Nice place very popular and crowded-- the rack of lamb is spectacular. However, the clams, lobster bisque, and turkey burger were huge disappointment. good service and friendly people read more

The Tiger Tale is a Princeton staple and local eatery which is just down the street from my company's corporate and editorial offices. I've probably eaten here about a half-dozen times over the last 10-15 years. Today myself and two other colleagues gave it a try and the food was good! I had a Shrimp Cocktail and a burger with and sauteed mushrooms which was tasty and hit the spot along with an Iced Tea. My colleagues had fries, some beers and a salad and they were happy with those choices. The service was excellent and we sat at a booth near the bar. We skipped desserts and the atmosphere is that of a Sports Bar with an emphasis on the Princeton Tigers. Parking is ample and the environment is fun and festive and if you want a go to place for lunch or dinner, the Tiger Tale is a wise choice! RECOMMEND! read more

Back at Tiger's Tale. Last time I was there was before the pandemic. Had a few beers, French onion soup, a salad and Jersey burger. Soup was fantastic. Salad and burger were very good. Beers were excellent. If you've never been to the Tiger's Tale it's worth your time. Great atmosphere and the waitress was polite and prompt. read more

I was in the area with my husband and decided to go at Tigers tale. Loved the outdoor seating especially with the cool breeze. I tried cajun veg burger and mozzarella sticks, sangria and orange crimsicle. Food and drinks turned out to be really good. Quantity is very generous in regards to the price. Must go if you are in the area. read more

Great service, always packed, good cocktail list and lots of beers on tap. My only issue is food is hit or miss and the same dishes are not always consistent. I have gotten the drunken mussels a few times and sometimes they are fantastic and other times the dish is so spicy it ruins the flavor. Same with the crab dip. Sometimes it comes out looking like a totally different dish than I ordered the last time. Overall, good American eatery with a large menu and drink selection and good weekly specials like Prime Rib night ($29.99 I believe) and buy one get one free burger nights. read more

Incredible! Bar service! Food at the bar! I travel 60+ miles to come to this place. Just love the bar service and set up. Food never disappoints. read more

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Always great service and The Original Tiger's Tale Chicken Sandwich is always amazing! (Side suggestion add the spicy brown mustard on top, makes it next level!) read more

I recommend the French dip roast beef sandwich. Sooo good. It was a huge portion for only $12-13 read more

The Tiger's Tale - Bars Near Me - Skillman, New Jersey

Great Place for Lunch. My son-in-law invited us to dinner for my daughters birthday. What a disappointment. Started with cokes being mostly seltzer. Had to wait till fixed machine. Waited 45 minutes for food which came out cold. The mashed potatoes were cold, the bernaise sauce was cold, cheese on asparagus was hard, and her steak was rare, when she asked for well done. Yes, they took it back to cook more..Outside was burnt and inside still red. The lobster which was $15.49 to be added was the size of a shrimp. To top it off, she ordered a "special drink" while we ate and she waited for her dinner - the glass had a chip on the rim and she was afraid there was glass in it. Oh well, dinner didn't go as planned. Yes, they did compensate on the check but it ruined a special night out. read more

It is one of the best neighborhood bars I've been too! The bartenders are great, they make great drinks and remember patrons. The food is delicious! Burgers or Ruben are my favorite. ..and they have wide variety of beers. I recommend Tiger Tale for any night out or even lunch :) read more

The Tiger's Tale - popcorn is delicious - Bars Near Me - Skillman, New Jersey

Been coming to this restaurant for 30 years and for the most part it was enjoyable. However, tonight was an awful experience. Specifically, the service at the bar was terrible. The bartenders were more intent on serving their "regulars" rather than helping us. They virtually ignored us and when we were served, our orders were wrong. We could not even get anyone to take our credit card for the bill , never mind our dessert orders. Left cash for the bill with the intent never to return again. I do not recommend this restaurant. read more

How can The Tale get any less than 5 stars? It has bountiful provenance and colorful history back to the Black Barts and Foolish Fox days. Prices are fair. Food is on point for the type of establishment. Drinks are generous pours. The Long Island Iced Teas taste the same as ever (wonderful). The burgers are made with huge fresh meat patties, and cooked to perfection. I visit The Tale for a Chedderburger and several Long Islands whenever I'm in the area, and have since 1977. Long live The Tiger's Tale. read more

The Tiger's Tale - Chedderburger, fries and a pickle. Ambrosia. - Bars Near Me - Skillman, New Jersey

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Sat at the bar and had a fantastic burger that was cooked right in front of me by the bartender on the bar's grill. Nice rustic atmosphere, pleasant staff, and the service was very good. read more

The food and service is outstanding. The prices are very fair. The bar and grill area were very well maintained. We will be back!

