J Taps Bar & Grill

Update. I think I found my new wing place. I've had wings at just about every restaurant here in Cincinnati. These hold up to some of the best. I don't go for goofy flavors. I only order buffalo hot. Their sauce is one of the best I've had. Keep it up JTaps!

On Monday Night Bengals game and you close the kitchen at 10 ... genius!!! At least the parking lot and patio smelled like weed, you've got that going for you30 minutes later.... I was asked by the waitress to close out my tab, because "she is tired and wanted to go home" There are more than 50 people in the barSad for the westside, nothing good to go to .... Maybe the new wings place opening next to Dent Krogers will get the business. Hopefully the current customers base at Jtap's stay at Jtap's

I've passed this up a hundred times as it's tucked away but wanted to try it out. The Big J burger is hand made and flavorful. Basic burger with no fancy toppings. They had other things on their menu which I will have to try in the future. It was a good burger, needed to be medium for even more flavoring.

Had a hankering for a gyro and this place has one of the best. Came around 1pm - catch a little football and have a late lunch. Sat at bar and ordered a tall Truth - informed by server they don't serve Truth in tall glasses. Whatever - no worries. Asked me if I wanted a menu and I nodded. Then after a period of about 20 minutes bartender shows her face again - this time looking pale in the face and proceeds to tell us all that she is sorry, but she is sick. I'm a little grossed out figuring it is the sniffles etc. - NO! She then proceeds to tell the regulars she was up with stomach pains and puking. They said prob just food poisoning- then she says no - I've been puking all day and no one will cover my shift. I quickly headed to the ATM - smallest amount they would let me withdraw was $20 (I wasn't going to allow her to touch my credit card/have to use her pen etc.). I put the $20 down and got out of there as quick as I could. I won't come back given the fact that management won't cover someone's shift that is sick with the likes - not only putting her in danger but MORE IMPORTANTLY THEIR CUSTOMERS!!!!

I usually order from this place 2-3 times per week. Last night I called in a takeout order. I got there, I paid for my food. As I was waiting for my order the cashier was bagging food. She rubbed her nose with what I expect to be her dominant hand (right). Then she licks her fingers to get them nice and wet to separate the plastic bags. She never sanitized or wash her hands. She's opening food containers , placing ranch inside two of the containers. Using her right hand. After witnessing that. I pulled her to the side to not cause a scene, and I asked her to wash her hands. She went by the sink, I never saw her wash her hands, never saw her hands wet nor did I see her with a towel or paper towel. She asked another cashier to bag my food when it comes up. I told the lady why she asked her to bag my food. The dark haired, thin built intoxicated lady ( manager) asked me if she had on gloves and did those things what would I have said? I said, I would have asked her to change her gloves and sanitize her hands. The intoxicated manager stated , that is why people need to cook at home. At that point, I stated I would like a refund. They told me I couldn't get a refund because my food was already made. My food was not made. Then she stated if I had paid with a card she ( the cashier) could refund me. I continued asking for my money, the manager started shouting insults at me. I tried to call green township police but my watch would work without my phone. Some nice very handsome older man walked up and asked what was going on? After I explained to him, he asked if he could pay for my food. I told him, sir I already paid I just want my $14 back. He went into his pocket and gave me $15. The manager started shouting at him. Why did you giver her her money back. I left. I never wanted to cause a scene. I did everything in my power to remain respectful and professional. I hope the owner sees this.

Arguably the best burger on the west side. Handmade patty on a delicious bun cooked to order. I had no idea!....but I'm glad I know now. Complete with Saratoga chips this bar staple gets all the attention it deserves. Not quite a dive, not quite a sports bar, J Taps only carries the basic brews on draft but they carry a few local crafts that mix it up a bit. I've been here twice in two weeks so it's safe to say I approve!Not so humbly submitted,Michael C.

Great place to go and watch Sports on one of their many televisions. Clean appearance. Seating at bar and tables.The food is good and reasonably priced

I popped in for lunch during taco week. I had the traditional carnita tacos, and they were delicious.really fun atmosphere. I need to come back on a weekend. this would be a great place to watch any sporting event.I'll definitely be back!

I had been trying to convince my husband to try out J Taps for a long time. Someone had told me how great the food was so I waited forever to get him to oblige and he finally did a few weeks ago. My first impression was the size. As a west sider, I've driven passed J Taps about a million times, so it's not like I've never seen it, but I was surprised by how small it was on the inside. Maybe that wouldn't have struck me if we weren't in the middle of a pandemic, but I guess the close and confined space made me a little uneasy. I know that they also have outdoor seating, which probably opens the place up a ton during the warmer months. My second impression was of the beer selection; they've got a pretty wide variety, as well as a full bar, which is definitely nice. Nothing to complain about there. On to the food, which I was a little disappointed in. I got a chicken sandwich, which was okay, but nothing to write home about. The fries were pretty bland as well, but still okay. My husband got a jalapeño burger (the name escapes me currently) which he really enjoyed. He also really liked the fries, but he doesn't put salt on anything, ever, so I feel like they played to his taste more than mine, which is great for him, just not my taste. My cousin went with us and he also had a chicken sandwich with fried pickles on it, which he also said was just okay. The service was alright too. Nothing to write home about. All in all, I wouldn't write J Taps off and I plan to go again and try out something different. Maybe on a night when it's not so busy it will create a whole different experience.

Prices way too expensive for their all their food offerings. Service was fine. Bar was far too dated.