Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe
Columbia, SC
2001 Greene St, Columbia, SC, 29205-169844 itemsUpdated March 20, 2026
Structured menu data
Beverages
Sweet or Unsweet Tea
$2.00Burgers & Sandwiches
Black Bean Burger
$11.50a giant vegetarian black bean cake, pepper jack cheese, sweet pepper salsa, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle spear, your choice of tater tots, fries or creole slaw
Buttermilk Fried or Blackened Chicken Sandwich
$12.50housemade sandwich pickles, honey-dijon dressing, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun, pickle spear, your choice of tater tots, fries or creole slaw
Friendly Burger
$13.0010oz Char-Grilled Burger, your choice of cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, or no cheese at all, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun, pickle spear, your choice of tater tots, fries or creole slaw
The French Quarter Pimento Cheese Burger
$13.5010oz Char-grilled Burger w/ our famous roasted red pepper-blue pimento cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun, pickle spear, your choice of tater tots, fries or creole slaw
Today's Burger Special
$13.50grilled wild mushrooms, cheddar, horseradish aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun, pickle spear, your choice of tater tots, fries or creole slaw
Entrees
Bacon-Wrapped 7oz. Angus Filet Mignon
$36.00french quarter pimento cheese, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable saute
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast
$19.00tasso ham gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, country ham stewed collard greens
Cornmeal Fried N.C. Catfish
$21.00blackened shrimp, pickled onions, fresh herb tartar sauce, creamy stone-ground grits, country ham stewed collard greens
Hand-Cut 14oz CAB Ribeye
$38.00french quarter pimento cheese, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable saute
Herb Mustard Grilled Pork Tenderloin
$24.00local honey-bourbon glaze, apple-vidalia saute, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, buttermilk fried local okra
Peach Mustard BBQ Glazed Atlantic Salmon
$23.00our famous peach chutney, creamy stone-ground grits, seasonal vegetable saute
Tonight's Vegetarian Entrée
$18.00ask your server for tonight's creation
Friendly's Classics
Blackened Chicken & Grits
$13.50same as above sub bird for shrimp
Blackened Shrimp & Grits
$14.00your choice of tasso ham gravy or andouille creole sauce, creamy stone-ground grits
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
$13.50tasso ham gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, your choice of country ham stewed Bradford collard greens or creole slaw
Pan Seared Salmon Croquettes
$12.00fresh herb tartar sauce, pickled veggie chow chow, creamy stone-ground grits, your choice of country ham stewed Bradford collard greens or creole slaw
Other Stuff
Bowl of Tater Tots or Fries
$4.00Fried Oysters w/ cocktail sauce
$14.00Salad
Blackened Chicken Salad
$13.00mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved onions, housemade croutons, your choice of dressing
Charleston Chicken Salad
$13.00golden curry grilled chicken, our famous peach chutney, toasted almonds, honey-dijon dressing, mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved onions
Fried Chicken Salad
$13.00mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved onions, housemade croutons, your choice of dressing
Fried Grits Salad
$11.00Fried Adluh yellow grits, herb goat cheese, mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved onions, housemade croutons, your choice of dressing
Southwest Black Bean Cake Salad
$11.00vegetarian black bean cakes, sweet pepper salsa, cilantro sour cream, mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved onions, your choice of dressing
Soup
Low Country Pork Stew
$47.00black eye peas, collard greens & cheddar cornbread
Wild Mushroom Bisque w/ herb goat cheese
$47.00Soup & Salads
Creole Chicken, Tomato & Country Ham Stew
$4.51rice, green onions
Friendly Salad
$9.00mixed greens, mandarin oranges, applewood bacon, blue cheese, candied pecans, bbq vinaigrette
Seasonal Salad
$9.00mixed greens, apples, blackberries, pickled onions, cornbread croutons, white balsamic-sorghum vinaigrette
Starters
Cornmeal Fried Green Tomatoes
$9.00applewood bacon pimento cheese, creole ranch dressing
Fried Adluh Yellow Grits
$9.00herb goat cheese, roasted garlic head, bbq vinaigrette
Grandma's Deviled Eggs
$6.00pickled onions, country ham cracklings
Harvest Vegetable Fricassee
$9.00pan roasted seasonal vegetables, local honey-bourbon glaze, brown sugar sweet potato puree, herb gremolata, candied pecans
Low Country Shrimp Skillet
$13.00blackened shrimp, green tomatoes, andouille sausage, low country butter, grilled green onions
Our Famous Flash Fried Oysters
$14.00Gulf Select Oysters, classic cocktail sauce
Skillet Baked Country Ham-Spinach Dip
$9.00toasted ciabatta bread, parmesan