They did a great job. All set up outside. Plenty of space between tables. Service was great. Food was perfect. Highly recommended. You'll feel safe. Had great food. King crab legs, fried clams and a steak. Beer three bucks a pint. All good. read more

The Tiger's Tale - a man holding a sign - Bars Near Me - Skillman, New Jersey

Good food. Atmosphere is down and dirty, sort of like a throwback to another time. Service was great.

Food and service were great! We came late, around 10:30 on a Thursday night. Surprised how busy it was. Leigh was our server and she was attentive and nice. We started off with the mozzarella sticks. Piping hot and yummy. The tomato sauce was nice and garlicky. I loved my burger and I asked for medium rare which was cooked perfectly! Probably one of the best burgers I've had in years!! The steak fries were crispy! My husband had the scallops with lobster risotto and it was outstanding!! The decor, and cleanliness, eh! Needs updating. If I were the owners, I would keep the bar area as is. Locals love it. The dining area needs a major overhaul. Really, a pic of dogs showing their catch of dead pheasants? A Stewarts Root Beer sign?? The lighting was harsh and too bright, yet the dining room was dark. Time to update! read more

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I'm glad they're open for pickup and outdoor dining during these trying times. We ate there tonight and it was Great - the food was really good, we had the Reuben and the Lobster roll. If you're worried about social distancing, masks, etc. no need to worry here, all is good . Our waiter, Rob was friendly, helpful and very efficient - I had lost my rewards card and he was able to get me a new one before I left - - so 5 stars Take the time and stop by, you'll like it here read more

I am not one to write reviews however Mark and the Tigers Tale team just catered my daughters wedding on 9/3/22 and I must say they did an excellent job. From Mark being so helpful in the planning, the flexibility with the menu, the hard working staff, the hot fresh food and the fare pricing I just can't say enough good things. Bottom line, if your doing an event near Princeton I strongly recommend considering the Tigers Tale team. read more

Great service, friendly atmosphere, but the food is not as good as it used to be. Took my older teens, the burgers were dry but the onion rings rocked. The cocktail was way too sweet. My hubby and I have been going there, on and off, for 15 years or so. Maybe my expectations have changed, but it is not as reliable as it used to be. read more

What a shame. I took my kids here for a birthday dinner. I so regret my choice. I ordered a rack of lamb special! The meat was grey at best the flavor was so off. I specifically asked if the rice was home cooked as I cook quite well... it tasted of chalk. My son ordered ahi tube rare it came crispy over cooked and with a load of "mush" as garnish. My daughter ordered flames and I wish I took of picture of what they present because it was horrendous. French onion soup did not have ONE single onion in it! Absolutely horrible experience. The staff was very kind. Slow at best took us an hour or so to eat with three tables in the entire establishment. Then after I complain about my food I'm told "we'll kitchens closed now so we can't fix it for you" and they didn't even attempt to take it off the bill. So no one ate dinner and I spent $125 I would never even pull in the parking lot again. Sad because I remember this place being amazing just a few years back. read more

A mainstay and popular well established restaurant and bar in this area. Pros are the daily specials which can attract a crowd. I really liked specialty cocktails like cucumber martini. Cons a bit overpriced on some items. I had the french dip. I've been ordering this at many other places and this ranked on the lower side in terms of size and bread. My GF and I each had a sandwich and drink which came to $70 without tip. Ummm??? I think they charged alot to substitute fries for veggies. Not sure if this happens often but order was wrong and had to be returned. read more

Let me start by saying that the food was very very good. The problem is their heating system. Apparently the bar side gets much to hot, so they lower the heat and absolutely FREEZE out the customers on the restaurant side. They said that it's an old building and there is nothing they can do! How about this? Purchase some space heaters and warm up the people keeping your business open, just as much as your bar crowd is. This place makes enough money to figure out how to add heat to the restaurant side. It's obvious they've not spent a penny in upgrades in decor, so how about some heat? Also, I ordered a hamburger. Sometimes I want the bun, sometimes I don't. I always take anything I do not eat home. I usually feed it to the birds. I decided last night, that I didn't want to eat the bun, so I set it aside on another dish. The server decided to chastise me by saying, "next time just say that you don't want a bun". Ummmm, ty but I hadn't decided at the time of my order if I wanted it. Sometimes I eat a top or a bottom. I didn't think I was required to justify my eating preferences to the help. I still gave her a more than 20% tip because I am not a Karen! I don't think I will be returning, as The Rocky Hill in is right down the block. read more

Tigers tale still has the best cheeseburgers. Nobody comes close. I drive all over looking for great burgers. Nobody can beat tigers tale.

