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The Tailgate
8028 S Emerson Ave Ste V, Indianapolis, IN 46237, United States
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De
Review №1

OMG!!!! Forget all the Steak chain restaurants. Geez Mondays is the day to come and chew in the best steak ever in Southside Indianapolis. COME HERE!!!! My experience is 42 countries, top reviewer and local. I love my steak medium rare... This biz delivered! Hidden gem for sure. Customer service ️ Yesss! Come try it!

Pa
Review №2

Random stop and we are super impressed. Great food (grilled tenderloin and stuffed burger) plenty of craft brews, good liquor selection and the owner and bartender make great company. Will definitely be back.

J
Review №3

This was my second visit here, first time it was very slow but they seemed to be short staffed and they were very busy. The buffalo chicken wrap was decent. 2nd visit was horribly slow and they werent that busy. I ordered a fish sandwich which was soaked in grease and not sure why it wouldnt be included but she asked if I wanted everything on it which I said yes, and inquired about tartar sauce. Every fish sandwich I have ever had comes with tartar sauce. It was an additional. 75 for this little cup that I didnt know until i received my bill.

Ch
Review №4

Staff & customers were friendly. Definitely a place to stop to visit

As
Review №5

Spontaneous trip out to watch the colts game. they gave door prizes out and jello shots everytime the colts scored!!! i was super impressed!! the food was good as well!! pepperjack cheeseballs, homemade chips and buffalo wings

Ma
Review №6

We ordered two breaded tenderloins 1 with fries one with onion rings. Tenderloins were thinner than normal they were tough overcooked dry, onion rings there were only 4 they were over done fries were fine. Very, very, very disappointed we haven’t ordered before everything was good, great that’s why we ordered again HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT THIS TIME RANDY AND MARIAN DONNER

Ri
Review №7

Drinks are great and the food was awesome!

sh
Review №8

Food pretty good, atmosphere peaceful . Seem like nice patrons .

Am
Review №9

Good food & good drinks

cy
Review №10

Absolutely terrible service and staff, ate my entire meal without a drink. Bingo night, maybe hire more staff or fire and find better. Been here 1.5hrs as of writing and have gotten no service while I watch the lady tend to literally every table but ours. Last time for sure. Wings are also meh

Do
Review №11

Pretty cool place... I seen some pretty cool people. Had a time I will not forget!

My
Review №12

It was very nice and Donna / yummy was a great bartender the price is right for what you get people are friendly

Br
Review №13

Good food variety on the menu and friendly staff. Will most likely go back and maybe do some karaoke.

Bu
Review №14

The lady that answered the phone was very rude and obnoxious cursing for no reason. Poor customer service.

Mo
Review №15

Me and my boyfriend have been going here every week for almost two years. Whenever we want amazing homemade food, great service and great drinks we go here! It really is a little family here.

Ri
Review №16

Delicious food but it takes a while. Small tavern atmosphere . Probably good place to watch sports.

Jo
Review №17

Really like the food and atmosphere. Very upbeat.

Ja
Review №18

Service was the slowest EVER!! fun atmosphere. Getting a drink took over 30 minutes... let alone even getting waited on.

To
Review №19

I took my girlfriend who is in a wheelchair an we had a very good time an they made her feel very welcome an. She wants to go back an we have an we had a awesome nite .The crowd was great treated her with respect an friendly .love it thank. everyone there ..

Ro
Review №20

Its a really friendly place good people and really good food

Or
Review №21

Very nice neighborhood bar. Bartender Desiray was very nice and outgoing. Food was well worth the money. We will be going back

Da
Review №22

Great time and nice time trying new beers

Ll
Review №23

Decent drink prices and great food. They have a charcoal grill in the kitchen! Best burgers anywhere, lots of tv screens, and friendly staff.

Li
Review №24

Fun karaoke night with old friends.

Ta
Review №25

Excellent food excellent service

Sh
Review №26

Love their stuff burgers. Good food and the bartender was very friendly.

