By Far a Great experience! Frank was Fantastic to have kept the Christmas decorations up after the holiday for our Work Holiday Cheers get together. No other place would do that for us. Terri, very impressive with her mad skills of getting everyone's (17 in total at one table) order and drinks AND names on the bullseye. The Food, the Drinks... Delizioso!!! Ambiance, a very warm atmosphere. Rooftop Tap was a hit for everyone (17 ppl) Everyone had a great time and are already talking about coming back again. Frank...Terri... Thank you again for making the special arrangements and accommodating our "crazy" group. Til next time read more

6:39, place packed, music blasting. Not worth eating dinner. Quite a few underage drinkers.

Stopped in to see a friend's band play. - They were GREAT! Now to review Rooftop Tap................ First off, there are ZERO handicap parking spots in front for any of the businesses. They are located at least a half block away (if not more) in the municipal lot. Be aware of this if you or someone in your party has limited mobility. There is no service for the tables on the floor. You need to go up to the bar and hopefully get the attention of one of the bartenders - Go Luck. This also means that tables are not cleared of empty glasses, bottles, food, etc. We ended up cleaning the table we sat at ourselves. The floor is polished concrete and no attention is paid to spills so going to the restrooms are "at your own risk". A member of our party that uses a cane had it actually slip and lost grip because of this. Will I go again - Um, No read more

Service was good but the food was just meh. We ordered quesadillas, just ok. We also ordered a burger well done. It came out as medium. The very expensive drinks were served in a plastic cup, eeww. read more

I've been here several times recently with my wife and friends. Besides having to grab my own drinks from the bar on the first floor and bringing it to the rooftop, we've waited a half hour before we had to ask the bartender for some water and a menu. A waitress finally comes and says, "I was told to bring you these waters and menus" like if it was inconveniencing her. Waited another 15 minutes while I see everyone being served but us. We ended up having to go back downstairs in order to actually place an order, where we waited another fifteen minutes to be served despite us being the only people in the bar. When we finally were able to order food, we witnessed the bartender taking shots with a friend and texting on her phone the whole time when I'm drink was completely empty for an hour. This was on 9/17/25. This place has a ton of potential, it's one of the only southside rooftop bars in our area, but the service and unfriendly waitresses explain why they are completely empty during the best weather season in Chicago. read more

Stopped in for lunch at the Rooftop Tap on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon. There is a good sized bar on the first floor - indoors - but the real attraction at this place is the rooftop. It's a pretty big space and offers a nice mix of sun and shade. Our waitresses promptly greeted us with menus and took our drink order. She did a decent job throughout the meal, but she could been a bit more attentive. The menu is large, but doesn't feature anything that you won't find at every sports bar in America. Nachos, wings, burgers, wraps.... Again, the attraction is the space itself, and I'm sure this place is packed on a warm weekend night in the summer. The food was fine. It was exactly as my wife and I expected. We split the beef nachos and a grilled chicken fajita wrap. The nachos were plenty big enough to share for 4 people. Our server had the wrap split into 2 plates since we were sharing, and again, it was plenty big enough, but lacked flavor. It was pretty bland. We each had a couple beers, split the nachos and the wrap and got out of there for just over $40, so the value was there, it just wasn't very memorable. read more

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I was there I'm Memorial Day with a couple friends and as I left, the manager came running after us asked us why we didn't leave a tip for the server. But we did leave a tip we left cash and I put money on a credit card. But whether we left a tip or not, I cannot believe the manager came running after us asking where the tip was ???? What kind of manager does that? And she was yelling at us too !! I called the owner the next day and he he wouldn't even let me tell him what happened since my friend already called. He said he would take care of it, but he couldn't give me a day when didn't even wanna hear anything I had to say. read more

Hours on the door stated until 2am on a Saturday. We entered at 12am. As we approached the bar we were questioned how we got in because the doors were locked. We were refused service most likely for the color of our skin. We will never be back to this establishment. 0 out of 5 stars if possible. read more

Rooftop Tap is a bar/restaurant in a strip mall within Downtown Palos Heights. While it doesn't appear to have a lot of parking up front, there are more then enough spots on the side and back. I went in the front door and being my first time, it was a bit difficult to direct myself where to go to access the rooftop. Once up there, the patio was populated with some basic outdoor tables and chairs as well as some overhead screens to create shade. There was also a bar up there for quicker drink turnaround. The menu is very well priced and offers a variety of classic bar food. Items are pretty straight forward. There was a decent drink offering as well but please note that the daily food/drink specials advertised on the website are no longer offered. Bit of a disappointment. Our group split the appetizer platter which was yummy. Meals included the boneless wings, chicken club, rooftop burger, and chicken wrap. I personally got the boneless wings and did not love them; breading was minimal, sauce was light, chicken was a bit tough. However, everyone else seemed to enjoy their food! Our waitress was extremely nice and attentive! Food was quickly turnaround yet paced nicely knowing we also got drinks and apps. Bathrooms offered to the rooftop patrons were not the cleanest, my toilet didn't flush, and the female restroom had a giant plastic shower in it which was off putting. While I liked the prices and shaded rooftop, I'm not sure I'd make my way back to this spot based on my specific experience. read more

