Uncle Tank's Kitchen & Bar in Somerset, NJ, offers an old school bar feel with great food. I have to start this review off with my party walked in late. Kitchen was basically closed down and they still open the kitchen up and served us. Just for that hospitality I'm giving them 5 stars on service. I was told they have been open for over 50 years but had a newer owner that did a ton of renovation. We had an amazing conversation with an old WWI vet about this being his first bar he went to and has never stopped. The menu has a strong selection of bar food and appetizers like fried pickles and buffalo wings. We got the Garlic Parmesan Wings and they hit the spot. Uncle Tank's is known for its burgers, particularly the "Tank's Build A Burger," which is juicy and cooked to perfection. The bar at Uncle Tank's features a robust selection of craft beers, cocktails, and wines. The cocktail list includes creative options that change seasonally and does the local craft beers. Uncle Tank's is a fantastic spot for anyone looking to hangout with friends or the local crowd from the neighborhood. read more

Back on July 3rd at 6:15 pm Reservation via online Always friendly greeting Cheese burger with crinkle fries 1 Tankaritus too Highly recommend read more

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this spot is very charming, with a smaller dining area separated from their bar room. Service was accommodating and swift. We started with a pretzel, and were surprised to get two! The dipping sauce options were delicious, both spins on regular beer cheese. We had fish n chips and another sandwich, which included a spin on a French onion soup for dipping sauce. Both were divine, and satisfied our hunger! Great spot for a solid meal. read more

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Great food and service. I love the attention they give to the dogs. Very nice that dog food orders go toward helping shelter!

Great service from the bartenders, delicious desserts, and great drinks. Casual and fun atmosphere, especially on the right half of the restaurant where the bar is. All of the chicken sandwiches & burgers that I've had here were great. But the roast beef on the Big Dipper sandwich was overdone & a bit chewy. My friend said the same about the Big Bad Wolf sandwich that has pork belly and pulled pork. Overall this spot is great for a casual lunch or hanging out at the bar for drinks. read more

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Burgers were delicious so were the truffle fries . Honestly I was stuffed after the burger . The ambiance made me feel at home with my nerd self . This is the way read more

We had the grill cheese special wow to die for absolutely amazing Jose bartender awesome

We got takeout from Uncle Tanks for the first time today. At pickup the staff was super friendly and our order was prompt. We got the veg chili and Cobbled Together salad with blackened chicen added. Top notch food! We will definitely return. read more

The food was good. I had the sweet Carolina and my wife did the cheeseburger with fries. The sandwiches were nice and hot and everything was fresh. Our server was very friendly and he received we tried the black cherry soda and it was so good. The place a nice little quiet spot to go to and enjoy a good meal. read more

Uncle Tank’s - American Near Me - Franklin Township, New Jersey

I have been here before. I remembered how great the food was so I bought a bestie and her doggie and 2 others. We sat outside and Tyler quickly approached us with a smile. It was a lovely evening. We ordered our and our dinner. All had to try each other's food as we were all bragging about how delicious it was . It was a great evening under the stars and Uncle Tank's was amazing!! read more

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Went twice so far with different sets of friends,food is good, everyone enjoyed their meals! A good place to take friends and visitors when they came to town. read more

Really good sandwiches. Really fun place with great service. The appetizers looked delicious. Plenty of parking and easy to get to. Highly recommended. read more

We were looking for somewhere to dine with our pups and we're so glad we found Uncle Tank's! You can't find a more dog friendly place than this! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming of us and our dogs. Our server Trevor was awesome! We dined outside since we had our pups and were able to order from the dog menu for them. --Proceeds are donated to a local shelter. There's an area with a few tables outside some were bench style. We opted for way more apps than we could handle but everything was delicious. Also love that you can order nachos in different sizes. Our drinks were good as well. You definitely don't want to skip out on dessert or the house hot sauce. Our dogs had the best time. We look forward to returning. :) read more

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Back at Uncle Tanks for a Saturday night dinner! This time, I opted for saviry Mamma Mia sausage dip with crostini bead, Bruschetta that was to die for with its perfectly light and crunchy flavor and my absolute fave Chesapeake fries with that Old Bay seasoning and delicious queso and topped it all off with my face Blue Raspberry Lemonade. I also got a Drunk Tank pizza for later because you cant gp wrong with fried chicken and vodka sauce on pizza! read more

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Hats off to uncle Tanks they know how to do it right. Good food, good company. Well done

Such a lovely place, and very pet-friendly! Everyone who took care of us was wonderful - super friendly, kind service. They immediately brought us a water bowl for our dog and even had a special dog menu (which, of course, we had to get something from - it benefits a local shelter!). Our food was delicious - we got burgers (one turkey BYO, and the other a featured beef burger) and the truffle Parmesan fries to share. Even the side salad was great! This was a stop on a road trip but if we're ever coming through near the area again, we would come back in a heartbeat. Highly recommend, and especially if you're looking for a dog-friendly patio with good food and amazing people! read more

