Mr. Friendly's

New Southern Cafe

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Monday “Mardi Gras” Lunch Specials

Flounder Amandine
almond crusted Carolina flounder, lemon-Tabasco beurre blanc,
artichoke-caper relish, creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 12

Bronzed Mahi-Mahi Jambalaya
crawfish-tasso ham jambalaya, andouille creole sauce,
your choice of succotash or creole slaw 13

Blackened Shrimp “Louis” Salad
iceberg lettuce, blue crab-sweet corn relish, grape tomatoes,
cucumbers, Wil-Moore egg, caper-dill 1000 island dressing 13

Cajun Brined Boneless Pork Chop
apple-pecan chutney, bourbon glaze,
creamy mashed potatoes, stewed collard greens 12

N’Awlins Fried Oyster Po’ Boy
green tomato chow chow, fresh herb tartar sauce, chopped lettuce, tomato,
shaved onion, grilled baguette, pickle, your choice of tater tots or curly fries 11

Soup
Seafood-Andouille Sausage Gumbo
Creole Tomato-Blue Crab Bisque

$4 wines by the glass
Liquid Geography Rosé        Riff Pinot Grigio         Mohua Sauvignon Blanc
DMZ Chardonnay          Frontera Pinot Noir        Plungerhead Zinfandel
Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon             Arido Malbec       Rosemount Shiraz

$15 wines by the bottle
Liquid Geography Rosé       Rayun Sauvignon Blanc        Anew Riesling
Riff Pinot Grigio          DMZ Chardonnay       Red Silk Shiraz
Frontera Pinot Noir       Arido Malbec       Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

Bar Specials & Lunch Favorites
Abita Mardi Gras Bock 4.5         Abita Amber 4.5
Classic Hurricane 5     Pickled Okra Bloody Mary 5
Pineapple-Lime Mimosa 5        Southern Peach Bellini 4
Classic Mimosa 4       Barritt’s Ginger Beer NA 3
Cheerwine NA 3       Elderflower Soda NA 3.5

Saturday “Valentine’s Day” Dinner Specials 2.14.15

starters, small bites

Our famous Fried Gulf Select Oysters classic cocktail sauce     14

Maryland Blue Crab Ravioli tomato-dill cream sauce, artichoke-caper “salad”, parmesan     12

Baked Oysters “Bienville” six of ‘em, tasso ham, wild mushrooms, parmesan cream sauce, herb breadcrumbs     13

Crispy Fried Pork Belly peppadew-sweet chile bbq sauce, granny smith apple-pecan chutney     11
Buttermilk Fried Shrimp hot sauce “butter”, blue cheese slaw     12

Pecan Crab Cake pimento-horseradish remoulade, grilled corn-vidalia “salad” 13

Fried Yellow Grits herb goat cheese, olive oil roasted garlic head, bbq vinaigrette      8

Cornmeal Fried Green Tomatoes applewood bacon pimento cheese     9

Pan Seared Salmon Croquettes country ham-green tomato relish, dill pickle tartar sauce     9

Soups cup or a bowl        Creamy Chicken-Mushroom-Artichoke Roasted Tomato-Blue Crab Bisque
salads

The Friendly      blue cheese, smoked bacon, onion, mandarin oranges, candied pecans, bbq vinaigrette     8.5
Iceberg “Wedge”      blue cheese, Wil-Moore egg, smoked bacon, cucumber, tomato, caper-dill 1000 island dressing    8.5
Lemon-Garlic Caesar     chopped romaine, parmesan, house-made croutons, lemon-garlic anchovy dressing     7
Mixed Green     tomato, cucumber, onion, house-made croutons, your choice of dressing     7

dressings

BBQ Vinaigrette       Tomato-Cilantro Vinaigrette        Balsamic-Herb Vinaigrette       Creole Ranch
Honey-Dijon      Caper-Dill 1000 Island      Buttermilk-Basil Blue Cheese      Raspberry-Ginger Vinaigrette

entrees

Cornmeal Fried N.C. Catfish
pickled okra-shrimp relish, cajun remoulade, creamy stone-ground grits, blackeye pea succotash     19

Almond Crusted Carolina Flounder
grilled lobster-arugula “salad”, lemon-caper aioli, creamy stone-ground grits, sautéed veggies     23