Th
Review №27

I love the burgers here. The dinners are good too. Service is always friendly

Kr
Review №28

Love this place!! They cook all their meat on a charcoal grill!!

St
Review №29

Great food! Awesome, fun and good hearted staff and owners! The crowd is always amazing and laid back. Couldnt ask for a better place to hang out! Love!!!

Je
Review №30

Food was great I had a tenderloin. Staff was friendly and the owner is amazing.

Sh
Review №31

Nice place to Go karaoke

St
Review №32

Good atmosphere, good food!

Jo
Review №33

Great food service and atmosphere

Ma
Review №34

Good food, nice waitress.

jo
Review №35

Always fun on saturday watching karaoke night

Mi
Review №36

Great atmosphere, great staff. Good food and entertainment

Ke
Review №37

Fun place on a Friday night. Pretty good voices at karaoke for a little bar.

To
Review №38

Karaoke everytime we are in town! If you dont have fun here you cant have fun anywhere!

T.
Review №39

Nice clean bar and great food!

Bi
Review №40

A cute little place. Friendly, lots of tvs. The drinks were tasty, and the food was excellent. The fried mushrooms were to die for.

Ty
Review №41

Played dj bingo darts and had a great time

Fr
Review №42

Great stuffed burgers! Lots of fun during karaoke bingo!

Dr
Review №43

Great place for cheap food and good drinks. The staff is always attentive

Fi
Review №44

Great little community of Karaoke dinners on Fridays! The Dj was super friendly, and although they seemed understaffed in the servers department, the owner was really nice. Good appetizers and strong drinks. Will be coming back for sure.

Ti
Review №45

Good food and service

Mi
Review №46

Great place. Great owners that actually work and care about the place. Better food then most high end restaurants

Jo
Review №47

I came in for the Colts game and a friend came in for the Blackhawks game. We both asked at different times for one of the TVs to be turned to the Hawks. We were initially told no and then they agreed to switch it only to find out they dont get the channel. I had ordered a beer and noticed after I received it that there was lipstick all over my glass. Was one of the worst experiences Ive had here.

K.
Review №48

A lot of food it homemade here. Chili, soups, wing sauce, chips, crutons,and etc. Great drink specials and fun things to do during the week and the staff is excellent. Dont pass up this place

Er
Review №49

Stuffed pepperoni and mozzarella burger was excellent. The pretzel sticks were very good also. Good overall service and good food. Would recommend to anyone looking for pub food.

St
Review №50

Youd never expect this place to have as good food as it does.

Aa
Review №51

Always great service and staff, need a place to cool your heels and have a couple cold ones, this is the spot, great environment and food, drinks are strong and the people are nice

Wh
Review №52

Love this place! Always lots of fun and great games and activities throughout the week including singo and pub poll and karaoke!

st
Review №53

Great sloppy joes. Cheap beer.

De
Review №54

Always a great time. Everyone who works here does there best to make sure you have a pleasant experience. Food and prices make this a must to visit.

Ka
Review №55

Horrible service.Our first visit was our last.We (2 people) had been waiting 50 minutes for our food; we ended up leaving when we saw someone who arrived 25 minutes after us had received their food.(We only got waters so we didn’t “dine and dash”).

Ty
Review №56

You know that feeling you get going home to visit your family and your older brother noogies you as soon as you walk in, or your little sister teases you about an embarassing moment from last visit, or your grandma gives you a big hug and then smacks you across the head because you dont call enough? Thats what The Tailgate offers you; and i mean that in the best possible way!!!From the first time you walk in, youre family. By the end of the night, likely filled with karaoke or one of the weekly games they offer, theres a pretty good chance youve been given a nickname or an inside joke has been born. The owner, Paula, is the sweetest mom the family has, but trust and know shes as quick witted as the regulars at the bar. The food is all fantastic and original family recipes. The drink specials are well priced and not overthought.I urge everyone to check this place out. Never know, you may enjoy being known as a Crunch Berry (too bad that nickname has been taken).

