Love the vibe here, great atmosphere. Trivia guy was super friendly. I love that they did Asian themed food with the brewery, that is a very rare combination, but awesome. The sours they had were all smoothie type, and I did not like any of their flavors. Fried pork dumplings 9/10 Good dumpling, decent dipping sauce, not super gingery, which was nice for me. Caterpillar roll 10/10 Really good. Didn't really taste the shrimp much, but the flavor profile and combination of ingredients was good. The spicy mayo was not really spicy, but it was a good flavor. Spider roll 8/10 I actually wasn't a huge fan, maybe I don't like soft shell crab as much as regular crab. It was just a little plain to me, and needed either more eel sauce or another sauce in addition. read more

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We had another great night at the Tap House with friends. Unfortunately I told everybody about the Sushi 1/2 price specials only to find out it's only on the off season. Noah was our waiter. He was awesome. Up front he explained that he was new (by 3 days). He was so helpful with the varied menu, and recommended alternatives to our pre conceived sushi 1/2 price selection. He got clarification on a couple of items in a very timely manner. Actually besides the amazing food, his quality service made our dining experience exceptional. read more

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Right from the moment we walked in, we noticed a pretty distinct aroma that seemed to carry over from the connected brewery. Unfortunately, it wasn't the most pleasant scent and it definitely lingered throughout the dining area, which made it a little hard to fully settle in and enjoy our time. On the bright side, your space is incredibly spacious, which is really great and we loved that you offer a fantastic selection of both beers and mixed drinks to choose from. We decided to sample quite a few things from the menu some classic sushi, shrimp fried rice, a shrimp tempura roll, orange chicken, spring rolls, and, of course, the yummy yummy roll. The shrimp fried rice was decent we noticed it featured some really generous, larger shrimp, which was a unique touch compared to what we usually find elsewhere. The shrimp tempura roll was tasty, though we were a little surprised by the presentation with the rice on the inside and seaweed on the outside just an unexpected twist. Flavor wise, the orange chicken was delicious, but the chicken itself was incredibly crunchy, almost to an extreme. The spring rolls were definitely a hit and very good. However, the absolute highlight was the yummy yummy roll it was genuinely excellent and came in a really nice portion size. Service was pretty good considering how busy it seemed. Our server was really hustling with quite a few tables, and we even saw what looked like the owner or a manager pitching in to help, which was great to see everyone working hard. Truth be told, we ended up rushing our meal a bit mostly because of that pervasive brewery smell. It's a shame, especially since we were specifically looking for dining options in the area and there weren't many other choices around. read more

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A beautiful awesome day amazing people of the world. Today we are at the Small City Tap House in Sandusky, Ohio. A fusion joint that combines Asian and American cuisine. We're here due to a recommendation so let's get the food review started shall we. First up is the Meatball Banh Mi. The soup was tomato based, it was mid. Then I built myself a banhmi with a meatball and the pickled veg. It didn't hit, but not bad either 6.7/10 The Grilled Lemongrass Beef on the other hand was wonderful. All that wonderful viet forward flavor that I adore is present on the meat. Wrap all that up together with the picked veg and I am in my happy place. 8.9/10 The place is pretty nice with that industrial historic feel. The service is on point and the beverages were refreshing. If you're ever in Sandusky, do give this place a go at it and lemme know what you think. If you like discovering new places to smash, hit that follow button. Share this review with a smash mode buddy and thank you so much for reading along. I love you. read more

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Stopped by for lunch, and was glad we did. The sushi was fresh and delicious! The soup was very tasty. read more

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Water was very friendly and personable. Food was good. Big open spacious. The menu was large, something for everyone! read more