Low Country Seared Yellowfin Tuna
peppadew-sweet chile bbq sauce, granny smith apple-pecan chutney, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, creole slaw     24

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

Peach Mustard BBQ Glazed Salmon
our famous peach chutney, creamy stone-ground grits, sautéed veggies     21

Your choice of Dijon-Herb Grilled Colorado Lamb Chops OR Pork Tenderloin
blueberry-fennel confit, balsamic-thyme reduction, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus     32 / 22
Char-Grilled 14oz. Hand-Cut Angus Ribeye
torched brie, rosemary-red wine jus, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     29

Our famous Bacon-Wrapped 7oz. Angus Filet Mignon
“French Quarter” pimento cheese, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     29

Blackened Shrimp & Grits or Blackened Prestige Farms Chicken & Grits
your choice of tasso ham gravy or andouille sausage creole sauce     19 / 18

Buttermilk Fried Prestige Farms Chicken Breast
tasso ham gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stewed collard greens     18

Vegetarian Entrée    changes daily, ask your server for selections, no substitutions     17

Friday “Valentines Day” Dinner Specials 2.13.15

starters, small bites

Our famous Fried Gulf Select Oysters classic cocktail sauce     14

Maryland Blue Crab Ravioli tomato-dill cream sauce, artichoke-caper “salad”, parmesan     12

Baked Oysters “Bienville” six of ‘em, tasso ham, wild mushrooms, parmesan cream sauce, herb breadcrumbs     13

Crispy Fried Pork Belly peppadew-sweet chile bbq sauce, granny smith apple-pecan chutney     11
Buttermilk Fried Shrimp hot sauce “butter”, blue cheese slaw     12

Pecan Crab Cake pimento-horseradish remoulade, grilled corn-vidalia “salad”     13

Fried Yellow Grits herb goat cheese, olive oil roasted garlic head, bbq vinaigrette     8

Cornmeal Fried Green Tomatoes applewood bacon pimento cheese     9

Pan Seared Salmon Croquettes country ham-green tomato relish, dill pickle tartar sauce     9

Soups cup or a bowl Creamy Chicken-Mushroom-Artichoke Roasted Tomato-Blue Crab Bisque
salads

The Friendly blue cheese, smoked bacon, onion, mandarin oranges, candied pecans, bbq vinaigrette     8.5
Iceberg “Wedge” blue cheese, Wil-Moore egg, smoked bacon, cucumber, tomato, caper-dill 1000 island dressing     8.5
Lemon-Garlic Caesar chopped romaine, parmesan, house-made croutons, lemon-garlic anchovy dressing     7
Mixed Green tomato, cucumber, onion, house-made croutons, your choice of dressing     7

dressings BBQ Vinaigrette        Tomato-Cilantro Vinaigrette        Balsamic-Herb Vinaigrette         Creole Ranch
Honey-Dijon        Caper-Dill 1000 Island       Buttermilk-Basil Blue Cheese Raspberry-Ginger Vinaigrette

entrees

Buttermilk Fried Carolina Flounder
pickled okra-shrimp relish, cajun remoulade, creamy stone-ground grits, blackeye pea succotash     23

Pan Seared Atlantic Mahi-Mahi
grilled lobster-arugula “salad”, lemon-caper aioli, creamy stone-ground grits, sautéed veggies     23

Low Country Seared Yellowfin Tuna
peppadew-sweet chile bbq sauce, granny smith apple-pecan chutney, roasted garlic mashed potatoes,
stewed collard greens     24

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

Peach Mustard BBQ Glazed Salmon
our famous peach chutney, creamy stone-ground grits, sautéed veggies     21

Your choice of Dijon-Herb Grilled Colorado Lamb Chops OR Pork Tenderloin
blueberry-fennel confit, balsamic-thyme reduction, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus     32 / 22
Rosemary Grilled 14oz. Hand-Cut Angus Ribeye
Hook’s Blue Paradise Cheese, wild mushroom demi glace, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     29

Our famous Bacon-Wrapped 7oz. Angus Filet Mignon
“French Quarter” pimento cheese, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     29

Blackened Shrimp & Grits or Blackened Prestige Farms Chicken & Grits
your choice of tasso ham gravy or andouille sausage creole sauce     19 / 18

Buttermilk Fried Prestige Farms Chicken Breast
tasso ham gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stewed collard greens     18

