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The Ripon Tap House

4.0 (103 reviews)
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Updated 3 months ago

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Casual
Happy hour specials
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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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.

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!

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.

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...

Menu Jan 2026
Mike E.

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.

Ripon Tap House bar and Tap Menu.
Joshua B.

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!

Pesto Chicken Sandwich ($17)
Alden C.

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.

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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.

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Gret food, great people, great drinks. Tends to be busy but always can find a spot at the bar.

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The waitress from New Zealand is the best. She was very attentive and friendly. I would recommend her as our waitress anytime.

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Excellent Service , Love the live music and friendly atmosphere. Reuben Sandwich and Beer were amazing. Highly recommend

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