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The Friendly Society, Elora, ON

The Friendly Society

4.7
4.7
1164 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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.

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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
  • 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 1,164 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 shines with "amazing service always" and "great food." It's a "jewel" with a cozy atmosphere, perfect for gatherings. The menu offers delightful choices, including a "phenomenal" chicken sandwich and brunch options. While noise can be an issue, the overall dining experience is "top notch" and highly recommended.

1,164 Reviews

  1. Teal

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch Service food and atmosphere The best margaritas in Elora Liz was our server and was excellent Highly recommended

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  2. Karin

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love coming here, delicious food, friendly staff wonderful atmosphere

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  3. Jason

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal, with great service. Such a great place.

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  4. Tyler

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere and the inside was really nice, but the only set back would be the chicken, it was flavorful but really dry. And the steak was also pretty dry.

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  5. Brian

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favourite weekend brunch place to go. The food is very good and the service is impeccable. Love it there.

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  6. Jason

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time as always. The review said the noise level was moderate. But, that level was great, so nice seeing people out enjoying themselves. The restaurant is so great, staff are always so friendly and hardworking. Love the food and atmosphere.

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  7. Anne

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fast very friendly service. Very nice proportions. Attentive service throughout the meal. Our go to place in Elora!

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  8. Kristen

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the tuna Poke bowl, delicious! Can be a tad loud if the restaurant is full.

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  9. Kathleen

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved this place so much we went twice in less than 24 hours! First visit to Elora and had read the reviews so we booked our anniversary lunch here. They launched our lunch with comped celebratory drinks, and fed us fantastic meals. Then we grabbed a Sunday reso for the next day and chowed down on their all you can eat brunch. Can’t recommend this fantastic spot enough and we will be back!

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  10. Colleen

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful location in a really quaint town. Looking forward to our next visit

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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 1164 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 PM
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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