We went hiking for the day at Hanging Rock and found this sweet lil place after searching some reviews when we got done. It is such a cozy and family feel restaurant. The food was amazing and the coconut cake is some of the best cake I've ever had. read more

The best food! Country cooking just like grandma made it!! We love this place and the neatest style also. A trip back in time

Excellent country food! Served family style! Sit and hang out in an old log cabin/barn turned into family style restaurant! Very nice people! Definitely will return! read more

Absolutely the best home cooking away from home! Been coming here pretty much my whole life and love, love, love it! It's AYCE and you don't order specifics. The family (who owns and operates) brings all sorts of goodies to your table. I always go for breakfast. They'll bring out ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, grits, fried potatoes, stewed apples (yummmmmm), hoe-cake, gravy, all kinds of good stuff. You eat til you're full and then you leave extremely happy. Usually tired as well lol. A distinct favorite any time I'm visiting back home. They are open only on weekends so be sure to check out their hours of operation before you go. Happy eating! read more

Great home cooking. Plenty of it also. One price drink and food with meats vegetables and breads

This restaurant is absolutely to die for. It's a good day trip to see hanging rock park, and go eat food that is this delicious. They just bring you food, and you eat it. The biscuit-like hoe-bread is absolutely heavenly. The deserts are varied, and as good as the entrees. They bring you lots of vegetables, and some country ham, and fried chicken. It's a little out of the way, but extremely worth the short trip. read more

I can't believe that that no one has reviewed this place. If you eat here, you will go out of your way but it is completely worth it. Get good directions or else you will never find it. When they say "hideaway", they mean it! When you find it, it looks like a cabin and feels like one at that. Most of the inside of it has been written on and has old timey decorations. For additional character, none of the dishes match either. Eat here and you'll feel like you're at grandma's house (or as I say "Mamaw"). A variety of food is served family style. When you eat all of the fried chicken, they bring more, it's that simple. After being a glutton on fine southern foods such as sweet tea, biscuits, hotcakes, fried chicken, green beans, mash potatoes, and so on, you can go to the barn next door and listen to a blue grass band and hit up the antique shop. read more

On Sunday at noon we were seated; as quickly as the staff member finished her personal conversation, at a table with supposedly "clean" but still greasy dishes. A waitress with a cart of Styrofoam cups came by and gave us tea. A bit later, without any menu or preamble or even explanation, a cart brought half of a dozen small bowls of vegetables, two pieces of chicken, and some cold meatloaf. Other having a "check" placed on the table; we have NO other "stop-bys" from the wait staff. The food wasn't good, but i thought it was worth the $5, $6, or $7 charge I by now expected to pay. However, when the register rang up $16, I thought that was too much for that food with no service. But no, that was only for one person. When she rang up the second $16, I knew that I had been ripped off! We had been to several family style dining restaurants before and had great experiences. Hillbilly Hideaway was not in that category. You will be happier with a bag of chips instead of eating here. read more

