Mr. Friendly's

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Thursday Night’s Dinner Specials 10.29.2026

Tonight’s Specials

starters
Robb’s Granny’s Deviled Eggs
house-pickled okra, crispy country ham 9
Baked Oysters “Casino”
applewood bacon, roasted red peppers, parmesan, herb breadcrumbs 16
Sweet Curry Seared Yellowfin Tuna Cake
medium rare, ginger-lime aioli, thai basil-apple-almond “slaw” 14

soups
Southwest Chicken & Black Bean Chili   cilantro sour cream, chives
Broccoli Cheddar   housemade croutons, cheddar

entrees
Bronzed NC Catfish
tabasco-chive remoulade, lump crab-green tomato relish,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens 29
Five Spice-Ginger Seared #1 Yellowfin Tuna
“Kung Pao” shrimp salad, red curry-vegetable coconut broth,
cilantro jasmine rice 34
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Ribeye
balsamic-cherry reduction, blue cheese pesto,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies 46

vegetarian

Local Pesto Grilled Zucchini & Squash
penne pasta, roasted tomato-goat cheese cream sauce,
grape tomatoes, sweet peppers, vidalias. lemon-herb gremolata  21

Join us for LUNCH every Monday-Friday from 11:30-2:30!
LUNCH delivery is also available on DOORDASH

Wednesday Night’s Dinner Specials 10.28.2026

Tonight’s Specials

starters
Robb’s Granny’s Deviled Eggs
house-pickled okra, crispy country ham 9
Baked Oysters “Casino”
applewood bacon, roasted red peppers,
parmesan, herb breadcrumbs 16
Sweet Curry Seared Yellowfin Tuna Cake
medium rare, ginger-lime aioli,
thai basil-apple-almond “slaw” 14

soups
Southwest Chicken & Black Bean Chili   cheddar cheese, cilantro-sour cream
Candy Roaster Squash Bisque   nutmeg crème fraiche, pecan gremolata

entrees

Bronzed Louisiana Redfish
tabasco-chive remoulade,
lump crab-green tomato relish,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens 29
Five Spice-Ginger Seared #1 Yellowfin Tuna
“Kung Pao” shrimp salad, red curry-vegetable coconut broth,
cilantro jasmine rice 34
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Ribeye
balsamic-cherry reduction, blue cheese pesto,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies 46

vegetarian

Local Pesto Grilled Zucchini & Squash
penne pasta, roasted tomato-goat cheese cream sauce,
grape tomatoes, sweet peppers, vidalias. lemon-herb gremolata  21

Join us for LUNCH every Monday-Friday from 11:30-2:30!
LUNCH delivery is also available on DOORDASH

 

Tuesday Night’s Dinner Specials & Half-Priced Wines 10.27.2026

Tonight’s Specials

starters
Robb’s Granny’s Deviled Eggs
house-pickled okra, crispy country ham 9
Baked Oysters “Casino”
applewood bacon, roasted red peppers,
parmesan, herb breadcrumbs 16
Sweet Curry Seared Yellowfin Tuna Cake
medium rare, ginger-lime aioli,
thai basil-apple-almond “slaw” 14

soups
Southwest Chicken & Black Bean Chili   cheddar cheese, cilantro-sour cream
Candy Roaster Squash Bisque   nutmeg crème fraiche, pecan gremolata

entrees

Bronzed Louisiana Redfish
tobacco-chive remoulade,
lump crab-green tomato relish,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens 29
Five Spice-Ginger Seared #1 Yellowfin Tuna
“Kung Pao” shrimp salad, red curry-vegetable coconut broth,
cilantro jasmine rice 34
Mr. Friendly’s Famous Meatloaf
house-ground beef tenderloin & ribeye,
blue cheese bbq sauce, crispy onion rings,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed collards 24
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Ribeye
balsamic-cherry reduction, blue cheese pesto,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies 46

 

Local Pesto Grilled Zucchini & Squash
penne pasta, roasted tomato-goat cheese cream sauce,
grape tomatoes, sweet peppers, vidalias. lemon-herb gremolata  21

Join us for LUNCH every Monday-Friday from 11:30-2:30!
LUNCH delivery is also available on DOORDASH

