Hit Taps Fish House & Brewery a few weeks ago for a nice sit down lunch. We planned on going around the noon hour on Friday, but our plans got kicked back a few and we ended up getting there around 1:30pm. We pretty much had the place to ourselves (which was nice, I am kinda "anti-social" you know) there were a couple "late lunches" going on but they were far enough away to give us ample space.
Upon being greeted by the hostess I announced it was our first time ("virgin" TAP go'ers if you will) she politely nodded and seated us in a roomy booth. The waitress was prompt and attentive and I started out with one of their micro-brews (hey, it was 1:30pm ok...) after I few more samples we settled down and ordered the fish & chips and BLATT (bacon,lettuce.avocado,turkey & tomato...whew, I said it...) sandwich. The fish & chips were awesome with a unique batter which made it, well, unique! The BLATT sandwich was fresh, good tastin' and on toasted ciabatta bread (I said the bread was toasted, not me, even though I had a few more micro-brews...) We had side salads which were ala carte.
The atmosphere is charming with the brewery look and classy decor is quite impressive. Almost forgot, the oyster bar looks good although I saved it for next time.
The waitress brought us a complimentary dessert (creme brulee) that was quite tasty. That, along with the lunch and service made this a memorable "first time".
I here the place gets rockin' at nice with live music and their "cigar friendly" patio. Valet parking is also the norm on weekends. It's not cheap but well worth the price (the food not the valet dummy...)!
TAPs gets a big "A" from us and we'll definitely be back!
TAPS Fish House & Brewery
101 E. Imperial Hwy
Brea, CA 92821
714-257-0101
http://www.tapsfishhose.com/
