A Full Bar Where Wine Is the Last Priority
Downtown · Clayton · American Grill · Visit Website ↗
Updated March 2026
Reviewed February 16, 2026
Wingman Metrics
Friends Clayton Grill has a full bar, which means wine is technically available. The selection is minimal and basic: a handful of entry-level labels served by the glass. The bar leans beer and liquor, and the wine list reflects that priority. Prices are fair for what you get.
A full bar with minimal wine effort. Friends is a grill and a bar, and the wine list is an afterthought. No variety, no curation, no attempt to do anything interesting. The beer and cocktails are the way to go here.
❌ The Bottom Line
Friends Clayton Grill is a bar-and-grill with a full bar. The wine is basic and forgettable. Order a beer or a cocktail instead.
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Red Flag
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Stemless Casual
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Acceptable
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Solid Range
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Stemless Casual
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Acceptable
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MIA
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Solid Range
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Stemless Casual
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Gouge
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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