Surprised to read all the negative reviews here, but we decided to give this a shot. I can…read moreunderstand some of the negative comments. We went at lunch time and it was busy. It took about 15 minutes for our order to be served, so not your typical "fast food". All in all, we enjoyed. The milkshake was delicious and old timey. The cheeseburger was a juicy and sloppy mess (in a good way), and did in fact remind me of in-out-burger. I felt it was the right size as well, and fairly priced. (Hello Five guys). The fries were mixed for me. Cooked to order, perfectly crispy and hot out of the fryer, so.... They were crinkle cut, which just isn't my type of fry. Insides were soft and tender and loaded with potato flavor. I am sure most would love them, but there is something about a crinkle cut fry that doesn't cut it for me :-( These seemed like legit hand cut fries as well. This is a "me" problem. We will return as I am anxious to try the hot dog. Hopefully some more staff will help speed the process up.

I want to give this place five stars, but I fear I cannot. As much as I adored my food (the double…read morecheeseburger is greasy in the best way possible), it cannot make up for the fact that this spot is severely understaffed. When we first walked in, we noticed that there was only one waitstaff in the front. She was killing it and doing her best, but it does upset me that she had to do it all herself. As someone who has worked in food service, I cannot imagine how exhausted she was. And how she is probably not paid enough to do all of this crazy stuff. Such as making milkshakes, taking orders (long lines), running back and forth from the front to the kitchen, bussing tables, etc. I have so much admiration for this woman. But this is kind of disgraceful... I also assume there's maybe two people working out back? Maybe one? The food took 40 minutes. For two burgers and fries. That is crazy for a "quick stop" restaurant. Let's dive into food... the burgers are very messy, but in the best way. Tip*** get them dirty. Then you get a secret sauce and griddled onions. The best way to eat a smash burger! Not shown, my mom loved the hot dog! The onion rings were also crispy and tasty. The fries were soft inside and crisp outside. Seasoned well. All in all, the food is fantastic. PLUS, the pricing is great!!! I used to love Lexie's but cannot fathom spending $12 for that. And it has gone downhill. Lee Frank's is giving them a run for their money!! Good!!! But all in all, it is sad that there is not enough help. With a properly run restaurant and good group of staff, this could be a great quick eats spot. It could be successful and finally stay in this building. I mean the turnover is crazy. Rooting for them. Once they get their shit together, I think this will be an Exeter favorite.

This place was so good I got the aioli fries and a burger. The customer service was perfect. We got…read moreserved so quick. And the food was awesome. The design on the walls are phenomenal.

Went for lunch at 1:15 Wednesday June 3rd. Got seated promptly by person at kiosk, thats when the…read moregreat experience ended. After waiting 10 minutes with no server to even ask about drinks we left. There were still two open tables when we left. G&E

Stopped in with my 7 year old grandson for a quick dinner. All of the staff were very friendly…read more Lots of seating at the bar or high & low tables. Very family friendly. Teddy had a hot dog & fries off the kids menu with a lemonade. He ate it all. There are about 12 beers on tap. I was happy to have a Maine Beer Co. Lunch. The quesadilla I chose was delicious-it came with sour cream & salsa on the side. No complaints. Plenty of parking in the shared lot. So glad my daughter recommended Tailgate Tavern. Would not hesitate to return.

Honestly, Tailgate Tavern is nothing crazy special, but the food is pretty good in the area. The…read morepretzel bites with the cheese sauce were amazing and definitely the best thing we got. The nachos were alright, not the best I've eaten, but they were fine. Not pictured is the fried chicken salad and that was also fine! Again, everything tasted good, but just wasn't overly special! It's bar food and if you want good bar food, then here you go! They do have a happy hour, but I don't know what's on the menu. Though it's 3-5 pm every day and 3-6 on Thursdays. I think that's pretty good and I'd be interested in coming back to try some more appetizers with a drink! The server was attentive and the food came out quickly. The decor is fun and definitely reminds me of a tailgate! Again, if you want bar food, this is a pretty good option in the Exeter/Stratham area (though I personally don't eat a lot of bar food!).

