Small town charm meets big city cuisine, in a rustic, vintage building. Service was outstanding,…read moreas were the drinks and food. The hardest part was choosing a drink from the aptly named, southern inspired menu. Should I have the Hell in a Handbasket, Mama's Switch, or a That'll do Pig? You can't go wrong. Sized were much larger than expected and priced far below similar type restaurants we have patronized in larger towns. For dinner, I had the filet, medium rare, and it was perfectly seasoned and cooked. That shouldn't make a restaurant stand out, but based on recent experiences, it was a delight. Dessert was a hot bread pudding accompanied by vanilla ice cream. Superb. Stop by this gem of a place if you are in the area. Lots of cute shops nearby, too.

2026 June 17, 18:03; Elkin NC…read more Parking - 2 Downtown street parking is hit and miss. Location - 4 Prime location for walking downtown Decor/Ambiance - 3 rustic Customer Service - 4 much improved Pricing - 2 / 3 based on surrounding it is pricey, especially in this economy. However, the food is very good. Food Flavor - Presentation - Product Variety - 2 few selections. However, the selections seem targeted to offer a spectrum of flavors. Restrooms - Cleanliness- 4 very clean and orderly Seating- 3 limited,, but may be adequate depending on the evening. Time To Order - 4 quick to take our orders Time To Food Arrival - 3 average Conceal Carry Allowed - no signage This is a return for us. Time to see what has improved and if there are any areas that have slipped. The service has improved and I found it to be very pleasant and professional. The food flavors are still well prepared and Amazing!

This place is absolutely outstanding. They are consistent, attentive, and kind. Definitely pay them…read morea visit if you are in the area.

I love a good, local spot with daily features. Buddy's Place checked all of the boxes. My friends…read moreand I arrived around 10:45. They stop serving breakfast at 11:00. I am more of a lunch person, but my two friends were able to order breakfast before the cut off at 11:00. Their daily breakfast special for $7.99 is a great deal. Our waitress, Amber, was so friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. Since it was my first visit, I followed her suggestions and chose the chicken tenders with okra and mac and cheese. Having the bread option of hush puppies was a nice surprise. I would return to Buddy's just to have the hush puppies again. Their homemade ranch was delicious with the lightly breaded chicken tenders and the okra was so good. Okra is not something I order often, but I really enjoyed it. The decor is very interesting. I can appreciate all of the old time touches and the variety of taxidermy animals. I am sure my 7 year old would be fascinated. Overall, a fantastic first experience. Will definitely return.

We've been here many times and never left a review. Thought…read moreit was time to fix that! We had lunch here today and it was perfect, like every other visit in the past. Owner is always checking the see if everything is okay... Service is always excellent and the food very good too. Dining area is nice and relaxing. See ya'll again next trip to Asheboro !

I haven't eaten at Magnolia 23 in a few years and was in Asheboro so I decided to try it again. The…read morerestaurant was full at lunch time but we didn't have trouble getting a table. The server was really nice and gave us plenty of time to order. I ordered the fried chicken smothered in gravy. It was good but I felt like the gravy was a bit lacking. I really loved the Mac and cheese! I also ordered a cup of chili and it was good but not amazing. We ended the meal with a piece of fried apple pie. It was very good! It wasn't too sweet but had a great apple flavor. Overall a good experience but it could have been better.

I ordered a California omelette meal, which was changed to a build-your-own after adding chicken. I…read morewas charged $1.50 for sour cream and $3.00 something for decaf coffee, although I requested regular coffee. I asked for the sour cream to be removed since I didn't order it and was told it would be taken off. I also requested the coffee be removed because it was decaf and not what I asked for. The owner said both charges would be removed, but they remained on the bill. The food was not satisfactory, and staff were heard speaking negatively about us while we were still present. My waitress Holly was amazing thank you so much. The owner seems to have issues with accountability.

Local fav. The breakfast is the best but lunch also always is delicious. Never had a bad experience…read morehere!

BEWARE!! The food was horrible!! Got the fried shrimp & it was a dark heavy batter & had the worst…read moreaftertaste. Waitress never asked us how our food was!! When we left guy checking us out did & we told him it was awful. He said hmmmm that will be $38. No sorry or offer to discount. When I told him I'd let google know he called some lady up who argued with me & told us we did not tell our waitress & our waitress came back several times. No she did not & she never asked. Treated terrible by this lady like we were lying & we left 2 whole plates of food behind. Have never been spoken so rudely to. Stay away from this place. Hoping we don't get sick!!

Awesome food! Awesome service!…read moreAwesome experience! FYi Cash Only This place is a worth the drive. The ootions and freshness was unreal.

I relocated to Charlotte from Louisiana and this place is spot on from food to service.read more

As a girl born in Texas, a really good chicken fried steak is practically part of my DNA. It's one…read moreof those comfort foods I don't eat often because it's so rich--but when I see it on a menu, it absolutely catches my attention. That's exactly what drew me to The Southern Pecan in SouthPark. Here in the South, they call it country fried steak, and I'm happy to report this one did not disappoint. I met a colleague there for lunch, and everything about the experience felt easy from the start. The restaurant is located in Phillips Place, a lovely little shopping area that feels a bit polished and upscale--with shops like Orvis, Tory Burch, and even a Restoration Hardware restaurant nearby. They do offer valet parking, which is a nice touch, though honestly parking is easy enough on your own. We had reservations through OpenTable and were seated on the patio, which was absolutely delightful for this time of year in Charlotte. The weather was perfect, the setting was relaxed, and the service started off warm and welcoming right away. Now, the food. The country fried steak was beautifully cooked--crispy on the outside, tender inside, and served with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy that hit all the nostalgic notes from my Texas upbringing. I paired it with a vegetable side (I believe it was broccoli or corn), and it was a classic Southern plate done right. We also enjoyed a couple of cocktails, and to finish, we split a praline bread pudding, which felt like the perfect Southern ending to the meal--sweet, comforting, and indulgent without being overwhelming. The staff was friendly and attentive, and one of the things I continue to appreciate about Charlotte is how easy it is to connect with people. We even chatted with diners at nearby tables, which added to that welcoming, community feel that makes dining out here so enjoyable--especially for someone coming from the Bay Area. Prices felt fair for the quality, the setting, and the portion sizes, and overall the experience left a great impression. Bottom line: If you're craving a solid Southern classic like country fried steak--or just want a relaxed patio lunch in a charming part of SouthPark--The Southern Pecan is definitely worth a visit. And as someone happily eating my way through Charlotte and the Southeast, this stop was another reminder that the journey has been a delicious one.

Cheeseburger wrap and substituted fried okra for fries. Fresh and yummy. My wife had the buffalo…read morechicken wrap with sweet potato fries. All of it was better than expected! Down home country atmosphere and really good service. They had a very limited beer selection but it was okay. The food was great!

We needed an alternative while our favorite buffet was closed following a fire. Great…read moredisappointment. The selection was SMALL and then the quality was POOR. One visit was all it took. NEVER AGAIN. Heck, they can't even make sweet tea.