Dinner
Tue-Sat
from 5 PM
Lunch
Wed-Fri
11 AM-2 PM
Brunch
Sat & Sun
10 AM-2 PM
Butcher’s cuts, cooked to order.
Modern, laid-back Southern cooking with our local farmers, at Summit Pointe in Valdosta.
Friends Grille + Bar is a locally owned neighborhood restaurant. Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, steaks from the grill, a glass from the Coravin and cocktails made with our own house-infused spirits.
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Local friends
Friends Grille + Bar is a locally owned neighborhood restaurant specializing in modern, but laid-back southern cuisine that reflects the very best of what the area has to offer. We strive to use local, seasonal produce, all-natural meats, and the freshest seafood.
Partnering with our local farmers and suppliers, Friends Grille + Bar creates outstanding dishes using quality, farm fresh ingredients and artisan products at their seasonal peak. Come in for a tasty bite and a delicious sip, sit back and stay a while, and enjoy! Cheers!
Our farm roll
- Georgia Olive FarmsLakeland
- Sweet Grass DairyThomasville
- Thompson FarmsDixie
- Carters Produce MarketValdosta
- South Georgia PecanValdosta
The menus
Lunch Wednesday to Friday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday, brunch on the weekend. Menu items and/or prices subject to change without notice.
Lunch
Wed-Fri, 11 AM-2 PM
Appetizers
- Black Eyed Pea Cakes10
House made salsa, cilantro crema, & parmesan cheese
- Soup of the Day5 / 9
Cup / bowl
- Classic Pimento Cheese9
Served with house pickles & pita chips
- Lemon Pepper Wings14
Roasted & fried chicken wings, tossed in lemon pepper honey, served with celery & ranch
- Egg Rolls13
“French dip” style with slow braised beef, mozzarella & truffle au jus sauce
- Seared Yellowfin Tuna16
Baby cucumbers, pineapple, radish, soy-lime vinaigrette, chili-garlic aioli, sesame seeds, & crispy wonton
Salads
- House Salad7 / 12
Mixed greens, strawberries, goat cheese, cucumbers, toasted almonds & champagne-pepper jelly vinaigrette
- Kale Caesar Salad7 / 12
Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, seasonal fruit, biscuit croutons & a creamy lemon anchovy dressing
- Greek Salad7 / 12
Romaine lettuce tossed in a lemon oregano vinaigrette, tomato, baby cucumbers, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, shaved red onion, & feta cheese
- Chicken Salad Plate13
Mixed greens, fruit salad & butter crackers. Make it a sandwich served on toasted sourdough for $1
Add chicken $6Add shrimp $8Add steak* $12Add salmon* $12
Sandwiches
Served with fries or chips. Substitute a side for 3.50
- Taco of the DayMP
- Chicken Salad Melt13
House made chicken salad, Swiss cheese, dried cranberries, & house pepper jelly on wheat bread & grilled
- Tuscan Grilled Cheese11
Shredded mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, tomato, & basil pesto served with a creamy tomato fondue dipping sauce. Add bacon $4
Entrees
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken17
Honey, hot sauce, & scallions served with your choice of side
- Fettuccini16
Smoked bacon, sweet corn, & crimini mushrooms in a parmesan cream sauce
- Steak Fried Rice22
Carrots, cabbage, English peas, yum-yum sauce, scallions, & sesame seeds
- The Burger17
1/2 pound ground beef, pimento cheese, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, & pickles on a toasted bun with a side of fancy sauce served with your choice of side
Sides
- Broccoli Salad6
Grapes, bacon, craisins, onions, & buttermilk herb dressing
- Crispy Brussel Sprouts6
In a warm bacon vinaigrette topped with parmesan cheese
- French Fries5
Fried golden brown & house seasoned
- Fresh Fruit5
Seasonal fruit cut daily
- Butterbeans & Sauteed Kale6
With lemon garlic vinaigrette & green onion
- Roasted Carrots6
With soy lime vinaigrette, scallion, sesame seeds
Erik Mackie, AM Chef · Randy DeCoudres, Executive Chef
Dinner
Tue-Thu 5-9 PM, Fri-Sat 5-10 PM
Appetizers
- Bread Service10
Warm rustic bread, salted honey butter, olive oil, & balsamic reduction
