Mr. Friendly's

Appetizers
-Pan Seared Duck Breast  11.   honey-chipotle mustard glaze, cilantro-lime marinated grape tomatoes, toasted almonds
–Low Country Seafood Cakes   9.  cajun remoulade, fried pickles
 
Soups
Tomato-Basil-Crab Bisque
Coconut Curry Chicken with Mushrooms and Corn
Garden Tomato Gazpacho with Cilantro Crème Fraiche
 
Entrees
-Citrus-Panko Crusted Salmon  19.  malt vinegar aioli, basil marinated blue cheese, creamy grits, sautéed veggies
–Pan Seared Red Grouper  23.  lemon-dill hollandaise, pan sautéed mushrooms & spinach, cracked pepper-feta cheese grits
–Pepper Seared Yellowfin Tuna  24. red pepper-goat cheese mornay, balsamic marinated tomatoes,
roasted garlic mashed  potatoes, sautéed veggies
–Char-Grilled Angus Ribeye    26.  wild mushroom demi glace, triple cream brie, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies
–Blackened Sea Scallops   25.  tomato-cucumber salsa, balsamic fig glaze, creamy grits, sautéed veggies

-¼ lb Char-Grilled All Beef Hot Dog   7.  applewood bacon slaw, chips and a pickle 
 –Blackened Scallops over a Big Salad   12. creole ranch dressing, country ham-roasted corn salsa, shaved onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, croutons
–Buttermilk Fried Pork Chop   10. marsala-mushroom demi glace, creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 
–Low Country Seafood Cakes   10.  authentic cajun remoulade, creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw
–Today’s Burger Special     7.50  housemade steak sauce, blue cheese grilled onions, served with chips and a pickle
 
Soups of Today    Tomato-Basil Crab Bisque
Coconut Curry Chicken with Mushrooms and Corn
Garden Tomato Gazpacho with cilantro crème fraiche

DAILY SPECIALS, Featured Wines, It’s Hot Dog Week, Wednesday Night’s Two-Course Wine Paired Dinner for $25, and lots more Friendly’s news!

Mr. Friendly’s Friday DINNER Specials

Appetizers
-Pan Seared Duck Breast 11.  blue cheese bbq sauce, crispy fried onion rings
–Low Country Seafood Cakes 9.  green onion-dijon hollandaise, pickled asparagus-crab relish

Soups
-Blue Cheese-Potato Chowder with Bacon & Basil
-Chilled Tomato-Coconut Bisque with Lime & Cilantro
-Garden Tomato Gazpacho with Cilantro Crème Fraiche

Entrees
-Southwest Grilled Salmon 19.  cucumber-avocado salsa, cilantro crème fraiche, creamy grits, sautéed veggies
-Mustard brined Berkshire Pork Chop 21. blue berry-blackberry compote, brown sugar grilled peaches, roasted new potatoes, sautéed veggies
–Pepper Seared Yellowfin Tuna 24. brie-mozzarella pimento cheese,  dill aioli,  roasted garlic mashed  potatoes, sautéed veggies
-Char-Grilled Angus Ribeye 26. lemon-basil hollandaise, balsamic marinated tomatoes, roasted garlic mashed potatoes , sautéed veggies
-Citrus-Panko Crusted Tilapia 20. honey-thyme beurre blanc, low country shrimp relish,
creamy grits, sautéed veggies

Mr. Friendly’s Friday LUNCH Specials

-¼ lb Char-Grilled All Beef Hot Dog OR  ¼ lb Spicy Italian Sausage 7.
with pickle relish, chopped onion, tomato & pickle spear   OR   ground tenderloin-ribeye chili & cheddar cheese, served with chips and creole slaw
-Bourbon BBQ Shrimp over Creamy Grits 11.  applewood bacon-cheddar mornay, green tomato relish
–Blackened Tilapia & Fried Crawfish over a Big Salad 11.  creole ranch dressing, shaved onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, croutons
-Buttermilk Fried Cubed Steak 10.  caramelized onion-horseradish demi glace, creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw
-Low Country Seafood Cakes 10. green onion-dijon hollandaise, creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw

Soups of Today
Blue Cheese-Potato Chowder with Bacon & Basil
Chilled Tomato-Coconut Bisque with Basil
Garden Tomato Gazpacho with cilantro crème fraiche

Mr. Friendly’s Friday DINNER Specials

Appetizers
Pulled Pork Quesadilla mustard-vinegar pulled  pork, grilled onions & peppers,
pepper jack cheese, tomato salsa, cilantro crème fraiche   9.
Low Country Seafood Cakes 9.
saffron-chive aioli, pickled asparagus-crab relish

Soups
Blue Cheese-Potato Chowder with Bacon & Basil
Chilled Tomato-Coconut Bisque with Basil
Garden Tomato Gazpacho with Cilantro Crème Fraiche

Entrees
Southwest Grilled Salmon cucumber-avocado salsa, cilantro crème fraiche,
creamy grits, sautéed veggies   19.
Mustard brined Berkshire Pork Chop blue berry-blackberry compote, brown sugar grilled peaches,
roasted new potatoes, sautéed veggies   21.
Pepper Seared Yellowfin Tuna brie-mozzarella pimento cheese,  dill aioli,
roasted garlic mashed  potatoes, sautéed veggies  24.
Char-Grilled Angus Ribeye lemon-basil hollandaise, balsamic marinated tomatoes,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes , sautéed veggies   26.
Citrus-Panko Crusted Tilapia honey-thyme beurre blanc, low country shrimp relish,
creamy grits, sautéed veggies   20.

This Week’s $20 Red Wines
Winesmith Cabernet Franc, 2005 California    was $36  TONIGHT $20!
a unique California bottling with long notes of chewy blackberry, exotic flowers, herbs, rich plum & mocha
337 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 California, Lodi    was $30  TONIGHT $20!
dark, rich  notes of black cherry, cocoa, blackberry and chambord finish with hints of clove, cedar & anise
St. Francis “RED”, 2005 Sonoma  was $32  TONIGHT $20!
this blend of merlot, cabernet & syrah offers smooth, polished notes of black cherry, candied plum, roasted hazelnut & currants
Montpellier Pinot Noir, 2008 California    was $26  TONIGHT $20!
a smooth, elegant pinot with ripe, lightly-spiced notes of crushed cherry, wild raspberry, vanilla & strawberry

This Week’s $20 White Wines
Opala Vinho Verde, 2008 Portugal    was $26  TONIGHT $20!
a summertime classic! long, ripe, ultra-refreshing notes of ripe apple, melon, citrus and grapefruit!
Leasingham “Bin 7” Riesling, 2007 Australia    was $26  TONIGHT $20!
a beautifully light, dry riesling with fleshy citrus fruit and spicy aromas of apricot, peach & lime
Brancott Chardonnay, 2006 New Zealand    was $30  TONIGHT $20!
this un-oaked new zealand chard shows ripe notes of juicy tropical fruit, spiced honey & apple
Mont Gras Sauvignon Blanc, 2006 Chile, Reserva     was $30  TONIGHT $20!
clean, refreshing notes of bright, tangy citrus, peach, apricot and green apple

OUR FEATURED BIG RED Vinalcasta Tempranillo Crianza, 2000 Spain, Toro    $8 glass  / $32 bottle
aged for over two years in oak barrels, and then bottle-aged for three years before being released, this is a voluptuous, inky, rich Tempranillo. it lingers on the palate with long notes of black cherry, spiced plum, olive, stewed meats, fig and black licorice.
there are very few 2000 vintage Spanish reds that are this good AND this price-friendly! drink it up while you can!

Also don’t forget we’re now pouring the 2003 Schug Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County by the glass! we just snagged this re-release of this back-vintage bottling and it’s showing silky smooth notes of exotic wild berries, clove, coffee, mocha & licorice to name just a few delicious aromas! You can enjoy it by the glass for $11 or by the bottle for $44!

IT’S HOT DOG WEEK HERE AT MR. FRIENDLY’S DURING LUNCH!-in honor of the fourth of july holiday we’re be cooking up good ole’ fashioned dogs done-up Friendly style! Monday & Tuesdays we’ll feature both a 1/4 pound All Beef Frank and a 1/4 pound Spicy Italian Sausage done “Chicago Style”…tomato, pickle spear, mustard, relish, onion & celery salt!