Vegetarian Entrée changes daily, ask your server for selections, no substitutions     17

Friday Lunch Specials 2.13.15

Crispy Fried Carolina Flounder
applewood smoked bacon-jalapeno tartar sauce,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 12

Bronzed Mahi-Mahi
pickled okra-shrimp relish, creole mustard hollandaise,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 13

Caribbean Jerk Grilled Shrimp over a Big Salad
mixed greens, green apple slaw, cucumbers, grape tomatoes,
shaved onions, toasted almonds, honey-lime vinaigrette 13

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

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

Soup
Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Artichoke
Roasted Tomato & Blue Crab Bisque

$4 wines by the glass
Liquid Geography Rosé    Riff Pinot Grigio    Mohua Sauvignon Blanc
DMZ Chardonnay    Frontera Pinot Noir    Plungerhead Zinfandel
Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon    Arido Malbec    Rosemount Shiraz

$15 wines by the bottle
Liquid Geography Rosé    Rayun Sauvignon Blanc    Anew Riesling
Riff Pinot Grigio    DMZ Chardonnay    Red Silk Shiraz
Frontera Pinot Noir    Arido Malbec    Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

Bar Specials & Lunch Favorites
Stiegl “Radler” Grapefruit Lager, 17oz can 6.5
Palmetto Amber 4.5
River Rat Winter Warmer Ale 5.5    Pineapple-Lime Mimosa 5
Pickled Okra Bloody Mary 5    Southern Peach Bellini 4
Classic Mimosa 4    Barritt’s Ginger Beer NA 3
Cheerwine NA 3    Elderflower Soda NA 3.5

Thursday Dinner Specials 2.12.15

small bites, starters
Baked Oysters “Bienville” on the Half Shell
six of ‘em, tasso ham, wild mushrooms,
parmesan cream sauce, herb breadcrumbs 13

“Commander’s Palace” Blackened Jumbo Shrimp
peppadew pepper jelly, hot sauce butter,
blackeye pea-country ham cake 13

soups
Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Artichoke
Roasted Tomato-Blue Crab Bisque

entrees
Crispy Fried Carolina Flounder
blue crab-sweet corn relish, Tabasco-chive beurre blanc,
creamy grits, creole slaw 22

Cornmeal Dusted N.C. Mountain Trout
andouille sausage-crawfish stuffing,
horseradish-herb remoulade,
creamy grits, stewed collard greens 21

Caribbean Jerk Seared Yellowfin Tuna
green apple “salad”, sweet chile bbq sauce,
sweet potato hash, sautéed veggies 24

Rosemary Grilled 14oz Hand-Cut Angus Ribeye
Hook’s Blue Paradise Cheese,
rosemary-wild mushroom demi glace,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies 29

It’s time for MARDI GRAS y’all!

CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS 2015 WITH US! 

With Valentines Day heading our way this weekend, it could be easy to overlook one of the best Southern holidays of the year, but not us! We’re gearing up to serve y’all the best of Louisiana cuisine Monday, Feb. 16th, through Wednesday, Feb. 18th, at both lunch and dinner.

Everything from Jambalaya and Etouffee, to Gumbo and Muffulettas, we’ve got you covered. Oh, and don’t forget the Hurricanes and Sazarecs from the bar! We don’t take reservations, so just show up & get your MARDI GRAS on! 

Thursday Lunch Specials 2/12/15

Bronzed Carolina Mountain Trout
blue crab-roasted corn salsa, Tabasco beurre blanc,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 12

Low Country Crawfish Cakes
applewood smoked bacon-jalapeno tartar sauce,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 11

Jerk Grilled Shrimp over a Big Salad
mixed greens, Caribbean apple slaw, cucumbers, grape tomatoes,
shaved onions, toasted almonds, honey-lime vinaigrette 13

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

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

Soup
Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Artichoke
Roasted Tomato & Blue Crab Bisque

$4 wines by the glass
Liquid Geography Rosé     Riff Pinot Grigio     Mohua Sauvignon Blanc
DMZ Chardonnay      Frontera Pinot Noir      Plungerhead Zinfandel
Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon     Arido Malbec    Rosemount Shiraz

$15 wines by the bottle
Liquid Geography Rosé     Rayun Sauvignon Blanc      Anew Riesling
Riff Pinot Grigio     DMZ Chardonnay     Red Silk Shiraz
Frontera Pinot Noir     Arido Malbec     Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

