Mr. Friendly's

New Southern Cafe

Parents’ Weekend Dinner Menu 09.11.25-09.13.25

IN ORDER TO BEST SERVE OUR DINE-IN GUESTS, 
WE WILL NOT BE OFFERING TAKEOUT THIS WEEKEND.

Parents’ Weekend 2025 Dinner

starters

our famous crispy fried Gulf Select Oysters  classic cocktail sauce   17
RAW Oysters on the Half Shell  6 of ‘em, cider-shallot mignonette, classic cocktail sauce   17
“Pears & Beets” Asian pears, herb goat cheese, pickled onions, toasted almonds, white balsamic-dill vinaigrette   12
fried Adluh Yellow Grit Cakes  flash-fried, herb goat cheese, roasted garlic head   13
Shrimp “Ceviche”  roasted tomatillo sauce, pickled jalapenos, cilantro, crispy wontons   16
southwest Black Bean Cakes  always vegetarian, green tomato “pico de gallo”, cilantro sour cream   13
cornmeal fried Green Tomatoes  applewood bacon pimento cheese, creole ranch dressing   13
pan seared Pecan Crab Cake  caper-cucumber remoulade, green tomato chow chow   19

soups, salads
soup of the day   always house-made, ask your server for tonight’s selections    cup 6   bowl 8.5
the Friendly  mixed greens, applewood bacon, blue cheese, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, bbq vinaigrette   12
our Caesar  romaine, garlic-lemon Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, housemade croutons   11
mixed green  grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved vidalias, housemade croutons, your choice of dressing   11

entrees

Blackened Shrimp & Grits
your choice of  tasso ham gravy or andouille creole sauce, creamy stone-ground grits   29
Peach-Mustard BBQ Glazed Atlantic Salmon*
our famous peach chutney, creamy stone-ground grits, sauteed seasonal veggies   29
Bronzed Red Trout
Old Bay-lemon buttered lump crab, dijon-chive hollandaise, creamy stone-ground grits, seasonal vegetable sauté   29
Chile-Lime Roasted Barramundi
thai basil-spiced apple “salsa”, wasabi-lime aioli, coconut-curry veggie broth, toasted almond jasmine rice   32
Pan Seared Pecan Crab Cakes
caper-cucumber remoulade, green tomato chow chow, creamy stone-ground grits, seasonal vegetable sauté   37
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
tasso ham gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed Bradford collard greens   28
Mustard-Thyme Grilled Chicken Breast our famous peach chutney, toasted almonds,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable sauté   28
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin* spiced apple compote, balsamic-berry gastrique,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed Bradford collard greens   29
Our Famous Hand-Cut Applewood Bacon Wrapped 7oz CAB Filet Mignon*
our famous “french quarter” pimento cheese, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable sauté   42
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Ribeye
charred vidalia-worcestershire steak sauce, horseradish-herb butter roasted wild mushrooms,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable sauté   45
Tonights Vegetarian Entrée
ask your server for tonight’s preparation, changes weekly   25

 

Wednesday’s Dinner Specials 09.10.25

Find us on DoorDash for Dinner Monday - Thursday
*Please allow extra time for orders placed during peak business hours* 
TAKEOUT ORDERS ON WEEKENDS are accepted from 5:00-5:30 PM ONLY.

Tonight’s Specials 

starters
“Pears & Beets”
Asian pears, herb goat cheese, pickled onions,
toasted almonds, white balsamic-dill vinaigrette  12
Today’s RAW Oysters on the Half Shell
-North Carolina Golds-
six of ‘em, cocktail sauce, cider-shallot mignonette  16

soups
Southwest Corn Bisque  cotija cheese, cilantro
Creole Chicken & Black Bean  pepper jack cheese, green onion