–Also don’t forget that we’re now offering Mr. Friendly’s Happy Hour every Monday-Thursday from 5-6:30!– Included in this deal are half-off Featured Cocktail Specials like our Rosemary Salty Dog, the Peach-Mint Sweet Tea Cocktail and many more! We also feature $2 off all glasses of wine and $1 off all other cocktails and beers! Come hang with Justin and Julia while you drink for less!

MR. FRIENDLYS WILL BE CLOSED FROM SATURDAY JULY 4TH through WEDNESDAY JULY 8TH for summer vacation.

Appetizers
Sesame-Soy Tuna Cake 11.
arugula-blackberry salad, toasted almonds, cucumber guacamole,
roasted garlic-lime chimichurri

Low Country Seafood Cakes 9.
applewood bacon-caper tartar sauce, fried asparagus

Soups
Low Country Vegetable Stew with Jalapeno-Cheddar Cornbread
Chilled Asparagus-Potato Bisque with Fresh Dill
Garden Tomato Gazpacho with Cilantro Crème Fraiche

Entrees
Fresh Herb-Cracked Pepper Seared Sockeye Salmon 24.
char-grilled eggplant, blue crab sautéed arugula,
roasted tomato-garlic oil, avocado salsa, sliced summer tomatoes

Pan Seared Duck Breast 21.
pickled vegetable relish, chipotle aioli,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies

Char-Grilled Angus Ribeye 26.
caramelized onion demi glace, wild mushroom-arugula-corn sauté,
tomato-feta couscous, balsamic glaze

Curry Rubbed Yellowfin Tuna 24.
tomato-coconut broth, pineapple-cilantro salsa,
five-spice roasted potatoes, tempura fried asparagus

Mr. Friendly’s Famous Meatloaf 18.
ground beef tenderloin & angus ribeye,
blue cheese bbq sauce, crispy fried onion rings,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies

Low Country Seafood Cakes 9.50
applewood bacon tartar sauce,
creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw
Cinnamon-Cayenne Grilled Pork Chop 10.
granny smith apple relish, balsamic-fig reduction,
creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw
Caribbean Jerk Grilled Shrimp over a Big  Salad 11.
mixed greens, pineapple salsa, ginger-soy vinaigrette,
shaved onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, toasted almonds
Dijon-Herb Grilled Chicken Breast 9.
fried asparagus, roasted red pepper-goat cheese mornay,
creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw
Country Fried Cubed Steak 9.
mushroom-horseradish pan gravy,
creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw

Soups of Today
Caramelized Onion & Mushroom with Parmesan Crouton
Chilled Asparagus Bisque with Fresh Dill
Garden Tomato Gazpacho with Cilantro Crème Fraiche

Friday’s lunch specials, weekend Dinner Specials, Wines for you to enjoy, Upcoming Events

Friday’s LUNCH Specials

Low Country Seafood Cakes 9.50
applewood bacon tartar sauce,creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw

Blackened Pork Chop 10.
french quarter pimento cheese, black eyed pea-corn salsa, smoky bbq sauce,
creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw

Chile Seared Sea Scallops over a Big  Salad 12.
mixed greens, pineapple-mango salsa, ginger-soy vinaigrette,
shaved onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, toasted almonds

Today’s Burger Special 8.
char-grilled, friendly’s steak sauce, blue cheese caramelized onions,
lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, chips, pickle

Creamy Chicken Salad Wrap 8.
granny smith apples, toasted pecans, caramelized vidalia onions, side salad with  your choice of dressing

Soups of Today
Caramelized Onion & Mushroom with Parmesan Crouton
Low Country Chicken & Vegetable Stew with Green Onions
Garden Tomato Gazpacho with Cilantro Crème Fraiche

