Elm Street Tap Room

4.1

141 Reviews

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Lively
Great for craft beers
Good for groups

Elm Street Taproom sits in the heart of Somerville’s Davis Square; we are walking distance of the Red Line, Somerville Theater, Tufts University, Davis Square Theater, The Rockwell and Porter Square.

This bar and restaurant blends the best of the modern craft beer movement with a familiar, vibrant, social atmosphere. A menu of small plates and shareable snacks incorporates locally sourced ingredients, with many vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Our friendly staff will make a memorable experience whether you join us for lunch, dinner or our highly anticipated weekend brunch.

We are the ideal location for hosting large groups or an intimate date night. Our bar offers a wide variety of craft beers from around the world, boasting 40 drafts, signature cocktails and a thoughtfully selected wine list.

Reservations are recommended; however, walk-ins are always welcome at this unique gathering space for locals and visitors alike.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Burgers, Dining Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 16:00–00:00 Thu 16:00–01:00 Fri 12:00–01:00 Sat 11:00–01:00 Sun 11:00–23:00
Phone number
(617) 764-4965
Website
http://www.elmstreettaproom.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Ideal space for social events and celebrations with a mixture of high top and regular dining areas. For more information on private events please contact info@elmstreettaproom.com

Location
256 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
Area
Somerville
Cross Street
Herbert St
Parking details
With plenty of metered parking as well as three accessible public parking lots:Herbert St. Lot (directly behind building) Grove St. Lot Rite Aid LotMeters end at 8pm and are free on Sundays.
Public transit
Elm Street Taproom is located in the heart of Davis Sq. directly off the Red Line stop. A close walk from Porter Sq and easily accessible by several bus routes.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Fried PicklesUSD 14.00
served with special sauce
Chicken NuggetsUSD 14.00
korean style gochujang ranch
Waffle FriesUSD 13.00
house honey mustard, special sauce
Sliders*
burger slider, caramelized onion, american cheese, special sauce
Wings*
Your Choice of: - Buffalo Ranch - Cajun Dry Rub - Barbecue - Nashville Hot - Mango Habanero
Taproom NachosUSD 19.00
chili cheese "doritos," poblano queso, guacamole, pico de gallo, refried beans, olives, lime crema, cilantro
Sesame Chicken Lettuce WrapsUSD 17.00
ground chicken, bean sprouts, cucumber, chopped nuts, peanut sauce, sambal oelek; Substitute Cauliflower
FlatbreadUSD 11.00
flatbread with red sauce and mozzarella
Grilled Banana BreadUSD 12.00
fresh baked banana bread, ice cream, creme anglaise, caramel
House HummusUSD 12.00
house hummus served with garlic crostini and veggies
Crispy Brussel SproutsUSD 12.00
crispy brussel sprouts served with sriacha aioli and blue cheese

Salads

Chopped SaladUSD 13.00
bacon, avocado, mozzarella, onion, cucumber, mesclun greens, iceberg, tomato, honey mustard dressing (gf)
Avocado Caesar SaladUSD 11.00
romaine, croutons, parmesan, creamy avocado dressing

Mains

OG Smash BurgerUSD 15.00
four ounce burger, potato roll (or gluten free bun), LTO, ketchup, mustard, american cheese
Mac Smash BurgerUSD 15.00
four ounce burger, potato roll (or gluten free bun), special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions
Super Smash BurgerUSD 15.00
four ounce burger, potato roll (or gluten free bun), caramelized onions, provolone, bacon
Black and Blue Smash BurgerUSD 15.00
cajun dry rub, blue cheese, bacon
Crunch WrapUSD 18.00
Chili-lime beef, queso, pico de gallo, lettuce, lime crema, fried and soft tortillas
The Sauced Chicken SandoUSD 18.00
Fried chicken thigh tossed in choice of sauce, potato bun, lettuce, pickles: barbecue - cajun dry rub - buffalo ranch - nashville hot - mango habanero
Steak & CheeseUSD 19.00
shaved steak, caramelized onion, sauteed red peppers, provolone, garlic buttered baguette
Turkey ClubUSD 18.00
turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo
Burrito BowlUSD 13.00
mexican rice, corn, pinto beans, pico, avocado, chipotle aioli
Falafel WrapUSD 19.00
falafel, hummus, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, tzatziki
Chick 'n GravyUSD 19.00
crispy fried chicken, served with sausage gravy, mashed potatoes, and corn
Mac and CheeseUSD 18.00
shells and cheese sauce

What 141 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elm Street Tap Room offers a lively atmosphere with "amazing fried pickles" and "creative cocktails." Guests appreciate the attentive service and diverse beer selection. While some find it "a bit loud," others enjoy the vibrant decor, especially during themed events. It's a "great place for casual dining and drinks."