This is country. I mean that in every sense of the word. From the moment you see this place, when you walk in and the whole experience.. its country. If you do not like rustic country, then it may not be for you. This place only does family style food. Meaning all you can eat plate style. There is no buffet. The food is brought out when you get your table and you can reorder anything you want. They do breakfast on Sunday mornings from 8-11am, and let me tell you.. its well worth it. This place gives new meaning to the words in the middle of nowhere. It is not close to anything. If you have never been here before I doubt you can find it without GPS navigation. When you enter here you are leaving the cynical world. Outside, the place just looks like an old log cabin in the woods. The driveway and parking lot is not paved. The sign is an old truck sitting out front. Then you have to figure out how to get in. Its not plainly obvious. You walk up stone steps to a weird porch, around the corner, through a door into a waiting area, through double doors into the actual restaurant. A small maze to be sure. Inside this place looks like an old barn with tables and chairs. There are a few booths. Its dimly lit with rustic country decor, along with signed photos of famous country people. At peak times I'm sure it takes some time to get in and out. The service is good. They are always checking to see if you need to reorder anything or need anything. The food usually comes right out in a matter of minutes. You dont have to order. You get everything they are having at that time! The fried chicken is very good. Its tender juicy and nearly falls apart. The seasoning is good, not overly seasoned but certainly acceptable. It is not greasy. The skin has a crunch but not overly crunchy. This is chicken like your grandmother would fix. Its not over seasoned, over battered, fast food chicken. Some people have forgotten what fried chicken really is!! Trust me, this is some good fried chicken! The meatloaf was also good, with a nice texture, slightly burnt edges, lots of ketchup, and tastes like it just came from grandma's! The sides are also well done. Not over the top seasoning, but good honest country cooking. The mashed potatoes were real and tasted real. The gravy was obviously home made and well up to the task. Green beans were awesome, along with the corn. I personally consumed a complete bowl of both by myself! For breakfast you will be hard pressed to find anything even close to this. You get country ham, sausage, bacon, and fried tenderloin!! Then there is eggs, fried potatoes, their famous ho cake biscuit, red eye gravy, sausage gravy, grits and sugar cake! Its a spread of food that will blow your mind and your gut! Miles ahead of anything in the greater triad area, and then some.This is the best breakfast anywhere as far as I am concerned. It is all that. Fresh ingredients, country cooking at its best. You wont be disappointed. I have been eating here off and on since the 80's. Its not the cheapest place to eat. But the food quality and service is well worth it. For 2 people to eat here at lunch was $36 total. To go out and eat a chain restaurant you will easily spend that and more. Breakfast was $26 for 2. Considering the amount of food and the quality its an easy choice for me. The prices are no more than you would spend anywhere else. I like the country rustic atmosphere, though the place is definitely worn in areas. Its just part of the charm to me. The restrooms on the other hand leave a lot to be desired. They seriously need to be replaced. I wouldnt use them unless I absolutely have to. They are the worst. Everything else about this place totally rocks. I still give 5 stars even with a crappy restroom. Recommended. read more

I booked a surprise party online with the owner, Roseanna, a week prior to the event. We were given a private room for our group of 25. As soon as each person arrived, they received a beverage. When our guest of honor was seated, Charlotte and the other employees began bringing the steaming bowls of vegetables, the perfect fried chicken, ham, and meatloaf. Hoecake biscuits and cornbread were included, and they were hot and tasty. All the tables were equipped with a roll of paper towels, straws, and anything else we could possibly need. They also had the local hot sauce, Texas Pete, right there, and our group all appreciated that. As large as our group was, the service didn't suffer. We were there for a couple hours, and not rushed. We were treated like royalty. The atmosphere was also pure country, which was really pleasant. We will all be back. read more

Love this gem! If you're at Hanging Rock area, come here for delicious family style all you can eat meals and great service!

I love going here. It feels like being at grandmas house with a never ending supply of good country cooking. Nice folks with a very rustic feel. read more

What's with the poor reviews? If you are not into some real-deal, fatback friendly Southern food, why are you coming to and reviewing this restaurant? We made a point to check out the Hillbilly Hideaway on our way back from Hanging Rock, and we are definitely coming back again. Food was great, we had plenty of it, and were not charged for our child, who also ate plenty! Great find for us! read more

Awesome food and great atmosphere I would eat here every day if I could but they are only open on the weekends.

After hiking hanging rock I remember the name of this place by some coworkers. So I gave it a try. Let me tell I will be going back the food and service was awesome. I loved the settings and everything about it. If your in town give it a try I bet you'll be returning! read more

This was a great surprise! Funky old building a few miles from town. They serve you about 10 dishes when you sit down. Great classic fried chicken, meat loaf, corn bread, cole slaw, etc. Very friendly wait staff. Just the way my grandmother would have made it if she was Southern (but she was Jewish and a New Yorker) read more

I have always wanted to come to this place so me and my husband and two friends jump in the car and head to this place when we got there we were amazed we love it I hope to get to come back very soon read more

The Hillbilly Hideaway is certainly "hidden away," but worth the drive. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The supper was delicious. We had the Sunday menu and the fried chicken was my favorite. The staff really makes you feel at home. The price is a bit high, and I do wish that they would invest some of that money in remodeling the bathrooms. I heard a few OMGs as people came in the women's room because the stalls are extremely small and precarious. Also, they do not have doors, but rather, they have curtains that are right up against your knees. The best part about the Hillbilly Hideaway is the homecooked food, just like Granny used to make. Very family friendly. read more

Went to visit hanging rock state park for the day, and took a chance stopping for dinner. Did not disappoint. Great family atmosphere, as soon as we walked in. Everyone was so kind, and made us feel like home. The food was amazing, and I've never seen my boyfriend so excited over a meal before. Left stuffed and satisfied. We will definitely be back again! read more

