Kelly&#x27;s Seafood

Service was on point. Waitress was prompt and not bothersome! Hush puppies were excellent and food…read morewas delivered quickly and correct. Good slaw, but needs to be cold for best taste. Baked potato was done to a turn. Butter and sour cream was on table in abundance and convenience! Shrimp was cooked perfectly. Beautiful light golden brown! Best I have had in years. I ordered a small and got 9 butterflied shrimp! Everything appears clean and cared for with the exception of the entrance doors which need replacement and are well weathered. One other observation. The sign next to the entrance is not designed well. It is hard to see and is camouflaged into the background vegetation. A more modern sign with some "pop" may draw attention to this restaurant and German architecture!

Nice old building with European design attributes. Front door needs some work. Appears sun damaged…read more Interior, although somewhat dated, was clean and well cared for. Service was prompt and was consistent throughout the meal. Drinks were delivered quickly with hush puppies, which were excellent! Didn't have to wait long for main meal. My wife had flounder and sweet potato, which she liked very much and they had brown sugar for her sweet potato! She really appreciated that because most places do not have brown sugar. My meal was excellent! I had fantail shrimp, although they were actually butterflied shrimp, and they were prepared great. Soft, tender and cooked to a perfect gold color. Best I have had in a long time. Baked potato was cooked well and I like that the butter and sour cream is in a basket on the table so you don't have to beg waiter for more! I'll be back!

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The Creekside Clock Restaurant of Shelby

3.9(39 reviews)

0.2 mi

Sub was good. Staff seemed friendly. Music didn't match the vibe as much but it's ok. My first time…read morehere.

You must be willing to exercise your patience but do trust, it's worth it. One of the few…read morerestaurants that still pays attention to details. Medium well Ribeye was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Ribs fall off the bones. Some of the best wings in Shelby! Veggies are always so tasty and spot on!! Last but not least, The CreekSide Clock is by far one of the most economical choices!!

The Creekside Clock Restaurant of Shelby

Meatloaf special. Nothing was even warm. Had to ask them to microwave my plate.

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Chicken Ranch

4.1(51 reviews)

1.6 mi

I never went inside, I had the food delivered so I can't speak about the ambiance…read more However...I got the shrimp platter and Jesus Christ it was THE best calabash shrimp I've ever had in my life. The hush puppies were perfectly sweet, and the coleslaw was fresh, creamy and crunchy, and the okra was reminiscent of a time when you were a kid and grandma would make it fresh. I delivered and it was at my house in 30-40 minutes. I *cannot* wait to come back to town and have this again!!! Oh!! And they have GREAT RANCH!!!!!!

Some friends told us we should try Chicken Ranch so we did. The building itself needs work but…read moredon't let that deter you. The food here is amazing. There were only three people working and the young cashier was so sweet. I ordered a foot-long hotdog with onion rings and my husband ordered 12 wings: 6 mild and 6 medium. We got our drinks and sat down. The Cook came out and said the mild and medium are the same thing and my husband said that's fine. Not really sure why they have mild and medium on the menu if it's the same thing, lol. The girl who brought out our food had no personality and didn't even speak, but the food speaks for itself. The hotdog was so good. The onion rings were crispy and just perfect. My husband loved the wings. He scarfed those things down. I tried one and they were so good. We will definitely be back to try everything on the menu and try all the different flavors of wings.

Calabash Shrimp plate (with Okra and hush puppies)

12 wings: Mild

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Foot long hot dog with onion rings.

The Beehive Cafe of Shelby

4.7(6 reviews)

2.3 mi

Excellent stop. Found by accident on way to Asheville. Lovely owner and yummy food. Try it,…read moreyou'll like it!

First time we came to this gem. Mr Michael is very friendly with great customer service. We both…read morehad chops and upon his recommendation,the potato wedges. Mr Michael was correct, the wedges were great. Chops weren't half bad either! Looking forward to eating here again the next time we're this way. We spoke to another couple who really liked their cheeseburgers. And we saw a lot of folks coming in for pick up. Be hungry when you stop in and don't forget to order the wedges!

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Homemade tenders with great fries and slaw

Bella Verona

3.6(60 reviews)

1.7 mi

My husband and I have driven past a few times and I said let's stop in there for lunch. I am so…read moreglad we did. It was not busy and the food came out right away. Perfect because I wanted Greek and he wanted Italian. I had the chicken pita sandwich with extra tzatziki. Very yummy. My husband had the meat ravioli with meat sauce, he finished his plate and then use the breadsticks sop up the sauce. The price was fantastic, our waitress was very lovely and it really is a cute little place. We will definitely be going back.

