Mr. Friendly's

New Southern Cafe

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This Week’s Lunch Specials 8.3.26-8.7.26

Today’s Lunch Specials

Cornmeal Fried NC Flounder
Old Bay–lemon aioli, green tomato chow chow
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 19
Summer Bounty Salad
Derrick’s heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber,
carrots, grape tomatoes, shaved vidalias, parmesan,
chopped romaine, housemade croutons, red wine-dijon vinaigrette 14
ADD Lemon Pepper Grilled Shrimp +9
ADD Mustard-Thyme Grilled Chicken +7
Today’s Burger Special
half-pound house-ground burger, cheddar,
candied applewood bacon, Worcestershire grilled vidalias,
lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, chips, pickle spear 17.5

Soups
Southwest Chicken & Tomatillo  “dirty” tortillas, cilantro sour cream
Garden Fresh Gazpacho
   cilantro sour cream

Lunch Wine Specials
$9 glass   $29 bottle
Bubbles Casarleva Prosecco    Rose Cote Midi
White Tavo Pinot Grigio    Giao Vinho Verde
Red Chasing Lions Pinot Noir     Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel     Markham Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Lunch Cocktails & Cheap Beer
Classic Mimosa 8     Pineapple Mimosa 8
Southern Peach Bellini 8     Bloody Mary 9
Jever Pilsner 4         Edmunds Oast Leather Jacket Porter 5
Steel Hands Coffee Lager 4    Ommegang “Hennepin” Saison  5

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

Saturday’s Dinner Specials 7.25.26

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
Derrick’s Maters & SC  Watermelon
local heirlooms, mozzarella, SC cucumbers,
shaved vidalias, pesto oil, balsamic vinegar 13
Crispy Fried Rock Shrimp
watermelon rind relish, sweet thai chile aioli  17

soups
Tomato Spinach Florentine  orzo, parmesan gremolata
Garden Fresh Gazpacho    cilantro sour cream

entrees

Pesto Roasted Red Trout
lemon herb shrimp relish, saffron beurre blanc,
creamy stone-ground grits, sauteed seasonal vegetables   28
Ginger-Soy Grilled #1 Yellowfin Tuna
SC watermelon-yuzu cucumber “salad”,
sweet thai chile aioli, cilantro-jasmine rice, sauteed seasonal vegetables   31
12 Hour Braised CAB Beef Short Ribs
red wine-rosemary jus, roasted cippolini onion confit,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed collard greens   36
Char-Grilled 14 oz CAB Ribeye
horseradish-butter roasted shitake mushrooms,
red-wine rosemary jus, roasted garlic mashed potatoes,
country ham stewed collard greens   46

vegetarian
Herb Grilled Zucchini & Squash
vodka tomato sauce, caprese “salad”,
orzo pasta, balsamic reduction  21

 


 

Friday’s Dinner Specials 07.24.26

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
Derrick’s Maters & SC  Watermelon
local heirlooms, mozzarella, SC cucumbers,
shaved vidalias, pesto oil, balsamic vinegar 13
Crispy Fried Rock Shrimp
watermelon rind relish, sweet thai chile aioli  17

soups
Tomato Spinach Florentine  orzo, parmesan gremolata
Garden Fresh Gazpacho    cilantro sour cream

entrees

Pesto Roasted Red Trout
lemon herb shrimp relish, saffron beurre blanc,
creamy stone-ground grits, sauteed seasonal vegetables   28
Ginger-Soy Grilled #1 Yellowfin Tuna
SC watermelon-yuzu cucumber “salad”,
sweet thai chile aioli, cilantro-jasmine rice, sauteed seasonal vegetables   31
12 Hour Braised CAB Beef Short Ribs
red wine-rosemary jus, roasted cippolini onion confit,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed collard greens   36
Char-Grilled 14 oz CAB Ribeye
horseradish-butter roasted shitake mushrooms,
red-wine rosemary jus, roasted garlic mashed potatoes,
country ham stewed collard greens   46

vegetarian
Herb Grilled Zucchini & Squash
vodka tomato sauce, caprese “salad”,
orzo pasta, balsamic reduction  21

