Mr. Friendly's

small bites, starters

Crispy Heritage Farms Pork Belly
sweet chile glaze, pineapple-sweet pepper chutney,
City Roots sprouts     10

Buffalo Fried Rock Shrimp
buttermilk-basil blue cheese dressing,
marinated bok choy-cucumber “salad”     12

soups

Roasted Vegetable w/ jalapeño-cheddar cornbread
Creamy Chicken-Mushroom
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

entrees

Cornmeal Dusted NC Red Trout
andouille sausage-shrimp stuffing,
cajun remoulade, roasted corn salsa,
creamy grits, stewed collard greens     21

Balsamic-Herb Grilled Swordfish
Laughing Bird shrimp pesto, saffron-red pepper coulis,
Mediterranean orzo, grilled asparagus      23

Chile-Lime Seared Yellowfin Tuna
red curry chimichurri, pineapple-sweet pepper chutney,
coconut rice, cuban style black beans      24

Rosemary-Red Wine Grilled CAB Flat Iron Steak
–medium rare to medium only please–
blue cheese creamed leeks, blueberry-port wine jus,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     23

Low Country Grilled
12oz Hand-Cut CAB Angus Ribeye
creole mustard-red eye demi glace, tobacco onions,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stewed collard greens     29

small bites, starters

Crispy Heritage Farms Pork Belly
sweet chile glaze, pineapple-sweet pepper chutney,
City Roots sprouts     10

Buffalo Fried Rock Shrimp
buttermilk-basil blue cheese dressing,
marinated cucumber-watercress ”salad”     12

soups

Roasted Vegetable w/ jalapeño-cheddar cornbread
Creamy Chicken-Mushroom
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

entrees

Cornmeal Dusted NC Red Trout
andouille sausage-shrimp stuffing,
cajun remoulade, roasted corn salsa,
creamy grits, stewed collard greens     21

Balsamic-Herb Grilled Swordfish
roasted tomato-wild mushroom ragout,
saffron-red pepper coulis,
Mediterranean orzo, grilled asparagus     23

Chile-Lime Seared Yellowfin Tuna
red curry chimichurri, pineapple-sweet pepper chutney,
coconut rice, cuban style black beans     24

Rosemary-Red Wine Grilled CAB Flap Steak
-medium rare to medium only please-
blue cheese-cippolini onion confit, blueberry-port wine jus,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     23

Low Country Grilled
12oz Hand-Cut CAB Angus Ribeye
creole mustard-red eye demi glace, tobacco onions,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stewed collard greens     29

Bronzed Atlantic Salmon
blue crab-green tomato relish, Tabasco beurre blanc,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 12

Southwest Marinated CAB Sirloin Flap Steak & Grits
pepper jack mornay, roasted corn salsa, creamy grits 12

Buttermilk Fried Cubed Steak
horseradish-red wine demi glace, creamy mashed potatoes,
your choice of succotash or creole slaw 12

Balsamic-Brown Sugar Grilled Chicken over a Big Salad
mixed greens, granny smith apple salsa, grape tomatoes, cucumbers,
shaved onions, housemade croutons, buttermilk-basil blue cheese dressing 10

Today’s House-Ground Burger Special
Friendly’s steak sauce, sautéed mushrooms, blue cheese,
toasted kaiser roll, lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, chips, pickle 10

Soup
Creamy Chicken-Wild Mushroom
Spring Vegetable w/ jalapeño-cheddar cornbread
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

$4 wines by the glass
Liquid Geography Rosé    Riff Pinot Grigio     Joel Gott Riesling
Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc    DMZ Chardonnay     Frontera Pinot Noir Franciscan Merlot     Arido Malbec    99 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

$15 wines by the bottle
Liquid Geography Rosé     Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc     Anew Riesling
Promessa Pinot Grigio     DMZ Chardonnay    99 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon
Sacred Stone “Masters” Red Blend    Arido Malbec    Frontera Pinot Noir

Bar Specials & Lunch Favorites
River Rat Winter Warmer Ale 4.5    Abita Amber 3
Pickled Okra Bloody Mary 5    Pineapple-Lime Mimosa 5
Southern Peach Bellini 4    Classic Mimosa 4
Uncle Scott’s Root Beer, N.C., NA 2.75     Barritt’s Ginger Beer NA 3
Cheerwine, N.C., NA 3     Elderflower Soda NA 3.5

small bites, starters
Crispy Heritage Farms Pork Belly
granny smith apple salsa, blueberry-port wine jus,
sweet potato puree     10

