Mr. Friendly's

New Southern Cafe

Author: Mr. Friendly (page 413 of 780)

Monday Lunch Specials 1.4.2016

Cornmeal Seared N.C. Flounder
cajun remoulade, green tomato-shrimp relish,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 12

Blackened Mahi-Mahi Etouffee
crawfish-pork jowl tomato gravy, green onions,
white rice, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 13

Buttermilk Fried Cubed Steak
andouille sausage country gravy, creamy mashed potatoes,
your choice of succotash or creole slaw 12

Lemon-Pepper Seared Atlantic Salmon over a Big Salad
mixed greens, grilled asparagus, shaved onions, cucumbers,
grape tomatoes, housemade croutons, white balsamic-feta vinaigrette 12

Today’s House-Ground Burger Special
applewood smoked bacon, fried Wil-Moore Farms egg, cheddar,
toasted brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, chips, pickle 10

Soups
Low Country “Plantation” w/ white rice & green onions
Creamy Artichoke w/ blue crab pesto

$4 wines by the glass
Marques de Caceres Dry Rosé      Riff Pinot Grigio     Shine Riesling
Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc     Excelsior Chardonnay
Portillo Pinot Noir     Malma Malbec     Anciano Tempranillo
Milbrandt “Traditions” Merlot     99 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

$15 wines by the bottle
Marques de Caceres Dry Rosé     Shine Riesling      Riff Pinot Grigio
Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc     Excelsior Chardonnay
Portillo Pinot Noir      Malma Malbec     Tapena Garnacha
Milbrandt “Traditions” Merlot     99 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

$3 Brews, Bar Favorites, Non-Alcoholic Goodies
River Rat American Kolsch 3      Duck Rabbit Amber 3
“Bramblin Man” Blackberry Wheat Ale 3
Spiced Caramel Apple Sangria 6     Pickled Okra Bloody Mary 6
Pineapple Mimosa 6     Classic Mimosa 6     Southern Peach Bellini 6
Cheerwine NA 2.5     Barritt’s Ginger Beer NA 3.5

Saturday “New Year’s” Dinner Specials 1.2.16

For the Table

OUR FAMOUS FRIED GULF SELECT OYSTERS  classic cocktail sauce      14

BUTTERMILK FRIED SHRIMP  hot sauce “butter”,  blue cheese slaw      13

SESAME SEARED TUNA CAKE -medium rare- mango-curry chutney, sesame carrot “salad”, spiced peanuts      12

BAKED OYSTERS “CAJUNFELLER” tasso ham, wild mushrooms, parmesan, herb breadcrumbs      13

SORGHUM-MUSTARD BBQ GLAZED DUCK WINGS  apple-pear compote, sweet potato puree      11

CORNMEAL FRIED GREEN TOMATOES  applewood bacon pimento cheese      9

SKILLET BAKED COUNTRY HAM-SPINACH DIP  toasted ciabatta bread, parmesan      8.5

LOBSTER-SHERRY RAVIOLI  she-crab cream sauce, grape tomato-basil confit, herb gremolata       12

 

Soup

LOW COUNTRY SEAFOOD CHOWDER  cup 4   bowl 6      GREEN LENTIL & SMOKED SAUSAGE  cup 4   bowl 6         

Salad

FRIENDLY SALAD  blue cheese, smoked bacon, shaved onion, mandarin oranges, pecans, bbq vinaigrette  8

GRILLED PEAR SALAD  pumpkin seed crusted goat cheese, dried cranberries,

mixed greens, baby arugula, shaved onion, sherry-mustard vinaigrette  9

ROMAINE “WEDGE” blue cheese, egg, smoked bacon, cucumber, tomato, caper-dill 1000 island dressing  8

LEMON-GARLIC CAESAR  chopped romaine, parmesan, croutons, lemon-garlic caesar dressing  7

MIXED GREEN SALAD  grape tomato, cucumber, shaved onion, croutons, your choice of dressing  7

HOUSE-MADE DRESSINGS          bbq vinaigrette            tomato-cilantro vinaigrette             balsamic-herb vinaigrette

buttermilk-basil blue cheese              creole ranch             honey-dijon            caper-dill 1000 island

 

