Mr. Friendly's

New Southern Cafe


This Week’s Lunch Specials 9.29.25 – 10.3.25

Today’s Lunch Specials

Cornmeal Fried Lemon Sole
“comeback” remoulade, lemon-basil gremolata,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 18
“Almost Fall” Big Salad
apples, candied pecans, strawberries, blue cheese crumbles, shaved onions,
mixed greens, apple cider-honey vinaigrette 12
add Mustard Thyme Grilled Chicken or Bronzed Shrimp +8
 BBQ Pork Quesadilla
pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions, tomatillo sauce,
cilantro sour cream, side salad with your choice of dressing 17

Soups
Mediterranean Vegetable   manchego, basil pesto
Coconut-Curry Carrot Bisque   crispy wontons, cilantro

Lunch Wine Specials
$8 glass $28 bottle
Pink    Montgravet Rose
White   Fontmars Picpoul    Sydney Ann Pinot Grigio
Red   Sean Minor Pinot Noir    Reunion Malbec    Lomas de Marques Rioja Tempranillo

Quick Cocktails
Classic Mimosa  8     Pineapple Mimosa  8
Southern Peach Bellini  8     Bloody Mary  9

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 4
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9
Ask your server about our Seasonal Mocktail!

 

This Week’s Lunch Specials 9.22 – 9.26.25

Today’s Lunch Specials

Low Country Seafood Cakes
cucumber-caper remoulade, creamy stone-ground grits,
your choice of succotash or creole slaw 18
“Almost Fall” Big Salad
apples, candied pecans, strawberries, blue cheese crumbles, shaved onions,
mixed greens, apple cider-honey vinaigrette 12
add Mustard Thyme Grilled Chicken or Bronzed Shrimp +8
SC BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
creole slaw, house pickles, lettuce, tomato,
shaved onion, toasted hoagie bun, chips 17
Today’s Burger Special “Afternoon Nap”
half-pound, house-ground burger, SC pulled pork BBQ, pepperjack, bacon,
brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, chips, pickle 17

Soups
Low Country Chicken Stew   white rice
Carrot-Coconut Curry Bisque   cilantro

Lunch Wine Specials
$8 glass $28 bottle
Pink   Santalba Rioja Rose
White   Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc     Fontmars Picpoul     Sydney Ann Pinot Grigio
Red   Sean Minor Pinot Noir     Reunion Malbec     Lomas de Marques Rioja Tempranillo

Quick Cocktails
Classic Mimosa  8     Pineapple Mimosa  8
Southern Peach Bellini  8     Bloody Mary  9

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 4
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9
Ask your server about our Seasonal Mocktail!

 

This Week’s Lunch Specials 9.15 – 9.19.2025

Today’s Lunch Specials

Buttermilk Fried Rockfish
lump crab-green tomato remoulade, creamy stone-ground grits,
your choice of succotash, creole slaw or country ham stewed Bradford collards 18
SC BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
creole slaw, house pickles, lettuce, tomato,
shaved onion, toasted hoagie bun, chips 17
“Almost Fall” Big Salad
Asian pears, apples, candied pecans, dried cranberries, blue cheese crumbles,
shaved onions, mixed greens, apple cider-honey vinaigrette 12
add Mustard Thyme Grilled Chicken or Bronzed Shrimp +8
Today’s Burger Special “Afternoon Nap”
half-pound, house-ground burger, SC pulled pork BBQ, pepperjack, bacon,
brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, chips, pickle 17

Soups
Broccoli Cheddar   croutons, cheddar
Beef Short Rib & Black Bean Chili   cheddar, green onions

Lunch Wine Specials
$8 glass $28 bottle
Pink   Santalba Rioja Rose
White   Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc      Sydney Ann Pinot Grigio
Red   Archetype Pinot Noir     Reunion Malbec     Lomas de Marques Rioja Tempranillo

Quick Cocktails
Classic Mimosa  8     Pineapple Mimosa  8
Southern Peach Bellini  8     Bloody Mary  9

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 4
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9
Ask your server about our Seasonal Mocktail!