Bar Specials & Lunch Favorites
Stiegl “Radler” Grapefruit Lager, 17oz can 6.5
Palmetto Amber 4.5
River Rat Winter Warmer Ale 5.5      Pineapple-Lime Mimosa 5
Pickled Okra Bloody Mary 5      Southern Peach Bellini 4
Classic Mimosa 4     Barritt’s Ginger Beer NA 3
Cheerwine NA 3      Elderflower Soda NA 3.5

Wednesday Dinner Specials 2.11.15

small bites, starters

Crispy Pork Belly Sliders
Caribbean jerk-apple slaw,
sweet chile bbq sauce, King’s Hawaiian roll     10

“Commander’s Palace” Blackened Jumbo Shrimp
peppadew pepper jelly, hot sauce butter,
blackeye pea-country ham cake     13

soups

Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Artichoke
Roasted Tomato-Blue Crab Bisque

entrees

Crispy Fried Carolina Flounder
blue crab-sweet corn relish, jalapeno-bacon tartar sauce,
creamy grits, sautéed veggies     21

Cornmeal Dusted N.C. Mountain Trout
pecan-blue crab stuffing, dijon-chive hollandaise,
roasted corn relish, creamy grits, creole slaw     21

Sweet Chile Glazed Yellowfin Tuna
peppadew-cucumber “salad”, wasabi aioli,
ginger-cilantro jasmine rice, sesame-soy sautéed arugula     24

Rosemary Grilled 14oz Hand-Cut Angus Ribeye
herb roasted portobellos, cippolini onion demi glace,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     29

Wednesday Lunch Specials 2.11.15

Bronzed Carolina Mountain Trout
blue crab-roasted corn salsa, Tabasco beurre blanc,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 12

Low Country Crawfish Cakes
green tomato-country ham relish, cajun remoulade,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 11

Jerk Grilled Shrimp over a Big Salad
mixed greens, Caribbean apple slaw, cucumbers, grape tomatoes,
shaved onions, toasted almonds, honey-lime vinaigrette 13

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

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

Soup
Braised Beef, Tomatillo & Hominy Stew
Roasted Tomato & Blue Crab Bisque

$4 wines by the glass
Liquid Geography Rosé    Riff Pinot Grigio    Mohua Sauvignon Blanc
DMZ Chardonnay    Frontera Pinot Noir    Plungerhead Zinfandel
Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon    Arido Malbec    Rosemount Shiraz

$15 wines by the bottle
Liquid Geography Rosé    Rayun Sauvignon Blanc    Anew Riesling
Riff Pinot Grigio    DMZ Chardonnay    Red Silk Shiraz
Frontera Pinot Noir   Arido Malbec    Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

Bar Specials & Lunch Favorites
Stiegl “Radler” Grapefruit Lager, 17oz can 6.5
Palmetto Amber 4.5
River Rat Winter Warmer Ale 5.5    Pineapple-Lime Mimosa 5
Pickled Okra Bloody Mary 5     Southern Peach Bellini 4
Classic Mimosa 4    Barritt’s Ginger Beer NA 3
Cheerwine NA 3    Elderflower Soda NA 3.5

Tuesday Dinner Specials 2.10.15

small bites, starters

Crispy Pork Belly Sliders
Caribbean jerk-apple slaw,
sweet chile bbq sauce, King’s Hawaiian roll     10

“Commander’s Palace” Blackened Jumbo Shrimp
peppadew pepper jelly, hot sauce butter,
blackeye pea-country ham cake     13

soups

Braised Beef, Tomatillo & Hominy Stew
Roasted Tomato & Blue Crab Bisque

entrees

Chile-Lime Grilled Carolina Wahoo
chipotle-red pepper coulis, roasted tomatillo salsa,
Spanish saffron rice, black bean-corn cake     23

Cornmeal Dusted Carolina Mountain Trout
pecan-blue crab stuffing, dijon-chive hollandaise,
roasted corn relish, creamy grits, creole slaw     21

Sesame Seared Yellowfin Tuna
pineapple-blood orange salsa, ponzu butter,
toasted almond rice, Asian vegetable stir fry     24

Rosemary Grilled 14oz Hand-Cut Angus Ribeye
balsamic-cippolini onion demi glace, blue cheese pesto,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     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

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