Entrees

BRONZED ATLANTIC MAHI-MAHI

she-crab cream sauce, lobster-caper “salad”, creamy grits, sautéed veggies   23

 

BUTTERMILK FRIED N.C. FLOUNDER

cajun remoulade, green tomato-shrimp relish, creamy stone-ground grits, creole slaw  22

 

 CILANTRO-GINGER SEARED YELLOWFIN TUNA

mango-curry chutney, sesame-carrot “salad”, wasabi mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies   24

 

PEACH MUSTARD BBQ GLAZED SALMON

our famous peach chutney, creamy stone-ground grits, sautéed veggies  21

 

BLACKENED SHRIMP & GRITS

your choice of tasso ham gravy or andouille sausage creole sauce  19

 

PECAN CRAB CAKES

pimento-horseradish remoulade, grilled corn-vidalia “salad”, creamy stone-ground grits, sautéed veggies  23

 

OUR FAMOUS BACON-WRAPPED 7oz. ANGUS FILET MIGNON

“french quarter” pimento cheese, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies  29

 

CHAR-GRILLED 14oz HAND-CUT ANGUS RIBEYE

smoked mozzarella, housemade worcestershire-rosemary steak sauce,

roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies  29

 

PROVENCAL HERB GRILLED LAMB TENDERLOINS   medium rare – medium please

balsamic-red wine jus, roasted tomato-blue cheese pesto,

brown sugar mashed sweet potatoes, grilled asparagus   26

 

CIDER-MOLASSES GLAZED COMPART FARMS DRY-AGED 12 oz PORK CHOP

cranberry-bourbon bacon jam, char-grilled vidalia onions,

Robb’s hoppin john, stewed Southern greens  24

 

BUTTERMILK FRIED PRESTIGE FARMS CHICKEN BREAST

tasso ham gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stewed Southern greens  17

 

VEGETARIAN ENTRÉE

changes daily, ask your server for selections, no substitutions  15

Thursday “New Year’s” Dinner Specials 12.31.15

OUR FAMOUS FRIED GULF SELECT OYSTERS classic cocktail sauce     14
BUTTERMILK FRIED SHRIMP hot sauce “butter”, blue cheese slaw     13
SESAME SEARED TUNA CAKE -medium rare- mango-curry chutney, sesame carrot “salad”, spiced peanuts     12
BAKED OYSTERS “CAJUNFELLER” tasso ham, wild mushrooms, parmesan, herb breadcrumbs     13
SORGHUM-MUSTARD BBQ GLAZED DUCK WINGS apple-pear compote, sweet potato puree     11
CORNMEAL FRIED GREEN TOMATOES applewood bacon pimento cheese     9
SKILLET BAKED COUNTRY HAM-SPINACH DIP toasted ciabatta bread, parmesan     8.5
LOBSTER-SHERRY RAVIOLI she-crab cream sauce, grape tomato-basil confit, herb gremolata     12

Soup

LOW COUNTRY SEAFOOD CHOWDER cup 4 bowl 6      GREEN LENTIL & SMOKED SAUSAGE cup 4 bowl 6
Salad
FRIENDLY SALAD blue cheese, smoked bacon, shaved onion, mandarin oranges, pecans, bbq vinaigrette     8
GRILLED PEAR SALAD pumpkin seed crusted goat cheese, dried cranberries,
mixed greens, baby arugula, shaved onion, sherry-mustard vinaigrette     9
ROMAINE “WEDGE” blue cheese, egg, smoked bacon, cucumber, tomato, caper-dill 1000 island dressing     8
LEMON-GARLIC CAESAR chopped romaine, parmesan, croutons, lemon-garlic caesar dressing     7
MIXED GREEN SALAD grape tomato, cucumber, shaved onion, croutons, your choice of dressing     7
HOUSE-MADE DRESSINGS      bbq vinaigrette       tomato-cilantro vinaigrette       balsamic-herb vinaigrette
buttermilk-basil blue cheese     creole ranch       honey-dijon       caper-dill 1000 island

Entrees

BRONZED ATLANTIC MAHI-MAHI
she-crab cream sauce, lobster-caper “salad”, creamy grits, sautéed veggies     23

BUTTERMILK FRIED N.C. FLOUNDER
cajun remoulade, green tomato-shrimp relish, creamy stone-ground grits, stewed Southern greens     22

