Angie C.
Yelp
After having this TapRoom location bookmarked since they first opened up in Hillcrest YEARS ago, my hubby and I FINALLY randomly stopped by since we were in the area and the food, beers, and customer service are turning us into regulars from now on out !
You already know I LOVE an open-air restaurant/bar and we opted to sit outdoors . I'm actually two months late with this review because it was a cool crisp Friday evening in March when we stopped by . We had our own private heat lamp to warm us up while we enjoy our conversations and people watching lol . The hostess was also actually our waitress-- she was kind, sweet, and notified us it's happy hour for another 30 minutes sooo hurry and put in your happy hour specials STAT ! Here's what we had--
PB HAZE is a hazy ipa; definitely one of my favs . Semi Strong-- yet enjoyable; crisp, and so refreshing ! 9/10
CITRA IPA is a double ipa; this was a little too strong for me, but hubby loved it . My rating is 7/10 . Hubby is 8.5/10 .
CHICKEN WINGS-- half CRACK WINGS; which is a unique twist on Asian style salt and pepper wings . I actually really enjoyed how crispy they were and lightly battered on the outside. Flavor was delicious . And half BUFFALO WINGS-- typical, wet, basic, and bougie . Loved these with the blue cheese dip on the side . Crack wings-- 8.5/10 . Buffalo Wings 7.5/10
STEAK & CHEESE SANDWICH-- sooo tasty . Steak was cooked medium well; so tender and juicy . Swiss cheese is life . Caramelized onions help cut the richness with some sweetness . French roll was perfection . Delicious Au ju for dipping -- LOVED everything about it ! 9/10
Sweet potato fries-- they use my favorite type of fries!! The long, wide, not too thick, and not too thin lol . They're not overly salty . I'd choose sweet potato over traditional for sure . 10/10
DBL smash burger-- cooked beautifully juicy . Smashed Pattie's had a nice crisp char without patty being dry at all. American cheese adds nice creaminess . Caramelized onions for sweet and texture . Bun was soft and chewy toasted lightly . 9/10
Overall, we had a great experience . Parking is a little difficult, but we parked in a nearby neighborhood and walked a few blocks . We'd totally come back to try the other items on the menu . Great selection of drinks and an inviting atmosphere . Recommend going in a little early or make a reservation cause it gets packed !
. *SIDENOTE* -- one of my crack wings came out bloody and still raw on the inside; It was just one wing and it was the most massive wing on the plate (which just so happened to be the first wing I grabbed cause I'm a fatty lmao). Our waitress offered to get a brand new batch, but our main food had just got to the table so I told her it's fine; she took the wings back and took it off the bill for us . Manager stopped by our table as well to apologize and explain that the wing was just abnormally large lol-- He was super sweet as well . I totally understand and I'm not upset at all about it-- it happens, and no worries . I appreciate the kind gestures ! I definitely recommend checking this Taproom out (: