This was my fifth time eating at Wood-n-Tap, but today's experience completely blew the previous visits out of the water. First and foremost, **David was an absolute superstar of a server.** He was incredibly attentive, professional, and so genuinely friendly--even while dealing with my crazy 2-year-old, which is no easy feat! He made us feel completely welcome and at ease. On top of the top-notch service, **the food was so much better than before.** Whatever changes have been made in the kitchen recently are definitely working, because every dish was spot-on. Between David's amazing hospitality and the massive step up in food quality, this was easily our best visit yet. We will absolutely be back! read more

Wood-n-Tap - Caesar with grilled chicken - American Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

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We were warned by good friends to not go here. What did we do instead? Yup, we went there. What a horrible experience! We were a party of 4, restaurant about 20% full. We ordered nachos, and our friends ordered the $27 Bourbon Sirloin Steak. Waited about 30 minutes wondering where our food was. After45 minutes it finally arrived! Nachos were cold and the steak was just awful. It was the size of a single McDonalds patty, tough as nails, and smothered in Bourbon sauce. We called our server over and explained we were far from happy with our meal. Actually, she was the only good part of the experience. I forget her name, I think it was Anise, but she was very friendly and chatty, mentioned she's moving to Hawaii w/her boyfriend this month. (July 2026) Her manager came over and was very apologetic, told us she would take care of the bill. She also gave us coupons for free appetizers and a drink on our next visit. Well, needless to say there won't be a "next visit." We should have listened to our good friends in the first place. We left there hungry and very disappointed. Take it from us .......... LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKE ..............DON'T GO THERE! read more

Came here on a Sunday evening for dinner and it looks very nice on the inside! I ordered a NY strip ($36) 14oz which came with two side, which I chose the risotto and asparagus. The steak was cooked to a correct medium temperature. The cut seemed pretty decent , however it was lacking in seasoning. The sides were also very just meh, a little bland for me personally. Staff and service was quite quick, given it wasn't busy. Overall it seems like a more upscale American restaurant, but the food didn't reflect that same vibe. I would personally would try something else in the area next time. Food(50%): 5.0 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 5.0 Overall: 5.6/10 read more

Wood-n-Tap - New York strip - American Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

I was visiting from the West Coast and I enjoyed the food so much, I went to Wood-n-tap 3 days in a row! I usually try to get out and try as many new places as I can on vacation, but I just wanted to try their whole menu! read more

We got the burger with fried onions, bacon, and cheese at The Wooden Tap and it was absolutely incredible. The burger was delicious and everything came together perfectly. The service was good and the atmosphere is great for hanging out with friends. Definitely a great spot for a casual meal and a fun night out! read more

Wood-n-Tap - burger - American Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

Visited recently during vacation. We came back a year later to try again . We had a reservation for 5 .we did go during happy hour many tables open. Very slow service. Waitress apologized for the kitchen they said was short staff . It was also Taco Tuesday . After waiting an hour was offered some chips and salsa to eat . When food came out a dinner was completely cold which manager did comp. Food was just ok . Casual setting louder on bar side . Buffalo chicken dip was good . Hummus platter they downsized to half of what they served a year ago. Kids Mac & Cheese was same . Drinks were good alcoholic and mocktails. Tacos were good . Sandwiches not so good read more

Wood-n-Tap - American Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

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We kicked things off with a refreshing guava margarita and then went all in with a margarita flight (rhubarb, dragonfruit, strawberry, and elderberry) Of course, we had to follow it up with a spicy mango margarita for a little kick For food, we started with calamari and chicken nachos for the table. I went with a buffalo chicken wrap paired with Parmesan tater tots, while my partner had the filet mignon topped with crispy onions, served with mashed potatoes and asparagus. And because it was a celebration... green tea shots were definitely involved We wrapped the night with crème brûlée that was insanely creamy and the perfect sweet finish. Good drinks, great food, and even better company! couldn't have asked for a better vibe read more

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We enjoyed a wonderful meal w friends! In spite of significant allergies, our meals were exactly as needed and delicious. Our server, Edson/Junior, was warm, welcoming, helpful, and very skilled! He added immeasurably to the delightful evening And delightful dining. read more

Another great meal experience. We went a little early and were seated quickly. We already had an idea of what we wanted so we were quick to order. The place was loud and bustling but there was a fun vibe to everything. I laughed at how quickly the servers were practically running around clearing tables, getting out drinks and serving food. It did get crowded shortly after we sat down. Entrees took a little bit to come out. But the food was great. read more

