Mr. Friendly's

New Southern Cafe

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Monday Lunch Specials 1.13.14

Pecan Crab Cakes
tabasco dijonaise, green tomato chow chow,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw   13

Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken Alfredo
angel hair pasta, roasted red pepper alfredo sauce, parmesan,
mixed green salad with your choice of dressing     12

Blackened Carolina Mahi Mahi over a Big Caesar Salad
chopped romaine, roasted corn-crawfish salsa, shaved onions, 
jalapeños, housemade croutons, lemon-garlic caesar dressing   13

Buttermilk Fried Cubed Steak
black pepper gravy, creamy mashed potatoes,
 your choice of succotash or creole slaw   11
 
Today’s House-Ground Burger Special

cheddar cheese, smoky bbq sauce, fried onion strips,
toasted kaiser, lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, chips, pickle    10

Soups of Today

Cream of Mushroom w/ green onions
Black Bean & Beef Chili w/ crème fraiche

$4 wines by the glass

Las Lilas Dry Rosé           Anew Riesling               Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc
Riff Pinot Grigio          Riebeek Chardonnay            Handcraft Pinot Noir
La Terre Merlot              Los Dos Grenache             Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

$15 wines by the bottle

Chateau Don Jon Rosé          Ruffino Pinot Grigio         Anew Riesling
Kim Crawford Chardonnay             Elizabeth Spencer Sauvignon Blanc     
Handcraft Pinot Noir        Carmen Reserva Merlot         Powers Spectrum Red Blend         
Plume Bleu Grenache/Syrah             Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon       

Also from the Bar

Lazy Magnolia’s “Jefferson Stout” Sweet Potato Cream Stout   4.5   
Pickled Okra Bloody Mary  5           Southern Peach Bellini  4
Classic Mimosa  4           Pineapple Mimosa  4
Fentiman’s Pink Lemonade NA  3.5            Fentiman’s Cherrytree Cola NA  3.5  
Barritts Ginger Beer NA  4              Southern Peach Iced Tea NA 2

Saturday “Restaurant Week” Dinner Specials 1.11.14

small bites, starters

Baked Virginia Oysters  five of em’, tasso ham, spinach,
parmesan cream sauce, herb breadcrumbs   11

Sesame Seared RARE Yellowfin Tuna Cake
wasabi-cucumber salad, sweet thai chile sauce, crispy wontons  10

soups

Black Bean & Beef Chili w/ cheddar cornbread
Creamy Mushroom w/ green onions

entrees

Bronzed Fish of the Day
lemon buttered blue crab, honey-pecan beurre blanc, 
creamy grits, sautéed veggies   21

Cornmeal Fried N.C. Catfish
blackened crawfish scampi, pimento-horseradish remoulade,
creamy grits, low country collard greens  17

Pan Seared Yellowfin Tuna
roasted apple chutney, honey-bourbon bbq sauce,
toasted pumpkin seeds, sweet potato puree, creole slaw  23

Rosemary Grilled 14oz Angus Ribeye
balsamic-sherry demi glace, torched juusto cheese, 
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies   27

2014 Restaurant Week      3 courses for $30

choose one item per course        no substitutions        no split plates

first
 
Fried Select Oysters   same as regular menu

Fried Yellow Grits   same as regular menu

Baked Virginia Oysters   same as special above

Pecan Crab Cake  same as regular menu

A Bowl of Today’s Soup  choose from soups above

Any Salad from our Regular Menu including 
The Friendly, Iceberg Wedge, Mixed Green or Caesar

second
 
Cider-Molasses Glazed Pork Tenderloin
same as regular menu

Buttermilk Fried or Grilled Chicken Breast  
same as regular menu

Peach BBQ Glazed Salmon  same as regular menu

Blackened Shrimp & Grits  same as regular menu

Cornmeal Fried NC Catfish same as special above

Bronzed Fish of the Day  same as special above

Wild Mushroom Ravioli  
roasted red pepper-goat cheese marinara, wilted arugula 

third
 
Peanut Butter Cheesecake
 

Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake          

Key Lime Pie 

Friday Lunch Specials 1/10/13

Blackened Carolina Mahi Mahi
tasso ham-shrimp etouffee, creole rice,
your choice of succotash or creole slaw   13

Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken Alfredo
angel hair pasta, roasted red pepper alfredo sauce, parmesan,
mixed green salad with your choice of dressing     12

Grilled Manchester Farms Quail Medallions over a Big Salad
mixed greens, strawberries, goat cheese, candied pecans, 
shaved onions, balsamic-herb vinaigrette  12

