Sloan's Lake Tap & Burger

The food was ok. The fries tasted stale like they have been sitting out for a while. They have quite a few beers on tap. It’s in a nice area, parking is free in the garage.

Very clean with a family friendly, relaxed atmosphere. I ordered the wings with the chili garlic sauce on the side as well as a side of fries. It would be nice though to offer a combo including fries aside from just an order of wings; but not that big of a deal. I was really pleased with the quality and presentation of the food. The fries were killer, the wings were juicy and tender. The meal also came with celery and pretty thick cut carrots. As someone who’s not very into spice, I really enjoyed the chili garlic sauce; the perfect balance of sweet with a hint of spice. Rachel was my server. She was very friendly, attentive, and personable. Once the bill came, she didn’t rush us at all and told us to feel free to take our time. One thing to note is they include 20% gratuity to the bill, which they do state on the menu and are gently reminded of again once the bill arrives. Overall, great place and looking forward to dining there again!!

Planned our evening around this happy hour (what was listed on their website). When we arrived we were informed that this happy hour was no longer accurate and it was more than double the price listed for the beers that we came for. I would expect larger establishments to have their websites current (or honor the prices listed) so people can make informed decisions about their plans. Probably won’t be back. Would have rather stayed next door at Odell for their happy hour. This is the current happy hour.

The food was good, but I am pretty disappointed with all these places that charge an automatic 20% tip that you cannot takeoff. Then, on top of that they asked for more tip. Good burger, but even the burger without the tip wasn’t really worth it.

The service was great, drinks remained filled and the server checked on us regularly. Unfortunately the food really sucks. We went in to watch a Nuggets playoff game. Despite the sound of the game being on, we were still unable to hear the game commentary. We ordered the nachos and 2 lbs of the fried hot wings. The wings were incredibly salty. Like, an unbearable amount of salt. Absolutely disgusting. The nachos were bland and chips also very salty. We were able to get a kids mac n cheese but there were no kid options listed on the menu. This was the one bright spot on our visit aside from the service. Sitting next to the open windows, our food got cold almost instantly so had to eat whatever food was bearable enough to eat with all the salt, cold. The drink menu is pretty good with many local craft beer offerings. Anything you order has a mandatory 20% surcharge added to it. Unfortunately for our great server, this would have to include her tip as well. I hope she finds somewhere better to work. I'll never visit here again and don't recommend that you visit either. Plenty of other amazing options in the area.

came here for the women's world cup game, and was not disappointed. energy of the place was great! Only complaint is service was noticeably slower (drinks were not refilled as quickly as one might hope), but that is excusable since it was a pretty busy night.

Very chill location to eat. Family friendly. The most amazing burgers! Tried the Black and Bleu, the classic burger, the chicken tenders, and kids quesadilla. We tried the midnight margarita (meh… weird flavor for me), my hubby had an old fashioned and my kids tried the non-alcoholic Basic Batch. Friendly service and clean environment.

What a fun place to watch the CU vs. TCU game!!! Go CU. It's a win.. Energy was great. The Steakhouse burger was awesome. My husband had the smash burger and said it was good, not great. However, the sweet potato waffle fries were delicious!! Great TVs everywhere to watch sports. We didn't have any beer, but it looks like they have a great selection of tap beers. They add a 20% tip to all tabs, which I am okay with, just letting you know.

An amazing place right by Sloan's lake! They have three locations but this one is definitely my favorite! I was able to try several apps: Bavarian pretzel, squeaky cheese curds, buffalo wings and the smashed burger. Everything was delicious and the service was spot on. It's a super casual place with a sports bar vibe. I'm excited to go back soon and try some of their other items!

We were craving happy hour and the kiddo wanted Mac n cheese so we landed here- great prices and big portions but pretty standard sports bar fair and chill vibe at 5ish!

We dined here for dinner this evening. Service was good and they told us upfront that it's 20% added to the bill, which is fine by me. We ordered cheese curds for the appetizer which I was looking forward to. They were absolutely disappointing, thing cheese with no flavor and all I could taste was oil. The burgers on the other hand were really really good. I loved my savory arugula side salad, it was super delicious! Give it a try here!

