Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe Menu

2001 Greene St A, Columbia, SC 29205
  • Lunch Menu

    • Country Fried Cubed Steak

      tasso ham gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw
      $18.50
    • Bronzed Red Trout

      lump crab-sweet corn relish, green tomato-dill remoulade. creamy stone ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw
      $19.50
    • Asian Salad

      sweet chile carrots, mandarin oranges, togarashi almonds, cucumber, tomato, shaved onion, mixed greens, sesame-soy vinaigrette
      $13.50
    • Blackened Shrimp & Grits

      your choice of andouille creole sauce or tasso ham gravy, creamy stone-ground grits.
      $18.00
    • Blackened Chicken & Grits

      your choice of andouille creole sauce or tasso ham gravy, creamy stone-ground grits.
      $17.00
    • Peach Mustard BBQ Glazed Atlantic Salmon

      peach chutney, creamy stone ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw.
      $19.00
    • Buttermilk Fried Chicken

      House-marinated boneless chicken breast, tasso ham gravy, creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw.
      $17.00
    • Our Famous Griddle-Seared Salmon Croquettes

      pimento-remoulade, creamy stone ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw.
      $16.50
    • Cornmeal Fried Farm Raised NC Catfish

      Fresh herb tartar sauce, creamy stone ground grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw.
      $17.50
    • Low Country Grilled Chicken “Stack”

      fried green tomatoes, applewood bacon pimento cheese, molasses-mustard bbq sauce, creamy mashed potatoes
      $17.00
    • Cornmeal Fried Catfish Po' Boy

      grilled baguette, fresh herb tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, chips and a pickle wedge
      $16.50
    • Buttermilk Fried Shrimp Po' Boy

      grilled baguette, fresh herb tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, chips and a pickle wedge
      $16.50
    • Fried Oyster Po’Boy

      grilled baguette, fresh herb tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, chips, and a pickle wedge
      $16.50
    • Our Chicken Sandwich

      grilled, blackened or buttermilk fried, house-pickles, honey-dijon dressing. All are served with lettuce, tomato, onion, Bickle's potato chips and pickle wedge.
      $16.00
    • Dirty Chicken Sandwich

      Blackened chicken, green tomato salsa verde, pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, Bickle's potato chips and a pickle wedge.
      $16.00
    • Friendly Burger

      house-ground 10 oz burger, choice of cheddar, smoked gouda, pepper jack or blue cheese. All are served with lettuce, tomato, onion, Bickle's potato chips and pickle wedge.
      $17.00
    • "French Quarter" Burger

      blackened 10 oz house-ground burger with our famous French quarter Pimento cheese. All are served with lettuce, tomato, onion, Bickle's potato chips and pickle wedge.
      $16.50
    • Southwest Black Bean Burger

      vegetarian, pepper jack cheese, green tomato salsa verde, lettuce, tomato, onion, chips, and pickle wedge
      $14.50
    • The Charleston Chicken Salad

      Our signature salad! Yellow curry grilled chicken, peach chutney, toasted almonds, honey-dijon dressing, tomato, cucumber, shaved vidalias, mixed greens.
      $17.50
    • Chicken Big Salad

      Your choice of blackened, plain grilled or buttermilk fried, tomato, cucumber, shaved vidalias, mixed greens, housemade croutons, your choice of dressing.
      $16.50
    • Fried Grits Salad

      vegetarian, Adluh flour co yellow grit cakes, flash fried, herb goat cheese, tomato, cucumber, shaved vidalias, mixed greens, housemade croutons, your choice of dressing.
      $15.00
    • Shrimp Big Salad

      Your choice of blackened, plain grilled or buttermilk fried, tomato, cucumber, shaved vidalias, mixed greens, housemade croutons, your choice of dressing.
      $16.50
    • Southwest Black Bean Cake Salad

      Our vegetarian black bean cakes, green tomato salsa Verde, cilantro chile sour cream, tomato, cucumber, shaved vidalias, mixed greens, housemade croutons.
      $15.00
    • Southwest Caesar Salad

      your choice of blackened chicken, shrimp or salmon, romaine lettuce, lemon-garlic caesar dressing, shaved vidalias, jalapeños, housemade croutons
      $16.50
    • Peach Mustard BBQ Glazed Salmon Salad

      peach chutney, toasted almonds, mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved onions, our famous bbq vinaigrette
      $18.50
    • Curried Sweet Potato Bisque

      w/ candied pecan gremolata
      $6.00
    • Granny Owens' Vegetable Beef Stew

      w/ cornbread crouton and pesto
      $6.00
    • Fried Green Tomato Appetizer

      applewood bacon pimento cheese
      $10.00
    • Fried Gulf Select Oysters

      classic cocktail sauce
      $16.00
    • Bowl Of Tater Tots

      your choice of dipping sauce
      $4.50
    • Flourless Chocolate Torte

      Dense, rich chocolate torte typically prepared without flour, often enjoyed for its smooth, fudgy texture.
      $9.00
    • Raspberry Donut Cheesecake

      Creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with a raspberry glaze and donut crumbles.
      $9.00
    • Key Lime Pie

      Classic Key Lime Pie with a tangy citrus filling, a buttery crust, and a dollop of whipped cream.
      $9.00
    • Bourbon Pecan Pie

      Toasted pecan halves with a hint of Kentucky bourbon in a classic Southern pie.
      $9.00
    • Sweet Tea