Me
Review №57

Food was OK, but i called before coming to make sure they had wheelchair access and they told me yes. The woman on the phone sounded confused even after I explained what a wheelchair ramp was. When we got there, guess what, no wheelchair ramp. The same woman that answered the phone seemed like she didnt care that she made a mistake.

Sa
Review №58

Very nice decorated good and the food is great and not expensive

Ji
Review №59

Great steak with grilled mushrooms. Nice environment.

st
Review №60

Good bar food,good service

Ga
Review №61

Long wait for food . Hamburgers over cooked..dry.

Ga
Review №62

Amateur hour. Bartender whos been tending bar for 23 years has never heard of an Olde fashioned or whiskey sour. One scotch and one irish whiskey. And 1 obnoxiously loud owner at the bar treating this place like his basement. The cleanliness is probably only contributed by its relative youth but still worth an extra star. This place is probably fine if you drink like a college sorority.

Bi
Review №63

Pretty nice casual place. Took forever to get food after placing order due to under staffing

Sa
Review №64

Been to alot of karaoke. Bars and by far this one is the best. The food is great and the waitresses rock

Jo
Review №65

Karaoke is always the best to watch with Kat(dj)

La
Review №66

I thought this was a place for the younger crowd. I was sadly mistaken. Everyone here was over 50. Our waitress was very sweet but I wouldnt come back.

Ca
Review №67

Its a nice place to eat but it took about 20 minutes to cook the food and we were the only ones that had ordered food the place was not busy at all

Ma
Review №68

Deep fried meatballs.....so tasty

We
Review №69

Good food. Fun place!

Wh
Review №70

Good food, atmosphere, and service!

jo
Review №71

Best boneless wings on the south side

Th
Review №72

Good food and lively fun atmosphere to watch the game!

Th
Review №73

Wings are cooked to order. Fresh. Yum yum.

St
Review №74

Sleepy little amature time karaoke enjoyment

Te
Review №75

Great place for eating and drinking

Ro
Review №76

Its an aquired taste here I guess.If you love self inflicted drama, this is your place.

Ra
Review №77

Their fries and dipping sauces r the bomb

Ry
Review №78

Over-served patrons falling asleep at the bar

Ru
Review №79

I ordered a Long IslandvIce Tea .... It was the worst I have ever had .... I was very disappointed .... Took forever to be waited ..... 7 people left because they didnt get waited on in 30 minutes .... then the drinks be terrible but the band was good .... The only saving grace

Be
Review №80

Fun place to go

El
Review №81

Fun atmosphere and great place to meet friends

Ja
Review №82

Always a good time! Their food is great as well!

Je
Review №83

Great

Mi
Review №84

Good little bar

Am
Review №85

Love it! Great hometown bar.

Mi
Review №86

Great friendly atmosphere

N
Review №87

The best wings Ive had

Ex
Review №88

Small bar... Shuffle boarding school... Been there a few times it was karaoke night. Basically is what you would expect of a small bar, nothing more nothing less.

Gi
Review №89

Too small

Cr
Review №90

Dirty and very poor service

je
Review №91

Good time

Mi
Review №92

3 stars w/of Britney!!!! Great Bartender

Da
Review №93

Love the bartender, custom drinks.

St
Review №94

Love kareokke night!!

To
Review №95

Great food and servers!! Will be back often!!!

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4.3 Rating
  • Address:8028 S Emerson Ave Ste V, Indianapolis, IN 46237, United States
  • Site:http://thetailgatebar.com/
  • Phone:+1 317-851-9983
Categories
  • Night club
  • American restaurant
  • Bar
  • Bar & grill
  • Fast food restaurant
  • Hamburger restaurant
  • Sandwich shop
  • Sports bar
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–1am
  • Tuesday:11am–3am
  • Wednesday:11am–12am
  • Thursday:3pm–12am
  • Friday:3pm–12am
  • Saturday:3pm–12am
  • Sunday:11am–12am
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Live music:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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