Half Price Wines

whites
Foncalieu Piquepoul Rose, France 42 – 21
Rippa Dorii Verdejo, Spain 42 – 21
Yealands Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 44 – 22
Tavo Pinot Grigio, Italy 40 – 20
When & Where Chardonnay, S.Australia 40 – 20

reds
Folly of the Beast Pinot Noir, California 48 – 24
Claude Val Grenache/Merlot, France 44 – 22
Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel, California 48 – 24
When & Where Shiraz, S. Australia 42 – 21
Spoken West Cabernet Sauvignon, California 48 – 24

Monday Night’s Dinner Specials & Half-Priced Wines 10.26.2026

Tonight’s Specials

starters
Robb’s Granny’s Deviled Eggs
house-pickled okra, crispy country ham 9
Today’s Raw Oysters on the Half Shell
Boomamoto – Cape Cod, Mass
Six of ‘em, cider-shallot mignonette, cocktail sauce 17
Sweet Curry Seared Yellowfin Tuna Cake
medium rare, wasabi-lime aioli,
thai basil-apple-almond “slaw” 14

soups
Southwest Chicken & Black Bean Chili   cheddar cheese, cilantro-sour cream
Candy Roaster Squash Bisque   nutmeg crème fraiche, pecan gremolata

entrees
Cornmeal Dusted Golden Redfish 
lump crab-green tomato remoulade, charred corn-vidalia relish,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens 29
Five Spice-Ginger Seared #1 Yellowfin Tuna
“Kung Pao” shrimp salad, red curry-vegetable coconut broth,
cilantro jasmine rice 34
Mr. Friendly’s Famous Meatloaf
house-ground beef tenderloin & ribeye,
blue cheese bbq sauce, crispy onion rings,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed collards 24
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Ribeye
balsamic-cherry reduction, blue cheese pesto,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies 46

vegetarian
Local Pesto Grilled Zucchini & Squash
penne pasta, roasted tomato-goat cheese cream sauce,
grape tomatoes, sweet peppers, vidalias. lemon-herb gremolata  21

Join us for LUNCH every Monday-Friday from 11:30-2:30!
LUNCH delivery is also available on DOORDASH

Half Price Wines

whites
Foncalieu Piquepoul Rose, France 42 – 21
Rippa Dorii Verdejo, Spain 42 – 21
Yealands Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 44 – 22
Tavo Pinot Grigio, Italy 40 – 20
When & Where Chardonnay, S.Australia 40 – 20

reds
Folly of the Beast Pinot Noir, California 48 – 24
Claude Val Grenache/Merlot, France 44 – 22
Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel, California 48 – 24
When & Where Shiraz, S. Australia 42 – 21
Spoken West Cabernet Sauvignon, California 48 – 24

This Week’s Lunch Specials 10.26 – 10.30.2026

Today’s Lunch Specials

Creamy Herb Chicken Salad Sandwich
house pickles, pesto oil, vine-ripe tomato,
lettuce, shaved onion, toasted hoagie roll, chips 18
Cornmeal Dusted Redfish
Old Bay shrimp remoulade, creamy stone-ground grits,
choice of stewed collard greens or creole slaw 22
Sesame-Soy Seared Yellowfin Tuna
granny smith apples, toasted almonds, pickled onions,
yuzu-soy cucumber, grape tomatoes, carrots,mixed greens, sweet Thai chili 22
Today’s Burger Special
worcestershire-thyme grilled vidalias, smoked gouda, creamy horseradish sauce
brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, chips, pickle 17.5

Soups
Southwest Chicken & Black Bean Chili   cilantro sour cream, chives
Broccoli Cheddar   housemade croutons, cheddar

Lunch Wine Specials
$9 glass   $29 bottle
Rose Foncalieu
White Tavo Pinot Grigio     When & Where Chardonnay
Red Chasing Lions Pinot Noir     Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel     Ceramista Grenache/Syrah

Quick Lunch Cocktails & Cheap Beer
Classic Mimosa 8     Pineapple Mimosa 8
Southern Peach Bellini 8     Bloody Mary 9
Steel Hands Coffee Lager 4     Doc’s Pear Cider 4
Edmunds Oast “Cereal for Dinner” Blonde 5