We decided to try Small City Taphouse in Sandusky, OH while visiting Cedar Point. Unfortunately, it turned out to be one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've ever had. Our server was Marissa. Service was slow from the start. For example, our boys sweet tea was served after our meals had already arrived. We ordered the spicy crispy chicken, beef flat noodles, bok choy with tofu, combination fried rice, spicy tuna rolls, and a spider roll. The portion sizes for all dishes were smaller than expected for the price, and the food lacked flavor--unfortunately, it was a letdown. Service was even worse--our boys' drinks arrived only after the food, no refills were offered, and our server NEVER checked on us once. When we were ready to pay, she was nowhere to be found. After finally bringing the check, she never returned to collect it, so we took it to the front, only to be told that payment had to be made directly through our server, causing further delays. Overall, this was one of the worst dining experiences we've had in terms of both food and service. Even McDonald's would have been a better choice. read more

This place is EXACTLY what we needed after a long two days at Cedar Park Drinks, sushi, apps, curry - what else do you need?! We stumbled upon this place after searching on Yelp and the reviews were so fantastic that we needed to give it a try! The space is ample and so spacious. Tons of big screens and bar seating if that's your vibe. They also have a taproom upstairs AND downstairs, so their drink list is EXTENSIVE. Our server, Trent, was awesome. So warm and very friendly. He gave us suggestions and got our orders out immediately. He kept tabs on us but wasn't overbearing. We enjoyed his service very much. Now to the food!! My kids shared the combo pho (full of brisket, meatballs, and steak) and it was very tasty. My daughter said the broth was delicious. My husband had the curry with rice, and it was pretty typical. I had the "big ass roll" (that's the actual name ) and it was HUGE but DELICIOUS. I don't like spicy food but this had just the right amount of kick to it. My dad had the caramelized catfish that came out in this cool clay bowl. I didn't get any pics but suffice it to say that it was INCREDIBLE. He ate every last bite. We will definitely hit this place up again next time we're in town. I low key wish I was local so I could visit more often. This place is a gem. read more

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Food good; beer better. Made the long awaited journey across the turnpike on a Saturday and really enjoyed my spicy noodle stir fry. Wife had delicious pho. Shared a roll of sushi. All food items delicious. IPAs are ruler here. If you like the hops, you in the right place. Bring the appetite and thirst. Leave happy. Good shit from a Cocky Asian Guy. read more

This will be our go-to-spot for sushi and drinks in the area. Everything was top notch from service to drinks and of course, the food. Each one of us (me, husband, and daughter) loved it all. A gem in the downtown area of Sandusky... Minutes away from Cedar point. read more

They Advertise for All You Can Eat New Year's Day Buffet but neglect to mention in there photos that they are cleaning out their stores and once food is gone the buffet is closed. Got there around 3 and buffet was already done. The lady who told us was very rude. Advertise Better. Landmark got our business. The bartender at Landmark was very sweet and accommodating. read more

Good food, good drink selection, and a good location?! Small city is a great place to go. They have a ton of great Vietnamese food options. They also have really good sushi and have some specials during the off season. It's a tap house, so you should be able to find something you like to drink. They offer the tap beers in multiple sizes so you can kind of build your own flight. We love that it's in the heart of downtown Sandusky. The city is very walkable and there's a parking garage close by. The only downside is sometimes they get super busy, so you have to be patient with the service during those times. read more

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The food here is great. We were looking for something on the lighter side here in Sandusky and Small City was perfect. We started with the pork spring rolls and they were some of the best I have ever eaten anywhere. We then shared a Small City roll which was good, though the sandwich style it was served was less than optimal. We ended the meal with their Phô and it was spot on. Extremely flavorful and full of noodles, beef and vegetables. They also have a stellar bourbon selection at very good prices. The only reason I did not give 5 stars was the service. It took them almost 10 minutes to great us. Once we had a server she was excellent. If I am in Sandusky again, I will 100% eat here. read more

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Wonderful food, drinks, and atmosphere! Small City Taphouse boasts an epic beer list as well as speciality cocktails. If you can't decide which great drink to get, Kevin will lead you in the right direction. Kevin's kindness, knowledge, and humor made a simple sushi date into an unforgettable experience. Can't wait to come back! read more