$4 wines by the glass –LUNCH ONLY

J Lohr Chardonnay, 07 California       Conundrum, 07 California        Foxbrooks Chardonnay, 07 Cali       Leasingham  Riesling, 07 Australia       Willow Crest Pinot Gris, 07 Washington      Cline Syrah, 07 California
Angeline Pinot Noir, 08 Cali      Havens Merlot, 05 Cali       Don Miguel Gascon Malbec, 08 Argentina

$15 wines by the bottle
Leasingham Riesling, 07 Australia       Xplorador Chardonnay, 08 Chile        Richter Riesling, 07 Germany      Brancott Chardonnay, 06 New Zealand      Mont Gras Sauvignon Blanc, 06 Chile    Willow Crest Pinot Gris, 07 Washington           Man Vintners Cabernet, 06 South Africa                Contempo Merlot, 07 Cali
Queen of Hearts Pinot Noir, 06 Cali       Pietra Santa Cabernet, 03 Cali

LUNCH DRINK SPECIALS
Passionfruit Sangria $4       Peach Iced Tea  $2.50      Fat Tire New Belgian Ale , 22 oz.  $8
“Mothership Wit” Organic Wheat, 22 oz. $8

THIS WEEKEND’S DINNER SPECIALS

Summer Tomato Bruschetta 9.
grilled ciabatta, buffalo mozzarella, roasted garlic oil

Citrus-Dill Grilled SC Wahoo 22.
cucumber guacamole,  chipotle aioli, creamy grits, black eye pea-corn succotash

Pan Seared Tilefish 21.
marinated summer tomatoes & feta, balsamic glaze, fresh basil,creamy grits, sautéed veggies

Char-Grilled Angus Ribeye 26.
cilantro grilled peaches, lime chimichurri, oven roasted potatoes,sautéed spinach

Five-Spice Rubbed Yellowfin Tuna 24.
blueberry-mint salsa, pineapple beurre blanc,sticky rice, sautéed veggies

Pale Ale Brined Bone-In Veal Strip Steak 23.
roasted red pepper-summer corn relish, wild mushroom demi glace,roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus

What you should be drinking this Weekend!
Schug 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County…how about a great Cabernet that’s bottle-aged and drinking like a good Cali Cab should! we just snagged this re-release of this back-vintage bottling and it’s showing silky-smooth notes of exotic wild berries, clove, coffee, mocha & licorice to name just a few delicious aromas! You can enjoy it by the glass for $11 or by the bottle for $44!

Winesmith Cabernet Franc, 2005 California…a unique California bottling with long notes of chewy blackberry, exotic flowers, herbs, rich plum & mocha  $36 a bottle

Placido Pinot Noir, 2007 Italy…a smooth, elegant pinot with aromas of black cherry, spiced-strawberry, cocoa, cinnamon & white pepper $32 a bottle

Leasingham “Bin 7” Riesling, 2007 Australia...the great deal on this perfect hot-weather wine continues! this one is long, ripe and dry with fleshy citrus fruit and spicy aromas of apricot, peach & lime. and it’s only $26 a bottle!

Willow Crest Pinot Gris, 2007 Washington...another great summer-choice, this new Washington state winery offers a smooth, clean pinot gris with notes of apple, pear & honeydew. also only $26 a bottle!
Mont Gras Sauvignon Blanc, 2006 Chile, Reserva…clean, refreshing notes of bright, tangy citrus, peach, apricot and green apple. a Wine Spectator “Best Buy” and it’s certainly that at only $28 a bottle!

What else is happening soon at Mr. Friendly’s?
-Next Wednesday June 24th…join us for a new Wednesday “Event” that we’ll offer throughout the Summer of 09 EVERY Wednesday night from 5:30-7:00!
Introducing our White Wine Flight Paired Two-Course! Here’s how it works…each week we’ll feature a different flight of Three White Wines that are perfect for the summer and pair them with a two-course meal for an all-inclusive price. we’ll kick it off with Mr. Tony McNeill of Southern Wine & Spirits as he’ll be pouring three amazing Sauvignon Blancs from Brancott Vineyards of New Zealand!
Brancott recently DOMINATED the Wine Spectator rankings of New Zealand wines and we’ll be sampling three different bottles of their Sauv Blanc! From their standard 08 bottling, to their reserve offering, to a single-vineyard selection, we’re talking three highly-rated Sauv Blancs AND a two-course dinner for only $25 a person!
As for the two-course dinner, you’ll start with a Citrus-Cilantro Ceviche of Bay Scallops & NC Shrimp with mandarin oranges, wonton chips & sriracha aioli. And for your main course, we’ll be offering your choice of Ginger-Soy Seared Salmon or a “TBA Fish” (we’ll see what our fish guy has that morning) with pineapple beurre blanc, herbed crab salad, creamy grits and sauteed veggies.
No reservations, just show up BEFORE 7:00 to enjoy this fantastic deal!
Wine Flight is available separately for $8.

