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The Friendly Society, Elora, ON

The Friendly Society

4.7
4.7
1183 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Neighborhood 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.

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
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,183 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Southern Ontario

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Friendly Society in Elora offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "delicious food" and "amazing service." Its vibrant atmosphere and "wonderful ambience" make it a popular choice. Guests appreciate the "unique, warm and welcoming" vibe, "creative cocktails," and "great selection of beers." Highly recommended for brunch, lunch, or dinner!
1,183 Reviews

  1. Joanne

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there and it was fantastic! Just a lovely restaurant with wonderful food and great ambience

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  2. Raissa

    New Orleans2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was impeccable. Great selection of beers and cocktails with many cool food options. Would go back again for sure!

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  3. Karin

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a really nice place to eat, friendly staff and service...delicious Food!!!

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  4. Lindsay

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Lovely staff and the food is always good. Thank you!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    It was a nice experience and the food was good , service was really good but the tables are a little closer together than they should be

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  6. Kathy

    Toronto4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a good dining experience celebrating my sister's birthday. Our server 'Emma' was excellent and attentive.

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  7. Marcus VIP

    Toronto4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this restaurant. Nice atmosphere. Food and drinks were excellent.

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  8. Bailey

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My server Haleigh was an absolute sweetheart with great service! The brunch was so so good definitely will be coming back!!

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  9. Daniel

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant. Accommodated our party earlier than the reservations we had. Food and service were excellent.

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  10. AngelaW

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have lost count of how many times I have ENJOYED Sunday brunch at The Friendly Society! Over time, I have brought almost ALL of my friends and they have ALL loved it too! I cannot say enough about the service. EVERY employee is efficient, polite, friendly … and smiley! The delicious tapas style menu is backed by an excellent chef and meets all dietary styles. The atmosphere is unique, warm and welcoming. Grab your friends, book well ahead, go on an empty stomach and enjoy this fun Elora experience! (I just wish that they gave stamps on a frequent user card!) ;)

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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 4.7 stars by 1183 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for The Friendly Society

8 Mill Street West, Elora, ON N0B 1S0

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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