Friend of a Farmer Reviews List

Dined on 5/20/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"A lovely place in a lovely neighborhood. Rustic and cute old house with a upstairs, downstairs and outdoor seating. They start you off with a big square of corn bread with homemade apple sauce. We had a piping hot chicken pot pie with a lattice top and a chicken club sandwich on thick fresh baked honey wheat bread. We also had an all crab crab cake - delicious! We were stuffed and relaxed!"

Dined on 5/20/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Review 2 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Uneven

Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This is a nice comfortable restaurant, but the food should be more consistent. Some of our dishes were quite good, others not--the fried chicken was overcooked, with a flavor of burnt oil. And I don't get the cornbread smothered in chunky apple butter sweet enough to be dessert served instead of bread. The staff is great, and very accommodating, but the kitchen needs some work."

Dined on 5/18/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

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Review 3 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Great food but with tradeoffs

Dined on 5/15/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was my first visit to Friend of a Farmer. I was hosting a business lunch and was a bit disappointed overall. The concept and the food are fantastic. However, the tables upstairs are close together making it difficult to have a business discussion. Our server was more attentive to conversations with her co-workers than to servicing our table. Last, while I appreciate the "farm home" furniture, our chairs were uncomfortable and wobbly.
I would go back but not to host a business lunch."

Dined on 5/15/2013

Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 4 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Meatloaf

Dined on 5/05/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Highly recommend their meatloaf! So delicious and an unexpected thing to order when you're out."

Dined on 5/05/2013

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Review 5 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

An old friend

Dined on 4/30/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This restaurant for MANY years has consistently been wonderful. Fresh foods, great specials and one of the few places that does all meals perfectly. The homey atmosphere is a throwback and it is comforting to be in an established neighbor spot."

Dined on 4/30/2013

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Review 6 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

service very slow, food arrived

Dined on 04/23/2013

2010

Dined on 04/23/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"service very slow, food arrived all at once, first and second course within moments, and not even hot. grits congealed. won't go back. a shame, as location is great and so is the physical feel of the space."

Dined on 04/23/2013

2010

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Review 7 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Casual. Total comfort food.

Dined on 03/26/2013

2006

Dined on 03/26/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Casual. Total comfort food. Very pleasant."

Dined on 03/26/2013

2006

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 8 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great foodie find!

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"My friend and I were blown away by the food right up to dessert. Everything we ordered, simple though it was, was divine! My mouth is still savoring the ricotta butternut squash bruschetta. The cocktails weren't as exceptional especially for the price but I still enjoyed them very much. We were also tended to by our server on a timely basis. The reason I gave this a 4 is because we were seated by a rather large, loud group of girls and it was disruptive to our evening. I know the restaurant can't totally be held accountable butttt I felt it was worth mentioning."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 9 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We enjoyed our food very much.

Dined on 04/19/2013

Dined on 04/19/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We enjoyed our food very much. They serve comfort food such as the delicious mushroom barley soup. Also the salmon sliders and chicken wrap were quite tasty. The portions were good and we enjoyed the nice atmosphere."

Dined on 04/19/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Review 10 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This restaurant was recommended

Dined on 04/16/2013

2011

Dined on 04/16/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This restaurant was recommended by my son who was there a few weeks ago with some co workers. We had a group of 8 also co workers and the food was amazing. Great comfort food, great surroundings and a wonderful staff! Have already recommended it to other coworkers and look forward to going back!"

Dined on 04/16/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

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Review 11 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Friend of a Farmer is good

Dined on 04/13/2013

2009

Dined on 04/13/2013

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Friend of a Farmer is good but not special enough. Comfort food, including chicken pot pie, shepards pie, and roast turkey was well composed but should have been more special at the price paid - $25 for roast turkey and all the fixin's did not include a veg. A specials price - steak and crab cake - was not disclosed and at $45 it was close to twice the price of the regular entrees. A cheese plate appetizer was delicious but the portion was tiny for the $15 price - only 2 little wedges. The room was warm but packing crates piled in a corner were not pleasant to view. The servers did their job well."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2009

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Review 12 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

I did not even get to go!

Dined on 04/09/2013

2013

Dined on 04/09/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I did not even get to go! They should make a note on open table that they do not take reservations for outside. Didn't even seem to have my reservation when I arrived. Really frustrating since I booked specifically so I would not have a problem getting a seat at lunch time. Lack of understanding from the staff made me never want to go back."