CILANTRO-GINGER SEARED YELLOWFIN TUNA
mango-curry chutney, sesame-carrot “salad”, wasabi mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     24

PEACH MUSTARD BBQ GLAZED SALMON
our famous peach chutney, creamy stone-ground grits, sautéed veggies     21

BLACKENED SHRIMP & GRITS
your choice of tasso ham gravy or andouille sausage creole sauce     19

PECAN CRAB CAKES
pimento-horseradish remoulade, grilled corn-vidalia “salad”, creamy stone-ground grits, sautéed veggies     23

OUR FAMOUS BACON-WRAPPED 7oz. ANGUS FILET MIGNON
“french quarter” pimento cheese, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     29

CHAR-GRILLED 14oz HAND-CUT ANGUS RIBEYE
smoked mozzarella, housemade worcestershire-rosemary steak sauce,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     29

PROVENCAL HERB GRILLED LAMB TENDERLOINS medium rare – medium please
balsamic-red wine jus, roasted tomato-blue cheese pesto,
brown sugar mashed sweet potatoes, grilled asparagus     26

CIDER-MOLASSES GLAZED COMPART FARMS DRY-AGED 12 oz PORK CHOP
cranberry-bourbon bacon jam, char-grilled vidalia onions,
Robb’s hoppin john, stewed Southern greens     24

BUTTERMILK FRIED PRESTIGE FARMS CHICKEN BREAST
tasso ham gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, low country collard greens     17

VEGETARIAN ENTRÉE
changes daily, ask your server for selections, no substitutions     15

Wednesday Lunch Specials 12.30.15

Low Country Crawfish Cakes
tabasco-chive beurre blanc, roasted corn salsa ,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw     10

Bronzed Mahi Mahi over a Big Caesar Salad
chopped romaine, green tomato-shrimp relish, shaved onions,
jalapeños, housemade croutons, parmesan, lemon-garlic caesar dressing     13

Buttermilk Fried Cubed Steak
caramelized onion-mushroom demi glace, creamy mashed potatoes,
your choice of succotash or creole slaw     12

Bourbon-Brown Sugar Marinated Pork Loin
“our famous” french quarter pimento cheese, smoky bbq sauce,
creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw     11

Today’s House-Ground Burger Special
cheddar cheese, fried pickles, caper thousand island
lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, chips, pickle     10

Soups

Blue Crab-Tomato Bisque w/ basil
Lentil & Smoked Sausage w/ green onions

$4 wines by the glass

Marques de Caceres Dry Rosé          Riff Pinot Grigio        Shine Riesling
Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc        Excelsior Chardonnay
Portillo Pinot Noir       Parados Malbec        Anciano Tempranillo
Milbrandt “Traditions” Merlot         99 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

$15 wines by the bottle

Marques de Caceres Dry Rosé           Shine Riesling        Riff Pinot Grigio
Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc        Excelsior Chardonnay
Portillo Pinot Noir         Parados Malbec        Tapena Garnacha
Milbrandt “Traditions” Merlot          99 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

$3 Brews, Bar Favorites, Non-Alcoholic Goodies

River Rat American Kolsch 3        Duck Rabbit Amber 3
“Bramblin Man” Blackberry Wheat Ale 3
Spiced Caramel Apple Sangria 6
Pineapple Mimosa 6         Classic Mimosa 6
Southern Peach Bellini 6        Pickled Okra Bloody Mary 6
Cheerwine NA 2.5         Barritt’s Ginger Beer NA 3.5

Tuesday Dinner Specials 12.29.15

small bites, starters

Grilled Pear Salad
mixed greens, FGF baby arugula,
pumpkin seed crusted goat cheese, dried cranberries,
shaved onions, sherry-mustard vinaigrette     9

Peppercorn Grilled Lamb Chops
balsamic-red wine jus, roasted tomato-arugula pesto     13

Low Country Seared Sea Scallops
creole mustard hollandaise, grilled corn-vidalia “salad”     13

soups

Blue Crab-Tomato Bisque w/ basil
Lentil & Smoked Sausage w/ green onions

entrees

Crispy Fried NC Flounder
malt vinegar-chive aioli, green tomato-country ham relish,
creamy grits, creole slaw     21

