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Small City Taphouse

4.3 (350 reviews)
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Spider roll (left) & Caterpillar roll (right)
Kimberley A.

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.

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Hester A.

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.

Miguel A.

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.

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Rodrigo T.

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.

Amazing and fresh
Patty D.

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

Big Ass Roll.
Czara V.

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.

Mary R.

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.

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Very very good sushi , taste is fresh and delicious. We got the pad Thai and the big ass roll both were excellent.

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Food was absolutely amazing! Every roll we ordered as well as the fried rice and the chicken noodles were incredible! Highly recommend!

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First stop on first boat trip 2026 , the food choices are always great , beer choices are amazing, staff always super friendly,

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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.

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

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

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