Great show by Elvis impersonator, Joe Tirrito! He performed for I think it was 2 1/2 hours and his voice stayed strong throughout. Seems like a genuinely nice guy, too, bringing on stage an 11 year-old boy to sing a couple songs and a woman he performs with in another band. He performs there a few times a year, I'm told. So if you love Elvis, you'll enjoy this show. Our waitress was wonderful and Frank is an outstanding host. The food is good, too! Highly recommended! read more

Rooftop Tap - Joe "Elvis" Tirrito and fans - Sports Bars Near Me - Palos Heights, Illinois

I decided to have a somewhat last minute 40th birthday party for my daughter. I was planning 30-40 guests, on 7/3. A big night for bars. I can't say enough about what a wonderful experience this was. Frankie, the owner, was absolutely amazing. He suggested the Taco Bar (instead of apps). So delicious. Everyone was raving about how good it all was. Frankie checked with me so many times to see what we needed. Ryan our dedicated server was outstanding. As were all of the bartenders and servers. I have planned many parties in my life. This by far was one of the easiest and most delicious. read more

Food is good and reasonable and service is good....rooftop dining is fun...salad that was served was gross...all ingredients tasted strange...I think they kept in a frig with something that gave it a weird taste...we exchanged it for something else read more

The rooftop is the best part especially on a nice sunny day. This place has a lot of potential especially in the summer months since there isn't many rooftop options near by which I definitely wish there was. I hope they consider adding some summer drinks like some basic margaritas. To me that is an easy staple summer drink if they can make them right. The app platter we had was good nice variety and tasty. Overall it was good but I see missed potential I look forward to going back when the weather is nice again and maybe they will have some tasty drink additions. read more

Hurry up before you miss this wonderful place that will make you feel so very welcome the moment you walk in. Traci is a wonderful bartender and expert on what you should eat and drink. Quick to suggest a sample of their many beers on tap. Probably it's a 5.5 star quality place due to mixing the outdoors with everything other fine establishments only offer indoors. read more

Rooftop Tap - two women standing at the bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Palos Heights, Illinois

Looks like a sports bar with a kitchen and a rooftop section that's the name the Rooftop in there was plenty of televisions throughout this bar and many a different screens were turned on for sports a highly recommended place with good quick service and perhaps like music on the weekend as it appears that they have a stage set for music a very good overall bar read more

Terrible service. Under staffed. Half of the menu was un available. Weren't told so until after ordering 2 rounds of drinks. Waiting forever to check out to go eat somewhere else. Sadly there's not many rooftops in the area so we chose to come here. Will not be returning. Many tables around us we over heard not happy with the quality of food and extremely slow service. Watered down fountain drinks. Our friend never received his card back after paying his tab and found another waiter holding his card.... Just a mess. read more

I've been going to Tuesday Bar bingo for about 2 years. I don't win often but enjoy a good group get together. Recently I won three games in one day. On Memorial Day, my husband and I stopped for lunch wanting to use the certificates. On the certificate, it states for use "only" on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday. No mention of holiday exclusion. Before ordering, we asked about using all of our certificates and found that it was one per table. Ok. We ordered. The manager said we couldn't use it on a holiday. We debated that and she allowed us to use one. I gave my other two to two couples at other tables. Come to find out from the manager that her decision to allow "us consideration for use of the certificate on a holiday" only applied to us. I had to go back and take back those I gifted. How embarrassing. To me, Rooftop Tap makes it very hard to use their prize certificates. I've spent on average $30 + tip every time I go to bingo and this is how they treat customers. I suggest that you "clearly state" on the certificate your terms. They lost my business and possibly that of a few friends that normally meet for that Tuesday bingo. read more

Don't usually do this with bad comments but the service here is terrible. They have not improved after few visits. You sit have to wait around for 10-15 plus minutes to just get asked for a drink. Didn't get greeted, no menus no water nothing at all. If you want food ya better put it in right away with that first beer or else you'll have to wait awhile for that. This place has so much potential but the staff up top needs a lot of work and more help. One waitress for a full rooftop visits the same tables over and over looks at you then keeps walking.one bartender that's overwhelmed and two busboys that just walk around clueless getting drinks for themselves. Two couples got up and left before we did just waiting around. Get ready to sit around and wait!!! Very disappointed again read more

