Good food, good service. Only downside, can be very noisy during dinner rush. Medium price point. Dinner and drinks for 2, average $60.00

Friendlys generally has pretty good food. I was really disappointed with my visit this week. I ordered wings. Waitress said they no longer carry the inbone wings but had boneless. I think I got 8 for $10. They looked like little walnut sized meatballs. They were terrible. I would have done better by picking up an order of nuggets at Burger King at 10 for $3. I let the server know that they were terrible. She said well that's what we serve now. No attempt or offer to make the customer happy. We ended up taking them home for the cats. I also had to ask to have my onion soup heated to where the cheese was melted. Otherwise my table companion ordered the roast beef French dip and the sandwich looked and tasted fine. So don't order the boneless wings. read more

We had a small graduation party here and our service was wonderful. Food and drinks were good and staff was very friendly we loved our server Ricky he did a wonderful job keeping up with us all. read more

This used to be our go to place when in the area. I'm not sure if there is new management and/or waitresses, but the past three visits have been less than stellar. The prime rib used to be worth the drive, the last two times it came out cold and gross. Ordered something different in hopes that it would be better. This was their third strike, we won't be back. The waitress was more interested in visiting with her friends, our drinks were never refilled, our food came to the table lukewarm at best. It's disappointing that it has gone so downhill. read more

Never had a bad meal. Super friendly staff that lives up to the restaurant name! Fast service. I've become a regular!

We have visited and taken out food several times and haven't been disappointed yet. Their pulled pork sandwiches are outstanding and the All You Can Eat Crab Legs on Tuesday night are delicious. Friendly and attentive staff - manager is always around keeping an eye on things. This place is on the top of our list in Coloma. read more

Ok sandwiches. Waitress was friendly. Service.......seriously SLOW!!!!! Therefore, we won't be back.

Very very nice bar! Old feeling town restaurant with really good eats! The southern burger was fantastic!

Nice place, friendly staff. Food was good. My husband got the perch dinner and there were bones in a couple of filets. I don't know if this is normal or not. I would recommend and thing but the fish read more

Met a friend for dinner. Restaurant was clean and nice atmosphere. Waitress was very attentive brought drinks out right away, food came out quickly, and overall service was very good. Food was good and cooked to order. Will revisit. read more

The Friendly Tavern - Dinner with a friend at the Friendly, Coloma, MI - American Near Me - Coloma, Michigan

This is exactly what I'd want it to be: a local tavern with tavern food, a casual atmosphere, with a little more modern vibe than the smallest of small-town watering holes. There was a great Guinness special and a nice list of local Michigan wines. The kids menu had Kraft Mac n cheese with fries or chips... I could have used some veggies or fruit there. The Tater Tot Mountain was fun and the dip on the fried pickles was good. The fried foods could have been a smidge less greasy (there was a little bit of a grease puddle under the fish n chips), but that might've just been an off night. It's nice that there are a few salad options, though the fajita salad needed some kind of dressing beyond salsa, and I like that we were able to switch to sweet potato fries. The 'tin' ceiling is beautiful, the cute color-able paper hats were awesome, and we had a nice time. read more

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The Friendly no longer has a all you can eat crab night.

The friendly Tavern is a delightful. There is an extensive menu. My friend ordered the fajitas and has not stopped raving about them. The presentation is beautiful, the chicken is cooked to perfection, the rice is tasty, a healthy serving size, and warm tortillas with ample and fresh condiments. I ordered a hamburger deluxe with cheese and bacon. It also is very tasty and cooked to perfection on a toasted bun. The fries are crispy and warm. The iced tea that we ordered is fresh brewed. The interior offers wooden booths, wooden bar, mosaic tile floor, pressed tin ceiling, a lovely ambience. The real icing on the cake was our server, Rebecca. There was a large group and she was very busy. She never seemed rushed and had a very cheerful demeanor and smile. read more

Good spot friendly place good service. We had a very large group and they fit us right in. I would recommend it, it's just busy and noisy but sometimes that is a good thing. read more

