RAPSCALLION TABLE & TAP, Acton - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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Where artisanal comfort food meets craft beer. Enjoy plates made to order in our scratch kitchen, featuring locally sourced ingredients, and pair the flavors of each season with Rapscallion’s own hand-brewed beers or select wines and cocktails. Settle inside our historic farmhouse and enjoy a meal at our cozy bar, by one of our hearths, or al fresco on our patio.

CUISINES

American, Bar, Pub

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Gift Cards Available

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4.0

208 reviews

Excellent

86

Very good

76

Average

29

Poor

14

Terrible

3

Rhonda S

Carlisle24 contributions

It’s about time

Feb 2020 • family

First of all, our server, lauren, was amazing. I didn’t know which beer to order and she offered to bring me various samples which I’m more than happily imbibed. It was very considerate of her to make such an offer and to help make our evening special.Secondly, the food was great. My kid ordered the Gaelic chicken, Which she loved. The sauce was delicious and the brussels sprouts cooked perfectly. I ordered the quinoa buckwheat burger. Lauren warned me that it would be soft and she was right. Yeah, it was healthy and I ordered a side beat salad with it, which was out of this world. The bread that came with the sandwich was boring but overall the experience and food was lovely. We will definitely return and are so happy that a restaurant is within easy driving distance, offering fresh and healthy choices. Yes, the food may be pricier than local area restaurants but to have saved five or $10 and had another yet horrible food experience isn’t savings or smart in my humble opinion. You get what you pay for!

Written 10 February 2020

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Emily K

10 contributions

Safe, Clean, Lovely Outdoor Dining

Jul 2020 • none

We've been isolating and are just stepping out to only the safest outdoor dining venues. We were delighted to find all staff fully masked (not under noses or chins), everything very clean, and the food, delicious - especially the fish and chips made from fresh fish and battered on site. The tables are nicely spaced and shade, even on a very hot day, provided by umbrellas and trees. Keep up the safe dining!

Written 16 July 2020

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travelalotParis

Sudbury119 contributions

Good food, not best service

Jul 2022 • none

Charming location with both indoor and outdoor seating, though the latter is only reservable if the group is 6 or more. We had a 6:30pm reservation and unfortunately many things on the menu were not available. All the main course were quite good, though not outstanding. Beer on tap was perhaps the highlight. We had one problem in which the each couple ordered the scallops - one dish came with 5 and the other 7. We inquired with the server and instead of fixing the situation with the chef, they put us in the position of asking us what they would like them to do about it, as if it was an imposition to fix the situation (?). Made for a very awkward situation between the couples and poor way for a server to handle (or in this case not handle) the mishap. We cut our losses when half the desserts on the menu were not available and went down the road to Ericksons for ice cream.

Written 1 August 2022

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Leanne S

47 contributions

Under cooked, over sauced, over priced!

Feb 2020 • couples

Just ate here. Both dinners were served like soup with way too much sauce. My dinner had nearly raw butternut squash. The salmon dinner my husband had was an overload of too many things on the plate and again soup like sauce. For $100. No not again! If you are serving eclectic dishes you have to do it right!👎🏼

Written 27 February 2020

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lauriebY6420IO

Hi Leanne, Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We're sad to hear that you felt the food was undercooked and oversauced, and not up to your expectations. As always, we would like to investigate this further and speak to your server. Could you please identify where you were seated? We'd appreciate another chance at your business and hope that in the future you'll mention any issues to us during your visit, as we always aim to address issues immediately to ensure our patrons have an exceptional meal and experience paired with great service. That’s why we are in the hospitality business!

Written 28 February 2020

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thomas j

1 contribution

Outstanding Food and Incredible Service

Dec 2022 • none

My wife and I were in town for a funeral and unfamiliar with the area. We happened upon this restaurant while searching online as it was close to the hotel. My wife was intrigued by the scratch menu options and I was sold on the craft beer so we decided to give it try... and we were not disappointed. It was a Friday night around 6:30pm and the place was packed. For a restaurant this is always a good sign and we were willing have a drink at the bar while waiting for a table. The hostess, Lisa, was the bearer of bad news and mentioned to our dismay that they were absolutely booked. Half of the restaurant was booked for a party and the remaining seats were spoken for. My wife, who can be quite persuasive, plead our case. As fate would have it, a few tables opened and Lisa had us seated with Kyle as our server. I tried a number of the beers, all were great. My wife, who is not a beer drinker, actually enjoyed the Belgian Blonde. We are appetizer snobs and after a few suggestions from Kyle we ordered the beer steamed mussels, brie and mushroom flatbread, beet salad, and sauteed Brussels sprouts; all of this topped off with the tiramisu at the end. Kudos to the chef and kitchen staff for producing such a unique and delicious menu. Kyle was very attentive but not overbearing. Lisa stopped at our table on a few times and it was like we were talking to an old friend. At the end of our meal, she even treated us to homemade cookies that she baked for the staff. Before calling it a night, I grabbed two make-your-own six packs of beer to bring home and share with family. Although we were in town for a somber occasion, this was an absolutely memorable experience.