Hillbilly Hideaway Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Walnut Cove, North Carolina

I can't see why anyone would leave a negative review for this place. The wife and I drove an hour to eat here and was really glad we did. The best fried chicken around. The bbq ribs was really good too. Plenty of good sides too. Only thing missing was some good ol fatback to go with the hoecakes...hint hint... The staff was very friendly and checked on us often even tho the place was packed. We did not have to wait for anything. At $20 per person, a little pricey but well worth the trip anyway. We will definitely go back. read more

It was amazing! I went with a small group of friends (5 total) and we were attended right away. We were treated by 2 older waitresses who were very friendly and always checked we had everything. The good itself was amazing, it was family style with country ham, hoecake, friend chicken, meatloaf, and a bunch of sides. We left very happy and incredibly full. The final total was very cheap, less than $20 per person. I would definitely go again, if I lived in the area. read more

The is a family style restaurant which is only open on the weekends. We arrived an a Sunday afternoon after visiting Hanging Rock State Park. I have lived in the area for most of my life and have never heard of this country cooking gem. I do not eat meat but my wife and kids devoured the fried chicken, apples, meatloaf, potatoes, green beans, slaw, and bread. The country ham was too salty for them but I'm sure it was good. This is a neat spot. It's not cheap. Adult meal was $18, kids meals were $9 each and I was charged $13 for veggies only. The place is great. The food is home style and does not claim to be healthy and that's a good thing because it is not. The customers that I witnessed did not seem to put healthy food eating as a priority and that's good and well for this place. The servers are so kind and ready to help! read more

We chose this eating establishment based on the location and ratings. I must say the atmosphere was very casual, and the food was good. The service was efficient and attentive. The style here is all you can eat for a set price and the menu is pre set to a selection of any or all of the three meats and several vegetables, breads and beverage. Dessert was extra. The food was tasty and served family style. The only negative was the price per person. I thought it was a little high. You can check their website for the complete menu and prices. I doubt if we will go back. read more

Great atmosphere, felt like being at home. Food traditional South. Service good at good price. Tommy G read more

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed dining at Hideaway! Caroline, the owner, was our waitress and her service was exceptional! The food was absolutely delicious and we could not have had a better family gathering for dinner. Would definitely go back to enjoy Friday and Saturday meal as well. read more

Family style dining that is the most delicious in the state. Fun setting in middle of nowhere with rocking chairs, band next door, and tons of old time decor. Family style puts every item on the table for the group to serve to themselves and they are refilled as needed. The hoecakes are stunningly delicious to every person who has every tasted them. Every item is up there with the best you can get in an all you can eat setting. Green beans are the best I've had, creamed corn, cole slaw, fried chicken, country ham, pinto beans, cinnamon apples, tators and rotating fried fish, ribs, or meatloaf. Listening to the live bluegrass music with a nice sized crowd after the meal makes for an amazing evening. read more

been there 3 times- will not go back- Received the worst food to be served on a Sunday lunch. Chicken dry- biscuit -hard, green beans and pinto beans- out of a can, potatos- either canned or instant, gravy was not homemade-looked and resembled plaster paste, apples cooked to death but had good flavor for apple sauce, meatloaf needed to have the oil changed and drained as it was swimming in grease, canned corn no seasoning , canned ham ? This was suppose to be country cooking at it's best!!!??? Which country? and at the incredible price of $19.80 - a gastronomic wonder you get 2nds for no cost- no thank you. read more

When we first moved to the area, I had asked someone to recommend a good place for us to enjoy some good ole' country food and he immediately responded "Hillbilly Hideaway". When he mentioned where it was, I was thrilled! My grandfather was born in Walnut Cove! This place is definitely a "hideaway", in the middle of nowhere and it is quite unassuming, so you could drive right by before you realize it. The exterior of the place and the old pick up out front definitely makes you feel like you've stepped back into time. When we arrived, the place had begun to fill up and we needed to wait just a few minutes before being seated. There isn't any room to stand inside, but the outside area is inviting and gives you time to explore. Once we got in and the food started coming, we were blown away! The food is outstanding and as quickly as you can eat it, the servers are bringing you more...(This is an all you can eat, family style restaurant). The fried chicken and the country ham were delicious, but my kids' favorite menu item, BY FAR, were the hoecakes! My children must have ate their weight in hoecakes! The server, knowing my kids LOVED them, she wrapped a few in aluminum foil "to go". This place is quite affordable, but our waistlines won't allow us to eat here on a regular basis...it IS our "special occasion" place and we love bringing out of town guests. read more

