Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe

Columbia, SC · Restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Columbia
#105
of 1136 restaurants
City Percentile
82%
rating percentile
Address
Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe, 2001 Greene St A, Columbia, SC 29205
Phone
(803) 254-7828
Website
www.mrfriendlys.com
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe is a restaurant located in Columbia, SC. It is one of 1,136 restaurants listed in Columbia. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Columbia city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe

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... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Erik Gonzalez · Feb 2026

The staff was very nice and friendly. Definitely felt welcomed. I tried the chocolate cherry old fashioned and thought it was quite tasty. I tried the meatloaf entre and it was very delicious. Very flavorful after every bite. They have an outside patio. Plenty of room. I would come again.

★★★★★ 5.0 Bill McLeod · Oct 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1. Outstanding Lunch Experience: Mr. Friendly’s continues to impress with its welcoming Southern charm and exceptional flavors. 2. Delicious Salad Choice: My “Almost Fall” salad with chicken was fresh, colorful, and perfectly balanced — light but satisfying, with great seasonal touches. 3. Spectacular Entrée: My wife’s trout was beautifully cooked and paired wonderfully with the Creole slaw and ABC grits — a true Southern standout. 4. Warm, Attentive Service: The staff was friendly and efficient, making the meal relaxed and enjoyable from start to finish. 5. Highly Recommended: Whether for a casual lunch or a special meal, Mr. Friendly’s remains one of the best dining spots around. We’ll definitely be back!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Casey McMillan MD · Dec 2025

This had been our favorite special occasion restaurant for twenty years. Tonight's experience was less enjoyable. Still a beautiful place but parking stinks and the waiting area is non-existent. We were seated in the bar area which was crammed alongside loud drinkers. Service was decent but not to its prior standard. Prices are up and too high. App Special spinach-ham dip- Spectacular, just needed an extra couple toasts. Shrimp and Grits- Creole sauce weak, grits thin and underseasoned. Shrimp were plentiful and very good Trout- Good and large size but one ingredient was bitter, greens average. Sweet Tea- Just average, used to be great.

★★★★★ 5.0 Mathieu Deflem · Sep 2025

Awesome southern-style food in an excellent atmosphere. The service is impeccable, always. The food is not of the cheapest kind but the quality of the cooking makes it well worth it. Reservations highly advised because it can be quite busy. Recommended!

★★★★☆ 4.0 GanjaFarmer · Nov 2025

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast, perfectly cooked and seasoned with tasty mashed taters and Tasso ham gravy. White Chocolate-Blueberry Cheesecake , very tasty but small portions. The portions on both the meal and cheesecake could be a little more to accommodate the high price. The greens were pretty decent as well. Don’t forget to try the ginger beer/soda

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

RestaurantSouthern restaurant (US)

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