I highly recommend this restaurant for dinner; it's a step above and a very unusual find for a…read morerural area where other options are Waffle House, fast food, or fried this-or-that. To give you an idea, my husband and I ate there this evening and here's what we had (all excellent). Appetizers: tuna tartare with capers, wasabi, sesame seeds, lettuce, and crisps. It was well balanced and delicious. The other appetizer was Cambodian Spring Rolls, which were perfectly browned, and eaten by placing them in a romaine lettuce leaf with crumbled peanuts and dipping it in an amazing but light sauce. The textures and flavors played off of each other wonderfully, elevating it far above any regular spring roll you may be thinking of. For entrees, my husband had the special, Paella (saffron rice, mussels, shrimp, clams, and a whole crab, red bell pepper). Every item was perfectly cooked, neither undercooked nor overcooked and it tasted fantastic. My entree was perfectly cooked pan-seared salmon filet, with perfectly grilled large asparagus and the most amazing take on grits I have ever had (not your mama's breakfast grits). They were delicately flavored with butter, a hint of cheese and I don't know what else but it understated while still having flavors that seemed too complex for grits to have, without being overdone. There are menu items for both the more and less adventurous diner, and I cannot recommend this place highly enough. A gem in the middle of nowhere.

I don't give 5 stars very often, but this place was AMAZING . Who knew Whiteville had such a gem…read more The staff, the owners, the food, the ambience. All amazing. The food is from scratch all of it delicious. The ambience ... anything from bar to white linen high end to in between. Inside seating, outside seating. This is a restaurant that has something for everyone !!

Great people! Good portions and really tasty vittles!! An amazing local business that we have been…read moreto more than a dozen times!

Great food, awesome prices! Service was fast and friendly. The feel is happy and animal loving!read more

Quiet with an upbeat feeling. Food was great! Old fashion chicken salad sandwich was just like…read moregrandma's. Fast friendly service with a smile....these people like their job.

Cute little breakfast spot! Very good and very affordable. The have a large selection of coffee…read moreflavors also.

Block's didn't disappoint our first time eating here, food was very good and all the staff was…read morevery kind

Was my first time at this restaurant. When we walked in we were not greeted. We even waited for…read moresomeone to acknowledge us before sitting in a booth we waited 20 minutes before we got menus ( the restaurant had maybe 3 people max). I order the fried chicken. When our food was brought to the table my chicken looked as if it could still fly away it had so many feathers. Absolutely disgusting. Food was horrible and very very overpriced.

Perfect spot at the perfect time. While traveling to Camp…read moreGeiger from Florida. We found this gem of a spot. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was fresh and hot. Calzone was piping hot and dough was flavorful and sausage and cheese a good mix. My wife had the chicken Parmigiana and was - again hot and delicious. Pricing was spot on. Wroth the stop and will be back.

Anthony is the place to be in Whiteville. Their food is so delicious. They have capacity pasta…read morespaghetti pizza that used to be in the old mama Rita building, but they moved over next to the the chef and the frog come check them out

Very nice lunch! Had the president tacos - steak and shrimp. Enjoyed them very much! Good chips…read moreand salsa. Rice was nice and flavorful. Best tacos I've had down here.

Haven't had this Mexican food this good in a long time. Service was quick and food was amazing.read more

July 4, 2026 @ 12:15, to go Oder placed inside: Barbecue sandwich with fries and a tea, shrimp…read moresnack with baked beans. Service was slow and not many customers inside but drive thru had a line. Dining room was clean but women's restroom was not. Food was ok. Shrimp was fresh cooked but very small quantity compared to our local Smithfields. Sandwich not hot and barely warm. Probably not stopping here again.

*4.5 stars* Oh wow for my visit to Smithfield's I'm impressed. I saw the drive thru and kinda…read moreexpected typical fast food, but no, it's much better service is fast, which they tell you about as it's painted on the building. so can you get fast and good AND cheap? Well yes, yes you can. This isn't dollar menu cheap but it's perfectly reasonable for what you get. I like the ambiance too, they have elevated ceilings and the dining area is spacious, and it's clean Remember when KFC was good? Well Smithfield's has captured that with their tenders, the meat is tender and juicy, the breading is good and well seasoned it really is what I remember KFC being, delicious. Bbq pork was good, nice and meaty, needs some sauce though, not sure if you're supposed to ask for it separately or what but it was good, just needs sauce, the hush puppies were on point as well, Cole slaw and potato salad all very good I'd be more than willing to come back and try more of the menu

Perfect place to stop in and eat, quick service, great prices, amazing food. Very healthy options,…read moreand some amazing banana pudding if calories aren't a problem lol. Very fresh ingredients, many of which are probably locally grown. I'm pretty sure everyone local knows how good this place is, but it's a great stop for travelers too! Food is simple, flavorful, and clearly made with love. Or at least good enough to taste that way! No obnoxious music, good lighting, not too hot or cold.

​ High Quality & Healthy Options in Whiteville!…read more ​I stopped by Penn's Grill around 9:30 AM and had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere is calm and inviting with lovely local decor, and the staff is incredibly friendly. My waitress was very helpful in navigating the menu, which is surprisingly customizable. ​I ordered an egg white omelet with steak and cheese, and it was hands down the best-tasting egg white dish I've ever had--the seasoning was perfect! The steak was tender and juicy, and the homemade old-country style hashbrowns are a must-try. ​While the prices might seem a little high at first glance, the quality of the food absolutely justifies it. It's hard to find places in Whiteville that accommodate healthier breakfast options this well. Highly recommend!

Great atmosphere, big tables to spread out. Food was delicious and arrived both quickly and…read morecorrect. Out waitress Elba was the right balance of attentive and checiing in without being too over present. We'll definitely be back!

TOP 5 - Burrito Chipotle! Stopped for lunch and it was delicious. I ordered the Burrito Chipotle…read morewith chicken. My burrito was excellent. The chipotle sauce had the perfect amount of cream and spices. The chicken was well seasoned and cooked to a tender perfection. My wife ordered the Quesadilla Fajita. The Fajita was ginormous. She ate almost half. She ate the other half for lunch the following day and the flavors marinated that she said it was even better the next day. The salsa and chips were tasty. Service was great and the location was clean. We both enjoyed the wall art!

Always excellent, fast service and delicious food, classic dinner feel. Prices are very cheap and…read morereasonable. It gets packed at lunch hours, but it's worth the wait for great burgers!

Always the best food and service!! Love the atmosphere and all the memorabilia. Rays is one of our…read morefavorites in Whiteville.