Crawfish Stuffed Carolina Mahi Mahi
creole mustard hollandaise, crispy fried leeks,
andouille sausage dirty rice, stewed Southern greens     23

Chile Seared Yellowfin Tuna
chipotle-blue crab salsa, cilantro-lime chimichurri,
pepper jack mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     24

Cider-Molasses Glazed Pork Tenderloin
spiced carrot-ginger coulis, roasted apple-pear compote,
candied pecan gremolata,
bourbon mashed sweet potatoes, sautéed veggies     19

Char-Grilled 12oz Hand-Cut CAB Ribeye
caramelized onion-wild mushroom demi glace,
roasted tomato-arugula pesto,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stewed Southern greens     29

Monday Night Dinner Specials 12.28.15

small bites, starters

Grilled Pear & Dried Cranberry Salad
mixed greens, FGF baby arugula, shaved onions,
pumpkin seed crusted goat cheese,
sherry-mustard vinaigrette     9

Peppercorn Grilled NZ Lamb Chop
balsamic-red wine jus, herb roasted tomato-arugula pesto     13

Pan Seared Sea Scallops
carrot-ginger coulis, apple-pecan compote      13

soups

Blue Crab-Tomato Bisque w/ basil
Southwest Black Bean-Beef Chili w/ cilantro sour cream

entrees

Crispy Fried NC Flounder
malt vinegar-chive aioli, green tomato- country ham relish,
creamy grits, creole slaw     21

Blackened Carolina Mahi Mahi
guanciale-crawfish tomato gravy, vidalia-corn relish,
andouille dirty rice, stewed southern greens     22

Lemon-Herb Seared Yellowfin Tuna
pumpkin seed crusted goat cheese, carrot-ginger coulis,
brown sugar mashed sweet potatoes, sautéed veggies     24

Mr. Friendly’s Famous Meatloaf
house ground angus ribeye & beef tenderloin,
blue cheese bbq sauce, crispy fried onion rings,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stewed collard greens      17

Char-Grilled 12oz Hand-Cut CAB Ribeye
caramelized onion-wild mushroom demi glace,
herb roasted tomato-arugula pesto,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stewed southern greens      29

Monday Lunch Specials 12.28.15

Blackened Carolina Mahi Mahi
crawfish-tomato gravy, green onions,
andouille sausage dirty rice, your choice of succotash or creole slaw     13

Southwest Grilled Salmon over a Big Caesar Salad
chopped romaine, blue crab-chipotle corn salsa, shaved onions,
jalapeños, housemade croutons, parmesan, lemon-garlic caesar dressing     13

Buttermilk Fried Cubed Steak
black pepper country gravy, creamy mashed potatoes,
your choice of succotash or creole slaw     12

Smoked Turkey-Applewood Bacon Melt
jack cheese, creole ranch dressing, toasted baguette,
lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, chips, pickle     10

Soups

Blue Crab-Tomato Bisque w/ basil
Southwest Black Bean-Beef Chili w/ cilantro sour cream & cheddar

$4 wines by the glass

Marques de Caceres Dry Rosé         Riff Pinot Grigio          Shine Riesling
Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc         Excelsior Chardonnay
Portillo Pinot Noir           Parados Malbec        Anciano Tempranillo
Milbrandt “Traditions” Merlot         99 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

$15 wines by the bottle

Marques de Caceres Dry Rosé       Shine Riesling      Riff Pinot Grigio
Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc          Excelsior Chardonnay
Portillo Pinot Noir        Parados Malbec         Tapena Garnacha
Milbrandt “Traditions” Merlot         99 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

$3 Brews, Bar Favorites, Non-Alcoholic Goodies

River Rat American Kolsch 3         Duck Rabbit Amber 3
“Bramblin Man” Blackberry Wheat Ale 3
Spiced Caramel Apple Sangria 6
Pineapple Mimosa 6         Classic Mimosa 6
Southern Peach Bellini 6        Pickled Okra Bloody Mary 6
Cheerwine NA 2.5         Barritt’s Ginger Beer NA 3.5

Wednesday Dinner Specials 12.23.15

small bites, starters

Grilled Apple & Cranberry Salad
mixed greens, FGF baby arugula,
toasted pumpkin seeds, shaved onions,
peppered goat cheese, basil-orange vinaigrette     9

