Mr. Friendly's

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Thursday’s Lunch Specials 8/14/14

Low Country Seafood Cakes
chipotle-applewood bacon tartar sauce,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 11

Buttermilk Fried Flounder
roasted corn-blue crab salsa, cajun remoulade,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 12

Caribbean Jerk Grilled Shrimp
toasted almond-mango salsa, pineapple chimichurri,
rice pilaf, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 13

Greek Grilled Chicken over a Big Salad
mixed greens, artichoke-caper relish, shaved onions, grape tomatoes,
cucumbers, housemade croutons, white balsamic-feta vinaigrette 10

Today’s House-Ground Burger Special
friendly’s steak sauce, horseradish caramelized onions, cheddar cheese,
toasted kaiser roll, lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, chips, pickle 10

Soups of Today
Wild Mushroom Bisque w/ green onions
Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo w/ dirty rice
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

$4 wines by the glass
Alandra Dry Rosé     Riff Pinot Grigio     Shine Riesling
Riebeek Chardonnay     Twin Vines Vinho Verde     Vinum Pinot Noir
Anciano Tempranillo      Wente Merlot      Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

$15 wines by the bottle
Alandra Dry Rosé     Riff Pinot Grigio     Mercer Canyon Riesling
Twin Vines Vinho Verde     Riebeek Chardonnay     Wente Merlot
Big Fire Pinot Noir     Plungerhead Zinfandel      Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

Summer Bar Specials & Lunch Favorites
Stiegl “Radler” Grapefruit Lager 4.5      Westbrook “Gose” Sour Ale 4.5
Bell’s “Oberon” Summer Ale 4.5
Pickled Okra Bloody Mary 5      Southern Peach Bellini 4
Classic Mimosa 4     Pineapple Mimosa 4     Southern Peach Iced Tea NA 2
Barritts Ginger Beer NA 3     Elderflower Soda NA 3.5    Cheerwine Soda NA 3

Wednesday Dinner Specials 8.13.14

small bites, starters

Grilled Local Pear & Arugula Salad
herb goat cheese, shaved onions, grape tomatoes,
candied pecans, white balsamic vinaigrette     9

Crispy Fried Pork Wings
avocado-heirloom tomato “salad”,
honey-chipotle glaze     10

soups

Rosemary-Wild Mushroom Bisque w/ green onions
Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo w/ dirty rice
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

entrees

Oven Roasted N.C. Red Trout
pecan-blue crab stuffing, tabasco-dijon hollandaise,
creamy grits, stewed collard greens     19

Citrus-Ginger Seared Yellowfin Tuna
toasted almond-mango salsa, pineapple-cilantro chimichurri,
lime zested rice, coconut-chile stewed black beans     24

Blackened Atlantic Grouper
authentic cajun remoulade, green tomato-country ham relish,
creamy grits, creole slaw     23

Char-Grilled 12oz Angus Ribeye
Derrick’s heirloom tomato “caprese”, balsamic reduction,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     27

House Brined 8oz Pork Steak
roasted local fig compote, sherry-molasses bbq glaze,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stewed collard greens     19

 

Free Times Announces “Best Of” Winners!

 

 

 

Readers of local newspaper, Free Times, have spoken again!
This year’s “Best Of Columbia” issue marks the 25th anniversary of the annual readers’ poll, first launched in 1989.  Since then, readers have been able to nominate their favorites for a long list of categories including Food & Dining, Politics, Culture, Nightlife, etc.

We are very proud to announce that this year we won BEST RESTAURANT as well as, BEST SOUTHERN RESTAURANT!   Not to brag, but that makes it 9 times winning Best Restaurant out of the last 10 years! THANK YOU COLUMBIA!

Also a shout out to our sister restaurants – Solstice Kitchen who won Best Restaurant Northeast and Best Neighborhood Bar (runner-up),
and Cellar on Greene who won Best Wine List (runner-up).

To see the entire list of winners, click here!

Wednesday’s Lunch Specials 8/13/14

Cornmeal Seared Red Trout
cajun remoulade, green tomato-country ham relish,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 12

Red Chile Grilled Buffalo Flank Steak Quesadilla
pepper jack cheese, chipotle-roasted corn salsa, cilantro sour cream,
tomato salsa, mixed green salad with your choice of dressing 11

Caribbean Jerk Grilled Shrimp
pineapple-mango chutney, cilantro chimichurri,
almond rice pilaf, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 13

Herb Grilled Chicken over a Big Greek Salad
mixed greens, feta cheese, sliced pepperoncini, shaved onions,
grape tomatoes, cucumbers, housemade croutons, greek vinaigrette 10

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

Soups of Today
Wild Mushroom Bisque w/ green onions
Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo w/ dirty rice
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

