Finally made it to Tender after repeatedly ogling the drink menu. I wish I could give two ratings to this place. As a bar 5 stars. Drinks were well worth coming for. For people who complain about the price they are comparable to other quality drink places such as Acacia or Meat and Potatoes. As a food establishment I would give 3 stars, good not great.
We went on a Thursday around 630. I will say the service to get our first drink took awhile give how few people there were, however the server was attentive after that. I will concur on some of the other reviews stating some of the staff seem more interested in talking to each other than serving customers.
I had The Katherine, which tasted like an interesting take on a Manhatten , and the Don Lockwood , which was tasted mostly like a very smokey scotch with maple syrup. My wife had the Antifogmatic and the USS Richmond. Would recommend the latter, bit sweet but very good combo and flavors complement each other well.
We both had burgers. Again good not great. Perhaps I've become spoiled with so many newer high quality burger joints like Wingharts and Burgatory. Though I will say you should add the potato wedges just for the garlic aoli sauce. Next time will have to try the small plates.
Would go back for the drinks anytime, I do hope the service becomes better. I will say our drinks came fast after ordering , contrary to some reviews.