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    Dee's Diner

    3.8 (36 reviews)
    InexpensiveSouthern, Soul Food
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Melissa M.

    What a great pit stop on the way home from the beach. Friendly service Food was comforting and delicious It felt very nostalgic, the diners I ate at when I was young. Lots of locals and families!! Wish I could have tried the lunch menu too. It looked yummy. Prices were not bad at all.

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    Lamont S.

    Walked into Dee's Diner in Goldsboro, NC, I did not know what to expect. Of course, this was my first dinning experience. The restaurant reminded me of a cafeteria without the buffet. There were weekday specials with other options on the menu. My meal consisted of the Wednesday's special: Baby Back Ribs (pork) served with yam soufflé and tossed salad along with a dress of sweet tea. The ribs were extremely tender and tasty; the yam soufflé could have been a little hotter and sweeter as well as some of the sweet potatoes could have been mashed up more; the salad tasted good. My strawberry cake was amazing. Overall, my dinning experience is good. I would visit again.

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    A filling vegetable soup with a classic grilled cheese sandwich was a perfect meal on a cold night! Friendly service!

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    We stopped here for a quick lunch on our way from Charleston to DC. Good straightforward food. Really kind staff and clean restaurant.

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    We are new to the area and found the little goldmine. Awesome country food and great service. Check them out you will love this diner.

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    Adorable diner, and super sweet service! Our food wasn't very good though. I had such high hopes for this little place!

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    Raleigh Soul Kitchen

    Raleigh Soul Kitchen

    4.5
    (22 reviews)
    42.8 mi

    Food and service were great. I had the pork chops with greens and yams. No notes. Generous portions…read moreand slamming flavor.

    I went downtown to handle some business when the sudden urge for soul food took over me. After a…read morequick search, Raleigh Soul Kitchen popped up. While I didn't recognize the name, I recognize some of the photos on the website from social media. After a quick glance at the menu, I decided that I would be stopping by there to eat. I could have called or ordered online, but I wanted to put their claim for quick service to the test. Also, their prices weren't astronomical. Now, I was a bit surprised that the restaurant was located inside of a corner/juice store. But hey, I'm not Stranger to "gas station" food, so challenge accepted. I love the idea oc community innovation and joint-use spaces. The place is 100% take-out. Ordering was easy, but it can get loud in there so you have to yell a bit. Not all menu items are on the website. Do check the white board in front of the register. The day that I was there, strawberry banana pudding was a specialty on the menu. I didn't order it, but wished I had. I ordered, oxtail (it's auto served over a bed of rice and peas) with collards and mac n cheese, Catfish with Mac n cheese and yams, finally sticky ribs with cabbage and rice and pease. The collards were way too salty. They were cooked too mushy and I couldn't really taste the greens. The cabbage were almost too salty, but when paired with tbe rice and pease, they were perfect along both the oxtail and the ribs. The ribs were tender and delicious. A little over sauced for my liking, but still delicious. The mac and cheese and yams were delicious. Nothing special, but delicious enough that you want to order them at every visit. The stars were the oxtail and the Catfish. The oxtail were seasoned down to the bone and just perfect. This was my 4th try for oxtail since moving to Raleigh 7 months ago they have everyone else beat!! The portion was generous and I loved that it was automatically served over rice and peas as part of the meal. But the Catfish. THE CATFISH!! Perfectly seasoned and fried. My ride home was about 15 minutes and it was still crispy when I arrived despite being packaged in a Styrofoam plate. It was so light , crispy, and flaky. That will probably be my #1 go-to at this place. They were super busy from the time I arrived to the time I left so it took my order about 20 minutes. Try to call, order online directly from them or via doordash. Don't be afraid of the area. I know what tv teaches you, but just be open to exploring different communities. I can't wait for my next Catfish plate!!!!!

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    Tru Soul Food Kitchen

    Tru Soul Food Kitchen

    4.2
    (72 reviews)
    64.5 mi

    OMG!! The wife and I came out to NC for a wedding. My wife uses Yelp to find good food. She knocked…read morethis one out the park!! From the moment we walked in the door, we felt welcomed. We were shown the menu and placed our order. This is down home soul food!! The atmosphere inside was wholesome. I bit into my baked wings and almost fainted. So moist and flavorful. Their Tru Lemonade is the truth!! If you are near Creedmoor, NC, do not pass this place up!

    What a gem! Was on a roadtrip from NC back home to VA, and wanted some good southern food. When i…read morewalked in, the decor was nice and unexpected with the Christmas stuff! (We're still a few days away from Halloween so i did NOT expect Christmas trees!).. was greeted by a lovely smiling older black woman, made me feel right at home. There was a pianist playing along to some instrumental r&b tracks (think chris brown, kehlani- new stuff! What a vibe!) You place your order, choose a seat and wait for your food. I ordered an oxtail plate with a side of greens and mac and cheese. Plenty of oxtail, definitely had to trim a good bit of fat but the quantity they give made up for that. It was $25 and i was very pleased with the quantity of food for that price. Oxtail plates in DC are like $40+ now. The greens were a little salty, the mac and cheese was great. Ordered a catfish w/potato salad (only $8!!!!) and just had it today, wish i got another piece of catfish, soo good. German chocolate cake-moist and delish. Sweet tea was the classic "too sweet"southern tea. This meal(s) was exactly what i wanted. I wish there were more places like this.. everywhere!

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    Southern Harvest Soul Food

    Southern Harvest Soul Food

    4.5
    (110 reviews)
    54.3 mi

    We had an amazing Brunch. The service was good considering the size of our party. The decor was…read moreclean and inviting. I had the opportunity to taste many different dishes and they were all delicious. I highly recommend this place for a Soulful Brunch.

    Southern Harvest Soul Food - 3 out of 5 stars…read more I hate to be the guy who leaves bad reviews, especially after giving a place multiple chances, but this was unfortunately the last straw for me. I drove nearly an hour to get to this restaurant, excited to try the oxtails. Upon arrival, I was told they were no longer being served because they were out. This marks the third time I've driven there specifically for oxtails and was unable to get them due to being out of stock. This wasn't late in the afternoon either--I arrived right at lunch opening. I know what some of you are thinking: why not call ahead? You're absolutely right. That mistake is on me, and I've definitely learned that lesson. On a previous visit, I tried the shrimp and grits, and I'll give credit where it's due--they were actually phenomenal and easily the best thing I've had there. Unfortunately, my other experiences haven't matched that quality. The last time I visited, I settled for the brisket burrito. While sweet and savory can work together, this one was overwhelmingly sweet and just didn't hit the mark. I also asked for a Diet Coke and was told they only had Sprite, regular Coke, and water, which was surprising. My wife ordered the biscuits and gravy, which had almost no flavor. For a southern soul food restaurant, that was pretty disappointing. I don't plan on coming back. I'm not mad--just disappointed. I hope this review helps others avoid making a long drive expecting a specific dish only to find out it's unavailable.

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    Everything bagel with Breakfast Turkey Sausage
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