$4 wines by the glass
Alandra Dry Rosé      Riff Pinot Grigio     Shine Riesling
Riebeek Chardonnay     Twin Vines Vinho Verde     Seaglass Pinot Noir
Anciano Tempranillo     Wente Merlot     Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

$15 wines by the bottle
Alandra Dry Rosé     Riff Pinot Grigio     Mercer Canyon Riesling
Twin Vines Vinho Verde     Riebeek Chardonnay     Wente Merlot
Big Fire Pinot Noir    Plungerhead Zinfandel     Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

Summer Bar Specials & Lunch Favorites
Stiegl “Radler” Grapefruit Lager 4.5    Westbrook “Gose” Sour Ale 4.5
Bell’s “Oberon” Summer Ale 4.5
Pickled Okra Bloody Mary 5    Southern Peach Bellini 4
Classic Mimosa 4    Pineapple Mimosa 4    Southern Peach Iced Tea NA 2
Barritts Ginger Beer NA 3     Elderflower Soda NA 3.5    Cheerwine Soda NA 3

Tuesday Dinner Specials 8.12.14

small bites, starters

Grilled Local Pear & Arugula Salad
herb goat cheese, shaved onions, cherry tomatoes,
candied pecans, white balsamic vinaigrette     9

Crispy Fried Pork Wings
avocado-heirloom tomato “salad”,
honey-chipotle glaze     10

soups

Rosemary-Wild Mushroom Bisque w/ green onions
Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo w/ dirty rice
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

entrees

Lemon-Parsley Roasted N.C. Red Trout
Derrick’s heirloom tomato Caprese, balsamic reduction,
pesto penne pasta, grilled asparagus     19

Caribbean Jerk Seared Yellowfin Tuna
pineapple-mango chutney, cilantro-lime chimichurri,
toasted almond rice, sautéed veggies     24

Blackened Atlantic Grouper
creole mustard hollandaise, green tomato-country ham relish,
creamy grits, creole slaw     23

Char-Grilled 12oz Angus Ribeye
roasted fig-rosemary demi glace, gorgonzola blue cheese,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies     27

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

Tuesday’s Lunch Specials 8/12/14

Mr. Friendly’s Famous House-Ground Meatloaf
blue cheese bbq sauce, crispy fried onion rings,
creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 11

Bronzed Alaskan Coho Salmon
creole mustard hollandaise, green tomato-country ham relish,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 13

Caribbean Jerk Grilled Shrimp
pineapple-mango chutney, cilantro chimichurri,
almond rice pilaf, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 13

Herb Grilled Chicken over a Big Greek Salad
mixed greens, feta cheese, sliced pepperoncini, shaved onions,
grape tomatoes, cucumbers, housemade croutons, greek vinaigrette 10

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

Soups of Today
Wild Mushroom Bisque w/ green onions
Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo w/ dirty rice
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

$4 wines by the glass
Alandra Dry Rosé      Riff Pinot Grigio      Shine Riesling
Riebeek Chardonnay     Twin Vines Vinho Verde     Seaglass Pinot Noir
Anciano Tempranillo      Wente Merlot     Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

$15 wines by the bottle
Alandra Dry Rosé     Riff Pinot Grigio      Mercer Canyon Riesling
Twin Vines Vinho Verde     Riebeek Chardonnay     Wente Merlot
Big Fire Pinot Noir     Padrillos Malbec     Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

Summer Bar Specials & Lunch Favorites
Stiegl “Radler” Grapefruit Lager 4.5    Westbrook “Gose” Sour Ale 4.5
Bell’s “Oberon” Summer Ale 4.5
Pickled Okra Bloody Mary 5     Southern Peach Bellini 4
Classic Mimosa 4    Pineapple Mimosa 4    Southern Peach Iced Tea NA 2
Barritts Ginger Beer NA 3     Elderflower Soda NA 3.5    Cheerwine Soda NA 3

Monday Lunch Specials 8.11.14

Caribbean Jerk Grilled Shrimp
pineapple-mango chutney, cilantro chimichurri,
almond rice pilaf, your choice of succotash or creole slaw     13

Bronzed Alaskan Coho Salmon
roasted corn-blue crab salsa, tabasco-chive beurre blanc,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw     13

Pan Seared Veal Hanger Steak
rosemary-red wine demi glace,
creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw     13

Herb Grilled Chicken over a Big Greek Salad
mixed greens, feta cheese, sliced pepperoncini, shaved onions,
grape tomatoes, cucumbers, housemade croutons, greek vinaigrette     10

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

Soups of Today

Creamy Wild Mushroom w/ green onions
Southwest Chicken & Black Bean Chili w/ cheddar cornbread
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

$4 wines by the glass

Alandra Dry Rosé          Riff Pinot Grigio         Shine Riesling
Riebeek Chardonnay         Twin Vines Vinho Verde          Seaglass Pinot Noir
Anciano Tempranillo        Wente Merlot      Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

