This restaurant was amazing. They offer catering for events as well. My fiance and I were in town for a food tasting. We did not have a tasting scheduled with Buddies but we decided to stop by since they were on the preferred caterer list for our venue. The manager was extremely nice and was able to accommodate a tasting for us. We were so glad it worked out because we will be choosing them for our wedding. There was a nice set up for a couple to view the kitchen and taste multiple dishes. Everything we tried was delicious. We tried multiple dishes and we were very pleased with the presentation and taste. The owner stopped by to talk to us and he was just as nice as the rest of his staff. We are incredibly grateful for Buddies and can't wait to eat their food again at our wedding. read more

The food was good. I've been eating at this place for a while. Now the service this time was very slow. The tables were clean the food was hot but. The portions were way smaller you spend more money and get way less food. The board I received did not come with the stuff I got on my last experience and also it is $30 more. The waitresses were nice, but it was overall a pretty decent experience. I hope they can improve on their prices and quality of the food. read more

Food amazing came in without reservations for my grandson's graduation party of six with seated in little to no time. Service was awesome . read more

Buddies Bar and Grill - Wedge salad doesn't look awesome - Steakhouses Near Me - Hammond, Louisiana

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Excellent steaks, all the dishes are delicious. Service was good and very attentive & informative. Great cosy atmosphere. Highly recommend this restaurant. Well worth a visit. read more

I normally get the filet, but I was feeling something different so I got the salmon.... BEST. IVE. EVER. HAD. Service and atmosphere was great, per usual. Can't wait to go back for the salmon tho! read more

Buddies Bar and Grill - Pan Seared Salmon - Steakhouses Near Me - Hammond, Louisiana

This place is awesome the staff are very knowledgeable and professional they see to your every needs the food was very good as well as the cocktails we will definitely be back read more

I've came to Buddies on a few occasions and they have never disappointed! For one, the bloody Mary's are absolutely Devine! They are spicy yet salty and can get you a mini buzz. This was the first time we came during the lunch menu time frame. We ended up ordering from the dinner menu anyway. We all got a side salad and as always it's so good. I am always asking for extra dressing but theirs seems to always have the perfect amount of dressing. The two men at the table got steaks. Father in law got the King's Filet and bf got the Ribeye. No complaints. I got the crab Mac & cheese and holy moly! So good. We ended the meal with 2 desserts; crème brûlée and the turtle cheesecake crème brûlée, both were absolutely delicious!! Stop by here on your next hammond outing! read more

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I was SO shocked that a place called Buddies Bar and Grill was more fine dining and than literal bar & grill! It was great! The rib eyes were delicious (try the blue cheese topping!) and the creamed spinach was the best I've ever had. The drinks weren't the best , but they weren't bad. The service was top notch! All in all, great visit and great meal. I'm d highly recommend checking this place out. Don't let the location or the bane fool you, humble equals delicious!l read more

Buddies Bar and Grill - Complementary App. Delicious! - Steakhouses Near Me - Hammond, Louisiana

So I took a colleague to a welcome lunch. She chose the place. I went to SELU years ago and boy has Hammond grown! Well this place is in a strip mall not to far from the interstate. I arrived at about 12:15 and they open at 11 so there was no one there in this Monday. I was seated immediately and offered a drink. The menu is amazing there is a lot to choose from. I ordered the bayou potato. It wasn't what I expected. I thought it would be. Baked potato but it seemed like it was boiled red potatoes mashed topped with seafood and sauce. It also came with a piece of seafood bread I didn't like the bread it was too wet/soft for my liking. The potato was ok I couldn't get over not being able to see if it was a potato or not I didn't finish it because it is a LOT My colleague orders a burger and she seemed to enjoy it. The bathroom was ok it was tidy but not clean. I would try it again but idk eat at your own risk I did go for lunch maybe i will try dinner and get something else read more

Wonderful Steak and great staff! I was the DD but the martinis looked very good and there is a kids menu very reasonably priced. read more

It was just okay. The steak was not cooked med well it was more med rare. It was on a cold plate therefore it got cold really fast. It was not terrible but just mediocre. Not a lot of choices offered. Probably will not return. Our waitress was nice and attentive but that's about the only good thing I could say about this place. The location is terrible! Def not an upscale steakhouse l read more

Excellent service! I like my steaks well done and not all restaurants do that well, but it was AMAZING!!!! It was super juicy!! Spinach and artichoke dip was absolutely delicious as were the fried pasta to dip it with! My husband got the pork and it was DELICIOUS as well!!! Ambiance was great for a romantic night out with my hubby!!! read more

The food was amazing, the ambiance is homey and the service is excellent top notch. Emily and Carol made the dining experience a hell of a lot better. They even cut the birthday cake for us. read more

Buddies Bar and Grill - Brisket bombs - Steakhouses Near Me - Hammond, Louisiana

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When you walk in, you are greeted by well trained well dressed associates. The decor and atmosphere suggest high quality. The food is what brings you back again and again. read more

