I went here with a party of 4 after a show at the Garden, and chose it based on all the glowing reviews. We don't get out much so were excited to try some place new. Unfortunately, we found the food pretty bad. We ordered 2 apps- bread and butter, and calamari. The butter was incredible but the bread was toasted to a crouton (and if you order "4 pieces" of bread, you are really only getting 2- they cut the slices of bread in half and count each 1/2 as one- they are generous with the butter, but there is not enough actual bread to spread it on). The calamari was cooked well but really bland. It was served on a "licorice glace" which we thought sounded weird but figured it was worth a try (since none of the other appetizers appealed to our group, who didn't all eat red meat) - the glace (which we expected to be a higher viscosity glaze/sauce) was basically just a puddle of wet licorice water. It just served to make the calamari soggy and faintly licorice flavored.Our entrees were ok, but overpriced. We got veggie burgers, a nicoise salad and steak frites and nothing really blew us away.The beer was good, but the mocktail I got tasted like straight-up sour mix.I was bummed that we didn't like this place more and it was definitely not worth the >$200 spent :(Vegetarian options: Not much. You basically could choose between "tofu tips" and "veggie burger".
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Christopher Reichert
This is a really nice blend of sports bar vibe with good food in pretty handy location to Mass general and West end and Beacon Hill.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Diana DeFelice
Kilked my beef tenderloin tips. Put cold potatoes over my hot overcooked steak so my dnner was cold. Couldn't eat it. ?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Jamixd Reviews
Wanted to stop by for dinner before a show. Tons of empty tables but the bar was full. I asked for a table for 1 and was told they didn't have any
Jami Reber
Wanted to stop by for dinner before a show. Tons of empty tables but the bar was full. I asked for a table for 1 and was told they didn't have any
Tori Robinson
Came to Boston from NH for a weekend away with my husband. I researched restaurants for days and ended up picking the Tip Tap Room for our dinner meal. The bread with rosemary butter was to die for!!! I got the bourbon bbq steak tips, apple salsa, and sweet potatoes. I ordered medium rare but they arrived medium well. My husband got the steak frites, ordered medium well. His came out rare. We informed our server right away. They replaced my steak tips but my husband was full at that point and left other rare steak tip behind. We were surprised to see we each received half off our meals due to the mistake. We certainly did not expect this as mistakes happen, but were so grateful. Such a kind gesture. We are definitely going to come back again and we appreciate your kindness and hospitality!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raychael Chavez Coombes
I worked across the street from the Tip Tap Room for years and never went. Went recently for a retirement party. The food was excellent. The chicken wings were to die for! The place was clean and open. Staff were super friendly and helpful. I wish I still worked across the street. Highly recommend.
A truly unique menu. I've never been anywhere that had this combination of food options with this draft list. If you're an unapologetic meat eater who appreciates exceptional beer, you may be the target audience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jamie
Absolutely delicious meals with nice service and location!
This place is fantastic! Great food, atmosphere, and beer. The selection is crazy good. Hill Farmstead and Weldworks...wild!!! Get the bread and maple/rosemary butter, stupid good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bao Buns, Toast
michael eustace
The rabbit and lamb shank were out of this world!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kashvi Desai
I’ve been wanting to check out this place for a long time and was finally able to go yesterday! We were greeted nicely and the first waitress that took our apps and drinks order was very sweet.The food is just AMAZING! we started with the fried chicken bao buns and pork dumplings for apps. the bao buns were so delicious and flavorful (the sauce was just too good) 10/10 my favorite!! the pork dumplings were amazing too, pork was warm and soft and the dumplings were juicy 10/10. for the entrée we got the tuna tartare and blackened shrimp risotto. the tuna was rich in flavor and the crispy rice was very well cooked! the sauce made it even tastier 10/10. the shrimp risotto was chef’s kiss. the shrimp was so soft and juicy and a bit spicy too (had a kick to it); the risotto was cooked perfectly, it was super creamy with a nice balance of saltiness. 10/10!!!for drinks I got the Mai-Tai and floral venetian. they were okay; very sweet and mai-tai tasted like juice. I didn’t taste alcohol at all. i wish they would make them better 6/10. The ambiance was very lively and fun.The service however was a little disappointing. After getting the apps, another waitress came and just assumed that we were done with our meal and started taking our plates, never asked what would we like to get for entrée. I had to tell her that we would like to have entrée as well. Service 6.5/10Overall 8/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Claretta Webb
Super experience all around. Staff is very friendly and attentive.
Great place. Very good and personal service, and very friendly. Great food the pork dumplings are some of the best I’ve had. Great atmosphere and a delicious uncomplicated great place. Would love to go here again with friends and family.
