Mr. Friendly's

New Southern Cafe

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Saturday’s Dinner Specials 10.18.25

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
Arugula-Apple Salad
feta cheese, candied pecans, pickled onions,
dried cranberries, white balsamic-herb vinaigrette  12
Torched #1 Yellowfin Tuna “Tataki”
yuzu soy, cucumbers, pickled carrots & jalapenos,
Chile Fried Florida Rock Shrimp
green tomato “pico de gallo”, chipotle-lime aioli, cilantro   16

soups
BBQ Pork & Tomatillo Chili  cilantro sour cream, cheddar cheese
Curried Crookneck Squash Bisque  crispy sage, candied pecan gremolata

entrees
Buttermilk Fried Red Trout
“comeback” remoulade, fried caper gremolata,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens  28
Pesto Grilled Charleston Swordfish
roasted tomato romesco, lemon-basil beurre blanc,
creamy stone-ground grits, sauteed veggies  32
12 Hour Braised CAB Beef Short Ribs
sherry-bourbon pan jus, tobacco onions,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed collards  36
Char Grilled 14oz CAB Hand-Cut Ribeye
blue cheese butter, rosemary roasted wild mushrooms,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies  44

vegetarian
Panko-Herb Fried Eggplant
local yellow squash, pesto-goat cheese orzotto,
blistered grape tomato confit, parmesan gremolata  23

Friday’s Dinner Specials 10.17.25

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
Arugula-Apple Salad
feta cheese, candied pecans, pickled onions,
dried cranberries, white balsamic-herb vinaigrette  12
Torched #1 Yellowfin Tuna “Tataki”
yuzu soy, cucumbers, pickled carrots & jalapenos,
thai basil, cilantro  15
RAW Oysters on the Half Shell
-Blackberries, VA-
six of ‘em, cucumber-shallot mignonette, classic cocktail sauce  16

soups
BBQ Pork & Tomatillo Chili  cilantro sour cream, cheddar cheese
Low Country Tomato-Crab Bisque  parmesan-basil gremolata

entrees
Buttermilk Fried Red Trout
“comeback” remoulade, fried caper gremolata,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens  28
Pesto Grilled Charleston Swordfish
roasted tomato romesco, lemon-basil beurre blanc,
creamy stone-ground grits, sauteed veggies  32
12 Hour Braised CAB Beef Short Ribs
sherry-bourbon pan jus, tobacco onions,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed collards  36
Char Grilled 14oz CAB Hand-Cut Ribeye
blue cheese butter, rosemary roasted wild mushrooms,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies  44

vegetarian
Panko-Herb Fried Eggplant
local yellow squash, pesto-goat cheese orzotto,
blistered grape tomato confit, parmesan gremolata  23

Thursday’s Dinner Specials 10.16.25

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
Arugula-Apple Salad
feta cheese, candied pecans, pickled onions,
dried cranberries, white balsamic-herb vinaigrette  12
Torched #1 Yellowfin Tuna “Tataki”
yuzu soy, cucumbers, pickled carrots & jalapenos,
thai basil, cilantro  15
RAW Oysters on the Half Shell
-Blackberries, VA-
six of ‘em, cucumber-shallot mignonette, classic cocktail sauce  16

soups
BBQ Pork & Tomatillo Chili  cilantro sour cream, cheddar cheese
Low Country Tomato-Crab Bisque  parmesan-basil gremolata

entrees
Buttermilk Fried Red Trout
“comeback” remoulade, fried caper gremolata,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens  26
Pesto Grilled Charleston Swordfish
roasted tomato romesco, lemon-basil beurre blanc,
creamy stone-ground grits, sauteed veggies  29
Char Grilled 14oz CAB Hand-Cut Ribeye
blue cheese butter, rosemary roasted wild mushrooms,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies  44

vegetarian
Panko-Herb Fried Eggplant
local yellow squash, pesto-goat cheese orzotto,
blistered grape tomato confit, parmesan gremolata  23