Thursday’s Dinner Specials 07.23.26

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
Derrick’s Maters & SC  Watermelon
local heirlooms, mozzarella, SC cucumbers,
shaved vidalias, pesto oil, balsamic vinegar 13
Crispy Fried Rock Shrimp
watermelon rind relish, sweet thai chile aioli  17

soups
Tomato Spinach Florentine  orzo, parmesan gremolata
Garden Fresh Gazpacho    cilantro sour cream

entrees
Buttermilk Fried NC Red Trout
lemon pepper shrimp chow chow, “comeback” remoulade,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens 29
Ginger-Soy Grilled #1 Yellowfin Tuna
SC watermelon-yuzu cucumber “salad”,
sweet thai chile aioli, cilantro-jasmine rice,
sauteed seasonal vegetables   31
Char-Grilled 14 oz CAB Ribeye
blue cheese creamed leeks, housemade steak sauce,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed seasonal vegetables 46

vegetarian
Herb Grilled Zucchini & Squash
vodka tomato sauce, caprese “salad”,
orzo pasta, balsamic reduction  21

Wednesday’s Dinner Specials 07.22.26

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
Derrick’s Maters & SC  Watermelon
local heirlooms, parmesan gremolata, SC cucumbers,
shaved vidalias, pesto oil, balsamic vinegar 13
Crispy Fried Calamari & Rock Shrimp
watermelon rind relish, sweet thai chile aioli  17

soups
Creamy Potato-Leek Bisque    herb goat cheese
Garden Fresh Gazpacho    cilantro sour cream

entrees
Buttermilk Fried NC Red Trout
lemon pepper shrimp chow chow, “comeback” remoulade,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens 29
Ginger-Soy Grilled #1 Yellowfin Tuna
SC watermelon-yuzu cucumber “salad”,
sweet thai chile aioli, cilantro-jasmine rice,
sauteed seasonal vegetables   31
Char-Grilled 14 oz CAB Ribeye
blue cheese creamed leeks, housemade steak sauce,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed seasonal vegetables 46

vegetarian
Herb Grilled Zucchini & Squash
vodka tomato sauce, caprese “salad”,
orzo pasta, balsamic reduction  21

Tuesday’s Dinner Specials & Half Price Wines 07.21.26

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
Derrick’s Maters & SC  Watermelon
local heirlooms, parmesan gremolata, SC cucumbers,
shaved vidalias, pesto oil, balsamic vinegar 13
Crispy Fried Calamari & Rock Shrimp
watermelon rind relish, sweet thai chile aioli  17

soups
Creamy Potato-Leek Bisque    herb goat cheese
Garden Fresh Gazpacho    cilantro sour cream

entrees
Buttermilk Fried NC Red Trout
lemon pepper shrimp chow chow, “comeback” remoulade,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens 29
Ginger-Soy Grilled #1 Yellowfin Tuna
SC watermelon-yuzu cucumber “salad”,
sweet thai chile aioli, cilantro-jasmine rice,
sauteed seasonal vegetables   31
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 14 oz CAB Ribeye
blue cheese creamed leeks, housemade steak sauce,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed seasonal vegetables 46

vegetarian
Herb Grilled Zucchini & Squash
vodka tomato sauce, caprese “salad”,
orzo pasta, balsamic reduction  21


tonight’s half price wines

whites
Cote Midi Rose,
France 44 – 22
Giao Vinho Verde, Portugal 42 – 21
Crowded House Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 42-21
When & Where Chenin Blanc, California 40 – 20
Daou Chardonnay, California 44 – 22

reds
King & Cannon Pinot Noir
, California 52 – 26
Bodega Lopez Malbec,
Argentina 40 – 20
When & Where Shiraz, California 40 – 20
Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel,
California 48 – 24
Casa Lapostolle Cabernet Sauvignon,
Chile 46 – 23

Monday’s Dinner Specials & Half Price Wines 07.20.26

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
Derrick’s Heirloom Tomatoes
mozzarella, SC cucumbers, shaved vidalias,
pesto oil, EVOO, housemade croutons 13
Buttermilk Fried Bradford Farms Okra   -limited-
low country “dust”, creole ranch dressing 8
Tempura Fried Rock Shrimp
watermelon rind relish, sweet thai chile aioli 16

soups
Creamy Potato-Leek Bisque    herb goat cheese
Garden Fresh Gazpacho    cilantro sour cream

entrees
Buttermilk Fried NC Red Trout
lemon pepper shrimp chow chow, “comeback” remoulade,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens 29
Pan Roasted Atlantic Red Snapper
lemon-basil lump crab “salad”, citrus-chive beurre blanc,
creamy stone-ground grits, sauteed seasonal vegetables 31
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 14 oz CAB Ribeye
blue cheese creamed leeks, housemade steak sauce,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed seasonal vegetables 46

