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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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

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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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

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

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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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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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

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

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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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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Jessica was amazing. She was very attentive, courteous and went to the extra mile to make sure we were satisfied with our experience. She was the best waitress I've had in a long time. Amazing customer service. Thank you Jessica:) read more

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

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

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

First time we visited with party of 5 for the happy hour that started at 8:27pm . We ordered drinks and food off happy hour menu . Had the different tacos, chicken nachos, hummus plate . It all came out fresh and delicious. Waitress was excellent. The experience was good enough we wanted to try them a second time during our vacation. This time we went earlier at 4pm which is the other happy hour time. A lot busier. Tables were open but said they were reserved. Again we are a party of 5 so we expect a wait . After 20 mins we did get frustrated as a group of 5 young men talking and flirting with hostesses said we will pay you to be seated now and they handed the girls money as their table of 5 should have been ours . Once seated we had a nice waitress . Only thing was we came for the happy hour specials but she said we would have to be on other side of restaurant for that . That was never explained or asked when taken our name or waiting that whole time . She was able to get an override of it . We ordered margaritas, chicken wings , flatbread,chicken nachos everything came out and tasted fine just took awhile .We were there 2 1/2hrs .This time it was super busy, very loud, service took long . There was a long line still when finished with our dinners . As we don't have these in NY I would go back when in CT. read more

Wood-n-Tap - Hummus plate , chicken nachos, chicken taco - American Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

Went the first week they opened and the food sucked and my beer was warm. Worst mashed potatoes I've ever had, absolutely no flavor and watery. Decided to give them a second chance and for almost $20 I ordered the French dip sandwich and fries. The meat was cold and the portion was child sized. The au jus was as flavorless as the potatoes. I wish it was 99 still. I'm never going back again. 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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Couldn't enjoy a simple bison burger. No flavor at all! The sangria was pretty good but no i wont go back. Nice waiter but the bison he recommended was cap as the young people say. read more

The wait wasn't so bad it was only 20 min Little disappointed that they choice to go with Pepsi products instead of Coke. So I thought I would try the red sangria. Big fail tasted like out of a pre-made not hand crafted like listed on the menu. Over all my blue baccon burger was cooked med as ordered light pink in the middle. The decor was as advertised since new very clean and comfortable. read more

First time here and was loving it all - Atmosphere was great, food and drinks all a 10! Monster menu that can't be beat ! Philly cheesesteak bites were awesome, burger was huge and parm/ garlic tator tots super good ! - A Very comfortable place to relax and watch the games - our waitress Jill was attentive and fun - We will be back for sure ! read more

Where do I even begin! So a couple of years ago I stopped at a Wood-N-Tap at another location and told myself I would never visit another one again. However, when one comes to town I guess you have to try it. Upon arrival we were seated immediately. We gave our drink order which consisted of four Pepsi's lacking in the syrup department. Mentioned it to our waitress who replaced the sodas with new ones that were no better than the first round. She offered a third round, but I figured if they couldn't get it right the second time around let me just deal with it. We placed our order for apps which came out in timely fashion, and were ok not great but edible I think The Gordon Fisherman would produce a better calamari. They will definitely make a turd. After putting the dinner order in and finishing our apps what seemed like an eternity, but was only an hour and 20 minutes went by before a person in our party asked what was taking so long. The waitress responded with let me check well no sooner than she walked in the kitchen, She was right back out with our food that clearly sat on the expo line longer than it should've as two plates of pasta were completely dry from sitting under the heat light. Not to mention, she brought my salad out with my meal, which the salad should've been out well before the meal and finished prior to the meal being brought to the table. I'm not blaming the server because God knows what's going on back in the kitchen and time management definitely is not a priority there. Well upon finishing my salad and taking a bite of my entrée which was blackened chicken pasta, I was totally disappointed and disgusted with the first bite and let me add there was nothing blackened about the chicken. This meal literally looked like you got it in the frozen food section in a bag opened it up, threw it in a sauce pan to reheat it, and then plated it. I did not eat my entrée to which I definitely complained about, my server said she would speak to her manager about removing it from the bill. Let me add this!!! The fact that your manager on duty "Caroline" found out that there was an unhappy customer, she should've brought herself to the table and asked what what was wrong and what could she do to correct it. Now I know this is no fine dining establishment nowhere near moderate dining but an attentive Manager should've at least made her way around the restaurant doing table touches. At no point did the manager stop at the table to speak with us to find out what could've been done to make us happy leaving that establishment. I can honestly say anyone that gives a good review about the The Wood-N-Tap in Groton, Connecticut clearly does not know what good food taste like and has never been to a good restaurant because this is substandard mediocre food. Completely disappointed in my experience! It's a shame that they built such a beautiful building to serve cafeteria food! I'd like to shout out Caroline for being the worst manager of a dining establishment I've ever witnessed! And I hope their general manager Ben reads this. I was gonna reach out to the general manager, but figured why waste my time, for what? to be offered a voucher to eat more crappy food. I'll take my chances at the Cumberland Farms grab and go food section next time. Did I mention the cafeteria at Lawrence Memorial Hospital serves better food with a better dining experience. read more