Food was alright not great not much flavor atmosphere on the other hand was good definitely a nice place to have a drink and enjoy a nice weather night read more

Rooftop Tap - a person holding a drink and a magazine - Sports Bars Near Me - Palos Heights, Illinois

We had Chicken Club sandwich EXTREMELY Delicious! Extremely good service. And what a great band ( singer Jay Goeppner was brilliant the Rooftop Tap was dancing and having fun. read more

Worst service you'll ever experience. I'll never understand the work "culture" at this place. They stand around and chat the whole time and will leave your table unattended for 45 minutes, they have absolutely no concept of customer service. And EVERY WAITER is like that. Can't even get a menu to save your life. It's actually pitiful. It's a real shame because the ambience is great. Big sports bar with a ton of TVs and the rooftop is a great vibe. read more

Frank is very accommodating, respectful, looks out for group safety with late walk- ins. The waitresses are nicely responsive, sandwiches and salads are plenty and healthy appearing, good price on drinks. The band choices have never disappointed. My husband and I used to have to "go places" for food and entertainment. Great to have Rooftop Tap in Palos both enclosed and outside too. Cheryl and Bob Kelly. read more

Service slow couple ahead of me waited 15 minutes to get bottle of beer. I was ignored unitil couple behind me said she was first.

Frank is the best! Very accommodating every time we're in here. Truly cares about his customers. Had a great time for the Super Bowl Sunday!

Always had great service and great food! Very friendly atmosphere with amazing bartenders and servers!

I like this place. HOWEVER when I was ordering a drink from the bar, the bartender goes "Maybe next time don't use a snapchat picture for your fake ID". Honey I am 21 years old and that was a real government issued ID... I found it to be very rude and maybe they should be trained better on what's real/fake because wtf?! read more

Thank you Anita and the staff at Rooftop! You made my 11 year old's birthday spectacular! read more

Rooftop Tap - Sports Bars Near Me - Palos Heights, Illinois

Unfortunately, just not good. Shouldn't even be called rooftop because there is absolutely no service on the rooftop. Maybe this place is new? I don't know, they definitely didn't have it together. Waitress/bartender was not friendly/maybe a little confused. Chips were super soggy, monte cristo sandwich felt like it was dipped in water it was so soggy. I have no idea how it was that wet. Philly "cheesesteak" was made with Italian beef meat, but wasn't horrible, just an observation. Boneless wings were extremely dry. Mac and cheese had absolutely no flavor. The upstairs should definitely have a different menu or something it just doesn't work. The location was very cool though so should just make some food changes. Maybe go here for a night out, AFTER dinner. Could just be lack of staff as well so feel kind of bad, because it was verrrry slow. read more

I was present the night of the so called party. This woman Ac that wtmrote a bad review is so wrong. Frank can't be more cordial to anyone that comes in the place. I watched this ignorant woman talk down to him and just do what she wanted to do. He asked don't block the fire exit she did. She thought the place was all hers. Their photographer pushed us from our fable while we where eating . Frank got upset righteously so. As far as Roof top tap it one of the best places around. read more

I used to work at Rooftop Tap. Best time of my life. I had to take a different route because I graduated college, but when I worked there it was such a great place. The manager, Josh, was great. Water on the table 3 minutes after people sit down, servers would cover each other in if that couldn't happen. Tables always clean, something empty -- it was picked up. I went into rooftop, nothing was the same. Food was cold, service was bare minimum, and it was dirty. I hate to write badly about this place, because I will love it forever, but it's hard to see such a great place turn down the wrong path. read more

This is our "go too" place when we have a large group gathering for lunch. the food is great, and service is excellent. Terry was our server today and she went above and beyond. we were 8 gals from Evergreen Park Class of 71 high school (50 yrs ago) getting together. also, just did a "farewell party" for a co-worker here in October and at that time it was super. Sarah was our server that day, we had 18 gals and it was the best service. great southside place for a good time! read more

First visit, although food and Bloody Mary's were good... I accidentally spilled my drink, u would think something like that from a customer service stand point, would have been replaced at no cost. Not here, and it was full. I even had to clean it up myself. Ordered food, none of the requests were honored. Was nice to try some place new, we will not be returning. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. The chicken salad wasn't good. Sam the server was awful! We had to ask for water, ask for another soda. She didn't prebus our table, but she did remember to charge 20% gratuity for the awful service she provided. Not to mention 3 of our friends were over charged $4.00 each. When they asked for a refund, she said she could them a credit. What restaurant does this. No apology, nothing. Rude as hell. So bottom line if you want to get ripped off eat here, bad service defintely ask for Sam, it truly doesn't get an worse then her. read more

Just discovered this place ! The food and drinks were great and the service could not have been better. We will definitely be coming back!!!

