Bustin a gut is one of the few restaurants downtown Rocky mount. Despite this they pay attention to…read morequality. I got fish and grits which was delicious but a little over salted. Our waitress was nice and made good recommendations. This is nice for a family meal. There is also a bar available.

I visited this restaurant twice. Both times there were flies everywhere that I had to fight not to…read moreget into my food. And dirty tables and chairs. Also for the price you don't get enough food. From now on we will drive to Wilson NC to find a good restaurant.

Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover…read more At first glance Doug Saul's doesn't look very promising. In fact, it's somewhat of a turn-off. But once you get past appearances, the place begins to grow on you. I pushd ahead and am glad I did. I've been back several times since, and enjoyed every meal I'd had here. The Fries Oysters are my favorite. They're lightly coated, fried to perfection, plump and juicy. The fried Fish and Fried Shrimp are also excellent. And don't overlook the BBQ - very good Eastern North Carolina style with just the right touch of vinegar. We also liked the Hushpuppies, Green Beans, Brunswick Stew and Pastry; but could not recommend the Cole Slaw or Banana Pudding.

Got two dinners to go. Everything was really good! Chopped barbecue excellent as well as the fried…read moreflounder. All the sides were delicious -- collards, Brunswick stew, slaw, and yams. The hush puppies were a standout too - they actually tasted like cornmeal. Portions very generous and a great value-- will be eating leftovers for dinner tonight! Staff was very personable and friendly to out-of-town northerners too :)

Pleasant nice staff and nice place to hang out and have a beer. Food is okay. Shrimp is overlooked…read moreand dry. Oysters small. Honestly red lobster is better.

Why 5 stars? Because the food was delicious, Service was…read moreamazing, ambiance was chill. We went on a holiday and fortunately for us we did not have to wait a long time. I think we waited 2 minutes before we were seated lol. I had seen this restaurant once before and totally forgot about it until we were in the area and wanted seafood. The hubby is not a big crab boil fan so he usually opts for a fried seafood dinner. They have your usual menu items....pick your preference of seafood, seasoning and spice level. It was cheaper for us (myself & the cubs) to get the family platter instead of individual meals. Let me tell you something!! It did NOT disappoint!! Food was prepared fresh and very flavorful & plentiful. We decided on the Big Bang with a medium spice level. Our server was very nice and friendly and didn't mind answering a few questions and making sure our food was to our liking. Per usual, the hubby ordered a shrimp and fish platter which was also a nice portion. This is a great restaurant, so much so I have recommended it to several people!

Stopped in for lunch with a couple of old dawgs (dad and his buddy) and we all left feeling the…read moresame kinda way - happy. Service is quick and friendly - the young ladies really were on their game at getting you situated and taking your order. Food came with the right amount of time (shows that freshness without making you wait too long, and delivered as promised. I foot the Maryland crab cakes and dries, it was good. Pricing is fair, food was tasty and the service was sweet, I will be back! I imagine this place is hopping on weekends/evenings. The atmosphere, vibe and food would ensure people line up.

Thursday 6pm…read more Service wait staff was friendly and attentive. Food- hubby's fried shrimp and fries was room temp. Very last shrimp bite tasted spoiled he said. stomach issues incurred at home after dinner. My fried cod fish and fries- umm the top piece was nice and flaky but the bottom pieces seemed tougher. All the pieces were tasteless, no salty goodness to it. I stopped eating after the first cod piece. We liked the ice tea. We both did not receive the advertised coleslaw. By the time she rechecked on us so we could let her know, were decided we were done eating. Overall, we probably won't be back due to the inconsistent food quality.

I decided to give them a try months after they opened to see what they were like. The tea is great…read more The service was excellent. The fried flounder was gross. The outer crust was golden brown then there was about a half inch air pocket once your cracked the crust...and the fish was wet and yellow. I let the waitress know and she promptly took it back and brought a new piece of fish. It was the same way. Disappointing!

No Frills Regional Steakhouse Chain…read more Ribeyes offers a limited assortment of steakhouse basics at a reasonable price. The decor is basic and rather dull, but the wait staff is friendly and accommodating. Most of the items we sampled were satisfactory. I wasn't sure that I would like Ribeyes; but concluded that there are more plusses than minuses. Let's start with the Salad Bar. The only 'green', iceberg lettuce, was fresh and crisp. The rest of the 30+ items were just the basics; but there was a nice assortment of toppings (croutons, crisps, peanuts, bacon bits, raisins) and all the usual dressings. Acceptable, but not especially impressive. The Ribeye Steaks were very good. Nicely trimmed, tender, juicy and cooked to order. All steak entrees come with the 'endless' salad bar, 1 Side and Texas Toast. The featured Side is a large Baked Potato, which you can overload with any of the cheeses and other items on the salad bar - a real winner. The Cole Slaw, however, was dreadful. We sorta liked the Shrimp Skewer. The shrimp had an agreeable chargrill flavor, but were not worth the price. My favorite was the grilled Boneless Pork Chop. I agree with their menu description: "marinated in our special brine, seasoned and grilled to juicy perfection". Both the seafood items we tried were delicious. The Fried Oysters were spot on. Lightly battered with a crunchy outside; rich, briny, and slightly sweet inside. The Grilled Scallops were sweet and tender, but a little dry. Ribeyes also has a full bar and limited outside seating. Not my go-to steakhouse but definitely one that I will go to from time to time.