Dried out overcooked cafeteria food. Just wasted $90 on wings. 9 people left about half of them uneaten. This was my second time at the place and NEVER AGAIN. read more

Good food and ambiance, overall a good experience the time I was there and the previous times

Not accommodating at all. Tried to squeeze us into a 6 inch opening between tables and told me I could move the table. Left without another table option being offered in a huge empty dining room and will never be back! read more

Tried this place twice now. The first time the service was absolutely horrible, and we considered leaving. The second time the server was very attentive. Both times the food was not good. We got the seasonal salad and it was horrible, totally drenched in the dressing. We said something about it to the server, who just replied that they get a lot of complaints about salads. No offer to make it again or take it off the bill. Also, think it's odd that the staff use a strongly scented cleaner and will spray it right next to you while you're eating. Not super appetizing. read more

I have been to this location twice now. Both times the food was great but unable to make up for the awful service. It is a brand new, very pretty restaurant. The music is way too loud but still a nice place. Today (7/24), we had a reservation and were sat immediately, but they did not come to the table at all for 30 minutes. When someone in my party flagged down a hostess walking by, she rolled her eyes as far back as they could go, said she would get someone, and proceeded to do nothing and sit at the hosts stand doing nothing for 15 minutes. Once our server came to the table, she took our order immediately and the food then took an hour to come out. The food was great but it just does not make up for the insane attitude from the staff. They were absolutely very busy and I understand that but we were perfectly polite, no reason for the attitude from staff members. Will not be returning to this location any time soon. read more

Four of us went there on a Saturday night the place was packed inside and out but the waiters and waitresses and bartenders were everywhere working nonstop. The weight was not long and every meal we had was delicious read more

The food was delicious, and i loved the vibe inside! The service, however, could be improved. I don't know if I was just stuck with a bad waitress or what but I had a lot of bad luck with my waitress from her not being kind at all, barely checking on us, acting inconvenienced and annoyed when i asked for something, or just straight up not bringing me something after i asked multiple times. When i was ordering i asked for a burger with no cheese or mayo and she looked at me and said, with a very irritated tone, "what DO you want on it then." I was like ??? Everything else that's listed on the menu under the burger? read more

The food was great - burger and riblet grilled cheese, regular fries and sweet potato fries. Our waitress, Katie, was the best we've had in some time. I believe she said she always worked on Thursdays. Ask for her! The restaurant proper is spectacular. All new construction. Absolutely spotless. This was our first experience with the Wood-n-Tap chain. Not a single negative comment to be made. read more

Second visit to this location. 4:30p arrival, waited 50 minutes for an order of Mac and cheese with chicken and a buffalo chicken wrap and fries. Food was not good! Cold, dried out and burnt chicken on Mac and Cheese, cold fries too. Disappointing for the price, I normally suck it up but I just couldn't this time. They gladly removed the subpar food. Flight of hard cider and server great! Went to Five Guys and filled up in fries....they were great. read more

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