- Lemon Pepper Wings14
Roasted & fried chicken wings, tossed in lemon pepper honey, served with celery, & ranch
- Buttermilk Fried Onion Rings11
With pickled red onion & spicy ketchup
- Crispy Egg Roll13
“French dip” style with slow braised beef, mozzarella, & truffle au jus sauce
- Soft Goat Cheese & Parm13
In a roasted tomato sauce with garlic-herb roasted bread & basil
- Seared Yellowfin Tuna16
Baby cucumbers, pineapple, radish, soy-lime vinaigrette, chili-garlic aioli, sesame seeds, & crispy wonton
Salads
- House Salad7 / 12
Mixed greens, strawberries, goat cheese, cucumbers, toasted almonds, & champagne-pepper jelly vinaigrette
- Kale Caesar Salad7 / 12
Baker Farms kale, Parmigiano-Reggiano, grapes, biscuit croutons, & creamy lemon-anchovy dressing
Pasta & Flatbreads
- 4 Cheese Flatbread12
Mozzarella, provolone, feta, parmesan, basil pesto, & tomatoes
- Onion Flatbread12
Blue cheese, smoked bacon, candied pecans, fresh lemon, & chives
- Fettuccini16
Smoked bacon, sweet corn, & cremini mushrooms in a parmesan cream sauce
Chef Specialties
Choice of one side
- Crispy Pork Tenderloin25
With honey, smoked bacon, & house pickles
- Lemon Rosemary Chicken22
Roasted half chicken with a rosemary vinaigrette & garden herbs
- The Burger17
1/2 pound ground beef with pimento cheese, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, & house pickles on a toasted bun with a side of fancy sauce
- Slow Braised Beef Short Rib29
In a cremini mushroom sauce
- Pan Seared Salmon29
With a creamy Dijon honey mustard, almond crust, & microgreens
Butcher’s Cuts
Choice of one side
- 10 oz Cheshire Porkloin28
With pineapple bacon chutney
- 16 oz NY Strip47
Chairman’s Reserve, with house steak sauce
- 8 oz Filet49
With blue cheese & balsamic reduction
- 18 oz All Natural Ribeye57
With bernaise butter
Sides
- Roasted Carrots6
With soy lime vin, scallion, sesame seeds
- Butterbeans & Sautéed Kale6
With lemon garlic vinaigrette & green onion
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes6
New potatoes with garlic & butter
- Crispy Brussel Sprouts6
In a warm bacon vinaigrette topped with parmesan cheese
Brunch
Sat-Sun, 10 AM-2 PM
Starters
- Pimento Cheese9
Scallions, & toasted pita chips
- Chicken Salad10
Scallions, & toasted pita chips
- Buttermilk Biscuits9
Butter, honey, & jelly. Add sawmill gravy for $4
- Beignets12
Powdered sugar & mixed berry dipping sauce
- Hashbrown App13
Jalapeno-cheddar queso, scallions, smoked bacon, & tomatoes
Salads
- Chicken Salad Plate13
Mixed greens, side of seasonal fruit, & butter crackers
- House Salad7 / 12
Mixed greens, strawberries, goat cheese, cucumbers, toasted almonds, & champagne-pepper jelly vinaigrette
- Kale Caesar Salad7 / 12
Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, seasonal fruit, biscuit croutons, & a creamy lemon anchovy dressing
- Greek Salad7 / 12
Romaine lettuce tossed in a lemon oregano vinaigrette, tomato, baby cucumbers, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, shaved red onion, & feta cheese
Entrees
- Breakfast Standard16
Two eggs any way, a side of bacon, cheddar grits, sliced tomato, & a buttermilk biscuit
- Country Fried Pork Hash17
Ranch potatoes, peppers, onions, tomatoes, sawmill gravy, & scallions
- Chicken & Waffles17
Honey, hot sauce, & green onions
- Eggs Benny18
Two poached eggs over a buttermilk biscuit, topped with jalapeno-cheddar queso, smoked bacon, tomato, & scallion
- Shrimp & Grits21
Roasted tomato cream sauce, peppers, onions, celery, tomatoes, smoked bacon, & scallions
- Steak & Eggs27
5oz grilled steak tips, topped with chimichurri, two eggs any way, cheddar grits, sliced tomato, & a buttermilk biscuit
Sides
- Ranch Potatoes4
- Cheddar Grits4
- 1 Egg Any Way3
- Bacon4
- Buttermilk Biscuit2
- Fresh Fruit5
- Side Salad5
- Toast2
$1 substitution charge for any change
*Items can be cooked to order. State mandated advisory: the consumption of raw or uncooked foods such as meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, or eggs which may contain harmful bacteria, may cause serious illness.
