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Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 305 reviews

What Leon S doesn't like about Friar Tuck's Restaurant:
I've never been compelled to review a place before. I've had poor service many times but I've never had it served with a side of spousal abuse. The owner is openly, verbally abusive towards his wife in front of customers. It makes the whole atmosphere tense and uncomfortable. The food is passable but be prepared for a fight with the owner should you try and have your food made without corners cut on quantity or propo... View all feedback. What Andrew Stehr likes about Friar Tuck's Restaurant:
One of the better burgers I've had. Very juicy and satisfying. The owner here is a funny old fella who likes to joke with customers. Great atmosphere. Great decor. Terrible parking, but that's the usual in this area of town. View all feedback.

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3.4 ★ from 8 reviews
Meggie
15.02.2023 - 14:26

Never walked in a place to place a to go order and walked out because of pure rudeness. Don?t bring your bitterness to work clown. Many better places in Carmel...

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Mason
15.02.2023 - 14:26

FriarTuck 's is an experience our host was a character with great charm?

Shaniya
15.02.2023 - 14:26

WARNING ?? Friar Tucks does not cook their eggs. So I was looking around for a place to eat in Carmel, you know somewhere new where I have never gone before aft...

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Verlie
15.02.2023 - 14:26

Quaint restaurant with great breakfast. Denver omelette and waffles for kids were very good. Staff was exceptionally friendly. Five stars for the service provid...

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Andrew
15.02.2023 - 14:26

One of the better burgers I've had. Very juicy and satisfying. The owner here is a funny old fella who likes to joke with customers. Great atmosphere. Great dec...

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Friar Tucks, a restaurant in Carmel, has received a mix of reviews from customers. While some have had negative experiences with the owner's behavior, others have enjoyed the food and friendly service. The atmosphere is described as quirky, with a cozy and retro feel. The food, particularly the burgers and breakfast dishes, has received high praise from some patrons. Despite some complaints about undercooked eggs and small portions, others have found the overall experience to be pleasant. Overall, Friar Tucks seems to be a unique spot with a polarizing charm that may appeal to those looking for a laid-back dining experience in Carmel.

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3.6 ★ from 8 reviews
Amanda
07.11.2023 - 21:51

So sad to see all the negative and rude comments about the owner. I have not genuinely smiled and laughed this much in a long time. The owner is personable, hil...

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Leon
07.11.2023 - 21:51

I've never been compelled to review a place before. I've had poor service many times but I've never had it served with a side of spousal abuse. The owner is ope...

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Yesenia
07.11.2023 - 21:51

It's a quick hole in the wall breakfast spot. Nothing fancy. I had an eggs Benedict and my sister had one of the combos. The hollandaise sauce was a bit off, bu...

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Raymond
07.11.2023 - 21:51

I 'm very happy to have stumbled upon this place trying to find a spot to eat in Carmel...as many have said, this place is both a neat retro throwback in ambian...

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Tris
07.11.2023 - 21:51

This was a very odd experience. We walked in, asked if we could have breakfast (we were 5 minutes after the time they stopped serving). They said no, and then l...

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Sirved
3.9 ★ from 289 reviews
William
26.07.2024 - 05:28

FriarTuck 's is an experience our host was a character with great charm????

Darrell
26.07.2024 - 05:28

WARNING ?? Friar Tucks does not cook their eggs. So I was looking around for a place to eat in Carmel, you know somewhere new where I have never gone before aft...

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