Buttermilk Fried Cubed Steak
black pepper gravy, creamy mashed potatoes,
your choice of succotash or creole slaw   11
 
Today’s House-Ground Burger Special
pepper jack cheese, fried green tomatoes, creole slaw,
toasted kaiser, lettuce, shaved onion, chips, pickle    10

Soups of Today
Cream of Mushroom w/ green onions
Black Bean & Beef Chili w/ cheddar cornbread

$4 wines by the glass
Las Lilas Dry Rosé           Anew Riesling               Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc
Riff Pinot Grigio          Riebeek Chardonnay            Handcraft Pinot Noir
La Terre Merlot              Los Dos Grenache             Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

$15 wines by the bottle
Chateau Don Jon Rosé          Ruffino Pinot Grigio         Anew Riesling
Kim Crawford Chardonnay             Elizabeth Spencer Sauvignon Blanc     
Handcraft Pinot Noir        Carmen Reserva Merlot         Powers Spectrum Red Blend         
Plume Bleu Grenache/Syrah             Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon       

Also from the Bar
Lazy Magnolia’s “Jefferson Stout” Sweet Potato Cream Stout   4.5   
Pickled Okra Bloody Mary  5           Southern Peach Bellini  4
Classic Mimosa  4           Pineapple Mimosa  4
Fentiman’s Pink Lemonade NA  3.5            Fentiman’s Cherrytree Cola NA  3.5  
Barritts Ginger Beer NA  4              Southern Peach Iced Tea NA 2

Thursday “Restaurant Week” Dinner Specials 1.9.14

small bites, starters

Baked Virginia Oysters 
five of em’, tasso ham, spinach,
parmesan cream sauce, herb breadcrumbs   11

BBQ Grilled Manchester Farms Quail Medallions
cider-molasses glaze, sweet potato puree, 
country ham-pecan “gremolata”   11

soups

Black Bean & Beef Chili w/ cheddar cornbread
New England Clam Chowder w/ green onions

entrees

Bronzed Fish of the Day
lemon buttered blue crab, honey-pecan beurre blanc, 
creamy grits, sautéed veggies   21

Cornmeal Fried N.C. Catfish
blackened crawfish "scampi", 
pimento-horseradish remoulade,
creamy grits, low country stewed collard greens  17

Pan Seared Yellowfin Tuna
roasted apple chutney, honey-bourbon bbq sauce,
toasted pumpkin seeds, sweet potato puree, creole slaw  23

Rosemary Grilled 14oz Angus Ribeye
balsamic-sherry demi glace, torched brie, 
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies   27

2014 Restaurant Week      3 courses for $30
choose one item per course
no substitutions         no split plates

3 COURSE MENU IS NOT AVAILABLE TO-GO

first course
Our famous Fried Select Oysters classic cocktail sauce

Pan Seared Salmon Croquettes  
green tomato-vidalia chow chow, sherry-cayenne mayo

 
Baked Virginia Oysters  same as special above

BBQ Grilled Quail Medallions  same as special above

A Bowl of Today’s Soup  see selections above

Any Salad from our Regular Menu including the 
City Roots Salad, Friendly Salad, Mixed Green or Caesar

second course
Cider-Molasses Glazed Pork Tenderloin
grilled corn-pickled okra relish, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, 
low country stewed collard greens

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

Cornmeal Fried NC Catfish same as special above

Bronzed Fish of the Day  same as special above

Blackened Shrimp & Grits
choice of tasso ham gravy or andouille sausage creole sauce

Wild Mushroom Ravioli
roasted red pepper-goat cheese marinara sauce, wilted arugula 

thid course
Crème Brulee Cheesecake      Bourbon Pecan Pie Tart
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake        Key Lime Pie  

Thursday Lunch Specials 1.9.14

Blackened Carolina Mahi Mahi
tasso ham-shrimp etouffee, creole rice,
your choice of succotash or creole slaw   13

Low Country Roasted Pork Loin
french quarter pimento cheese, green tomato chow chow,
creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw     11

Grilled Manchester Farms Quail Medallions over a Big Salad
mixed greens, strawberries, goat cheese, candied pecans, 
shaved onions, housemade croutons, balsamic-herb vinaigrette  12

Buttermilk Fried Cubed Steak
black pepper gravy, creamy mashed potatoes,
 your choice of succotash or creole slaw   11
 
