Reviews for Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe in Columbia, SC

The food was great. The inside ambiance looked nice ... from the hostess stand. However , a suggestion moving forward - if the... server acknowledges that this is suppose to be fine dining - including fine dining price , I do not believe that you should usea two top metal table up against the glass , outside - that wobbles. In my opinion , this table should be for a sit and waituntil your table is ready. Read more

Overall, we had a good experience and I would definitely recommend this place. It was restaurant week so we took advantage of... their three courses. I had the mushroom and goat cheese toast, mahi mahi with grits and seasonal veggies and my partner orderedCaesar salad and shrimp and grits with creole sauce. The food was very tasty! The mahi was cooked to perfection and the gritswere very flavorful! For dessert we ordered the raspberry cheesecake and the chocolate cookie cake and they were both delicious????. The only downside is the size of the restaurant. It is pretty tight inside and can get loud since you’re sitting soclose to others. The ambiance is nice though.. low lights with candles on each table. They do offer outdoor dining which I willtake advantage of when it’s warm. Read more

Mr. Friendly's is great! The food is always delicious and the service is top notch! My only complaint is that they are a bit... pricey but it's understandable and the food/service that you receive in return, is well worth the money. Be sure to check theirsite for their daily menu. As the name suggests, it changes daily... Or weekly... Idk. Either way, if you're looking for a greatspot for dinner with family or a Romantic date night. Give Mr. Friendly's a shot!! You won't be disappointed. Read more

This place is amazing! The food was absolutely delicious. Mr. Friendly’s Famous Meatloaf was the best meatloaf I have ever... had. And the peach praline bread pudding is perfect. Read more

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 ofthe sweet corn seafood chowder. Gave our table complimentary appetizer for my daughter’s graduation. Great evening all around,A+. Read more

Great Lunch/Dinner at one of my favorite restaurants! I converted a single soft shell crab into ciabatta soft shell crab poboy... and loved it. What more could you ask for while eating outside, with the pups, and a gentle 82° breeze blowing through my hairor lack there of. The crab was cooked perfectly and the ciabatta bread made a great poboy. FLASH*** Mr Friendly’s said theywere going to start back lunch service on April 12th. I’ll be back!!! Read more

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. Ohand the apple bread pudding thing with toasted marshmallow was a perfect end to a wonderful meal. Thanks ! Read more

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 jamwas good, but came with an unexpected ingredient…nuts! This made me not care for the dish as much although the pork was cookedto perfection. The collard greens were also a surprise delight. They were cooked with tomatoes. I’m not a tomato fan, but inthis side dish, the flavors blended well. The cheesecake was a great end to a beautiful dinner. Read more