Wednesday’s Dinner Specials 10.15.25

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
Arugula-Apple Salad
feta cheese, candied pecans, pickled onions,
dried cranberries, white balsamic-herb vinaigrette  12
Torched #1 Yellowfin Tuna “Tataki”
yuzu soy, cucumbers, pickled carrots & jalapenos,
thai basil, cilantro  15
RAW Oysters on the Half Shell
-Blackberries, VA-
six of ‘em, cucumber-shallot mignonette, classic cocktail sauce  16

soups
Classic French Onion  torched gruyere crouton, chives
Low Country Tomato-Crab Bisque  parmesan-basil gremolata

entrees
Buttermilk Fried Red Trout
“comeback” remoulade, fried caper gremolata,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens  26
Pesto Grilled Charleston Swordfish
roasted tomato romesco, lemon-basil beurre blanc,
creamy stone-ground grits, sauteed veggies  27
Churrasco Grilled 14oz CAB Hand-Cut Ribeye
smoked chile-roasted tomatillo butter, cilantro-lime chimichurri,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies  44

vegetarian
Panko-Herb Fried Eggplant
local yellow squash, pesto-goat cheese orzotto,
blistered grape tomato confit, parmesan gremolata  23

Tuesday’s Dinner Specials & Half Price Wines 10.14.25

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
Arugula-Apple Salad
feta cheese, candied pecans, pickled onions,
dried cranberries, white balsamic-herb vinaigrette  12
Torched #1 Yellowfin Tuna “Tataki”
yuzu soy, cucumbers, pickled carrots & jalapenos,
thai basil, cilantro  15
RAW Oysters on the Half Shell
-Blackberries, VA-
six of ‘em, cucumber-shallot mignonette, classic cocktail sauce  16

soups
Classic French Onion  torched gruyere crouton, chives
Low Country Tomato-Crab Bisque  parmesan-basil gremolata

entrees
Pecan-Crab Crusted Red Trout
“comeback” remoulade, fried caper gremolata,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens  26
Pesto Grilled Charleston Swordfish
roasted tomato romesco, lemon-basil beurre blanc,
creamy stone-ground grits, sauteed veggies  27
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 collard greens  24
Churrasco Grilled 14oz CAB Hand-Cut Ribeye
smoked chile-roasted tomatillo butter, cilantro-lime chimichurri,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies  44

vegetarian
Pesto Grilled Yellow Squash
goat cheese, orzotto, blistered grape tomato confit,
arugula, parmesan gremolata  23


TONIGHT’S HALF PRICE WINES

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

whites
Cherche Midi Rose, France  42 – 21
Lapostolle Rose, Chile  40 – 20
Sydney Ann Pinot Grigio, Italy  42 – 21
Galatica Sauvignon Blanc, Chile  40 – 20
Benvolio Pinot Grigio, Italy  44 – 22

reds
Bogle Pinot Noir, California  40 – 20
Lamas del Marques Rioja, Spain  44 – 22
Reunion Malbec, Argentina  48 – 24
Badger Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley  46 – 23
Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon, California  46 – 23


 

Monday’s Dinner Specials & Half Price Wines 10.13.25

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
Arugula-Apple Salad
herb goat cheese, candied pecans, pickled onions,
dried cranberries, white balsamic-herb vinaigrette 12
Torched #1 Yellowfin Tuna “Tataki”
yuzu soy, cucumbers, pickled carrots & jalapenos, thai basil, cilantro 15

soups
Creole Chicken & Andouille Chowder  pepper jack, green onions
Low Country Tomato-Crab Bisque  parmesan-basil gremolata

entrees
Pecan-Crab Crusted Red Trout
“comeback” remoulade, fried caper gremolata,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens  26
Pesto Grilled Charleston Swordfish
roasted tomato romesco, lemon-basil beurre blanc,
creamy stone-ground grits, sauteed veggies  27
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 collard greens  24
Churrasco Grilled 14oz CAB Hand-Cut Ribeye
smoked chile-roasted tomatillo butter, cilantro-lime chimichurri,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies  44

vegetarian
Pesto Grilled Yellow Squash
goat cheese, orzotto, blistered grape tomato confit,
arugula, parmesan gremolata  23


