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. read more

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Very disappointed in the service at Ripon Tap House. We asked multiple times for items that never made it to our table, and there were long waits between everything -- not sure if they were short-staffed or what was going on, but it definitely took the experience down a notch. That said, the beer selection is solid, and the beer cheese and Philly were genuinely fantastic -- easily the highlight of the visit and the only reason this isn't a one-star review. Hoping someone from management sees this. The food clearly has potential; the front-of-house just needs to catch up read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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First time here. Recommend by social postings. When arriving the initial seating and first visit of our server took a minute. Other than that our food tasted great and we had great service. Will return :) read more

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. read more

The Ripon Tap House - Braised rib sandwich - Beer Bar Near Me - Ripon, California

Stopped in on my way home from a work trip and had a great experience. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. We went with the waffle nacho fries topped with pulled pork, and the portion size was generous with really solid flavor. The beer was ice cold, which hit the spot after a long drive. The kitchen was quick too, which I definitely appreciated since I was starving. I'd happily stop in again if I'm in the area. read more

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... read more

The Ripon Tap House - Fish and Chips (garlic fries) - Beer Bar Near Me - Ripon, California

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I will start this review by saying I'm writing it at Roadhouse when we were supposed to be at Taphouse... so there's that. This review is based on recent beer selection and our experiences on Tuesday night during their BBQ night. In fairness, they host a BBQ guy to do their food, but they should be on the same page. We arrived just before 4 PM, when they are supposed to open, and the doors were locked and it was dark. When they were supposed to open at 4, a guy was frantically setting up stuff. Now, I totally get being late, but own it. Around 4:05 I knock on the door and dude initially tries to not make eye contact. When I keep staring, he looks bothered and comes to the door. He opens it and says theyre not ready. I ask if they are supposed to open at 4 and he says they are then offers the type of insincere apology my toddler does. Top that off with the fact that a few times ago when we came they ran out of everything but pulled pork... I'm good. We will be taking a break. On the beer front, I have been underwhelmed by the recent selection. And a good number of the beers have been flat. It is a total shame because we like the place. Hopefully, they step their game up. read more

Come here often and wife set up valentines dinner here. Absolutely delicious filet mignon dinner and music that was great!!! Good people, good beer and great vibes!!! Thumbs up to Kiwi ,Brandon and Chris!!! read more

Tried for the first time and was very pleased with the food and service. My wife got the cubano panini and I got the Philly cheese steak sandwich. Both were delicious. read more

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The Ripon Tap House is such an amazing addition to Ripon! From the moment you walk in, you can see just how much work and devotion they put into their establishment. As soon as you walk in, you feel how fun and welcoming it feels. The decor is very inviting and also honors Ripon at the same time. My wife and I frequent the Tap House at least once or twice a month. They have an awesome rotating tap selection and you can tell they go out of their way to make sure the beer and drink selections are unique and something the customers will enjoy. Whether you're looking for beer, cider, wine, cocktails, or great food, they have something for everyone. The staff is always friendly and I cannot express how welcome you feel as soon as you walk in the door. They also have trivia, bingo, happy hours and other events several times a month! Please do yourself a favor and check them out soon! read more

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Ripon Tap House has been on my radar for a while and I finally got to try it out and I was very impressed! It's a great place to hang out and get drinks, but the food is also really impressive. I will say that this is a type of place you would go to if you have time because the food doesn't come out super quick, but that's the only con I have. The service here is top tier and the ambiance is comfortable. The food isn't outrageously priced either. You can look at their menu through scanning a QR code and they certainly have a lot of options. From salads, to burgers and sandwiches, to pastas, and much more. My family and I came on a Sunday afternoon so they had their brunch menu available with items such as avocado toast and steak and eggs. I personally got the Pesto Chicken Sandwich ($17) with a side of waffle fries. I really enjoyed this fried chicken sandwich. It wasn't overly oily, but it was really crispy. The chicken inside was moist and the pesto complimented the sandwich well. The buns and bread they use is also really good quality. Also those waffle fries are amazing. Very crispy and well seasoned. Their steak and eggs that I stole off a family member's plate was also really good. Cooked perfectly medium rare and juicy while being very tender. I also heard the Caesar salad was amazing too. Especially the bread they use to make the croutons. My experience at Ripon Tap House was great and I highly recommend coming here. The restaurants in this particular area in Ripon really has some of the best food you can get in Ripon and really the central valley in general. Ripon Tap House is one of those standouts. read more

The Ripon Tap House - Pesto Chicken Sandwich ($17) - Beer Bar Near Me - Ripon, California

First time here for lunchtime. The food is amazing and delicious! The workers are friendly. The local is in a great neighborhood. Definitely a must to visit this restaurant. read more

The Ripon Tap House - Apple salad with chicken - Beer Bar Near Me - Ripon, California

Great food and service. We go there at least a few times a month if not more. I love the Cubano panini and my wife loves the sourdough pretzel. Highly recommend!!! read more