I usually eat here 3 to 4 times a week every week but they raised their prices and the cook is not cooking right. My burger was not done to how I ordered it and WAY to much mayonaise when I asked for light mayonaise. Seems they're wanting to make money but going about it ALL the wrong way. For the people who live here all year long are not going to be giving them much business once the tourists go back home unless they drop their prices and get back a better cook. read more

We visit the South Haven area every summer and have been here several times now and always enjoy a good meal. I was a little disappointed tonight as something I've ordered before was nowhere to be seen on the menu. I can't remember the name, but I think it was the Paw Paw Chicken or the Coloma Chicken. Or maybe I'm thinking of another restaurant. I should've asked but couldn't remember the name until later. Anyway, I had the blackened chicken Alfredo. It was hot and the Alfredo had a good flavor. My husband had the prime rib special which was HUGE and he liked. My husband also had potato bacon soup and it was REALLY good. Something was different about it compared to other potato soups I've had but I couldn't put my finger on it. Service was great as well. Looking forward to coming back next summer. Definitely need to try if you're in the area. read more

The Friendly Tavern - Blackened chicken Alfredo - American Near Me - Coloma, Michigan

Food took for ever. The girl said our food would be ready in a couple minutes then 30 minutes go by and we still haven't got our food. Waitress looked at our table about 3 times and didn't give us refills until the 4 time. Appetizers were cold and the food was cold too not happy. The fried pickles were good though read more

Good Bar Food. Good Service. Good for Lunch. Nothing special but you should leave pleased. Solid tavern style restaurant. Good fried food, try the onion rings with jalapeno ranch, both of which they make there. Not impressed with entree salads, get fish or a burger instead. They have Bell's Beer, Labatt, and the regular domestics on draft. A Coloma staple. read more

If you live in a large city like New York or Chicago, there comes the time during your travels, especially while driving, when you feel the urge to stop in an out-of-the-way village or town and divulge into its local atmosphere, and one of the ways to accomplish this is to eat at its restaurants. The Friendly Tavern in Coloma, Michigan is more than worthy of satisfying this urge. First off, there is abundant (and did I mention FREE?) parking nearby, so you will likely never have to park more than two blocks away from the restaurant. For all of you Chicagoans and Detroiters out there, this is a major plus. Second, the atmosphere of the restaurant has elements for all patrons. Are you into sports? Good news -- they have sports on the TVs all the time. Do you just want a classic dining experience? Lucky you -- they have classic decor and old-fashioned booths. The staff at this restaurant are very attentive and courteous, and the service is very quick and swift. The food options are nothing short of diverse, with options for everybody, from vegetarians to extreme carnivores. There are salads, burgers, pastas, chicken platters, fries, and a great selection of beer and wine. Food is delivered very promptly, including entrees. The food is of amazing quality, and is well-prepared. For example, the Buffalo-Style Tenders are amongst the best I have ever tasted. Prices are amazingly low, making this restaurant a great money-saver. The restaurant is located right in the heart of the quaint, little town of Coloma, so you will likely get a local experience and a view of the life of the locals. All-in-all, The Family Tavern is the perfect restaurant to drive to and eat at during your travels through Michigan. I strongly recommend and encourage you to give this place a try. You will NOT be disappointed. read more

Excellent food from the apps to the entrees ! Nice atmosphere and quick, friendly, attentive wait staff . I will be back is ever in the area again ! read more

The food is good, but the customer service from Lisa sucks. We won't go there again. She made us feel like we were bothering her.

This place is awesome. Great service and great menu. They have no gluten free menu however the manager and our waiter were very knowledgeable of gf and did everything to make sure my son had a great meal. He had Steak, perch and shrimp with a Cesar salad and a loaded bake. The stark fajitas were very good. 9 of us are dinner and we all enjoyed our food. I highly recommend this place. read more

The Steak Fajitas are friggin awesome. Couldnt stop eating them. Staff is always "Friendly"no pun intended. read more

Great place for dinner! As the name states...friendly! Great staff and they take great care of you. Bar drinks were fabulous and everything on their menu we had was fabulous! And very reasonably priced! Thanks for a great experience! read more

I love The Friendly Tavern! I have been coming here for a very long time. I don't even live near here but it is very worth the drive. The service is always great and the food is very good. Make sure you get the potato bacon soup ;) read more

Takeout food was cold...every item. It was ready 20 min after ordering though they said It would be 30...horrible. really gone downhill in last few years. read more

Family/bar atmosphere with plenty of seating. Menu has lots to pick from. Service was great... beer batter fries were crunchy & flavorful. Will definitely be back. read more

A typical local bar with okay food. The food was way better when Ray ran the place but the new owners are friendly and pour a good drink.