Very popular after work. Food and service are also good. Beer is cold. Is that eighty five characters yet?

What a complete disappointment, on many levels. We've now tried the place twice and I have to say, both times the place fell completely flat for me. Seriously, I feel like freakin Gordon Ramsay on Kitchen Nightmares: while I've no idea what goes on in the kitchen, there's just some unacceptable things here. We ordered their 'crab dip', which advertised being made with blue crab: what came to us was a dish full of crab stick (imitation crab) - not something I would have ordered, had I known: when your menu has clams and oysters on it however, you don't really anticipate seeing freakin krab in the crab dip. The bar pie was good. Next time in we ordered a lobster roll and a chipotle chicken cheesesteak (on the special menu, both of them). While the lobster roll is advertised as being made with 'lobster salad', it should have been advertised as being made with 'lobster tinted mayo': seriously, it was a mayo sandwich. The chipotle chicken sandwich? Quite possibly one of the worst chicken sandwiches I've ever had: the chicken was CLEARLY precooked and then just heated up as you actually can't possibly dry out a chicken that much on just a single cooking. It's then doused in chipotle mayo to try to make up for the dryness: I literally could not swallow the chicken...it was THAT dry. I've had a better sandwich from a couple of different chain sandwich shops. Worst part is that there's no reason for it: cooking chicken breast takes under 5 minutes on a skillet top. Was saving 2 minutes really THIS important to you, with an empty restaurant and no other to-go orders waiting? The menu on this place reads so great, and maybe I'm spoiled (based on other reviews it seems this place is pretty popular), but I've given it two tries and won't be back for a third. read more

Im really happy i went here during my visit in Montgomery NJ! The foods a but oricey but the portions are huge and I really enjoyed the outdoor atmosphere. We had the bang bang shrimp which was excellent but the chipotle tacos were just ok (they use the same shrimp as the bang bang). Definitely recommend The Tigers Tale! read more

The Tiger's Tale - Chipotle Shrimp Tacos 6.3/10 - Bars Near Me - Skillman, New Jersey

Food is OK and the service is trying their best, and they are always busy or packed to the gills. Got to say that my favorite place is the bar even though it's hard to get seats there. read more

I sat at a table peering at the patrons, my two friends, and the surroundings when I came to the realization that this bar and grill is analogous to the parallel universe theory. There must have been a drink special you say. There was, $3 Sam Adams Winter on a Thursday. But never mind that. Because, you see, at the side of almost every U.S. route, there sits a bar just like this. They will all have wooden interiors, relatively dark lighting, Americana menu, Sportscenter, and random drink specials. Then there are, most probably, three normal dudes sitting at a normal looking table at every one of these places. The faces are different, ages, body shapes, but yet still, three blokes at a bar on the side of a road. These gentlemen ordered food that all of those other gentlemen probably did as well. The french dip came with a flavorful au jus. Fish and chips, flounder, and good meaty fries. Burger cooked to the correct temperature, enveloped with blackened grill char. Typical things you'd find at a typical stretch of highway. Even the conversation was ordinary of three dudes, mostly phallic humor. And in this confined dimension of the multiverse, the Tiger's Tale exhibited all the traits of a proper roadside eatery. read more

The Tiger's Tale - Not cod, but not bad. - Bars Near Me - Skillman, New Jersey

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The Tigers Tale never fails to please. The food is excellent, as is the service. A special shout-out goes to Lucy, our regular server. She is a consummate professional that clearly enjoys what she does. On our last visit, we had oysters, steamers and burgers. All were excellent and prepared as requested. read more

Consistency and tasty. Not fancy dining but everything you want from a local bar with upscale food. Value is also there. Definitely recommend. read more