Solid atmosphere , we ate outside ! Service was attentive but also felt a bit pushy towards the end of the night when they were still open but seemed like they wanted to get rid of us. They had a super tasty sour on tap three of us and enjoyed and I had the cheesecake which tasted fine, if not just mass produced.

Permanently closed... what'd ya know. Told yall those prices weren't sustainable. Ran em out of business in the neighborhood in fact...Peace out Tap & Burger, Hello Stoney's. A great company & a great replacement for the neighborhood, thank you to all involved, hallelujah!

I tried their Cali Squeeze and it was great. The seating at the bar worked out well and everyone we met was friendly. I'll have to try some food next time around. Note that they charge a 20% service charge, which is basically a forced tip shared with the kitchen, even if you only grab a drink.

*take-out experience only. I've always just gotten takeout about 3-4 times and each time get the Black and Blue burger. I love it! The burger and fries have always been fresh and cooked perfectly.

Food is just meh. Venue is nice and clean. BUT, they tac on 20% to your bill and a PIF too, which is Bull$&!t in my opinion. All these additional fees are stupid, and not disclosing them I feel is misleading and discouraging to the client base. Tipping has obviously gotten ridiculous And to force 20% to the customer and have the bartender solicit you for more tip $$ is also a bunch of b.s. No, I wouldn't go back here.

They must be having some growing pains, it's hard to keep a restaurant going. The food was good enough but no where near as good as last time which was a couple of years ago. Super nice atmosphere

Great location, fun atmosphere, kind staff, however, the wait times were not ideal. It took us around 45 minutes to order dinner once seated. We would get a round of drinks, apps, etc. and then not see our server for an extended period of time. Food was mediocre, not something I would get again. If you are looking for a bar with a good beer selection and appetizers, I think this place will satisfy, but definitely not a go-to dinner spot.

We live 4 blocks away and have been here more times than I care to count. The food is generally good to great and today is no exception. Our Nachos were great. Problem is, a bartender came on staff literally bathed in fragrance. We excused ourselves from the bar and took a table. Unfortunately we could still smell her perfume making our experience much less than optimal. Kudos to staff who took care of us and the GM- apologies mean a lot. Typically (today no exception) the staff is fantastic and takes great care of us. Makes it hard to give a low rating, but..... today was out of the norm. Oh, guacamole was on today for the Super Bowl and was outstanding.

Just wow. Never been before, was excited for a drink but kicked out before I could even order. A bartender was listening to my conversation with a friend and thought we were talking about him and reported to a manager. Kicked out because I was having an unrelated conversation with the person next me? I'm a waitress and never been treated this way before. Will never return. Thumbs down for your employees.

Decent atmosphere and space. Service was friendly and mildly attentive. I had the classic smash which came out with cold fries. They promptly addressed that and brought out a fresh set which was appreciated. Each of our burgers tasted pretty good but were all overcooked. I thought the prices were a bit high for what we got.

The food is good here. They have nice kids menu options too, which is a plus. The service is definitely hit or miss. The burgers are good and they have some fun options. I wish they had a few more options for non-burger eaters. Overall a nice spot with a nice patio too! Lots of tvs everywhere if you're looking for a place to watch a game.

Food and service was excellent! Awesome place to watch the games and Miguel took great care of us.

Miguel is great! The food was so tasty, spicy, and well done. Very carful with gluten free needs as well.

We hit up this place frequently for pre-movie drinks and food. It is a short walk to Alamo. Happy hour pricing is decent, and beers are $5 and $6 during that time. Great selection of beer that covers most people's flavors. Pictured below are the HH smashburger and the HH wedge salad, and the HH marg. Good value in both food items. They always have some unique hot sauces to spice up your food. LOVE the bar area. It is a huge rectangle that is great for watching any sporting event or just to keep updated during your visit (my pic below caught the commercials but I didn't want to weird people out by taking a second one). You should definitely hit up this place before a movie at some point. Every bar seat will give you plenty of room by your random neighbors. Background music is energetic. As far as service, it is definitely above average, but we just can't seem to have a visit where everything is fantastic. There is always some sort of minor hiccup. We always sit at the bar. Still a very solid 4, but can't give it the 5 yet. Definitely recommend, and see you there.

