Chatham Tap - Fishers, IN

Wednesday March 6, 2013

Chatham Tap

8211 E. 116th St

Fishers, IN 46204

317-845-1090

Website: www.chathamtap.com
Type of Food: Pub

Price: $6.00 - $33.00

Date Potential: Meeting your friends

Dress: Casual

Entrée: 3/5 stars

Atmosphere: 1/5 stars

Atmosphere

Chatham Tap is located in one of Fishers’ strip malls off 116^th and can easily be seen if you are driving West on 116^th. However, if you are unsure of the exact location and coming East, you could easily miss it. The outside of the building is not very impressive, but it does give off an inviting vibe.

Service

We were greeted at the door by a gentleman who had previously been sitting at a table with customers, and were quickly taken to a table near those customers. There seemed to be some confusion about employees’ sections, as we were told to expect a different waiter, but the same gentleman who seated us ended up being our server. While he was very polite, he did seem a bit distracted for what appeared to be a relaxed and even slow evening; at one point, after dinner had been served, we were not sure if he was ever going to come back to the table.

Food/Drinks

We decided to try an appetizer since we were both a bit on the hungry side and needed something to tide us over. We chose the lettuce wraps, thinking this would be a light but flavorful option while we chose what to have for dinner and caught up with each other. We were wrong. The lettuce - the three pieces that were there - was soggy and towards the ends had been left to sit in a pool of what, based on its extreme saltiness, we believed to be soy sauce. The chicken and accompanying sauce did not add much flavor, and while the slaw on the side provided the crunch I was hoping for, it did little to enhance the overall experience.

I decided to try the steak sandwich for my entrée: a nice piece of steak over warm bread, topped with a fried egg and a melted piece of pepper jack cheese. I chose a side of fries, as we all know I have a passion for a good French fry. Overall, the entrée was well put together and satisfying. I enjoyed the kick the pepper jack cheese provided to the dish, and the egg was cooked well. However, the steak was by no means the medium rare I had ordered, and since this is not a “chain” restaurant (such as Applebees, Chili’s, etc.) and I was not informed otherwise, I had assumed ordering my meat medium rare was not a problem. The bread underneath the steak was fine, but did not have the crunch to the crust that I was hoping for. I would, however, eat those fries a few more times; with a good crunchy outside and a soft inside, they were a winner.

Overview

For the most part I enjoyed Chatham Tap for its English Pub style and its charm, but I cannot not say I was wowed by the service or the food enough to recommend going out of your way to eat there. Chatham Tap might be a good location to sit at the bar and have a beer while watching a soccer or rugby match, but I would not recommend it as a must-eat destination in Fishers. While the entrees were fine, the lackluster appetizer and less-than-stellar service might keep me from trying this location again.

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