LUNCH: we hope to be able to re-open for lunch soon DINNER: Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:30pm Friday & Saturday 5:00-10:00 Takeout: Monday-Thursday 5:00-6:30 Friday & Saturday 5:00-6:00 RESERVATIONS ARE SUGGESTED, BUT NOT REQUIRED FOR DINNER. A little bit about Mr. Friendly's. Founded in the early '8Os as a sandwich and cookie shop, Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe has evolved into much more since its inception.
Since 1995, we have been serving New Southern Cuisine in a sophisticated, yet casual environment using only the freshest ingredients and simple preparations. There are always fresh fish and seafood specials, as well as innovative meat, poultry, and wild game dishes. We utilize numerous local farms and purveyors for our menus and weekly specials.
Since 1995, we have been serving New Southern Cuisine in a sophisticated, yet casual environment using only the freshest ingredients and simple preparations. There are always fresh fish and seafood specials, as well as innovative meat, poultry, and wild game dishes. We utilize numerous local farms and purveyors for our menus and weekly specials.
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Our weekly emails will keep you in the loop on what's happening at the restaurant, kitchen specials, and even discounts only offered to our e-readers! Mr. Friendly's is always looking for ways to give back to the local community. You may send it in by mailing it to the address above or by emailing it to eatmrfriendlys@gmail.com.
Reviews (10)
Frankie Fort
Jan 01, 2022
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Perfect service, wonderful meal! We were able to acquire last-minute reservations into our surprise the table we were sat at is the table we had our first date there! The fried chicken was hot, crispy and the best comfort food, the short ribs were delicious, tender and the Demi glacé with mushrooms was heavenly! It’s a do again every time!
Ross Eison
Dec 15, 2021
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Clinton Weiss
Dec 13, 2021
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Jerry Grimes
Dec 01, 2021
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I’ve loved this place since first moving to Columbia in 1997. Thoughtful, original fare that’s always perfectly prepared backed by excellent service. The cocktails are also excellent. Lately, they’ve struggled to keep enough staff for expanded hours. But I was told tonight they will soon be opening again for lunch at least a couple days a week and reopening Mondays as well. It’s a charming spot that has to be at the top of your list for date night.
Schan Ellis Robinson
Sep 20, 2021
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The ambiance and and service was relaxed, laid back, and “friendly!” I also loved the art decor on the wall from a local art gallery. Now to the food. Our oysters on the half shell and seafood chowder was delicious. One of the best chowders we’ve had. My husband loved his Ribeye steak dinner, paired with roasted garlic mash and yellow squash. My pork tenderloin with bacon jam was good, but came with an unexpected ingredient…nuts! This made me not care for the dish as much although the pork was cooked to perfection. The collard greens were also a surprise delight. They were cooked with tomatoes
J. G.
Sep 18, 2021
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Showed up with no reservation and the host had us a nice outdoor table within 15 minutes. The seasonal soup special was delicious, fried okra was fresh and very favorable and the okra that came with my catfish meal was the best I’ve ever had. Oh and the apple bread pudding thing with toasted marshmallow was a perfect end to a wonderful meal. Thanks !
TakeyouforGranite
Aug 20, 2021
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Despite its appearance as a hole-in-the-wall, trendy establishment, I can safely say that Mr. Friendly's is more of a malignant tumor jutting from the bloated corpse of another restaurant than a hip, out of the way eatery. I had the misfortune of eating the Buttermilk fried chicken for dinner tonight, paired with garlic mashed potatoes, ham gravy, and ham-soaked collared greens as sides, alongside a Shirley temple to drink. While the food got out quickly enough, I found the chicken horribly dry with a crust that crumbled into ashen-tasting dust in my mouth and potatoes that tasted only slightly
Demetria Jackson
Jul 16, 2021
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Ginger Miller
Feb 10, 2021
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Samantha Caldwell
Jul 18, 2018
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