TAP IN

This place was a pleasant surprise for my birthday. Me and a great friend went on a weekend. I didn't know what to expect except the posts I've seen on Instagram. I didn't know what to expect. I'll say this. The gram didn't do this place justice. We were really impressed! Location 4/5 this Northside location is conveniently located near the Robbinsdale off the main street but the noise level is minimal. There was plenty of side street parking; Tap In seemed to be finishing their parking lot. It would be a convention option if they did. Ambiance 5/5 The rich earth tones of brown stucco, glass garage doors, figurines and books mixed with 90's neosoul & R&B just ushers in a chill vibe. The lighting fixtures were so earthly and beautiful. They had a nice patio area, will definitely be back in warmer weather. Service / Cost 4/5Veey a welcoming hostess, attentive waitress and great food. The Brussel Sprouts and Elotes were flavorful along with the Parmesan fries which were fried to perfection w/every crispy bite! Great app choices. The Rum Punch was packing a punch, it is was goodt! Reasonably priced food and drinksSalmon dinner $34 - underwhelming $14Rum Punch Elotes $13 Overall 10/10 I'll recommend and will be back..such a lovely place.

This is an adorable local gem of a restaurant on the Northside! The design, decor and music are all a good vibe! I've only been for lunch during the day, so that is what my review is based on.Get there close to when they open to get in and out quick for your lunch break! Service still has some kinks, so be patient with staff. The drink list is unique, so try something fun! The mojitos are good. I tried the salmon mac bowl, but the mac is not all that tasty. I would have ordered something else as the base if I could have.

The Tulum inspired decor makes it a great place for photos and making you feel like you're somewhere exotic, I loved it! My group had a reservation and was seated right away. But once we were seated no one served us for at least 20 minutes and that was only because I flagged someone down. During this time the host brought over a free appetizer which I'm sure was because we had not been served yet. Once the waiter took our order the drinks came out quickly and then shortly after we got our food. The drinks were delicious! The appetizer we got for free was the loaded fries and everyone said they were great! They were hot and the brisket was perfect. I also order fried green tomatoes but they came out with my meal instead of beforehand. They were crisp and freshly made! As for the entrees- since everyone loved the brisket I got the brisket meal. Unfortunately the Mac and cheese was dry and cold but the brisket was good and hot. My sister got the catfish sandwich which looked great but was actually cold along with her fries. She sent it back and opted not to get anything else. My other sister got the salmon sandwich and she said it was good! She shared a piece with our sister and she agreed. While we were eating the bartender brought my sister another drink after hearing about her sending her food back. She offered to bring my sister something else but my sister declined. Overall, the ambiance and music were great. The food was okay but needs to be served more appropriately and the service needs a lot of work. As a new restaurant it gives them an opportunity for growth!

Delicious food, some off street parking, cute, trendy space and super friendly staff.

We were incredibly disappointed with our evening at Tap In. We made a reservation over 3 weeks in advance, and when we arrived they said that it was a last minute reservation and needed time to put tables together(party of 12). There was one server, one bartender and one person in the kitchen--on a Saturday night! We are a group of women who get dressed up and go out to celebrate life together once a month and were so excited to support this black business, but really regretted our decision to come here. They were out of French fries(!) and a few other sides, even ran out of ranch dressing for the wings. Everything was SO salty. Our evening was honestly ruined by the food and food service. In all fairness, we recognized that it was not the server's fault--it seems to be a bigger issue here . The owner should have been called to come in or something to help or get more supplies. The cantaloupe margarita and the DJ were the only redeeming parts. They did remove most of our food from the bill, but it's really unfortunate because you only get one chance to make an impression and It's a no for me.

The food was absolutely yummy except for the Mac and cheese and corn bread. Other than that everything else on the menu seemed thoughtfully curated. I tried the sweet plantains,Brussel sprouts, hot honey chicken,house fries,collard greens and the chicken. I was blown away by the flavors and presentation. The cocktails were equally impressive, with creative combinations that felt both modern and refreshing. I got the espresso martini, Hennessy margarita, cantaloupe margarita and passion fruit soda mocktail. What truly sets TAP IN apart, though, is the vibe. The live music in the evening added a vibrant energy to the space, making it perfect for a night out with friends or a casual date night. The staff was warm, attentive, and seemed genuinely happy to be there, which made the experience all the more enjoyable. Would go back during happy hour

I had really high hopes for this place. I'll start off by saying the service was very good. Our waiter really did a good job taking care of us and making sure we were enjoying our meals. Unfortunately the dishes really just weren't up to par. My favorite part of my meal was the Brussel sprouts which was a side in my beef tips. I need the recipe for those sprouts to make myself ! Overall I'd give the entree a 7/10. A little bit on the salty side and I feel like the beef tips themselves could have been softer. The horseman which was a sesame infused Japanese whiskey drink tasted like I was drinking sesame seed oil in a cocktail form. I like sesame and ginger but both those flavor profiles are very strong so you have to be careful to balance them in any meal or drink. That was a 6/10. I also got the hand mashed sour which was simply a whiskey sour with bourbon. Nothing really special but solid. For that I'll give an 8/10 for following the recipe book. The wings were supposed to be Thai basil flavored. Personally they did not taste like Thai basil wings and I've had my fair share of them. I'd say more Cajun. They came out hot but the chicken was rubbery in my opinion which threw me off. 5/10 for those. The dessert was honestly disappointing. Truly lacking in favor. It really didn't give crumble...Because of that I would have skipped the peaches entirely and just had the ice cream which was decent quality. 6/10 for that. Overall D+/C. Lots of room for improvement.

This place has great ambiance! It's so cute inside, definitely does not feel like "the hood." The service was lacking due to their limited staff, our server literally had us parched, we had to flag down a waiter to get water. The food was very mediocre. We tried a number of things and had to send the burnt Brussel sprouts back! -The dry rub wings were decent-The corn bread really tasted like something out of an "easy bake" oven! -The greens were riddled with vinegar and my face squinted after eating a bite! -The fries were good Although the ambiance was really nice, I would say they need to work on their menu items or change some recipes, too many disappointments.

The drive was not that bad from Eagan, plus if you new here, get a chance to see a little bit of the city..The Tap In is very nice the Vibe when you walk in is very nice.. I was greeted when I came in. The server was very nice... I order a drink right away and my food. The food was very fast. While sitting there waiting, they opened the doors a very nice day out, music was playing in the background. You can go outside they had a Dj very nice. The wings were very saltyThe drink was so good and fries nice The parking is street parking.. They are working on that, I think, which is helpful if you left that be known on the website.The bathroom and wash room it's a vibe..Try it.. Might be a vibe for you..

We kept it real simple with fried chicken, mac and cheese, hush puppies, and a catfish sandwich. We finally got our catfish cooked right and baby I fell in love with the hush puppies. Shout out to the beautiful atmosphere and good service. Also, isn't my drink so cute? I've really been enjoying my N/A drinks.