I stumbled upon this place and thought I would check it out. I have now been there Three times and have had a great experience every time. The food is excellent the service and wait times have exceeded my expectations as well. nice well-lit inviting atmosphere, I would highly recommend Carolina Steak and Rib. read more

After two adequate but uninspiring visits since they opened my wife, mother and I arrived at 5 pm and found the restaurant less than 20% full which wasn't surprising. We were seated promptly, drinks arrived as expected and our food orders were taken. From ordering until our entrees arrived took 50 minutes with a couple apologies from our server as the time passed. We soon learned that part of the delay was explained by the time it took to overcook my wife's ribeye to well from the medium rare she ordered and overcooking my steak tips and mother's burger from medium to well. My mashed potatoes were tasty and well prepared but weren't warm enough to melt butter. The waitstaff is not trained to bus empty drink glasses, salad plates and bread baskets during service. They apparently have no dessert offerings either as the check arrived unceremoniously without mention of whether we wanted anything else. It was the most disappointing meal out that my wife and I have had in quite some time. read more

Excellent food and excellent service! Highly recommend it and it is reasonably priced also. Dynamite shrimp appetizer in New York strip were phenomenal. read more

My husband's mom (my MIL) has been wanting to try this restaurant for a while. The night we went it wasn't crowded at all and we were seated right away. Ambiance is nice... lighting and seating was comfortable. The service was great! Our server was friendly and attentive. We had wine and beer... both were good (house wine). Food was very good! Steak was cooked perfectly and the shrimp was delicious. Plenty of food to take home (we had it for dinner the next night). The new manager came over to check on us and chatted for a bit. We appreciate that kind of service and attention. read more

Food and service was excellent some of the best food I have had in a long time was genuinely delicious. Dynamite shrimp and Parmesan chicken was spectacular. read more

Me and my family decided to give this place one more try. We have been there three times now and every time it has been rough. I ordered buffalo chicken wrap and veggies my wife ordered a steak. The veggies were terrible and her Mac and Cheese was ice cold. The steak had no flavor. Not to mention her sweet tea tasted like soap. read more

The waitress was very nice, but the wait times are not at all worth the food. We had a party of 12 for a birthday and while the food all came out at the same time, it took almost an hour for the appetizer to arrive and another 30 minutes from that for the rest of the food to arrive. It is expensive and the food is mediocre at best. I ordered a filet mignon cooked medium and I got a well done steak that looked and tasted like a sirloin. Also annoying that it took so long because most of our food was cold. Unfortunately the birthday person's plate was also adorned with a hair from one of the cooks. They did not offer to remove the meal from the bill, we had to ask for it to be removed. Just a pretty disappointing experience for extremely overpriced food. We won't be back. Update: Just talked to the birthday person and they confirmed that the "re-made" plate also had a hair on it. Disgusting!!! Do better!! read more

Just left after being seated - 10 minutes later no one assisted- NOT BUSY- we were only one in BIG MIDDLE SECTION ONE WAITRESS made eye contact but didn't speak or offer to help Left for another restaurant read more

Service was fine. Burger was a little undercooked, and a bit salty. I don't think I'd recommend this place, but if you're passing through and it's one of the only places open, you'll probably be fine. read more

My baby devoured my blackened Alfredo pasta, a dish I love. My husband had the 18oz steak with mashed potatoes and Macc and cheese. The sweet butter bread was delicious, We asked for more. The load skin potato we recommended. The friendly waiter talked to our little girl and boy and let them voice their opinions and was so sweet to them hearing them out. read more

We, as well as another group of customers, waited for over an hour for food. I'm not sure what the problem was today 2/10/26. I asked to speak with the manager upon leaving and was told there was not one at the restaurant. The server was sad, she waited 15 minutes to come back and tell me they were out of the entre I ordered. Another party of three were seated after us, got their food, paid and left, and we were still waiting on food. The server was extremely nervous, her inexperienced came through loud and clear. If this is the best Lincolnton can do, you should close your doors. The restaurant was not busy. The cook couldn't handle the few orders that were going to the kitchen. We do not plan on going back. Tom S. read more

Service was slow and food subpar. Very clean restaurant and courteous waitstaff but not sure that's enough. Great location but this could be a failure in the making. read more

Service was amazing. Had the large ribeye salad and baked potatoe .. sweet tea Everything was perfection. Thank you read more

Service is really slow at lunchtime, but the food's not half bad kind of pricey but nice atmosphere read more