Used to be a go to spot despite the fact service here has always been mediocre at best. Went "in person" tonight bc our last Ubereats/doordash or whatever from there was awful - thought it might've been bc delivery. Food was moderately better (steak on salad and burger cooked nicely) but ridiculously overpriced for what you get. Service continues to be incredibly underwhelming. Can only say house red has always been good and there are lots of tvs if sports is your thing

Nice visit on the patio, good beer selection and the Tap Burger is amazing. Lindsey took good care of us and we enjoyed the dog friendly section on the patio.

Went there for Dinner tonight, Sunday. Wattress was so slow- we got there at 4:30 and she didn't come back till 4:55 to take our order- which would have been fine because Happy Hour started at 5- she finished taking out order past 5 however we were charged full price. Food was not good. $10 kids meal sliders were so dry- kids meal was supposed to come with "veggies"- one carrot stick and one piece of celery. $20 wagu burger that should have been $9 for happy hour was so dry and not seasoned at all, bun was burnt. Fries were good. Margarita was amazing would have had two had our waitress been back timely. We were done with our food at least 15 minutes before she came back with the check. Can 100% guarantee I will not eat there again. To top it off they pre add tip- no wonder the service staff was so bad.

Food has no flavor. Service is horrible, the girl w the blue hair has no personality, rude and probably the slowest server I've experienced. Ambiance is beautiful though, pretty location.

Great atmosphere and food. I like the buffalo chicken sandwich as a wrap and Director salad. Dan was fantastic at the bar!

My friend wanted a good burger, so I thought we'd check out this newer location of Highland Tap & Burger. I hoped it would have better parking than Highland and indeed it does--there's a nice, large ramp right next to the restaurant that offers free parking. The restaurant is tucked into the first level corner of a residential mid-rise which is part of the 2016 redevelopment of the seven block former St. Anthony hospital campus.This is mostly residential, but includes some office space plus an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Odell Brewing, Starbucks, a few bars/restaurants, and a few retail spaces. Tap & Burger, per the name, offered two dozen draft beers plus another 20 in cans. The menu also lists a small selection of wine and cocktails. We each selected a draft beer. Both were fairly unusual styles from breweries we had not encountered before. We enjoyed the beers. My friend tried the Black and Blue burger with blue cheese, bacon jam, and crispy onion. I had the 'Shroom Luva's with Swiss, sauteed mushrooms, and truffle aioli. I added caramelized onions. Both burgers were good. They were properly cooked medium, all of the add-ons were tasty, and everything meshed well together. We both ordered sweet potato "tots" to go with the burgers and we agreed that these were the highlight of the meal. The "tots" were quite small, fried, sweet potato balls, served in a very cute, miniature fryer basket. The portion was huge and they were delicious. We gobbled up every one of them. I don't understand the concept of "smashed" beef patties. This seems like the opposite of how to properly cook a burger. I think the patties would have been better unsmashed. Also, I can't stand burgers served in trays with butcher paper. The paper always gets soggy and makes a mess before I can finish my meal and that was the case here. The bun was nothing special and got so soggy I had to eat most of my burger with silverware. If Tap & Burger wants that fifth star from me, they need to ditch the butcher paper and find a more robust bun! I don't often review restaurant furniture, but that was a big problem here. The first chair I tried was so wobbly (all of the joints were loose) that I thought it might collapse. There were several empty tables around us, so I played musical chairs for awhile until I realized that ALL of the chairs were broken. Very unpleasant and uncomfortable. The owners of this place run a dozen very successful restaurants and have extensive management experience. I don't understand letting something so fundamental to a nice dining experience just fall through the cracks. This is really a sports bar with a huge, rectangular bar that takes up much of the space and lots of televisions. There's also a very nice, quite large patio. Service was very friendly and excellent. I should note that this restaurant group (there are three other locations of this concept plus seven fancier restaurants in other styles) uses a 20% service fee to compensate all of the staff more fairly.

Ambiance was dead. The service was terrible at 7pm on a Wednesday, place must have been so slow that the bartenders had the opportunity to get high as a kite. Food was good. Do better gentleman. If you hate your job move on. Life is short

Came here recently, and I was just wholly disappointed. The food prices aren't great, even for Denver. The service was slow, even for simple things like a soda and some waters. Server didn't really seem to enjoy being there. The smash burger I had was pretty good, but not worth $17. Just not really a place I would go back to, even if I lived in the neighborhood.