First time trying this spot as it was chosen for a group social. The event was held in the…read morebasement, so I did not get a good chance to see what the main dining room looked like. Pretty nice beer menu with lots of local options, as well as some that are brewed in house. The menu was pub/comfort food, with some interesting large plates as well. Whenever I see a pretzel on the menu, I have to order. While it was good, it was not at all what I typically get in a bar. I was served 3 smallish, pale and crunchy pretzels with a trio of sauces. The sauces were all interesting, but I would have preferred a standard large brown soft pretzel. I did try the fish tacos which were tasty, albeit a bit small for the $7.50 cost per taco. They are served a la carte. The waitress at the bar handled the crowd very efficiently and food came from the kitchen promptly. This spot is a bit off my radar, but I likely will return to explore the menu further.

Great beer selection on tap and their brews were very good. live music every other Sunday. We…read moredidn't eat much so I can't say how the food is. It would be great to crawl from this place, to smuttynose to my favorite Throwback for their food. I didn't love the atmosphere, but it was a dreary day.

We went in for girls lunch and had a great time. We got in around 1 pm, right before their next big…read morerush. Our waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes. Restaurant was clean and had cute decor. The food was delicious and well presented.

Wow! Not what I expected! Outstanding spot! Great beer menu,…read moreeclectic a food, and great bourbon menu! Had the cod! Perfect dish ! Great hospitality! Karen at the bar was awesome!

Real cool place! Small but that's what makes it great!…read more Loved the atmosphere and great beer Hospitality was awesome

Love this brewery! My daughter and son-in-law treated me to lunch at Fat Hen Brewing Company…read more Really nice atmosphere. Small dining area, bar seating, as well. Very friendly staff. I had 2 really good beers, The Bruce and Thomas Hyde. Purchased some cans to take home. We shared some meats pies, one was as good as the other. I really enjoyed my lunch here and am lookin forward to returning.

Great vegan options here! Needed a lunch spot on the drive up to a Maine weekend and this was right…read moreon the way with really enticing-sounding stuff. We got the frylock fries, chicken sandwich, and tofu bahn mi, and loved it all. Pickup experience was a little funky (no one acknowledged me at all when I came in), but the pickup instructions were straightforward, and the food was ready at the promised time. Not gonna complain about that. This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion.

Very fun whiskey bar vibes. Had great vegetarian and vegan choices. Best chicken parm sandwich I've…read morehad! And the cauliflower bits are a MUST have! The waiters were kind and attentive. Definitely would recommend!

What a great breakfast, love the nostalgic diner experience. Our server, Tammy, was terrific as…read moreshe took care of us promptly, offering coffee refills and just was so friendly, happy and attentive. The menu was extensive with ala cart options. We enjoyed a delicious omelette, scrambled eggs, pancakes. Would recommend this over the hash &eggs. If you are looking for old diner ambiance with a lot great options, this would be a good choice.

Stopped into Steve's when I was craving some real breakfast food. Service was quick and super…read morefriendly, and the service did not disappoint.

Went here for a birthday. Everything was stunning. Great chicken tenders. Very tasty. Chicken…read moreCaesar salad. Was very good. Scott and Marcy are very friendly and the service was fantastic. We've gone here multiple times and love it every time. They made a birthday dessert for my daughter with brownies and ice cream - it was fantastic. Very warm and inviting atmosphere.

We've lived in Newmarket for 10 years and loved this place. The prices on the new winter menu truly…read moreare ridiculous. Beyond typical restaurant inflationary values. We will likely not come back. I really try not to use this as a place to complain about prices, but in this case, I have to make an exception. Upscale prices, casual atmosphere, your food is served on a tray. The butternut squash zupa was very good. The potato leek soup was bland, unimaginative and contained a couple of pieces of something that was like a bone. I'm sure it was a seasoning and he told us what it was but I'd never heard of it. My advice? Strain it out of the soup. The soup sizes are closer to a cup than a bowl. 2 soups no drink $25. $30 with a tip. I'm glad this place is hopping and does a good business but honestly, they've lost mine.

Service at the bar was fantastic! Zoe truly made the experience enjoyable. Would go back in a…read moreheartbeat.

2ND TIME TERRIBLE. For the 2nd time in a row, service was ridiculously slow. Over 30 minute wait…read morefor food when the restaurant was only 10% occupied. Excuse we were given: cooks are on break, only 1 cook left in the kitchen. WHERE IS THE MANAGEMENT IN THIS RESTAURANT? The people sitting next to us got up and said never again! Perhaps this is why the place was essentially empty. Our previous visit, the waitress took our order and we never saw her again. We waited over 30 minutes to get our check. I can also say with certainty "Never again". Never in Exeter again.