First Street Taphouse - Mare Island Brewing Co

Took a stroll on 1st street with my rescues and decided to take a break at the Taphouse. They had outdoor seating which made it perfect! These dogs enjoy their walks so much that they gave me the impatient stare while they waited on me to down my Pale Ales. Service is top notch. I had the impression you had to place your order at the bar, but they actually service you at your table (outdoors). I found this to be tremendously helpful as I didn't want to leave my dogs unattended.

I always manage to pop into MIBC Taphouse when I'm in the area. Great food, beer and friendly service. Relaxed atmosphere, located inside one of Benicia's historic buildings on First Street and always welcoming!Hydraulic Sandwich IPA is one of my favorites. It definitely goes great with either the Pesto Chicken Panini or the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich.

My husband and I stopped in about 40 minutes before closing because we were peckish and wanted a snack.We shared a Corn & Jalapeño Mac & Cheese and the The Taphouse Burger.The mac and cheese wasn't my favorite; it was fine but wasn't spectacular for me. Hubs really liked it.The BURGER, however, was magnificent! New favorite burger and I have OPINIONS about burgers! :D I want to eat this every day. I want to BATHE in the combination of garlic mayo, fig jam, caramelized onions and brie. It is RIDICULOUS! The only thing "bad" about the burger is it's slippery due to all the yummy goodness inside so it's messy to eat. I am ok with this!!!The kettle chips that came with the burger were also yummy.The service was nice, attentive and pleasant. Our server suggested a beer upon my request and suggested I sample a couple to make my decision which I appreciated!!Definitely coming back for this delicious burger! I desperately wish they delivered as I am injured and have a hard time driving right now! :(Love this place. Please set up delivery! :P :D

Really nice stop on a stroll through 1st. Really friendly staff and delicious taps to choose from. I was able to enjoy a chicken sandwich with a thirst quenching IPA. This is a spot you have to check out once on 1st street which may eventually turn into a regular go to spot. Highly recommend

Great food and beer selections! And the staff were super accommodating to our group. All of our dinners (6) were impressive and tasty!

Almost every time I visit this location, the intention is to enjoy a beer and appetizer(s) outside. This time was no different. While I'm always wishing they roasted off the brussel sprouts a bit more to take away the bitter flavor, I still have to continue ordering them a the herbed goat cheese was a perfect addition to this vegetable!I also tried the crab dip for the first time and I think it's my new favorite appetizer on the menu! Servers are always great and regularly check in on how we are doing. Sitting outside allows you to people watch and enjoy each others company with your

My wife and I stopped in for a bite to eat during Thursday night farmers' market. We were able to get a table right away. The service was good. But the food was mediocre. We ordered the artichoke appetizer and a pulled pork sandwich. We also had a beer. The artichoke was very hard. Very little meat on it. I don't blame them for that. Just overall the food wasn't that good

After a recent midday trip to Benicia, we were hungry. I have been to several other restaurants on 1st Street and enjoyed them all. I will finish those reviews soon. It was my suggestion to have lunch here. We could leave the car parked and it was a short walk. Happily, it was a good choice. I ordered the Shrimp and Asparagus salad, and it was delicious. The salad consisted of mixed greens, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, a semi-hardboiled egg, and asparagus topped off with two skewers of grilled shrimp. The Louie dressing was served on the slide. K had the pulled pork sandwich. The interior was pleasant, the bathrooms were clean, and the service was attentive.The Taproom is on my list for a return visit.

1. They're a taphouse. That doesn't serve fries. With their burger. Sad. 2. Yelp says this is a waterfront restaurant but it's not really...it's a short walk to the waterfront though. My group went in & we had no idea it was seat yourself. We stood there for a bit & no one told us anything. So I figured, ok maybe it is seat yourself. There was a table that was being cleaned so I asked the person if the table is available (just in case someone else called dibs first). With what came off to me as a negative tone, they said "yeah but can I clean it first?!" I apologized & waited for him to finish but soOo awkward...sat down. Got our order in. I was excited until I figured out there were no fries. The burgers themselves were pretty good though. But the crab & artichoke dip was a bit too salty & the potato fingerlings were a little undercooked.Go to their location on Mare Island. Different menu items & I heard much better things from people I actually know...

Holy moly! I was pleasantly surprised by First Street Taphouse. A special thanks to Daniel M., he made sure I was taken care of the second I walked through the door. I wasn't super hungry, but I needed a good refreshment. The Two Towns Cider was cool and crisp. I was looking for something light for dinner. The sliders were just the thing; hands down the best sliders I have ever had. They were delicious. From the first bite to the last! Tasty patties cooked beautifully. They are so good, I wouldn't share!Great food, great drinks, awesome service!