Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

The food was excellent with plenty of choices! We had the fried chicken, Mac and cheese, mashed…read morepotatoes and gravy. The peach cobbler and banana pudding were easily the best I've had, besides my mom's and grandmother's !!! Great tea and lemonade too! Staff/owner were friendly and helpful!!

Alright, so this is a hard one to write because I want it to be super positive but I've definitely…read moregot some critiques. Let's talk positives first. They have tons of options! And offer specials each day. Lots of meat options and veggie options. Including salad, which isn't always available in a homestyle southern restaurant. The roasted potatoes that are available only on Fridays were my favorite part of the platter. So flavorful and perfectly seasoned. The Mac n cheese was also very good. Creamy and cheesy. The hush puppies were HUGE and very crispy. Loved them. I ordered along with two coworkers. Coworker one is now in love with this place and wants to order at least once a week. Coworker two ordered meatloaf and said it was quite tasty. Negatives: Be prepared for the salt!!!!! We ordered from here twice. We got the chicken pie both times and it was wayyyyy to salty. The first order I was able to combine with the potatoes and Mac n cheese to make it edible. But the second order, all the sides were salty too and I ended up not being able to finish most of the plate. It was also disappointing because I'd ordered chicken tenders but received the chicken pie instead. While I'm wary of ordering in the future because the food is salty, my coworker loves it and we'll order again. Hopefully I can explore more of the menu and find the perfect dish and come back for a higher rating.

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Extra Roll or Cornbread, black eyed peas

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It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar

3.9(725 reviews)

40.1 mi

This is a decent four-star Southern bar near the Duke campus. We were driving through town, and we…read morestopped here before visiting the local botanical garden. There's plenty of paid street parking in the area. The interior is a bit dark inside, minimal ambient light from the outside, TVs around the bar. Lunch arrived quickly, I had the patty melt which was a bit over salted, but not too bad. Service from Makena was overall decent, nothing exceptionally bad or good. Pricing for lunch averaged just over $20 per person, including the "included gratuity." It's a fine Place to get standard bar food.

We were driving from Columbia, South Carolina to Richmond, Virginia today and decided to stop in…read moreDurham for some lunch around noon. This place is located in the downtown area of Durham on the second floor of a red brick building. There is plenty of patio, bar and dining room seating. It was a little hot for the patio so we sat at one of the tables in the dining room. The menu offers a handful of appetizers and salads, as well as about twenty lunch entrees. I went with the NC pulled pork sandwich. It also had coleslaw on the sandwich. Side options included fries, salad, Brussel sprouts, or onion rings. I went with the brussel sprouts and they were very tasty. My husband had the patty melt with French fries. The fries were a generous and tasty portion. His patty melt was very salty, though. Service was pretty quick.

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Fred Chason's Grandsons

4.0(211 reviews)

36.8 mi

Absolutely loved our meal! Great variety!…read more We took some friends after church! They hadn't been in years! They loved it and will start going more often.

This local restaurant is a go to place for all of your favorite southern foods. A little difficult…read moreto find because their sign out front is broken. Picnic table casual dining with buffet. Very friendly waitress. I like how there are so many dishes to try out and you can get just a little or a large amount. Seems that mostly locals only know about it and it is a legacy restaurant handed down from the original Chason. They have some original signage / memorabilia hanging up inside from the original restaurant. First time my son ate some of those kinds of foods like chitlins- he didn't know what they were but still ate them. Nice experience.

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Prices as of 10 Sept 2011 *they could change tomorrow so do not hold me to these*

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Joyce & Family Restaurant and Catering

3.7(148 reviews)

20.9 mi

I stoped here for lunch on Sunday afternoon. I had not been…read morehere in several years but the good cooking is still happening here. I love supporting local businesses and the people here are always super friendly. This is a buffet, but they weigh the food and you pay by the pound. I thought it was all you can eat but found out differently today. I had my plate loaded with mostly veggies and one piece of chicken. It was more money than I expected and would normally spend for lunch, but I was really full when I was done. Got a piece of yellow cake with chocolate icing that was really good too. Not a fancy place but great food!

We family restaurant found the food to be hot. Very tasty. Can't wait to try it again.read more

Locally sourced ingredients

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PORK CHOPS & GRAVY @ $6.99 a pound $8.06 Not a bad price though.

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PARKING LOT

Biscuitville

Staff is very friendly, and food is always well prepared. I frequent this location often, and it…read morenever disappoints.