Buffalo Fried Rock Shrimp
buttermilk-basil blue cheese dressing,
marinated celery-cucumber “salad”     12

soups
Roasted Vegetable w/ jalapeno-cheddar cornbread
White Bean-Country Ham
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

entrees
Cornmeal Dusted NC Red Trout
andouille sausage-shrimp stuffing,
cajun remoulade, roasted corn salsa,
creamy grits, stewed collard greens     21

Balsamic-Herb Grilled Swordfish
roasted tomato-wild mushroom ragout,
saffron-red pepper coulis,
Mediterranean orzo, grilled asparagus     23

Chile-Lime Seared Yellowfin Tuna
red curry chimichurri, pineapple-sweet pepper chutney,
coconut rice, cuban style black beans     24

Peppercorn Crusted CAB Flap Steak
cippolini onion-thyme compote, blueberry-port wine jus,
goat cheese mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     23

Char-Grilled 12oz Hand-Cut CAB Angus Ribeye
horseradish-red wine demi glace, tobacco onions,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stewed collard greens     29

Bronzed Red Trout
blue crab-green tomato relish, Tabasco beurre blanc,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 12

Southwest Marinated CAB Sirloin Flap Steak & Grits
pepper jack mornay, roasted corn salsa, creamy grits 12

Buttermilk Fried Rock Shrimp BLT
applewood smoked bacon, sherry-cayenne mayo,
toasted baguette, lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, chips, pickle 13

Balsamic-Brown Sugar Grilled Chicken over a Big Salad
mixed greens, granny smith apple salsa, grape tomatoes, cucumbers,
shaved onions, housemade croutons, buttermilk-basil blue cheese dressing 10

Today’s House-Ground Burger Special
Friendly’s steak sauce, sautéed mushrooms, blue cheese,
toasted kaiser roll, lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, chips, pickle 10

Soup
Caramelized Onion w/ parmesan crostini
White Bean-Country Ham
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

$4 wines by the glass
Liquid Geography Rosé     Riff Pinot Grigio     Joel Gott Riesling
Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc     DMZ Chardonnay     Frontera Pinot Noir Franciscan Merlot    Arido Malbec     99 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

$15 wines by the bottle
Liquid Geography Rosé    Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc     Anew Riesling
Promessa Pinot Grigio    DMZ Chardonnay     99 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon
Sacred Stone “Masters” Red Blend    Arido Malbec    Frontera Pinot Noir

Bar Specials & Lunch Favorites
River Rat Winter Warmer Ale 4.5     Abita Amber 3
Pickled Okra Bloody Mary 5    Pineapple-Lime Mimosa 5
Southern Peach Bellini 4     Classic Mimosa 4
Uncle Scott’s Root Beer, N.C., NA 2.75     Barritt’s Ginger Beer NA 3
Cheerwine, N.C., NA 3     Elderflower Soda NA 3.5

small bites, starters
Crispy Heritage Farms Pork Belly
granny smith apple salsa, blueberry-port wine jus,
sweet potato puree   10

Buffalo Fried Rock Shrimp
buttermilk-basil blue cheese dressing,
marinated celery-cucumber “salad”    12

soups
Caramelized Onion w/ parmesan crostini
White Bean-Country Ham
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

entrees
Cornmeal Dusted NC Red Trout
pecan-blue crab stuffing,
roasted corn relish, cajun remoulade,
creamy grits, black eye pea succotash   21

Balsamic-Herb Grilled Wahoo
roasted tomato-wild mushroom ragout,
saffron red pepper coulis,
Mediterranean orzo, grilled asparagus   23

Coriander Seared Yellowfin Tuna
granny smith apple salsa, blueberry-port wine jus,
goat cheese mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies   24

Rosemary-Grilled 12oz
Hand-Cut CAB Angus Ribeye
horseradish-red wine demi glace, blue cheese-onion confit,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stewed collard greens   29

Blackened Shrimp Jambalaya
andouille sausage-tasso ham tomato gravy, green onions,
white rice, your choice of succotash or creole slaw    13

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

Balsamic-Brown Sugar Grilled Chicken over a Big Salad
mixed greens, granny smith apple salsa, grape tomatoes, cucumbers,
shaved onions, housemade croutons, buttermilk-basil blue cheese dressing    10

Southwest Marinated CAB Sirloin Flap Steak
pepper jack mornay, roasted corn salsa, creamy mashed potatoes,
your choice of succotash or creole slaw     13

Mustard-Vinegar Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich
creole slaw, pepper jack cheese, toasted kaiser roll,
lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, chips, pickle     9

Soup

Caramelized Onion w/ parmesan crostini
White Bean-Country Ham
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