entrees
Chile-Lime Roasted Barramundi
thai basil-spiced apple “salsa”, wasabi-lime aioli,
coconut-curry veggie broth, toasted almond jasmine rice    28
Pesto Grilled NC Swordfish
lemon pepper shrimp relish, saffron beurre blanc,
creamy stone-ground grits, sauteed veggies   28
Mr. Friendly’s Famous Meatloaf
house-ground beef tenderloin & ribeye,
blue cheese bbq sauce, crispy fried onion rings,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed collards   24
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Ribeye
charred vidalia-worcestershire steak sauce,
horseradish-herb butter roasted wild mushrooms,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies   44

vegetarian
Panko-Herb Fried Local Eggplant
sweet pepper coulis, pesto orzo, balsamic grape tomatoes
parmesan gremolata  23

Tuesday’s Dinner Specials & Half Price Wine 09.09.25

Find us on DoorDash for Dinner Monday - Thursday
*Please allow extra time for orders placed during peak business hours* 
TAKEOUT ORDERS ON WEEKENDS are accepted from 5:00-5:30 PM ONLY.

Tonight’s Specials 

starters
“Pears & Beets”
Asian pears, herb goat cheese, pickled onions,
toasted almonds, white balsamic-dill vinaigrette  12
House-Cured Salmon Gravlax
horseradish-pepper cream, pesto oil, crispy capers,
shaved cucumbers, lemon, table water crackers  14
Today’s RAW Oysters on the Half Shell
-North Carolina Golds-
six of ‘em, cocktail sauce, cider-shallot mignonette  16

soups
Southwest Corn Bisque  cotija cheese, cilantro
Creole Chicken & Black Bean  pepper jack cheese, green onion

entrees
Chile-Lime Roasted Barramundi
thai basil-watermelon salsa, wasabi-lime aioli,
coconut-curry veggie broth, toasted almond jasmine rice    28
Pesto Grilled NC Swordfish
lemon pepper shrimp relish, saffron beurre blanc,
creamy stone-ground grits, sauteed veggies   28
Mr. Friendly’s Famous Meatloaf
house-ground beef tenderloin & ribeye,
blue cheese bbq sauce, crispy fried onion rings,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed collards   24
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Ribeye
charred vidalia-worcestershire steak sauce,
horseradish-herb butter roasted wild mushrooms,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies   44

special side to share
Skillet Baked Gold Heirloom Tomato “Gratin”
parmesan, panko, pesto oil   8.5

vegetarian
Panko-Herb Fried Local Eggplant
sweet pepper coulis, pesto orzo, balsamic grape tomatoes
parmesan gremolata  23


TONIGHT’S HALF PRICE WINES

-half price wines are offered every Monday & Tuesday night-

whites
Mont Gravet Dry Rose, France   40 – 20
Santalba Rioja Alta Rose, Spain   42 – 21
J Pinot Gris, California   40– 20
Font-Mars Picpoul de Pinet, France   44 – 22
Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 44 – 22

reds
Archetype Pinot Noir, California   40 – 20
Lamas del Marques Rioja, Spain   44 – 22 
Lower East Syrah, Columbia Valley   48 – 24
Reunion Malbec, Argentina   48 – 24
Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon, California   46 – 23

 

reserve
Eola Hills Sauvignon Blanc2023 Willamette Valley   46 – 23
Mallea Red Blend2021 Santa Barabara County    58 – 29
Paysan Cabernet Sauvignon2022 San Benito  70-35

 

Monday’s Dinner Specials & Half Price Wine 09.08.25

Find us on DoorDash for Dinner Monday - Thursday
*Please allow extra time for orders placed during peak business hours* 
TAKEOUT ORDERS ON WEEKENDS are accepted from 5:00-5:30 PM ONLY.