 


 

This Week’s Lunch Specials 9.8 – 9.12.25

Today’s Lunch Specials

Bronzed Red Trout
cucumber-caper remoulade, lemon pepper shrimp relish,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or slaw  18
“Almost Fall” Big Salad
Asian pears, apples, candied pecans, dried cranberries, blue cheese crumbles,
shaved onions, mixed greens, apple cider-honey vinaigrette  12
add Mustard Thyme Grilled Chicken or Bronzed Shrimp +8
SC BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
creole slaw, house pickles, lettuce, tomato,
shaved onion, toasted hoagie bun, chips  17

Soups
Southwest Corn Bisque   cotija cheese, cilantro
Mediterranean Chicken & Vegetable   orzo, feta

Lunch Wine Specials
$8 glass $28 bottle
Pink   Mont Gravet Rose
White   Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc      Sydney Ann Pinot Grigio
Red   Archetype Pinot Noir     Reunion Malbec     Lomas de Marques Rioja Tempranillo

Quick Cocktails
Classic Mimosa  8     Pineapple Mimosa  8
Southern Peach Bellini  8     Bloody Mary  9

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 4
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9
Ask your server about our Seasonal Mocktail!

This Week’s Lunch Specials 9.2 – 9.5.25

Today’s Lunch Specials

Cornmeal Dusted NC Red Trout
cucumber-caper remoulade,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or slaw 18
Almost Fall Salad
Asian pears, apples, candied pecans, dried cranberries, blue cheese crumbles,
shaved onions, mixed greens, apple cider-honey vinaigrette 12
Add your choice of Southwest Grilled Chicken or Shrimp +8
This Week’s Burger Special
pepper jack cheese, smoked chile-tomato salsa,
cilantro-lime ranch dressing, lettuce, tomato, pickles, chips 17

Soups
Wild Mushroom Bisque   herb goat cheese
Southwest Chicken & Black Bean   pepper jack cheese

Lunch Wine Specials
$8 glass   $28 bottle
Pink  Mont Gravet Rose
White  Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc    Stella Pinot Grigio
Red  Archetype Pinot Noir    Reunion Malbec    Lomas de Marques Rioja Tempranillo

Quick Cocktails
Classic Mimosa  8     Pineapple Mimosa  8
Southern Peach Bellini  8     Bloody Mary  9

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 4
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9
Ask your server about our Seasonal Mocktail!

This Week’s Lunch Specials 08.25.25-08.29.25

Today’s Lunch Specials

Buttermilk Fried NC Red Trout
lump crab-green tomato remoulade,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or slaw 18
Friendly’s Southwest Salad
sweet corn, black beans, cotija cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers,
shaved onions, crispy tortillas, mixed greens, tomato-cilantro vinaigrette 12
Add your choice of Southwest Grilled Chicken or Shrimp +8
This Week’s Burger Special
“Friendly Mac”
cheddar cheese, house made 1000 island, pickled onions,
chopped lettuce, tomato, pickles, chips 17

Soups
Low Country Seafood Chowder  chives
Garden Fresh Gazpacho   cilantro sour cream

Lunch Wine Specials
$8 glass $28 bottle
Pink   Mont Gravet Rose
White   Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc     Stella Pinot Grigio
Red   Archetype Pinot Noir     Reunion Malbec     Broadbent Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Cocktails
Classic Mimosa  8     Pineapple Mimosa  8
Southern Peach Bellini  8     Bloody Mary  9

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 4
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9
Ask your server about our Seasonal Mocktail!

