We always stop here on our way to Fort Bragg and this restaurant never disappoints whether it's for…read morebreakfast or lunch. The food is incredibly delicious. The servers provide you with that southern hospitality and are extremely welcoming, and they really take care of their customers which is very nice to see. If you're driving down 95 north or south and you want some good food at a very reasonable price please consider stopping here. You will not be disappointed.

If you're judging this place by its looks, don't. Tucked beside the grocery store of the same name…read morein a strip mall, Smith's Red & White has that no-frills country diner vibe. It's unassuming...and absolutely packed at weekday lunch for good reason. Even with a full house, we were seated quickly, and the service was outstanding. I never caught our server's name, but she was wonderful. Everyone here treats customers like neighbors instead of table numbers. We even watched servers pull up a chair to chat with regulars about what to order. That's not slow service--that's small-town hospitality at its finest. My husband ordered a burger and fries, and let me tell you--that burger came stacked, fresh, and delicious. I had the house-made pimento cheese sandwich with onion rings. The pimento cheese wasn't quite my preferred style, but it was still tasty. The fries and onion rings were standard, but they did the job. A word of warning: if you ask for "everything" on your burger, be prepared for the kitchen to interpret that very creatively. Chili? Sure. Whatever else they can find? Quite possibly. Consider yourself warned! One thing I'd love to see improved is pricing. The menu and hot bar don't list prices, so you're ordering with a little faith. Also, the sweet tea lives up to its Southern reputation--it is sweet. Thankfully, you can mix it with unsweet tea if your dentist would prefer you did. We didn't try the hot bar, but watching plates of meat-and-two sides come out made me second-guess my order. And don't even get me started on the desserts. The cobbler and banana pudding looked downright sinful. If you're looking for fancy, keep driving. If you're looking for genuine Southern hospitality, hearty home cooking, and a dining room where strangers chat while waiting in line, you've found your spot.

Food: We had cheesesteaks that were fantastic! We also were given a very large portion of well…read moreseasoned, hot fries. My daughter had a cheeseburger that she thought was excellent also. Atmosphere: Small, diner feel. Very clean! Customer Service: We ordered ours to go, so we didn't the "eat in" experience. Price: Priced fair for the food and experience. Conclusion: I highly recommend Brian's Cheesesteaks! You won't be disappointed.

Came in on a Friday just before lunch. Got a table ans was attended to quickly. Ordered wings and…read morechicken tenders. Food came quickly. Chicken tenders were very rubbery and chewy. Wings were overcooked but edible. Fries were very good and fresh. Waitress offered to take chicken tenders off bill. I declined and paid for all the meal. Food was just not very good. Service Was excellent

I just had another delightful meal at Smithfield's. I got the large barbecue platter and it was…read moreoutstanding as usual. I've been to many of their different restaurants and it's amazing how consistent the quality is.

*update May 17, 2026…read more The local manager reached out and I'm impressed. No excuses, but an apology and they are sending a gift card. Here's what I value--old school customer service--I will try them again when we travel that way because they reached out to do the right thing. I'm hopeful and will give them another try. The folks there were frantically trying to fill orders and I'll give them credit. However, when we picked up our order (it wasn't ready on time), it was wrong, awful quality and ended up being inedible. The pulled pork lacked flavor, the portions of the sides was small and the Brunswick Stew was nasty. And I love Brunswick Stew. The pecan pie was some kind of gross blob of gel that tastes nothing like pecan pie. I'm so utterly disappointed. For context, we'd been traveling all day and just wanted some comfort food in our bellies and rest up for the rest of our trip. Such a bummer.

I've driven over 3 million miles in NC and have eaten at almost every restaurant throughout the…read morestate. This is my favorite southern country style food I have ever had.

It's a little different than any Cafe that you run into. Their food is sometimes semi-greasy but…read moreit's not bad at all. They're extremely busy. Very friendly and a lot more like a cafeteria style setup for the ambiance. I've been here a couple of times and we've never been disappointed

Why 5 stars? Because the food was delicious, Service was…read moreamazing, ambiance was chill. We went on a holiday and fortunately for us we did not have to wait a long time. I think we waited 2 minutes before we were seated lol. I had seen this restaurant once before and totally forgot about it until we were in the area and wanted seafood. The hubby is not a big crab boil fan so he usually opts for a fried seafood dinner. They have your usual menu items....pick your preference of seafood, seasoning and spice level. It was cheaper for us (myself & the cubs) to get the family platter instead of individual meals. Let me tell you something!! It did NOT disappoint!! Food was prepared fresh and very flavorful & plentiful. We decided on the Big Bang with a medium spice level. Our server was very nice and friendly and didn't mind answering a few questions and making sure our food was to our liking. Per usual, the hubby ordered a shrimp and fish platter which was also a nice portion. This is a great restaurant, so much so I have recommended it to several people!

Stopped in for lunch with a couple of old dawgs (dad and his buddy) and we all left feeling the…read moresame kinda way - happy. Service is quick and friendly - the young ladies really were on their game at getting you situated and taking your order. Food came with the right amount of time (shows that freshness without making you wait too long, and delivered as promised. I foot the Maryland crab cakes and dries, it was good. Pricing is fair, food was tasty and the service was sweet, I will be back! I imagine this place is hopping on weekends/evenings. The atmosphere, vibe and food would ensure people line up.

Amazing food and service. It's best to go early otherwise there is a wait. The back room can be a…read more little cramped when there's a lot of folks but we enjoyed it very much.

If you are a steak person and don't mind high prices - you will probably like it. I love steak but…read morethe prices were high and what I really hated was that they left the sour cream on the table. It was warm. Not even cold. And the package says keep refrigerated. You get a potato and it's a limited menu - and I love sour cream but I couldn't eat it - it smelled and looked bad and I have a sensitive stomach for that sort of thing. The steak was cooked perfectly and tasted great. The salad bar was great. The server never even asked how my meal was. I didn't even have a chance to ask for cold sour cream. The filet pictured was the 4oz filet for $35.

Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover…read more At first glance Doug Saul's doesn't look very promising. In fact, it's somewhat of a turn-off. But once you get past appearances, the place begins to grow on you. I pushd ahead and am glad I did. I've been back several times since, and enjoyed every meal I'd had here. The Fries Oysters are my favorite. They're lightly coated, fried to perfection, plump and juicy. The fried Fish and Fried Shrimp are also excellent. And don't overlook the BBQ - very good Eastern North Carolina style with just the right touch of vinegar. We also liked the Hushpuppies, Green Beans, Brunswick Stew and Pastry; but could not recommend the Cole Slaw or Banana Pudding.

Got two dinners to go. Everything was really good! Chopped barbecue excellent as well as the fried…read moreflounder. All the sides were delicious -- collards, Brunswick stew, slaw, and yams. The hush puppies were a standout too - they actually tasted like cornmeal. Portions very generous and a great value-- will be eating leftovers for dinner tonight! Staff was very personable and friendly to out-of-town northerners too :)

Bustin a gut is one of the few restaurants downtown Rocky mount. Despite this they pay attention to…read morequality. I got fish and grits which was delicious but a little over salted. Our waitress was nice and made good recommendations. This is nice for a family meal. There is also a bar available.

Waited 1:10 for food, and they were not very busy, a few tables inside, and a few call in orders…read more Food was good, not too greasy, seasoned well. It was a bit pricy for the amount of food you get. Drink machine was out of order and they only had Tea (not good), lemonade (great), and water. Environment is cool, nice seafood bar feel to it.