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Elm Street Tap Room, Somerville, MA

Elm Street Tap Room

4.1
4.1
140 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 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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  • Location
    256 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
  • Phone number
    (617) 764-4965
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Menu

Appetizers

  • 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

                                                    Last updated: 23 February 2025

                                                    What 140 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 unique, spirited atmosphere, especially during themed events like Halloween. Patrons highlight "super creative cocktails" and "great service" as standout features. While some find it loud, the restaurant excels in accommodating large parties and dietary needs, making it an appealing choice for drinks and social gatherings.

                                                    140 Reviews

                                                    1. Peter

                                                      Portland

                                                      14 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      14 reviews

                                                      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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                                                    2. Liora

                                                      VIP

                                                      London

                                                      34 reviews

                                                      2.0

                                                      34 reviews

                                                      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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                                                    3. Julia

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      3.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      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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                                                    4. Jan

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      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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                                                    5. Diana

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      16 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      16 reviews

                                                      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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                                                    6. emily

                                                      VIP

                                                      Tampa

                                                      1 review

                                                      1.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      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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                                                    7. Jen

                                                      New York City

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      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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                                                    8. Elyse

                                                      VIP

                                                      New York City

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      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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                                                    9. Linda

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      8 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      8 reviews

                                                      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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                                                    10. Madeline

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      Dined on 5 October 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Absolutely loved this spot! We went for Halloween (Nightmare on Elm Street) and it was decorated so nicely. Very spooky. The cocktails are super creative and we have been back multiple times. Staff is so helpful too with gluten free items.

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    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 140 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
                                                    7:00 pm
                                                    Booked 8 times today
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                                                    256 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144

                                                    Dining areas

                                                    Additional information

                                                    • Phone number
                                                      (617) 764-4965
                                                    • 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
                                                    • 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.
                                                    • Payment Options
                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                    • Delivery & takeout
                                                      Order direct
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