This Week’s Lunch Specials 8.18 – 8.22.2025

Today’s Lunch Specials

Cornmeal Dusted Rockfish
cucumber-caper remoulade, green tomato chow chow,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or slaw 18
Sesame-Teriyaki Grilled Chicken or Shrimp Big Salad
local honeydew melon, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds,
grape tomatoes, pickled onion, cucumber, mixed greens, sweet Thai chile vinaigrette 18
Buffalo Fried Chicken Sandwich
blue cheese slaw, lettuce, tomato, shaved onions,
toasted hoagie bun, pickle spear, chips 17

Soups
Mexican Street Corn   cotija cheese, cilantro
Garden Fresh Gazpacho   cilantro sour cream

Lunch Wine Specials
$8 glass $28 bottle
Pink   Mont Gravet Rose
White   Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc     Sydney Ann Pinot Grigio
Red   Archetype Pinot Noir     Reunion Malbec     Broadbent Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Cocktails
Classic Mimosa  8     Pineapple Mimosa  8
Southern Peach Bellini  8     Bloody Mary  9

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 4
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9
Ask your server about our Seasonal Mocktail!

This Week’s Lunch Specials 08.11.25-08.15.25

Today’s Lunch Specials

Buttermilk Fried Red Trout
cucumber-caper remoulade, green tomato chow chow,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or slaw 18
Sesame-Teriyaki Grilled Chicken or Shrimp Big Salad
local honeydew melon, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds,
grape tomatoes, pickled onion, cucumber, mixed greens, sweet Thai chile vinaigrette 18
This Week’s Burger Special
smoked gouda, applewood bacon, bourbon bbq sauce,
lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, chips 16.5

Soups
Low Country Chicken & Veggie   white rice, green onions
Garden Fresh Gazpacho   cilantro sour cream

Lunch Wine Specials
$8 glass $28 bottle
Pink   Mont Gravet Rose
White   Broadbent Vinho Verde     Tiamo Pinot Grigio
Red   Archetype Pinot Noir     Reunion Malbec     Broadbent Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Cocktails
Classic Mimosa  8     Pineapple Mimosa  8
Southern Peach Bellini  8     Bloody Mary  9

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 4
Ask your server about our Seasonal Mocktail!

This Week’s Lunch Specials 8.4 – 8.8.2025

Today’s Lunch Specials

Buttermilk Fried Red Trout
green tomato-dill remoulade,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or slaw 18
Friendly’s Greek Salad
feta, banana peppers, kalamata olives, cucumber, grape tomatoes, pickled onion,
mixed greens, feta-olive vinaigrette 12
add choice of mediterranean grilled salmon, chicken or shrimp 9/8/7
Basil Pesto Turkey Melt
mozzarella cheese, SC tomatoes, pesto mayo,
lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, chips 15

Soups
Southwest Summer Corn Bisque  cilantro, smoked chili oil
Garden Fresh Gazpacho   cilantro sour cream

Lunch Wine Specials
$8 glass $28 bottle
Pink   Mont Gravet Rose
White   Broadbent Vinho Verde     Tiamo Pinot Grigio
Red   Archetype Pinot Noir     Reunion Malbec     Broadbent Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Cocktails
Classic Mimosa  8     Pineapple Mimosa  8
Southern Peach Bellini  8     Bloody Mary  9

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 4
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9
Ask your server about our Seasonal Mocktail!

This Week’s Lunch Specials 7.28 – 8.1.2025

Today’s Lunch Specials

Cornmeal Dusted Florida White Bass
green tomato-dill remoulade,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or slaw 18
Friendly’s Chef Salad
smoked turkey, applewood bacon, hard-boiled egg, cheddar, cucumber,
grape tomato, pickled onion, mixed greens, housemade croutons, creole ranch dressing 17
Caprese Burger
torched mozzarella, Derrick’s heirloom tomatoes, pesto mayo,
lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, chips 16.5

Soups
Low Country Seafood Chowder  chives
Creamy Mushroom Bisque   herb goat cheese
Garden Fresh Gazpacho   cilantro sour cream

Lunch Wine Specials
$8 glass $28 bottle
Pink   Mont Gravet Rose
White   Broadbent Vinho Verde     Terras Gauda Albariño
Red   Archetype Pinot Noir     Reunion Malbec     Broadbent Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Cocktails
Classic Mimosa  8     Pineapple Mimosa  8
Southern Peach Bellini  8     Bloody Mary  9

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 4
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9
Ask your server about our Seasonal Mocktail!