TONIGHT’S HALF PRICE WINES

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

whites
Cherche Midi Rose, France  42 – 21
Lapostolle Rose, Chile  40 – 20
Sydney Ann Pinot Grigio, Italy  42 – 21
Galatica Sauvignon Blanc, Chile  40 – 20
Benvolio Pinot Grigio, Italy  44 – 22

reds
Sean Minor Pinot Noir, California  40 – 20
Lamas del Marques Rioja, Spain  44 – 22
Reunion Malbec, Argentina  48 – 24
Badger Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley  46 – 23
Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon, California  46 – 23


 

This Week’s Lunch Specials 10.13 – 10.17.25

Today’s Lunch Specials

Cornmeal Fried Red Trout
lump crab-sweet corn “salad”,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 18
“Almost Fall” Big Salad
apples, candied pecans, strawberries, feta cheese, shaved onions,
mixed greens, apple cider-honey vinaigrette 12
add Mustard Thyme Grilled Chicken or Bronzed Shrimp +8
Smoked Turkey Melt
swiss cheese, applewood bacon, caramelized onions,
grilled hoagie roll, pesto mayo, chips, pickle 14
This Week’s Burger Special
swiss cheese, rosemary-horseradish roasted mushrooms,
brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, chips, pickle 17

Soups
BBQ Pork & Tomatillo Chili   cilantro sour cream, cheddar cheese
Low Country Tomato-Crab Bisque   parmesan-basil gremolata

Lunch Wine Specials
$8 glass $28 bottle
Pink   Cherche Midi Rose
White   Galactica Sauvignon Blanc     Benvolio Pinot Grigio
Red   Spoken West 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!

 

This Weekend’s Dinner Specials 10.11 & 10.12.25

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
Arugula & Apple Salad
herb goat cheese, candied pecans, pickled onions,
dried cranberries, white balsamic-herb vinaigrette 12
no upcharge as part of three course menu
Torched #1 Yellowfin Tuna “Tataki”
yuzu soy, cucumbers, pickled carrots & jalapenos,
thai basil, cilantro  17
$5 upcharge as part of three course menu
Today’s RAW Oysters on the Half Shell
Tiderunners, NC
six of em’, cocktail sauce, cider-shallot mignonette 18
a la carte only

soups
Creole Chicken & Andouille Chowder pepper jack, green onions
Low Country Tomato-Crab Bisque herb goat cheese

entrees
Pecan-Crab Crusted Red Trout
“comeback” remoulade, fried caper gremolata,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens 28
$2 upcharge as part of three course menu
Pesto Grilled Charleston Swordfish
roasted tomato romesco, saffron beurre blanc,
creamy stone-ground grits, sauteed veggies 29
$3 upcharge as part of three course menu
Churrasco Grilled 14oz CAB Hand-Cut Ribeye
smoked chile-roasted tomatillo butter, cilantro-lime chimichurri,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies 44
$16 upcharge as part of three course menu

vegetarian
Pesto Grilled Yellow Squash
goat cheese, orzotto, blistered grape tomato confit,
arugula, parmesan gremolata  23