$4 wines by the glass

Liquid Geography Rosé      Riff Pinot Grigio     Joel Gott Riesling
Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc         DMZ Chardonnay         Frontera Pinot Noir           Franciscan Merlot           Arido Malbec      99 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

$15 wines by the bottle

Liquid Geography Rosé        Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc         Anew Riesling
Promessa Pinot Grigio        DMZ Chardonnay         Frontera Pinot Noir
Franciscan Merlot         Arido Malbec       99 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

Bar Specials & Lunch Favorites

River Rat Winter Warmer Ale 4.5         Abita Amber 3
Pickled Okra Bloody Mary 5        Pineapple-Lime Mimosa 5
Southern Peach Bellini 4         Classic Mimosa 4
Uncle Scott’s Root Beer, N.C., NA 2.75       Barritt’s Ginger Beer NA 3
Cheerwine, N.C., NA 3        Elderflower Soda NA 3.5

small bites, starters

Crispy Heritage Farms Pork Belly
granny smith apple salsa, blueberry-port wine jus,
sweet potato puree     10

Buffalo Fried Rock Shrimp
buttermilk-basil blue cheese dressing, marinated celery     12

soups

Caramelized Onion w/ parmesan crostini
Blue Crab-Tomato Bisque
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

entrees

Cornmeal Dusted NC Red Trout
pecan-blue crab stuffing, cajun remoulade,
creamy grits, black eye pea succotash     21

Lemon-Basil Grilled Wahoo
pesto-shrimp “salad”, roasted tomato marinara,
roasted red pepper-feta orzo, grilled asparagus     23

Coriander Seared Yellowfin Tuna
granny smith apple salsa, balsamic-cherry reduction,
goat cheese mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     24

Rosemary-Grilled 12oz
Hand-Cut CAB Angus Ribeye
wild mushroom-cippolini bordelaise, blue cheese-onion confit,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stewed collard greens     29

Cornmeal Seared N.C. Red Trout
country ham-green tomato relish, fish camp beurre blanc,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 12

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

Basil Pesto Grilled Shrimp over a Big Salad
mixed greens, grilled asparagus, grape tomatoes, cucumbers,
shaved onions, housemade croutons, white balsamic-feta vinaigrette 13

Mr. Friendly’s Famous House-Ground Meatloaf
wild mushroom-cippolini onion bordelaise,
creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 11

Mustard-Vinegar Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich
creole slaw, pepper jack cheese, toasted kaiser roll,
lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, chips, pickle 9

Soup
Caramelized Onion w/ parmesan crostini
Blue Crab-Tomato Bisque
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

$4 wines by the glass
Liquid Geography Rosé    Riff Pinot Grigio    Joel Gott Riesling
Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc    DMZ Chardonnay     Frontera Pinot Noir Robert Hall Merlot     Arido Malbec     99 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

$15 wines by the bottle
Liquid Geography Rosé     Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc     Anew Riesling
Promessa Pinot Grigio    DMZ Chardonnay    Frontera Pinot Noir
Robert Hall Merlot    Arido Malbec     99 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

Bar Specials & Lunch Favorites
River Rat Winter Warmer Ale 4.5     Abita Amber 3
Pickled Okra Bloody Mary 5    Pineapple-Lime Mimosa 5
Southern Peach Bellini 4    Classic Mimosa 4
Uncle Scott’s Root Beer, N.C., NA 2.75     Barritt’s Ginger Beer NA 3
Cheerwine, N.C., NA 3      Elderflower Soda NA 3.5

small bites, starters
Crispy Heritage Farms Pork Belly
grilled granny smith apple “salad”, blueberry-port wine jus,
sweet potato puree 10

Buffalo Fried Rock Shrimp
buttermilk-basil blue cheese dressing, marinated celery 12

soups
Caramelized Onion w/ parmesan crostini
Blue Crab-Tomato Bisque

entrees
Cornmeal Dusted NC Red Trout
pecan-blue crab stuffing, creole mustard hollandaise,
creamy grits, sautéed veggies 21

Blackened Vermilion Snapper
blue crab-roasted corn-jalapeño salsa,
green herb remoulade,
andouille sausage dirty rice, black eye pea succotash 23

Sesame Seared Yellowfin Tuna
wasabi-yuzu aioli, carrot-cucumber “salad”,
lime zested jasmine rice, tempura fried asparagus 24

Rosemary-Grilled 12oz
Hand-Cut CAB Angus Ribeye
wild mushroom-cippolini bordelaise, blue cheese-onion confit,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stewed collard greens 29

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