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    Taphouse Pub & Eatery - Star

    4.3 (89 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Beer list
    Judi B.

    I always look forward to eating at the Taphouse as I love the rotating beer list. This was a good night, as they brought back my favorite, Salty Crew, which I eagerly ordered. Our server was very friendly and eager to make us happy. My beer came over with a perfectly crafted foam top and that delicious flavor I crave. We quickly ordered and food came out unexpectedly fast. Hubby ordered the fish and chips, which came out piping hot...so much so, that he burnt his tongue. Fries were perfectly cooked and the tarter sauce was delicious. Brother ordered the Carolina BBQ sandwich and thought the pork to be nicely flavored, though not a true Carolina bbq (he lived in the Carolinas), tender and overall a great meal. I ordered the Prime Rib dip, which is outside the norm for me, but came highly recommended by a friend. I was hugely disappointed as the prime rib was so overcooked, it was chewy, dry and not at all what I expected. The cheese and horsey sauce saved the day, and of course, me having to drown the bites in the au jus. I wanted to give this dining experience three stars, but the beer and everyone else's meals were great for them, so that bumped this to a four star rating.

    Breakfast menu
    Jenn C.

    Met up with some friends for lunch. We were pleasantly surprised to find they did brunch on the weekends. Two of us got breakfast and the other two got lunch, along with some snacks. Chips and guacamole and jalapeno poppers to start. The guacamole was great, the chips were definitely on the stale side. The jalapeno poppers were very good, not spicy and the bacon was crispy. $4 bloody Mary's were fine. On the spicy side, no celery, olives, or salt rim and exactly what I'd expect for $4. Great beer list, good selection of wines and a full bar. Service was very friendly and prompt. We visited for a while and didn't feel rushed at all. Everyone loved what they ordered. Their fries were excellent! I got the prime rib dip. Could have used either more seasoning or Horseradish sauce. It was hot and very cheesy. Big portion size. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of tvs with various sports on them all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great looking patio, but it's mid January and they didn't have the heaters on when we were seated so we had a table inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu we got was a bit smaller than what is online. I was really wanting to try the fish and chips or the tacos with a melted cheese shell, but neither were on the menus we got.

    Club Sandwich
    Ayse T.

    Went with some friends and was greatly impressed with the food! Got the club sandwich and it was super delicious. The rosemary focaccia bread was a great touch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Was a nice vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Can't speak to the drinks but all my friends enjoyed their food too!

    Gluten free burger with sweet potato fries
    Sara G.

    The burgers are amazing! The normal buns are great, the gluten free buns are ok. Very fragile. They are a very biscuit-y texture. Taste is fine, just kinda hard to eat with. They fall apart. We are always seated very quickly and drinks come fast! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They do get quite busy, so plan accordingly if you plan on going during sports![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It is a sports bar! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have lots of tables, a pretty good sized bar and an outdoor seating section that is closed in and has heaters.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Chicken Tacos  *5/5 Stars
    Sophie V.

    This was a good date night place. Love the fresh new feel inside. All the servers were young and looked like they were having a good time working there. I had a Taphouse Burger with Cheese and No Bun and a Side Salad with Ranch. 5/5 Stars My husband had their Chicken Tacos and he said it was absolutely delicious! 5/5 Stars We were still hungry so we shared their Nacho Fries and they were amazing as well! 4/5 Stars All our food was really great! Our server was very kind but we did have to get her attention a few times. Not a big deal though! It would have been hard to bring our young kids here to eat, service isn't quick enough but for date night this place is great! Thank you Taphouse!

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    The service, food, and drinks are always good here. There aren't many good food options in Star, but this is definitely one of them.

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    Taphouse is a go to restaurant for us in downtown Boise. Great food, drinks and lots of gluten free options

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    Rachel is the best! Awesome food and service. We go there twice a week and the food and drinks never disappoint.

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    Excellent food and fantastic service every time. I have been here many times and recommend it to friends.

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    Was visiting from out of town and I went in and everyone was so nice and kind amazing staff and grate servous

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    Fantastic as always. The blazin' boneless wings are the best wings I've ever had. Sauce is amazing

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