Today’s House-Ground Burger Special
pepper jack cheese, fried green tomatoes, creole slaw,
toasted kaiser, lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, chips, pickle    10

Soups of Today

New England Clam Chowder w/ green onions
Black Bean & Beef Chili w/ cheddar cornbread

$4 wines by the glass

Las Lilas Dry Rosé           Anew Riesling               Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc
Riff Pinot Grigio          Riebeek Chardonnay            Handcraft Pinot Noir
La Terre Merlot              Los Dos Grenache             Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

$15 wines by the bottle

Chateau Don Jon Rosé          Ruffino Pinot Grigio         Anew Riesling
Kim Crawford Chardonnay             Elizabeth Spencer Sauvignon Blanc     
Handcraft Pinot Noir        Carmen Reserva Merlot         Powers Spectrum Red Blend         
Plume Bleu Grenache/Syrah             Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon       

Also from the Bar

Lazy Magnolia’s “Jefferson Stout” Sweet Potato Cream Stout   4.5   
Pickled Okra Bloody Mary  5           Southern Peach Bellini  4
Classic Mimosa  4           Pineapple Mimosa  4
Fentiman’s Pink Lemonade NA  3.5            Fentiman’s Cherrytree Cola NA  3.5  
Barritts Ginger Beer NA  4              Southern Peach Iced Tea NA 2

Wednesday Dinner Specials 1.8.14

small bites, starters

Baked Virginia Oysters “Friendlyfeller” 
six of em’, tasso ham, spinach,
parmesan cream sauce, herb breadcrumbs   11

Buttermilk Fried 
Manchester Farms Quail Medallions

country gravy, bacon-cheddar fried grits,
grilled green onions   11

soups

Black Bean & Beef Chili w/ cheddar cornbread
New England Clam Chowder w/ green onions

entrees

Blackened N.C. Mahi-Mahi “Etouffee”
tasso ham-shrimp-andouille sausage tomato gravy, 
fried select oysters, cajun rice, grilled green onions   22

Crispy Fried Carolina Flounder
horseradish-herb remoulade, grilled corn relish,   
creamy grits, creole slaw   22

Honey-Sriracha Glazed Yellowfin Tuna
ginger-cucumber salad, jasmine rice, 
wasabi-mustard glazed heirloom carrots    23

Char-Grilled 14oz Angus Ribeye
portobello-truffle demi glace, torched brie, 
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies   27

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

Wednesday Lunch Specials 1/8/14

Blackened Carolina Mahi Mahi
tasso ham-shrimp etouffee, white rice,
your choice of succotash or creole slaw   13

Mr. Friendly’s famous Meatloaf 
house-ground beef tenderloin & ribeye, portobello-truffle demi glace,
creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw     11

Buffalo Fried Shrimp over a Big Salad
mixed greens, roasted corn salsa, grape tomatoes, shaved onions,
cucumbers, housemade croutons, buttermilk-basil blue cheese dressing  13

Buttermilk Fried Cubed Steak
black pepper gravy, creamy mashed potatoes,
your choice of succotash or creole slaw   11
 
Low Country Grilled Boneless Pork Chop
french quarter pimento cheese, green tomato chow chow,
creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw     11

Soups of Today
Tomato-Blue Crab Bisque w/ basil
Black Bean & Beef Chili w/ cheddar cornbread

$4 wines by the glass
Las Lilas Dry Rosé           Anew Riesling               Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc
Riff Pinot Grigio          Riebeek Chardonnay            Handcraft Pinot Noir
La Terre Merlot              Los Dos Grenache             Carpe Diem Cabernet Sauvignon

$15 wines by the bottle
Chateau Don Jon Rosé          Ruffino Pinot Grigio         Anew Riesling
Kim Crawford Chardonnay             Elizabeth Spencer Sauvignon Blanc     
Handcraft Pinot Noir        Carmen Reserva Merlot         Powers Spectrum Red Blend         
Plume Bleu Grenache/Syrah             Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon       

Also from the Bar
Mama’s Little Yella Pils  4.5             Sofie Farmhouse Ale  6.5
Pickled Okra Bloody Mary  5           Southern Peach Bellini  4
Classic Mimosa  4           Pineapple Mimosa  4
Fentiman’s Pink Lemonade NA  3.5            Fentiman’s Cherrytree Cola NA  3.5  
Barritts Ginger Beer NA  4              Southern Peach Iced Tea NA 2

