Tailgate Tavern — Restaurant in Stratham

I hate to give a local place like this a bad review so soon after it opened as the area has needed a sports bar for a while, but it's been 3 weeks and some of these apparently systematic issues should be sorted out. We went in for the first time a few days after opening, which I know can be a mixed bag. The service was crazy slow, and it took about an hour after ordering to get food. When the food came out, my Fiance's order was wrong. We informed the waitress that this was not a Reuben (turned out to be a French Dip). She did not know the difference between a Reuben and French Dip. Maybe the kitchen made a mistake, maybe she did but it never even should have been brought out. My Brisket Mac was good. The French Dip had an insanely small amount of meat in it, I assume they were running low on meat. We did not ask them to make her meal again as we could not wait another hour. Her meal was removed from the bill without issue. The couple next to us also got the wrong food. We decided we would give it another chance as they had just opened.

We went back again today, and again waited about an hour for food even thought the place was only half full. The quesadilla we ordered, which according to the menu did not come with chicken in it came with chicken in it. This was a problem for my vegetarian sister. The two other meals we got were good. The quesadilla and a drink were removed from the bill. The couple next to us spoke up about waiting a while for their food, then again when the food that was brought out to them was incorrect.

The venue is nice with big TVs and clean bathrooms. I had no issues with the beers I ordered. For what you are paying there shouldn't be so many problems and the wait should not be as long, especially when the venue is only half full. Hopefully the issues can be sorted out and Tailgate will become a good place to grab a meal and watch a game, but until then I'd head over to Thirsty Moose Exeter right...

Went in on a Friday night. Place was busy so I sat at the bar. I The server was prompt in providing me with beverage and a menu. I opted for the steak tips medium rare with mashed potatoes and veggies for $17.95. I waited over 25 minutes and when the food arrived I was shocked. The mashed potatoes were a pool of grey paste. The "tips" were 100% blackened on the outside. I let the server know that i could not eat the meal and may I have fries instead of the "mashed". She apologized and said she did not blame me. I also overheard her asking another server "This guy's got a point. How could they even let this out of the kitchen?

After another 10 minutes she arrived with fries and new tips. The fries were ok but the tips were raw and cold with still some burned areas outside. They were obviously a cheap cut of beef. I would say was closer to chuck or stew meat. Long stringy grain that was terribly tough to even cut with the large steak knife I was provided, never mind chew. It's amazing what some places are trying to pass off as sirloin tips these days. The meal was terribly overpriced for the quality, and even the draft beer was overpriced compared to other places in the area. Needless to say I will not be returning. I hope this helps other folks to avoid paying top dollar for...

Visiting the area and wanted something a little different but comforting at the same time. So we found tailgaters and My husband and I both got burgers. I had the au jus which was outstanding. Give you a half a small cup of onion soup to dip your hamburger in that had the caramelized onions from the soup on it. So good. My husband had an overstacked burger that had sweet bacon and honest. I can't remember what else but I had a bite. It was delicious. Presentation of the food was outstanding. The burger was semi-open so you could see it and the fries came in a cute little fryer basket and they were crunchy on the outside and soft and delicious on the inside. We went in after 3:00 and I hit the happy hour time and got a half off appetizer and had their garlic parmesan wings. They were delicious. Extra meaty. We had a very attentive waitress and enjoyed ourselves in the atmosphere with all the tailgates of trucks. It was very clever. We will drive back an hour to come and have another experience at...