Mr. Friendly's

New Southern Cafe


This Week’s Lunch Specials 07.27.26-07.31.26

Today’s Lunch Specials

Cornmeal Fried Rockfish
Old Bay–lemon aioli, green tomato chow chow
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 19
Summer Bounty Salad
Derrick’s heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber,
carrots, grape tomatoes, shaved vidalias, parmesan,
chopped romaine, housemade croutons, red wine-dijon vinaigrette 14
ADD Lemon Pepper Grilled Shrimp +9
ADD Mustard-Thyme Grilled Chicken +7
Today’s Burger Special
half-pound house-ground burger, cheddar,
candied applewood bacon, Worcestershire grilled vidalias,
lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, chips, pickle spear 17.5

Soups
Curried Chicken & Vegetable  cilantro, jasmine rice
Garden Fresh Gazpacho
   cilantro sour cream

Lunch Wine Specials
$9 glass   $29 bottle
Bubbles Casarleva Prosecco    Rose Cote Midi
White Tavo Pinot Grigio    Giao Vinho Verde
Red Chasing Lions Pinot Noir     Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel     Markham Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Lunch Cocktails & Cheap Beer
Classic Mimosa 8     Pineapple Mimosa 8
Southern Peach Bellini 8     Bloody Mary 9
Jever Pilsner 4         Edmunds Oast Leather Jacket Porter 5
Steel Hands Coffee Lager 4    Ommegang “Hennepin” Saison  5

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 5
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9

This Week’s Lunch Specials 07.20.26-07.24.26

Today’s Lunch Specials

Buttermilk Fried Red Trout
Old Bay–lemon aioli, green tomato chow chow
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 19
Summer Bounty Salad
Derrick’s heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber,
carrots, grape tomatoes, shaved vidalias, parmesan,
chopped romaine, housemade croutons, red wine-dijon vinaigrette 14
ADD Lemon Pepper Grilled Shrimp +9
ADD Mustard-Thyme Grilled Chicken +7
Today’s Burger Special
half-pound house-ground burger, cheddar,
candied applewood bacon, Worcestershire grilled vidalias,
lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, chips, pickle spear 17.5

Soups
Tomato Spinach Florentine   orzo, parmesan gremolata
Garden Fresh Gazpacho   cilantro sour cream

Lunch Wine Specials
$9 glass   $29 bottle
Bubbles Casarleva Prosecco    Rose Mirabeau
White Tavo Pinot Grigio    Giao Vinho Verde
Red Chasing Lions Pinot Noir     Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel     Markham Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Lunch Cocktails & Cheap Beer
Classic Mimosa 8     Pineapple Mimosa 8
Southern Peach Bellini 8     Bloody Mary 9
Jever Pilsner 4         Edmunds Oast Leather Jacket Porter 5
Steel Hands Coffee Lager 4    Ommegang “Hennepin” Saison  5

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 5
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9


 

This Week’s Lunch Specials 7.13 – 7.17.2026

Today’s Lunch Specials

Cornmeal Fried NC Rainbow Trout 
Old Bay–lemon aioli, green tomato chow chow
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw 22
Summer Bounty Salad
Derrick’s heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, carrots, grape tomatoes,
shaved vidalias, parmesan, chopped romaine, housemade croutons, red wine-dijon vinaigrette 14
ADD Lemon Pepper Grilled Shrimp +9
ADD Mustard-Thyme Grilled Chicken +7
Today’s Burger Special
half-pound house-ground burger, cheddar,
candied applewood bacon, Worcestershire grilled vidalias,
lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, chips, pickle spear 17.5

Soups
Southwest Summer Corn Bisque   pepper jack, crispy jalapeno
Garden Fresh Gazpacho   cilantro sour cream

Lunch Wine Specials
$9 glass   $29 bottle
Bubbles Casarleva Prosecco    Rose Mirabeau
White Tavo Pinot Grigio    Giao Vinho Verde
Red Chasing Lions Pinot Noir     Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel     Markham Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Lunch Cocktails & Cheap Beer
Classic Mimosa 8     Pineapple Mimosa 8
Southern Peach Bellini 8     Bloody Mary 9
Jever Pilsner 4         Edmunds Oast Leather Jacket Porter 5
Steel Hands Coffee Lager 4    Ommegang “Hennepin” Saison  5

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 5
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9

This Week’s Lunch Specials 07.07.26-07.10.26

Today’s Lunch Specials

Buttermilk Fried Red Trout
lemon pepper shrimp chow chow, fresh herb tartar sauce,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw   21

Friendly’s Chef Salad
turkey, bacon, cheddar, pepper jack, egg, cucumber, tomato, croutons, mixed greens, romaine, caper-dill 1000 Island dressing   18