They really should announce that they can do Gluten Free. We rolled the dice but our waitress was very knowledgeable and they even have GF soy sauce. All the Sushi rolls ranged between Good and Excellent. 2 of the 3 beers I had from the attached brewery was good, the Kolsch was not. read more

We were just looking for something small and Small City Taphouse had some sushi so Taphouse is was. The building itself was very industrial and unique. I loved it! Our waitress was high energy and nice. Our sushi was pretty good as well. Overall, a good stop. read more

Small City Taphouse - 6/1/23 Tokyo Roll (front), Dos Yellow Kiss Roll (back) - Bars Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

Have a hard time finding local places to eat that offer food that isn't fried. This place was recommended by the nail technician I had do my nails. We were not disappointed. The food was great, the Taphouse is owned and run mostly by the family that owns it! Service was quick and it's in a great location in the heart of Sandusky, we will be back. read more

Open, airy space with plenty of seating, absolutely amazing food (Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese), and a wide variety of drinks (meads, beers, sours, wines, etc). Drinks: -Strawrhubarb Puff Tart ($3 for a small) - this was absolutely delicious, like a fruity alcoholic smoothie. Strong alcohol taste though. Drinks are served in such fun glasses! Food: -Lemongrass Beef Lettuce Wraps ($11) - fragrant and so yummy! -I love you with my Sushi Roll ($15) - wonderfully crafted, perfect crab to rice ratio, delicious Kind staff, always appreciate when they itemize large parties :) read more

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Really cool gem in Sandusky. The amount of beers they had on tap was astounding. Food was great, and so was the service. We'll be back.

Our waitress was very sweet and great explaining as it was our first time here. We share 2 sushi rolls and those were tasty. The Pho was amazing as well as the spicy drunken noodle! Would come back if we visit this area again! read more

A taphouse and asian food are not normally two things I'd expect to see together, but Small City Taphouse pulls it off! I went here in June and I was pleasantly surprised by how yummy the food I got was! I'm not super familiar with the dishes they had on their menu, so I ordered the soft egg noodle dish with beef. Omg... it was so yummy! A bit more sweet than savory, but not too sweet by any means. I wish I lived closer so I could go get it again and try their fried rice! I'll def be going the next time I'm back in the area! read more

Awesome casual dining spot right outside the cedar point area! We came here after a long day at cedar point after not eating "real" food all day and it definitely hit the spot! Big selection of different Asian style foods so there should be something for everyone. The part that really threw me for a loop was their large draft selection also which is something uncommon with Asian cuisine usually! Definitely worth the visit if you're in the Sandusky area :) read more

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Whenever I visit the area I always like to come to Small City Taphouse. They have a good selection of micro craft beer from the local area. Service is always welcoming and excellent. The ambiance is a little lacking, two large rooms with each having a bar the whole place seems to need an identity. But never the less the menu is typical Vietnamese. A large selection of items I usually have the Pho, fresh and tasty. Parking is on the street or the park garage across the street. Located in the downtown area walking distance to the waterfront. read more

Food is incredible. Their Squid salad is killer good. You will love their sushi rolls. I prefer the Eel roll. Their soft Spring rolls with beef and shrimp are sooo good. I've tried their beef Pho also it's good. The atmosphere is great. Service is very good and the prices are reasonable. I was told they have half off pricing on all of their Sushi Rolls from November through May each year so you simply can't beat that. read more

Small City Taphouse - Squid Salad, soft spring roll, 2 Eel Rolls and a Spicy Tuna Roll - Bars Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

Great menu options for anyone and good service! Fun Atmosphere. Great spot to meet friends.

Absolutely fantastic food, amazing noodles. I live in Chicago where there are plenty of options and this holds up to any of them. BUT for god's sake, stop labeling your beers as imperial ipa or ipa. They're all hazy, and should be called that. If you don't like hazy beer order a lager or Pilsner or you will be disappointed. Server was really wonderful. read more

Cool place and only taphouse I've been to that was Asian Fusion and not Americana. Great flavors and service

Excellent Vietnamese food and 50+ beers on tap. What a great combination. Highly recommended!!!

