Dined here on a Saturday night where the only option was a $100 5-course meal. First available booking was 8.30 but on the day was able to change it to 5.30 only to spend the next two hours looking at no less than 6 empty tables. Service was impeccable but food sadly substandard. First course of prawn and ocean trout tartare was universally acclaimed as the dish of the night being a refreshing seafood delight. The soup was pedestrian; the chicken very dry, and the chocolate dessert very, very rich. It feels as though Friends has been caught in a time warp and sadly left behind in the wake of the renaissance of extraordinarily talented chefs currently servicing the city.

5 star for service and ambiance, perfect for a romantic meal. Staff were very welcoming and attentive but not intrusive. We had the degustation menu which was delicious but the dessert was disappointing. There was an extra charge for the sticky date pudding but it was tasteless and looked like it had been microwaved, there was no body to it or any debt of flavour. The scallops described on the menu was from a previous menu. We felt for a degustation menu everything should have been included in the price. However we would recommend this restaurant for the overall experience

Overated. Fish was slightly over cooked, portions were too small. Sides were not suggested for the small portions. Plates were cold which led to food becoming cold too quickly.

From the first time we entered the restaurant we received outstanding service, delicious food and well worth a visit for a special occasion. You wont be disappointed

Just had the most wonderful anniversary dinner at Friends Restaurant.
Staff were extremely attentive, funny and welcoming. Could not fault a single thing.
Food was delicious and the degustation plates came out perfectly timed.
5* night!