I've been here a couple of times and they always have good service and good food. I give extra credit because, I order eggs over medium and most places get over medium wrong, They get them right !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel Hightshoe
Had amazing service and amazing food!!!
I really reccomend: their burgers, the french toast, the Jesse sandwhich
They are cash only with an ATM inside
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chuck
Great place to eat. Love their fish fry. Only complaint is how busy it can get during their fish frys but it just goes to show we aren't the only ones that think so! Great service, servers have a great memory as well! Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arlene Severson
My ground beef patty was very good. The tator tots were just like they should be and the coleslaw was better than most places around here. Bloody Mary/made with gin was very yummy and tastey will go back for sure. 5 stars guys good job!!!!
Jesse Bue
Best Fish Around!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Craig Nesbitt
The food was great. Little bit of a wait but there was a large table that the server was also dealing with. Make sure to bring cash
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Megan Hamar De Le Brethoniere
Always a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bills Hardwood Floor Restoration
The stuff is always friendly. The food is good . At a fair price
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cindy Spano
Eat at Friendly's quite often. The staff is eager to please you and the food is truly good!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Ropicky
I probably would not normally review this place.
We stopped on a motorbike trip through the area for some food and a drink.
We had some simple appetizers of cheese curds and jalapeño poppers. Frozen stuff. Over fried.
Also Ordered a chicken sandwich - which sounds quite good in the menu description. Really not good at all. A couple of chicken tenders out on a store bought bun with 3 pieces of lettuce and 2 pickles for $9. No fries or chips. No sauce. No tomato or onions.
Just chopped up pieces of tenders. Embarrassing and a little sad.
Don’t recommend this place for food. Might be good for drinks if you’re drunk - some snacks. But don’t make a trip here to eat.
Been going here for years. Great staff ice cold beer tasty food. Try the Jessy sandwich. 6-17 25 $8
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diana Johnston
Fish fry was really good, but hash browns weren't quite done. Good atmosphere, but they squeeze too many tables in the back room, making it uncomfortable to get in and out of your seat. Customers were very gracious in making room for us to maneuver into our seats.
Jodi Peters
Their food is excellent!!
Gamer, Traveler, Foodie, and Mechanic (C_Y_N_I_C_A_L)
5 Stars – Where the Drummies Are Hot, the Vibes Are Cool, and the Bar Actually Is Friendly
I wasn’t planning on stopping in Star Prairie, Wisconsin. I didn’t even know I was going to be in Star Prairie, Wisconsin. But sometimes, fate (and a slightly overconfident GPS) leads you off the beaten path and straight into a gem.
Coming back from Amery, heading toward New Richmond, my stomach started giving me ultimatums: either pull over and feed me, or deal with the consequences. So I listened. And like a divine roadside miracle, Friendly Bar Inc appeared before me like a beacon of battered glory.
First Impressions? The name doesn’t lie. You walk in, and boom! You’re greeted by warm rustic charm, smiling locals, and that kind of small-town bar vibe that says, “Hey, stranger. Pull up a stool. You’re welcome here.” Everyone was vibing at the bar, chatting it up, like something out of a cozy Midwest sitcom. I took a seat at the far end to soak it all in.
Service? The bartender had that perfect balance of quick, friendly, and efficient. She dropped a drink in front of me and slid over a menu like a seasoned card dealer at a poker table. I appreciated the no-fuss approach, zero pressure, all chill.
The Food: Now, let’s talk about the Wednesday Special: Drummies with Fries & Coleslaw. Was I tempted by the tacos? Absolutely. They almost had me. But when something’s the special, you respect the house. And let me just say, drumsticks only is a concept I didn’t know I needed. No flats to argue over, no chicken wing politics. Just golden, crispy, fried happiness.
Each piece was plump and juicy, wrapped in a perfectly seasoned batter that held up without being greasy. Like if bar food and comfort food had a beautiful crunchy baby. The fries? Oh baby. Crispy on the outside, tender inside, just salty enough to make you sip your drink but not feel like you licked a pretzel. Textbook fry execution.
As for the coleslaw... listen, I’m not a coleslaw guy. I’ll own that. I didn’t try it, but I didn’t hold that against them either. I’m sure it was lovely, just not my cabbage jam.
The Atmosphere: Peaceful. Relaxed. No chaos, no blasting music, no servers trying to juggle flaming trays of food like circus acts. Just locals sharing stories, laughter echoing off the wooden walls, and me, soaking it all in with a satisfied stomach and a small grin. I didn’t need to talk to anyone to feel the community. It was just there. Like a little pocket of realness in the middle of a mapped-out detour.
The Verdict? This place isn’t trying to be flashy or trendy. It doesn’t need neon signs or Instagrammable cocktails in mason jars with dehydrated oranges. What it offers is simple: good food, good folks, and a damn fine reason to stop in a town you didn’t plan on visiting.
Final Breakdown:
Drummie Delight Factor: 10/10 – All meat, no flat debates.
Fry Consistency Score: Crunchy on the outside, potato cloud inside. Gold medal.
Coleslaw Level: N/A (but no beef, just cabbage)
Atmosphere Vibes: Cozy tavern meets local cheers episode
Service Swagger: Fast, friendly, and exactly what you hope for
Overall Rating: 5 Stars. Would detour again. No GPS required.
