From Google Maps reviews.
This was an amazing place. I'm glad to see that The Celebrity PA Network made a great archive of the place.
The Friars is back baby! Newly renovated and New leadership has bought the is New York City staple back to its glory. Restoring and preserving the buildings original beauty was painful tedious but so worth it. The staff is better than ever and the up coming additions are so exciting.
The Bartender is Amazingly Awesome and handsome, and kind, and intelligent and skilled!
From the Jun 14, 2019 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.

Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.

Wiping cloths weren't kept clean, dry, or in sanitizer between uses.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.