18% gratuity will be added to parties of six or more.
From the pass
Our kitchen is open to the dining room, so you can watch your plate come together.
In the kitchen
Our kitchen is led by Executive Chef and co-owner Randy DeCoudres, with Erik Mackie as our AM Chef. The idea is to pair something new with something familiar: a Caesar made with kale and biscuit croutons, an egg roll filled like a French dip, crispy fried ribs.
“I want the unfamiliar to catch their eye first, and the familiar to catch their eye second.”
- Grill
Butcher’s cuts from the grill: a 10 oz Cheshire porkloin, a 16 oz NY strip, an 8 oz filet and an 18 oz all natural ribeye, each with a side.
- Burger
The Burger: half a pound of beef with our pimento cheese, smoked bacon, house pickles and a side of fancy sauce.
- Sweets
Juli’s ice cream, made in house.
The bar
Wines poured fresh from the Coravin, signature cocktails made with our own house-infused vodkas and bourbon, and Georgia Beer Co. brewed right here in the Azalea City.
“Here at Friends Grille and Bar, we treat everyone as a friend and would never serve a friend something that we don’t believe in. We’ve tasted and hand selected each item on our menu. We hope you enjoy. Cheers!”
Signature Cocktails
- A Cocktail Orange12
House-infused orange vodka, fresh basil, orange juice & lemon juice topped with Topo Chico
- Big Wooly Mammoth12
House-infused jalapeño vodka, mango syrup, & lemon juice served straight up with a fresh jalapeño ring
- The Allie Cat12
Crop Organic cucumber vodka, fresh cucumber, lime, & lemon juice topped with ginger beer
- The Taytini12
House-infused strawberry vodka, lemon juice, simple, fresh strawberries, served straight up with a fresh strawberry
- Partly Cloudy12
Our spin on a Dark & Stormy, with Bumbu rum, cherry juice, simple syrup, lime juice, topped with ginger beer, served on the rocks with an Amarena cherry & lime
- Back Down South13
Woodford Rye whiskey, fresh mint, house honey syrup, lemon, peach bitters, and Angostura bitters served on the rocks and topped with ginger ale, mint, and an orange peel
- El Guapo13
Dos Primos Blanco tequila, Illegal Mezcal Pamplemousse Rose grapefruit liqueur, fresh lime, jalapeño-infused agave nectar, served on the rocks with a fresh jalapeño ring
- Azalea Negroni12
El Jimador Reposado tequila, Aperol, house-infused blueberry blanc vermouth, orange-infused agave nectar, & lime juice with a lime and orange zest
- Seasonal SpritzMP
A seasonal spin on classic spritz cocktails
After Dinner
- The Hemingway10
A key lime pie inspired cocktail with Licor 43, half & half, simple syrup, & lemon juice, with a graham cracker rim & lime wheel. Served chilled
- Espressotini13
Tito’s vodka, Kahlua, demerara syrup, and espresso. Add Bailey’s for $3
- Old Gregg’13
House-infused toasted pecan bourbon, Kahlua & The Irishman Irish liqueur served over a “coffee cube”
Certified Fresh
These wines are poured using a Coravin, ensuring every pour is fresh. 6oz / bottle
- Super Tuscan, Le Volte, Italy ’2020 / 72
Merlot/Cab/Sangiovese, ripe fruit, spice
- Grenache Blend, Abstract, Orin Swift, Cali ’2018 / 71
Medium bodied, blackberry, plum, smooth
- Pinot Noir, Outerbound, RRV, Cali ’1814 / 55
Rich raspberry, herbal cherry, bold finish
- Chardonnay, Flowers Vineyard, Sonoma19 / 73
Balanced, lightly oaked, perfect
By the Glass: Whites & Rosé
- Pinot Grigio, Anterra, Italy8 / 29
Light, citrus, neutral
- Grüner Veltliner, Grooner, Austria10 / 36
Refreshing, stone fruit, minerality
- Sauvi B, Glazebrook, New Zealand13 / 47
Lime, passionfruit, crisp
- Albariño, Martin Codax, Spain12 / 44
Slightly effervescent, apple, crisp
- Riesling, Shades of Blue, Germany9 / 33
Fruit forward, juicy peach, floral
- Chardonnay, Austin, Paso Robles10 / 38
Soft oak, tropical citrus, crisp
- Chardonnay, Chehalem, Oregon11 / 39
Unoaked, Granny Smith apple, stone
- Rosé, Charles & Charles, WA10 / 36
Refreshing, strawberry, floral
- Sparkling Rosé, Cap Fizz, Oregon14 / 51
Bright citrus, raspberry, bubbly
By the Glass: Reds
- Sangiovese Toscana, Caparzo, Italy10 / 38
Cherry, dried orange, medium body