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 5
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9

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Friday & Saturday Night’s Dinner Specials 10.23 – 10.24.2026

Tonight’s Specials

starters
Robb’s Granny’s Deviled Eggs
house-pickled okra, crispy country ham 9
Today’s Raw Oysters on the Half Shell
Boomamoto – Cape Cod, Mass
Six of ‘em, cider-shallot mignonette, cocktail sauce 17
Sweet Curry Seared Yellowfin Tuna Cake
medium rare, wasabi-lime aioli,
thai basil-apple-almond “slaw” 14

soups
Manhattan Fish Chowder   housemade croutons, green onions
Candy Roaster Squash Bisque   nutmeg crème fraiche, pecan gremolata

entrees
Cornmeal Dusted Golden Kingclip
lump crab-green tomato remoulade,charred corn-vidalia relish,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens 29
Five Spice-Ginger Seared #1 Yellowfin Tuna
“Kung Pao” shrimp salad, red curry-vegetable coconut broth,
cilantro jasmine rice 34
12 Hour Braised CAB Beef Short RIb
sherry-thyme jus, portobello fries,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed collard greens 36
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Ribeye
balsamic-cherry reduction, blue cheese pesto,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies 46

vegetarian
Local Pesto Grilled Zucchini & Squash
penne pasta, roasted tomato-goat cheese cream sauce,
grape tomatoes, sweet peppers, vidalias. lemon-herb gremolata  21

Join us for LUNCH every Monday-Friday from 11:30-2:30!
LUNCH delivery is also available on DOORDASH

Thurdsay Night’s Dinner Specials 10.22.2026

Tonight’s Specials

starters
Robb’s Granny’s Deviled Eggs
house-pickled okra, crispy country ham 9
Today’s Raw Oysters on the Half Shell
Cape cod, Massachusetts
Six of em, cider-shallot mignonette,
cocktail sauce 17
Sweet Curry Seared Yellowfin Tuna Cake
medium rare, wasabi-lime aioli,
thai basil-apple-almond “slaw” 14

soups
Manhattan Fish Chowder   oyster crackers, green onion
Candy Roaster Squash Bisque   nutmeg creme fraiche, pecan gremolata

entrees

Sesame-Soy Seared NC Swordfish
ginger shrimp-cucumber salad,
sweet chile-coconut broth,
cilantro jasmine rice, sauteed veggies 28
Cornmeal Dusted Lane Snapper
Old Bay shrimp remoulade, creamy stone-ground grits,
country ham stewed collard greens 31
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Ribeye
burnt sugar-sorghum steak sauce,
smoked gouda-peppadew pimento cheese,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies 46

vegetarian
Local Pesto Grilled Zucchini & Squash
penne pasta, roasted tomato-goat cheese cream sauce,
grape tomatoes, sweet peppers, vidalias. lemon-herb gremolata  21

Join us for LUNCH every Monday-Friday from 11:30-2:30!
LUNCH delivery is also available on DOORDASH

Wednesday Night’s Dinner Specials 10.21.2026

Tonight’s Specials

starters
Robb’s Granny’s Deviled Eggs
house-pickled okra, crispy country ham 9
Today’s Raw Oysters on the Half Shell
Cape cod, Massachusetts
Six of em, cider-shallot mignonette,
cocktail sauce 17
Sweet Curry Seared Yellowfin Tuna Cake
medium rare, wasabi-lime aioli,
thai basil-apple-almond “slaw” 14

soups
Manhattan Fish Chowder   oyster crackers, green onion
Candy Roaster Squash Bisque   nutmeg creme fraiche, pecan gremolata

entrees
Sesame-Soy Seared NC Swordfish
ginger shrimp-cucumber salad,
sweet chile-coconut broth,
cilantro jasmine rice, sauteed veggies 28
Cornmeal Dusted Lane Snapper
Old Bay shrimp remoulade, creamy stone-ground grits,
country ham stewed collard greens 31
Mr. Friendly’s Famous Meatloaf
house-ground beef tenderloin & ribeye,
blue cheese bbq sauce, crispy onion rings,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes,
country ham stewed collards 24
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Ribeye
burnt sugar-sorghum steak sauce,
smoked gouda-peppadew pimento cheese,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies 46

vegetarian
Local Pesto Grilled Zucchini & Squash
penne pasta, roasted tomato-goat cheese cream sauce,
grape tomatoes, sweet peppers, vidalias. lemon-herb gremolata  21

