Tailgate Tavern - Aiken

New 4% credit card fee charged. Started recently. We’ve been customers here since they opened but this makes it difficult to want to come back. Not knowing abou... read more New 4% credit card fee charged. Started recently. We’ve been customers here since they opened but this makes it difficult to want to come back. Not knowing about that fee and seeing it on the bill afterwards just makes you mad. Be more transparent. If you are going to be the only restaurant I’ve ever seen to do that, then make sure to have every server tell customers before hand or just put it large on the front of the menu! Seems very scammy to me.

Homecooked food is excellent. Serice has always been great. Love being able to sit outside. read more Homecooked food is excellent. Serice has always been great. Love being able to sit outside.

What a fantastic discovery! This cozy small-town tavern has incredibly friendly staff. The food is outstanding—the firecracker shrimp is tasty, but the real hig... read more What a fantastic discovery! This cozy small-town tavern has incredibly friendly staff. The food is outstanding—the firecracker shrimp is tasty, but the real highlight is the MUSSELS! They offer a perfect balance of spice and saltiness, making for an amazing and flavorful experience. We loved them so much, we ordered a second serving! Definitely a must-try!

Food is surprisingly good! great bartender Brian!! Shout out. Karoke is a fun time need more people to come down! read more Food is surprisingly good! great bartender Brian!! Shout out. Karoke is a fun time need more people to come down!

We really enjoyed the food at Tailgate Tavern. The service was top-notch. The steak bites make a great appetizer, but paired with mashed potatoes, they become a... read more We really enjoyed the food at Tailgate Tavern. The service was top-notch. The steak bites make a great appetizer, but paired with mashed potatoes, they become a full meal. The meatloaf was incredibly tender and came with more than just the usual ketchup. I had lima beans and mashed potatoes as sides, and they were delicious. I highly recommend this spot for anyone craving hearty, home-style cooking along with a sports atmosphere. It's not your typical sports bar. You can choose to sit indoors or outside.