Went on a Sunday nigh, and had great service. Terry was great and was super accommodating. $4 burgers and $12 buckets of Coors Light worked great for our group. read more

I was looking forward to this place opening. I really liked Sam Bucca's rooftop dining. It wasn't great but it was good. Sam's suffered from identity crisis. Was it a gourmet Italian restaurant or a trendy bar? Since Sam's closed and the new "Rooftop Tap" was announced I was excited for the future. Verdict: This place, absent major changes, won't last six months. The website indicates that the new Rooftop Tap has live music, daily specials, and takes credit cards. Remember that last line for me. Yes, the website shows that all major credit cards are accepted as well as the upstart Amazon Pay. So the dining room has been revamped and not for the better. A cozy Italian restaurant now looks like a giant cafeteria with a small bar to the south. However, I wasn't here for indoor dining. I was here for the rooftop as in "Rooftop Tap". I climbed the back stairs to get to the rooftop. I encountered a waitress and a bar back who looked at me as if I was crazy when I stopped to ask if I had to wait to be seated. I didn't. I grabbed a table with an umbrella quietly anticipating a good IPA and a sandwich. The deck looks as if it were powerwashed a bit since Sam's and they moved the bar from the stair area to the south and west. They basically added on another tier to the deck. That area has a bar and does not allow for wait service. The menu featured the typical appetizer fare: wings, pretzels, etc. (basically whatever Sysco foods sells). Also offered were burgers in several varieties, salads, and a chicken sandwich. The menu was quite limited. Then again, this is advertised as a bar. Such is life. Anyway, I ordered a burger and a hoppy wheat beer. Burger was good, not great. The beer was good. If you like the big brewers then this is your place. Miller Lite pints are always $2. You can get your share of Bud, Miller, PBR, etc. IPAs? Not really. I settled on a Boulevard 80-Acre wheat. Again, it was good. Burger was good but my side of vegetables was not fresh and not warm. They were frozen and not fully cooked. That kind of sucked. I mentioned the bar earlier. Well that was filled a bunch of hill rods who shouted profanities while donning their finest black t-shirts, tank tops and dirty jeans. No thanks. The bill came and I attempted to pay it when the server told me that it was cash only on the roof? But the website shows that you accept credit cards. Well there are some signs in the stairwell that state cash only. Okay. So I went downstairs and used the ATM. The service fee was $3.50 (not including the fee that my bank will charge me). Guess what? That came out of the server's tip. Complain to the owner if you don't like it. Are there different owners with different policies? Does one person get the dining room and one get the roof? Very bizarre. Speaking of owner or owners, what business school did these yahoos attend? You call yourself the Rooftop Tap but then when people go there you want to limit the customers to cash. I know there are bevy of nefarious options that cash businesses have but there are also disadvantages as in employee theft and limiting your customer base. A large number of people don't carry cash anymore but for the occasional Great Depression child and drug dealers. If you want to exclude a great number of customers then keep this business practice. In summary: The food was good. The beer was good. Waitress was average at best. Nothing here was great. Absent major changes, this place is gone in six months. I myself have no plans to return. They need to call Jon Taffer and they need to call him now. read more

Rooftop Tap - Needs work - Sports Bars Near Me - Palos Heights, Illinois

Don't go here if your hungry!! After 45 minutes of waiting for an appetizer walked out .plenty of servers and and not busy .we told Holly just bring us the check for the drinks she brings the check and charged us for the appetizer we never got ,I brought it to her attention and waited and waited for the corrected bill never came back with it .finished with this place what a shame read more

Terrific rooftop experience. It's very large and has restrooms just a few steps down. The appetizers and entrees were outstanding. In spite of how busy they were with it being a beautiful Friday night, the waitress did a great job keeping up with our orders. read more

Awful awful service. Came in a on Sunday night. Place virtually empty. Went upstairs, we asked one of the servers where we should sit. lMost tables were empty. Multiple servers. Not one of them acknowledged us. Sat there for 15 minutes. Went downstairs. The bar tender didn't know what was on tap. I actually had to get up and scan the tap handles. Bad bad bad service. read more

Rita and Sarah tonight was amazing. Excellent service and I think I'll come back next time.