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    Tandem American Eatery

    4.1 (120 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    TANDEM AMERICAN EATERY ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Wings
    Michael P.

    We've eaten and Tandem American Eatery twice in the last few months now and really enjoy it! Lots of restaurants claim to have "elevated" American food or comfort food, or some variation. But Tandem actually delivers on that premise. I'm the type of diner who doesn't order a wide variety of dishes once I find something I like in a given restaurant, but there are quite a few great looking dishes here, and while I love and tend to order the crispy chicken sandwich whenever I'm here, I finally had the burger on the last visit. And it really WAS all that it's cracked up to be. I don't know if it's the blend of meats, the seasoning, the bacon (yes, the bacon is not to be missed), or all of it together, but it was hugely satisfying. Lots of people say "don't order a burger here, you can get a burger anywhere; order one of the specialty dishes," but you gotta try the burger at least once. Lots of variations / preparations too, but I stuck with the classic American with the bacon added. My wife usually orders the lobster roll, which she loves. Not only is the lobster itself really good - not too mayonnaisey or sloppy, not over seasoned, just perfect - but they also have a gluten-free hoagie roll, and the roll itself is pretty good! You usually end sentences like that with "for a gluten-free roll," but in this case, it's just a good roll. The chicken wings are excellent as well. Really crispy, but moist and tender on the inside. The skin is just great. And you can get the sauce on the side (we like to control the amount). The natural fries are also just about perfect too. Salt and pepper is our preparation of choice and you can actually taste the pepper!! Like the wings, they're crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. You can actually taste the potato, not just feel the crunchiness. And the service can't be beat either. Adrian is an outstanding server - personable, knowledgeable, attentive, warm and welcoming, all over the service experience. Trace is also a great server. Friendly, approachable, pleasant, he put up with our shenanigans (just that we're a little high maintenance), helpful (he recommended a configuration of the burger he thought I'd like and I DID), he just did a great job. Really enjoy this place and look forward to the next time!

    john h.

    We came on Easter Sunday, it was not easy finding a restaurant with availability at 2:00pm. My son ordered the Shrimp and Lobster roll, it was excellent. My wife ordered the BBQ Bacon Burger, she like it. I ordered the Breakfast Rueben, it was steaming when it arrived, i had to wait 5 minutes for it to cool down. It was good, although the corned beef was pretty salty. The Service was very good and the restaurant had sort of a sports bar vibe at the bar side to resaraunt.

    Rueben on marbled rye
    Gale M.

    Last night we visited Tandem to watch the UA slaughter NAU and have dinner. (Tandem has ESPN+ and we don't .) There was nice-sized crowd, still both table and bar seating were available. One room has a giant TV and smaller televisions circle the bar and additional seating area. Service is always great. The hostess warmly welcomed us. Ayana, the owner made sure we were seated where we could see the game. The volume and closed captioning were great. But the food! The hub ordered the gourmet burger and beer special for $20. He enjoys Barrio Blonde and Tandem has it. The burgers are huge and deliciously seasoned. I've enjoyed many meals there but hadn't tried the Rueben, and that was what I was in the mood for. The Rueben is so good it needs its own paragraph. The marbled pumpernickel rye was stuffed with the best corned beef I've had in years. Tandem makes their own corned beef and it is so tender and so flavorful. The melted cheese, sauerkraut, and sauce were plentiful and the sandwich was perfectly grilled. It could not have been more delicious. Tandem's sandwiches and burgers are accompanied by a generous serving of house-made potato chips. Talk about gilding the lily! I took half of my Rueben home and had it for lunch today. It reheated beautifully in the oven and I was a happy girl.

    Emma D.

    On a Sunday morning the service was ok there seemed to be 2 servers for the whole place which was fine it wasn't too busy. The short rib fries were good but the meat was a little too mushy and they got soggy quick. I burger was a very decent size and had good flavor. We had the breakfast orange martini which was good but will probably pass next time. My kids enjoyed the kids burgers

    Erika P.

    We stopped into Tandem for Sonoran Restaurant Week and to try their brunch! $35 got us a stack of 3 pancakes (3 delicious options to pick from- we went with the berry and lemon curd which was incredible) and two omelets. We opted for the Southwestern (so much meat and the housemate salsa is so good) and the Florentine which is a mushroom lovers dream! The perfect option for sharing and sampling a couple options! They have dinner/lunch menus for SRW plus their regular menus as well! Definitely worth the drive from OV. And we will absolutely be back to check out the picnic baskets they offer for a trip up Mount Lemmon! The service was fantastic- the gal was on her own up front but handling it all great. The spot itself is unassuming but comfortable in that local way.

    Short rib toast and bacon toast.
    Beth S.