141 Reviews

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Peter
Portland14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good did, very small menu. Appetizer did come out with our meal so that was discouraging.
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Liora VIP
London34 reviews
2.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I will not be returning to Elm St Tap Room. It's just not my scene. The noise level/music make it impossible to have a conversation! Service was OK. Food was OK. I asked our server for some bread or pita for my salad. He told me he didn't know if they even had bread. A little later another server brought us a plate of cold, stale crostini. I will give a 5 to the falafel I added to me salad.
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Julia
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I have eaten here a few times and remember the food being good, but it was really lackluster this time around. I will be sticking to drinks only here in the future.
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Jan
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Low key staff. Love that they have a mug club.
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Diana VIP
Greater Boston18 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
made the reservation for a birthday celebration on the recommendation of the honorary On a Sunday evening it was very busy and we had reservations. We were greeted quickly both by host and server. Ths downsides were.: mid December by the windows seem like there was no heat on in the place. Many tables around us. People have their coats on. It was cool seating; replaced our order and on two occasions the waitress came back to tell us they were out of three of our meals and two of our sides. We plunged back in ordered new things and were served one of our sides before any other meal came by like 15 to 20 minutes.. when we did receive food, which wasn’t too long of a wait it was pretty good. The decor and atmosphere of the place were great. We did indicate it was a birthday, but there wasn’t any kind of special effort on the restaurants part.
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emily VIP
Tampa1 review
1.0
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
food was terrible and our waters stayed empty. good place to watch a game but nothing else.
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Amanda VIP
Las Vegas9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the awesome server to the glittery margaritas, we loved it here and cannot wait to return!
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Jen
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service was great! Amazing fried pickles!! It was kinda dark, as in we had to use our phone flashlights to read the menu dark. It was also loud. But overall my friends and I had a great time and we all enjoyed our meals, will definitely go back again.
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Elyse VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a large party and the hostess and manger were so accommodating. Service was excellent - never without food or drinks. Would highly recommend!
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Linda
Greater Boston8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service and food great. So loud it was hard to converse. Prices for beer high, food prices okay. Unexpected 4% administrative fee ridiculous
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Elm Street Tap Room offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Elm Street Tap Room also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 764-4965.

Elm Street Tap Room is rated 4.1 stars by 141 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

256 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Herbert St
Area
Somerville
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 16:00–00:00 Thu 16:00–01:00 Fri 12:00–01:00 Sat 11:00–01:00 Sun 11:00–23:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Burgers, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
With plenty of metered parking as well as three accessible public parking lots:Herbert St. Lot (directly behind building) Grove St. Lot Rite Aid LotMeters end at 8pm and are free on Sundays.
Public transit
Elm Street Taproom is located in the heart of Davis Sq. directly off the Red Line stop. A close walk from Porter Sq and easily accessible by several bus routes.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.elmstreettaproom.com/
Phone number
(617) 764-4965
Private party facilities
Ideal space for social events and celebrations with a mixture of high top and regular dining areas. For more information on private events please contact info@elmstreettaproom.com

Elm Street Tap Room

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Fried PicklesUSD 14.00

Chicken NuggetsUSD 14.00

Waffle FriesUSD 13.00

Sliders*

Wings*

Taproom NachosUSD 19.00

Sesame Chicken Lettuce WrapsUSD 17.00

FlatbreadUSD 11.00

Grilled Banana BreadUSD 12.00

House HummusUSD 12.00

Crispy Brussel SproutsUSD 12.00

Salads

Chopped SaladUSD 13.00

Avocado Caesar SaladUSD 11.00

Mains

OG Smash BurgerUSD 15.00

Mac Smash BurgerUSD 15.00

Super Smash BurgerUSD 15.00

Black and Blue Smash BurgerUSD 15.00

Crunch WrapUSD 18.00

The Sauced Chicken SandoUSD 18.00

Steak & CheeseUSD 19.00

Turkey ClubUSD 18.00

Burrito BowlUSD 13.00

Falafel WrapUSD 19.00

Chick 'n GravyUSD 19.00

Mac and CheeseUSD 18.00

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