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. Our wine list features over 300 selections with a strong emphasis on domestic selections. We also have a wide variety of local brews, unique micro-brews, small batch and Reserve Bourbons, and single-malt Scotch.
Seasonal, creative Southern dishes served in lively, comfortable environs. Based on 741 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
2001 Greene St A, Columbia, SC 29205
Phone: (803) 254-7828
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Hours
| Wednesday |
11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday |
11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Friday |
11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday |
5–10 PM |
| Sunday |
Closed |
| Monday |
5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday |
11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
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Reservations: resy.com
Reviews
Mike Lewis
Great first impression! We started with a order of the grilled peaches and an order of fried green tomatoes. Both were very good. I had the Cornmeal Dusted Carolina Mahi-Mahi with a bed of grits and a side of the collards. That was a great pairing for a very delicious taste. My wife had the buttermilk fried chicken breast with garlic roasted mashed potatoes and a side of roasted veggies. That was also very delicious. We will return for more.
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Jeff Jackson
Really fine meal. The lump crab watermelon app was ok. Maybe a little pricey for what you get. I had the peach mustard bbq salmon, with grits and I substituted collard greens for the veggies. It was exceptional! The collards were as good as I’ve ever had. My wife had the halibut and the fried green tomatoes. All in all, we will definitely go back. It is one of the better meals and menu selections we have found in columbia.
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Daniel
Pretty cool place and good was also good too. Staff was very friendly and polite. Our waitress was super nice and was able to easily handle all of our orders. The place can get a little full, so it can feel a little tight in there. Parking is also difficult at times. Make sure to set a reservation and use the vallet.
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Martin Izett
Not been for a while, but dropped by last night . It was very busy, great vibe and food on point as usual, both the standard menu and a good choice of specials . We had pan seared trout with shrimp cilantro pesto and grilled mahi, both superb, following swordfish skewers . Cocktails and wine ( great barman), service all faultless.
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Bart Arnold
Wow, what great place for an amazing dinner. The food was awesome and the staff was great. If you are looking for something that will not disappoint you, please check out this place. Everything was delicious. The best part for me was the fried green tomatoes.
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Bill Sullivan
Arrived after a graduation with large party. Manager was able to accommodate our party and a change of reservation time without a problem. Nice ambiance inside, our waitress Claire was top notch! The food was amazing, everything fresh and tasty. Big fan of the sweet corn seafood chowder. Gave our table complimentary appetizer for my daughter’s graduation. Great evening all around, A+.
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Sharon May
My sister and brother-in-law came for a visit. I wanted them to enjoy South Carolina’s cuisine and of course, Mr. Friendly’s came to mind. Fabulous service staff, delicious entrees, and of course the fried green tomatoes are a must for starters. They had a wonderful time.
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M Bowen
Mr Friendly’s always has an interesting take on southern classics! They have the BEST fried oysters in town and the menu has something for everyone in your party. It can get dark later in the evening and the smaller, more open dining area can get a little bit loud however, the food speaks for itself and I’ve never seen anyone leave hungry.
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Michaela Baker Taylor
If you blinked while driving down Greene Street, you’d miss it! But you don’t want to miss grabbing a bite at Mr. Friendly’s. Their lunch and dinner is phenomenal. We went for dinner and loved every bite. We had the fried chicken and meatloaf. They have delish specials every night so you can try something new!
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Schan Ellis Robinson
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. I’m not a tomato fan, but in this side dish, the flavors blended well. The cheesecake was a great end to a beautiful dinner.
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