Tuesday Dinner Specials 1/7/14

small bites, starters
Baked Virginia Oysters “Friendlyfeller” 
six of em’, tasso ham, spinach,
parmesan cream sauce, herb breadcrumbs   11

Buttermilk Fried 
Manchester Farms Quail Medallions

tasso ham gravy, grilled green onions, 
sweet potato-rutabaga hash   11

soups
Tomato-Blue Crab Bisque w/ basil chiffonade
Creamy Wild Mushroom w/ green onions

entrees
Blackened N.C. Mahi-Mahi “Etouffee”
tasso ham-shrimp-andouille sausage tomato gravy, 
fried select oysters, cajun rice, grilled green onions   22

Pan Seared Carolina Flounder 
& Basil-Lump Crab Cake

saffron-roasted red pepper aioli, grilled corn relish,   
creamy grits, sautéed veggies   22

Honey-Sriracha Glazed Yellowfin Tuna
ginger-cucumber salad, jasmine rice, 
sesame glazed heirloom carrots    23

Char-Grilled 14oz Angus Ribeye
portobello-truffle demi glace, torched brie, 
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies   27

Low Country Grilled 
14oz Heritage Farms Pork Chop

apple cider brined, grain mustard bbq sauce,
applewood bacon pimento cheese, 
sweet potato-rutabaga hash, 
low country braised collard greens   21

Tuesday Lunch Specials 1/7/14

Blackened Carolina Mahi Mahi
tasso ham-shrimp etouffee, white rice,
your choice of succotash or creole slaw   13

Cornmeal Seared Flounder over a Big Caesar 
chopped romaine, roasted chipotle corn salsa, parmesan , shaved onions,
jalapeños, housemade croutons, lemon-garlic caesar dressing  12

Buttermilk Fried Cubed Steak
roasted garlic demi glace, creamy mashed potatoes,
your choice of succotash or creole slaw   11

Low Country Roasted Pork Loin 
french quarter pimento cheese, green tomato chow chow,
creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw     11

Today’s House-Ground Burger Special
friendly’s steak sauce, fried portobellos, blue cheese crumbles,
toasted kaiser, lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, chips, pickle  9

Soups of Today
Tomato-Blue Crab Bisque w/ basil
Creamy Mushroom w/ green onions

$4 wines by the glass
Las Lilas Dry Rosé           Anew Riesling               Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc
Riff Pinot Grigio          Riebeek Chardonnay            Handcraft Pinot Noir
La Terre Merlot              Los Dos Grenache             Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

$15 wines by the bottle
Chateau Don Jon Rosé          Riff Pinot Grigio         Anew Riesling
Kim Crawford Chardonnay             Elizabeth Spencer Sauvignon Blanc     
Handcraft Pinot Noir        Carmen Reserva Merlot         Powers Spectrum Red Blend         
Antano Tempranillo             Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon       

Also from the Bar
Mama’s Little Yella Pils  4.5             Sofie Farmhouse Ale  6.5
Pickled Okra Bloody Mary  5           Southern Peach Bellini  4
Classic Mimosa  4           Pineapple Mimosa  4
Fentiman’s Pink Lemonade NA  3.5            Fentiman’s Cherrytree Cola NA  3.5  
Barritts Ginger Beer NA  4              Southern Peach Iced Tea NA 2

Monday Dinner Specials 1/6/14

small bites, starters
Baked Oysters “Friendlyfeller” 
six of em’, tasso ham, spinach,
parmesan cream sauce, herb breadcrumbs   11

House-Ground Cheeseburger Sliders
sherry-balsamic glaze, blue cheese crumbles, 
truffle roasted portobellos, grilled ciabatta   10

soups
Tomato-Blue Crab Bisque w/ basil
Low Country Chicken Plantation w/ wild rice

entrees
Blackened N.C. Mahi-Mahi
fried oysters, tasso ham-shrimp etouffee, 
white rice, creole slaw   22

Pan Seared Carolina Flounder 
& Basil-Lump Crab Cake

saffron-roasted red pepper aioli, grilled corn relish,   
creamy grits, sautéed veggies   22

Honey-Sriracha Glazed Yellowfin Tuna
ginger-cucumber salad, jasmine rice, 
tempura fried veggies, wasabi-cilantro mustard   23

Char-Grilled 14oz Angus Ribeye
red wine demi-glace, truffle roasted portobellos, 
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies   27

Low Country Grilled 
14oz Heritage Farms Pork Chop

apple cider brined, grain mustard bbq sauce,
applewood bacon pimento cheese, 
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, 
low country braised collard greens   21

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