Was in town for a night visiting. Went to the busy area by the school and there were lines and 1 hr waits at almost every restaurant. My brother said "Let's drive over to the Tiger's Tale". We hopped in the car and were there in 3 minutes. It too was crowded but there is a lot of seating at and around the bar and there happened to be a high top table available so we grabbed it. Seemed like it is a favorite for regulars. Plenty of families waiting for tables and lots of people at the bar chatting and watching the TVs. Our waitress was great! Very professional, as in "I've got this covered - This ain't my first rodeo!!" kinda way. Asked her for suggestions and she gave us a few. Had the Cajun Angels as an app (her sugg). Shrimp and Bacon - say no more! They were delicious. My brother had the French Onion Soup and Chili and a Salad which he said were all great! We shared an order of the Polish Sliders (her sugg again) - I loved these! Kielbasa, pierogis, sauerkraut on Hawaiian rolls with a side of spicy mustard. Did I say I loved these!!!! I also had the ribs - which were good, but nothing outstanding. the other things we had were so good that I would experiment with the menu a little more next time. Of course you know there'd be Cajun Angels and Polish Sliders on the table! read more

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It's your friendly neighborhood bar! Some things... The first door in is light. The second door in is heavy!!! One time I was here on Valentine's Day and this stranger woman talked to me about how important it is to wash your face every night and how you can put makeup on with a tissue and how you should never put makeup on with the same makeup thing. They have one of those amazing touch tunes jukebox things that connects to the Internet, which connects to the app, which is connected to my smartphone, which is connected to my visa. The bartenders are also the grill cooks. THE BARTENDERS ARE ALSO THE GRILL COOKS. THE BARTENDERS ARE ALSO THE GRILL COOKS. What I said before should raise your eyebrows. How IMPRESSIVE is that?!!!! I've never been a bartender. Except at private events. But I have worked in the food industry for years and I've seen how insane the bar gets and every SINGLE bartender I have EVER seen on a crazy night is JUST. MAKING. DRINKS. It is like superhero status that the bartenders actually cook food that is insane that is INSANELY AMAZING!!!!! What?!!! WAAAAT?!!! They give you popcorn when you sit at the bar. It's standard movie theater popcorn. Which is to say it's good and, well, let's say horrifying to registered dietitians. I've obviously never sat anywhere except at the bar EXCEPT for one time when I sat at a booth in the bar and my boyfriends father ordered the Prime Rib Wellington off their special menu and I was like "if they have a special menu?" and then I LOOKED at the special menu and IT IS HUMONGOID. Their regular menu has some good dishes. These are some of the good dishes: 1. Thirsty Mallard. It's great, get that. Don't take a bite for three minutes once you are served, it is hot, and you will be sorry. 2. Cajun Chicken Sandwich. It is served on garlic bread and that is all you need to know. 3. Pork Roll Sandwich. It is not called that, I have never eaten one, but I saw one the other day and wanted to fling myself over the bar and land on it face first. 4. I'm torn on nachos supreme. If you like cheese cheese cheese, you will like that that that. 5. My boyfriend claims their Caesar salad is legitimate and I will vouch for him. If it's not good, it's mostly his fault but I'm sure it's going to be more than palatable. Val is my favorite, most gorgeous and happy and silly and wonderful lady bartender. Hi val. The price is right, the food is alright, the vibe is great, the location is perfection, and I will be back for more reasons than the ones I listed above because this is a lot, even for me. read more

The Tiger's Tale - The Apple Crisp a La Mode is SUPER sweet, delicious, huge, sweet, crispy, and perfect to share...with like three other people. - Bars Near Me - Skillman, New Jersey

This was my first time here. From the minute I walked in I knew this was no ordinary restaurant and bar. There was a large lunch crowd, and the menu had daily specials.They also serve dinner.You have a choice of sitting at the bar or the high top tables that surround it. If you want something a little more quiet they also have a dining room. My waitress came over immediately. She first took our drink order. They have many beers on tap and interesting micro brews.I tried a peanut butter, chocolate porter named Sweet Baby Jesus! At first I tasted peanut butter. On my second sip I tasted hits of chocolate. Then finally the porter. The Tiger's Tale has a nice lunch menu. They have an interesting selection of food from Alligator Sausage, German food , hot and cold sandwiches,burgers, chicken, salads etc. My favorite was the Grouper Ruben sandwich with fries. When my sandwich came out it was amazing! Fresh plump grouper on a marble rye bread. The grouper sandwich was topped with cole slaw, Russian dressing, and melted Swiss cheese oozing out of the sides. It was the perfect combination .The sandwich was huge! They don't skimp on any ingredients!! I was pleasantly surprised,the grouper melted in my mouth. I've eaten this sandwich many times living in Florida. I must say this was the best Grouper Ruben sandwich I have ever eaten. One of my friends ordered the alligator sausage hogie. It was also nicely done and seasoned. This item is unusual for this area. As we all were eating I saw many dishes coming out from the kitchen. The burgers and sandwiches looked great! The salads were huge.The Tiger's Tale really serves quality food and drinks! The staff is very friendly and welcoming. The clientele all looked very happy. They have a private parking lot and easy access. The dress and atmosphere is very relaxed and casual. I can't wait to return . This is one place I can come to over and over again. read more