I wanted to treat a friend to a delicious steak dinner to end my visit to Louisiana and we were suggested Buddies by a local. I called early as I noticed it seemed like a reservation place. Fortunately they had availability and we got to arrive either no wait at 7pm. We both had the queens filet with different salads and sides. I enjoyed the pepper jelly vinaigrette on my house salad. I chose the smoked macaroni and cheese and it was creamy and delicious with a nice cheese crust. The filet, oh my! It was delicious. Perfectly cooked medium rare. Juicy, tender and delicious. We are still talking about the meal two days later! Our drinks were also very delicious. I enjoyed mine my limoncello (sweet and dangerously delicious!) and my friend enjoyed his Tequila Mocking Bird (nice and strong.) Staff was very friendly to us! We felt very welcomed by everyone. Staff not directly serving us even said hello. We had a very wonderful evening. It was very quiet and lovely. A great experience and little gem! read more

Buddies to me is a paradoxy. The weird unattended waiting area isn't a good start. But once we glor to the table it got worse because our waitress was totally clueless. Once we solve the problem with my drink, which was only a crown, royal and seven ups Things actually got better. Our salad dressing was absolutely incredible. The crabcakes were very good and deserved a much better presentation. Alas, our poor ribeye died in vain. But at the end of the meal, our chef, Michael, our knight in shining armor came to rescue the night. he had been told about our poor ribeye and replaced it with a filet mignon to go. The next night we had it for dinner, and it was incredibly good. It's efforts like this from people like chef Micheal, that guarantee a restaurants success, and warrant a four star rating. We definitely will give this place another try and order the filet next time!. read more

Our Food was excellent and great service too. Loved the pepper jelly vinaigrette salad dressing.

Filet was average. Out of the dessert we specifically went there for. Waitress was unsure of the menu options. Dead flowers on all the tables. Only positive, give you a discount for paying cash. read more

Buddies Bar and Grill - Dead flowers on all the tables. - Steakhouses Near Me - Hammond, Louisiana

Got the short rib special, bone in pork loin, and the filet. Sides were asparagus, smoked Mac and cheese and sweet potato casserole. Fantastic on all fronts. Best pork dish I've ever had at a restaurant. Moist and flavorful. Short rib was smoked and charred with traditional southern grits which made an amazing contrast. We also ordered several drinks including a smoked old fashioned that came in a smoke box to the table. Fabulous combination and presentation. We will be returning soon. read more

Claire was our server and she did a wonderful job! Food was delicious and great presentation. I can't wait to return! read more

Buddies Bar and Grill - Crab Cakes - Steakhouses Near Me - Hammond, Louisiana

Delicious delicious super good steak lots of food, friendly service, comfortable atmosphere and lots of parking good for big groups as well as intimate romantic dinners. We've only had one experience where we felt. It was a little bit cold in there, but that's been sometime now other than that I'd recommend it anytime. read more

Great experience each time I dine here! Exceptional service and great food. Such large portions of food, you definitely get your $$'s worth. 10/10 recommend. read more

Buddies Bar and Grill - Seafood stuffed baked potato.... this is the best thing I've ever eaten... - Steakhouses Near Me - Hammond, Louisiana

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Surpassed my expectations. Delicious food. The inside is very inviting and cozy. The service was wonderful. Oysters are a must try. I highly recommend this place read more

First I would like to say that the name does not do this joint justice. I moved to Louisiana from london 6 years ago and I have been to most restaurants here but refrained from going here due to the name.I'm so tired of going to eateries here when all they have is fried everything. This establishment should change its name because this is a 5 star restaurant. from the server to the food I give it 5 plus stars, not to forget the cocktail. Everything was on point except for the maitre d A client of mine gave me a gift card and I'm so glad she did because I have finally found my gourmet restaurant kudos to you all and thanks for having us read more

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Visited here for the first time from Alabama, and I will most definitely be back. From beginning to end my experience was nothing short of phenomenal! The wait staff was amazing, the speed of food was even better, and the drink menu is amazing!! If you ever find yourself around the Hammond area, I would 100% recommend Buddies. Some of the best food I've tasted, and again the wait staff is amazing, the owner should be proud of them! read more

Buddies Bar and Grill - Medium Ribeye topped with a half garlic clove, side of Bayou Potato - Steakhouses Near Me - Hammond, Louisiana

Great drinks, food and service staff! The dessert menu is a bit lacking. The atmosphere is great especially in the Lincoln Room. They give samples to the first few guests which make you feel top tier. The wait staff are eager and willing to share their favorites and why. Customers reign here and it is one of my all time favorites for special events as well as spur of the moment if they have an opening. A Hammond delight! read more

One of the better steaks i've had. The service is nice and pleasantly formal. The ambiance is a nice comfortable setting.

