The Owl Tap Room

"Came a little after 1 on a Wednesday- happened to be a day a storm was coming in so everyone was out and about shopping. The Owl Tap Room was busy and only had 1 server/ bartender. My sister and I had books and weren’t in a hurry but could see how someone that was could be frustrated. The food was good! Got a half. Tan dip- I typically like a hot crab dip but this was cold and very flavorful with yummy homemade tortilla chips. We had the wings breaded - worth it! And shared a the pasta carbonara with grilled shrimp. It was pretty good - large portion. Also had a side of fries - they were good but we didn’t need them and didn’t really get eaten. Chill, no rush spot. Shared a chocolate mousse cake - I wouldn’t call it a cake- it is chocolate mousse on top of a nut crumble - super rich and drizzled with chocolate and caramel I believe. It was good!"

"The best Duck Confit fries and crab dip you will ever eat! The key lime dream was very good but the vodka, club soda and cranberry cocktail was VERY GOOD!!"

"So much wasted potential! The atmosphere would have been a 5, if not for the people. If I could, I would have rated my waitress higher. She was the only person that saved the experience. This is a higher price point, which is fine if what is promised is delivered. The two young people working the front were nothing short of rude. We walked in and the one girl walked off, ignoring us. I literally watched her pick up some bussing trays and she was in our lime of sight--didn't try to speak or anything. The other person (assuming that's the hostess) was standing by her having a discussion. Both saw us and after a stare down with me, the hostess asked what we need?! To be seated maybe? So I asked if they were open (I was being sarcastic). She looked at her watch! Now, we did get seated. Now, the GOOD--their cocktails are amazing. We had the Louisa and The waitress was accommodating and kind. FOOD was awful. Terrible. Pan seared chicken was an over cooked deep fried piece of chicken. Veggies had zero seasoning. Crab cakes cooked in old grease. Bread was good. Someone needs to step up the management game."

"The casual side of the Owl cafe, I usually come for a snack while drinking across the street at OCB. The duck fries are a must, although they were disappointing this time. Not that there was ever a whole duck breast, I could barely find any this time. The gator tail creole more than made up for this. I wish my dad's version of shrimp creole tasted anything like this and not ketchup with onions and peppers. Nice old school bar with beers and fancy drinks but a chill friendly vibe. I've kind of stuck with the duck fries over the years, but all their food is good. They usually have some good specials to try."

"Back again for another fabulous dinner. The service was outstanding. We were seated in the tab room surrounded by beautiful brick walls with sound of Jazz playing gently in the background. We had Erica as our server/ bartender, her service and knowledge of the menu was on point."