Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Boulder Tap House

    3.6 (157 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

    Order Boulder Tap House Takeout or Delivery

    Boulder Tap House Photos

    BOULDER TAP HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    More like Boulder Tap House

    Recommended Reviews - Boulder Tap House

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Burger menu - note the three different patty "blends."
    Luke F.

    Boulder Tap House is a mid sized restaurant chain with 10 locations across MN and IA (and one new one in WI). The defining features are a very large list of beers on tap and a big burger menu. When deciding if to eat here at the Mankato branch, the most burning question is: how does it compare to the Buffalo Wild Wings across the street?? The bottom line: Boulder Tap House has a large, interesting menu that dinners will enjoy reading over and discussing, but ultimately takes a hit in terms of quality control. Interesting menu: Choose from traditional or boneless wings with 13 different sauce options, else peruse a selection of 16 different burgers with 3 different patty blends! (Angus chuck, butter burger, or 60/40 beef-angus patty). Quality control: they suffer in details like fried pickles that stick together in a clump, burgers that are dense, dry/over cooked, and variable french fry quality -- a franchise like BWW will often have better quality control. The service was good, our waitress was nice! Vibe is very sports bar. Ultimately, this is a more expensive option compared to the BWW across the street and the food isn't quite as good. I would say eat here if the menu draws you in, but manage expectations and look elsewhere if you want a fantastic meal. Final bit: 3 or 4 stars. When I cook myself a burger at home, it is juicy and delicious. My Reaper Burger had some nice toppings - jalapeno bacon, and a truly spicy "inferno sauce" but the burger patty was not up to par - too dense and dry. There are 10 of these restaurants - I think about their patrons and think they deserve a better burger. Restaurant management: maybe go back to the basics try to solve this before you open restaurant #11. 3 stars

    Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Burger
    Ann F.

    I will say, I miss the smash burgers. The new burger patties are definitely missing a crust, so they are missing flavor. They Reaper burger is HOT. I handled it well, just a little runny nose, but I needed a lot of water. The inferno sauce isn't just spicy, it has great flavor too. I appreciate the addition of deep fried pickle chips over the spears they used to have, however they come out really clumped up. There is no way to grab just one pickle chip. I'm not in love with the new menu yet. YET.

    Nachos!
    Riley S.

    Can we take a moment to say.. holy NACHOS! Some of the best nachos I've had, and plenty to go around. Restaurant seemed a little short staffed, but the service we did receive was great. Great place to watch Saturday night college football with tv's lining the restaurant! Super fun / lively atmosphere, don't come here expecting a low-key, quiet night!

    Stout
    Lisa S.

    I needed something to eat, a cold drink and a place to hang out between games at the MN State High School Softball Tournament. The Boulder Tap House was where I headed. Felt like I should have had a burger since that seemed to be the specialty, but I opted for the Tequila lime chicken tacos with chips and salsa and a left hand milk stout to wash it down. All very good. I really liked the grilled taco shells. It was definitely more than one person needed to eat for lunch. I boxed up the chips for later. Service was excellent. I was hanging out for a couple of hours doing work and reading a book as I waited. My booth was tucked away so it was quiet. Great place to hang for an afternoon.

    Credit card charge

    Decided to give this place a try wo reading the reviews. Burger - for the price small and over cooked. Onion rings, greasy and lacked flavor. Ordered the jalapeño cheese rolls- terrible every time I bit into one grease shot out every where. My recommend stay away, not worth the $. And to give you one last poke in the butt, the tight wad owners charge 3.0 if you use a credit card. Maybe concentrate on the food quality. On a positive note- they have a nice selection of local beers for a reasonably price. If you go, Go for the beer.

    Alaskan Amber and water
    Mark U.

    Great atmosphere for watching sports, throwback 80's MTV music videos, and a great casual dining experience. Food is reasonably priced and many options for even the pickiest of eaters. Traditional bone-in Wings are some of the best around; the burgers are what make the experience. Nicely prepared and served hot with crispy fries. The tap list is extensive and changes regularly to keep you coming back to try the new taps. One of my all time favorites is the Alaskan Amber...never disappoints!

    Brown Sugar Smoked Bacon Burger on the left, Grilled Chicken Breast with Bacon on the right.
    Gerry H.

    Great place, everything was as good as it gets. I had the Brown Sugar Smoked Bacon Burger. I asked for medium-rare to rare, and it was perfect. The service could not have been better. Best beer selection than I've seen in a while.

    Beignets, cinnamon scone, and Santa's blend hot coffee!!!!