Great food! Great service! Queen fillet was a nice size and cooked medium rare. Had a nice, flavorful sear on the outside. Sweet potato was a nice size, not too big. Leave room for the salted caramel cheesecake as it was very good, nice creamy consistency. Highly recommend. read more

It has been a while since going to Buddy's and it used to be really, really good with a lot to choose from on the menu. Tonight not so good. I had the red fish and there was so much seasoning on it I could not tell I was eating fish, my husband's ribeye tasted like top sirloin. My red fish came with a few sauteed spinch leaves and a few mushrooms, no salad no bread no anything else and it was $32.00. My husband had the 12 oz ribeye that was $48.00, at least his came with a side and a salad. Plus they charge extra if you want to put your meal on a charge card. Won't be going back. read more

From start to finish- this dinner was absolutely perfect. We luckily were waited on by Chelsea and she made the entire experience amazing. Every single thing that our party of five ordered was out quickly, correct, and tasted exquisite. Chef Matt knows what he's doing and the entire service staff as well. We highly highly recommend!! Perfect atmosphere, food quality, service, and drinks. read more

High dollar value for poor quality steaks.... We visited Buddies during lunch and was extremely disappointed.

For my birthday, wife treated me to the chefs table ! Chef Mike and chef Matt treated us to an unbelievable 16 course unique menu that was to say the least out the box! You can tell both chefs are passionate about their craft. Our waitress, Cassie, was extremely attentive and personable. It was a night never to be forgotten. Anniversary soon. Guess where Anniversary dinner will be ? read more

Picked this place for my birthday dinner based on a friend's recommendation and their menu on their website. Inside was really cute and our server was great. We had the crab cake appetizer and the spinach dip. The crab cakes had a fishy taste but otherwise had a lot of crabmeat and not too much breading. The spinach and artichoke dip was overly cheesy so much so that you could not really taste the spinach or artichoke. My boyfriend can be a picky eater and I picked this placed based on the menu items I knew he would order. They had none of those items. Server said the menu hasn't been updated in many years. Very disappointing as i would have chose a different place. He ordered the chicken parmigiana which he said was just ok. I ordered the ribeye med rare with mushroom and onions. It was cooked pretty well but it was overly seasoned and salty. The smoked Mac & cheese was amazing and honestly the best thing we had. I also had the primma Donna cocktail and it was very good. Overall I was not impressed for the price. read more

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We made reservations for a very special occasion tonight. It was my dad's 80th birthday. Our last visit was so good that we wanted to take him there for his very special day. Our steaks were so seasoned that we could almost not eat them. They were overcooked. Our bottle of red wine was served when we had a few bites left. We put on the reservation that it was his birthday. They did NOTHING! We will definitely not be back. read more

Brought my mom out for her birthday. She asked to see the manager after waiting for everything. Took 20 minutes for refills, another 20 to order, another 20 for some ketchup. Meanwhile staff and the manager are talking to other tables having a great time. When the manager got to the table, and my mom started to explain why she was mad he cut her off and said "what do you want?" he interrupted us talking 3 times and said "what do you want?" I want him to get up and give some refills, check on the tables. if our waitress was over booked then he needs to step up he was at the table next to us for 15 minutes talking but didn't bother to pay us any attention while we are looking for waitstaff. Manager is rude and lazy, will not be back read more

Buddies is a great place. I have a friend with deep roots in the Pumpkin Center/Ponchatoula/Hammond Metropolitan Area. Whenever I find myself there with time to eat, I ask him for advice. This year he recommended I try Buddies and that's what I did. While the name suggests this is more of an adult themed establishment, it was a full service, family friendly restaurant. I was a little reluctant taking my youngest in since bar was in the name, but don't let that stop you. It's open to all. The food is typical American fare with a good selection of steaks. My entree was the strip which came well seasoned and perfectly cooked. I opted to add a wedge salad and grilled bacon wrapped shrimp which was a great idea. Their version of a wedge was slightly different than what I'm used to (big tomatoes), but the blue cheese was excellent. If you're looking for a meal that screams America, this was it. It was also the house special of the day and was only around $15. You really can't beat that. I really enjoyed my visit t Buddies. If you find yourself in Tangi, I encourage you to give them a try. read more

For Hammond, Buddies is ok! I would suggest the bacon wrapped shrimp entree or the filet mignon with a loaded baked potato. Be sure when you order your steak you tell them do not put the heavy iron on it to help cook it faster because your steak will be burnt on the outside and crispy. My father (81) loves this place. He would give it a 5 Star. He also never left Hammond. **I was not pleased with the wedge salad. The lettuce wedge was set inside facing down on the plate and then topped with the blue cheese crumbles and dressing. This is not how a wedge should be served. The inside should be up in order to allow the dressing to soak inside the leaves of lettuce. read more

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Just passing through on a driving trip. Nice atmosphere, good bar. Steaks and sides were excellent. Attentive service in the bar.

Food was nasty last time I went. My spinach and artichoke dip had like hard pieces of Artichoke in it... I guess it was more like Arti-CHOKE. The rest of the meal was nasty and greasy and I didn't enjoy any of it. Later my stomach hurt too. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Buddies is absolutely incredible! We love everything we've tried which includes the blooming onion, the ribeye, the filet and all the sides! The breading on the blooming onion is better then any I've ever had. The steaks are tender, juicy and perfectly seasoned. My favorite side is the smoked mac and cheese. It is so creamy! Their house salad with the pepper jelly vinegarette is also delicious. The dressing is tangy with the perfect amount of sweetness. The entire staff at Buddies is very attentive and we have always had great service! Highly recommended! read more