SC Restaurant Week 2025

Three Courses $39          October 2-11
       -choose one item per course-

first
Creole Chicken & Andouille Chowder
pepper jack, green onions
Low Country Tomato-Crab Bisque
herb goat cheese
Classic Mixed Green Salad
grape tomato, cucumber, vidalia, croutons, dressing choice
Our Caesar Salad
romaine, house Caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons
The Friendly Salad
mandarins, candied pecans, bacon, blue cheese, bbq vinaigrette
Southwest Black Bean Cake
green tomato salsa verde, cilantro sour cream
Cornmeal Fried Green Tomatoes
applewood bacon pimento cheese, creole ranch dressing
Choose One of Tonight’s “Starters”
upcharge noted with each item

second
Blackened Shrimp & Grits
your choice of andouille creole sauce or tasso ham gravy
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
tasso ham gravy, mashed taters, stewed collard greens
Mustard-Thyme Grilled Chicken Breast
spiced apple compote, balsamic-berry gastrique,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable sauté
Peach Mustard BBQ Glazed Salmon
peach chutney, stone-ground grits, sautéed veggies
Cornmeal Fried NC Catfish
fresh herb tartar sauce, green tomato chow chow,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Hand-Cut Ribeye
rosemary-red wine demi-glace, blue cheese-horseradish butter,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies  44
$16 upcharge as part of three course menu
Today’s Vegetarian Entrée
see your server for details
Choose one of Tonight’s Entrée Specials
upcharge noted with each item

third
Key Lime Pie Flourless           Chocolate Torte
White Chocolate-Blueberry Cobbler Cheesecake

-no substitutions-    -no split plates-   -dine-in only-

Thursday’s Dinner Specials 10.9.25

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
Arugula & Apple Salad
herb goat cheese, candied pecans, pickled onions,
dried cranberries, white balsamic-herb vinaigrette  13
no upcharge as part of three course menu
Low Country Seafood-Corn Fritters
“comeback” remoulade, creole slaw  13
no upcharge as part of three course menu
Today’s RAW Oysters on the Half Shell
Dixon Points, New Brunswick
six of em’, cocktail sauce, cider-shallot mignonette  17
$6 upcharge as part of three course menu

soups
Creole Chicken & Andouille Chowder pepper jack, green onions
Low Country Tomato-Crab Bisque herb goat cheese

entrees
Pecan-Crab Stuffed NC Rainbow Trout
“comeback” remoulade, fried caper gremolata,
creamy stone-ground grits,
country ham stewed collard greens  28
$2 upcharge as part of three course menu
Pesto Grilled Carolina Mahi-Mahi
blistered grape tomato confit, lemon-basil beurre blanc,
creamy stone-ground grits, sauteed veggies  29
$3 upcharge as part of three course menu
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Hand-Cut Ribeye
rosemary-red wine demi-glace, blue cheese-horseradish butter,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies  44
$16 upcharge as part of three course menu

vegetarian
Pesto Grilled Yellow Squash
goat cheese, orzotto, blistered grape tomato confit,
arugula, parmesan gremolata  23


SC Restaurant Week 2025

Three Courses $39          October 2-11
       -choose one item per course-

first
Creole Chicken & Andouille Chowder
pepper jack, green onions
Low Country Tomato-Crab Bisque
herb goat cheese
Classic Mixed Green Salad
grape tomato, cucumber, vidalia, croutons, dressing choice
Our Caesar Salad
romaine, house Caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons
The Friendly Salad
mandarins, candied pecans, bacon, blue cheese, bbq vinaigrette
Southwest Black Bean Cake
green tomato salsa verde, cilantro sour cream
Cornmeal Fried Green Tomatoes
applewood bacon pimento cheese, creole ranch dressing
Choose One of Tonight’s “Starters”
upcharge noted with each item

second
Blackened Shrimp & Grits
your choice of andouille creole sauce or tasso ham gravy
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
tasso ham gravy, mashed taters, stewed collard greens
Mustard-Thyme Grilled Chicken Breast
spiced apple compote, balsamic-berry gastrique,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable sauté
Peach Mustard BBQ Glazed Salmon
peach chutney, stone-ground grits, sautéed veggies
Cornmeal Fried NC Catfish
fresh herb tartar sauce, green tomato chow chow,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Hand-Cut Ribeye
rosemary-red wine demi-glace, blue cheese-horseradish butter,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies  44
$16 upcharge as part of three course menu
Today’s Vegetarian Entrée
see your server for details
Choose one of Tonight’s Entrée Specials
upcharge noted with each item

third
Key Lime Pie Flourless           Chocolate Torte
White Chocolate-Blueberry Cobbler Cheesecake

