{"id":254212,"date":"2025-05-23T19:47:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T19:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/burger\/tap-42-restaurant-in-south-florida\/"},"modified":"2025-05-23T19:47:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T19:47:37","slug":"tap-42-restaurant-in-south-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=254212","title":{"rendered":"Tap 42 Restaurant in South Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"


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My first trip to Tap 42 was back in 2013, shortly after they opened their original Fort Lauderdale spot. The food was solid, but the whole operation leveled up when Andy Yeager, Douglas, and Alex Rudolph joined the team.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been a Douglas Rudolph fan since way back. He brought Wendy\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> to Miami-Dade in \u201977 and later opened Rudy\u2019s Sirloin SteakBurgers<\/a><\/strong>\u2014still one of the best burger joints I\u2019ve ever inhaled.<\/p>\n

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Tap 42 Cup filled with H20<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Quick Info: Tap 42 Fort Lauderdale<\/h2>\n

Name:<\/strong> Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar
Address:<\/strong> 1411 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone:<\/strong> (954) 463-4900
Website:<\/strong> www.tap42.com<\/a>
Instagram:<\/strong> @Tap42Bar<\/a>
Facebook:<\/strong> facebook.com\/Tap42Bar<\/a>
Hours:<\/strong>
Mon\u2013Thu: 11:30 AM \u2013 10:00 PM
Fri: 11:30 AM \u2013 11:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM \u2013 11:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM<\/p>\n

Burgers at Tap 42 Are Flat-Out Fantastic<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Prohibition Burger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

I ordered the Prohibition Burger<\/strong>: cheddar cheese, bacon, and a house-made special sauce. I ditched the lettuce, tomato, and onion (standard Beast move). The proprietary beef blend was seasoned perfectly, with a just-crumbling texture I love. That sauce? Think Thousand Island with a mustard twist<\/strong>\u2014so good, it deserved to be a fry dip, not just a burger topping.<\/p>\n

So it\u2019s no surprise that Tap 42\u2019s burger game is ridiculous. Their Short Rib Beef Sliders have held down a spot on my favorite sliders in Miami list for years\u2014and for good reason.<\/p>\n

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Short Rib Sliders<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Comfort Food Classics Beyond the Bun<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Flame Grilled Chicken Wings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Tap 42 isn\u2019t just about burgers. Their menu is loaded with craveable comfort food that\u2019s a notch above your average bar fare:<\/p>\n

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  • Flame Grilled Chicken Wings<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Burrata Chicken Parm Alla Vodka<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Crispy Chicken Tender Melt<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Truffle Mac & Cheese<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • And yes, I\u2019m still thinking about those Short Rib Beef Sliders<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Tap 42 Restaurant Menu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

    Whether I\u2019ve dined in, picked up, or had it delivered, the food always holds up. And yes, I\u2019ve stolen bites off other people\u2019s plates\u2014sorry, not sorry. Even takeout holds up like a champ.<\/p>\n

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    To-Go Mac & Cheese<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

    Multiple Tap 42 Locations Across South Florida<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Tap 42\u2019s empire now stretches across South Florida: Aventura, Boca Raton, Coral Gables, Coral Springs, Davie, Doral, Kendall, and Midtown Miami. If there\u2019s one near you, go. Even if Tap 42 isn\u2019t in your backyard, they\u2019re absolutely worth the drive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Bonus Throwback: That First Visit<\/h2>\n

    Marcela had the Butternut Bisque Soup<\/strong> and a Turkey Melt<\/strong>. I was too deep in social media land to try a bite, but she gave them both a thumbs-up. That spiced cream on the soup? Looked incredible.<\/p>\n

    As for me, I went all-in on the Prohibition Burger<\/strong>\u2014no regrets. The fries were crisp, the beef blend was on point, and the overall execution showed why Tap 42 has stuck around and expanded.<\/p>\n

    Final Bite<\/strong>: Tap 42 delivers where it counts\u2014bold burgers, satisfying pub food, and a deep craft beer lineup. If you haven\u2019t been, go. If you have, you already know.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n