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    Wood n Tap

    3.5 (193 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Pizza
    Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Richard O.

    The staff was very nice. However, the food was some of the most disappointing I've had in a long time. The bison sliders' texture was like they were precooked and then reheated. I've never had bison that tasted like that. For $16 or whatever it was you'd expect it to taste amazing. The spinach artichoke dip had no flavor at all. My water cup was dirty inside, and I scraped stuff off with my straw, so I didn't want to drink anymore water. Overall, I was extremely disappointed to have spent so much money here and have it not be good.

    Chop House Steak Salad
    Kevin K.

    After dropping my son off at Quinnipiac , we had a nice lunch at Wood n Tap. I tried a local beer - Fat Orange Cat Kittens Summer Ale. Yes, I was drawn to the unique and funny name, but it was delicious and refreshing. I got a blackened chicken sandwich with fries. Others at our table got the chop house steak salad and fish tacos. We had several special instructions with our order, but everything came out perfectly. Very enjoyable lunch all around in such a cool environment.

    Cajun pasta being devoured
    Corinne G.

    My husband and I dined at Wood n Tap last night for trivia night. The restaurant/bar is pretty cozy inside but could use more individual seating in the bar area rather than community tables. I got the bison burger and my husband got the Cajun pasta. We were both very very happy with the food. Really tasty and very good portion sizes. The beer menu was also pretty big with lots of seasonal offerings. My husband ordered a beer that unfortunately was the last bit of the tap so did not fill his glass. Our server was super apologetic about this and insisted on making it up and was bringing him multiple tasters. Service was good but they only had one server and no busser. She was running around doing a great job but they need more staff. The trivia was really fun! We will definitely return for more trivia nights.

    Reuben spring rolls
    Kate C.

    We really enjoy the outdoor space this wood & tap provides during the spring/summer/fall! My husband loves the apple salad with goat cheese, we both enjoy their nachos, and their seasonal offerings usually have something interesting & tasty as well. Our server was good and for an afternoon or evening you can almost forget you're on dixwell avenue and enjoy a summer breeze with a cool drink in hand.

    Peach-N-Bacon Salad with Bourbon Sirloin
    Jasmeet M.

    The service here is outstanding! I love the crew that works here! I'm always greeted by a friendly face but I'm always thrilled to see Juliana behind the bar! The food is always consistent and their seasonal menus are always perfect for the time of year! The sirloin steak is always a must weather is on a salad or as a meal with veggies and risotto. Always love it there and the crowd it brings!

    Buffalo chicken wrap. The chicken tasted like it was fried in old oil that needed to be changed.
    Trent O.

    Everything about this place is just meh and mid. The service was god awful slow but the waitress was friendly and nice. The food was just okay, and left a lot to be desired in the way of flavor. Also the chicken was "woody" like an old hen for the meat... that crunch when you bite into it that you done want. I'd say you can probably find a better place, but if you need to grab a bite I guess it's okay. Probably more like two and a half stars.

    Clam strip roll special, fries with cole slaw. Will do!!
    Trixie G.

    The food was decent. The service was good and the ambiance is a bar and grill. It was a fast meet up for lunch with a friend. The restaurant is local and convenient.

    Dan R.

    "We talked until two, and then she said, "It's time for bed." Then when I awoke, I was alone. This bird had flown. So, I lit a fire. Isn't it good, Norwegian wood?" (Lennon and McCartney) I've been to the Wood-n-Tap in Farmington half a dozen times, and yesterday I visited their Hamden location for a "halfway spot between Simsbury and Stamford" lunch with my brother. W-n-T Hamden is located in the huge Hamden Plaza strip mall, right off the Merritt Parkway.It has two entrances -one leads to a hostess stand and one leads right into a dining room. Of course I used the second choice which momentarily confused me because all I saw was tables of customers. But when I kept walking I saw the hostess stand in a second room and she guided me to a table in the center dining room. Our server , Maria, was fantastic. What a great personality and about as chill and helpful as can be.She gave mt brother and I plenty of time to chit chat before we ordered and I loved the way she was cool with us taking our time. Eventually I ordered a cup of chili ($6.49) and a Thai Salad ($11.99). My brother went with the Penne a la Vodka ($15.49). I love chili and I very much liked the WnT Hamden version. Plenty of meat with beans, a very zippy sauce, served with a sprinkle of shredded cheese, chopped onions, and three tortilla chips. The Thai Salad was huge. The menu listing described it as "vermicelli over a bed of greens tossed with Rice Wine Vinaigrette with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds and orange slices". I could have added chicken to it, but was glad I didn't because the dish was huge. And it was very good, especially that rice wine dressing. I took half of my lunch home. My brother's lunch was described on the menu as "Penne pasta and local peas in a tomato vodka sauce, topped with Parmesan" I saw him picking at it and I asked him if he liked it. He didn't. I tried a few bites and thought it was quite salty and the cheese flavor was too strong. Our lunch totaled $36.47 after tax and before tip. Wood-n-Tap Hamden was an enjoyable meeting place for our lunch and our interaction with Maria, who was great.

