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The Friendly Society, Elora, ON

The Friendly Society

4.7
4.7
1189 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
8 Mill Street West, Elora, ON N0B 1S0

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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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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

The Friendly Society's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

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What 1,189 people are saying

The Friendly Society reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "impeccable service". Guests love the "friendly staff" and "amazing ambience". The brunch is particularly "highly recommend". While the atmosphere can be lively, the creative cocktails and diverse menu options ensure a memorable visit.
1,189 Reviews

  1. Lisa

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere was great! The service was also very good.

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  2. Prathik

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing vibe! The atmosphere is so welcoming, and the service is top-notch! A huge shoutout to Gemma for making the experience unforgettable!

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  3. Jennifer VIP

    Toronto11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was an enjoyable experience. I particularly like that the fish and chips were not cooked from frozen fish and chips.

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  4. Doreen

    Toronto2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Dined in for Eloralicious great value as you get an appetizer main and desert plus a beverage for $60.00 pp. we chose onion rings and the zucchini dish, chicken skewers over rice and the cheese tortellini dish (this was under cooked) we had both deserts and they were very rich and delicious.

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  5. Leslie

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday brunch was fantastic! Highly recommend. I’ll be back for sure!

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  6. Mark

    Las Vegas1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service Live the atmosphere inside.

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  7. Joanne

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    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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  8. Raissa

    New Orleans2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    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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  9. Karin

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    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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  10. 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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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 1189 OpenTable diners.

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

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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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