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Came here for a birthday celebration with a group of 16! We had an awesome time and our server was amazing. I ordered the fried calamari to start. It was good. For dinner I got the FILET MEDALLIONS* Perfectly seasoned, fork tender, topped with our delicious bordelaise sauce* it came with 2 sides I pick Brussels sprouts but they ran out. So I got asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. As for the steak I ordered it medium and it came out medium well with a char on the outside. From the steak being so charred on the outside that was all you could taste. So I didn't really enjoy it. We ended with crème brûlée for dessert and it was yummy. I was happy with my overall visit until I realized the next day when I looked at my credit card statement and saw that I was overcharged 150$ I called the restaurant and there was confusion with another bill at the table that wasn't paid. This restaurant thought it was OK to add the other bill onto mine when I had already signed for my final bill of 100$ . After talking with the restaurant, I got my money refunded to me. read more

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Wood‑N‑Tap is... fine. Totally fine. But for a place branding itself as a tap house, the beer selection feels surprisingly basic. You're not coming here to discover a new local gem or a seasonal release you can't get anywhere else -- you're getting the usual lineup you've seen a hundred times before. Safe, but not exactly exciting. The food lands squarely in chain‑restaurant territory. It's consistent, sure, but nothing jumps out as memorable or worth a special trip. Think dependable weeknight dinner, not destination dining. You'll leave full, but you won't be talking about it later. Service is friendly and the atmosphere is comfortable, but overall the experience just doesn't rise above the pack. With a name like Wood‑N‑Tap, you expect a little more personality -- especially behind the bar. A solid option when you want something familiar, but not the spot for craft‑beer lovers or anyone looking for standout pub fare. Cheers read more

Visited on a Saturday evening so it was lively but no wait. While sitting at the bar, I was able to take it all in. The place is pretty big with outdoor seating, booths and more. The bar is nice too, and pretty stacked. Service was a little slacking however - the bartender failed to mention the reverse happy hour and only gave us the standard menus. It wasn't until someone asked that she gave us the late night happy hour specials which, might I add, are a good deal! Its everyday starting at 8:27pm. Odd right? There's a story behind that. I didn't have food and just had a beer. Might return to try that French onion soup. read more

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We recently visited Wood N Tap with my family, and it was a particularly memorable experience as it marked my daughter's first visit. From the moment we walked in, she agreed that she was struck by the warm and inviting interior. The woodwork throughout the restaurant is beautifully done and creates a cozy yet refined atmosphere, something my daughter immediately noticed and appreciated as well. She said the place made her happy. Despite the restaurant being quite busy, parking was still available--even after circling the lot a couple of times--which was a pleasant surprise given how packed the place was. We were seated comfortably in a booth, and our server, Michael, truly set the tone for the evening. He was exceptionally attentive and patient, especially as we took our time deciding on both drinks and food. Michael was also very knowledgeable and answered several questions regarding the limited-time winter menu options. Throughout our visit, we genuinely felt well taken care of by him and have absolutely no complaints about the service he provided. Our food selections did not disappoint. The large bison burger was cooked perfectly to order--juicy, flavorful, and surprisingly clean to eat. It had shredded lettuce, cheese and the bun was nice and toasty while still being soft inside. The fried onions was a great touch and immediately recognized. The person who ordered it especially appreciated that it was not greasy and lacked excess fat, making it both satisfying and well-balanced. The adobo chicken taco bowl was a standout and an instant hit with my daughter. This was a plus for this visit as she has a hard time picking her meals. She has gluten allergy and is bored to death with other choices she has all the time. I have to say Wood-n-Tap has a great gluten free menu. She loved the depth of flavor with the chicken pieces, and the chipotle aioli was a highlight; the addition of fresh lime elevated the dish and, in her opinion, was both perfect and necessary. I opted for the buffalo wrap, which was a solid choice overall. While I did wish the chicken had been a bit warmer, it was still tasty and nicely crunchy. The blue cheese crumbles added great value to the wrap and complemented the flavors well. I paired it with sweet potato fries, which were excellent, though I did find the upcharge for substituting them to be higher than what is typical at other restaurants in the area. I thought I was not going to eat much or anything at all since I had a late lunch, but after tasting the great flavors on the wrap I kept eating very happily. While this visit was very enjoyable, I would like to note a recurring concern regarding the bar area, where I usually sit when visiting with friends or my sister. Service at the bar has been inconsistent over time. Out of approximately eight visits, only two bartenders--Amanda and a gentleman in his 40s with tattoos--have consistently been attentive and welcoming, not only to us but to others seated nearby. Unfortunately, I have had friends mentioned that they have walked out after waiting too long at the bar without being acknowledged or offered drinks. I sincerely hope management will take note of this, as it can significantly impact the overall experience; and I don't want that to happen to this place. That said, Wood N Tap remains a place I genuinely like and want to see continue to thrive. With its inviting atmosphere, strong food offerings, and excellent service when it's done right, a bit more consistency--particularly at the bar; could truly elevate the experience across the board. read more

