Good Friends Restaurant

"Greatly improved on most recent visit for dinner. Good buffalo wings that were non-standard in their coating. Had a liver & onions special which was quite good with mixed vegetables (not overcooked) and nice mashed potatoes. Portions are quite large on everything we ordered, so be aware that over-ordering is easily done here. Prices quite reasonable relative to food quality and portion size. It's not going to win any cuisine awards, but it was a good meal and good value for that night when no one feels like food shopping/cooking."

"What a great hidden Gem for Breakfast! We had the "good morning feast" and the "hungry friends special". The service was great, the food came out Very fast and was cooked fresh! French toast, homefries, eggs, sausage, bacon and toast out in a flash cooked to perfection! Prices are very reasonable"

"This was our second visit for breakfast. Our Servicer was attentive. The choices on the menu are plentiful. Something for everyone. We ordered the California eggs Benedict w/home fries. Very delicious!!! Food was hot. No complaints it was an excellent breakfast."

"3/23 - One of the few places open on a Monday or after 3PM in our area, we are trying to find the dishes here that we'd order again or recommend. This visit we tried their wings. Nice sauce, good size, juicy, but only half warmed through. Pre-bought or pre-made there and reheated? Not sure. But they need to bake longer. The 8 oz. burger with cheddar and bacon had a nice smokey flavor and was cooked to order. The fries were really undercooked, so we brought them home and put them in the oven the next day (with a few of the wings) and they were fine. Out of beef barley, the chicken and rice soup the cook just made was good as was the turkey club on white that accompanied it. I asked if the liver and onions on the specials menu was calf liver and was told, yes, and that it was really popular and often sells out. Made with bacon, it comes with two sides. I chose mashed potato with gravy and mixed vegetables for a family member we were bringing this to who loves this dish. She said it was very good. Tender. Flavorful. The portion size was big enough to have more than one meal. # 2/23 - Returning on a Friday to both eat here in person and to try Prime Rib night, it wasn't remarkable, but the eatery delivered in terms of providing adequate food. Remnants of the former Grey Area Tavern are visible in terms of the flooring and booths, but Good Friends smartly added needed corner booths that could seat more than four people. A large matted photo of the Barkhamsted Saville Dam hangs on the wall. We brought a bottle of cabernet since they still don't have their liquor license. No one else at other occupied tables had wine or beer with them. Maybe people don't know they can BYOB, or it's because most guests looked to be seniors and did not care to drink. We ordered two prime rib dinners and asked if the meat could be ordered to temperature. Being told yes, we ordered one medium rare, one end cut if available or medium well if not, and chose fingerling potatoes, asparagus and one mixed vegetables that was broccoli and carrots. When served, the meat seemed to be the same in terms of how it was cooked. Medium. Seasoning needed to be added with the table salt and pepper. Au jus was ladled over each slice. Juicy. Tender. Warm. Not high end quality, but definitely what a diner should expect from a family restaurant for $24.99 a serving. Looking for a better cut, sides, presentation, or specific temperature will cost $10-$20 more dollars now. Of the two vegetable sides, choose the broccoli and carrots. The asparagus was as hard as wood. We took this home to cook later. Salad comes with dinner. Service is decent. Atmosphere is fair. Definitely not for the happening crowd but great for families or people just looking for a mellow spot. The salad with salmon add-on take home dinner we bought was enjoyed. Breakfast might be the better choice here, but many items listed on the lunch/dinner menu could be tried to find a personal go-to choice when patronizing this establishment. # February 2023 - Noticing a new renter of the popular site here months ago, we figured it was a matter of time before we had to check it out. Initial reviews seemed varied with thumbs down or up so we weren't in a rush, honestly. My partner ran in once to get a cup of coffee. A few people were having breakfast and it was the usual mix of booths and tables. We ended up ordering takeout here because our first try in New Hartford had no sausage on hand for a sausage grinder. (The week before no steak for the Philly cheese steak) I suggested we try this place as they offered a variety of grinders. Staff taking my order for one sausage with green peppers, one veal parm plus a grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato, added info about the size of the subs and chicken breast. She said 20 minutes and that's what it was in terms of quick turn out. Both grinders were satisfactory. The chicken sandwich was what it was with light mayo on the bun as requested. They were thoughtful enough to give extra mayo. Fries were so-so. We plan on eating there in person next."