Carolina Steak & Rib - Steakhouses Near Me - Lincolnton, North Carolina

Really enjoyed the fried fish. Breading was amazing and it was served hot. Went really well with the coleslaw. I want to try everything on the menu. The Yadkin Reisling was also really good. I never order white wine but I figured I should since I ordered fish. Excellent choice. My brother ordered a Caesar salad and added chicken, and was raving about it. You can't go wrong here. I'll be back! read more

Stopped in for early dinner. Whitney was great at the bar. Ordered the 16oz pork chop, medium. Was served warm rolls and butter for a starter, delicious. Pork chop was cooked perfectly and was tender and juicy and was thick!..The homemade mustard sauce was a nice addition. Definitely will be returning to try the steak or ribs! read more

Carolina Steak & Rib - 16oz bone in pork chop, baked potato, seasonal mixed vegetables - Steakhouses Near Me - Lincolnton, North Carolina

I think they'll make it in Lincolnton. We have been twice and it was clean, comfortable and the food is good. Good job guys and gals. read more

Few servers , few visits to the table . Food was ok , but the wait ruined the experience.

Food was terrible. Had steak and it was over cooked and tough. We waited over an hour to eat after being seated. Under staffed and poor service. read more

So excited to have another good restaurant in Lincolnton. We needed a good option for steak. Really love that they are open on Mondays as not much is. The service was very fast we got everything really quick after ordering. The waitress was nice and did a good job making sure we were checked on. The potato skin appetizer was excellent they had crispy edges and had good flavor. The filet was well seasoned and like cutting into butter it was so tender. Chicken Tenders were good and fries were crispy. Only thing I wouldn't recommend is the onion straws they were kind of a pile of mush. Peach Cobbler dessert had good crust. Great family restaurant with reasonable prices for what they are offering. Please be patient as they are new in town and still managing some minor kinks. read more

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My husband and I had dinner there. The steaks were cooked perfect. My fillet was very tender. Nice side salad and the ranch dressing is very good. If you go you MUST get the mozzarella sticks. They are made fresh daily and are amazing!!!! The staff were friendly and attentive. Love the decor. It can be a little loud at times. read more

Carolina Steak & Rib - 8 ounce fillet with steamed veggies and house salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Lincolnton, North Carolina

The service was great and the food was delicious. I had the 12oz ribeye with a baked sweet potato and enjoyed every bite.

Food was tasty, not over seasoned and deliciously hot. I ordered half-caff coffee and was treated to both being freshly brewed. Our waitress, Cheryl B. was friendly and very attentive to our table needs and our takeout order being piping hot when we were ready to leave. The ambiance was family friendly with no loud music in the background. The tone of conversations was calm and not overstimulating, even keeping the little ones happy and cheerful. It was a delight to have friendly, efficient service in a peaceful setting. read more

The food and service is very good. This is a pleasant atmosphere. The food came out quickly and was cooked accurately to order.

service. excellent. Everyone is so nice and friendly. Food was delicious. We had prime rib, ribs and pasta All were very good

Everything about Carolina Steak & Rib is basic. The decor is plain, which means that it isn't the sort of place you would want to go for a special occasion. My filet was cooked appropriately but completely lacked any additional seasoning. The fries and baked potatoes were also plain, while my biggest complaint was that the salads were the pre-packaged type that you could buy from a store. Our service was fine, but the menu is far too expensive for a restaurant that lacks anything special. I would rather drive the twenty extra minutes it takes to eat at a better steakhouse. read more

this place is an absolute joke. brought me a ribeye when I asked for a New York strip, not much knowledge for service or steaks. whole order a complete debacle. read more

It was my first visit. The food was great, our server was phenominal. The price was more than we would expect to pay. But I still hope Carolina Steak and Ribs has a lot g and prosperous business in our little town. read more

Steaks are always cooked as order and cannot leave without dessert. Definitely worth the drive.