We were looking for a more laid-back spot for our rehearsal dinner--something that could accommodate about 80 guests and still feel relaxed and celebratory. Ripon Taphouse ended up being the perfect choice. It all started spontaneously: we were near the venue, popped in to try a few beers, and instantly got the idea to ask if they could host our event. From that moment on, Chris (the owner) and Chef Mo were all in. Although they hadn't hosted many large events before, they embraced the challenge with so much heart and enthusiasm--we were their "guinea pig" event, and they absolutely crushed it. Everyone had a blast. The vibe was exactly what we were hoping for: fun, casual, and full of good energy. The food? Incredible. They adapted their regular menu to fit our vision perfectly--serving sliders instead of full burgers, crafting an allergy-friendly table (a huge hit with the many guests who had dietary restrictions), and putting out total crowd-pleasers like the poke tower and the poutine. Our guests raved about it all night. The beer selection is next-level. They rotate their taps regularly, and every pour is clearly curated with care. One green sour beer in particular was unforgettable--so unique and delicious. And there was also a berry-forward hard seltzer that one of our guests turned into a "cobbler float" with a scoop of ice cream (for me, the bride!)--it was as fun as it was tasty. Chris and Mo went out of their way to make us feel celebrated and special. Their sincerity, flexibility, and genuine joy in hosting us made the whole night feel magical. If you're looking for a place that serves amazing food, takes beer seriously, and treats guests like family, Ripon Taphouse checks all the boxes. Thank you for making our rehearsal dinner so unforgettable! read more

I stopped by Ripon Tap House today and had the pleasure of meeting Andrew just as he was heading in for his shift. Even though he was just clocking in, he took a moment to be incredibly welcoming and friendly. It's rare to meet such a kind and professional young man these days--he really sets a great tone for the whole place. I'll definitely be back to grab some food! read more

Had a great meal and a variety of drinks for our sampler flight. The poke nachos and apple pie were our favorite. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

It was very busy. We went on st Patrick's day weekend. Took a long time to get orders taken, and we were seated at the bar. Might return in the future to give it a fairer try when it's not a holiday, but not any time soon. Food was ok. Draft beer was ok. We got lunch type bar food. Would be interested in trying some of the breakfast/brunch options I saw going out to other tables. read more

Horrible service. Well we never even got service after 30 min and the. Everyone else got helped around us. Waitress gave us a ton of attitude. Stay away! read more

The food and service is always so good! The cheesecake they made for St Paddy's was unreal! Everything I've tried there has been good, and the rotating tap list always has something delicious. Love this spot! read more

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Food is Legit good, and they have really solid gluten free options. Definitely the go to hang out spot with friends and small bites! Their live music on Saturdays is also super awesome! read more

Randomly found this place and I'm so glad I did! Been there a few times now and I really enjoy the selection and of course the Putine with braised rib read more

All the staff were so friendly and helpful. We had the pretzel beer cheese appetizer and it was AMAZING! We had the fish and chips and it was FANTASTIC! All the food is made in house and they don't lightly batter the fish until you order it so everything is fresh. They have 10 beers to select from, the atmosphere is quiet and the restaurant is very clean. The servers are very attentive and polite. We are definitely going back and telling everyone about this great place. read more

Walked in and wasn't even acknowledged. After standing there for a bit, I finally approached a server, who just said they were busy. No greeting...We decided to leave -- and Primos was more than happy to take our business (and they were just as busy). read more

They are probably the nicest people in town I had the Fish and Chips it's the best I've ever had in the valley My wife had the Italian sandwich which see didn't like it because she was expecting lunch meat it was more like a salad on a roll We will be back to try more things on the menu I'm haven't given very many good reviews in Ripon but I do recommend this place read more

as for Christian at the bar, she's wonderful tonight. They happen to be a party of 30 and they bought their kids all under the age of 12 very noisy so I'm not gonna judge them accordingly but I will judge service taste of food atmosphere because after a long day at work and you wanna come and have a drink and then come to a place with kids, you don't wanna deal with kids. You have kids at home but for some reason this family bought all the kids oh my God. read more

The Ripon Tap House - Fish n chips - yummy - Beer Bar Near Me - Ripon, California

The place looked good from the outside, but not very comfortable inside. Seemed to be short staffed . The food was very good and the only waitress we saw did a great job. If we did not already have coupons we would not go back . read more

So we've been here three times total - once as a family and once on a date. This third time they have implemented a digital ordering system (scan and order from table). We waited over an hour for our food. I'm so disappointed. The people seem really nice and our "server" was awesome (bc his job was basically apologizing for the digital ordering). I'm sure the kitchen was swamped with people doing staggered orders. Please do not wait to "work out the kinks" of this new ordering system. I don't go out to eat at a place like this (nor pay $$$ to have a Taco Bell experience). **update: I called to let them know what an unfortunate experience this was and all I got was: "it's not the digital platform, it's all the baseball teams and our kitchen is only so big." No apology and no acknowledgement that a bunch of 14 year olds with phones placing staggered orders could cause a problem. read more

The service is so bad. Been here 3 times rude bartenders and just not a fun vibe. I wish it was better.

