Urban Tap is a solid 3 stars and a good addition to the South Side that I think will stick around for a long time.
Pros:
Awesome lamb burger
Kitchen open late
Generous Draft Selection (including local breweries)
Well-designed space
Great people-watching
Friendly service
Cons:
No prices on Draft list
Waitresses could know more about beer
Loud
The Urban Tap just opened a few months ago, and it has already made it into our list of places to go. Good food, good beer, good service, and good atmosphere is a tough combination to come by. This place also seems to toe the line well between restaurant and sports bar. The kitchen is open late, so we often end up here for a late dinner on weekday evenings.
Overall, I'm pleasantly surprised by the food at Urban Tap. It's not fine-dining, but it's many steps above average bar food. I like the topping combinations including tzatziki sauce on the lamb burger, and avocado with pineapple relish on the chicken sandwich. The salads are stuffed with interesting greens and generous toppings. The chevre-spinach salad with candied pecans and pancetta is a winner. They have generous portions which make the prices reasonable, though I haven't tried the more expensive entrees.
As with most South Side establishments, beware on Friday and Saturday nights. It will inevitably be a loud crazy bar with crappy service.