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| - I've been to Tender a number of times, most recently last weekend for dinner with a friend, and I've always had a good time. First things first- I love the atmosphere! The building used to be a bank which gives it a unique touch. Other than the bar it's mostly lounge seating, which is a nice change from other places on Butler St.
My favorite thing about Tender is the drink menu. The house cocktails are amazing and they're updated fairly often, plus they have a second page of classics to choose from. And there's a really good selection of bourbon, scotch, whiskey, etc. The bartenders have been friendly and helpful any time I've been there, which is great if you're struggling to make a decision.
Until last weekend I've only really eaten appetizers, but the last time I was there I had the ribeye sandwich. It was pretty good, probably not the best I've ever had but I still really enjoyed it. I ordered the potato wedges as a side- the only disappointment was that they ran out before we were able to order a second plate.
Just some things to note- there were only two of us but we had to wait 45 minutes for a seat. I would recommend making reservations on weekends, especially if you have a larger group. Also, the bar has a "no standing room" policy. This is great when you're actually sitting at the bar because it's not crowded and you don't have people ordering drinks over your shoulder, but it's not-so-great if you have a friend meeting you later and there isn't a seat available when they get there. I would try to plan ahead in that situation if you can.
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