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Friends

Regional, burger, bar, family · Smallwood

4.4 · 139 reviews Google

Friends Opening Hours

Monday 12:00–23:00
Tuesday 12:00–23:00
Wednesday 12:00–23:00
Thursday 12:00–23:00
Friday 12:00–23:30
Saturday 12:00–23:30
Sunday 12:00–22:00

About Friends

Friends is a restaurant located in Smallwood, NY. Rated 4.4 out of 5 by guests. The menu features coffee, comfort food, small plates. Offers dine-in, takeout.

What Customers Say About Friends

Friends receives high praise for its friendly staff, clean environment, and delicious food. Many reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, especially mentioning Steve. Some found the spinach dip bland, and wait times can be long.

Popular Dishes

wings Friends burger clams portobello mushroom sandwich weinerschnitzel

Best For

Families Groups Tourists Locals Celebrations Casual

Tip: Make reservations ahead of time, especially if you have a large party. The dinner specials are highly recommended.

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📶 WiFi 🅿️ Parking Accessible 🌙 Dinner Coffee

Frequently asked questions about Friends

Friends is located at 276 Sgt Andrew Brucher Rd, White Lake, NY 12786, Smallwood.
Friends offers regional;burger;bar;family cuisine.
Friends has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Friends offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Friends based on customer reviews are: wings, Friends burger, clams, portobello mushroom sandwich, weinerschnitzel.
Friends is ideal for families, groups, tourists, locals, celebrations, casual dining.
Friends receives high praise for its friendly staff, clean environment, and delicious food. Many reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, especially mentioning Steve. Some found the spinach dip bland, and wait times can be long.
Make reservations ahead of time, especially if you have a large party. The dinner specials are highly recommended.
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Friends Smallwood Reviews

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Reviews (40)
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YoLitty Ted

A very cozy place in the town of Bethel. It's located minutes away from the hallowed ground of Bethel Woods. Visit there and then come here for an awesome dining experience. Large portions, reasonable prices, and amicable ambiance..Great spot for a date, a birthday party, or a family dinner.

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Annmarie Hegarty

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.

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Lauren Blume

Absolutely delicious! Great service! Family friendly! Amazing food! Great prices! We will be going back! Highly recommend.

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Daniel Kim

came here for my birthday with friends, had a large table of 9. Service was really attentive and food was really good! Highly recommend the clams and portobello mushroom sandwich :)

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Candace Lord

Great food, friendly staff, cold beer and a welcoming atmosphere. A hidden gem for sure!

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Joan Vannostrand

The food was great and the people were really nice. The place was very clean and family friendly. The only thing there missing is a pool table.

YoLitty Ted
YoLitty Ted

A very cozy place in the town of Bethel. It's located minutes away from the hallowed ground of Bethel Woods. Visit there and then come here for an awesome dining experience. Large portions, reasonable prices, and amicable ambiance..Great spot for a date, a birthday party, or a family dinner.

Annmarie Hegarty
Annmarie Hegarty

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.

Lauren Blume
Lauren Blume

Absolutely delicious! Great service! Family friendly! Amazing food! Great prices! We will be going back! Highly recommend.

Daniel Kim
Daniel Kim

came here for my birthday with friends, had a large table of 9. Service was really attentive and food was really good! Highly recommend the clams and portobello mushroom sandwich :)

Candace Lord
Candace Lord

Great food, friendly staff, cold beer and a welcoming atmosphere. A hidden gem for sure!

Joan Vannostrand
Joan Vannostrand

The food was great and the people were really nice. The place was very clean and family friendly. The only thing there missing is a pool table.

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Joe Williams

First time back in years. Great experience. We made reservations ahead of time, our table was waiting for us when we arrived. Our server was prompt, courteous and offered great suggestions to the menu. The food was delicious as it looked. Five Stars!

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maria g

Friendly staff and clean casual atmosphere. Excellent food (worth the wait if it takes a bit). We were 6 people and everyone was very pleased with the apps, salads and entrees. We’ll be back!

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Tom Kirrane-Martinez

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.

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Sandra Babcock

Best food we had in the area, grest service and extremely clean!!