Today 12/22/25 My husband and I took our family visiting from out of town to Biscuitville, to eat…read moresince we are traveling to see other family. There were six of us one person in their seventies. We decided to eat in and then get on the road. After ordering our food I went to get us a table. All tables were dirty as well as the floor. They seemed to have been busy so okay perhaps understandable? I returned to the counter to ask the young lady who took our order if someone could clean off the table for us. She replied yes but after some time I had to ask again. I was told by another young lady that the young girl I had already asked would do it as soon as she had a chance. After several more minutes, I asked who the manager was? I told her that my sister in- law was now cleaning the tables but the floor was very dirty . She said, that someone would clean it but that they were very busy. Not sure about the drive thru but at that point only two persons were in the store. Finally the young lady came to clean the table when I asked if she could sweep under the table ,her exact words were, " we only do that at the end of the day". I did inform the manager who said this was wrong and that she needed more training. The floor was swept but I am disappointed even with the manager's attitude. If you have customers who want to dine in how is the cleanliness of your establishment less important than those who are ordering? Wouldn't you make sure that customers could sit and eat in a clean space a priority? Not a good look. Ty.

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Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen

4.1(1.1k reviews)

27.9 mi

As always the food was excellent! The Campfire Steak was cooked to perfection! Pork Schnitzel and…read morethe Brick chicken was amazing! Hot, fresh, and large quantity. As always had to take home. Jessica our Server represented the restaurant in a very professional manner. Attentive, knowledgeable, and engaging. Great sense of humor. The ambiance was welcoming. Great for date night! One of our favorite go to restaurants! Will keep coming back!

There's always something exciting about trying authentic Southern cuisine, and Lucky 32 absolutely…read moredelivered. We stopped by on a Sunday morning and the place was buzzing--I'm guessing many diners were coming from church. Thankfully we made a reservation because every table seemed to fill up quickly. To kick things off, we each ordered a refreshing Lone Rider wheat beer along with two appetizers. The Shoestring Okra Fries were a fun twist on a Southern classic--crispy, lightly seasoned with chili citrus seasoning, and even better dipped in the tangy lime mayo. We also shared the Artichoke Dip, which arrived bubbling hot, creamy, and perfect for spreading on the toasted bread. For brunch, we went with two very different dishes, and both were excellent. The Asparagus & Mushroom Omelet was fluffy and packed with flavor from the goat cheese and pickled onions, while the buttery biscuit with jam on the side was a nice Southern touch. The Fried Green Tomato & Bacon Benedict was the standout of the meal. Crispy fried green tomatoes, perfectly poached eggs, smoky bacon, and rich hollandaise came together beautifully without feeling overly heavy. We couldn't leave without one more treat. The Strawberry Kiwi Margarita was bright, fruity, and balanced with just enough tequila and a zesty spiced citrus rim to keep it refreshing. To finish, we shared an Affogato, the perfect ending with creamy ice cream and a shot of hot espresso. If you're planning a Sunday brunch in Cary, make a reservation--you'll be glad you did. We'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

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Lula and Sadie’s

3.9(242 reviews)

39.0 mi

Visiting from Chicago for Black August (my first time in NC). My friend wanted to check this place…read moreout and so we did! We made a reservation online for Sunday brunch. We reserved for the rooftop but unfortunately they were short staffed and so we sat in the main restaurant area with live musicians! It was a nice pivot! The ambiance in the restaurant is very pleasant! It's bright, has beautiful Black art in the wall, and feels spacious, and yet cozy. I ordered the L&S loaded grits and my friend had the red velvet pancakes and chicken. I enjoyed the grits, very flavorful and filling. They were "juicier" than I'm used to but that may be a regional difference from what I'm accustomed to! My friend's chicken and waffles were amazing! The waffles tasted like a mix between a donut, cake and a waffle! Really tasty! Our server was also very attentive and kind! It was a great experience! Would recommend!

Y'all. This is truly a gem. A dear friend and I are having…read morea girls' weekend in Durham and were looking for an unpretentious dinner spot with great food. We frikkin' found it! Quaint, spotless, Frank Sinatra & Sam Cooke playing thru the speakers, a lovely server & bartender, and the food... For mains, I had the Duck Gumbo with a side of collards & my friend had the Angry Yard Bird Mac & Cheese. Everything was an impressively elevated version of familiar comfort food. BUT, Y'ALL, we shared the fried green tomatoes for a starter. Now, I've eaten fried green tomatoes many times in many, many places. These were the best I've ever had. Hands down. No contest. The pimento cheese just takes them to an entirely different level. I'm sure I'll be thinking about them long after I leave NC. Ugh. Can you make friends with food and then miss it when you're away? Apparently so. For your own sake, get yourself to Lula and Sadie's and order those fried green tomatoes.

