Mr Friendly's New Southern Cafe

In town for the day. I was able to get a 5:15 reservation called 10 minutes before opening. Host was very friendly. We loved everything. The ambiance, food and customer service were all fantastic. I will definitely visit again when in town.

I had a very tough time writing this one.. First of all the bread and herb seasoned butter served prior to our meal was excellent. So much so that when the owner asked if we wanted a bit more with our meal, I said yes but yet bread never came.??The Cheese curds were amazingly good and my wife's salmon was excellent as well.I was totally discontented with my meatloaf. The portion was enormous .,way too much for one person. (Guessing about 10 oz?) The thickness of the serving caused the loaf to be dry and not moist which left it hard for me to eat very much .. So I didn't The owner asked me if everything was OK and at that time before my entree was served the answer was way better than okay but darn it all I so wanted that entire meal to be so as well! Perhaps another visit without the meatloaf may change my mind.

Mr. Friendly's lived up to all my expectations, leaving us with satisfied stomachs and smiles. This family-owned gem exuded a local feel on the end side, creating a welcoming and hospitable atmosphere. I wholeheartedly recommend this spot for those seeking delicious, hearty fare.Our order included the Adluh Yellow Grit Cakes, which were bursting with flavor and incredibly filling. The Peach-Mustard BBQ Glazed Atlantic Salmon proved to be a standout, offering a very tasty combination. The Cornmeal Fried N.C. Catfish was fried to perfection, providing a satisfying crunch. Overall, a highly enjoyable dining experience that I would gladly repeat.

I enjoyed the food and service at Mr. Friendly's. I ate everything fried, which I guess is acceptable in the South! Our server strongly recommended the fried oysters, and I'm glad we took his recommendation. They were delicious, just the right size, and still moist inside. The fried green tomatoes were also good, and I liked that the pimento cheese was sandwiched in between to melt the cheese a bit. My fried chicken was excellent, as were the potatoes and collards. We also added the roasted garlic, which was a delicious little added savoriness to everything. Our server was helpful and honest, which I always appreciate. It was also half-price wine night, and they had a good selection of sale bottles. I hope to return the next time I'm in Columbia!

I like the vibe and the ambience of this restaurant, it is busy, but keeps the local vibe and offers great service. I made a reservation, but decided to sit at the bar because there were seats open, and I was by myself. The bartender was great, she was very attentive and my food came quickly and was very hot. The rock shrimp appetizer had sesame-soy cucumbers to give it an Asian flair and they were delicious. For dinner I got the fried chicken with ham gravy and collard greens. It was good as well although had a bit too much breading for my taste, and there was an ingredient in the fried chicken. I did not particularly like. However, it was prepared well and I will just try something different next time. There is parking behind the restaurant and down the side, it is a bit tucked away on a side street. They also offer valet parking.

My Friendly's was so yummy! It was our first evening in town and I'd made a booking for the 4 of us for dinner. I knew we'd be seeing my son for graduation in the coming days and admittingly hoped I hadn't just made the best dinner plans without him in attendance, it was so tasty I began to feel bad being there without him. Luckily, we did share some other great places with him.I started with a chocolate orange old fashioned, creature of habit ;) It was great! My son teases me about how much I love dark liquor and it's true. This drink reminded me of something I'd had at Jameson, in Dublin so I had to try it.We shared the fried green tomatoes to start with, and they were fantastic. I love that they sandwiched pimento cheese in-between the stack of them. Two of my favorite items, in one dish.My bestie and I went halfsies on two entrees because we wanted to try the meatloaf but I also wanted catfish. Our two entrees were delish!!! We love meatloaf and make it often, but we always try to make it a little "healthier" and use turkey meat so having Mr. Friendly's was a REAL treat. My bff mentioned it really didn't need the sauce, which is true it's solid on it's own but I did like sauce. Their collards, grits and mashed potatoes are all very yummy too.I think my Mom had the oysters and my sons girlfriend had the grit cakes, but in all honesty I can't recall. We had just had wine and light bites before we came here, but my appetite is non stop unlike most normal peoples. My drink and two entrees were so delish, they were my sole focus but I think my Mom and my sons girlfriend enjoyed their choices as well.Service was great and very friendly too :) I would definitely recommend dining here. I'm so grateful we did.

I had dinner here when I was in town for training nearby. Someone recommended the restaurant and a friend and I walked over. This was almost a year ago so I can't remember what he ate, but I had a pre-fix meal with an appetizer featuring pumpkin, a salmon entree and a delicious key lime pie for dessert. This is a cozy home-town style place. Service was good.I plan to go back next time I'm in town.

No complaints about the food. And it was three of us and two of us have never been there. Refills came great food came pretty fast too great one of my friends were still eating when the waitress came and took the plate away. I was kind of shocked, so she went around the other side of the table While my other friend still had the fork in her hand and she took that plate. I guess they were trying to rush us out by 2 o'clock. Parking lot was full. They do have parking down the hill . For people with disability That's a no go. And don't let me start on those big potholes. I'd say buy a bag of cement and pour it in. For as much they charge inside they could fix those potholes.

The food was excellent! Tasty, fresh and innovative. Our server was helpful when we were selecting menu options, and remained attentive to our table. Although the restaurant was busy, she never seemed rushed. The only negative was that our table, in the back was very dark. We needed our phone flashlights to read the menu ... but it didn't deter from our experience.

First time here with my wife. had looked forward to it as reviews were generally rather positive. Lunch menu is limited. I had the fried chicken salad and my wife had the catfish. The salad was small and just nothing special; a few cut up cherry tomatoes and what looked like celery. The chicken was rather blah tasting, but it was crispy. I could've done better in my own kitchen. No WOW factor with food whatsoever. Wife's catfish was ok, but she said that her grits were really good. Again, nothing stood out as being very special about our meal or experience. Was disappointed and can't see us returning. Had high hopes!