This Steakhouse is Clean, Comfortable, Friendly and you won't get a better Ribeye Steak anywhere…read more The service was very good and it was much more enjoyable than the Upscale places, with their Overpriced, Tough and Cooked wrong pieces of Goat. Go here, Relax, Have a good Meal, Enjoy the Friendly Atmosphere. You won't be sorry you went.

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar in Rocky Mount is a clean, welcoming spot with a nautical vibe and plenty…read moreof free parking in the center lot. You can usually seat yourself, and the staff greets you promptly. They offer a full bar, house-brewed tea, rotating desserts, lunch and dinner options, and TVs with closed captioning so you can catch a game or trivia. Their seafood selection is excellent, with oysters and other items served fried, steamed, blackened, grilled, and more. They list the origin of their shrimp, clams, and oysters on the wall, and the chalkboard specials change depending on where the oysters were sourced that day. The "Greggah" lobster roll was perfection--a generous portion of chilled lobster in their signature sauce on a top-cut, buttery soft bun. The slaw served with it was creamy, cold, fresh, slightly sweet, and had the right tang. The sausage and potatoes side was one of the best staples from this restaurant group. A later snack of fried clam strips and fried oysters showed the same quality. Everything was freshly breaded, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. It came with hush puppies, coleslaw, and a house-made tartar sauce that was spot-on. Another visit included a house salad with homemade ranch and the double-decker crab cake sandwich--two fresh, in-house-made crab cakes stacked together with coleslaw on the side. It was outstanding. Consistently fresh seafood, friendly service, clean atmosphere, and reliable quality make this Shuckin' Shack location a solid choice whether you're in town briefly or a regular local.

The restaurant has a cool set up and vibe. The staff were pleasant. My family and I were not…read moreimpressed by the food taste and presentation. I had steam shrimp, Mac and cheese, corn, and slaw. The shrimp had the shell on them. Some of the shrimp were not deveined. The old bay seasoning was just dump on the outside of the shell. None of the shrimp were seasoned throughout. The corn was dry. The Mac and cheese were decent. The teas were so sweet I had to ask for water to dilute the tea. The others is my dinner party had similar grievances. The overall consensus of the group I was with was that we're not returning. I do not recommend for food however if you want a place for drinks, I think this place could satisfy that desire.

My first time at The Prime Smokehouse and it was beautiful and amazing. From the moment my daughter…read moreand I walked in the door, we were greeted with warmth and a genuine southern hospitality. The black art and jazz music added to the vibrant atmosphere. The bar was snazzy and stylish, a nice spot where you just want to sit and relaxed awhile. I loved the painting on the wall near the grand piano. The food was flavorful and came out hot and on time. Our server was friendly and made our experience even more enjoyable. Rocky Mount is lucky to have a place like this. I highly recommend.

We're doing a road trip with the family from Philly to Miami and wanted a nice dinner spot. Quick…read moregoogle search and this amazing restaurant pops up. First, about a 10-15 min detour from 95, free parking, cute little area with restaurants and a hiking trail. Restaurant is beautiful. Staff are efficient and friendly. Made great recs. Food is fairly priced and most importantly delicious! The owners are at the restaurant, the chef Ed, who's also from Philly! Came out to speak to us. His wife Yalem is beautiful and brought us to our table. We would highly recommend to anyone! I'm going to have to come back because they sold out of the peach crisp :(

Overall, this food was very good. The shrimp was an absolute favorite. The hush puppies were sweet…read moreand soft. Very good. I did an online order to pick up when I saw it was on the route to our destination and the only thing I can complain about is that we had to big bags with food... including potato salad and baked beans and there was no type or fork or spoon in either of the bags. Or any napkins. Being that they stapled the bags together, i thought they would have at least put some eating utensils in the bag.... But that's okay... we just didn't eat it because we were in a roadtrip and didn't notice until we were back on the highway... it looked delicious... The dark meat chicken and the tenders were cooked to perfection... the wings on the other hand were VERY overcooked. The meat was really hard. The bbq sandwich was a little too sweet for me. Although i prefer sweet bbq over the vinegar taste, this was too sweet for me... but a good flavor. The bathroom was very clean. The dining area was very clean also. Customer service, I'll give like a 7/10. I stood there for a little while and neither of the two guys working the front greeted me or even acknowledged and I was standing there. When the young man who was packing the orders, I think he may have been a manager or supervisor because he had on a white button up shirt with a tie saw me standing there for a little while, he came over and greeted me and helped me get my order. Overall a decent experience... Food was hot and fresh. We would go back.

I've been here a few times. Each time, the order takers seemed to be stressed & frustrated. They…read moreweren't friendly. They didn't smile. They just looked like they were ready to go home. We've been here during the evening only, so maybe it's just the evening shift workers. When eating inside, the tables have been dirty and the high chairs sticky and dirty. I have had to clean our area and the high chair each time. Then they bring us cold food and we end up having to take it back to request fresh food. We normally don't have this issue at other Smithfield's, so I don't know what's going on at this location. I love their food, so I recommend this restaurant. Hopefully you have a better experience.