Dined on 04/09/2013

2013

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Review 13 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

we all had salads - they were

Dined on 04/05/2013

2003

Dined on 04/05/2013

2003

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"we all had salads - they were ok - fairly small - but fresh. the service was really poor - the waiter would not accomodate special requests (which we have done here before) and then hovered over us waiting for us to pay our check.....i'm not sure if i would go back."

Dined on 04/05/2013

2003

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch

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Review 14 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointed. Won't go back.

Dined on 03/28/2013

2001

Dined on 03/28/2013

2001

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Disappointed. Won't go back. I thought it would be higher quality with more vegetarian options. It was noisy, not very fresh tasting and just okay. I did like the coffee press serving though. That and the cornbread were notable exceptions to an otherwise blah meal."

Dined on 03/28/2013

2001

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Review 15 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Romance and Comfort Under One Roof!

Dined on 03/16/2013

2007

Dined on 03/16/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Comfort food at its best. Romantic evening destination with a casual, low-lit atmosphere. Service is top drawer. Reasonably priced for the location. Hint: Request an upstairs table when making your reservation."

Dined on 03/16/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 16 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

met girlfriend for lunch during

Dined on 03/14/2013

2010

Dined on 03/14/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"met girlfriend for lunch during the week...very leisurely...didnt rush us out...able to enjoy numerous cups of coffee without additional refill charges."

Dined on 03/14/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 17 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Overated

Dined on 03/15/2013

2007

Dined on 03/15/2013

2007

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was not good. Both my wife and I left it after a few bites."

Dined on 03/15/2013

2007

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Review 18 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious food, fresh and

Dined on 03/02/2013

2009

Dined on 03/02/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Delicious food, fresh and tasty. Lots of options and great specials. Dessert list was killer - they have so many types of pies in addition to other non-pie options. Service was very good. The ambiance is sort of rustic and homey - upstairs it can be a little bit tight in terms of space, but you didn't feel crammed in at all and the noise level was reasonable."

Dined on 03/02/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 19 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was delicious and very

Dined on 02/26/2013

2010

Dined on 02/26/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was delicious and very fresh, definitely cooked to order. The restaurant was very, very loud and crowded, and our group of 5 was squished into a very tight corner at a round table that barely fit us (and it was a Tuesday!) We went for dinner, but I hear brunch is the real winner. Best parts of the meal were the cornbread and the apple pie, which was large enough for the 5 of us to share."

Dined on 02/26/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Review 20 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Had a great time. Our waiter,

Dined on 02/09/2013

2011

Dined on 02/09/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Had a great time. Our waiter, Louis, was outstanding."

Dined on 02/09/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 21 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

When we arrived, the hostess

Dined on 01/23/2013

Dined on 01/23/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"When we arrived, the hostess said we didn't have a reservation. We were led to one of the only tables on the lowe floor near the drafty door and when I asked if we could sit upstairs the hostess snapped "even if you have a reservation doesn't mean you get to sit where you want." It turned out that the last person from out party had already arrived and was seated upstairs, although nobody told us. I love their food and will definitely return for their chicken pot pie but that hostess needs to take a permanent vacation."

Dined on 01/23/2013

2005

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Review 22 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had a reservation and the

Dined on 01/16/2013

2007

Dined on 01/16/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had a reservation and the hostess did not seem happy about seating us. She ignored us for awhile and then finally took us to our table.
The waiter took a long time to show up. We over heard another waiter sharing the specials, we never heard them. And the waiter never showed up during the meal.

Aside from the service, everything else was great!"

Dined on 01/16/2013

2007

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Review 23 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The organic food movement

Dined on 12/24/2012

Dined on 12/24/2012

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The organic food movement is huge in NYC and friend of a farmer fits right in. The menu is very simple and rustic. My husband had fried chicken, which was pretty good. I wouldnt say the best fried chicken in NYC, but it was pretty up there. I had the chicken pot pie which was delicious and I highly recommend the pie!! We sat by the fireplace and it was very cozy; and since it was off to the side of the restaurant, very quiet and private. Service was excellent. I would recommend it!"

Dined on 12/24/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 24 for Friend of a Farmer

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

From a frequent restaurant

Top 500 Contributor

Dined on 01/21/2013