This is based on a take out only…read more We ate here years ago when they were in a different location and it wasn't too bad , so we decided to pick something up fast it was too early to eat our dinner but too late for lunch. Heard a lot of negative comments so we thought we would gave it a try. Ordered fried pickles. They were hard and freezer burned. Was not happy at all. They give a small container of ranch . Much Smaller than most places. We didn't eat them all they were not good at all, but we had already left when we opened them or I would have brought back. The place wasn't busy when we went in. I doubt we would go back We. don't go near this location at all anymore. There's another location on the main road and we've been there many times the food is amazing. It's more convenient. We will stick with that one.

Our restaurant

Meat Ravioli with meat sauce.

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Showmars Shelby

3.9(25 reviews)

0.5 mi

Food always good and staff very prompt and kind. I go at least once a month. My mom enjoys it too.read more

ZZThe ppl were nice. My food was fresh. The cookers knew what they were doing. I will go back there…read moreagain. I haven't eaten inside, but we ordered our for 10mins before close and I'm very happy about it. Flounder was fried properly. Shrimp was more than I expected for $15.99. Still ate it the next day. I like this place.

It's was good CLASSIC CHICKEN PITA

Mini shrimp meal

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Pete’s Fish Box

4.4(9 reviews)

10.9 mi

Pete's Fish Box has amazing seafood, generous portion, and outstanding service!! Also very…read moreaffordable for the amount of food you get.

The folks at Pete's are awesome, the food is always super. I grew up on the coast and am used to…read morefresh ... these folks have cracked the code!!

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Bistro 214

4.0(78 reviews)

1.6 mi

The food really good. The staff very nice. And food hot came out to you. The place very nice and…read moreclean. The restrooms nice and clean too.

Hands down the best dinner in Shelby. The mushroom tart to start, a perfectly cooked filet, and an…read moreacoustic guitarist playing in the background on a Friday night. The whole place just feels special without being stuffy about it. Worth every penny and then some.

Dining room

Rib eye with mashed potatoes and green beans

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Love's Fish Box

3.8(64 reviews)

9.2 mi

Fish camps like Love's are getting harder and harder to find, which makes this place even more…read moreworth appreciating. Family owned since 1968, now five generations deep, and it still feels like exactly what it has always been. That's rare. You walk in, go up to the counter, order, and take a seat in the big dining room while they call your name. The room itself is something, decorated with old fishing nets, harpoons, and antiques that have been collecting since the beginning. It feels lived in the best way. The salt and pepper catfish is the signature and it earns that reputation. Perfectly seasoned, not greasy, served with fresh hushpuppies that are hot and light. Got the flounder and green shrimp too and both were great. Portions are generous. The slaw is the right kind, creamy and fresh. The hand-breaded chicken tenders are worth mentioning too if seafood isn't your thing. The brothers running the place have a way of making you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit. People come in and stay for hours just to talk. That tells you everything you need to know about what this place means to the community around here.

The food is great really anything from there or anything from the Philly cheesesteak to any of the…read morefish plates also the chicken tender plates I recommend for sure !!!! The sweet tea is the best !!! The service is great and it is family owned and they are really great people!!! A must go to for anybody that loves food period not just seafood !! The seating is sit yourself but it is always clean and they always have great lighting and a great atmosphere

Salt and pepper Flounder Filet Tea French Fries Hush Puppies Tartar Sauce Cole Slaw

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Sue G.

Elite 26

1442

895

3799

2 years ago

I'm disappointed to say that Kelly's Seafood in Shelby, NC, didn't quite live up to the hype for us. Inside was nothing special very plain and basic decorations. We gave it two chances, but unfortunately, both experiences were underwhelming. The first time, the seafood lacked flavor and had an unpleasant, old greasy taste. The batter was also a letdown. What struck us as odd was the aggressive promotion of desserts - they left a tray on our table and checked back repeatedly to see if we wanted any. On our second visit with a friend, we were hoping for improvement, but sadly, everything tasted somewhat bland and similar. It's hard to put into words, but the dishes lacked distinct flavors and excitement. Considering the online buzz, we were expecting more. Unfortunately, we won't be returning. read more

Krista P.

128

4

0

10 years ago

Love Kelly's! They have the best seafood around and I sure love their calabash chicken, fried dill pickles and hush puppies! It's family owned which is awesome, and they offer take out so call in an order if you don't want to go out to eat! I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for something local and delicious! read more

Sandy S.

70

1

0

11 years ago

I love their flounder everytime I go there. My family eats salt and pepper catfish as well as the boiled shrimp and calabash shrimp! Service is great, and they have excellent desserts! Won't go anywhere else! read more

Zelia W.

0

8

0

4 years ago

This place is great great service great food great people all around thank you for the excellent food.

Lisa B.

84

1

0

4 years ago

Always fresh and the service is excellent, you are always greeted with a smile!. Food is delicious! read more

Tracy W.

0

2

0

8 years ago

Wonderful Food!!!!!! Goooood!!!!!!

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