Tonight’s Specials 

starters
“Pears & Beets”
Asian pears, herb goat cheese, pickled onions,
toasted almonds, white balsamic-dill vinaigrette  12
House-Cured Salmon Gravlax
horseradish-pepper cream, pesto oil, crispy capers,
shaved cucumbers, lemon, table water crackers  14
Today’s RAW Oysters on the Half Shell
-North Carolina Golds-
six of ‘em, cocktail sauce, cider-shallot mignonette  16

soups
Wild Mushroom Bisque  herb goat cheese
Southwest Chicken & Black Bean  pepper jack cheese, cilantro

entrees
Your Choice of Bronzed Red Snapper or Barramundi
Old Bay-lemon buttered crab, cucumber-caper remoulade,
creamy stone-ground grits,
country ham stewed Bradford collards   32/29
Chile-Lime Grilled NC Swordfish
thai basil-watermelon “salsa”, wasabi-lime aioli,
sesame vegetable fried rice   29
Mr. Friendly’s Famous Meatloaf
house-ground beef tenderloin & ribeye,
blue cheese bbq sauce, crispy fried onion rings,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed collards   24
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Ribeye
charred vidalia-worcestershire steak sauce,
horseradish-herb butter roasted wild mushrooms,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies   44

special side to share
Skillet Baked Gold Heirloom Tomato “Gratin”
parmesan, panko, pesto oil   8.5

vegetarian
Panko-Herb Fried Local Eggplant
sweet pepper coulis, pesto orzo, balsamic grape tomatoes
parmesan gremolata  23


TONIGHT’S HALF PRICE WINES

-half price wines are offered every Monday & Tuesday night-

whites
Mont Gravet Dry Rose, France   40 – 20
Santalba Rioja Alta Rose, Spain   42 – 21
Sydney Ann Pinot Grigio, Italy   42 – 21
Font-Mars Picpoul de Pinet, France   44 – 22
Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 44 – 22

reds
Archetype Pinot Noir, California   40 – 20
Lamas del Marques Rioja, Spain   44 – 22 
Lower East Syrah, Columbia Valley   48 – 24
Reunion Malbec, Argentina   48 – 24
Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon, California   46 – 23

 

reserve
Eola Hills Sauvignon Blanc2023 Willamette Valley   46 – 23
The Vice Pinot Noir2020 Russian River Valley  65 –33
Mallea Red Blend2021 Santa Barabara County    58 – 29

 

This Week’s Lunch Specials 9.8 – 9.12.25

Today’s Lunch Specials

Bronzed Red Trout
cucumber-caper remoulade, lemon pepper shrimp relish,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or slaw  18
“Almost Fall” Big Salad
Asian pears, apples, candied pecans, dried cranberries, blue cheese crumbles,
shaved onions, mixed greens, apple cider-honey vinaigrette  12
add Mustard Thyme Grilled Chicken or Bronzed Shrimp +8
SC BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
creole slaw, house pickles, lettuce, tomato,
shaved onion, toasted hoagie bun, chips  17

Soups
Southwest Corn Bisque   cotija cheese, cilantro
Mediterranean Chicken & Vegetable   orzo, feta

Lunch Wine Specials
$8 glass $28 bottle
Pink   Mont Gravet Rose
White   Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc      Sydney Ann Pinot Grigio
Red   Archetype Pinot Noir     Reunion Malbec     Lomas de Marques Rioja Tempranillo

Quick Cocktails
Classic Mimosa  8     Pineapple Mimosa  8
Southern Peach Bellini  8     Bloody Mary  9

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 4
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9
Ask your server about our Seasonal Mocktail!

Friday & Saturday’s Dinner Specials 9.5 & 9.6.25

Find us on DoorDash for Dinner Monday - Thursday
*Please allow extra time for orders placed during peak business hours* 
TAKEOUT ORDERS ON WEEKENDS are accepted from 5:00-5:30 PM ONLY.

