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American Tap Room - Clarendon
This is American Regional Cuisine at its classic, pub-inspired best. The food is fun and what we like to call “approachable”. You’ll also enjoy some twists on the classics with taste-inspired ideas like our Dirty Caesar Salad and Greek Turkey Burger. At the American Tap Room we believe in using local ingredients as much as possible and, yes, everything we serve goes well with beer.
Ranging from weekend brunch, to a casual lunch outing or an after-work gathering in our bar, each dining experience is uniquely enjoyable.
Enjoy your time with us on our outdoor patio, inside by the fireplace, or by booking an event in our private room.
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Ranging from weekend brunch, to a casual lunch outing or an after-work gathering in our bar, each dining experience is uniquely enjoyable.
Enjoy your time with us on our outdoor patio, inside by the fireplace, or by booking an event in our private room.
70 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Rating Breakdown 70 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(23)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(25)
- neighborhood gem(19)
- great for lunch(17)
- vibrant bar scene(14)
- great for brunch(10)
- kid-friendly(8)
American Tap Room - Clarendon Reviews List
Review 1 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yum
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food and good energy. Service was excellent despite our waiter being overworked!"
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
understaffed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The restaurant was too busy for the level of staff that was on. Managers were having to fill in and run around. Our server was never around and the kitchen was very slow."
Dined on 5/19/2013
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Review 3 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mother's Day
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Accidentally booked my Mother's Day dinner on Monday not Sunday at another restaurant. Ended up booking a reservation here last second. Great beer selection which is a given. Food was pretty good, I had the ribeye. The server was knowledgeable of the menu and drinks however the menu was extremely limited. I know this helps with food cost and being able to put the best ingredients into the dishes that are offered; however, the food did not blow me away.
It was a very nice feel with the large chairs and innovated light up menus, but after all the little innovations there still left some to be desired."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 4 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"All of the food at the brunch buffet was, at minimum, good, and was often very good. I would defnitely recommend the establishment to a friend, and I fully intend to return."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
trying too hard to be gourmet
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the food was very mixed. salad was brown and pizza was mediocre. But really liked the checken and waffles a lot and liked the steak sandwich. some liked the pretzel but it wasn't homemade and the dips were just okay - nothing special. ambience was nice. beer list was average."
Dined on 5/06/2013
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Review 6 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Our food and drinks were fine,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our food and drinks were fine, once we received them. Service was incredibly slow and the server did not check on us at all once we had our meals. We had to track down another server to get our check and the manager ended up closing out our check. We may go back for the bar, but not a sit down dinner."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
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Review 7 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was great and so
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great and so was the Patron margarita. Only complaint was the black & tan came with bass or Sam Adams instead of Harp as requested and the white sangria came with a lime instead of mango. Loved the fried chicken and waffles and the spinach salad."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Crab soup cane out ice cold,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Crab soup cane out ice cold, burger was dry and fries were cold."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 9 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good but for
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good but for being a tap room I was unimpressed with the beer selection. The service was okay. They brought us the wrong food and took forever to get our orders. One of the biggest pluses about the location is that there is an easily accessible parking garage across the street. For a nice evening out I would recommend it but don't have great expectations."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 10 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Review 11 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food is fabulous and the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is fabulous and the atmosphere is lively!"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 12 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very chain-y. They said they
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very chain-y. They said they had a good beer menu and were known for it, not very extensive."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 13 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Decent, but more expected for the $
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My girlfriend and I got a seat quickly, and our server was both polite and helpful with the menu. The beer selection was impressive, as was the rest of the bar, but the food seemed like an afterthought. It wasn't horrible, but I wouldn't write home about it. For the price, I was expecting more. I'd go back, but not for anything more than drinks & maybe a app."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
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Review 14 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed our dinner and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed our dinner and will go again."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 15 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
ATR ROCKS!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really enjoy eating here. Super lunch spot - classy but accessible. They have a nice $10 lunch menu and the food is delicious."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 16 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good first. Afeefah our
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good first.
Afeefah our server was great! When I come back I'm going to ask to sit in her section.
Not as good.
The hostess was a bit dismissive when I told her I used open table and that I think my party was already here."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 17 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
all things good - american tap room
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"nothing special at the american tap room, and nothing bad either. good food at good prices and served by polite young staff. if you're looking for a reasonable place to eat lunch during the business day, you likely will not be disappointed here. just don't expect great!"
Dined on 02/18/2013
2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 18 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My husband and I have been
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband and I have been to ATR a few times and we have always had a great experience. It gets busy on the weekend so a reservation is probably suggested if you don't want to wait. Our servers have always been great and we are always pleased with our entrees (filet, crab cakes, burger, pizza - all excellent). ATR recently expanded its dinner menu and I think that really expands the appeal of the restaurant - no matter what you are in the mood for there is something on the menu for you - making this great for groups. Not only good for dinner but also has a wide array of brunch options, which are delicious (French toast is crazy and VERY good). The food isn't fancy and they focus on traditional "American" choices but they do it very well."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Wrong beer, bleh food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I ordered an imported draft beer and they brought me the wrong one. The waitress assured me it was the right one, so I went to the bar and the bartender confirmed that it was the wrong one. Not a huge deal by itself, although this place SPECIALIZES IN BEER. After that, the food was fair to poor. We went on Valentine's Day so I got the special -- the spinach dip was like condensed soup, accompanied by greasy fried pita triangles and Ritz crackers -- seriously, Ritz crackers. The lobster tails were nothing special. The chocolate mousse seemed like it was just scooped into pre-fab chocolate cups."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Ratings-Only Reviews for American Tap Room - Clarendon
Based on the average of (51) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
6 out of 10 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic