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The Friendly Society, Elora, ON

The Friendly Society

4.7
4.7
1123 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 32 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The Friendly Society is Elora's best-loved neighborhood restaurant. The decor is romantic yet rustic, the vibe is hip and comfortable, and the atmosphere is always welcoming. It is located on the river, steps from the Elora Mill, with a licensed patio and live music in the summer.

Chef Marc Gebran offers classic elevated comfort food with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. Our well-stocked bar offers a wide range of beers, a lovingly-curated wine list, and a full cocktail menu.

Highlights include Sunday brunch, summer cocktails on the patio, a romantic date night, and dinner with friends.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, French / Canadian, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 3:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (226) 384-8452
  • Website
    http://www.friendlysociety.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Marc Gebran
  • Location
    8 Mill Street West, Elora, ON N0B 1S0
  • Neighbourhood
    Guelph
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

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What 1,123 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Southern Ontario

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Friendly Society in Elora promises an "amazing atmosphere" with "delicious food" and "fantastic service." Perfect for brunch or dinner, the restaurant features fresh, locally sourced ingredients and diverse menu options, including vegetarian and vegan dishes. Guests appreciate the cozy decor and the "friendly and knowledgeable" staff who enhance the dining experience.

1,123 Reviews

  1. Breanna

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the portion sizes were good. We went in December and the Christmas ambience was incredible. If you are looking for a relaxing meal, this is not the place (it was a Tuesday and it was very loud). Also, the reservation was made for a birthday but the server still had to be told.

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  2. Helen

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a party of 4 there celebrating a friend birthday. Two of us had lamb burger, one had the steak and these were amazing despite the accompanying house salad being a little underwhelming. The fourth guest was celiac and allergic to chia seeds and unfortunately the menu left her with limited options. She ordered a bowl that substituted couscous with rice but she thought it was soggy but underwhelming as well. The staff offered the birthday girl complimentary chocolate cake which was also good. She thought the holiday sangria tasted funny. However the staff was great, the restaurant had great atmosphere and we had a great time and would do it again.

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  3. Harold

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time with family. Food and service was 110%

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  4. Kassie

    Toronto

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and decorated for the season as fun too

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  5. Samantha

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always! Place looks so good all decorated for Christmas! Thanks again for another great meal. 🎄🎅🏻

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  6. Bill

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic. Great service, our server was friendly and attentive. Overall a great evening!

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  7. Richard

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great lunch date. Got the cranberry festive drink. It was so pretty and delicious. Wings are huge and crunchy, perfect amount of sauce. Burger was amazing, freshly made, smash burger style. If you make a reservation, specify it’s for a date, they seat you in a really cute spot.

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  8. Jodi

    Singapore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambience. Amazing cocktail menu. Fantastic service.

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  9. Jackie

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a beyond incredible dinner and experience at The Friendly Society tonight. We shared two dishes (chicken sandwich with poutine and Mac and cheese) and the whole drive home we couldn’t stop talking about how delicious everything was. We couldn’t pick a favourite thing. The restaurant has such a great vibe and is beautifully decorated for the holidays. Our server was very friendly, helpful and so good at her job, which added to the whole experience. Can’t recommend this restaurant enough.

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  10. Theresa

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Not as friendly as the name says. We were late b/c of road closures and called ahead to say we would be late. Upon arrival they were not very nice at all.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

The Friendly Society offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (226) 384-8452.

The Friendly Society is rated 4.7 stars by 1123 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Friendly Society

8 Mill Street West, Elora, ON N0B 1S0

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Guelph
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 3:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, French / Canadian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Marc Gebran
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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