Parmesan Fried Wild Mushroom Ravioli
saffron-roasted red pepper coulis
artichoke-arugula “salad”     11

soups

Carrot-Ginger Bisque w/ candied pecan gremolata
Southwest Black Bean-Beef Chili w/ cilantro sour cream

entrees

Crispy Fried Carolina Flounder
pickled okra-shrimp relish, malt vinegar aioli,
creamy grits, creole slaw     21

Blackened NC Mahi Mahi
guanciale-crawfish tomato gravy, vidalia-corn relish,
andouille dirty rice, stewed southern greens     22

Herb Seared Yellowfin Tuna
apple-pecan chutney, sorghum-thyme glaze,
brown sugar mashed sweet potatoes,
glazed heirloom carrots     24

Peppercorn Grilled 8oz NZ Rack of Lamb 
balsamic-red wine jus, blue cheese creamed leeks,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     25

Rosemary Grilled 12oz Hand-Cut CAB Ribeye
wild mushroom-cippolini demi glace, tobacco onions,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stewed southern greens     29

Wednesday Lunch Specials 12.23.15

Cornmeal Seared Mahi Mahi
creole mustard hollandaise, pecan-blue crab relish,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 13

Blackened Chicken Etouffee
crawfish-guanciale tomato gravy, green onions,
white rice, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 10

Pesto Grilled Shrimp over a Big Salad
mixed greens, artichoke-caper relish, grape tomatoes, cucumbers,
shaved onions, housemade croutons, basil-orange vinaigrette 13

Buttermilk Fried Cubed Steak
smoked sausage sawmill gravy, creamy mashed potatoes,
your choice of succotash or creole slaw 12

Today’s House-Ground Burger Special
Friendly’s steak sauce, caramelized onions, blue cheese crumbles,
toasted brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, chips, pickle 10

Soups
Carrot-Ginger Bisque w/ candied pecan gremolata
Southwest Black Bean-Beef Chili w/ cilantro sour cream & cheddar

$4 wines by the glass
Marques de Caceres Dry Rosé      Riff Pinot Grigio     Shine Riesling
Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc      Excelsior Chardonnay
Portillo Pinot Noir      Parados Malbec      Anciano Tempranillo
Milbrandt “Traditions” Merlot      99 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

$15 wines by the bottle
Marques de Caceres Dry Rosé      Shine Riesling      Riff Pinot Grigio
Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc      Excelsior Chardonnay
Portillo Pinot Noir      Parados Malbec     Tapena Garnacha
Milbrandt “Traditions” Merlot     99 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

$3 Brews, Bar Favorites, Non-Alcoholic Goodies
River Rat American Kolsch 3      Duck Rabbit Amber 3
“Bramblin Man” Blackberry Wheat Ale 3
Spiced Caramel Apple Sangria 6
Pineapple Mimosa 6     Classic Mimosa 6
Southern Peach Bellini 6     Pickled Okra Bloody Mary 6
Cheerwine NA 2.5      Barritt’s Ginger Beer NA 3.5

Tuesday Dinner Specials 12.22.15

small bites, starters

Grilled Apple & Cranberry Salad
mixed greens, FGF baby arugula,
toasted pumpkin seeds, shaved onions,
Boucheron goat cheese, basil-orange vinaigrette     9

Parmesan Fried Wild Mushroom
saffron-roasted red pepper coulis
artichoke-arugula “salad”     11

soups

Seafood-Smoked Sausage Gumbo w/ white rice
Creamy Artichoke w/ blue crab pesto

entrees

Crispy Fried Carolina Flounder
pickled okra-shrimp relish, malt vinegar aioli,
creamy grits, creole slaw     23

Blackened NC Mahi Mahi
guanciale-crawfish tomato gravy, vidalia-corn relish,
andouille dirty rice, stewed southern greens    22

Herb Seared Yellowfin Tuna
apple-pecan chutney, sorghum-thyme glaze,
brown sugar mashed sweet potatoes,
glazed heirloom carrots     24

Peppercorn Grilled Lamb Tenderloins
balsamic-red wine jus, blue cheese creamed leeks,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     24

Rosemary Grilled 12oz Hand-Cut CAB Ribeye
wild mushroom-cippolini demi glace, tobacco onions,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled white asparagus     29

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