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Friendly Tavern

3.5 (206 reviews)
ModerateKaraoke, Bars, American
Open • 8:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
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What's the vibe?
Casual
Juke Box
Karaoke
Moderate noise

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John C.

Awesome place! Fun, vibrant, and extremely clean! The food is great. We went for dinner last night and breakfast this morning. The BLT is delicious! The everything bagel sourdough bread was perfect. The breakfast omelette was large! The staff are very friendly and prompt.

Starting July with the best experience at Friendly Tavern in Redington Shores! Great atmosphere and service!

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Chris S.

Great food, beautiful new remodel job, good service. We've been going to this place for years but of course, it was badly damaged after Hurricane Helene came through last year (it is right across the street from the Gulf). New owners took over and did a fantastic renovation, beautifully updating everything and keeping the tiki bar, as well as the beach vibe! We went for breakfast which was great, and are looking forward to trying the lunch/dinner menu soon.

Sara W.

A tavern with no taps is interesting. Just bottles and cans. And there is no list to see. They have outdoor seating on the front deck. But they allow cigar smoking where the tables are. And with the front door open, it went right into the dining room. Luckily, someone shut the door because they were cold. It took a while. Enough the waitress told us they sent another guy to the kitchen to help out. There was only us and another table. I got a chicken ceasar salad, and my partner got the buffalo chicken wrap. 16 minutes later, they came out to say they were just waiting on the wrap. And yes, the other table had their food. 8 minutes later and it came out and was incorrect. Only one of us got a silverware set since I got a salad, and there was no other napkin for my partner. We noticed some tables had paper towel holders, but ours did not. It took me a while to get the waitress to come back to inform her the meal was incorrect. It was the salad. I said no dresses, and it was completely tossed in italian, not even ceasar. At that point, my partner was done eating with my help attacking his fries, and my patience had run out. It should not take hours to eat a simple meal when they are dead. I informed her of the issue and kindly asked her to remove it from my bill, which it was obvious it was not touched. I got a huge eye roll, and she walked away with it. They did remove it from our bill. My partner said the wrap was subpar, not hot, which is odd for the fact we waited for it. We do not need to go back ever. Friendly, they were not.

Gorgeous sunset that I watched at the sugary sand beach right across the street through the parking lot from Friendlys Tavern

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Great experience, great service, great food for a fair price and a perfect sunset outside the front window. I will be going back

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Thanks Charles! It means a lot to us!

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Service was excellent. Loved the vibe. Didn't feel like I was the oldest in there or the youngest.

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Thanks Jeff. We welcome ALL FRIENDLY FACES! See you next time.

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The food was good and the karaoke was fantastic. Great pub with great stuff and patrons.

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post that you're still closed and not near opening! We came a long way to spend NYE here and it looks like nothing has been done.

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Great food and amazing service. Would recommend trying the burger or Philly cheesesteak

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I would not recommend this place. The food was mediocre at best. Overpriced on what you get.

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Fish sandwiches were amazing! Bartender and music selection terrible! Wow great way to drive away business,

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Ask the Community - Friendly Tavern

For breakfast, do you serve pancakes?

They do, former cook and there is pancakes along with French toast.

How long do you service food til at night?

Til close!

When do you do karaoke?

Friday n Saturday 9pm-11/12pm

Do you have karaoke on Friday nighr?

Of course

How long do you serve breakfast?

Monday - Saturday 8AM - 11AM Sunday 8AM - 1PM… 

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