- Pinot Noir, Westmount, Oregon12 / 44
Cherry, earthy, robust
- Merlot, Skyfall, Columbia Valley10 / 36
Blueberry, mocha, silky smooth
- Malbec, Areyna, Mendoza, AR10 / 36
Slight minerality, baking spice, medium
- Cab Sauv, ‘Robert Willis’ Estates, WA11 / 40
Cherry, oak, vanilla
- Cab Sauv, Decoy, Napa, Cali16 / 58
Bold, lush fruit, integrated tannins
By the Bottle
- Bordeaux, Chateau Cotes De Blaignon, FR. ’1836
Black cherry, spice, leather
- Syrah, Gainey, Cali ’2345
Licorice, black cherry, earthy, dry
- Chablis, William Fevre, Burgundy, France ’2263
Lemon aromas, spring meadow, pear
- Cabernet, Faust, Napa Valley ’2271
Toasted baking spice, star anise, berry
- Brunello di Montalcino, Caparzo, Italy ’1685
100% Sangiovese, ripe berries, zesty acid
- Champagne, Moët & Chandon, France NV85
Lively fizzy palate, green apple, brioche
On Tap
- Michelob Ultra5
Light lager brewed with the perfect balance of Herkules hops and wholesome grains, producing a light citrus aroma and a crisp, refreshing finish! 4.2% ABV
- Georgia Beer Co. Azalea City Amber Ale8
This crispy amber ale is brewed right here in The Azalea City. It’s light, full flavored, and well balanced! 5.2% ABV
- Harpoon UFO8
Brewed with orange peel and coriander, this white ale follows the tradition of spiced white beers that have been brewed in Belgium for well over a hundred years. 4.8% ABV
- Sierra Nevada Pale Ale8
Light bodied, slightly toasty malt palate, with piney grapefruit citrus from the Cascade hops & mild spice. 5.6% ABV
- Rotating BrewMP
Bottles & Cans
Ask your server about our secret beers
- Bud Light4
- Miller Lite4
- Dos Equis, Cerveza4
Mexico, 4.3% ABV
- A Litle Sumpin’ Sumpin’7
California, 7.5% ABV IPA
- Creature Comforts, Tropicalia IPA6
Athens GA, 6.6% ABV
- Georgia Beer Co. Blueberry Field Party6
Valdosta GA, 5.2% ABV
At the table
A few plates and pours, as our guests saw them.
Friends say
“For my main entrée, I ordered the filet, accompanied by loaded mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. The filet was absolutely delicious, packed with flavor, and incredibly satisfying. The loaded mashed potatoes were rich, creamy, and complemented the steak beautifully. Even the Brussels sprouts were a standout, bringing everything together for a well-balanced and flavorful meal.”
“First visit, very impressed with outside and inside decor. Loved the open kitchen, made you feel empowered as you saw them jump into action as your food order was dropped. Super customer service and our selection of the house burgers was simply delicious. Not sure what they put on the fries but some of the best I have eaten. Bravo.”
“Super cozy atmosphere and amazing food at a fantastic price point. Been here a few times both to take photos for the local visitors bureau and as a regular patron numerous times on my trips to Valdosta. Always friendly service, the drinks are great, and the food is great. I always opt for the large ribeye which is consistently delicious. Wish we had more restaurants like this back home in Jacksonville!”
“Since trying other restaurants in this restaurant group brand and enjoying it, we decided to give Friends a try and were very pleased! We ordered the pan roasted salmon (not pictured) and the ribs which were both very good! The crumbles on the salmon were tasty and I was told the ribs were excellent. The bread and the honey butter was also a hit. Our server was pleasant. Would recommend!”
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Come see us
We’re at Summit Pointe on Country Club Road, with patio seating and curbside pickup.
Hours
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday5:00-9:00 PM
- Wednesday11:00 AM-2:00 PM, 5:00-9:00 PM
- Thursday11:00 AM-2:00 PM, 5:00-9:00 PM
- Friday11:00 AM-2:00 PM, 5:00-10:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM-2:00 PM, 5:00-10:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Weekend lunch hours are brunch.
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Questions about a large party, a gift card or anything else, send us a note. For tonight’s table, calling is quickest.