Today’s Burger Special
half-pound house-ground burger, applewood bacon pimento cheese, fried green tomato, smoky bbq sauce, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, chips, pickle spear   17.5

Soups
Coconut-Curry Chicken & Vegetable  white rice, cilantro
Garden Fresh Gazpacho   cilantro sour cream

Lunch Wine Specials
$9 glass   $29 bottle
Bubbles Casarleva Prosecco    Rose Moulin de Gassac
White Tavo Pinot Grigio    Ponga Sauvignon Blanc
Red Chasing Lions Pinot Noir     Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel     Markham Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Lunch Cocktails & Cheap Beer
Classic Mimosa 8     Pineapple Mimosa 8
Southern Peach Bellini 8     Bloody Mary 9
Jever Pilsner 4         Edmunds Oast Leather Jacket Porter 5
Steel Hands Coffee Lager 4    Ommegang “Hennepin” Saison  5

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 5
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9

This Week’s Lunch Specials 06.29.26-06.30.26 (Closed 07.01.26-07.06.26)

 

Today’s Lunch Specials

Buttermilk Fried Red Drum
malt vinegar-chive aioli, pickled shrimp chow chow,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw   18
Friendly’s Chef Salad
turkey, bacon, cheddar, pepper jack, egg, cucumber,
tomato, croutons, mixed greens, romaine,
caper-dill 1000 island dressing   18
“Caprese” Chicken Sandwich
char-grilled chicken breast, sc heirloom tomatoes,
arugula “salad”, torched mozzarella cheese,
pesto mayo, lettuce, vidalias, chips, pickle spear   17

Soups
Lemon Pepper-Thyme Seafood Chowder chives
Garden Fresh Gazpacho
   cilantro sour cream

Lunch Wine Specials
$9 glass   $29 bottle
Bubbles Casarleva Prosecco    Rose Moulin de Gassac
White Tavo Pinot Grigio    Ponga Sauvignon Blanc
Red Chasing Lions Pinot Noir     Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel     Markham Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Lunch Cocktails & Cheap Beer
Classic Mimosa 8     Pineapple Mimosa 8
Southern Peach Bellini 8     Bloody Mary 9
Edmunds Oast Leather Jacket Porter 5
Steel Hands Coffee Lager 4    Ommegang “Hennepin” Saison  5

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 5
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9

**We will be closed for our annual summer break from 7/1 – 7/6. Enjoy your Independence day festivities and we will see you back on Tuesday, July 7th!** 

This Week’s Lunch Specials 06.22.26-06.26.26

Today’s Lunch Specials

Buttermilk Fried NC Rainbow Trout
malt vinegar-chive aioli, pickled shrimp chow chow,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw   18
Friendly’s Chef Salad
turkey, bacon, cheddar, pepper jack, egg, cucumber,
tomato, croutons, mixed greens, romaine,
caper-dill 1000 island dressing   18
“Caprese” Chicken Sandwich
char-grilled chicken breast, sc heirloom tomatoes,
arugula “salad”, torched mozzarella cheese,
pesto mayo, lettuce, vidalias, chips, pickle spear   17

Soups
Lemon Pepper-Thyme Seafood Chowder chives
Garden Fresh Gazpacho
   cilantro sour cream

Lunch Wine Specials
$9 glass   $29 bottle
Bubbles Casarleva Prosecco    Rose Moulin de Gassac
White Tavo Pinot Grigio    Ponga Sauvignon Blanc
Red Chasing Lions Pinot Noir     Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel     Markham Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Lunch Cocktails & Cheap Beer
Classic Mimosa 8     Pineapple Mimosa 8
Southern Peach Bellini 8     Bloody Mary 9
Edmunds Oast Leather Jacket Porter 5
Steel Hands Coffee Lager 4    Ommegang “Hennepin” Saison  5

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 5
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9

This Week’s Lunch Specials 06.15.26-06.19.26

Today’s Lunch Specials

Buttermilk Fried NC Rainbow Trout
malt vinegar-chive aioli, pickled shrimp chow chow,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw   19.5
Sesame-Soy Seared RARE Yellowfin Tuna
mandarin oranges, crispy wontons,
sweet Thai chile cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots,
shaved onions, chopped romaine, sesame-ginger vinaigrette   19
Today’s Burger Special
half-pound house-ground burger, smoked gouda, applewood bacon,
Worcestershire grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, chips, pickle spear   16

Soups
Mediterranean Lemon Chicken & Orzo   citrus gremolata
Garden Fresh Gazpacho   cilantro sour cream

