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    The Tip Tap Room

    4.0 (851 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Deedrah B.

    Fun spot to hang out at! Came here on New Years Eve (just walked by while strolling through looking for ice sculptures) and we were able to sit at the bar without a wait. Things were starting to pick up as it was a bit later (930/10pm) and we enjoyed a couple drinks here before making our way to one more spot for the final countdown. Our bartender was friendly and the drinks were great. We tried an old fashioned, mean eyed cat margarita, and an espresso martini. They were delicious and potent. They have an extensive beer and spirit menu too, and a lot of tempting food options that I would definitely like to try if I return next time I'm in town!

    STEAK BURGER*
    Simone P.

    This place was a mixed bag but ultimately disappointing. Starting with the good, the menu and drink list are very fun and a great mix. The draft list is also very extensive and great for pre-game or concerts at TD. Unfortunately, the actual food left a lot to be desired. I will give them props for bringing the dishes split in two after my partner expressed that we would be sharing everything. However, the portion of risotto was so sad that I'm hoping the actual size is larger. It had 4 pieces of shrimp and it was more so wet rice than risotto, there was no creaminess. Also, the tikka masala Cesar was just tikka masala over lettuce (with broccoli?) there was no Caesar aspect. In addition, the steak burger was mushy and flavorless. Even the cheese was strange and very hard. Alps charging extra to put cheese on a burger that comes with nothing but sauce is laughable. Service was also confusing with all servers parking at all tables so multiple servers came up to take our order and we had to keep sending the away as we had already ordered. Overall the menu is very experimental but not executed well and service needs some organization and communication between the team.

    David P.

    I really just dropped in and out for a drink right as they closed, so my rating is only for them as a bar. The bartenders were incredibly kind to let us sample beers less than 20 minutes before closing and even make us a nonalcoholic cocktail as they were closing up. Beers are a bit pricey, but nothing unusual for the area. $10 after tax and tip for a draft pour.

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    Hursuong V.

    Tried more of the menu and was pleased overall! Pork dumplings were savory, steak tips tender, and calamari was generously breaded and fried. We also had the beet salad which was probably the only thing that wasn't special. The drink menu is larger than the food menu so there are lots of options for everyone. I enjoyed my cocktails.

    Jody W.

    This place is absolutely awesome. I would definitely visit the Tip Tap room frequently if I lived in the area. We were the first ones there; we arrived shortly after they opened (no reservations). They have an awesome, diverse menu with a ton of great beer choices. I was planning on trying one of the brews, but someone started with a Bloody Mary and we all followed suit. My friends had a beer chaser and were happy with their choices. I had a veggie burger that was absolutely delicious. Rave reviews on everything else including our awesome, engaging server. It got very busy quickly with large parties that had reservations. Definitely go here.

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    Robert F.

    Great beer list ...just as good menu .Every chance I'm in Boston I'm here.can't wait to come back

    BRISKET & CHORIZO BURGER* BRUSSELS & CORNED BEEF HASH
    Carissa S.

    Absolutely lovely. So many selections of beers on tap, tasty specials, and fast service. This cozy spot was within walking distance from our hotel, and it was the first thing we ate in Boston; after our stay in Maine, it tasted full of flavor and the portions are oversized! We ordered the Chorizo and Brisket Burger and the Hash, and holy guacamole it was good! The green sauce on the hash was super tasty and delicious! When we went, there were a couple of sports games on and not many people in the restaurant (it was in between meal times).

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    Ellie C.

    This place can best be described as having upscale sports bar vibes. As in, there is a large bar on one side of the dining room and TV screens in each corner of the room playing the latests sports game, but full-service restaurant tables everywhere else. Everyone but one person in our group got steak tips, and we all thoroughly enjoyed how tender and flavorful the dish was. I tried a bite of the tofu tips as well and it was equally well-cooked, with a nice crispy texture on the outside while being tender on the inside. This was not my personal favorite type of dining environment, since it was dimly lit and loud from the large number of people in the dining room, but no complaints at all on the food or service. The price was okay at $30 for the steak tips and $22 for the tofu tips. Would gladly come again if friends wanted to, but not my personal favorite choice in terms of ambiance and audibility for talking.

    LAMB BURGER
    Vickie R.

    LOVE the vibe of this place! Met up with some old friends and grabbed dinner here before an event at TD Garden and the service was fast and efficient! We made reservations, but arrived 20mins early and the lovely host seated us right away while we waited for the rest of the party to arrive. We started out with the pork dumplings and were pleasantly surprised with how delicious they were! Great flavor and very authentic dumplings with a little kick to them (tiny bit spicy, but not too bad, as I'm very sensitive to spicy foods!). I ordered the Tofu Tips, which made me laugh at the name, but they were actually superb! Often when I order a vegetarian meal, there is very little flavor. This dish was the opposite. So much taste in every bite and served in a fairly large portion. Loved the sliced avocado on the side to mix with the sautéed baby spinach, squash and peppers. One of my friends ordered the lamb burger, which he states was phenomenal, with "a little kick to it"! I ate some of his fries...and they were cooked to perfection- crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Big thumbs up for his dish! My other friend ordered the Chicken Tips and said it was absolutely delicious. We were all thoroughly impressed with our meals and the friendly and efficient service! We wrapped up in time to get to our event early without having to rush through our meal. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. The cleanliness and vibe was top notch and the food and service were excellent. I will most definitely be back when I'm in Boston again! Yay!

    Marni M.

    My friend and I stopped by here as we had time to kill before our reservation. Since it was the same night as a Celtics game, driving and parking was made more difficult. Nonetheless, we were still able to secure a parking spot in a nearby garage at a decent rate. Surprisingly, there was a table right near the door available for us to take. Since we were limited on time, we only could get one drink before having to hastily close our tab. I believe the drink I had was with lavender and I'm not sure what my friend got but we both enjoyed them. Overall, we had a good experience even though it was such a brief time. Staff were friendly and it was a casual, easy-going environment. Would come again to try more drinks and their yummy looking food.

    Nicki L.

    I'm flabbergasted that the average review is so low here. I have never been so impressed with a casual restaurant's food. Don't let the bar vibe fool you. The kitchen whips up some insane stuff. I had the wild game bolognese. My boyfriend had the burger. We split the bao buns and the side of bread (with some BOMB homemade butter). Every dish was perfectly cooked, portioned, and flavored. All the drinks were fantastic too. I liked the cocktail the bartender recommended me. 11/10! This place deserves much more notoriety.

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    I got the steak tips..... Damn. Perfectly cooked, loved the marinade. The horse radish mashed potatoes were unbelievable. I'll be back!

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    great food, good selection of beer. busy location / sidewalk seating - loud but not terrible. close enough to train station

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