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I have been in a few times and really enjoy their happy hour. It's very nice that they have 3-6 and 8:27 to close for happy hour. The espresso martinis are great, the staff is nice but if it's busy sometimes service can be slow. The apps are great and I enjoy their food. It's a great spot to go with family there are so many food options. They did a great job with the decor, and it's so nice they have outdoor seating in the summer. read more

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Came here on a Sunday afternoon for some quick bites before dinner later in the evening. We sat at the bar which is huge and wraps around half the restaurant. TVs were on but not super loud so you could carry on conversation. I got one of the martini specials they had. It was excellent, not too sweet but also could tell it was still a martini. I got one taco and although it was nothing to write home about, for how little I paid for it, it was great. It was hot and flavorful but just a basic taco. The bartenders both were attentive and willing to chat if you wanted to. There was one waitress who was working this shift and she was so loud and miserable. She hates her job and everyone including patrons could tell. She walked by us once and let out a huge sigh and I could feel her breath on my neck. I was fairly grossed out. This is why a 4 and not a 5 star. All it takes is one person to bring the vibe down. We like to come to this chain because it's scratch kitchen and a huge portion of menu either is gluten free by nature or could be made into a gf version. My husband has celiacs and didn't have any issues eating here. They have a separate gf menu and staff is knowledgeable and not annoyed when you tell them gf. We'd come back if we were in the area again. read more

It's really nice inside, great food, and service! Unfortunately, the music is way too loud. When are restaurants going to get the message that we'd like a pleasant eating environment and not a concert? read more

The place looked absolutely perfect, the server was OK, didn't seem to ambitious, we ordered the nachos with chicken app(was amazing and plenty of it), and I got the dirty chicken sandwich which was not so great(the piece if chicken was like a 1/4 inch thick if that) and lacked flavor.....I will go back to see if this was a fluke off day....we shall see then and update accordingly! read more

Wood-n-Tap - American Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

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Excellent, beautiful restaurant with delicious food and outstanding service! Highly recommend!

Came here for a group work gathering. Parking very easy in the lot. They were nice and able to get big tables for us. The building is actually very nice and has so much natural lighting. It's very nice! The menu has a lot to chose from! I just was getting a small plate would definitely love back to try a bigger meal. I just tried the happy hour spicy tuna crispy rice and a chicken taco. They were both pretty good. Lots to choose from! Service a little slow but that's to be expected with such a large group. I would come back with a smaller group to try some other things on the menu. read more

Wood-n-Tap - Chicken taco - American Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

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The service is the best we have had. Without even asking the server replaced my husband's drink multiple times. We both liked our meals. I wish my pasta dish had a bread side. We will definitely return. read more

While the customer service from our waitress was excellent and much appreciated, unfortunately the food did not meet expectations. The spinach dip lacked seasoning entirely--it had no salt or flavor. I ordered my steak medium, but it was served well done. Both the Brussels sprouts and asparagus were also under-seasoned and bland. Given the overall lack of flavor and attention to preparation, I would not return. read more

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The staff and ambiance of the restaurant were amazing!! The food was good; some things were a little odd like the potatoes were bland and the risotto was but it's a newer restaurant so we were understanding and they were super accommodating! The veggie burrito with chicken was seriously amazing and so was the bison burger!! read more

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Recently dined at this location for the second time. The service was phenomenal, nothing went unnoticed or unfilled the entire time. The staff is friendly and willing to take great care. The food tasted amazing and big portions. read more

My girlfriend and I walked in for the first time time today excited because we heard there were gluten free options available. (Allergy for me not preference). We were impressed with the ambience. Honestly don't know what happened but we came and let the servers know we had a gluten allergy. Another server brought out a humus plate with suspicious looking pita. We asked to confirm if this is gluten free. They insisted it was. We were amazed because it seemed too good to be true. After we ate about 1/4 of it wowed by how good it was, they came out to let us know that it wasn't gluten free pita. Pretty unacceptable after making them aware of the allergy and double checking with them before starting to eat. Also somewhat surprised that our waitress who was the only one who had nothing to do with the screw up was the only one to apologize to us, even though the manager was made aware. The only reason it isn't 1 star on everything is because they made an effort to let us know as soon as they realized. Still should not have happened; am quite angry about it. If you have an allergy, do not trust this establishment to keep you safe. read more

Our second time coming. Heidi was our server and service was just as amazing as our first visit. What an amazing , kind and friendly server. This time we ordered off of the happy hour menu. Food and drinks were great. read more

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6pm dinner reservation. Restaurant was 30% full. Took 15 mins for server to visit for drink orders after being seated, took 30 minutes to get our drinks (1 cocktail, 1 mocktail, 4 soft drinks/waters); took well over an hour to get our food order. Food came out lukewarm, kids chicken fingers were burnt/well done. Pickled onions on tacos were soggy not crisp. Server was nice and thoughtful, but quality and turnaround time in the kitchen seem to have fallen off since they've opened. Too bad. read more

