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The Friendly Society, Elora, ON

The Friendly Society

4.6
4.6
1114 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 40 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

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What 1,114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Southern Ontario

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Friendly Society in Elora is renowned for its "excellent service" and "mouthwateringly delightful" food. Guests rave about the "fun and lovely" atmosphere, with a cozy outdoor patio complete with charming lights. The diverse menu caters to all tastes, boasting fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Make reservations, as this popular spot fills quickly!

1,114 Reviews

  1. Jackie

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Janelle

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very fun and cozy spot for a date night or to catch up with some friends. Perfect if you’re looking for a unique atmosphere and not your traditional restaurant style.

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  3. Debbie

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had lunch, my friend had the chicken bowl, and I had the grilled chicken chibata with fries. Everything, including the fries was top notch!! We both thoroughly enjoyed our luncheon. There was a VERY loud table beside us, but other than that, would highly recommend the Friendly Society. The service was also very friendly! We will be back for sure.

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  4. Janice

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great brunch! So many options to try which I love! It’s always so hard to pick just one thing! Bring your appetite! Terrific value for the money. Great service, truly friendly environment! We’ll be back again!!

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  5. Katelyn

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Although we had a very enjoyable time & the food was delicious - the wait times were quite long in between as there were a couple large parties. Some of the food items were also just ‘warm’ having sat under a warming light. But overall would recommend!

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  6. James

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Great food and drinks. Awesome atmosphere. We eat here every time we are in town.

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  7. Tony

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little place. Friendly in the name and friendly in person.

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  8. Debbie

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place to meet and eat They also have keto cocktails

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  9. Cate

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Christmas vibe. I had their signature Christmas cocktail and it was delicious. Our server was friendly (ha well he was) and efficient and our food came in a reasonable time. The menu has a lot of options and everyone loved their order. Highly recommend the fried cauliflower! Fantastic!!

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  10. Sherry

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Second time eating here and it’s always a great time. Cauliflower appetizer was a little salty. Spinach salad with grilled chicken was yummy. Schnitzel was a little overcooked but flavourful. All in all a respectable meal.

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FAQs

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

The Friendly Society is rated 4.6 stars by 1114 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Friendly Society

8 Mill Street West, Elora, ON N0B 1S0

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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