The Tap and Growler

alexa hackett

The food is good and they have a great beverage selection including Crux non-alcoholic beer on tap, which is a perk for me. There's no table service other than getting your food and beverages delivered so you have to order inside at the counter or on your phone. That's a bummer because you have to go inside (the outside tables are the best place to sit) if you need anything else or if there's a problem with your order. I had the most expensive Cobb salad of my life, $21, and it was missing the gorgonzola cheese but there was a line at the counter inside so I couldn't really do anything about it. Of course I had already added the generous tip when I paid upon ordering so keep that in mind- you will get whatever "service" you happen to get. Was it worth $59 for dinner for 2? Before tip? Not so much. It bums me out because I want to support local restaurants.

J Hester

Went to the Tap and Growler on a Saturday night. We go out with another couple and are working our way around the valley checking our microbrews and food, so we are looking for pubs with a good selection of brews/ciders as well as food. Since we live in the mid valley we will checking out places in Corvallis Albany and some of the smaller towns. We usually dine early because by 6-7 PM most places are really busy. After 7PM on a Saturday there were only 8 people in the pub including the 4 of us. That should tell ya something. Pros: -When we showed up there was only one other couple there. -The bartender greeted us warmly. -We are able to find something to drink for each of us. (all differing taste) Bathrooms were clean. (shared with other businesses) Dining area was clean. Cons: -No waiter/waitress. You go to the bar to order food/ drinks. OK I know not all pubs have wait staff. -We order meals at the same time. The other coupe got there meal in 20 minutes, it took 50 minutes to get our meal after ordering( remember only 2 other people in the place before us). Brisket cheesesteak came out cold. There wasn’t a french fry longer than 1 inch. most were 1/2 inch or less. No one every ask how we were doing, Oh ya, kind of like eating at fast food restaurant, only this isn’t very fast and much more expensive. ratings: Starting point 5 no wait staff -1 = 4 long wait for food -1 = 3 cold/ poor food -1 = 2 ----------------------- ------------ Final Score 2 Conclusion: If you want to come in have a good brew and not eat this is the place for you. If every other place in town is busy, and it is going to take 3 hours to get a seat and you like average to below average food. This place is for you. If you want to eat good food with your brew, just stay home or just move on down the line. There is approximately 40 places serving micro brews and food around the lower valley. Good luck.

Fiona de la Motte

This was our best “plan B” I’ve ever experienced! Started out with the Sugar & Spice pineapple margarita and I was so blown away that not only did I order a second but I begged our server for the recipe! My husband and I both got the taco platter (pork) because she raved about their house made salsa and she did not lie - so good! Chips were great, too! Overall a fantastic experience and I’ll *probably* be back for mixed-drink Monday tomorrow.

Andre Gordillo

Solid spot. Food was delicious although had to wait a few more minutes than anticipated- checked in with the staff just to make sure order had gone through. Great selection of beers. Would come again.