$15 wines by the bottle

Alandra Dry Rosé Riff Pinot Grigio Mercer Canyon Riesling
Twin Vines Vinho Verde Riebeek Chardonnay Wente Merlot
Big Fire Pinot Noir Padrillos Malbec Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

Summer Bar Specials & Lunch Favorites

Stiegl “Radler” Grapefruit Lager 4.5         Westbrook “Gose” Sour Ale 4.5
Bell’s “Oberon” Summer Ale 4.5
Pickled Okra Bloody Mary 5         Southern Peach Bellini 4
Classic Mimosa 4 Pineapple Mimosa 4          Southern Peach Iced Tea NA 2
Barritts Ginger Beer NA 3            Elderflower Soda NA 3.5              Cheerwine Soda NA 3

Saturday Dinner Specials 08-09-14

Heirloom Tomato-Grilled Watermelon Salad
arugula, mozzarella, basil, onion, toasted almonds,
watermelon-white balsamic vinaigrette   9

Cornmeal Fried S.C. Okra
creole ranch dressing, balsamic ketchup  6
a perfect side to share with your entrees too!

Crispy Fried Pork Wings
sweet thai chile-watermelon mojo,
sesame-ginger carrot slaw   10

soups
Creamy Wild Mushroom w/ green onions
Southwest Chicken & Black Bean Chili w/ cheddar cornbread
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

entrees
Basil Roasted Alaskan Coho Salmon
roasted red pepper romesco, balsamic wilted arugula,
pesto penne pasta salad, sautéed asparagus   23

Caribbean Jerk Seared Yellowfin Tuna
pineapple-mango chutney, cilantro-lime chimichurri,
toasted almond rice, sautéed veggies   24

Cornmeal Dusted Lane Snapper
pickled shrimp-rainbow chard chow chow, cajun remoulade,
creamy grits, cornmeal fried okra   23

Rosemary Grilled 12oz Angus Ribeye
portobello-roasted tomato bordelaise,
torched taleggio cheese,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stewed collard greens   27

Chile-Lime Seared Bison Flank Steak
–served medium rare to medium–
smoked red pepper-chipotle coulis,
heirloom tomato-avocado “salad”,
Spanish saffron rice, coconut-chile stewed black beans   23

Friday Dinner Specials 8.8.14

small bites, starters

Heirloom Tomato-Grilled Watermelon Salad
arugula, mozzarella, basil, onion, toasted almonds,
watermelon-white balsamic vinaigrette     9

Cornmeal Fried S.C. Okra
creole ranch dressing, balsamic ketchup     6
a perfect side to share with your entrees too!

Crispy Fried Pork Wings
sweet thai chile-watermelon mojo,
sesame-ginger carrot slaw     10

soups

Creamy Wild Mushroom w/ green onions
Southwest Chicken & Black Bean Chili w/ cheddar cornbread
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

entrees

Basil Roasted Alaskan Coho Salmon
roasted red pepper romesco, balsamic wilted arugula,
pesto penne pasta salad, sautéed asparagus     23

Caribbean Jerk Seared Yellowfin Tuna
pineapple-mango chutney, cilantro-lime chimichurri,
toasted almond rice, sautéed veggies     24

Cornmeal Dusted Lane Snapper
pickled shrimp-rainbow chard chow chow, cajun remoulade,
creamy grits, cornmeal fried okra     23

Rosemary Grilled 12oz Angus Ribeye
portobello-roasted tomato bordelaise,
torched taleggio cheese,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stewed collard greens     27

Chile-Lime Seared Bison Flank Steak
–served medium rare to medium–
smoked red pepper-chipotle coulis,
heirloom tomato-avocado “salad”,
Spanish saffron rice, coconut-chile stewed black beans     23

Friday Lunch Specials 08-08-14

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

Caribbean Jerk Grilled Alaskan Coho Salmon
mango salsa, pineapple-cilantro chimichurri,
toasted almond rice pilaf, your choice of succotash or creole slaw   13

Bronzed Lane Snapper
okra-shrimp relish, tabasco beurre blanc,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw   12

Balsamic-Brown Sugar Grilled Chicken over a Big Salad
mixed greens, red grapes, candied pecans, shaved onions,
grape tomatoes, cucumbers, housemade croutons, feta vinaigrette   10

Today’s House-Ground Burger Special
applewood bacon goat cheese, roasted red pepper coulis,
toasted kaiser roll, lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, chips, pickle   10

Soups of Today
Asparagus Bisque w/ herb goat cheese
Southwest Chicken & Black Bean Chili w/ cheddar cornbread
Garden Fresh Gazpacho w/ cilantro sour cream

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