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Abigail's Tea Room

4.4(11 reviews)

55.1 mi

Real home cooked food. The best fried chicken you can find anywhere. The service is great they…read moretreat you like family. They are short on staff so get there a little early otherwise you'll wait a little.

Such a lovely atmosphere for such amazingly delicious food at a great price!! The service is speedy…read moreand so very kind!

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Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar

4.4(165 reviews)

40.5 mi

I came to visit Durham for the first time in a long time And was pleasantly surprised to see all…read morethe new and exciting restaurants. A friend suggested we try this place. We made a reservation and were seated upon arrival. Our host was Anthony, I think his name was, with a keen interest for ginkgo trees. He was very attentive, friendly and extremely helpful. He took her order and had some good suggestions. I was craving shrimp and grits which was probably the most unique shrimp and grits. I've had ever. Very distinct flavor and still very rich and familiar. The shrimp were large and juicy as well as remained crunchy overall cooked very well. We also had the summer tomato and burata salad which was really refreshing and delicious. My friend ordered the mac and cheese which is a hefty serving size. Definitely a shareable side or a main for one person. Our host came to check on us frequently, our Waters never went empty. Other hosts were also helping check in on us which was nice. The restaurant itself is large. Booth tables available, which made for a cozy environment. We ended the night with some brownie a la mode, which was the perfect dessert to have on a hot summer day. Overall the experience was amazing, great food and incredibly nice people. Definitely Miss miss the southern hospitality of Durham. Definitely recommend a try here at plum Southern kitchen & bar.

Stopped by for dinner and sat outside with our dog- VERY dog friendly, relaxing classical music…read moreoutside, with some cute decor- including flowers and lights. The menu had recently changed so we got to try quite a few new items. We tried the panzanella- sweet corn, red beans, heirloom tomato, patty pan squash, pea tendrills, and a roasted red pepper vinaigrette. This dish was my favorite of the night- small but shareable, entire dish was refreshing and all the flavors and textures went together so well. For dinner I ordered the roasted chicken and the baked mac and cheese with bacon. The roasted chicken was juicy and tasty, and a bit sweet with the bourbon ginger and plum reduction, but the mac and cheese seemed dry and overcooked. We also ordered the buttermilk cheddar biscuits- that taste slightly undercooked (in a good way), so the texture was soft and chewy (and amazing). The honey butter and large maldon salt granules made the biscuits perfect. They were so good we ordered a second order!! I would definitely return to Plum, for both the food and hospitality.

Big bar, small plates.

Monday night special. Honey-smoked ham, Brussels sprouts, sweet potato succotash, southern cheese grits.

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Beef stroganoff with a mushroom cream sauce, pickled onion, & mustard seed.

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Jenny H.

6 years ago

Before the shutdown, quality of food and service had declined at this location. High turnover of waitstaff and Managers. We went to try it again now that it has reopened. Our family went there about a week ago to eat but was told we could not sit together. Only 4 to a table (We have 6 children) and we were told that we were probably not even able to sit in the same section. They implied that they were not even going to try to sit us in same section. We have no problem with their rules but there should have been a sign on the door saying they were only seating families 4 or less instead of making us wait and then telling us. The host also made a very derogatory comment about our family size which was not appreciated. It seems my family is the reason for the Covid19 outbreak. I guess they are only a family friendly restaurant if your family fits their description read more

Leigh D.

3 months ago

I was very disappointed with my experience at the Cracker Barrel in Sanford, NC. The food was honestly some of the worst I've had at a Cracker Barrel. It was cold, lacked flavor, and seemed like it had been sitting out for a while. The quality was nowhere near what I expected. The customer service was just as disappointing. The staff seemed uninterested, communication was poor, and we didn't feel welcomed or valued as customers. Overall, the combination of poor food and bad service made for a very unpleasant dining experience. I usually enjoy Cracker Barrel, but this visit completely missed the mark. I hope management addresses these issues because this location has a lot of room for improvement. read more

Daniel N.

4 years ago

We love this place! Great food and great service! We've never had an issue with food or wait times! The shop is always fun to walk around in afterwards! I highly recommend this place! read more

Terrance S.

8 years ago

Worst quality and service I have ever had. Wrong food. Under cooked. Manager could care less Never ever ever going back read more

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