Happened to be in the area on Saturday and saw a billboard on I-90 for Small City Taphouse. As a beer lover and someone who craves Asian food, this was a phenomenal find! Upon entering the restaurant, I loved the vibe. Two large bars to choose from along with tables in the restaurant. The bar we chose probably seats 35-45 people. It was huge with plenty of space for social distancing. Then there's also lounge areas with couches and tables next to the bar. It appears they have a patio when the weather is nicer too. After checking out the beer list, we decided to try their Pilsner (CLAG Brewing) and the Butcher and the Brewers Spilled Macchiato Stout. Both beers were excellent. I loved the glasses that they serve the beer, water, and even the flights in. Tried the CLAG Vietnamese Coffee Breakfast Stout after the first round which was really good too. Everything on the food menu sounded delicious so we asked the bartender for suggestions or customer favorites. The bartender, Whitney, suggested the Spicy Crispy Chicken and we also decided to order the Sampler Appetizer. The Spicy Crispy Chicken was so good! The chicken was definitely crispy, had a spicy sauce, and was served with vegetables and sticky rice. Every bite was delicious - for this wimp, it was so spicy but worth the burn! The Sampler Appetizer was really good too! Very tasty, fresh, perfectly fried and served with good sauces for dipping. I decided even before trying the food that I have to come back, but then after eating about two bites, it was a definite plan to come back as soon as I can! Loved everything about this place. The service was good and the restaurant & restrooms were clean. The food was definitely memorable! read more

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Saw that the yelp reviews have gone up in the past couple years since we stopped going to give this place chances with their noodle dishes. Decided to do a stay in birthday dinner take out style. So just a heads up if you order Pho from them: According to the manager--you get a raw hunk of bloody meat that oozes all over your toppings and already-cooked portions of meat and it is "supposed to come that way".... Studying for my ServSafe Management certification--I would have to heat allllll of the bloody raw ingredients up to at least 160 degrees to kill the bacteria that is exponentially growing in this lukewarm environment. Which... would make this a cooked soup with no fresh/raw toppings and extremely well-done noodles. Yuk. And we never even got the meat for the other yellow noodle soup. Two stars for the sushi which was good--but I found a white lash or hair in it. *sigh* read more

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Great food, fast service and lots of beers on tap. We all ordered something different and everyone liked their food. We'd definitely go here again. read more

What a great little place. I say little but it's actually quite big. The taphouse section is separated from the main dining section. Tons of beers on tap and they do flights which is nice for people who like to sample. The food was all delicious and came out quickly despite the fact that they were fairly busy on a Saturday at lunchtime. The deconstructed Bahn mi sandwich was delicious if different. The meatballs were in a very savory broth and the toasted baguette was diagonally sliced for easy pulling and dipping. All in all a very nice experience and we will definitely be back when we are in the area. read more

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Highly recommend Sandusky's native Yellow Moon beer & the Spicy Flat Rice Noodle w/ Crispy Tofu dish. This place was a hideaway treat ! read more

Small City Taphouse - Bars Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

Food and beer are top notch. Restaurant vibes with brewery appeal while having the largest bourbon selections I have ever seen. If in Sandusky, this place is a must. read more

What a great place for sushi! It is currently under renovation, so you have to pardon a little bit of dust. But from what I understand, they are expanding because of their popularity. And I can see why! The sushi was very fresh. You have a wide variety of options. I always go with a California roll or something similar. They have the best shrimp fried rice that I've ever tasted. I know that may sound odd as shrimp fried rice is a pretty basic/common meal; but I will get it every time I stop by this place. It is the only shrimp fried rice that I've ever tasted where I don't have to add any sauce. It's excellent! They also have a wide variety of beers. I would suggest ordering a flight of beers and sampling several different varieties. They have a great selection. Anytime we are in town, we will definitely be stopping here. See you again soon! read more

