So we are traveling and I went on the yelp and I saw this place had four stars. Well it needs to…read morehave five stars. Service was great and the food OMG so fresh it's insane. My Husband enjoyed his Reuben. I got soup and a half sandwich and I'm struggling to finish the sandwich. What should I tell you. Great persons. Thank you for the great service and the great food.

Came on a bust Saturday Evening - staff was super friendly and ambiance was inviting…read more Fried pickle sticks came out popping out and tasty. The French dip sandwich was hot and fresh. The side of mac and cheese bites were a prefect combo. The smothered chicken platter was disappointing... chicken was over cooked and tough ... the canned mushrooms were ice cold and the cheese appeared almost burnt. The Cole slaw side was too sour.

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.

Great BBQ every time! Fast and friendly service. We always stop here on our way back from the…read moreRaleigh area and bring some home.

*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.

Very basic food. Didn't appreciate the Trump signage. Very plain burger. Only American cheese…read moreavailable.

Family run grill that has delicious food. The waiters are very friendly and serve you quickly. I…read morehighly recommend.

This was our first time experiencing Daniel's Casual Fine Dining. I really like the ambiance…read moreinside, great place for a date night or a special family occasion. Our server was quite nice and was able to answer our menu questions. Our meal began with the soup of the day, Chicken Tortilla Soup. It was quite tasty, full of veggies that you would find in a pico de gallo nestled in a rich tomato broth, topped with crispy tortilla strips and served in a very small 8oz cup. What was missing was the chicken... I think I encountered one very small cube of chicken in one of those bites. My husband had the bowl size and echoed the same sentiment. For entre, I ordered the Blue Cheese and Apple Salad and made it a meal with the delicately fried oysters. The portions were great for a meal, but I expected more diversity in the salad greens. I received a mound of spinach that would make Popeye extremely happy. I would have loved some crispy romaine to vary the density of the spinach. However, the house dressing and candied walnuts added a great touch. My husband ordered the Cajun Chicken Pasta which I sampled. I loved the sausage and the complexity of flavors for this dish. My son had the crab cakes which were also greatly portioned. He said that the cakes were very good, but for the premium prices he'd expected more crab and less filler. Nevertheless, he still cleaned his plate. Overall, we had a pleasant evening, but for what you pay for a meal, I expected a little bit more.

Food was amazing. Staff was on point and very friendly and the ambiance was old school feel. It was…read morea great first time experience and would definitely go back if we were locals.

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.

We stopped here on a road trip because the reviews were good. And while the service was great, the…read morefood was just okay. They can make some improvements to the physical establishment as well.

Food was spicy, delightfully seasoned and plentiful. I got the Jerk chicken, fried plantains and…read morebeans and rice. We took home about half the plantains and 1/4 of the beans and rice. The chicken was very tender. Food service was delightful and food delivery was fast. They had karaoke later the night we came, but we were unable to stay. We will have to come back.

My first time at Guava Island, a very casusl cool vibe, friendly local hidden gem, tucked away in a…read morenon-descript strip mall not far from City Lake Park in Rocky Mount. They serve good Jamaican food and have a full bar. I found the restaurant on Google when I searched for affordable restaurants nearby. I loved Guava Island. When I walked in on a Thursday around 5:30 p.m., it was very quiet, with 1 person at the bar. Take out and eat in business picked up as dinner time rolled around. I'm glad I decided to eat at the bar because that's where all the action happens! I enjoyed watching the interaction between the warm and friendly co-owner (co-owns with his sister) and the customers. The owner is originally from Jamaica and he's a U. S. Army veteran! Besides the good food, another reason to support this black-owned, veteran business! Dinners with 2 sides range between $12 to $17. Oxtails are $17. I had the $12 spicy jerk chicken with macaroni and cheese and cabbage. The jerk chicken and mac & cheese were delicious. The cabbage needed a lot more flavor. The guava punch was very good, though too sweet for my taste so I added water and it was perfect. I highly recommend this place. I will definitely go back.Check it out.

I don't review much but felt like I needed to for this one. This was my first visit but not my…read morelast. I ordered the #1: the hoagie city favorite. They didn't skimp on anything. Piled high with ham, bologna, salami, bacon and all the toppings. Felt like it weighed 5 pounds when I picked it up. I also got an order of deviled eggs, 4 per order. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. Upon checking out, I was offered a punch card for a free sub in the future. 3 people ate off this sub and was approved by all. I don't get to venture out for lunch often, but Hoagie City has made it to my list of great places.

You need to give these folks a try!! There subs are very good and you get a lot for your money. The…read moreonly suggestion I would make would be to use higher quality meats like "Boar's Head" and also provide "Sweet peppers" as a toppings option. That is the only reason they don't get 5 stars, but I do give them 4.5 stars and highly recommend. ***The staff is very friendly***