Leslie Fohrenkamm
The food was really good. My father enjoyed the deep fried mushrooms. All 8 of us finished our plates. Our service was great, too.
I've been here a couple of times and they always have good service and good food.
I give extra credit because, I order eggs over medium and most places get over medium wrong, They get them right !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had amazing service and amazing food!!!
I really reccomend: their burgers, the french toast, the Jesse sandwhich
They are cash only with an ATM inside
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to eat. Love their fish fry. Only complaint is how busy it can get during their fish frys but it just goes to show we aren't the only ones that think so! Great service, servers have a great memory as well! Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My ground beef patty was very good. The tator tots were just like they should be and the coleslaw was better than most places around here. Bloody Mary/made with gin was very yummy and tastey will go back for sure. 5 stars guys good job!!!!
Best Fish Around!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was great. Little bit of a wait but there was a large table that the server was also dealing with.
Make sure to bring cash
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Always a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The stuff is always friendly. The food is good . At a fair price
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eat at Friendly's quite often. The staff is eager to please you and the food is truly good!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I probably would not normally review this place.
We stopped on a motorbike trip through the area for some food and a drink.
Typical bar/restaurant atmosphere. Okay service. Drinks okay.
Food. Not so much.
We had some simple appetizers of cheese curds and jalapeño poppers. Frozen stuff. Over fried.
Also Ordered a chicken sandwich - which sounds quite good in the menu description. Really not good at all. A couple of chicken tenders out on a store bought bun with 3 pieces of lettuce and 2 pickles for $9. No fries or chips. No sauce. No tomato or onions.
Just chopped up pieces of tenders. Embarrassing and a little sad.
Don’t recommend this place for food. Might be good for drinks
if you’re drunk - some snacks. But don’t make a trip here to eat.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Been going here for years. Great staff ice cold beer tasty food. Try the Jessy sandwich. 6-17 25 $8
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fish fry was really good, but hash browns weren't quite done. Good atmosphere, but they squeeze too many tables in the back room, making it uncomfortable to get in and out of your seat. Customers were very gracious in making room for us to maneuver into our seats.
Their food is excellent!!
5 Stars – Where the Drummies Are Hot, the Vibes Are Cool, and the Bar Actually Is Friendly
I wasn’t planning on stopping in Star Prairie, Wisconsin. I didn’t even know I was going to be in Star Prairie, Wisconsin. But sometimes, fate (and a slightly overconfident GPS) leads you off the beaten path and straight into a gem.
Coming back from Amery, heading toward New Richmond, my stomach started giving me ultimatums: either pull over and feed me, or deal with the consequences. So I listened. And like a divine roadside miracle, Friendly Bar Inc appeared before me like a beacon of battered glory.
First Impressions?
The name doesn’t lie. You walk in, and boom! You’re greeted by warm rustic charm, smiling locals, and that kind of small-town bar vibe that says, “Hey, stranger. Pull up a stool. You’re welcome here.” Everyone was vibing at the bar, chatting it up, like something out of a cozy Midwest sitcom. I took a seat at the far end to soak it all in.
Service?
The bartender had that perfect balance of quick, friendly, and efficient. She dropped a drink in front of me and slid over a menu like a seasoned card dealer at a poker table. I appreciated the no-fuss approach, zero pressure, all chill.
The Food:
Now, let’s talk about the Wednesday Special: Drummies with Fries & Coleslaw.
Was I tempted by the tacos? Absolutely. They almost had me. But when something’s the special, you respect the house. And let me just say, drumsticks only is a concept I didn’t know I needed. No flats to argue over, no chicken wing politics. Just golden, crispy, fried happiness.
Each piece was plump and juicy, wrapped in a perfectly seasoned batter that held up without being greasy. Like if bar food and comfort food had a beautiful crunchy baby. The fries? Oh baby. Crispy on the outside, tender inside, just salty enough to make you sip your drink but not feel like you licked a pretzel. Textbook fry execution.
As for the coleslaw... listen, I’m not a coleslaw guy. I’ll own that. I didn’t try it, but I didn’t hold that against them either. I’m sure it was lovely, just not my cabbage jam.
The Atmosphere:
Peaceful. Relaxed. No chaos, no blasting music, no servers trying to juggle flaming trays of food like circus acts. Just locals sharing stories, laughter echoing off the wooden walls, and me, soaking it all in with a satisfied stomach and a small grin. I didn’t need to talk to anyone to feel the community. It was just there. Like a little pocket of realness in the middle of a mapped-out detour.
The Verdict?
This place isn’t trying to be flashy or trendy. It doesn’t need neon signs or Instagrammable cocktails in mason jars with dehydrated oranges. What it offers is simple: good food, good folks, and a damn fine reason to stop in a town you didn’t plan on visiting.
Final Breakdown:
Drummie Delight Factor: 10/10 – All meat, no flat debates.
Fry Consistency Score: Crunchy on the outside, potato cloud inside. Gold medal.
Coleslaw Level: N/A (but no beef, just cabbage)
Atmosphere Vibes: Cozy tavern meets local cheers episode
Service Swagger: Fast, friendly, and exactly what you hope for
Overall Rating: 5 Stars. Would detour again. No GPS required.
The food was really good. My father enjoyed the deep fried mushrooms. All 8 of us finished our plates. Our service was great, too.
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