American Tap Room - Bethesda Reviews List

Dined on 6/11/2013

2013

Dined on 6/11/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I chose the crab cakes, which were good. The spinach salad was excellent, and the Tap Room was flexible to allow another side as a substitute (great sauteed spinach). Those who are happy with Pizza and Bergers -- and lots of activity -- will love this place.

The warm pretzels and mustard sauce were great, and I put the sauce on the crab cakes (came with the standard, bland mayonnaise base sauce).

The noise level indoors is high with blaring rap music, which is ok for a youthful, energetic meeting place. So my wife and I sat outdoors where it was quieter and had more comfortable chairs. NOTE: We are senior citizens. I think the restaurant needs a music director who is over 30 and selects more pleasant background music."

Dined on 6/11/2013

2013

Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, hot spot

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Review 2 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Dined on 6/05/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Steak was overcooked and burned with charcoal."

Dined on 6/05/2013

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Review 3 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

BEST BBQ RIBS YOU WILL EVER TASTE!

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"BEST BBQ RIBS YOU WILL EVER TASTE!"

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: good for groups

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Review 4 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

not as good as previously...

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Dinner this time was OK but not as good as usual. Sun was in my eyes when seated and I asked the waiter about it but his inane remark was that he could move the sun??!! Duh. How about another table? He split a said that came with another entree (wasn't asked to do this.) and then He forgot my salad, and then by the time the bread I asked for arrived, we had finished eating for the most part. (I actually stopped eating so I could have the bread with my food.)

I will go back because I like it there about this one should have been better....."

Dined on 5/17/2013

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Review 5 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Neighborhood Bar

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Wings were great!! I took my husband their for his birthday and its just not that type of restaurant. They don't acknowledge occasions like birthdays and such. I didn't like the crab cake. Salad was good. Decor is nice. This place is a bar setting for the neighborhood crowd not a family place. I will keep that in mind before I make a reservation next time."

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, hot spot

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Review 6 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Top 250 Contributor

Dined on 5/13/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very helpful in dealing with parking situation. Server kept trying to take the menus that had the wine and beer listed throughout until we had to just say - STOP! We are keeping these.

Calamari was excellent. Pasta with veggies was bland."

Dined on 5/13/2013

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Review 7 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Good Food - Poor Service

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Not our first visit to this restaurant and typically we have a great experience. However, our service was very poor and it certainly impacted our experience in a negative way. We typically view this restaurant as an "steady" place to get solid food but will have to rethink for future choices."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch, kid-friendly

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Review 8 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great place

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I took my family here for Mother's Day dinner this year, and, after having a very hard time finding a place that wasn't totally booked or needed my credit card to make a reservation I settled on American Tap Room. Food was great, Mom was impressed, and we sat in these big fancy chairs...like the ones the put in waiting rooms sometimes, or really nice offices. It was perfect, because after we ate we sat and chatted a while and didn't feel like our backs were going to die. Two thumbs up on those chairs!! (in full disclosure, though, not every table has them, call ahead and request!!)"

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, great for lunch

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Review 9 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

What a find!

Dined on 4/30/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I'd heard good things about the American Tap Room many times, but never went there! However, after experiencing it for myself, I'm now a big fan! It was fantastic! My date and I really enjoyed ourselves and plan to go back there very soon!"

Dined on 4/30/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion

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Review 10 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Down Town Bethesda Spot

Dined on 4/26/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great salad and seafood. Had the Salmon and it was very good. I have also had the ribs and they were nice as well. We have gone many times.

A bit noisy in the room to the left and near the bar. Room to the right is much quieter."

Dined on 4/26/2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 11 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

NIce day in Bethesda. Nice

Dined on 04/24/2013

2010

Dined on 04/24/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"NIce day in Bethesda. Nice to be outside. Tree pollen and leaves were falling constantly however."

Dined on 04/24/2013

2010

Special Features: great for lunch

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Review 12 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Really enjoyed the food and

Dined on 04/23/2013

Dined on 04/23/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Really enjoyed the food and dessert, had a great waitress."

Dined on 04/23/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Review 13 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Server worked hard but they

Dined on 04/21/2013

2005

Dined on 04/21/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Server worked hard but they were understaffed and it showed."