Join us for LUNCH every Monday-Friday from 11:30-2:30!
LUNCH delivery is also available on DOORDASH

 

Monday Night’s Dinner Specials & Half-Priced Wines 10.19.2026

Tonight’s Specials

starters
Robb’s Granny’s Deviled Eggs
house-pickled okra, crispy country ham 9
Smoked Atlantic Salmon
horseradish cream, lemon pepper EVOO,
crispy capers, dill, pickled onions, water table crackers 14
Sweet Curry Seared Yellowfin Tuna Cake
medium rare, wasabi-lime aioli,
thai basil-apple-almond “slaw” 14

soups
Creole Chicken & Andouille   white rice, green onion
Candy Roaster Squash Bisque   nutmeg creme fraiche, pecan gremolata

entrees
Buttermilk Fried Grey Snapper
caper-dill remoulade, herb butter lump crab,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collards 29
Sesame-Soy Seared NC Swordfish
ginger shrimp-cucumber salad, sweet chile-coconut broth,
cilantro jasmine rice, sauteed veggies 28
Mr. Friendly’s Famous Meatloaf
house-ground beef tenderloin & ribeye,
blue cheese bbq sauce, crispy onion rings,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed collards 24
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Ribeye
burnt sugar-sorghum steak sauce,
smoked gouda-peppadew pimento cheese,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies 46

vegetarian
Local Pesto Grilled Zucchini & Squash
penne pasta, roasted tomato-goat cheese cream sauce,
grape tomatoes, sweet peppers, vidalias. lemon-herb gremolata  21

Join us for LUNCH every Monday-Friday from 11:30-2:30!
LUNCH delivery is also available on DOORDASH

Half Price Wines

whites
Foncalieu Piquepoul Rose, France 42 – 21
Rippa Dorii Verdejo, Spain 42 – 21
Yealands Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 44 – 22
Tavo Pinot Grigio, Italy 40 – 20
When & Where Chardonnay, S.Australia 40 – 20

reds
Folly of the Beast Pinot Noir, California 48 – 24
Claude Val Grenache/Merlot, France 44 – 22
Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel, California 48 – 24
When & Where Shiraz, S. Australia 42 – 21
Spoken West Cabernet Sauvignon, California 48 – 24


 

This Week’s Lunch Specials 10.19 – 10.23.2026

Today’s Lunch Specials

Crispy Chicken “Caesar” Sandwich
applewood bacon, parmesan, romaine, caesar dressing, vine-ripe tomato,
brioche bun, chips, pickle spear 18
Cornmeal Dusted Lane Snapper
Old Bay shrimp remoulade, creamy stone-ground grits,
choice of stewed collard greens or creole slaw 22
Chile Grilled Shrimp over a Big Salad
granny smith apples, toasted almonds, pickled onions, yuzu-soy cucumber,
grape tomatoes, carrots, mixed greens, sweet Thai chili vinaigrette 19
Today’s Burger Special
cheddar, grilled vidalias, sorghum steak sauce,
brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, chips, pickle 17.5

Soups
Manhattan Fish Chowder    oyster crackers, green onions
Candy Roaster Squash Bisque   nutmeg creme fraiche, pecan gremolata

Lunch Wine Specials
$9 glass   $29 bottle
Rose Foncalieu
White Tavo Pinot Grigio     When & Where Chardonnay
Red Chasing Lions Pinot Noir     Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel     Bodegas Lopez Malbec

Quick Lunch Cocktails & Cheap Beer
Classic Mimosa 8     Pineapple Mimosa 8
Southern Peach Bellini 8     Bloody Mary 9
Steel Hands Coffee Lager 4     Doc’s Pear Cider 4
Edmunds Oast “Cereal for Dinner” Blonde 5

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 5
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9

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Find us on DoorDash for online ordering & delivery!

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