      Refreshing sweet tea brewed to perfection.
      $3.00
    • Unsweet Tea

      Refreshing, chilled classic tea with no added sweetness.
      $3.00
    • Coke

      Classic, refreshing carbonated beverage.
      $3.00
    • Diet Coke

      A crisp and refreshing cola with no sugar and no calories.
      $3.00
    • Sprite

      Crisp, Refreshing Lemon-Lime Carbonated Drink
      $3.00
    • Ginger Ale

      Refreshing, crisp ginger-flavored carbonated soft drink.
      $3.00
    • Mountain Valley Spring Water

      Sourced from natural springs, typically featuring a crisp and refreshing taste.
      $5.00
    • Mountain Valley Sparkling Water

      Sparkling water, typically bottled in glass, offering a crisp and refreshing taste from natural spring sources.
      $5.00
    • Redbull

      Blueberry-flavored energy drink designed to revitalize body and mind.
      $6.00
    • Sugar Free Redbull

      Sugar-free energy boost in a can
      $6.00
    • Creamy Stone-Ground Grits

      Smooth stone-ground grits topped with chopped chives and a sprinkle of paprika.
      $4.00
    • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

      Smooth and creamy mashed potatoes blended with roasted garlic, topped with chopped green onions.
      $4.00
    • Succotash

      A vibrant mix of lima beans, corn, and diced tomatoes in a savory broth.
      $4.00
    • Creole Slaw

      Shredded cabbage and carrots mixed with a tangy Creole dressing, featuring hints of mustard and herbs.
      $4.00
    • Side Mixed Green Salad

      Mixed green salad with choice of dressing: BBQ, white balsamic-herb, buttermilk-basil blue cheese, creole ranch, honey-Dijon, Caesar, tomato-cilantro vinaigrette, or plain.
      $9.50
    • Side Caesar Salad

      Crisp romaine lettuce, tangy dressing, Parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons.
      $9.50
  • Dinner Menu

    • Mr. Friendly’s Famous Meatloaf

      house-ground beef tenderloin & ribeye, blue cheese bbq sauce, crispy fried onion rings, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed Bradford collards
      $22.00
    • Char-Grilled 14oz CAB Hand-Cut Ribeye

      torched taleggio cheese, wild mushroom bordelaise, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed seasonal veggies
      $42.00
    • Our Famous Crispy Fried Gulf Select Oysters

      Classic cocktail sauce
      $16.00
    • Fried Adluh Yellow Grit Cakes

      flash-fried, herb goat cheese, roasted garlic head
      $12.00
    • Griddle Seared Salmon Croquettes

      pimento remoulade, green tomato chow chow
      $13.00
    • Buttermilk Fried Shrimp

      hot sauce butter, pickled onions, blue cheese slaw
      $15.00
    • Southwest Pan Seared Black Bean Cakes

      Always vegetarian, green tomato salsa verde, cilantro-chile sour cream
      $12.00
    • Skillet Baked Country Ham-Spinach Dip

      Toasted artisan bread, parmesan cheese
      $11.00
    • Cornmeal Fried Green Tomatoes

      applewood bacon pimento cheese, creole ranch dressing
      $11.00
    • Curried Sweet Potato Bisque

      candied pecan gremolata
      $5.00
    • Southwest Chicken & Black Bean Chili

      cilantro sour cream, green onions
      $5.00
    • The Friendly Salad

      Mixed greens, applewood bacon, blue cheese, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, bbq vinaigrette
      $11.00
    • Our Caesar Salad

      Romaine, garlic-lemon Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, housemade croutons
      $10.00
    • Mixed Green Salad

      Grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved vidalias, housemade croutons, your choice of dressing
      $10.00
    • Blackened Shrimp & Grits

      Your choice of tasso ham gravy or andouille creole sauce, creamy stone-ground grits
      $27.00
    • Peach-Mustard BBQ Glazed Atlantic Salmon

      Our famous peach chutney, creamy stone-ground grits, seasonal vegetable sauté
      $27.00
    • Cornmeal Fried N.C. Catfish

      Fresh herb tartar sauce, dill pickle chow chow, creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens
      $25.00
    • Buttermilk Fried Chicken

      farm raised boneless breast of yard bird, tasso ham gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed collard greens
      $25.00
    • Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

      burnt sugar-molasses glaze, black cherry-apple compote, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed collard greens
      $27.00
    • Our Famous Applewood Bacon Wrapped 7oz Cab Filet Mignon

      Our famous "French quarter" pimento cheese, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable sauté
      $39.00
    • Key Lime Pie

      Classic Key Lime Pie with a tangy citrus filling, a buttery crust, and a dollop of whipped cream.
      $9.00
    • Flourless Chocolate Torte

      Flourless chocolate torte made with rich dark chocolate, typically complemented by a smooth chocolate ganache and a hint of vanilla.
      $9.00
    • Bourbon Pecan Pie

      Toasted pecan halves, laced with Kentucky bourbon, in a rich, buttery crust.
      $9.00
    • Creamy Stone-Ground Grits

      Smooth and creamy stone-ground grits, topped with chopped chives and a sprinkle of paprika.
      $6.00
    • Vegetable Sauté

      A medley of seasonal vegetables lightly sautéed, often including ingredients such as squash, zucchini, and carrots, typically seasoned with garlic and herbs.
      $6.00
    • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

      Creamy mashed potatoes infused with roasted garlic, garnished with fresh chopped green onions.
      $6.00
    • Country Ham Stewed Collard Greens

      Collard greens slowly stewed with country ham, offering a savory blend of flavors.
      $6.00
    • Roasted Garlic Head

      Whole garlic head, seasoned and roasted, often served with a drizzle of olive oil.
      $4.00

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