Dined on 04/21/2013

2005

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Review 14 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Bllie Joe was very nice. Our

Dined on 04/18/2013

Dined on 04/18/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Bllie Joe was very nice. Our meeting went well and I am sure that is because of the fine service and good food."

Dined on 04/18/2013

2008

Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 15 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

This is the first time I've

Dined on 04/15/2013

2012

Dined on 04/15/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is the first time I've been disappointed in the service at ATR. Usually the food is presented quickly, but that was not the case this time.

The restaurant was not terribly crowded. Since it was Restaurant Week, there were specials available. Both the people in our party decided to get one of the special "deal" items, but apparently we needed to make our dessert selection before the food order oould be placed -- the server must carry over the tray of plastic desserts and explain them one-by-one; our server took a LONG time -- over 12 minutes -- to get back around to us with the dessert tray. She was pleasant, but just didn't strike me as efficient. There was also a ridiculous amount of waiting between each course."

Dined on 04/15/2013

2012

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Review 16 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

good place to grab a bite

Dined on 04/13/2013

2007

Dined on 04/13/2013

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"good neighborhood place to go -- food is standard American fare with a small bit of difference -- well prepared and presented, but far from haute cuisine -- good value, especially when considering the location in "downtown" Bethesda -- moderate array of draft beers -- two of us had a satisfying lunch"

Dined on 04/13/2013

2007

Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 17 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Prices were normative for

Dined on 04/04/2013

2013

Dined on 04/04/2013

2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Prices were normative for the Bethesda area. Food was OK, very plain presentation. The decor was quite unremarkable. Lunch menu was rather limited. Waiter was friendly and hustled as the lunch crowd was sizeable. Not sure if I would go back or recommend as there are many other restaurants in the area that provide more for the same price."

Dined on 04/04/2013

2013

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Review 18 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Small but diverse menu. Menu

Dined on 04/05/2013

2011

Dined on 04/05/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Small but diverse menu. Menu changes seasonally but seems to keep old favorites. We tried the swordfish (new to the menu that evening) and found it very fresh and well-prepared. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Great bar for small groups to get together and share appetizers and drinks."

Dined on 04/05/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

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Review 19 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Went with a few girlfriends

Dined on 04/06/2013

2009

Dined on 04/06/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Went with a few girlfriends for brunch and it was the perfect way to begin the day! The ambiance was nice and the seats were very comfy! I heard about this place from a blog and they were rated very high for their brunch. They recently changed their menu and we wanted to try an item off of their old menu that was online. They were very accommodating and let us order the roasted mushroom & goat cheese omelet which was absolutely delicious. I hope they bring the omelet back! Also, highly suggest ordering their powdered sugar donuts! Will definitely be going back again!"

Dined on 04/06/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 20 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Emily was very attentive and

Dined on 04/06/2013

Dined on 04/06/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Emily was very attentive and very professional. We had a wonderful meal and will return again for brunch."

Dined on 04/06/2013

2008

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 21 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Seemed expensive for the food

Dined on 03/31/2013

2012

Dined on 03/31/2013

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Seemed expensive for the food that was served. There was not enough room to get around the food the way they had it set up in the corner."

Dined on 03/31/2013

2012

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Review 22 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

This was my first time at

Dined on 03/17/2013

Dined on 03/17/2013

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was my first time at American Tap Room, and it was disappointing. I would not return. When my wife and I walked in the place smelled of stale beer, and our shoes slightly stuck to the floor. When we were escorted to our table, the table had not been properly bussed, and there was food from the previous diner on the table and on our chairs. We ordered beers, but our waitress forgot about them, and we had to ask another waiter to bring them. The food was, IMHO, mediocre. I had the spinach salad with goat cheese and oranges. The dressing did not really go with the salad, and all the goat cheese had melted and was just a pool of white sauce on the bottom of the plate. My salmon was well cooked but the sauce didn't go with the fish."

Dined on 03/17/2013

2008

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Review 23 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Food is too expensive for

Dined on 03/08/2013

2012

Dined on 03/08/2013

2012

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food is too expensive for a small portion. Service is poor and extremely slow."

Dined on 03/08/2013

2012

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Review 24 for American Tap Room - Bethesda

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food okay. Service pleasant