    Loaded beef Nachos
    Loins M.

    A staple quick bite favorite. Good food and welcoming service. TVs on deck to watch all sports possible. Buffalo chicken wrap was a tasty bite with a lil kick of heat. Ask for more or hotter sauce if you need more of a kick. Had a tappy old fashioned, not mad at all! Appetizer suggestion- fried calamari! Awesome!

    Asparagus Caprese
    Matthew L.

    Wood-n-Tap is a local chain of casual American pubs that was founded in 2002. The chain was founded by business partners Phil Barnett and Mike Hamlin. Barnett attended CCSU and spent his college days working at Joe's Bar and Grill, and rented an apartment from Hamlin. Together this duo founded the original Wood-N-Tap in Hartford. The menu would feature an eclectic mix of classic American pub fare as well as some modern creations. Wood-n-Tap also boasts an impressive list of wine, craft beer, and craft cocktails. The original Hartford location's success would spark a franchise with additional locations built in Farmington, Southington, Rocky Hill, Newington, Vernon, Wallingford, Hamden, Enfield, and West Springfield (MA). I recently attended an exclusive tasting event at Wood-n-Tap's Hamden location (which opened in 2016). The event was attended by a number of local foodie influencers who were invited to sample various plates and cocktails that were being added to the menu for the Spring; the menu changes seasonally. Some of the cocktails that were displayed included the "Spring Flight", the "Clem-N-Thyme Sangria", the "Key Lime Martini", the "Lavender Haze", and the "Bee's Knee Spritz". My personal favorite was the "Espresso Old Fashioned" (Revolution Rye and Grand Brulot barrel-aged for complexity). I can't say no to a good Old Fashioned, and I loved the coffee notes! Some of the Spring Menu plates that we were treated to included "Sausage-n-Kale Soup", "Reuben Egg Rolls", "Asparagus Caprese", the "Veggie Chickpea Burger", "Scallops and Sweet Pea Risotto" and "Carrot Cake". My favorite dish was the "Lemon Chicken Pasta" (chicken in a light lemon and wine sauce tossed with linguine, spinach, snow peas, red & yellow peppers). I love any Italian-inspired dishes that feature lemon flavor. I was so full by the end of the evening!

    Chicken Sandwich
    Kyle M.

    I have mixed feelings after my visit to this location today. My wife and I arrived right before the lunch rush, so I figured we would get in and out fairly quickly. We both got a soup and a main dish. I had the chicken sandwich with tater tots 99cent upcharge) and she got a steak chop salad. Let me start off by saying everything tasted ok. We ordered our soup as appetizers. The soup came out fairly quickly. The loaded potatoe soup was good and creamy. The french onion soup wasn't anything special. It tasted like hot water with a little beef broth. Not even two spoonfuls into our soup, our food comes out and I felt rushed at that point. The size of the chicken breast for the sandwich was a nice size and tasted ok, but nothing special. It came with avocado on it but had the smallest sliver of it. And for the tater tots, there was barely any. I felt as if I was being nickel and dimed at this point. As for the salad, again nothing special. Although when I order a steak salad and am charged over $20, I really hope I get a decent sized steak. On my wife's salad, there was only 3 pieces golf ball sized pieces of steak. The service wasn't the greatest either. While the waitress was kind of nice l, we only saw her twice rue whole time, once to take our order, and once to bring the check. There were many times when we needed a drink refill or more napkins, and I had to go searching for someone to get it. The hostess at the front was more helpful and it wasn't even her job. As we finished the food, the big lunch rush came in. We waited over 15 minutes to get the check. Once we got it, it was another 10 minutes before she came and got it, and another 2o minutes before I got my credit card back. At this point I felt like they forgot about us. Will not be returning to this location

    Buffalo chicken wrap and Parmesan tater tots
    Carol M.

    Came by last night for a quick bite before heading to the movies and it was perfect as always! Had the passion fruit martini and the coconut strawberry one. Both very similar but so delicious and my go-to Point Judith calamari! They fry them with cherry peppers and serve them on a bed of shredded lettuce and finely chopped tomatoes! Just perfection! Always have an order all for myself! Hubby had the Ruben egg rolls and chicken tenders! Both very good and his old fashioned was good as always!

    Chicken Quesadilla
    Christine M.

    This is a great local restaurant... The food is always fresh and delicious. Good menu selection, anything from salad, to quesadillas to filet mignon medallions. The restaurant is always clean with super friendly staff. The manager often walks around introducing himself and asking you how everything is. They offer seasonal specials and weekly drink specials.

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    The shrimp taco exploded in my mouth with an incredible burst of flavor! Each bite was perfectly balanced.

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    Great food, excellent, friendly service, cosy, comfortable atmosphere. What else can I say?

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