Tonight’s Specials 

starters
“Pears & Beets”
Asian pears, herb goat cheese, pickled onions,
toasted almonds, white balsamic-dill vinaigrette  12
House-Cured Salmon Gravlax
horseradish-pepper cream, pesto oil, crispy capers,
shaved cucumbers, lemon, table water crackers  14
Today’s RAW Oysters on the Half Shell
-North Carolina Golds-
six of ‘em, cocktail sauce, cider-shallot mignonette  16

soups
Wild Mushroom Bisque  herb goat cheese
Southwest Chicken & Black Bean  pepper jack cheese, cilantro

entrees
Your Choice of Buttermilk Fried Red Snapper or Red Trout
Old Bay-lemon buttered crab, cucumber-caper remoulade,
creamy stone-ground grits,
country ham stewed Bradford collards   32/29
Chile-Lime Grilled NC Swordfish
thai basil-watermelon “salsa”, wasabi-lime aioli,
sesame vegetable fried rice   29
12 Hour Braised CAB Beef Short Ribs
bourbon-mustard pan sauce, tobacco onions,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes,
country ham stewed Bradford collards   36
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Ribeye
charred vidalia-worcestershire steak sauce,
horseradish-herb butter roasted wild mushrooms,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies   44

special side to share
Skillet Baked Gold Heirloom Tomato “Gratin”
parmesan, panko, pesto oil   8.5

vegetarian
Panko-Herb Fried Local Eggplant
sweet pepper coulis, pesto orzo, balsamic grape tomatoes
parmesan gremolata  23

 


 

Thursday’s Dinner Specials 09.04.25

Find us on DoorDash for Dinner Monday - Thursday
*Please allow extra time for orders placed during peak business hours* 
TAKEOUT ORDERS ON WEEKENDS are accepted from 5:00-5:30 PM ONLY.

Tonight’s Specials 

starters & sides
Bradford Farms Roasted Beets
Asian pears, herb goat cheese, pickled onions,
toasted almonds, white balsamic-dill vinaigrette   12
Thai Basil Lump Crab Salad
shaved cucumbers, yuzu-soy, cilantro,
pickled jalapeno, crispy wontons   17

soups
Wild Mushroom Bisque  herb goat cheese
Southwest Chicken & Black Bean  pepper jack cheese

entrees
Buttermilk Fried Red Trout
Old Bay-lemon buttered crab, cucumber-caper remoulade,
creamy stone-ground grits,
country ham stewed Bradford collards   29
Chile-Lime Grilled NC Swordfish
thai basil-watermelon “salsa”, wasabi-lime aioli,
sesame vegetable fried rice   29
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Ribeye
charred vidalia-worcestershire steak sauce,
horseradish-herb butter roasted wild mushrooms,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies   44

vegetarian
Panko-Herb Fried Local Eggplant
sweet pepper coulis, pesto orzo, balsamic grape tomatoes
parmesan gremolata  23

Wednesday’s Dinner Specials 09.03.25

Find us on DoorDash for Dinner Monday - Thursday
*Please allow extra time for orders placed during peak business hours* 
TAKEOUT ORDERS ON WEEKENDS are accepted from 5:00-5:30 PM ONLY.

Tonight’s Specials 

starters & sides
Bradford Farms Roasted Beets
Asian pears, herb goat cheese, pickled onions,
toasted almonds, white balsamic-dill vinaigrette   12
Thai Basil Lump Crab Salad
shaved cucumbers, watermelon, yuzu-soy, cilantro,
pickled jalapeno, crispy wontons   17

soups
Wild Mushroom Bisque  herb goat cheese
Southwest Chicken & Black Bean  pepper jack cheese

entrees
Buttermilk Fried Red Trout
Old Bay-lemon buttered crab, cucumber-caper remoulade,
creamy stone-ground grits,
country ham stewed Bradford collards   29
Chile-Lime Grilled NC Swordfish
thai basil-watermelon “salsa”, wasabi-lime aioli,
toasted almond jasmine rice, stir fried veggies   29
Mr. Friendly’s Famous Meatloaf -limited quantity available-
house-ground beef tenderloin & ribeye,
blue cheese bbq sauce, crispy fried onion rings,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed collards   24
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Ribeye
charred vidalia-worcestershire steak sauce,
horseradish-herb butter roasted wild mushrooms,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies   44

vegetarian
Panko-Herb Fried Local Eggplant
sweet pepper coulis, pesto orzo, balsamic grape tomatoes
parmesan gremolata  23

Tuesday’s Dinner Specials & Half Price Wine 9.2.25

Find us on DoorDash for Dinner Monday - Thursday
*Please allow extra time for orders placed during peak business hours* 
TAKEOUT ORDERS ON WEEKENDS are accepted from 5:00-5:30 PM ONLY.