    See all

    4 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    25 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Chloe T.
    3
    126
    499

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    It's great to see another 5 star rating! We appreciate it!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Food was excellent, service was quite good and accommodating, didn't get the spot I wanted to sit, but it was busy for multiple reasons.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    It means a lot to us that you took the time to leave a review. Thanks!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dawn W.
    0
    25
    19

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jo Jo P.
    24
    35
    10

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    This place is an absolute joke the food is terrible the portions small the staff is very poor always on their phones and costs are high

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lisa S.
    406
    1702
    5474

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of A B.
    34
    28
    6

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Levi S.
    1
    25
    21

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Thank you for your review and for choosing our company!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Thank you for your review and for choosing our company!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Amelia P.
    4
    43
    110

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Hungry L.
    0
    106
    114

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Thank you for giving us a perfect rating!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Great happy hour spot. Good beer & apps. Nick was an outstanding server. Highly recommend the Totchos.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    We look forward to seeing you again soon and thank you for the rating!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Thank you for the 5 Star review! We look forward to serving you again.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Pa V.
    231
    335
    898

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Thanks for being a thoughtful fan and leaving this awesome rating!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    We appreciate your kind review, Katie!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of C W.
    0
    1
    0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brian R.

    Brian R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 4

    Ask the Community - Boulder Tap House

    You might also consider

    Olde Brick House - Fish Tacos- Broiled

    Olde Brick House

    4.2(45 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    We stopped by on a Saturday as we were looking for a good family lunch spot and the other Yelp…read morereviews were good. The whole experience seemed flustered. The host originally seated us in a space that did not fit our party. Then he moved us to a center spot in a long, family-style table with people on either side of us. We had a five year old with us who was overly tired and very spunky and we had to try to keep her focused on us and not our neighboring patrons. Was really not the most appropriate seating for children but we didn't want to ask for yet another table. Soon after we sat down, we discovered that the parties on both sides of us were upset and looking for any employee so they could express their frustration. Seeing as we were all so close, we could hear them complain to others in their parties about the service. We learned shortly that we should have written up our losses early and moved on. We didn't. We ordered our beverages and immediately got water. The rest (2 soft drinks, an iced tea, and a milk) slowly trickled out one by one. The waiter apologized every single time he came to the table about how slow everything was from us being seated to getting our drinks to him coming to take our order. Once the food came out, he was apologizing again for how long that took. He wasn't wrong. As for the food, it was fine. Portions were average to smallish for the price. It wasn't as special as we had hoped it would be based on the descriptions. We each got something different and all said that we wouldn't order that item again. Not that it was bad. It just wasn't good. The best thing we had was the pretzel stick appetizer. That was pretty good but for the price, we wouldn't order it again. Nothing was super memorable except the decor which was super fun to look at. Oh and the very apologetic waiter. Our food came out hot. Turns out that was not true for the table to our left. The table to our right got the wrong food so half their group was done while the others were just starting. Apparently one of the cooks had called in. So, over all, I gave them an optimistic 3 stars. It was like a participation award with the assumption that if they were firing on all cylinders, it could have been much better. Personally, i wouldn't try them again but as the only Irish pub in the area, it could be a neat happy hour hang out. It just was not a family lunch spot.

    A sign outside said the restaurant was open while construction was underway, but we saw no disarray…read moreinside. Maybe the work was going on in another room. We visited here mostly because their online menu, and their menu inside, said they serve Kilkenny, one of my husband's favorite beers and one that is rare to find. Unfortunately, we were informed right away that they no longer serve it, either, as the distributor was struggling to get it. Alas. That is the only complaint we have, though. Service was great, busy as the place was on a Saturday at lunchtime. I had a Magner's cider while my husband made do with Schells Octoberfest. The cheese curds were absolute artwork, some of the best we've had in ages. I had the beet and goat cheese salad. It was huge with very fresh ingredients, quite filling without an added protein. My husband had a burger and fries and really enjoyed them.

    Photos
    Olde Brick House - Main Bar

    Main Bar

    Olde Brick House - Chicken Piccata

    Chicken Piccata

    Olde Brick House

    See all

    Rounders

    Rounders

    2.7(44 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $

    A group of us were in town for homecoming weekend and many of our group members went to college at…read moreMankato and frequented Rounders. We went there for lunch and they had incredible drink deals - $2.50 bloody Mary's, mimosas, or screwdrivers. Staff were kind and service was quick (even with a group of 12). The food options were good and prices fair, I liked the small plate portions for people like me who eats less at one sitting. The chicken tenders were pretty good, and you can't go wrong with homemade ranch and waffle fries! My fiancé loved his burger and scarfed it down, even having leftover fries due to the amount they give you (good problem to have). Bees were surrounding us outside but that's not Rounder's fault. The bathrooms were atrocious, our feet stuck to the floors quite literally and the soap was out of both men's and women's. (Came back at night and someone had vomited in the women's, it was all over and stunk so bad people couldn't use the bathroom - it took a long time before someone cleaned it). Overall, decent food, fair prices but expect sticky floors and the night crowd to come out on weekend evenings!

    We ate breakfast, the food was good and the staff was friendly. Food and staff were worthy of a…read morefive star rating, but the place smelled of stale beer and floor was sticky. Need to put a little more effort in cleaning.

    Photos
    Rounders - RACIST BARTENDER

    RACIST BARTENDER

    Rounders - Small bites chicken tenders with waffle fries and one dipping sauce of choice

    Small bites chicken tenders with waffle fries and one dipping sauce of choice

    Rounders - $2.50 spicy Bloody Mary on Saturdays

    See all

    $2.50 spicy Bloody Mary on Saturdays

    Boulder Tap House - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...