We love the Friendly Tavern. Friendly servers, friendly bartenders and friendly owners. Everything we have eaten here has been very good. Great place to stop in with your family. When visiting Coloma area, stop here. You will not be disappointed. read more

This place is overrated. The food is expensive for what you get. The quality is lacking severely. The wait staff is nice but a little slow. It's also too loud to hear the person next to you on Saturdays due to live "music" playing. Its pretty much local dudes singing covers of oldies. Not my scene. read more

Great fish and chips and really good asparagus appetizer. Good drink specials on certain nights. Overall, it's a good spot.

Lots of food, but not very good. We started with the loaded nachos which were ok. The soups were very good but my prime rib with asparagus was both cold and bland. Hubby liked his steak and the cheesecake was good. It's just overall the food could've been better for what you pay for. read more

Nice tavern with a small town and welcoming feel to it. Lots of specials throughout the week. We came on Mexican night. $2 Coronas and $3 Margaritas were the starters for us. My beer was ice cold with the requisite lime, and my wife and friends enjoyed their margaritas, strong enough to feel it but still tasty to drink. I had the potato bacon soup which had big chunks of potato and was creamy and tasty. Several of us ordered the fajitas. I had steak which was prepared just as I ordered and was tender and flavorful. Our friends had the chicken fajitas and they enjoyed them as well. My wife had the French dip and had asked to sub mushrooms for the onions. They added the shrooms but left the onions on. Easily remedied but a bit of an annoyance. Still a delicious sandwich. Kids meals were typical fare with burgers, chicken tenders and Mac N Cheese for our crew. They all are heartily and without complaint which is the important part of a kids dining experience. :-). Important to note they were also able to easily accommodate out large party of 12. All in all not perfect, but a very enjoyable meal that tasted excellent. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Great atmosphere and a place we would definitely come back to. Small town feel with a small town movie theater (Loma Theater) across the street made it part of a perfect rainy evening outing for our vacation. read more

Stopped here out of necessity. Wouldn't recommend to anyone. Got the chips and salsa with cheese, which ended up being store bought salsa with a plate of chips and cheese melted on top in the microwave. Why did I pay 6 dollars for someone to do that? We also got the tator tot mountain. Awful- enough said. We ate some out of both boredom and hunger but wouldn't do that again. Save your stomach, money and time and skip this one. You're better off at the McDonalds off the highways. At least they have a play place and likely better food. read more

Friendly service for sure but the food is pretty bad. Super salty, processed, prefabricated food. Next time I think I'll pass on by

Never had a decent baked potato at this restaurant. I avoid the fries because they aren't so good either. Maybe they should offer grits.

We have dinner here 1-2 times a month, love the perch dinner. Wait staff is good, food is a lot better than just bar food. Extensive beer collection in bottle or on tap. Owner manager is always out and about making sure all is well. Please try the bread pudding dessert, it's to die for. Cheers! read more

We chose this on a whim. We were on our way to Chicago. A few miles off expressway but good food, service and great prices. We would stop here again. read more

My family and I stayed on Lake Michigan near Coloma, and had dinner at the Friendly Tavern. My mom and I had the shrimp tempura, which was absolutely wonderful, and my sister had Philly cheese steak, which she really enjoyed. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and their menu had something for everyone. I would highly recommend the Friendly Tavern to anyone traveling nearby. read more

I had the prime rib special for 9.99. Wow, talk about a ton of food. Loaf of bread, soup or salad, large prime rib, huge baked potato, corn on the cob. Great deal and my dog was happy eating what I couldn't finish. The pulled pork sandwich was more sauce than meat and a bit disappointing. It's a cute tavern with booths along the wall. Have to walk up a long flight of stairs to use the bathroom though. read more