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Friendly Stop Bar & Grill

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License plates adorn the walls of this laid-back tavern offering bar fare, draft beer & a patio. People often mention good, great, meatloaf, friendly,


Address

985 Congress Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45246, United States

Website

friendlystop.com

Contact

+1 513-771-7427

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (672 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (11) great (7) meatloaf (6) friendly (6)
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  • 5/5 Shannon R. 11 months ago on Google • 189 reviews
    Always love this place. I typically get the wings. The service is awesome. It’s a smaller establishment, so expect it to be packed!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dartgame 3. 5 months ago on Google • 619 reviews
    This is a really cool place inside. Other reviews tell about the decor so I'll talk about my lunch. Ordered a meatloaf sandwich and a cup of chili plus a Coke. Big portion of meatloaf which might have been better if it wasn't served like a fish sandwich - on rye with lettuce and mayo. I wasn't crazy about the meatloaf although another guy on the crew really liked it, but I think it would be better on the plate with gravy and mashed potatoes like he ordered it. Chili was pretty decent. I think it might have been better without the slight "heat". But it still wasn't bad. All in all a decent lunch after I got rid of the lettuce and mayo on the sandwich. I think I'll get a burger next visit.

  • 5/5 Thomas M. 9 months ago on Google • 84 reviews
    It's just really good bar food. Local, no frill place. The price was very reasonable. I had the Cajun burger. My wife had chicken tenders and tots. Directions for getting to the parking lot are weak but worth getting in there.

  • 5/5 john H. 9 months ago on Google • 67 reviews
    Got the open face roast beef. I call it a beef Manhattan. On point totally satisfying. Very quaint place. If I lived closer I'd be here all the time. Great find.

  • 5/5 Gail H. 4 years ago on Google • 48 reviews
    My first time here, came for the liver and onions. Absolutely delicious! Mashed potatoes and gravy just as good. Best liver I've ever had from a restaurant. All I added was my hot sauce. Staff was friendly and courteous. Thumbs up Friendly Stop!

  • 5/5 Rich S. 6 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    A great stop to get away from daily hassles for good down home cooking. Their meat loaf ito-die-for is unbeatable

  • 5/5 Ron L. 6 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Don't get here often but always a pleasant whn I do. Pretty much a vegan but I can't deny the meatloaf -- like mom used to make.

  • 5/5 Carter S. 4 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Nice little place. Friendly staff and patrons. Wings were excellent 👌

  • 5/5 Matt 4 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    This is a great local hole in the wall place to grab a great burger and a beer. I have been there many times and have never been disappointed!

  • 5/5 Mare H. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome hamburgers!!! Very small and simple, which is what they're known for, but the friendliest staff in town, which they're also known for!! Highly recommend! Very cozy!!!

  • 5/5 Senses S. 7 months ago on Google
    healthy drinks, good food, reasonably priced, friendly atmosphere. Great place to watch sports!

  • 5/5 Christian Francisco Marcos T. 10 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Really, they are friendly, Bar would do anything you ask for. Best ever wings and onion rings. Is really like pretty in a old fashion way we loved it!.

  • 5/5 Eric V. 1 year ago on Google
    Even when the place is packed, the staff has always tried to be helpful. They are great people. One of only a couple places I'll go specifically for a burger and a beer.

  • 2/5 Nicona's Career 1. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the charm and ambiance of a Mom & Pop small restaurant. Prices are a little high considering portion size and flavor. I ordered a chef salad and was hugely disappointed in both. I'd say it's more of a watering hole where you can happily grab a few beers and hang than a restaurant destination.

  • 5/5 Mobiette S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice staff. The food is delicious and one of their cooks(he's the afro dude) is a cool man who has respect for the food and customers 😁 I come here once a week and let me tell ya the meatloaf is amazing!!!

  • 4/5 Jesse R. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a wonderful, family-owned bar with good and affordable food. A very friendly atmosphere.

  • 5/5 frank n. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is always good. Service and atmosphere is great! Family owned and it shows. If you want to go to a place that isn't trying to be trendy or appear to be "fancy", this local spot is for you!

  • 1/5 Betsy S. 1 year ago on Google
    Tried to call in an order for carry out. The "gentleman" who answered the phone was NOT friendly. I've had their food before and it's good - but not good enough to be spoken down when calling in a $100 order. Will never go back and I suggest changing the name of the restaurant to something more accurate.

  • 5/5 gina P. 2 years ago on Google
    Won't take much time to write a review...but I had time to stop at this awesome bar and need to tell someone or ig everyone about it. The food was great I had the tenders which better than canes they are known for. And service so sweet and ppl laughing the whole time. Loved hope to be in town again.

  • 5/5 Eric L. 2 years ago on Google
    Cozy little spot with a great locals atmosphere. Great burger and wings!

  • 4/5 David N. 2 years ago on Google
    Simple home cooked food. Nothing too fancy but it was good. I had the meatloaf, it wasn't as good as Mom's but what is? I do appreciate that they make all their food on site. Nothing was frozen and thrown into a fryer.

  • 5/5 Laura R. 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoyed lunch at the Friendly Stop! Great food and service!! Will definitely be back.

  • 4/5 James N. 1 year ago on Google
    Almost didn't get in cause of my Michigan sweat shirt. But it was cool. The food was good and the service was quick

  • 5/5 Jill H. 1 year ago on Google
    Pleasant staff, a lot of menu options, and most of all a friendly corner bar making Friendly Stop a perfect name. And I can't pass by giving praise for the Garlic Burger!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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