-Thursday Night, June 25th is our next Doggie Dinner on our Patio with Three Dog Bakery!
However, this event is completely sold out! You may call Three Dog Bakery to get your name on the waiting list at 312-9988.

–Also don’t forget that we’re now offering Mr. Friendly’s Happy Hour every Monday-Thursday from 5-6:30! Included in this deal are half-off Featured Cocktail Specials, $2 off all glasses of wine and $1 off all cocktails and beers! Come hang with Justin and Julia while you drink for less!

Low Country Seafood Cakes 9.

applewood bacon tartar sauce,

creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw

Blackened Pork Chop 9.50

french quarter pimento cheese, corn-black eyed pea salsa, bbq sauce,

creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw

Chile Seared Sea Scallops over a Big Salad 11.50

mixed greens, pineapple-mango salsa, ginger-soy vinaigrette,

shaved onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, toasted almonds

Burger Special 8.

char-grilled, friendly’s steak sauce, blue cheese caramelized onions,

lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, chips and a pickel

Creamy Chicken Salad Wrap 7.

granny smith apples, toasted pecans, caramelized vidalia onions,

served with side salad and your choice of dressing

Soups of Today

Caramelized Onion & Mushroom with Parmesan Crouton

Low Country Chicken & Vegetable Stew with Green Onions

Garden Tomato Gazpacho with Cilantro Crème Fraiche

Appetizers
Mediterranean Vegetable Raviolis 10.
mushroom-Tasso ham alfredo sauce, buffalo mozzarella, fried asparagus

Pepper Seared Sea Scallops 13.
mango-pineapple salsa, lime chimichurri

Soups
Caramelized Onion & Mushroom with Parmesan Crostini
Low Country Chicken & Vegetable Stew
Garden Tomato Gazpacho with Cilantro Crème Fraiche

Entrees
Citrus-Dill Grilled Wahoo 24.
cucumber-radish salsa, chipotle aioli,
creamy grits, creole slaw

Pan Seared Tilefish 23.
marinated summer tomatoes & feta, balsamic glaze, fresh basil,
creamy grits, sautéed veggies

Char-Grilled Angus Ribeye 26.
buffalo mozzarella, wild mushroom demi glace,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed arugula

Five-Spice Rubbed Yellowfin Tuna 24.
blueberry-mint salsa, pineapple beurre blanc,
sticky rice, sautéed veggies

Mr. Friendly’s Famous Meatloaf 18.
ground beef tenderloin & ribeye,
blue cheese bbq sauce, crispy fried onion rings,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies

Mr. Friendly’s Thursday Specials

Black Pepper Seared Duck Breast 12.

red pepper-goat cheese mornay, buttermilk fried asparagus,

creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw

Blackened Pork Chop 9.50

french quarter pimento cheese, roasted corn-black eyed pea salsa,

creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw

Chile Seared Sea Scallops over a Big Salad 11.

mixed greens, mango-melon salsa, ginger-soy vinaigrette,

shaved onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, toasted almonds

Blackened Shrimp Alfredo 11.

tasso ham alfredo sauce, braised mushrooms, parmesan, penne pasta,

served with a side salad and your choice of dressing

Creamy Chicken Salad Wrap 7.

granny smith apples, toasted pecans, caramelized vidalia onions,

served with side salad and your choice of dressing

Soups of Today

Caramelized Onion & Mushroom with Parmesan Crouton

Low Country Chicken & Vegetable Stew with Green Onions

Garden Tomato Gazpacho with Cilantro Crème Fraiche