Small City Taphouse - Beer flights to sample a variety of different brews! - Bars Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

Huge menu. Good service. The meatball soup stuff is amazing! Don't be fooled by the outside! read more

Such a great place!! Great menu of sushi and all kinds of Asian dishes!! And a huge selection of beer and other drinks! There are two sides - the Small City restaurant side which has seating and a bar and the brewery side which has a very large bar, seating and you can also order food (but the restaurant side seems to be the popular side) Try it out - think you'll enjoy it! read more

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The name of this establishment includes the word "Taphouse." Although this could mean other things, it clearly means that, here, BEER is a featured item. This is true to the extent that there are about 80 taps flowing at this time...not to mention the bottles. Good stuff, too. This fact is important; it's important because the majority of the 1 and 2 star reviews don't even mention the beer. Yes that's right...in the time of chimpanzees, these reviewers were probably monkeys. BEER! THIS IS A PLACE FOR BEER, FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! This is place for beer that happens to make some pretty good Thai and Vietnamese food. Is it the best Asian food in the state of Ohio? Probably not. Is it the best Asian food in Sandusky? Quite possibly so. One of the lowball reviewers suggested that Small City Taphouse switch from Asian fare to "bar food," such as chicken fingers and poppers. Hmm. Allow me to respond...No. My family, including my picky mother and mother-in-law, have always enjoyed the offerings at SCT. The curry is very flavorful...not especially spicy, but very flavorful. It was NOT overladen with onions, either. The pho? I'm no expert, but it's always been good. A little more garnish wouldn't hurt. My wife especially likes the meatballs and the pho broth. BEER: Yes, it's about the beer. 80 taps, plus bottles. The beer selection is outstanding...check out some of the pics of the beer menu...the rotation is key. You'll find great beer from next door, and, from the other side of the world. Atmosphere: Cool, fun, clean, and hip. Attractive crowd and attractive waitstaff. The original wooden floors are still present in some spots. Location? The fact that the owner has invested his hard earned bucks into building this happening spot at the old Kresge's/Jupiter's in downtown Sandusky (SE corner of Market and Columbus) should by itself earn him an extra star or two. This is the kind of ballsy enterprise that helps to breath new like into a (previously) faltering small city downtown. SCT has been here for 5 years and seems to be going strong. Here's to the next 5 years. And while we're at it, here's 5 stars! read more

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I have been to small city taphouse several times so I feel comfortable with leaving a five star review. First of all they have about 80 beers on draft! That's right not cans, not bottles, ON DRAFT. I have never been disappointed with any of the beers I have had. The owner takes choosing the beers for his beer list very seriously. I have met him on several of my visits and he's very friendly and courteous to the customers always making sure people are satisfied with their meals. For starters the appetizers I enjoy are the crispy spring rolls, The bahn mi with meatballs, and the pork fried rice. Those spring rolls or will I like to call thebomb.com. For sushi I've tried several different rolls - The small city taphouse roll, the French kiss roll, the yummy yummy roll, and the I love you with my sushi roll. They are all extremely delicious and some of the best sushi I have honestly ever had but the French kiss tops all of them! I really enjoy coming here and I will continue to do so as long as they're making delicious sushi and having so many delicious beers on tap! read more

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Oh my goodness. I came to Sandusky not really expecting much. Sorry Ohio. This place blew me away! So so so so good! The food. The brews! Wow! We tried multiple brews. Every single one delicious. We had the steamed dumplings to start. Seriously the best steamed dumplings I've ever had. Then we had the Ichiban roll. Yum! We tried the broken rice with chicken. It was...rice with chicken. But the sauce. Oh my goodness! We finished with the Usuzukuri Tuna. Beautiful! I am here in town for a couple of days and I plan on coming back. Hopefully more than once. So many things to eat. So little time. Sigh. read more

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