-no substitutions-    -no split plates-   -dine-in only-

Tuesday’s Dinner Specials & Half Price Wine 10.07.25

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
Arugula & Apple Salad
herb goat cheese, candied pecans, pickled onions,
dried cranberries, white balsamic-herb vinaigrette  13
no upcharge as part of three course menu
Crispy Seafood Fritters
“comeback” remoulade, creole slaw  13
no upcharge as part of three course menu

soups
Mediterranean Vegetable Soup
carrot, onion, celery, bell pepper, eggplant, spinach, manchego, basil pesto
Low Country Tomato-Crab Bisque
herb goat cheese

entrees
Pecan-Crab Stuffed NC Rainbow Trout
“comeback” remoulade, fried caper gremolata,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens  26
$2 upcharge as part of three course menu
Pesto Grilled Charleston Swordfish
blistered grape tomato confit, lemon-basil gremolata,
goat cheese-herb “orzotto”  29
$3 upcharge as part of three course menu
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
no upcharge as part of three course menu

vegetarian
Pesto Grilled Yellow Squash
goat cheese, orzotto, blistered grape tomato confit,
arugula, parmesan gremolata  23


SC Restaurant Week 2025

Three Courses $39          October 2-11
       -choose one item per course-

first
Mediterranean Vegetable Soup
carrot, onion, celery, bell pepper, eggplant, spinach, manchego, basil pesto
Roasted Garlic-Tomato Bisque
goat cheese, chives
Classic Mixed Green Salad
grape tomato, cucumber, vidalia, croutons, dressing choice
Our Caesar Salad
romaine, house Caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons
The Friendly Salad
mandarins, candied pecans, bacon, blue cheese, bbq vinaigrette
Southwest Black Bean Cake
green tomato salsa verde, cilantro sour cream
Cornmeal Fried Green Tomatoes
applewood bacon pimento cheese, creole ranch dressing
Choose One of Tonight’s “Starters”
upcharge noted with each item

second
Blackened Shrimp & Grits
your choice of andouille creole sauce or tasso ham gravy
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
tasso ham gravy, mashed taters, stewed collard greens
Mustard-Thyme Grilled Chicken Breast
spiced apple compote, balsamic-berry gastrique,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable sauté
Peach Mustard BBQ Glazed Salmon
peach chutney, stone-ground grits, sautéed veggies
Cornmeal Fried NC Catfish
fresh herb tartar sauce, green tomato chow chow,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens
Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Hand-Cut Ribeye
rosemary-red wine demi-glace, blue cheese-horseradish butter,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed veggies  44
$16 upcharge as part of three course menu
Today’s Vegetarian Entrée
see your server for details
Choose one of Tonight’s Entrée Specials
upcharge noted with each item

third
Key Lime Pie Flourless           Chocolate Torte
White Chocolate-Blueberry Cobbler Cheesecake

-no substitutions-    -no split plates-   -dine-in only-


TONIGHT’S HALF PRICE WINES

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

whites
Cherche Midi Rose, France 42 – 21
Lapostolle Rose, Chile 40 – 20
Sydney Ann Pinot Grigio, Italy 42 – 21
Galatica Sauvignon Blanc, Chile 40 – 20
Font-Mars Picpoul de Pinet, France 44 – 22

reds
Sean Minor Pinot Noir, California 40 – 20
Lamas del Marques Rioja, Spain 44 – 22
Reunion Malbec, Argentina 48 – 24
Badger Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 46 – 23
Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon, California 46 – 23

reserve
Mount Eden Chardonnay, 2020 Edna Valley 80 – 40
Turley Zinfandel, Juvenile, 2023 California 58 – 29


 

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