I came to check out the nc product barn.. full of nc made products! I know on Friday I can get a…read moreplatter of the famous Mac n cheese from the fridge up by the counter but I always look to see what all they have. So many great products.. sauces, dips, food stuff and a lot of others! You can see what goes into all the products and where they are from! They even had samples on counter of several products.. I tried a granola and fell in love! Pineapple walnut! Owned and operated by veterans, hand crafted called staats bakery..Dobson nc.. one example of nc made ! They have a corner with local wines and you can sample them.. I love this barn it's always an adventure.. oh and yes I've eaten in restaurant and had deserts from gift shop the ice cream is a delight and foods yummy.. come early and come hungry!

Enjoyed a wonderful family style birthday dinner with friends. Fresh hot biscuits with sorghum…read moremolasses, ham, succulent pork loin with gravy, wonderful fried chicken, green beans, corn, cheesy Mac & cheese, and sweet tea. Desserts after all that food, are an after thought... The incredible gift shop featuring all made in North Carolina items. Live music on Saturdays. This place is always busy, but always worth it!

Had an INCREDIBLE experience here. The shrimp tacos were delicious, the cookie skillet was to die…read morefor, the atmosphere was GORGEOUS, and our server was so so sweet. We have babies, and I wasn't sure how that would fit the vibe, but it went very smoothly and everyone was very gracious to us!!! I highly recommend if you're in the area- we will definitely be coming back!!

I visit here every time I come to Topsail. The service is always great and the food is delicious…read more Three different times I have gotten the white pizza. It is so good and it reheats very well. I have gotten ceviche and crab dip here also - all very good.

food is good but service has gotten to where is absolutely terrible, not to mention it took 30…read moreminutes to get our food and there was only two other tables occupied in here. Then when we got our food is was cold as hell, this place has gone to shit

While working in the area I was pleased to see there was an alternative to the two better known…read morefast food chains. I placed a to go order for the John Boy and Billy burger. Minimal wait time. Good flavor and ample portion.

Decided to make a visit again for the Thanksgiving buffet. If you look at my picture from two years…read moreago, the turkey this time looks nothing like it. This year looked and tasted like a turkey loaf. The taters and stuffing again were like glue again, and trying to get them off the serving spoon was a feat! Everything else was pretty good, incl the desserts, with one exception. The pumpkin pie was Frozen solid!! What a faux pas on Thanksgiving!! I made the Very young manager aware of it who took them all off the dessert buffet. Very sad. The staff is terrific. Pleasant, friendly, and very attentive. If they'd get those few things corrected that I cited it would be a fantastic Thanksgiving buffet!!

My wife favorite local eatery!…read more I had the Apple salad with Salmon & she, the steak with Sweet potato fries. I enjoyed mine, the wife couldn't finish hers so we took it home but not before dessert- lava cake a la mode and she had a brownie a la mode!

I pulled into the parking lot at 10:50am and there were a number of groups already waiting in the…read moreparking lot waiting to get in. I was just stopping in to get a lemon blueberry pie on the recommendation of one of my neighbors. I was greeted and asked for one to go and let me tell you this was the best pie I have ever had in my 60 years. The restaurant was clean and the menu was extensive. Private parking lot with plenty of spaces.

My first visit in the 24 years I've lived in the area. I was very excited and the experience was…read moreincredible. The history of the restaurant dates back nearly 70 years. We had the Valentine Day special, prime rib, baked potato, house salad and dessert. Service was quick and friendly. Looking forward to another visit soon. Thank you !!!!

The vibes here are so great! Love the story behind the restaurant's name and a powerful woman!…read more Came here on Saturday for lunch right at opening & we were surprised by how busy it got shortly after. Speaks for itself. The Saturday special was wings & a $5 selected pint! The pint special was a Oktoberfest beer which was fun because usually it's something that isn't really worth the $5 at most places. I got the BYO burger, my husband got the Betsy Ross & my daughter got the kids cheeseburger. Get the Molly's sauce with the fries- it has such great flavor! We all enjoyed our food and had 3 empty plates. Service was fast & all the staff we encountered was very nice. The outdoor patio with tables is always an added bonus for seating options!