vegetarian
Herb Grilled Zucchini & Squash
vodka tomato sauce, caprese “salad”,
orzo pasta, balsamic reduction  21


tonight’s half price wines

whites
Cote Midi Rose,
France 44 – 22
Giao Vinho Verde, Portugal 42 – 21
Crowded House Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough 42-21
When & Where Chenin Blanc, California 40 – 20
Daou Chardonnay, California 44 – 22

reds
King & Cannon Pinot Noir
, California 52 – 26
Bodega Lopez Malbec,
Argentina 40 – 20
When & Where Shiraz, California 40 – 20
Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel,
California 48 – 24
Casa Lapostolle Cabernet Sauvignon,
Chile 46 – 23

This Week’s Lunch Specials 07.20.26-07.24.26

Today’s Lunch Specials

Buttermilk Fried Red Trout
Old Bay–lemon aioli, green tomato chow chow
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 19
Summer Bounty Salad
Derrick’s heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber,
carrots, grape tomatoes, shaved vidalias, parmesan,
chopped romaine, housemade croutons, red wine-dijon vinaigrette 14
ADD Lemon Pepper Grilled Shrimp +9
ADD Mustard-Thyme Grilled Chicken +7
Today’s Burger Special
half-pound house-ground burger, cheddar,
candied applewood bacon, Worcestershire grilled vidalias,
lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, chips, pickle spear 17.5

Soups
Tomato Spinach Florentine   orzo, parmesan gremolata
Garden Fresh Gazpacho   cilantro sour cream

Lunch Wine Specials
$9 glass   $29 bottle
Bubbles Casarleva Prosecco    Rose Mirabeau
White Tavo Pinot Grigio    Giao Vinho Verde
Red Chasing Lions Pinot Noir     Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel     Markham Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Lunch Cocktails & Cheap Beer
Classic Mimosa 8     Pineapple Mimosa 8
Southern Peach Bellini 8     Bloody Mary 9
Jever Pilsner 4         Edmunds Oast Leather Jacket Porter 5
Steel Hands Coffee Lager 4    Ommegang “Hennepin” Saison  5

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


 

This Weekend’s Dinner Specials 7.17 & 18.2026

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
Derrick’s Heirloom Tomatoes
mozzarella, SC cucumbers, shaved vidalias,
pesto oil, EVOO, housemade croutons 13
Buttermilk Fried Bradford Farms Okra
low country “dust”, creole ranch dressing 8
Tempura Fried Rock Shrimp
watermelon rind relish, sweet thai chile aioli 16

soups
Creamy Potato-Leek Bisque    herb goat cheese
Garden Fresh Gazpacho    cilantro sour cream

entrees
Buttermilk Fried NC Rainbow Trout
lemon pepper shrimp chow chow, “comeback” remoulade,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens 29
Pan Roasted Atlantic Red Snapper
lemon-basil lump crab “salad”, citrus-chive beurre blanc,
creamy stone-ground grits, sauteed seasonal vegetables 31
Char-Grilled 14 oz CAB Ribeye
blue cheese creamed leeks, housemade steak sauce,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed seasonal vegetables 46

vegetarian
Herb Grilled Zucchini & Squash
vodka tomato sauce, caprese “salad”,
orzo pasta, balsamic reduction  21

Thursday’s Dinner Specials 07.16.26

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
Derrick’s Heirloom Tomatoes
mozzarella, SC cucumbers, shaved vidalias,
pesto oil, EVOO, housemade croutons 13
Buttermilk Fried Bradford Farms Okra
low country “dust”, creole ranch dressing 8
Tempura Fried Rock Shrimp
watermelon rind relish, sweet thai chile aioli 16

soups
Southwest Summer Corn Bisque  pepperjack, crispy jalapenos
Garden Fresh Gazpacho  cilantro sour cream

entrees
Buttermilk Fried NC Rainbow Trout
lemon pepper shrimp chow chow, “comeback” remoulade,
creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens 29
Pan Roasted Atlantic Red Snapper
blue crab pesto, citrus-chive beurre blanc,
creamy stone-ground grits, sauteed seasonal vegetables 31
Char-Grilled 14 oz CAB Ribeye
vidalia-bacon “jam”, housemade steak sauce,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed seasonal vegetables 46

vegetarian
Herb Grilled Zucchini & Squash
vodka tomato sauce, caprese “salad”,
orzo pasta, balsamic reduction  21

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