I went here with a party of 4 after a show at the Garden, and chose it based on all the glowing reviews. We don't get out much so were excited to try some place new. Unfortunately, we found the food pretty bad. We ordered 2 apps- bread and butter, and calamari. The butter was incredible but the bread was toasted to a crouton (and if you order "4 pieces" of bread, you are really only getting 2- they cut the slices of bread in half and count each 1/2 as one- they are generous with the butter, but there is not enough actual bread to spread it on). The calamari was cooked well but really bland. It was served on a "licorice glace" which we thought sounded weird but figured it was worth a try (since none of the other appetizers appealed to our group, who didn't all eat red meat) - the glace (which we expected to be a higher viscosity glaze/sauce) was basically just a puddle of wet licorice water. It just served to make the calamari soggy and faintly licorice flavored.Our entrees were ok, but overpriced. We got veggie burgers, a nicoise salad and steak frites and nothing really blew us away.The beer was good, but the mocktail I got tasted like straight-up sour mix.I was bummed that we didn't like this place more and it was definitely not worth the >$200 spent :(Vegetarian options: Not much. You basically could choose between "tofu tips" and "veggie burger".
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
This is a really nice blend of sports bar vibe with good food in pretty handy location to Mass general and West end and Beacon Hill.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kilked my beef tenderloin tips. Put cold potatoes over my hot overcooked steak so my dnner was cold. Couldn't eat it. ?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Wanted to stop by for dinner before a show. Tons of empty tables but the bar was full. I asked for a table for 1 and was told they didn't have any
Wanted to stop by for dinner before a show. Tons of empty tables but the bar was full. I asked for a table for 1 and was told they didn't have any
Came to Boston from NH for a weekend away with my husband. I researched restaurants for days and ended up picking the Tip Tap Room for our dinner meal. The bread with rosemary butter was to die for!!! I got the bourbon bbq steak tips, apple salsa, and sweet potatoes. I ordered medium rare but they arrived medium well. My husband got the steak frites, ordered medium well. His came out rare. We informed our server right away. They replaced my steak tips but my husband was full at that point and left other rare steak tip behind. We were surprised to see we each received half off our meals due to the mistake. We certainly did not expect this as mistakes happen, but were so grateful. Such a kind gesture. We are definitely going to come back again and we appreciate your kindness and hospitality!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I worked across the street from the Tip Tap Room for years and never went. Went recently for a retirement party. The food was excellent. The chicken wings were to die for! The place was clean and open. Staff were super friendly and helpful. I wish I still worked across the street. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Korean Chicken Wings, Baked Brie, Chicken Tips, Risotto, Grilled Corn
Great place to try exotic meat dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
A truly unique menu. I've never been anywhere that had this combination of food options with this draft list. If you're an unapologetic meat eater who appreciates exceptional beer, you may be the target audience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious meals with nice service and location!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risotto
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is fantastic! Great food, atmosphere, and beer. The selection is crazy good. Hill Farmstead and Weldworks...wild!!! Get the bread and maple/rosemary butter, stupid good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bao Buns, Toast
The rabbit and lamb shank were out of this world!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been wanting to check out this place for a long time and was finally able to go yesterday! We were greeted nicely and the first waitress that took our apps and drinks order was very sweet.The food is just AMAZING! we started with the fried chicken bao buns and pork dumplings for apps. the bao buns were so delicious and flavorful (the sauce was just too good) 10/10 my favorite!! the pork dumplings were amazing too, pork was warm and soft and the dumplings were juicy 10/10. for the entrée we got the tuna tartare and blackened shrimp risotto. the tuna was rich in flavor and the crispy rice was very well cooked! the sauce made it even tastier 10/10. the shrimp risotto was chef’s kiss. the shrimp was so soft and juicy and a bit spicy too (had a kick to it); the risotto was cooked perfectly, it was super creamy with a nice balance of saltiness. 10/10!!!for drinks I got the Mai-Tai and floral venetian. they were okay; very sweet and mai-tai tasted like juice. I didn’t taste alcohol at all. i wish they would make them better 6/10. The ambiance was very lively and fun.The service however was a little disappointing. After getting the apps, another waitress came and just assumed that we were done with our meal and started taking our plates, never asked what would we like to get for entrée. I had to tell her that we would like to have entrée as well. Service 6.5/10Overall 8/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Super experience all around. Staff is very friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Burger, Steak Tips, Fries
Great place. Very good and personal service, and very friendly. Great food the pork dumplings are some of the best I’ve had. Great atmosphere and a delicious uncomplicated great place. Would love to go here again with friends and family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4