Buddies Sports Bar & Grill, located at the junction of SW Farmington Rd and SW 185th Ave, was opened on July 1, 1991, formed from the life long friendship of Steve, Greg, and Ed. In pre-school, kindergarten, and grade school, the three had no idea how many years and challenges they would face together. Each attended different high schools, but in their teens became co-workers for many years with McCormick & Schmick's Restaurants. In their mid-twenties they began talking of opening their own place, and through the guidance of John Starvaggi, Buddies Sports Bar began to take shape. John had 40 years and 7 restaurants in his history, and was eager to share all he had learned with the three. It is this growing friendship that forms the cornerstone of the Sports Bar which fittingly displays the name "Buddies".

Today all who gather at Buddies are welcomed as friends by Steve, Greg, Ed and the team.