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Been coming here on and off for over a decade now and if there's one word to describe this place, it's consistency. It's a go to bar for the locals and a staple of the community. The decor and the menu have remained largely unchained, which is one of things people tend to like about it. As far as bars go, the food is actually pretty good. Burgers and chicken sandwiches are specifically good.. You can always look forward to a bowl of fresh made popcorn when you sit at the bar and the service is always friendly. On Friday and Saturday nights (like all bars) it can be especially crowded. In general there isn't a lot of room to maneuver around, so it's especially bad on the crowded nights. Almost to the point where you're better off leaving or going elsewhere. There are however tables in another section of the bar for sit down dinners, which present a lot more space. Good bar, good food but nothing special. A cool place to come if you're in the area, but better bar selections a short drive away in Princeton. read more

We've passed by this place numerous times over the past year, and there was always smoke coming out the back. BBQ! So we stopped in for a light lunch today. Basically, this is what TGIF or the other places want to be--an authentic local sports bar with food and friendly people who don't need flair. Music is the typical classic rock, setting is dark wood with old signs and mirrors, a decent selection of beers on tap (not stupendous, but decent), and an extensive bar like menu. From the seasonal beer selections, I chose Honey Moon and Jim got a light tasting but dark Flying Fish. The Honey Moon was very light, and the Flying fish slightly chocolately, but watery (it was hot and muggy today, so they were actually perfect). Way too many items on the menu, so I settled for the cajun wings and Jim got the half slab of ribs, which came with salad (huge--your choice with or without salad shrimp and chopped hardboiled eggs). The salad was great. I usually hate salad shrimp, but here they had been thawed properly and actually tasted like sweet shrimp, not paste. The cajun wings were a bit greasy for me, but they'll be great in tomorrow's chicken salad. Not at all salty, but blackened. The seasoning didn't do much for them, I hate to say. The ribs were tender--not fall off the bone, but tender. Good pig flavour. The sauce tasted like Heinz 57 Sauce. A familiar taste that is good if that is what you like. Corn bread was more cake like. Applesauce as expected, and fries good. I regret not ordering the boardwalk fries (or whatever their name for it is): battered and fried fries, served with cheese sauce. I'm not pregnant, as far as I know, but these I've been craving. And I'm not even a beachgoer. They simply sounded really good. Friendly service, decent food and atmosphere. With 2 beers, an appetizer, 1 glass of wine, and half order of ribs, $49 including tax and tip. read more

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Been here for lunch a couple of times and it's an okay spot for lunch - pretty much what you would expect. There's a pretty extensive menu filled with bar type food. Sandwiches, salads, soups, sliders, burgers, lots if apps, etc. I got a Cesar salad with the Cajun chicken, which was good and well seasoned. However, I asked for dressing on the side and it came dressed - heavily dressed... Others got the lobster roll, Cajun chicken sandwich, and chicken quesadilla. Everyone seemed to like it and they didn't skimp the lobster roll, which was appreciated! Bar was also pretty crowded for a Tuesday at lunch! read more

The Tiger's Tale - Cajun chicken Cesar salad - Bars Near Me - Skillman, New Jersey

This food is kinda of good but the burger was dry and everything else was ok onion rings were good "No cap"

So disappointed...we have been going to Tigers Tale at least twice a month for the past 10 years and will not be going back for some time. I've been trying to support our local eateries during this difficult time but tonight's dinner was sub-par at best. I had the Chicken Parm a la vodka- chicken was over cooked- easy to see the breading was burnt, I had to ask for extra sauce for the pasta and the garlic bread was stale. My husband ordered a steak- medium/rare, on the rare side. The steak was medium- medium well. He sent it back and then the side of asparagus were limp and over cooked. Like all of that was not bad enough half way through the dinner there was a foul order-sewage odor that persisted until we left. When we asked the waiter he said it happens. Do not sit on the North side of the building!!! read more

It wasn't that good. The food was very greasy and the scallops and lobster risotto was pact with too much butter. I was also very displeased with the #bluelivesmatter flag. i think that is extremely racist and i hate that i had to spend money at a restaurant that did so. The cost wasn't worth the quallity of the food read more