    First time here after hearing about them since they opened. The menu was more extensive then I expected, with burgers, sandwiches and of course toast. You can pick two toasts with toppings for right around $17. I picked the short ribs toast , with pickled onions, bbq sauce, cheddar cheese and the diced home bacon toast with roasted tomato, scallions and aioli. The daughter got the ribs as well, and the chicken salad toast with apples, walnuts and cranberries. You get two slices of each choice, so four slices total. The bread is fantastic. Perfectly toasted and nice flavor to it. The toppings were generous, especially the cranberries on the chicken salad. I was a little surprised the walnuts were just large chunks of walnut on top, versus them being chopped and maybe incorporated into the chicken salad, but I guess it makes it easy to keep off for those with allergies? Huge bar area, if just want to sit at a bar.

    Christina Z.

    Visited twice for dinner and have left satisfied and full after both meals! Staff is friendly, and the food is tasty. We've primary tried their burgers and appetizers, but they have an extensive menu including sandwiches, salads, toasts, and pastas. The wild mushroom burger was really good - the mushrooms and onions added a nice umami and sweet flavor. My husband had the black and blue burger which he enjoyed as well. Both burgers came with a side of housemade chips - not too oily and a nice crunch. We shared the truffle fries which were a huge serving. I've also had the southwest chicken (an appetizer) as an entree - not too heavily breaded and the chicken wasn't dried out. It came with a side of ranch fries which were standard, but the cilantro lime dressing was like a citrusy creamy dip. The fresh made lemonades are delicious and refreshing - I've gotten the strawberry twice and left with a refill to go to save for later.

    Wellington
    Marla R.

    A person in a FB group recommended I come here when I was looking for Beef Wellington. I'm so happy I took that person's advice. I love how the bar area is separated with a pony wall as it allowed my friend and I to enjoy quiet conversation while we ate. The place was clean and our server was attentive and friendly. I got the Wellington appetizer and a huge portion of fries. There is an option of a smaller portion and we should have gone with that. The Wellingtons were delicious and the fries didn't disappoint although they looked a bit better than they tasted. I can't explain why. That said, I would get them again. My friend loved her sweet potato ravioli. She said it was very rich and filling. I'm only in town for a week but I'm making plans to go back before I leave.

    Jessica P.

    Big open restaurant with plenty of seating. The bar is huge and has plenty of TVs. The server was new and so sweet and did a great job as she was learning! I ordered a burger cooked medium and it was great! I wish you could sub the house chips for fries, but they do offer a side of fries for $3.00 so it worked out. Worth swinging by if you're in the area!

    Short rib Wellington
    Anna T.

    We have been several times. Today it was breakfast. The short rib hash is out of this world. Tender and flavorful. Being from the south, I would've preferred a little more gravy, but it was delicious nonetheless. My son had the breakfast burger. He ate the meat off of it but didn't read carefully and missed the apple butter on it. He isn't a fan of sweet and savory mixed together. He also tried the Carmel crunch coffee drink and slurped it right down. This is a new favorite. Especially since it hasn't been all that crowded when we have gone.

    Lobster roll
    Rosalyn D.

    I'm from New England, and I have missed the seafood... The middle of the desert is not exactly the best place to get fresh fish! This is the best seafood I've had in Tucson so far. I had a really decent lobster roll, my partner had an open sandwich. We were both really happy with everything, flavors, portion sizes, Service. I will definitely be back.

    Brunch hash with short ribs, wild mushrooms, fried diced potatoes, two fried eggs, and a demi-glace
    Jesse T.

    We stopped by Tandem for our first visit, and it definitely won't be our last! This is a neighborhood gem we've missed out on. The restaurant is spacious, and the sound level is just right to hear your party and not everyone else's conversations. I really, really, really appreciated not all the TVs were set to sports. Nice touch for couples who aren't 100% sporty. Our waiter was warm with just the right amount of attentiveness so we didn't feel bothered or abandoned. He brought his kind personality to us immediately, which is more rare lately. Now, the food! I got the brunch hash with short ribs, wild mushrooms, fried diced potatoes, two fried eggs, and a demi-glace. The short rib hash was so rich, and the texture was melt in your mouth on the short ribs themselves, complimented by perfectly crunchy potatoes. While it was a tiny salty to me, I must also say I'm a bit sensitive to salt compared to the rest of my family. My partner had a breakfast with their house bacon, which is miles apart from what you can get at the grocery store. It was thick, smoky, and rendered just right! We also had a couple of pints of 805, and I loved that they used frosty pint glasses that felt sturdy and tall. The glasses were a nice touch reminding this isn't another beer at home. I really look forward to our next visit and hope that they'll add more taps and bottles and cans. Wish I would've had room for dessert!

    Garlic truffle fries
    William M.

    We went in on a Friday evening and it wasn't too busy so we were seated right away. I had the short rib Philly and while it was good, I could of used a tab bit more meat. The house made chips were great! The wife and shared a large order of garlic truffle fries and they were delicious and abundant! Washed it down with a cold Kilt Lifter and I was good for the night! The scene was good and will come back again to try something else.

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    Excellent service and really good food, I had a great Rueben on rye. Quiet at lunch time so we could talk with our friends

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    Great food and service. Everything we've had there has been good. Burgers are especially good. Bruce

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