poor that I think the restaurant needs to be a bit more considerate of it's patrons. We were visiting the waterfront and decided to stop in to the tap house for drinks and maybe a. Ire to eat. We were asked if we wanted to sit outside and were seated at a nice table on the balcony. We ordered drinks and after seated and looking at the menu we just decided to just get drinks. Mid way through our drinks, our server said that if we weren't ordering food then we needed to be moved and reseated. We were ok with that but seemed somewhat embarrassed. We were just seated two tables down but at a lounge type table which was totally ok. But after that, we seemed to be totally ignored by every server and no server no longer to help even when we were ready to pay the bill. Really??? My husband decided to walk inside and just settle up our tab. So ... my suggestion to the restaurant that if you want in only want customers that meet a certain "quota" in dining purchases please say so up front to let us know so we go elsewhere. So sad you treat your customers that way. In all honesty we've been to the restaurant before for dinner and service was good. This was obviously a very strange event that we experienced and just left us with a bad taste in our month to recommend this place to anyone. Guess overall hit and miss. In this case, was certainly a big miss. read more

The food quality has been declining but we typically frequent this restaurant because of the great location, simplicity of food for the kids and the atmosphere. While service is good, the food was the worst it has been and not cooked as described on the menu. The roasted chicken was roasted and then flash fried making it greasy outside and super dry meat. Food being fried should be included on the menu. Broccolini was one full stem and a sliver of a second one. The ribs my husband ordered were full of gristle. I had emailed the restaurant a week ago about the food quality and did not get a response. read more

The Waterfront Taphouse - Half Roasted Chicken $26.00 Lemon Herb Marinade, roasted Potatoes, Heirloom Carrots, Broccolini. - Beer Bar Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

My partner and I came here for our anniversary, and overall, the food was fantastic. We tried three different kinds of bruschetta: the tomato basil (top), apple fig (middle), and Brie, pear, and cranberry (bottom) all of them were absolutely divine. The hummus plate, served with fresh veggies and pita, was also excellent. For drinks, I had a cocktail (I can't remember the name), and my partner ordered a whiskey sour; both were very good. However, the atmosphere left something to be desired. The music felt out of place and quite loud, which made the space feel a little uneasy. Additionally, while the lighting itself isn't bad, at the night time it was a bit too bright and somewhat took away from the beauty of the waterfront view at night. If you're coming here for a view, go in the daylight because you won't see anything in the night time unfortunately. It's just too bright inside I think dimming the lights slightly would help create a more inviting, intimate ambiance and allow the view to shine. But it just felt over distracting between the music and lights and just window reflections at night and no view which is what I was hoping to see. With a few adjustments to the lighting this Taphouse could really make the most of its incredible location and provide an experience that matches the quality of the food. Work on the harsh subtracting lighting and create more ambiance ! This food and view is so pretty it needs it to match. read more

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Food and service is always amazing here. Best place to eat in the area and we come here frequently. Always somewhat quiet and never really a wait. We had Gabe as our sever and answered every question we had or was quick to get an answer. Thank you guys for the consistent service we get. read more

In my search for a dining spot with views of the water to take my out of town visitors, I landed on Waterfront Taphouse, and glad I did. The second floor space looks out over the Columbia with 180 degree sightlines, featuring the Interstate Bridge on one side (though not Mt Hood) and if you time it right, the setting sun on the other. There's an outdoor patio if you want to get even closer, but there's more comfortable seating with booths and tables inside (plus A/C). Service was attentive and efficient, and you have a very nice tap list of local beers along with a good selection of cocktails. Our meals got thumbs up all around, with the baked stuffed salmon, BBQ ribs and mahi fish tacos coming on in decent size portions, nicely plated and full flavored. The vibe here is modern, a bit refined but still casual, and somewhat corporate-like in the decor department, but with those great views, the background is secondary. 4/5 for food, 5/5 for views. read more

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Great service, great food which really surprised to the upside and my wife's cocktail was also really solid. Only complaint is the music, good lord their playlist SUCKS! Guys I will help you fix this for free, ping me. I didn't sense any of the food quality issues noted in some of the older reviews. Calamari, which is usually a canary in the coal mine if the food isn't fresh, was terrific. I will be back, great location and parking is super easy with the deck right there. Can't wait to sit outside and watch the river. read more

Amazing water front eats and drinks. The vibe was upbeat and casual. The service was awesome, our server was always around and took great care of us. The drinks were amazing, we had the mojito, Smoky old fashioned and the Manhattan all were expertly crafted and taste was amazing. The food was delicious, We had wings and corn ribs appetizer and for my main I had the French Dip which was cooked to perfection the horseradish sauce was on point. My coworker had the blackened Mahi Mahi and said it was amazing. Will definitely return here next time I am in town. read more