Sitting on the bar side was great watching the football games! Drinks were very good as were both Philly cheese steak rolls and wings. read more

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We ordered the soft pretzels to start. Took forever to come out and they were cold. Told our server and there was no offer to get them heated up or taken off the bill. Also ordered the short rib grilled cheese. The short ribs were sort of flavorless and the one piece of cheese on the sandwich wasn't even melted. We also got the buffalo chicken wrap. It was ok but the fries were cold. read more

8/9: great experience with our servers! Nolan, Tiara and Jess. Thank you for all of your service and great people skills! I appreciate all of you​ read more

If I could give zero Stars, I would. They put our name in for a table at 6:16 PM and told us 5 to 10 minutes and 40 minutes later we were seated. I asked if they had given our table away or forgot? Seated we didn't get our food until an hour and 20 minutes later. The tables weren't even full. Another table could be heard complaining asking for their food. The food was terribly bland penne, salmon with risotto (it tasted like water and rice) but at least my son's Mac and Cheese was ok. Don't go, save your money hit up McDonald's it will have better taste. Who makes penne à la vodka with frozen peas? read more

Thought we would give this place another try after the first two visits fell very flat. Terrible mistake! I had better meals at my elementary school. I really wanted this place to work. Groton deserves better. read more

Gluten free - homemade- best place ever for celiac sufferers. Decor is beautiful. Very clean. Service is terrific.

Great service! Ainsley a star server. Clam chowder- wonderful flavor, chock full of clams and potatoes, broth a bit thin for my taste. Pasta primavera some of the best I've ever had. Bison burger done perfectly. Just visiting this area or I could become a regular. read more

The food was so good, great prices on the full menu, kids menu had excellent prices & great selection. Alana was so good with our group of 8, the 3 kids were hungry & tired when we got there and she was so kind & fun with them. We are here visiting from southern California, wish we had a " wood-n-tap " in our area. read more

The food is crappy bar food. We went for happy hour once and the drinks were gross premade margarita types. We went back for a large order (gift card) to cater a game night and ordered it for 1:30 pick up. We showed up at 1:30 and were told 10 minutes. Then 5. Then 20. Eventually it was over half an hour to almost 45 minutes. We got our food and won't be back. No apology, no offer to make it right. Unbelievable and unprofessional. read more

stopped in on Wednesday afternoon, not busy at all ordered a beer and waited maybe 15 minutes for bartender to finally come back so I could order food, chicken wrap was decent and came with fries , when ordering was given choice of regular, sweet potato or special seasoned fries , chose the seasoned which were disappointing more like potato sticks , reviewing my bill after leaving noticed I was charged $3.99 extra for the fries but bartender never mentioned it was extra charge , have family coming for July 4 weekend and thought this may be a good place to bring them but not after my visit . read more

Stopped by the Groton Wood-n-Tap for Taco Tuesday and had a great experience sitting at the bar. Katherine was awesome--friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was taken care of throughout my visit. Jason was also a big help, and Ella was super friendly whenever we crossed paths. The $3 Taco Tuesday special is hard to beat. I had the fish and shrimp tacos, and both were excellent. The fish tacos were my favorite--spicy with just the right kick, and the kale and pickled onions balanced everything out perfectly. The shrimp tacos were delicious too. Katherine also took the time to explain the rewards program, which includes a free birthday appetizer, half-price bottles of wine on Mondays, $5 off for signing up, and rewards points that turn into discounts. A no-brainer imo. Great food, great service, and a relaxed atmosphere. Katherine and Jason really made the experience stand out. I'll definitely be back... every Tuesday lol. read more

Our waitress was very friendly. She was apologetic about the food wait. We weren't really satisfied with the wait for food. Plus the salad was soggy. The cheese on the cheeseburger wasn't really melted. This is the second time we had the same food experience. Hopefully next time the kitchen will be a little faster and have more attention to detail read more

We visited today for dinner. Easily were seated and had a comfortable booth. A little loud with the high ceiling on the bar side. We ordered wings to start and asked for them extra crispy, not very crispy but glad we asked. They were good, and decent size order. I ordered the max and cheese...jt was tasty but very small helping for the price . She had the small house salad with grilled chicken. Basic and good. Our server was lacking personality and just overall sucked? I hope she has better days in the future because today was grim. It was as though she was annoyed to wait on us, very uncomfortable visit and then I asked another server if she could please get us napkins or our server and she snapped well who is your server?? These two were working back to back for their shift lol dynamic duo read more

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Jill was so friendly and took care of us very well, the food was absolutely delicious and not over priced. I truly enjoyed our first time at Wood N Tap definitely will be coming back again! Special shoutout to Jill for her excellent service. read more