Tonight’s Specials 

starters & sides
Bradford Farms Roasted Beets
Asian pears, herb goat cheese, pickled onions,
toasted almonds, white balsamic-dill vinaigrette   12
Thai Basil Lump Crab Salad
shaved cucumbers, watermelon, yuzu-soy, cilantro,
pickled jalapeno, crispy wontons   17

soups
Wild Mushroom Bisque herb goat cheese
Garden Fresh Gazpacho cilantro sour cream

entrees
Buttermilk Fried Red Trout
Old Bay-lemon buttered crab, cucumber-caper remoulade,
creamy stone-ground grits,
country ham stewed Bradford collards   29
Chile-Lime Grilled NC Swordfish
thai basil-watermelon “salsa”, wasabi-lime aioli,
toasted almond jasmine rice, stir fried veggies   29
Mr. Friendly’s Famous Meatloaf
house-ground beef tenderloin & ribeye,
blue cheese bbq sauce, crispy fried onion rings,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed collards   24
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Ribeye
charred vidalia-worcestershire steak sauce,
horseradish-herb butter roasted wild mushrooms,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies   44

vegetarian
Panko-Herb Fried Local Eggplant
sweet pepper coulis, pesto orzo, balsamic grape tomatoes
parmesan gremolata  23


TONIGHT’S HALF PRICE WINES

-half price wines are offered every Monday & Tuesday night-

whites
Mont Gravet Dry Rose, France 40 – 20
Santalba Rioja Alta Rose, Spain 42 – 21
Stella Pinot Grigio, Italy 42 – 21
Font-Mars Picpoul de Pinet, France 44 – 22
Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 44 – 22

reds
Archetype Pinot Noir, California 40 – 20
Lamas del Marques Rioja, Spain 44 – 22
Lower East Syrah, Columbia Valley 48 – 24
Reunion Malbec, Argentina 48 – 24
Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon, California 46 – 23

reserve
Eola Hills Sauvignon Blanc, 2023 Willamette Valley  46 – 23
The Weather Pinot Noir, 2020 Sonoma County  56 – 28
Mallea Red Blend, 2021 Santa Barabara County,  58 – 29

 


 

This Week’s Lunch Specials 9.2 – 9.5.25

Today’s Lunch Specials

Cornmeal Dusted NC Red Trout
cucumber-caper remoulade,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or slaw 18
Almost Fall Salad
Asian pears, apples, candied pecans, dried cranberries, blue cheese crumbles,
shaved onions, mixed greens, apple cider-honey vinaigrette 12
Add your choice of Southwest Grilled Chicken or Shrimp +8
This Week’s Burger Special
pepper jack cheese, smoked chile-tomato salsa,
cilantro-lime ranch dressing, lettuce, tomato, pickles, chips 17

Soups
Wild Mushroom Bisque   herb goat cheese
Southwest Chicken & Black Bean   pepper jack cheese

Lunch Wine Specials
$8 glass   $28 bottle
Pink  Mont Gravet Rose
White  Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc    Stella Pinot Grigio
Red  Archetype Pinot Noir    Reunion Malbec    Lomas de Marques Rioja Tempranillo

Quick Cocktails
Classic Mimosa  8     Pineapple Mimosa  8
Southern Peach Bellini  8     Bloody Mary  9

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 4
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9
Ask your server about our Seasonal Mocktail!

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