Lunch Wine Specials
$9 glass   $29 bottle
Bubbles Casarleva Prosecco    Rose Moulin de Gassac
White Tavo Pinot Grigio    Ponga Sauvignon Blanc
Red Chasing Lions Pinot Noir     Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel     Markham Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Lunch Cocktails & Cheap Beer
Classic Mimosa 8     Pineapple Mimosa 8
Southern Peach Bellini 8     Bloody Mary 9
Jever Pilsner 4         Edmunds Oast Leather Jacket Porter 5
Steel Hands Coffee Lager 4    Ommegang “Hennepin” Saison  5

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 5
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9

This Week’s Lunch Specials 06.08.26-06.12.26

Today’s Lunch Specials

Buttermilk Fried Red Drum
malt vinegar-chive aioli, pickled shrimp chow chow,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw   19.5
Sesame-Soy Seared RARE Yellowfin Tuna
mandarin oranges, crispy wontons,
sweet Thai chile cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots,
shaved onions, chopped romaine, sesame-ginger vinaigrette   19
Today’s Burger Special
half-pound house-ground burger, smoked gouda, applewood bacon,
Worcestershire grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, chips, pickle spear   16

Soups

“Down South” Chicken Stew blackeyed peas, collards, andouille, rice, cornbread crumble
Garden Fresh Gazpacho cilantro sour cream

Lunch Wine Specials
$9 glass   $29 bottle
Bubbles Canal Grando Prosecco
Rose Mirabeau
White Tavo Pinot Grigio    Ponga Sauvignon Blanc
Red Chasing Lions Pinot Noir    Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel    Markham Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Lunch Cocktails & Cheap Beer
Classic Mimosa 8     Pineapple Mimosa 8
Southern Peach Bellini 8     Bloody Mary 9
Jever Pilsner 4         Edmunds Oast Leather Jacket Porter 5
Steel Hands Coffee Lager 4    Ommegang “Hennepin” Saison  5

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 5
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9

This Week’s Lunch Specials 06.01.26-06.05.26

Today’s Lunch Specials

Buttermilk Fried NC Flounder
“comeback” remoulade, green tomato chow chow,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw   18
Sesame-Soy Seared RARE Yellowfin Tuna
mandarin oranges, crispy wontons,
sweet Thai chile cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots,
shaved onions, chopped romaine, sesame-ginger vinaigrette   19
Today’s Burger Special
half-pound house-ground burger, smoked gouda, applewood bacon,
Worcestershire grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, chips, pickle spear   16

Soups
Potato Gouda Caramelized Onion bacon, green onion
Garden Fresh Gazpacho cilantro sour cream

Lunch Wine Specials
$9 glass   $29 bottle
Bubbles Canal Grando Prosecco
Rose Mirabeau
White Tavo Pinot Grigio    Ponga Sauvignon Blanc
Red Chasing Lions Pinot Noir    Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel    Markham Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Lunch Cocktails & Cheap Beer
Classic Mimosa 8     Pineapple Mimosa 8
Southern Peach Bellini 8     Bloody Mary 9
Jever Pilsner 4         Edmunds Oast Leather Jacket Porter 5
Steel Hands Coffee Lager 4    Ommegang “Hennepin” Saison  5

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 5
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9

This Week’s Lunch Specials 5.26 – 5.29.2026

Today’s Lunch Specials

Beer Battered Atlantic Rockfish
malt vinegar-chive aioli, dill pickle relish,
creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw   19
House “Teriyaki” Grilled Shrimp Big Salad
mandarin oranges, crispy wontons, sweet Thai chile cucumbers, tomatoes,
carrots, shaved onions, mixed greens, chopped romaine,
sesame-ginger vinaigrette   18.5
Today’s Burger Special
half-pound house-ground burger,
red dragon mustard cheese, vidalia-thyme confit, lettuce,
tomato, brioche bun, chips, pickle spear   16

Soups
Curried Summer Squash Bisque cilantro, cilantro sour cream
Garden Fresh Gazpacho cilantro sour cream

Lunch Wine Specials
$9 glass   $29 bottle
Bubbles Canal Grando Prosecco
Rose Mirabeau
White Tavo Pinot Grigio    Ponga Sauvignon Blanc
Red Chasing Lions Pinot Noir    Poe “Ultraviolet” Zinfandel    Markham Cabernet Sauvignon

Quick Lunch Cocktails & Cheap Beer
Classic Mimosa 8     Pineapple Mimosa 8
Southern Peach Bellini 8     Bloody Mary 9
Jever Pilsner 4         Edmunds Oast Leather Jacket Porter 5
Steel Hands Coffee Lager 4    Ommegang “Hennepin” Saison  5

Non-Alcoholic yet quite tasty
Peach Sweet Tea 5
Crescent 9 Ginger-Lemonade THC Seltzer 9