We tried Tender for the first time last weekend and loved it! Great spot to get guaranteed well made drinks. We went around 7:00pm and it was quite empty, however we were able to get a seat at the bar and befriend the bartenders. The nice part about Tender is the bartenders have a say in the drinks menu and each have their own unique drinks to try out. Additionally, they truly take the time to make a good drink and answer any questions you may have about the cocktails, liquor etc. A good bar has bartenders who aren't too busy to talk to their customers and know their liquor facts quite well.
We also ordered dinner, which was good but not over the top great. I got the BBQ pulled pork sandwich with pineapple and potato wedges, delicious! My boyfriend ordered the chicken pappardelle which was a huge portion and quite heavy. It needed a bit more sauce, but overall flavor was good!
Definitely would go back for drinks, but maybe a little later in the night when it's more lively.