Simply an amazing restaraunt. It's out of the way, so it can be a bit of a trek to get there, but it's well worth it. It's family style, and only open on the weekends. The menu is fixed; fried chicken and country ham, plus one other meat that is different on each of the three nights it's open. Add in about a dozen vegetables ranging from real mashed potatoes to stewed apples - never mind the sinfully good giant biscuits they call hoe-cakes - and you have enough variety to satisfy anyone. And it's not just about quantity; the quality and flavor is excellent, as well, particularly the Friday night fish. You can request more of any particular item you like, as many times as you like, so you definately get your money's worth. And, after dinner, they have live bluegrass music you can listen to if you like, or just sit out on the big covered porch in a rocker and enjoy the night air. The decor is very rustic, and since it's family owned and operated you can count on consistent quality and service. Definately worth a visit! read more

The food is typical southern food. There is a lot of it, but nothing extraordinary about the way it's prepared.

I was so excited to bring my boyfriend here for his first visit, I had only been one time about 4-5 years ago... unfortunately the quality has significantly decreased since my last visit. It took us so long to get greeted (they were not busy at all) that the hostess had to bring us our drinks. The sweet tea was just alright, not quite sweet enough to be a famously southern restaurant in my opinion. Our food finally came.. we were there on a Sunday, the meatloaf was good, the fried chicken was indistinguishable pieces of chicken with hardly any meat on them at all, and bland seasoning. We asked for more chicken after we picked off the tiny bit of meat that was there, our second round of chicken was the same, you could not tell at all what part of a chicken it was and there was nothing but bone and marrow, looked quite gross actually and we didn't even touch it. The country ham was SO salty it was inedible, they were out of chicken gravy, I don't eat pintos or slaw so I cannot speak on those, the mashed potatoes and corn were extremely bland (literally had zero flavor), the green beans and apples were good, hoe cake was fine, and we were brought no corn bread. On Sundays you get a free dessert and I had read good things about the cobbler and chocolate cake so I was looking forward to that as a potential redeemer from the otherwise disappointing meal... nope. They were out of both, the only dessert they had was yellow cake with chocolate icing. Both were quite obviously made from a box, and the slice was tiny (I'd hate to know what they charge people for dessert on Fridays/Saturdays). Needless to say we were both extremely disappointed and we will never return. VERY overpriced for the quality of food you receive. read more

Being from the North, and not having been taught to cook food like this or even what a batch of "beans" looked like, this is by far the best place I have ever been. The food is divine, I love it all. I have not been able to make it in time for their breakfast, but I am sure it's just as good. Best peach cobbler hands down! read more

We were on our way to the mountains and thought we would stop by there for a late lunch. Not knowing anything about the place we went in kinda blind. Never had a "homestyle meal" in a resturaunt before. There were no signs posting how much the food was, no menu, no one told us we could get more food. So we ate what we got and went to the register thinking maybe $30 for 3 people would be about right. It was $47 for 3 people. We should have asked the price but never did we think it would be that much. Never been to a resturant where there was no menu, no price list.....nothing. The food was ok, just southern cooking which we eat anyway. The sanitation grade was 90 and the bathrooms smelled really bad and were dirty. It was a cute place, old timey. But I think they charge way too much money. Won't go back. read more

My mother, and her mother before her, were two of the best southern cooks ever, but this place is a close second, Awesome place. Fun atmosphere, great food, plenty of it, and great service. We were eating within five minutes of sitting down. Friendly and attentive staff. My chicken tasted well but a little dry. The country ham was the best. I don't usually eat meat loaf but this was so good I had seconds. The vegetables were very fresh, lots of variety, and well seasoned. I think we had about eight different vegetables. A great value, and we will be back with friends. read more

What a fun Sunday afternoon to go with friends and have a family style meal. I have to say the cornbread, baked apples and fried chicken were my favorites. read more

The worst food for the most money I have ever spent. Every bite of chicken had tiny bones. I wouldn't feed my dog the crap that they serve there. The music was fun, and if I ever went back, it would be for the music only. read more

If you like eating salt this is the place for you.Worst food I ever ate in my life and to think it cost 18 dollars each. What a rip off. I will never be back to this salt lick. The only reason I give one star is I couldn't get any lower. read more