Their burger was a tiny meatball between soggy buns, sitting in a plate of soup. A 20% charge? The servers deserve a tip. The cook should be trained, the management should probably be replaced. Parking is a nightmare as well. Avoid.

This restaurant is amazing. I come here all the time and it's always delicious. Some of the BEST pretzel bites in Denver. We came on Sunday for the football games and they had all the games on. If you're near Sloan's lake I'd definitely recommend swinging in here for a drink or some food. Also the service is always top tier.

The restaurant is very inviting. The food was quite good. It was a bit noisy and the place echoed noticeably. They have instituted an automatic 20% gratuity added to the check. I don't mind paying 20% or more as a gratuity. In this case the fact that the tip is forced on the customer seems to enable the bartending staff to provide horrible service. I sat for a solid 10 minutes before I was given a menu while the bartender talked to his friends at the other end of the bar. It was the same process to pay my tab. This place has a lot going for it but I probably won't return due to poor service.

This was my second time coming here and it's pretty decent. It's in that new built up neighborhood just south of Sloan's Lake where the hospital used to be...so the area feels like a suburb in some ways but the restaurant itself has a fun vibe and lots of TVs if you're trying to be distracted haha Big thanks to them for having a really good non-alcoholic IPA that was actually delicious. I don't remember the burger I had so it wasn't memorable but I do remember the sweet potato tots being delicioussss :) Also, Riley was nice and a good server!

Great service and awesome food. My grandchildren loved it too. They ended with ice cream. It was a tiny bit louder than I needed but it didn't impair my listening.

**Review Update** Thank goodness for great burgers, even better shoestring fries, fantastic service and even more so for a fresh and sanitary dining room. After attending the Saturday Night Denver Bazaar, there were not many options from the food truck vendors so we stopped off at Tap to get a good meal. Well, it was better than good. One way to win this Yelper over? Shoestring fries. Tasty, cooked perfectly and VERY addictive. No ketchup necessary! The green chile burger was also a perfect match. Staff is wearing masks, optional for diners. Tables and booths are wiped down with fresh cloths (as opposed to thay nasty rag and tub of water whatever other restaurants use). One thing to note....there is an automatic 20% service charge added to the bill. (See photo!) All for a good reason.

I will say that this place has got so much better over the years I've lived nearby. Mathew is the top notch bartender here to ask for because he makes amazing cocktails and is extremely friendly! The food is good, smoked wings are my favorite, or the buffalo chicken wrap. My girlfriend loves this place too and we come here for sports, food, and drinks often. Don't let the 20% surcharge people give bad reviews on redirect you. It's a great place!

Y'all! When I tell you RUN don't walk to get this Amazing smash burger, I had a happy case of itis after tearing thru this yumminess! We sat at the bar service was good they have a cute outdoor space too!! The single smash is $8 on HH. $5 extra for a double.

The food is above average bar type food. The service charge they hit everyone with is absolutely ridiculous. Charging everyone an additional 20% for "staff tip share" is absurd. This isn't even the tip. They charge you an additional 20% then expect you to tip as well. So I was basically charged another $5 for their service charge and was expected to still tip 20%. Yeah, no. Your prices are already high, which I can understand given inflation but to then expect customers to pay even more is just awful. Not sure when you all started this, but definitely factors into whether I come back here. Your service has always been above average, the food as well but damn hitting people with this extra charge, especially in these times, is a hard pill to swallow.

Single cheese burger took 25 minutes and bartender did not comp burger or beer and still got an automatic 20% tip. Staff does not care.

The burger was dried out and not what I ordered. Had to ask, a couple times, for additional toppings that were ordered when our server came to our table. A few other items were incorrect too. Quality of the food okay. For the price we paid, I would have expected a bit more higher quality meals and drinks. Asked the server to split the bill evenly, to make checkout easier, but we all got charged different amounts that didn't even match what we ordered.

Miguel was awesome. Amazing service, friendly face, and very welcoming. Will come back just for him!

This is a phenomenal bar to hang with friends and watch games. Great service, and amazing drinks. Thank you Liz!

I only ordered the Cole slaw and bloody Mary after the brunch run club. The hamburgers looked delicious as well as their whisky coffee nitro. Next time!

