This was my first time at Second Empire. I hadn't heard of the restaurant, but I was taken there…read morefor my birthday, and it was a wonderful surprise. I would have walked by the restaurant as it's unassuming from the outside, but it's quite a beautiful building. I liked the uniqueness of the building. There are multiple levels, and we ate in the lower level. There was a waiter and an assistant for our table, so we were never ignored and received great service. For a starter, we had the Crispy Beeler Farms "Pepsi Cola" Braised Pork Belly, which was so delicious! There were so many wonderful flavors and great texture in that dish. When it was gone, I wanted more. For my entrée, I had the Moroccan Seasoned Bell & Evans Chicken Breast. Chicken breast can be dry, but the chicken was cooked perfectly. I requested the sauce on the side, but when I tried it, the sauce was divine! The side of rice was flavorful as well. There wasn't anything that I ate that I did not enjoy! I would definitely eat here again.

Second Empire was truly an experience and a work of art. The historic building alone is stunning,…read moreand the atmosphere feels special from the moment you walk in. We went on New Year's Eve and arrived earlier than our reservation time but were quickly accommodated despite how busy it was. Service was excellent throughout the night. Upon arrival they took our coats and provided a ticket, and the attention to detail continued all evening. Our waiter was wonderful and went the extra mile to explain the specials in detail. They swapped silverware between courses and cleared even the smallest crumbs from the table -- the kind of thoughtful touches you expect at a higher-end restaurant. The food was outstanding. We shared the Cajun ribeye, which they split for us, and was absolutely amazing and full of flavor. The pork belly appetizer and salad were also excellent. My son had the duck and loved it. One note: my mom ordered the seafood paella without seafood. The staff did warn that it would still have a fish-based flavor, and it ended up being very fishy and not great. In hindsight, it would have been better to choose a dish that didn't require modification. The price remained the same despite removing the seafood, which is understandable but still worth noting. Overall, the pricing felt fair given the quality of the food, the setting, and the standout service. This is a beautiful, memorable dining experience and I would definitely return and recommend it.

Great, fresh, bbq buffet. One of the best left in the state. Nothing is not good country cooking. I…read morewas there at like 230 so not the normal lunch rush. The fried chicken barbecue the fried shrimp all hot fresh new items coming out to the bar. Less their hearts, they have three different cobblers banana pudding there never is and really never has been anything wrong with this restaurant. Literally if you don't like something any of the servers you could just tell them about it. They'll get fresh. I'll take care of it just delicious.

The entire family comes to Goldsboro on a weekend in Dec for Christmas with everyone at my mother…read morein laws house. The last few years we have made it easier cooking wise to get food from McCalls. It was a great decision. They sell fried chicken, bar b q, hushpuppies, slaw, etc. The fried chicken is excellent and so is the bar b q. We have done this now for about 3-4 years and it is a big order... for 17 or so people. It is always ready when we get there and hot. And so far, always been good!

The Brownstew Chicken was really good. Sweet, soft, and perfectly cooked. An expert source said the…read morejerk chicken was the best they've had in the area, and it tasted like it too. I also loved the candied yams and plantains. I want to try all the other saucy chickens. 10/10, $11 Not pictured is a beef patty that I loved biting into, but apparently its supposed to be more finely ground(ed) and I wanted more flavor. 6.5/10, $3.50

I was very disappointed with the food. The menu for the snack allows you to select two sides to go…read morewith your meat choice. I selected my two side choices, which were mac and cheese and collard greens. Despite the price that was listed on the overhead menu for the snack selection, which included two sides, I was told I had to pay an upcharge of $3.00 for the mac and cheese. I did not want to argue about something that I felt was unfair and inappropriate. What made the situation really disturbing was that the overcharged mac and cheese was ruined because it was placed and mixed with the oxtail meat and oxtail juices. This situation led to a decline in the food's quality, which did not meet my expectations. The presentation of the small snack container was very unappealing because the three food choices were squished together in a tiny container. My total charge for the small, tight, thin oxtails and two sides snack was not at all worth the $20.00 I was charged. The quality of the oxtails was a real disappointment that needs major improvement. I was expecting much better quality, and I would not recommend this food location based on my recent visit.

Had a chance to check out this spot this past week. Had to make a reservation ahead of time. I got…read morechips and guac for the table and that was probably my favorite dish. The chips were definitely my favorite with each chip being a fried tortilla. The guac was also great and fresh. The fried avocado tacos I got were not good. There was no flavor with the tacos and had to use a lot of hot sauce to get any flavor with these. The drinks were also nothing special and seemed rather lacking. I will say this was based on the physical menu. It seems like there is a menu online which had more options so not sure exactly how that worked. The vibes inside were great with good music as well. The staff was helpful and everything was very speedy. The prices were definitely on the higher end and may not be able to justify some of the dishes based on the cost. Overall, I think this place is okay. I really wish the tacos were more flavorful but would consider coming back to try some of their other dishes.

Nothing to rave about at this place honestly…read more Originally went with a group of friends and my child to the Merchant which is upstairs before 8pm but they said they are 21+ only all day. But Virgil's said we could eat there so we did just to pass time while the rest of the friends went upstairs to eat & drink and use their Offline codes. But we ended up ordering the Chicken Tinga & Al Pastor tacos, the queso and the cilantro lime rice. Nothing had a memorable flavor to it. My child liked the chicken tinga though and he's a pretty harsh, miniature critic.

Food- it looked and tasted appetizing and it wasn't to expensive either…read more Service- they accommodated our big group and delivered fast. Ambiance- it's nice, they have tvs and a pool table for only 2 dollars to play!. Overall I would come here again and brings friends and family too!

Stopped here to get some quick food and check out the bar area. The outside area is cool with a…read moreview of downtown. The food was okay but not great. We got the French dip sandwhich and shrimp appetizer. Drinks were okay as well. Can get cheap pitchers. Great spot to watch sports, def a sports bar.

I recently got my hands on one of Scaffold Marts 5 foot utility telescoping scaffolds. With us…read morehaving a 12ft ceilings, this thing was incredibly helpful in getting the job done. I didn't have to use long poles or step-ladders. It's all supported right where I need it to be. Even has a spot for my coffee cup. Huge shout out to these guys for the recommendation on this!

The Great Salt Lake is drying up. The Utah Legislature set aside $1.5 million to dredge the marina…read more The powers that be wanted all boats out. I needed someplace to set my 25' sailboat. Local sources were strained by the demand and my procrastination didn't help matters. Called these guys on a Thursday night around 4:00 PM MST. They're east coast but somebody answered and took my order. I think he was an owner. He mentioned that it was his wife that made shipping arrangements. Told me that it was going to be tight getting these to me for the following Friday but he would do what he could. As promised, these were placed on a pallet and shipped via UPS Freight that next day. Got a call from UPS the following Tuesday that they were available to pick up. Perhaps LTL gets better than UPS Freight but I doubt it. Anyway, high quality sailboat stands. Above and beyond service. Great pricing. I am absolutely content and would use ScaffoldMart again and again and again. I don't think I'll need to but nevertheless, they have a customer for life here in Salt Lake City, Utah!