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    Rapscallion Table & Tap

    4.0 (539 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Crispy polenta with mushrooms and greens and a but of olive oil
    Bill Z.

    I'm sure the noise in the main dining room could be off-putting to some. Rather than think of this as a negative, I prefer to think of it as a side-effect to positives such as large crowds even on slow nights of the week in a historic building setting. The fixtures on the ceiling to buffer the noise do help somewhat. I have local friends who say they prefer the food over the beer here, but we enjoyed our beers as much as the food we had (a porter and a raspberry lager). I like their description of foods as being upscale comfort food. That was especially true of the appetizer we got, the crispy polenta bites with greens and mushrooms. I'd not had anything quite like that before. That also goes for the grilled mac & cheese sandwich with short rib and kimchi. I was expecting the sandwich I ordered, the chicken caprese, to be somewhat messy with the balsamic glaze, but there was just enough on it to add flavor without mess. Though while I enjoyed the well-prepared sweet potato fries (crispy on the outside, tender inside), I don't think a ramekin of ketchup for dipping does the side justice. I should have perhaps asked if I could get a ramekin of the balsamic glaze, or perhaps offer a couple of dipping options. Parking can be a bit tight at busy times, and it was disappointing to see a few cars in the lot take up 2 spaces. Please don't deny space to folks who want to come here.

    NBT e.

    I give the benefit of the doubt only once. A bit of background: Last year, I took my family (party of nine) for dinner at this establishment. After eating and ordering desert and all, I asked for the bill. The bill came and the wait person brought me the credit card machine with the tip choices on top. I chose 20% and paid and we all left. Later I was thinking that the bill was more than I expected and then I thought--perhaps they charge me service upon which I also tipped. All in all a 40% tip. That was my bad for not having properly checked the bill and I take responsibility. This year, we went back--same party of nine-- and had lunch. This time around I checked the menu where with the smallest font possible it indicated that there will be a 20% surcharge for party of six or more. Once we were done, I asked for the bill and the wait person, again, brought me the credit card machine with the choices of tip right in top, placed the machine in front of me and left... no word of warning about the 20% charge already on the bill. I check the bill and in fact a 20% surcharge was added. I think if you are going to charge extra--which I can tolerate and with which I have take no issues -- it is incumbent upon you to tell your customer that a 20% surcharge has been made--just so the customer is aware in case they have not studied the menu form top to bottom including the very fine print I think it would be courteous to do so and failing to do that it appear like an active effort to mislead and take advantage of a customer who perhaps was too preoccupied with friends and convention to do a study of the bill and/or the menu. I don't care if your food is good and cooked to the proper temperature I don't care if you brew your own beer and I don't care if overall the food is good. I dislike being maneuvered. Further--I had ordered a side of fries which came very late at the end of our meal... I sent it back because it was too late and they still charged me for it. Really... for $4? Anyways if you are going to this establishment make sure you are on your toes and study all written material because you are on your own and if you make a mistake no one will be tell you otherwise. ----------- In response to the owner's comment below, I am adding this edit since Yelp does not allow me to respond to the comment made by the owner: Hi Peter-Thanks for the quick response. I can tell that reviews matter to you and I appreciate that. I think you missed my point. I have no issues with leaving a tip. 20% is reasonable and I have no issues with it-as I mention in my review. What I objected to is the fact that I was not notified of the addition and the CC machine was presented to me on the tip page without more... inviting an assumption that a tip is welcome even tho a surcharge has already been added to the bill. I am not now nor in my review asked for a refund. In a nutshell: let your customers know if there is a surcharge ether at the start of the meal or when the server hands the CC machine to the person who is paying. That's all it takes. Have a nice day.

    Scallops with Grits (gf)
    Mat R.

    Rapscallion in Acton is a staple for my wife & I. It's our anniversary spot, our Valentine's Day spot... and basically where we go for any special occasion. The quality, the service & the atmosphere keep us coming back. This particular time I ordered the scallops & grits, while my wife got the steak frites. Both entrees were solid and very generous in portion size. Both proteins were cooked perfectly and the sides were all nice and complimentary. We also got the mussels, and a special they had for this particular evening. Now - this particular special they had... I will tell you - no lie - this might have been the best thing I've ever had at Rapscallion... SHRIMP. BISQUE. That bowl of bisque... it can't really be described. I just hope if you make your way here... I really hope they have it again so everyone can experience. That's all my wife and I talked about the remainder of our dinner. Rapscallion is great, and overall I'd always recommend it for a date night, family get together, or any gathering with friends or family!!

    Pork belly bites appetizer

    Had been a while since I was here. The last time from what I remember it was good. This time not so much. Upon arrival first question was of we had Overpriced for mediocre food, to be honest. Had pork belly bites, clam chowder, side of parmesan cheese risotto and fish and chips. Never have I ever got fish and chips where I needed to use a knife to cut through it. Another patron had the fish and chips and we just assumed maybe he had it cooked more. Not the case. Pork belly bites were good, I did like the combo of arugula and pickled onions. Clam chowder was not the best I've ever had. Wasn't super creamy, had more of a opaque milk like look and consistency. Wouldnt go back. Just a personal choice. Service was fine, no issues with bartender. Very attentive.

    Eggplant Parmesan (v) Eggplant Parmesan (v)
    Rupa S.

    Amazing food and awesome service. The staff was nice and friendly. The ambiance was also beautiful. We went there to celebrate my husband's birthday and he had a blast. We tried their mushroom ravioli and Eggplant Parmesan. We also had a few Appetizers but didn't get photos of those because we were too hungry. We had their Appetizers with burrata. Last but not the least the dessert oh my God so yum. The chocolate mousse is a must try dessert.

    Nice cocktail and the menu. Patio was excellent!

    I met a couple friends on a Friday at lunch. The weather was nice so we sat in the outside seating, which was great! We ordered cocktails, beers, and ice teas. The seasonal bourbon cocktail and IPA were especially excellent. We also ordered apps to share - the calamari, Mediterranean plate, and polenta with mushrooms app. All the food was delicious but the portions were a smidgen skimpy. We also had to ask for bread for the calamari (which was served in broth) and it took about 15 minutes. But when the bread finally showed up, it was really nice buttered toast :). The wait staff was nice but service was a smidgen slow.

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    Hello, supporting small businesses and good people. Great service, great food, great beer.

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    Solid gastropub fare. Quick service and good beers. Look forward to their new location in hopkinton.

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    Amazing food. Heading over now! Whenever we are in Acton we make it a point to eat there

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    Ask the Community - Rapscallion Table & Tap

    You are listed as a brew pub. Do you offer flights?

    Yes, we do! We are a craft brewery and serve our own beer, 9 different varieties at a time, and we do offer flights as well.

    Hi is the patio still open with heat lamps at this time?

    Yes it is!

    Do you allow dogs in your outdoor seating?

    Hi, yes we do allow dogs on the outdoor patio

    Looking for an outdoor dining this weekend--does the patio have heat lamps here?

    Hi Laura, We have heat lamps out on the patio!

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