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I've been here a handful of times and they are consistent. Walking in you are greeted by the hosts and you have a nice view of the waterfront. I ordered the roasted chicken and a refreshing raspberry mojito for the warm day we were having. One of my favorite places to go to in Downtown Vancouver Waterfront. read more

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The service was very friendly. Our server accommodated my friend's request to change seats and turn on the fireplace with a very nice smile. The various brochette was great, we picked 6 different ones to share. Wishey flights were delightful. The view of the Columbia River with the occasional jets coming out of the airport adds to the atmosphere. The only downside was that it was super busy and got my beer order wrong, twice. 4.5 stars on its way to 5! read more

The Waterfront Taphouse - Beer Bar Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Came for a birthday party. Staff was nice. I got the shrimp Mac and cheese. Portion was pretty good I think. I wish the shrimp tails were off! Taking them off myself at the table is so gross! Hands in my food is not fun. I ate the entire plate and had no leftovers. read more

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Awesome service from host to server(s). Modern & new vibe especially for a beer bar. Tasty selection of taps. Bar area seating is nicely laid out to watch the games. Being on the upper floor the outdoor view of the river is expensive & relaxing. Food was standard. But the beer is delish and service was so friendly and attentive from multiple staff members! read more

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We like to come here by ourselves but also to bring out of town guests. Beautiful views, great beer and food, great service! Can't go wrong here! read more

The Waterfront Taphouse - Bacon fig pizza - Beer Bar Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Gosh... The food was phenomenal! I swear some of the best I've had! It was so so good! The inside and out was also gorgeous! We loved the hops lights above the booths. Honestly though... the service was horrible. The hostest barely greeted us, the staff gathered around the bar and giggled with each other for much of the time, and we were not taken care of in a very timely manner. It took a long to time get our drinks (which were very tastey), which led to a longer time getting our food. My mom had asked for no peanuts on her salad, but it had peanuts when she got it. When she asked for a correction, the waiter (who I believe was not actuallt a waiter?) looked very visibly annoyed and had a very negative attitude. I recommend this place because the food was just so good, but just call and place an order or order online instead... read more

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Perfect place for date night! Our server was kind and attentive. We ordered the "Figgy With It" drink which has nice holiday flavors. We shared the deviled eggs (bacon & chives, flavors rotate), the bruschetta pick 3 flavors (we got pear & brie, coconut mango shrimp, and smoked salmon - OMG Aaaamazing all three flavors!), and blackened mahi tacos w homemade tortilla chips. Wanted to order dessert because the menu looked really good, but too full! We left very happy and satisfied bellies. Walked along the riverfront to see the view, lucked out with clear weather in December. read more

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My daughter-in-law and I were in Portland for a wedding and decided to take a drive to Vancouver on a beautiful June morning. We Yelped restaurants in the area and ended up at the Waterfront Taphouse. Parking was a little difficult to find as the area was really busy (to be honest, it was a gorgeous day for outdoor dining), but we found a spot pretty quickly (there's a public lot right across the street). We waited maybe 10 minutes at the bar for our table to be ready; the bartender was super friendly and recommended some great local beers. We were finally seated outside by the water...gorgeous views! Service was great and the food was tasty! We ordered enough to share between the two of us, and the amount of food was perfect for that. It was well-worth the beautiful drive. We'll definitely be back when we are in the area again! read more

The Waterfront Taphouse - The view was gorgeous! - Beer Bar Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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AT first I was not impressed by the service and the cost but was swayed by the flavor of my chicken sandwich and the fries with my meal . It has awesome flavor and really good . read more

Food is amazing delicious well prepared attractive. The service is top notch taken care of well . The ambience is what it's all about the viewers are freaking amazing . You can't get better views then were we sat !! read more

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Met my brother and his girlfriend here for a nice lunch on the water. They ordered an app and a burger to share. We ordered 2 burgers. The service was quick and pleasant. The food was good. The view spectacular. read more

If you're looking for good burgers or flatbreads on the waterfront - this is your spot! Anything with fig jam on their menu is a must try. I can't eat a lot of beef so only got a bite of my husbands apple fig burger but it was incredible! Their flat bread fig bacon was also so delish. Their deviled eggs had a surprising crunch but was good. The only thing I'd pass on is their toast, but may have just been be. They can be pretty busy so definitely make reservations if you're coming on a week day but didn't have any challenges getting a table on a weeknight read more

