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    Sterling Tap & Wurst

    2.9 (159 reviews)
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    STERLING TAP & WURST ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    This is loaded tots (just cheese that's dried & fried).
    Mariska H.

    These loaded tots aren't loaded & they're overly deep fried and taste awful. This was the second batch they brought out and they taste like deep fried hotdogs. The service is always great. The ambiance as well. I've always had great food here. I hope they aren't going downhill. Might be the staff but I know Julian rocks and he wasn't morning tonight.

    Banana pepper mac and cheese
    Greg O.

    This is for 2 weekly visits. First time got the banana pepper soup and a burger with fries. Second time had banana pepper mac and cheese. Everything was good. Fries were a little overdone but they appear to be cut in house which is good. The soup tasted great but was very thick, more like a dip. Great beer selection both on tap and bottles and cans.

    Mac and cheese burger
    Rosa W.

    This was my second time at Sterling. It's a great casual spot with quick food and drinks. Lovely and open, with nice covered outdoor seating for the summertime. I got the same thing both times, the mac and cheese burger, which I love. But i've heard their crabcakes and other food is good too. I've had better fries, but I'm not complaining. Service was amazing, our waiter was super quick, attentive and friendly. We were offered free shots due to a delay in the kitchen. Also, The drinks are awesome here! Everything I got was very strong, so beware. But definitely try their specialty cocktails if you have the specials menu. Their bartenders know what they're doing! The prices are super reasonable. You can have a great meal here on a budget. Also, it wasn't crowded either of the times I went. We had no problem finding a table. Try the mac and cheese!!! :)

    sex on the beach
    Kaylee A.

    Cute little patio bar on Hertel Ave. I came here to grab drinks with a couple friends for a birthday. I ordered two shots of tequila and a sex on the beach. The sex on the beach was pristine. The strawberry syrup really brings it all together and makes it delicious! The perfect amount of alcohol to make you feel warm and cozy. The music selection didn't appeal to me as I am apart of the younger crowd and didn't know many songs played. There is no jukebox, but still a nice team! Would highly recommend the drinks!

    Jane B.

    I am officially a Sterling fan! I have been meaning to go for a while and I finally went for dinner and drinks on a Friday night. The Sterling is a perfect place to meet with friends for a casual evening out: relaxed atmosphere, delicious food, great variety of menu options, excellent draft list and flights, and friendly service! My favorite part of the menu was the Mac n Cheese section. I decided to go with a flight of beer and the Wardynski Wurst Mac n Cheese. I could not have been happier with my selection. The beer selection was excellent, lots of local and seaonal options! The Wardynski sausage was absolutely delicious in the EXTREMELY cheesy pasta. I especially loved the Gouda! If you don't feel like a sit down meal, there is also a bar and outdoor seating. I will definitely be returning to try the other menu items. Everything looked delicious!

    Charlynn R.

    I've been here at the bar a few times. It's crowded always. The outdoor patio is nice. We came for dinner recently and I got chicken sandwich that was very good. They have the good ranch here. Hand cut fries are so so In general. The craft beer selection is pretty good and even has a few reds on tap which is my favorite.

    Beer cheese dip with tots
    Elise M.

    I would drink here but not eat. We arrived about 8:00 on a Thursday. The waitress told us karaoke would start later, we were hoping to get out as soon as we were done eating. We had a table of 4. We waited till about 8:55 to get one out of the two appetizers we ordered. The beer refills were slow to arrive. The bar was busy but as I looked around it seemed like most people were drinking not eating (maybe now I know why). So a busy kitchen didnt explain the delay. The first app we got was the beer cheese and tater tots. The tots were big and bland on the inside, the cheese didn't provide a big flavor boost. At 9:10 the second appetizer came. Then a few minutes later all the food came out. So the pacing of the meal was off. I got lobster mac and cheese. I don't know what sort of canned or frozen lobster that was but it was fishy and that's not how lobster tastes.

    #11 of 16 on the craft beer menu.
    Amy R.

    Friendly bartender and a good craft beer selection. Beers were a bit on the warm side and the place smelled like a dirty dish rag. The entire time we were there, the only music played was Dave Matthews Band. As much as I like DMB I don't want to hear it nonstop unless I'm at his concert.

    Food window
    Amanda F.

    Friendly staff here and good drinks. We only stopped here for a drink or two, but I am very glad we did. We liked our very attentive bartender. Great conversation too. Definitely going to go back the next time we are on Hertle. Their menu looked great, so I will go there for dinner most likely, and I doubt I will be disappointed with my meal. I recommend!

    Chicken Tenders, Garlic Parm Wings, Half Lobster Mac
    AJ P.

    The Sterling is the perfect spot on Hertel to watch a football game. The ambience is ripe with Bills Mafia excitement on game day. It can fill up quick, so try and get there earlier on Game Days. This is the spot if you like beer (19 Drafts and 20 Bottles). You can purchase a growler or bring your own for a fill, on your visit. The kitchen is open as late as the bar now, due to the mandate, which is great because there's not many spots on Hertel which offer late night eats. The chicken tenders are freshly breaded, crispy and huge. The Mac and cheese is great in half size, as it's very rich. The garlic Parm wings are very garlicky, huge and crispy. Great deals during sporting events on double orders ($20 for 20 instead of $15 for 10). The fries are hand cut and burgers are fresh and huge. The bacon Jam is delicious. Can't wait til they bring back karaoke!

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    The bartender A A ron was wonderful! Very attentive and made the best signature shot. Will definitely be back. Very welcoming!

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