Friends Bar & Grill

Had a pretty good experience here and our waiter was very attentive. It’s killing me that I can’t remember his name at the moment bc I’m writing this weeks after the experience. Maybe I should be more disciplined writing the reviews while the food experience is fresh in my mind, I’ll think about it.

House salad was standard and was simple but executed well. The shrimp apps were decent, seasoned well and fried hard. Half were tempura and the other half coconut. I wish we had one more of each.

My son read the menu for the 1st time (5) by his lonesome and selected the shrimp and fries platter which was also just standard. We dabble into pescatarian and allow seafood & dairy once in a while.

The Beet Salad could’ve been better reimagined. Just looked and felt like it was just abruptly thrown together. Big pieces of lettuce with tons of beets (very tender) and various sizes of goat cheese.

My husbands pasta was the best dish. Very garlicky and very flavorful.

The lemon cake was shared amongst all 3 of us and it was to die for I could’ve eaten it myself.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: House Salad

We went to Friends for a late meal after working a Market nearby and although the kitchen was about to close, our server was absolutely wonderful and took care of us and made sure our orders were taken in time. My burger was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked, the service was fantastic and the energy was wonderful. You can tell everyone loves this spot because groups kept pouring in for drinks and socializing. High volume level with lots of laughter and friendship.
My wife left her debit card there accidentally and when I called to retrieve it the next day, prior to opening, the staff were wonderful, pleasant, polite and thoughtful.
I can’t say enough good about this place and the people. I’ll definitely stop in again next time I’m in town.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burgers

Cold beer, tasty bar snacks, fun vibe, friendly bar tender (Jerry?). We'll be back!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings

Not sure how to approach this review. We had a great experience inside with friendly employees and good food. Then our experience was ruined by a yelling older man and women who said they were the owners... My children were innocently playing on their grass area/property grounds that looked like an outdoor seating area/bar for patrons to use during summer time. Then we were abruptly approached by a man who came out yelling at us and then asking us what we were stealing and doing on the property. We explained we just finished eating. We’re not stealing anything my kids are just playing. He was extremely rude and his reaction was over the top and uncalled for. Had he communicated properly to us things wouldn’t have ended the way the did. Rather than yell at us the way he did, he could have spoken to us with kindness. I mean the place is called Friends, that experience was nothing but extremely unfriendly. We will not be back here again. My kids were so upset at how they acted.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 4

Delicious ? highly recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My wife and I were looking for a quick stop for a beer after a day on the lake. Found this place and the friendly greeting sold us right away. Handshakes and introduction from Tom and Jerry who we’re working behind the bar. We have never experienced before. We ended up sharing an appetizer from their specials and it was delicious. We will definitely be back. Definitely worth a trip for all.

It was our first time and we will be back again. Everything was wonderful ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings, Side of Fries

This is my favorite spot to go to in the area. The service is so amazing, the food is absolutely delicious, and love the vibe here. I highly recommend you come on by.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steamed Clams, Chicken Martini

Food is decent. Please know it's not a family-friendly place. Tons of dirty looks and comments towards my kids from the staff and the owner.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 2

We had a great time tonight. Everyone was awesome. Steve was our waiter. He was awesome!!The food was great. Even though we were a party of 7, the service was perfect. The food was delicious. We aways look forward to going there before we go see the lights at Bethel.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ceasars Salad

Went there with little expectation, since it is off season, and a holiday weekend. Well, we were blown away by the entire experience. The food was out of this world. The service was spectacular. The dinner specials were out of this world. The weinerschnitzel was better than some authentic German restaurants in NYC. The salmon was cooked perfectly. The Chicken Parm was tender, and flavorful. Fish and chips were good. Every thing was great, and the server was very attentive, and prompt.

Wheelchair accessibility: Large clean spacious bathroom, entire facility is accessible

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Broiled Salmon

Got food poisoning from their chicken sandwich. The chicken was bland, horrible tasting. The chicken wings were bloody red. Over all it sucked! I will never ever go back.

Found this place for dinner while staying in Bethelwood. Had the broiled salmon, and the chicken &veggie dumpling (special for the day). Good quality food and great service!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Broiled Salmon

Overall, not a bad place to stumble upon. I ordered the spinach dip, which was bland and runny unfortunately. The Friends burger however, was delicious. The waitress/owner was friendly and attentive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burgers

Food was tasty, service on point.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Broiled Salmon, Rollatini with Sausage with Pink Sauce, House Salad, Chicken Marsala