Written 15 December 2022

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Donna F

Westford3 contributions

Very happy!

Sept 2021 • none

We attended a small (about 25 people) outdoor wedding at Rapscallion yesterday and was very impressed with the facility, the staff, and the food. There is a cute little space outside that worked well for the ceremony, adjacent to a cozy, tented dining area. The staff was wonderful and helpful in so many different ways. And everyone raved about the quality of the meals served. It was a wonderful evening, we will definitely be returning to Rapscallion.

Written 6 September 2021

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skjack142

Acton5 contributions

Good menu / Good food / Dim lighting

Feb 2020 • none

I eat a diet similar to Keto, which can cause problems when I go out to eat. The menu here though was very friendly and they were helpful in allowing substitutions when needed. The food was served quickly and was very tasty. The wings are excellent and the beer was great.

Written 11 February 2020

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jpgina53

Boston556 contributions

Cute Eatery with Friendly Service

Mar 2022 • none

I enjoyed my lunch with 3 companions at the small and cute red shingled Rapscallion on Route 2A. The service was friendly and the food good if pricey. I had a flavorful risotto without the mushrooms. Kudos to having my request obliged. I ordered a unique gin and tonic with lavender. Liked it. My companions had sandwiches which were accompanied by salads and they seemed to like them. One was a turkey panini and the others salmon. One had wine and the other two beers. It seems this is a farm to tale restaurant and a brewery to tap one which is an added plus. I would like to try dinner there. In warmer weather there is outdoor sitting.

Written 24 March 2022

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VeryPickySuburbanMom

Southborough20 contributions

Wonderful Outdoor Dining Experience

Oct 2020 • none

We came here for the first time after another restaurant lost our reservation. We were very impressed with the friendly hostess and wait staff, all wearing masks. We had a lovely table outside with distance from other diners. This place has its outdoor act together. The food and service were excellent. Shout out to Anna, one of the best waitresses we have ever had! Our party dined on burgers, the crab cake sandwich and scallop entree and all were delicious. Don't miss the brownie sundae if you have room!. Hope to return here for outdoor dining again. The bathrooms were also very clean.

Written 10 October 2020

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Detsaw

283 contributions

Decent

Mar 2021 • none

Was really hoping to like this place, however it fell short of expectations. Although the menu is creative and looks great, the execution was lacking. My biggest issue was the poutine with short rib. The short rib was sliced rather than slow cooked and didn’t have much flavor. I also tried the grilled cheese and burger, both of which were average. The mussels in red sauce however, were good. Probably best option in the area.

Written 20 March 2021

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cynthiav2222

Maynard1 contribution

Lunch burgers

Jun 2021 • couples

Nice setting, awful musack, fair to awful food. Rapscallion burger tasted like hotdogs. They must have fried or cooked chorizo along with my rapscallion burger and unfortunately I intensely dislike chorizo or anything tasting like hotdogs. Bacon was floppy greasy not crisp. French fries tasted like hotdogs/chorizo. Not good.

Written 19 June 2021

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Caryn K

3 contributions

Opened for outdoor Dining

Jun 2020 • family

Our first dinner out since covid and well worth it! Great food! Great atmosphere in their outdoor dining area! Great service despite somewhat self serve because of covid precautions- temporary for now. Felt very safe. They allow time between patrons to disinfect seating. Highly recommend for summer evening.

Written 14 June 2020

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kaycon165

Boston30 contributions

Unexpected but amazing visit

Aug 2022 • friends

My husband and I were meeting a friend for lunch yesterday and when we got to the restaurant, it was closed due to a computer issue. So I googled nearby places and we ended up at Rapscallion. I have to say I was so thrilled the other restaurant was closed. This was a little gem of a restaurant! We were seated immediately and the waitress brought us a pitcher of water for the table. The three of us had a lot to discuss and probably stayed a bit too long at the table, but the staff was so accommodating! We ordered lunch and I had the Salmon Banh Mi and it was absolutely out of this world, it came with fries that were also delicious. All in all, amazing food, incredible service- I will be back!

Written 8 August 2022

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Bden99

Manchester1373 contributions

Good Food and Decent Beer

Jul 2023 • solo

We stopped by after a bike ride in the area. We chose to sit outside which was comfortable. For drinks my wife ordered the blueberry ale and I ordered a flight of 4 beers. For lunch my wife went with the chicken caprese sandwich and I opted for the veggie burger. Both sandwiches were nicely prepared and come with a decent choice of sides. As far as the beer, I would not rate any as outstanding but they were all decent.

Written 17 July 2023

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Joel E

2 contributions

My new favorite restaurant

Dec 2022 • friends

I’ve never written a restaurant review before but am grateful for those who had reviewed this venue because I thought I’d take the half hour drive to give it a try. Definitely worth the trip and worth future trips! Great friendly family feel here, great food options (we are foodies and were impressed) and reminded me of being at a family home for the holidays. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Kudos

Written 23 December 2022

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