Tapastre

Reviews 10

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Mark Oberlander

TERRIBLE SERVICE. ZERO STARS. We ordered several dishes and the ones that did finally come out (35 minutes for a grilled cheese - come on) were ok, but 2 of the dishes never came (a burger and pizza). After 45 minutes, I asked the waitress to just cancel the food that hadnt come out and bring the check. 5 more minutes passed and she came over and said the food was ready and asked if we wanted it boxed up. I politely said no and asked again for the check. Another few minutes went by and some hipster / cook / manager with a long scraggly beard came out and said the food was ready and i shouldnt worry because nothing was wrong with it. He offered to box it up and I said for the 3rd time that i didnt want it anymore (was so frustrated from waiting and couldnt get out of there fast enough) and asked that he take it off the check. He then said he couldnt take it off the check because it was already made. I looked at this gentleman with the dirty black t-shirt incredulously and said 45 minutes for a medium-rare burger is ridiculous and any other place wouldve had 10 burgers out by now. He defended the length of time saying 45 minutes wasnt really all that bad. I looked him in the eye and told him again that he needs to take the food off the check. I suppose he figured I wasnt about to be bullied so he eventually relented and removed the $25 or so from the check for the food that never came. WOULD NEVER GO BACK THERE.

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A Private User

I love traditional Spanish tapas and was therefore excited to try Tapastre. The unique menu features tapas (or small plates) from Spain, Italy, France, Middle East and North Africa. The waitor was somewhat incompetent and awkward but luckily the food runners are efficient and helpful. We were advised to order between 2-3 per person. Most of the plates were very good (like the Filet Mignon and Goat Cheese Tart from France) but some were very ordinary and difficult to share (the lamb chops). In my opinion, the oddly portioned items should be sold by the piece. Its a little bizzarre for 4 people to share 2 lambchops or 2 ravioli. I think it would be clearer if the items were labeled by the quantity on the dish. The place is very nice inside with a good buzz. The bar staff was very friendly and efficient. The red sangria was delicious and available in large pitchers (the biggest Ive seen) for $24. If I went back, I would advise the people in my party to order 3 plates for themselves. Then, you could give someone a bite to try rather than splitting plates between too many people...

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Christina Sorrentino

For the price of each tapas plate, the food was not worth it. The scallops in the seared scallop dish were not tender or even seared. They were tough. The duck confit crepe was not flavorful and if youre only going to give two peices, make those pieces fill the crepe at least. The sauteed crab cakes was bland. They were the size of a silver dollar and they only served 3. About the only thing we did like was the truffle pork pizza. That was a very flavorful dish and a generous tapas sized portion for two. We also LOVED the beer sampler. You get to sample 5 of the beers they have on tap for $18.... however, they do an upcharge for the better beer and talk it up so you definitely want to try it. Why not just keep the flat rate, no matter which beer you try? All in all, Ive been to great tapas places and this one was not worth how pricy the dishes were. They did not impress.

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Michael Lombardozzi

The ambiance is excellent, though be careful if coming in during the day, as the dimly lit bar and seating area is almost a little too dark when you walk in. Once you adjust, its the perfect setting. The tap list is unparalleled in this area, and youd be hard pressed to find another bar within an hour to rival the rotating selection from Tapastrie. The Tapash dishes are generally good, although theres some that are only all right. The braised short ribs are top notch, pork truffle pizza is excellent, the lettuce wraps are addicting, but I found the duck confit concoction to be mediocre, and the slab of maple bacon just wasnt my taste (though if youre into gristle, itll be right up your alley). Service is generally good, even when busy, though I tend to frequent it at more off hours, so I would hope service was good. They also toss hockey on the TVs, and thats tough to come by.

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Eric Edgar

Started off great. Beer selection was spectacular, Setting was quaint yet stylish though not very intimate. And anything deep fried tasted great (Calamari, Potato Chips, Yukon Wedges..) You got the appearance they were a bit understaffed, but our sever was still excellent. Great plate presentation but the rest of the food was terrible. We took one bite of everything and spit most of it back out. All 3 Sliders types and the pizza were inedible. We spread them around to look like we ate most of it, took the pizza to go and threw it out.

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kelly noyb

If you dont like this place, its because you have a problem. The staff is fantastic, and the food is amazing. I drive an hour each way to get here because its that good- I managed a restaurant for six years, and Im pretty particular about where and what I consume. Youll never find a better environment, because the staff members actually care about the place. Like I said, if you dont like this place, check your attitude, chances are youre looking for any excuse to be miserable.

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Nick Arminio

Always an excellent selection of craft beers on draft and in bottle. Frequently rotated and a good mix of local and regional brews. A great place to take a beer enthusiast. Flights are available and the servers are generally knowledgeable about the menu. The food is also of a high caliber here. Great selection of small plates, sandwiches, and entrees that are not your standard fare. Can never pass up the drunken clams when I come here.

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David Swanson

Great selection of beer for a small local restaurant. A lot of care and attention is given to the preparation of the food. The menu is simple and concise and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. Service is good, as they have ample staff to cover the tables. The place holds less than 100 people (I think fire code said 80 but I am not sure if I am remembering that correctly) so reservations are a good idea on a Saturday Night.

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Maureen Lokos

We had a party of six, and all of us were very happy with the food, beer selection, and service. The waitress was attentive and helpful, explaining the menu and beer selection. The menu consisted of unique and delicious dishes, and the beer selection was impressive. The atmosphere was warm, intimate, and inviting. I would highly recommend Tapastre anyone who is looking for a fun and unique dining experience.

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Allie Boucher

The food here is really outstanding and so are the cocktails BUT they cut their menu way down a few years ago and I dont think its as good as it used to be. They used to be truly tapas and the menu was extensive with food from all over the world. It was all excellent. What they offer now is still just as good but its a fraction of the selection that they used to have so theyve lost some of their appeal.

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