This is such a great hidden gem! First time eating here and each item was better than the last. The spot is small inside but we went right at dinner time, about 5 PM, and got an inside table right away. Our food was a bit slow to come out but our server was quick to apologize and we of course were in no hurry. Overall, a great dinner and experience! We will definitely be back and be sure to bring in our puppy to experience the puppy menu! read more

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Super fun place located not too far away in an area I have never been to before. Easy parking and outside, dog friendly, seating. Inside it looks a little bit like a brewery with some table games (and a pair of guitars on the wall that are apparently available for people that can actually play). Service is friendly, and the menu covers probably enough ground to keep anyone happy. The Grilled Cheese - House-roasted turkey breast, tomato, roasted garlic aioli, provolone (weekly special) was very good though the house made chips were a little bit too well done. The OMG!!! I LOVE THAT! - Spinach and articoke dip at its hot and gooey finest, served with grilled garlic crostini starter was a fresh take on something I have seen many times on menus elsewhere. I wish the beer list was a little more crafty, but I am not going to fault them on that. I like that they seem to keep their website up to date, and you can actually review the specials and current selections for drink without going there to find out. read more

Uncle Tank’s - Grilled Cheese - House-roasted turkey breast, tomato, roasted garlic aioli, provolone - American Near Me - Franklin Township, New Jersey

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Awesome place with a great family vibe. I can't tell you guys how much my daughter enjoys the drinks !!!! From the soups to the pizza we always enjoy them all ! Plenty of parking and outdoor setting for the summer . read more

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So I was invited to meet with a friend here. This place is absolutely amazing from the decor, the bathrooms, the food and rhe employees. It is very hard in my opinion to find a place to go out foe freinds thar actually has good food. Really good tasting food. Besides the wings and bar pies. Theee menu is very diverse. The bar tenders are funny friendly attentive and make it foe a nice atmosphere and experience. I have had a few dishes heee. Thus in one of my favorites. But it doesnt mean the others fall short. They are at rhe same level as my rigotini Bolegnease. From the sauce, the meat and pasta cooked perfectly. They are very consistent which is a plus. IF YOUR IN THE AREA OR PASSING THROUGH I HIGHLY SUGGEST THIS LOCATION. read more

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The food was delicious! The pizza is very thin and they have a variety of options. The sandwiches were also tasty. Kathy was the manager there and she did a great job setting up our party of 6 that grew to 10 during a very busy Saturday night. Thank you Kathy and Uncle Tanks for a great dinner! read more

Great casual atmosphere and awesome food! Highly recommend UT's. Our favorite is the Sweet Carolina sandwich read more

I had a horrible experience at Uncle Tanks. This was my second visit. I ordered the IL Caprese sandwich with crispy chicken. It came out with a huge sub roll and 3 chicken tenders on it. When you order crispy chicken, why would you ever expect it to be a sandwich with chicken tenders. I told the manager and asked for something else. The manager insisted and came back twice to my table to tell me that crispy chicken is not a chicken cutlet. They refused to give me my money back. The customer is never right at this place. They have no respect for customers. I will never be back! read more

I had an AMAZING experience at Uncle Tanks! This was my second visit & I ordered the IL Caprese sandwich with crispy chicken... It was near the best thing I ever put in my mouth! Also, The manager and her son were just the sweetest duo ever (Kathy & Tyler, ask for them!). Besides the great service, they provided even better conversation. If it wasn't for the amazing chicken in that sandwich, I would've gone back over and over just to hang out with them LOVE LOVE LOVE read more

We have been here a few times. It's quite close for us and it's fantastic having something so close to home. The restaurant is always busy. Definitely loud but the food and service is great. They have some great specials that are always tasty and their regular menu is also sufficiently different and good to set them apart from standard bar fare. They do an amazing job decorating for various holidays and I love their support for local animal shelters and dog friends! Refinery Chris it out of you are looking for a familiar taste with a twist. read more

It was our first time here today, the food we got was so good! We got wings and the crinkle fries.. the dips were so good! The chipotle ranch was chef's kiss! Also the staff are so warm and welcoming! They made us feel so welcomed to this place and came up few times to check how was our food, if we needed anything.. wed definitely be back to try other foods they offee. We made a quick stop while waiting for our daughter to come out of school down the street. read more

Uncle Tank’s - Mardi Gras Fries.. so good with the Chipotle Ranch dip! - American Near Me - Franklin Township, New Jersey

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This was our first visit here but you wouldn't know it. The staff was very welcoming and treated us like family. The food was superb! We will definitely be returning! read more

Stopped here while we were on a long drive, did not disappoint. Our server was super friendly and attentive and brought out all of our food in a timely manner. All the food we ordered was delicious and they had great gluten free options available. We sat outside which was really nice. read more

This is a cute little tavern with a friendly atmosphere sat at the bar and the bartender was quick and super helpful. The drinks are strong and flavorful. We ordered a delicious burger with fries which was so flavorful and cooked to perfection. We also ordered the pretzel braids which were hot with two choices of sauces. Great place to grab a drink eat and relax and unwind. read more

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Great food! Wings are excellent. Extremely friendly staff, love supporting family owned businesses.