Marlene was our server and did a phenomenal job caring for our needs. She was very attentive. We had salmon and steak. The steak was Pittsburghed and cooked to perfection. Salmon was excellent and juicy. Rolls were delicious and managers were on hand to welcome you. A little pricey but you get what you pay for. We will definitely return. Nice environment. Great steakhouse was needed in L-town! read more

if I could leave no stars I would. We waited an hour for a sweet potato and broc and cheddar soup. The soup came with no spoon and I had to wait 15 mins to finally get a spoon. I attempted to eat it with a fork After asking two servers to get me a spoon. The sweet potato was cold. It was so cold it would not melt the butter. My date ordered tips and a sweet potato. It was also Cold. Manager came and reassured us she wanted us to have hot food. We waited another 10 minutes and the food was still cold. We boxed it up to take home. The manager took 50 percent off the food. We took the food home and the steak tips were terrible and the sweet potatoes we're stringy. Later after going to get a manager we noticed our waitress sitting down on her phone. That's probably why our food was cold Even though they took 50 percent off our bill, they really should have paid us. It was terrible. These two people will not be visiting this place again. Come on Lincolnton. Bring in some better restaurants!!!!!!! read more

My wife and I both are foodies. We have traveled the world and all around the country in search of fantastic foods and service. We happened upon this place after a show and to celebrate my sister in law's birthday. It was our first time there and I don't know, when we first sat down, it was touch and go, as we apparently were seated in an area that did not have wait staff. We actually had to flag down a waitress, and I must say, I am glad we did. Francis was absolutely marvelous. She made us feel like a part of her family and made sure that everything was perfect. She made some fantastic suggestions and was so very warm and friendly. She is a keeper. I had the new york strip done medium, and it was fantastic. My wife had the mahi mahi special and as I am not a fish person I tasted hers and it was absolutely delicious. My sister in law had the rib tips, and she said they were very very good. We came to understand that this is a relatively new place and I hate to give it such high marks because i'm sure it will be busy next time we visit. The atmosphere, the service, the food made for this an absolutely wonderful experience, especially after such a great show that we saw in town. We shall return, thank you again, Francis.For such a great night. read more

The food was absolutely amazing, my entire family was blown away at how good each item was. Between us we got 2 steaks which were cooked perfectly and if you add the cowboy seasoning be ready for an experience because it was so good. The fried shrimp was incredible!! The kids menu was great as well, the pricing was better than any other restaurant we've ever been to. Each kids item is under 6$ for an entire meal. The staff were very kind and helpful. Our waitress did an amazing job of keeping up with whatever we needed. The manager even came by to check on us to insure everything was as it should be. We will always recommend this restaurant to everyone we know!! read more

Celebrating our 32nd wedding anniversary tonight, We were greeted and seated promptly. We ordered the Ribeye (medium) with loaded potatoe & Filet Mignon (med. rare) with Caesar salad and in season vegetables. Steaks were cooked perfectly and were tender & juicy, salad dressing is perfect, veggies, especially squash, would do better grilled instead of steamed since they hold a lot of water and some seasoning needed, Our server, Mrs. Hull was very attentive and a pleasure dealing with, as well as the other attendants that were helping each other to be sure we, as well as other patrons, were satisfied. 4 stars for the atmosphere is only because the acoustics aren't the best, and it's kind of loud in the dining room, making it difficult to have a conversation. But we are very pleased and will return as often as we can. read more

Food is great. Never had a bad experience. Ribeye steak is the best. The wait staff is always prompt.

My ribs were cold, however, they did offer another rack but I didn't have time to wait. The waitress's didn't seem to know who was supposed to wait on who and left us waiting o good while. Steak prices were high compared to our typical restaurant, Texas Roadhouse in Gastonia. read more

Thank you to Wendy S for taking good care of us on our first visit. We ordered steak tips and they were delicious. Updates to the restaurant are very nice. We would recommend. read more

Wife ordered beef tips medium, served well done and burnt. I ordered a fillet medium, served medium well. Wife's meal had to be replaced. Fillet looked like a ribeye. Seating is too close-people 2 feet to our left, right, and behind. Poor meal and still charged full price. read more

This was our 4th time eating at this establishment. A bit disappointed. Had to dry my seat off before sitting down. Food was cold when it came out. Server apologized, however someone from management or kitchen manager should have apologized. We weren't the only ones with mess up from the kitchen. Send the pasta/chicken dish back. Seemed to be hurried to finish my salad. Server came by and asked if we'd like to go cups. I asked that they give us a few minutes so I could finish my dinner. Server went straight to get the to go cups and check. No sooner did she leave than the person bussing the table come and hover until we left. There were servers sitting at tables with customers and talking. Something was definitely off this trip. Not sure if there want any management on site or if things are going downhill. I'll have to give it some time before I return. read more

The bar definitely has a problem with their drains. It smells like sewage so bad at the bar. Don't know why they would even have it open it smells so bad. read more