Ok so we were pretty excited to try this new place. The good: beer on tap was good and garlic fries are excellent. The bad: service was just ok. Waited a while to have them come back to table to take order. Only 1 waitress in place too many tables. Never got a water refill and finally asked if I wanted another beer but at that point was done with meal. Also we ordered two of the same sandwich. 1 was filled with meat the other was pretty bare, so that was disappointing. However the worst part was we went on a Sunday so many items(like at least half the menu!) was out of stock. They told me the baseball families came and went through all their inventory. Would I come back? Possibly read more

Where has this gem been hiding?! Seriously, Ripon Tap House, you've been holding out on us. We stumbled in here, and now my wife has decreed we're eating here weekly. I'm both thrilled and slightly concerned for my wallet. Let's talk about the food:    *   Gluten-free glory! The Arancini were so good I had to double-check they were actually gluten-free. Crispy, cheesy, and pure magic. The GF chicken strips? Unreal. My wife was basically tearing up with joy.    *   My braiaed rib sandwich? Perfectly smoky, tender, and left me in a blissful meat coma. Beer selection: solid, but let's diversify a bit. Give me a stout or a sour to keep me guessing! Oh, and can we talk sodas? Ditch the cans and get those babies on tap--it's in your name, after all! Bottom line: If you're looking for killer food (GF or not), great vibes, and a place to settle an argument over "what's for dinner," Ripon Tap House is it. We'll be back. Weekly. (Send help.) read more

Amazing food and staff! The food is perfect and we also had mimosas! The place is so inviting and we took a lot of pictures because it's so instagram worthy! The staff are so nice and took pictures of me and my friends. The owner even checked on us and he was very nice. Will definitely come back and recommend this place. read more

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Love the beers on tap and they're always rotating. They have a good variety of ciders, wine, lagers, IPAs, and usually one stout on tap. The food is delicious, definitely get the fried pickles with the adobo chipotle sauce as well as the cheese curds. The food takes awhile to come out but that's ok if you're surrounded by good company and a good beer. The menu online does have a few more options but the servers are great at letting you know what you can customize with your burgers/sandwiches. You can tell that they put a lot of effort into their food and their service. The servers are all kind and will take care of you greatly. The taproom is very big and great for groups or small parties. It's a very pretty space and they have TVs and trivia night on certain days. read more

Service was ok... our waiter was... a little nervous..? I don't know but the food was decent ... we sat outside with our dog and the hostess brought him water without asking which was kind. An ok spot to stop at if driving through. Beer was good, again, the waiter couldn't really recommend anything so we just blindly ordered. read more

First time visiting and we cant wait to be back. We had our German Shepherd with us, so we chose to eat on the patio. Such a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Since it was our first time, I asked our waiter who was awesome, what we should order, we settled on Fish &Chips and nachos with braised short rib, OMG amazing foods. So much flavor. It was a great way to spend a Friday off from work and enjoying the tap house. Great food, staff and super pet friendly. read more

Great new place with great food and great beer. Despite being a couple days old, the servers were attentive and knowledgeable. We tried the Arancini, Bacon Nachos, and Poutine Fries, and they were all great. We will definitely come back to this spot. read more

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As a small business owner I understand the importance of 5 star reviews, but also appreciate feedback. We had such high hopes for this place but were very disappointed. My wife and I were "greeted" with "just find a place and we will figure it out." No mention as to where we can find a high chair for our 1 year old, but we figured it out, not a big deal. Our first mistake was waiting for 15 minutes before anyone even came to check on us thinking the rest of the night would be quicker...it wasn't. Once we ordered it took 20 minutes to get our beers and then 20 minutes on top of that to get our food. Over 30 minutes from the time we sat down to getting a simple beer, and nearly an hour from the time we sat down to getting our food. After the long wait we were a definitely disappointed with what we received. Hoping it was just an off night cause the atmosphere was wonderful! read more

Service was great, variety of beers excellent and quality of food very tasty. Laid back atmosphere with plenty of seating and great location. read more

We made a "happy mistake" today. We tried to visit the Klean Eatz Bakery to find that it was closed and the Ripon Taphouse had taken over, using the bakery as a kitchen to serve up some really savory food. On the menu, I really wanted to try the Poutine, that Canadian dish of French fries, cheese curds and gravy. Sounds a bit weird but it tastes great, something really savory. Their braised rib sandwich had a flavorful coleslaw and their Reuben had sauerkraut, both combined for that flavorful bite and made it delicious. Offering alternative sides, we opted for a garden salad with balsamic vinegar and broccolini as a healthier option. The finish was a nice chocolate stout cake made with that famous Irish brew, Guinness. A medium cake with a dark chocolate finish, it was a nice finish and not overly sweet. My personal rating is 4.5 stars. The Poutine as a 5, with the rest coming in at 4.5. A nice surprise and with other items on their menu, something we are going to keep in mind for future visits. read more

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