Nice spot for a quality Sunday brunch. When we arrived, there was a pretty significant wait…read more However, they were able to get us seated faster than the estimated 45 minutes. Unfortunately, we were by the door, and it was a little chilly with people coming in and out, but I totally understand that they have to pack in tables due to being so busy. Service was friendly and quick, and they were very patient with the fact that a member of our party was late arriving. I went with the Oh Molly, which included 3 eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries, grits & a biscuit with mollasses butter. They let me sub in double bacon since I don't eat sausage. The main draw for that dish for me was the molasses butter. The molasses flavor wasn't as strong as I was hoping, but it was still really tasty. The biscuit was soft and perfect, I liked the grits, the eggs were cooked right. There was room for improvement on the hashbrowns. For such a busy spot, the gender-segregated single stall restrooms did have a bit of a wait. So, just keep that in mind. Also, when they are busy, their parking lot does fill up. We struggled a bit with parking. I'd definitely stop in again!

This place is amazing!! Great food, great bbq, and great service! Drove down the way to get some…read moregood North Carolina BBQ at a local spot. The place is inviting and definitely a Red Barn right by the water. the owners are friendly and proud of their work, as they should be! I've had the Pulled Pork, Sliced Turkey, Rib Tips, and Brisket! All juicy, tender, and fantastic. Great spot to sit back, relax, and enjoy some good NC bbq food. Thanks so much for having me!

Food was hot and fresh well seasoned. Service was amazing like coming home to see family. The…read moreambiance was very comfortable. We were a party of 7 with plenty of different options of food. Pics below. We had nothing that wasn't good and big portions.

Went through the drive up. The first person I spoke to was very helpful and showed me how to use…read moremy app. Sara, thank you. Nina was friendly and served my food with a smile. Thank you for a nice experience. Sorry you do not have good scores but today you got 5 stars.

What in tarnation did I just witness. As far as I'm concerned there wasn't a war going on outside…read morethe McDonald's. It was just a rainy Sunday night. Not a good excuse for whatever was going on in there. First thing, chairs are falling off of tables. It wasn't Julian's (I think) fault though. They just kept falling off and according to Julian, he doesn't get paid enough (he told us this). Next, the girls cooking were stressing and rushing everything and there weren't THAT many people in the drive thru. They were yelling and trying to get it figured out but it took us wayyyy too long to get our food. When we left, we saw through the drive thru window that the girls were literally calling people on their phones. Like FaceTime for fun, not a business call to tell their boss everything is out of control. #givejulianaraise

a visit deserved at least once. Entertain yourself with a quiet history of simplicity. Talk with…read morethe owner to get the full appreciation.

Many visits over many decades, and it's time to calibrate the full experience from my last visit…read more Food is first. As an example, the Prime Rib is good, but it should be and could be excellent. Seasoning and preparation, need to be revisited. One thing completely missing is menu variety. Adding a "Chef's Special" would be a good way to start. Service has always been excellent. Ambiance needs attention., as some areas are not up to what one expects in a $60+/person dinner tab. The overall experience is "almost" memorable, and with some modest changes, it could be always memorable. I am great supporter of "The Squire", and only give these suggestions to make it even better. I look forward to reviewing with a 5-Star rating. But today, only 3-Stars is a fair assessment.

Food is amazing and portions are huge! I can never finish my small plate, I would recommend sharing…read morea small plate. Most places will cover the plate with fries so you have to hunt for the shrimp, not this place. You have to hunt for your fries. Friendly service, We've always ordered to go and never eaten inside.

This was my first trip to "Carolina Girls", and while I had read what I could find about the food,…read moreservice and ambiance, I hope to improve upon reporting so others will have an easier time. First, I will say that the food was good! I have to admit that it was not what I expected, but here is what I found. I ordered a combination of shrimp and flounder, with fries and green beans as sides. See the photo of shrimp and flounder, with fries and green beans! Shrimp were small, about 50ct I estimate. They were lightly battered and very tasty. I expected larger shrimp, but given the light batter and excellent taste, I thoroughly enjoyed the shrimp. The flounder was also lightly battered, and perfectly cooked. It was excellent. Fries are fries, and these were OK. But the real big surprise were the green beans! They were likely the best I've ever had. That leaves hush puppies, and their spread. The hush puppies could have been very good, but were served at just above room temperature. The spread was a butter substitute that was indeed sad. Here is my Professional Tip: Prepare and proudly present your own hush puppy spread. Make it by simply blending real butter and real honey and serve it in reusable stainless steel 2-oz containers. It would be unique, cost minimal, and set the pace for ambiance enhancement. Service was good, but they allowed kitchen staff to sit in the serving area and converse with customers. A little too "homey" for me. Lastly, in regard to ambiance they seem to be finding their "sea legs", as decorations did enhance the feeling of a seafood restaurant. Small improvements could be in changing ceiling light bulbs to a warmer 2700 Kelvin color range, and adding disposable place mats with three utensils, better napkins, and new condiment bottles. I know some may think of these suggestions as nit-picky, but please trust that I want this place to excel.