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We hit the Vancouver Downtown waterfront section while here visiting and saw this place. Had gorgeous views of the water and tons of lighting. It gives off a very elegant vibe inside, but it's just your standard brewery with views. We had went when they opened and were seated immediately. Not a ton of menu options but seemed like they had a lot of alcohol options of course lol. I will say overall the 4 of us were not impressed with the food. It wasn't bad at all just maybe a little blah in flavor for our liking. We all agreed a rating of 3.5 stars. We would not order the same items we got and if we did come back may go with another option but again it's limited and I'm a picky eater. Others around us enjoyed it. I will say portion sizes on some of the items were huge (nachos and salads) and other items just a small or standard size portion. Here's what we ordered. Shrimp Po'Boy - not bad he said but he would order something different next time BBQ cheeseburger plain (no veggies) - the meat was so blah and Charcoaled that no sauce helped cover the taste. I would not order that again. Wings - he liked them but would want to try something else next time. Fries - delicious! We were all agreeable on the fries! If you like brewery's give the place a try, it just wasn't a place for us to want to rush back to or that fit our tastebuds. Service was fine. read more

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Stopped in here for some late night drinks and to celebrate a birthday. Just sat at the bar and ordered a few whiskey drinks. First thing I noticed was the whiskey selection - they had good choices here including Eagle Rare, Blanton's and Weller. We ended up trying a cider, the Weller Flight, and Eagle Rare. All were very good. Didn't try the food here, so can't comment on that. The bartender was very attentive and friendly. Cool spot on the waterfront for drinks. read more

The Waterfront Taphouse - Weller Flight - Beer Bar Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

We got to wander up here for a private event. The decor was sooo cool!!! The lights are little buds! So cute! Haha LOTS of space!!! Deck had some tables with fire pits. TONS of beer selections!!!!! Loved they had so many IPA choices! Just need more cider choices. Our waiter was beyond attentive!! Kept checking on our drinks!! Our event had gotten a food banquet... uhh the spinach dip and potato puffs... WOW!!!!!!! I couldn't wait to go back up for seconds! They even made sure we got a drink in before last call! Such a fun place! read more

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SECRET: Try to come on a weekday, as it can get crowded and long waits on the weekends. Nice venue, near the waterfront. If it's nice out, grab an outdoor patio table. We came on a perfectly gorgeous, sunny day. View was awesome. Friendly hostess and server. Never been before so it was a nice, overall experience. We had gone a little overboard with ordering. Had the corn dog and onion ring appetizers, a Bauman's cider, and a Trap Door ipa. For our main, we ordered the fish & chips, fish tacos, and the pulled pork tacos. All were excellent, though in my opinion, the chips (fries) were not great. Because they were so fat, they tasted more like a baked potato than a French fry. Other than that, everything was good. Took a stroll on the waterfront after, which is the star of the area. Again, be cautious about weekends as both crowds and highway traffic will bum you out a little. But great area. Fun vibe overall. read more

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My girlfriend and I came here to get lunch. I have had positive experiences in the past. But this time wasn't so. I got the fish and chips from their lunch menu. It was good, but the size of these fish pieces were laughable. I picked them up and I busted out laughing. I took a bite and it was delicious but I couldn't believe the sizes of it. Also, the lady dropped our food off and never came back. One of the other guys ended up helping us and got our check. While typing this I still can't believe that I paid over 20 bucks for a laughable portion of fish and chips that I feel that I can go eat a 3 course meal after. Keep in mind I am a 5'6 130 pound male. read more

This is like The Best Chili's in the World. The music is totally mid. But at least it's loud and inescapable. The service was quite attentive, knowledgeable, and gave qualified advice on This or That choices. The key is that they are going to be open later than everyone else if you get a late start to the evening. The winery next door, which was our intention, had stopped serving food at 8pm, so at 825 we arrived at this other place that I already forgot the name of.. checks notes - Waterfront Something.. Cool. read more

I have eaten here many times and the French dip used to be outstanding. It has changed. The roll is thick and airy like a French bread roll and the meat was thick on the middle and thin towards the ends. I could barely find the grilled onions because they were in a thin layer under the cheese. Why would you skimp on onions when they are so cheap? I ordered a side salad and there was only lettuce and 4 cucumbers. Nothing else! I hope they don't continue preparing the French dip this way. read more

We came for lunch and requested an indoor table. Surprisingly, we were seated right across from the door to the patio, even though there were plenty of other empty tables available. I could have asked to move, but decided to roll with it, even though there was quite a bit of traffic through that door (it was a busy Saturday). We ordered the fish tacos and the bacon & fig pizza. The pizza was a pleasant surprise, bold and flavorful, but one of those things we were glad to try once rather than order again. The menu overall is varied and interesting, with options that invite curiosity. Now, this might sound like an odd comment, but I couldn't help but notice: the waitstaff here all looked like they'd stepped off the set of a soap opera...young, polished, and incredibly good-looking. As my mother used to say, they were "easy on the eyes!" Beyond appearances, they were also friendly and professional. To sum up: good food, nice views, attentive staff, we'll be back. P.S. Just a heads-up: the tipping screen starts at 22%. You'll need to manually enter a "custom" amount if you prefer to tip differently. read more

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The view is spectacular. Food was great. Our server was very friendly. Was busy so it took a little while but was very tasty. read more