Very fresh American style food . Hot , decent prices and portions great atmosphere. Local neighborhood spot . Service was fast and quick

Sat at the bar both times and really enjoyed my experiences. The food is very good and pretty garlicky. I had the Van Helsing, a garlic chicken sandwich, and it was delicious. I upcharged for fries and I'm glad I did because they paired well with the Dijon horseradish and tomato coulis sauces I decided to order. Another time, I ordered the chicken Pisa and this might be my favorite so far. The marinara was fresh and garlicky and the shaved cheeses added richness. I tried the bread pudding, which was pumpkin flavor at the time, and it was so tasty. The whipped cream added some creaminess to it and the whole pecans added a great crunch. I also tried the specialty cocktails and they were pretty good. The service is amazing and welcoming. The bartenders were great and the owner was really friendly. I came after work both times and it was a nice place to unwind, watch TV, or play on my phone. Bonus points for the purse hooks and the sockets. Highly recommended! read more

Passed by a few times over the years and wasn't drawn in by the appearance but read the good reviews and decided to try it. Great calamari & wings and decent beer list. Pork belly sandwich was meh. Pleasant servers. Looking forward to going back and trying more. read more

Went on a Sunday - never been and it gave the ambiance of a "dive bar" on the web. Everything is so clean (not a bad thing), menu items are amazing. However, it just doesn't make sense. The bar attendees seem to be locals and are loud, obv having a good time but it's a small space so it's almost obnoxious. Th bartender is using a jigger for her drinks (sadly we had a weak margarita) and the manager thought it was a good time to take inventory - just bizarre. Wings were ok, pierogis were delicious and so was the bacon cheeseburger. It ended up being $26 for a margarita bc we asked for a shot. Not sure I would come back. Sadly had higher expectations. read more

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Good food, fast service, nice atmosphere. It's my favorite lunch place in the area. Love the Can't Bai Mi Love sandwich.

Food was good and delivery was pretty quick. The only issue was dressing was on the salad and not on the side as ordered.

First time at this restaurant for lunch today! Had Hanna for our server! She was super sweet made recommendations knows the menu well! Had the pizza , pierogies, French dip, French onion soup! Staff was great! We definitely will be back! Thank you read more

Went for dinner on a week night and really enjoyed ourselves. We ordered wings(buffalo) for an appetizer then 2 entrees - roast beef sandwich and a burger. All the food was great. We also had 2 cocktails that were great in flavor and well priced. The only piece that needed improvement was the service. We had to ask for water more than three times but the rest was good. read more

My mom and I went away for a weekend to the Philadelphia Flower Show and Grounds for Sculpture in NJ. I was researching some smaller towns along the way for us to stop on the way there and back to walk around or get something to eat. My research led me to Uncle Tanks. The menu could not have been more perfect for us in terms of having a variety of things we each like. My mom typically eats meat-free meals and loves pasta while I have some food allergies and love sandwiches. We have Polish heritage so seeing pierogies on the menu was interesting to us! We expected this restaurant to be a bit more in the town or possibly a busy plaza and weren't sure we were heading the right way but it is on a sort of (to us) random road. The restaurant immediately impressed us with how bright and clean it was. We were greeted so warmly that we felt very comfortable right away. This ended up being such an amazing restaurant, we ate here again on our way back to NY. My mom even got an order or pierogies to take home for dinner. Every single thing we tried was excellent. Normally, with such a varied menu, there's hits and misses or just everything might be average. That was not the case here. All the food tasted fresh and delicious. The Big Dipper with Au just was massive and incredible! It was one of the best version of this type of sandwich I've eaten. The onions on the pierogies were so good, I'd eat a bowl of them. The Reuben style sandwich said it was supposed to come on a caraway roll but it came on a regular roll. The beer kraut was delicious and not shredded like typical sauerkraut. I wish every Reuben had it as a topping! The roll tasted like it might have been toasted slightly with butter, which for me wasn't needed since the corned beef was juicy. If we hadn't been so full, we'd have loved to try dessert. If this restaurant was local, we'd be there weekly. The second time we went, there was a party going on. We still received attentive and incredibly friendly but professional service. I wish I'd gotten the names of our servers because both of them deserve compliments on really making the experience even better. If you are anywhere in the area, I'd suggest going out of your way if you need to in order to stop here. I highly recommend this restaurant and will be back as soon as I can!! *Check out their weekly specials, too!* read more

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We had a very good lunch there (our first time) and the waiter was great. I had a pub dip that only suffered by running out of the au jus about halfway through the sandwich. Price was "medium" , a tiny bit high but not overly so, and the fact that the food was very good made it worthwhile. Will definitely go again. Ambience was fine - seemed "airy" and there was enough space between the tables, etc. read more