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C B

Great food, several great beer choices on tap, plus plenty of can and bottle choices and a full top shelf bar. The food is great, not a 5 page menu, but who has that many choices anymore? Have been here multiple times and not a bad meal yet! The place is perfectly clean and well kept. Service is perfect and with a smile. You can tell that the owners care. Juke box and darts, bar and dining room seating. This is a hidden gem just off the beaten path.

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Annmarie Scotti

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.

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Carly A

My husband and I recently got takeout here and it was delicious! Our meals were ready quickly and were fresh and full of flavor. The staff were also very friendly and welcoming just as the name of the restaurant would suggest. :) We'll definitely be returning and recommend others do, as well!

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Amy Copher

Stumbled upon this establishment while visiting the area. The people were amazing. Beer was amazing. Amazing wings. If you haven’t been here you’re doing something wrong. If you’re looking for a typically townie bar where everyone knows everyone you’re headed in the right direction coming here. The wings are so good 10/10

Joe Williams
Joe Williams

First time back in years. Great experience. We made reservations ahead of time, our table was waiting for us when we arrived. Our server was prompt, courteous and offered great suggestions to the menu. The food was delicious as it looked. Five Stars!

Sandra Babcock
Sandra Babcock

Best food we had in the area, grest service and extremely clean!!

maria g
maria g

Friendly staff and clean casual atmosphere. Excellent food (worth the wait if it takes a bit). We were 6 people and everyone was very pleased with the apps, salads and entrees. We’ll be back!

Tom Kirrane-Martinez
Tom Kirrane-Martinez

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.

Annmarie Scotti
Annmarie Scotti

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.

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C B

Great food, several great beer choices on tap, plus plenty of can and bottle choices and a full top shelf bar. The food is great, not a 5 page menu, but who has that many choices anymore? Have been here multiple times and not a bad meal yet! The place is perfectly clean and well kept. Service is perfect and with a smile. You can tell that the owners care. Juke box and darts, bar and dining room seating. This is a hidden gem just off the beaten path.

Amy Copher
Amy Copher

Stumbled upon this establishment while visiting the area. The people were amazing. Beer was amazing. Amazing wings. If you haven’t been here you’re doing something wrong. If you’re looking for a typically townie bar where everyone knows everyone you’re headed in the right direction coming here. The wings are so good 10/10

Carly A
Carly A

My husband and I recently got takeout here and it was delicious! Our meals were ready quickly and were fresh and full of flavor. The staff were also very friendly and welcoming just as the name of the restaurant would suggest. :) We'll definitely be returning and recommend others do, as well!

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Smiling Bellies

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.

Smiling Bellies
Smiling Bellies

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.

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Daryn Kingsborough

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.

Allen Dickinson
Allen Dickinson

The place looked nice but the wait was too long even on a sunday.

Daryn Kingsborough
Daryn Kingsborough

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.

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Jo Anna Larson

Looks like this place could be fun. It was not when we went. Empty. The bartender justified it because of the time/day, but we came from and went to places that were busy in spite of that. I didn't even finish my beer.

Jo Anna Larson
Jo Anna Larson

Looks like this place could be fun. It was not when we went. Empty. The bartender justified it because of the time/day, but we came from and went to places that were busy in spite of that. I didn't even finish my beer.

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Stacey

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.

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Brandi Conway

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.

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Alisha Morgan

My steak was raw they took it back served it to me again still very rare was told they were gonna get manager twice didn't happen didn't even get a box so I could cook it myself our app was the rice ball it was frozen in the center they took half the price off my steak dinner I left hungry and very upset

Alisha Morgan
Alisha Morgan

My steak was raw they took it back served it to me again still very rare was told they were gonna get manager twice didn't happen didn't even get a box so I could cook it myself our app was the rice ball it was frozen in the center they took half the price off my steak dinner I left hungry and very upset

Brandi Conway
Brandi Conway

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.

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276 Sgt Andrew Brucher Rd, White Lake, NY 12786

Smallwood, NY 12786

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🍾 Dinner
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🥡 Takeout
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🕐 Hours Today
12:00, 23:00
Rating
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💬 Reviews
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⚠️ Status
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+1 845-513-5038

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Smallwood, NY 12786

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