Good food. Good service when arrived. But took 20 min to track down server for bill. Really?? Guess he decided we bought all we were going to so we could just wait. Bar staff ignored us too. Then they pre added 20% tip. Soooo why didn't the server tell us upfront they charge a 20% tip automatically?? Owner should review security tapes from 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm and notice us trying to get server attention, and twice going to bar to get the bill but getting ignored. In retrospect we should have asked for manager and refused to pay the tip after being ignored. But we just wanted out because it had started snowing and was wet and we had quite a ways to get home. Very shady practice! I wonder how many complaints the Better Business Bureau has gotten over deceptive practices... Avoid! Update 12-11-2023. I posted a question asking why they don't disclose the 20% mandatory tip. Yelp emailed me that the question was removed because it was not a customer facing issue, it was something Yelp says I should ask the management about. So Yelp, why does Sloan Lake Tap disclose the $1.49 delivery fee but not the mandatory 20% tip fee?? Seems like a valid customer facing issue. And many of the Yelp comments reference dissatisfaction with having to pay that fee.

Because the Samurai Wings and Sweet Potato Tots combo is one of my favorite things to eat in Denver. There, I said it. I'm a wing junkie and the Samurai Wings from Sloan's Lake Tap & Burger are bar none, some of the best around. The crispiness paired with the world-class, mega gangster samurai sauce gives me chills up and down my spine. It's comparable to the saucy unctuousness of General Tso's chicken, but amplified to an unattainable degree. I dream about these wings, y'all. And the tots? Holy schnikes. During COVID/quarantine, I've ordered these at least on three separate occasions. It's my comfort food. So I had to update my original review from a year ago to give them some more Yelp love. COVID or not, here I come for these wings!

Waited over an hour for our food. Waitress didn't check on us at all... no comments like "the kitchen is a little behind... etc". After an hour of waiting, she told us that they were out of 1/2 of our order and then asked us what we wanted instead... after an hour already went by!!!! Mood ruined and hanger levels at a high. Never coming back here again! Oh and I hear they do an auto- gratuity !!!! Screw that.

20% auto service charge for some pretty bad service. Great food, but they need to figure out their staff

Live in the neighborhood and continue to be disappointed by the service at the bar. We left after being ignored for over 30 minutes. We won't be back. Vatos down the street has quick drinks, good tacos and plenty of TVs.

Wonderful service with Miguel. He made my family laugh and make the experience great! Good food and great drinks!

There's a toatal of three locations and this is the closest to me. This location is nice. Most building around it is new. There was a community garden plot and next to it are the benches I was referring to in my tip. Where you can walk a few steps and dine alfresco. So this is an elegant looking burger spot. Tall ceilings and an open design. From what I can see when I was ordering. It's pretty cool inside. But I'm here to talk about my experience ordering from them. It was easy. It was fast. It was good! We picked up a Bbq Bacon Burger and their Chicken Wings. Both were excellent! I asked for their sweet potatoes. Salty. Crunchy on the out side n perfectly portioned. Displayed on their table for you to wash down their juicy burger were six choices. No need to worry. They're prepared. The first on the display was I swear for me! Whiskey! I can make up excuses why to drink during lunch time. So can you! But first you must call in your order. Best option so you don't need to wait. Always check the restaurants website tutor hoird of operation. But all three locations are open. They're partnered with DoorDash.

Food is goodish BUT 20% gratuity for a pickup order? Without mentioning it too? Gratuity on 1 burger and 1 order of wings? I've served forever and only ever did auto gratuity on a table over 6. This is sus, fix it !

Came to watch the playoff games on a Saturday. The team at Sloans T&B was extremely accommodating. We started off with a small group and ended up with a large crowd of 10+. Amanda was not only on it but fun. The girls were happy so the boys were happy. Great food and drinks and atmosphere. ​​​

Good food and vibe for overall. What killed it for me was the 20% "service charge". What a joke. If you want to provide your staff with higher wages, pay them better. Tips are discretionary based upon the level of service provided. What you're pulling is false advertising. You have a menus for a reason. By tacking on a mandatory service fee, the customer may not be prepared to pay such an amount. I've worked as a server. You get what you earn. I won't be returning as long as you do business this way. "Service included restaurant?" That's verbal gymnastics if I've ever seen it. It's flatly taking advantage of your customers. You aren't that special. I have other options.