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    Tailgate Tavern & Grill

    3.6 (440 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    TAILGATE TAVERN & GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Divey
    Casual
    Loud

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    Julia D.

    This was my first time visiting this place, and unfortunately, it will also be my last. The atmosphere was pleasant, with live music both inside and outside, but the service and food quality completely ruined the experience. When we arrived, our server Trinity immediately gave off an unfriendly vibe. We ordered a Reuben sandwich, which the menu clearly describes as grilled. When it arrived, the bread was soggy and pale, not grilled at all. When we mentioned this to Trinity, she said they actually "bake" the sandwiches and there was nothing she could do about it. Next, we ordered drinks: a Long Island Iced Tea and a Sun-Kissed. The Long Island tasted like pure Coke--overly sweet and nearly undrinkable. When I asked for another one, Trinity replied with attitude, saying it would taste "exactly the same" because of the recipe, and seemed annoyed when I still asked her to have another made. The replacement was slightly better, but still far too sweet, basically a hangover in a glass. My partner ordered the Sun-Kissed, and after about twenty minutes, Trinity returned to tell us they were out of strawberry, which is the main flavor of the drink, and only had peach available. We agreed to the change, but then waited another thirty minutes, only to receive what was essentially plain lemonade--no peach, no flavor, nothing. When we politely said we didn't care for the drinks and asked if we could exchange them for shots instead, since we had already paid, Trinity responded sarcastically, reminding us that she had "already said" the drink would taste the same and doubting anything could be done. Eventually, the manager, Danny, came over. She was a bit more pleasant but still seemed rushed and irritated to be speaking with us. She made excuses for the poor food and drinks, interrupted us several times, and offered to comp the shots instead of the drinks. However, when the shots arrived, our drinks were taken away, so we essentially ended up paying for the shots anyway. The only positive part of the night was the owner. He stopped by briefly, was genuinely kind, and clearly knows how to treat customers. Please give him some grace, because the rest of the staff could use serious retraining. He isn't directly responsible for the way his staff reacted to us.

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    Morgan H.

    Great for a Saturday to hangout and have some drinks, listen to live music! Service was good very friendly.

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    Robert K.

    Fun place. We came for the live band and to enjoy ourselves. Wasn't looking for the best food lol. Nachos were decent. A lot of small chips, like they empty at the bottom of the bag on my plate. Luck of the draw I guess. My wife ordered a fish feast but they ran out quickly, so she picked up fajitas. The martini tasted a bit watered down so I ordered beer instead. My wife enjoyed her Chardonnay. Band was great and the service was good. Come here late and have fun.

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    Bill F.

    Wanted something light, something different, something I hadn't eaten in a long time. Was watching the band on their great outdoor patio last night and decided to try their calamari. This was cooked to buttery perfection and was nice and chewed, just the way its supposed to be !!

    Chicken quesadilla about $15
    Lisa N.

    Right off the bat, first impression was meh. Service was rude. You seat yourself, but it's very unclear how ordering works. Our waitress was just blunt and didn't care UNTIL she spilled food all over me when she was collecting the plates when we were done eating. All I was offered was a wet rag to clean off the food. No discount or anything which I know isn't required, but it would've been nice considering she spilled a majority of leftover dark Chicago Italian beef dipping sauce on my clothes and jacket. Good thing I was wearing mostly dark colored clothes otherwise it would've been a whole outfit thrown in the trash on top of an already uncomfortable ride home. Food was okay. Not much flavor honestly. I got a quesadilla (10.99) with chicken (extra 3.99) but there wasn't that much chicken in it. I also asked for the jalapeños on the side but that went ignored. I just ate it anyway since I was hungry and no one even came near us to check on us until we were done anyway. I definitely don't recommend this place honestly. My overall experience and food was probably one of the worst I've ever had :( there's many other restaurants nearby that I'd rather go to and try and I plan on going to those instead.

    Katie F.

    The boys and I stopped in for a drink after experiencing the Parker Car Show, to a packed house at the Tailgate. Course, we weren't the only ones with that idea, so both the interior and outdoor patio were almost entirely full. Luckily, we snagged a sunny spot on the patio with a view of Main Street and the live band getting set up! A server approached us to take our drink order - waters with a side of morning cocktails! On weekends, Tailgate offers buy-1-get-1 mimosas, screwdrivers or bloody's which we eagerly ordered. Bloody for one and screwdrivers (one subbing for Grapefruit juice) for two! When these drinks came out in mini pitchers, I was shocked and excited! However, I'll admit, they were extremely watered down and all of us actually had a hard time finishing them due to the liquor to juice ratio. We stayed for less than 40 minutes before we were on our way - leaving underwhelmed. With the insane crowd and lackluster cocktails, I'm not keen on returning anytime soon but would be willing to try them again when in the area.

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    11 months ago

    Love this place, sitting on the patio listening to music while smoking a cigar is my favorite way to pass my time here

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    Really great patio and delicious food. Service was wonderful from our waitress, bussed, and food runner. Great teamwork. We will return!

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    Food is always good. And be ready to have ari kin good time! Whether it's karaoke or a 80sband!! Party it up

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    Ask the Community - Tailgate Tavern & Grill

    I heard this place has a really good breakfast. Anyone have any notable experiences?

    Food is good. The 2 for 1 drink special till 11:30 is great.

    How much are those pitchers of beer?

    What pitchers of beer? It depends on the brand

    Well behaved dogs allowed at outdoor seating?

    Yes except Friday and Saturday night after 6pm

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    Stopped by here on the way to a friends house. It was around 11am and I was lucky there was still…read moresome goodies left. I decided to pick up a box of various pastries: fruit tarts, cookies, croissants, turnovers, bear claws and a baguette. I arrived at my friends' house knowing they don't really like sweets.. but perhaps they would try some after lunch with some coffee. We cut most of the pastries in fours so we can each get a bite (I have me a sweet tooth...) but to my surprise, they loved every bite!.. and they don't even like sweets! The croissants were buttery and fluffy, the fruit tarts were divine and the baguette was perfect. They were surprised this bakery was right around the corner from their house and insisted on the address as they said they'd want to come back to check the place out. I told them there were lucky to have such an amazing bakery so close to their place. Whenever I'm in the area, I stop in for a treat. One to share, two for me! The employees are always super friendly and helpful too. Definitely a place to check out! It will become a favorite!

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    Great place for breakfast/brunch in Aurora as you head out east toward Gartrell and E470. Heritage…read moreCafe is located in the corner of a strip mall and gets very busy, very quickly, especially on the weekends, so prepare for a wait. (ours was less than 10 minutes) It's worth the wait!! Heritage Cafe has a large menu with a variety of options to choose from. They have boozy brunch cocktails as well if you are so inclined- I was and ordered a Bloody Maria. This was delicious as was the strip of bacon that came with the drink. Yum! We also gave their cinnamon roll a shot, and were very pleased with the gooey, deliciousness of this baked good! I tried the chilaquiles for my main entree and was pleasantly impressed. I did order my eggs sunny side up, and well, they tried but they came out a little over cooked-no biggie though. Our server was very nice and kept tabs on us frequently throughout our meal- this was very much appreciated!

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