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The Ripon Tap House

4.1 (122 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials
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Marc R.

I stopped in on a Sunday around 1:00 p.m., and it wasn't overly busy. The brewery has a modern industrial vibe with a spacious, open layout. There's plenty of seating, including standard tables, a full bar, and a long high-top table tucked beneath an overhang that's perfect for larger groups. Behind the bar, two TVs provide entertainment, and a large display showcases their rotating craft beer selection. They also offer happy hour Wednesday through Sunday. We were seated right away, and our server greeted us shortly afterward. She was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the beer selection. If you're unsure what to order, they'll gladly provide complimentary samples, or you can opt for a beer flight to sample four different brews. I ordered the bacon nacho fries topped with pulled pork along with a beer flight. Every beer was cold, fresh, and flavorful. The nacho fries were the standout of the meal. They were surprisingly delicious. The fries stayed nice and crispy despite all the toppings, giving each bite a great balance of texture and flavor. Two of us shared the appetizer along with our drinks, and it was more than enough food. I'd definitely order it again. Overall, we had a great experience. Between the welcoming service, excellent craft beer, and tasty food, this is a place I'll definitely be returning to so I can work my way through more of the menu.

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Vanessa M.

Stopped in for a quick drink as we happened to be in the area. The menu looked great, but we didn't have time to eat. Great service and nice folks.

Fish & chips
Mara K.

Located in a food plaza tucked away in a little neighborhood. The location is clean and feels safe. I didn't take pictures of the inside/outside decor but it's neat. Lots of spots for instagrammable pictures. Service was nice and quick. Only one server and she was super friendly. I ordered the fish and chips- opted for the garlic fries. I was eager to try it after seeing pictures of it on IG. However I was left a bit disappointed. I got two pieces of fish that weren't very big. It was quite salty even with the lemon wedges. The garlic fries were decent, crispy but very greasy after taste. My best friend got the chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. She was even more disappointed. She said the sandwich was too dry and the fries were soggy. I'm not sure if I'd give this place a try again.

Scot M.

We found this place online and wanted to try it out after church. It wasn't too busy when we got there, but was starting to pick up as we finished up our lunch. The menu has a little bit of everything which I like a variety. I went with the raised beef that was added to a grilled cheese. With sweet potato fries. The portion size here is very large, so we definitely got to go boxes and it made for a second meal at lunch the next day. Everybody was nice and we would definitely go back.

Bacon nachos fries with short rib (upcharge)
Frances V.

Was in the area to take the kids rock climbing down the road. We were hungry and I was looking places up and this looked pretty good. All 3 of us ordered root beer and they were out. We got the bacon nachos fries. They were waffle fries with beer cheese, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, bacon, jalapeños and green onion. The beer cheese is really good! We added the short rib to it and it was super flavorful and tender. We did notice some weird cooked pieces of celery, but maybe it came with the meat. We also ordered the appetizer sampler. It comes with Nashville hot chicken tenders with pickles, wings, pizza pretzel with marinara, jalapeños poppers and celery and carrots. It also said choice of 4 sauces and we were not asked what sauces we wanted. It arrived with 2 ranch, a beer cheese and a spicy creamy sauce. Also, we were not told they were out of jalapeno poppers (which is why I wanted the platter) and the substituted waffle fries. That was a bummer because we already had waffle fries for the nachos. Also...no pickles, no marinara for the pretzel. The pretzel was a little dry for us. We chose BBQ wings and they were pretty good. We tried to order their pickle dip, but they were also out of that. While the food was decent, I think if substitutions are being made, we should be told that before hand because I wouldn't have ordered 2 things with waffle fries and beer cheese.

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Aly A.

Had such a great experience at Ripon Tap House! I met up with my family here and we honestly had the best time. The atmosphere was super welcoming and laid-back, which made it really easy for all of us to just relax, talk, and enjoy being together.Since it's a tap house, we went for the beer and they had a really good selection to choose from. There was something for everyone, and it made it fun trying different options and finding favorites. The staff was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, which I really appreciated. Our waiter was Shayla she was so friendly and attentive. She made sure we were taken care of and added to the overall good experience. What stood out most was just how comfortable and enjoyable it felt. It's the kind of place you can go with family, laugh, and make good memories. I'll definitely be coming back again.

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Rochelle R.

Not so friendly staff. Bathrooms not very clean and ambiance seemed off. I gave them a few chances since it seemed like a nice spot but unless you are a regular they don't pay attention to you.

Fish and chips
Terri M.

1st time here. Nice, clean place. I liked the vibe. They offer outside seating as well. Staff were friendly but service was a bit slow. The bartender was also our server so prob short staff. But despite that I appreciated that he still managed to check on us and made conversation. I ordered the fish and chips and I'm really glad I did. It was 2 generous pieces of cod which also included a good amount of waffle cut fries. Yes please! My experience with fish and chips is that the fish tends to fall apart and become mushy once deep fried. But theirs DID NOT! It stayed whole and flaky and didn't get lost inside the crispy batter which theirs was also seasoned just right. I could tell it was made fresh because it came out hot. Just the way I like it. Definitely worth the wait. I would come back and order this again and again. My daughter who ordered the steak bowl with a side of avocado also enjoyed hers. Again they weren't stingy With the amount of steak that came with it. I would definitely recommend this place and go back.

Fish and Chips (garlic fries)
Bobby M.

First time visiting The Ripon Tap House. First impression...the place is decorated nicely and the staff were friendly when we arrived. We were sat at a large "community" type table but had most of it to ourselves. Our server came by fairly quick and took our drink orders. When she returned we were ready to order. She did let us know it was very busy and almost everyone had arrived about the same time. We place our order and it did take a considerable amount of time to get our food..but she at least has warned us. Our server was very attentive (plus she had a cool New Zealand accent!). For food I got the Fish & Chips and upgraded to garlic fries. The fries are a waffle cut and were loaded with garlic. Very good flavor, a little greasy. The cod fish had a nice light batter and was cooked perfectly. My big issue was that between the greasy fries and oil from the fish the plate was kinda swimming in oil. The fish was also under seasoned. It needed salt and pepper (neither of which were on the table). It did come with a great tartar sauce for the fish and ranch for the chips. My wife got the Cubano sandwich with salad. She really liked the sandwich. The salad was ok but the mixed greens were cut very large and no knife was offered. Overall it was a good meal and thanks to the great service I am sure we will be back...hopefully when they are not slammed like they were the food/table setup may be a bit better, Still recommend you give it a try...

Braised rib sandwich
Alejandra O.

I love the ambiance, servers are nice but forgetful 3 times we asked for condiments and none were served until we stood up and went to the bar . Personally I have been here a handful of times and I love the food . This time around I had the braised rib sandwich and it was delicious. I have no complaints on the food . Bread was soft /coleslaw in the sandwich was delicious and the meat was tender.

Nice location!
Pamela J.

We went on a Sunday late lunch, it was pretty empty which was still nice. Food was real good. Liked the music selection they had, it was o real a good place we'd def come back to!

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Great food, atmosphere and vibe! Ripon tap house is a great place for the whole family.

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Loved the steak night at the taphouse! Our waiter Evan was amazing and recommended great beers!

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