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    Taphouse Pub & Eatery - Star

    4.3 (88 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    TAPHOUSE PUB & EATERY - STAR ATMOSPHERE

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

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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.

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    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!

    Patio area
    Susi G.

    We had a party of apx 30 people at the TAP HOUSE. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They could not have been more accommodating, they had the back area set up for us, table chairs and heaters.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] RACHEL and SAVANNA were our servers. There were 2 of them and 30 of us. We never waited for a drink, and if we asked for anything we had it right away. The most amazing thing was the food! All the food was brought out in a timely matter, and I watched, not one person had an issue with their meal. I highly recommend TAP HOUSE for a party or just a bite to eat!

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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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    A few tables behind me but this is it inside
    A few tables behind me but this is it inside
    Quarter Horse sandwich w/ optional onion rings. SO GOOD!!
    Quarter Horse sandwich w/ optional onion rings. SO GOOD!!
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    Happy hour is Monday -Friday 3-6. Beers are 1$ off and there are select 5$ apps…read more We have been here quite a few times now and the service is always phenomenal! They do tend to get pretty busy on the weekends, so you may have to wait for a table, but it is well worth it! If you do have to wait, they have a couch seating area for you to wait and have a drink! We have tried most everything on the menu and have not had anything we don't like. If you try the zombie chick wings...they are HOT HOT! All of the wings are huge and come with tons of toppings! The burgers are all amazing and made with local middleton made bread. The pretzel is a bit spendy but comes with a pound of brats too so it is superrrrr filling! If you've never had tater kegs before...get them!!!! They are my go to carby-cheesy fix! Update! Any burger can be swapped out for a grilled or breaded chicken patty! The breaded is AMAZING!

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    The Chapp Bacon & Cheese Burger
    The Chapp Bacon & Cheese Burger
    Homemade huge traditional pretzel.  Yes requested the heavy salt.  The beer cheese is amazing.  The ground stone mustard was good too.
    Homemade huge traditional pretzel. Yes requested the heavy salt. The beer cheese is amazing. The ground stone mustard was good too.
    Blue Bacon Burger on soft focaccia bun.  Highly recommended.

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    Blue Bacon Burger on soft focaccia bun. Highly recommended.

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