Little Richard&#x27;s Barbeque

This Mount Airy restaurant excels in food and service. The ambiance is a bit gritty for my taste,…read morebut tons of customers tolerate a dated interior to have great food and service. I shall return each time I go past Mount Airy. It's that good.

I had high hopes. The food and reviews looked good…read more We arrived and there was a full parking lot, always a good sign. We were sat quickly. The server was super nice. It was very cold where we were sitting and the server allowed us to move to a warmer spot. We ordered a fried mushroom appetizer. This was very good. They came with ranch and I think it was the horseradish sauce. The orangish sauce was very good. I ordered 1/2 rack of dry ribs with mac & cheese and green beans, and 2 hushpuppies. You get a choice of Texas toast, hushpuppies, or rolls. My coworker ordered salmon. When the food came out, my ribs were wet. I told the server that I had ordered dry rub. He stated they were dry but had sauce on them. I'm sorry, that is not a "dry rib", in my opinion. The first piece of rib meat I ate was soft and juicy. The next two were super dry and I could not eat any more of them. My coworker joked that that was probably what they were referring to when they said "dry rub". The green beans were ok. I added a ton of pepper and some hot sauce. I saved the mac & cheese for lunch the next day. The hushpuppies were dense and needed a little more flavor. My coworker commented that her salmon was ok but nothing to write home about. I should have went with my first instinct and ordered from the kids menu. The prices are very reasonable and the atmosphere is nice.

Awesome food , Awesome service & brought to you at a reasonable price

Buffalo shrimp with ranch dressing.

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Porky's Bar B Que

4.2(17 reviews)

1.0 mi

BBQ business is closed. Now called Pit Stop Pizza. Not a bad pizza place BTW if you're in the area.read more

I walked in and admitted my lack of knowledge about the restaurant and of Barbeque in general! I…read moreasked for help picking a meal for two hungry workers and myself. The owner, David Hall, helped me pick the BBQ plate and sides. I also got two peach cobblers. I ordered a grilled chicken salad. He then told me all about the area and things to do/see. The building is really unique, built in the 1960s and has large bow chalet/A frame windows. The plates were huge - the guys enjoyed it ... didn't finish the food.. and took them home. You should really try this place if you like BBQ!

Chopped plate with slaw, beans, and hush puppies

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The Copper Pot

4.2(134 reviews)

6.8 mi

Very solid meal and dining experience. I would give a 4.5 if possible…read more Stopped on our travels north for lunch on Father's Day, around 1:00 pm. The place was hopping. Not many dining choices in this area. Ample parking and a large dining area with tables efficiently serviced so that they turn over quickly. Our wait for a table was only 10-minutes, following a group of 18! The service was the star of the experience. Very efficient, helpful, attentive servers. Shout out to Suzanna. The large staff worked well together and seemed to make everyone feel comfortable. The ambience is southern, hometown casual. You feel like you are visiting your large family from start to finish. Nothing pretentious. Clean enough. Comfortable. Pricing....in this time of food inflation, this restaurant still offers amazing prices. My husband and I had two large dinner entrees with water and our bill came to just under $24.00. Our portions were generous as evidence in the photo. Our waitress recommended the grilled pork chops which were hot, juicy and seasoned just right. They came with two veggie sides from a long list of choices. I chose collard greens and Mac and cheese. These items were just average and only luke warm as was the biscuit (from a choice of about 5 bread options). Had the sides been hot and a little more flavorful, I would have given 5 stars. For vegetarians and all-day breakfast eaters, Cooper Pot is your place; so much to choose from on their menu. Vegans might struggle as most southern cooking includes dairy and it looks as if they cook their sides in large quantities and keep them in a warmer to serve. The ability to respond quickly to large numbers of travelers and locals, with solid, well-priced, filling meals is the gift of the Copper Pot. We will return when traveling their way.

We always love the copper pot. We start eat visit with…read morebuffalo chips and ranch. I typically get a burger, breakfast, or this most recent visit I tried the pot roast special and it was great! You really can't get anything bad at Copper Pot. I also love that they carry Diet Mtn. Dew. It's my favorite drink when eating out and no one carries it. The servers are always super helpful and friendly. It stays packed every time we are there. Give them a try!

Pleasant dining room

Carrot cake

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Like a Southern non-Sweet version of a Zeppoli - which was pretty freaking killer!

Aunt Bea's BBQ

2.6(66 reviews)

0.2 mi

Everything we ordered was good. The girl taking out order at the register was friendly. The prices…read morewere really good as well.

This morning on way home from Florida Vacay, we stopped in Mt Airy to have breakfast at Aunt Bea's…read moreDiner. Saige ordered pancakes with bacon and Orange juice. I had biscuits and gravy with sweet tea.. Deacon also had pancakes with sausage and Mt Dew Zero. Not sure what Kayla and her daddy ordered, unfortunately they has to sit at different table. The food was not that good. More than 80% went into the trash. Definitely would not eat here again!

Outside

Chicken Fried Steak

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Sausage Gravy & Biscuits

Thirsty Souls Community Brewing

4.4(105 reviews)

0.8 mi

We pulled into town and checked in at Balladeer hotel a block away. Front desk had TSCB as one of…read morethe four recommendations for dining on a Saturday night. After searching Yelp on the way in, it was on my list too. They did not disappoint. They are just along the social district on market street. We were not in for socializing but it was fun to watch through the giant windows. We ordered a cheese tray, two sours and two pizzas. The bartender was super friendly and helpful though you have to speak up. Order at the bar and take a pager. The food came out fast. The kids being there after 9pm was off-putting but they left at some point. We ordered another two beers called Raw Dog IPA pineapple. Delicious cashed out at $65. Which is reasonable for all we ordered and the quality. Large space, with tons of options. Good for groups or a date night. I even found a large old NatGeo Atlas to paw through while we waited. Super fun spot to chill after a long day on the road.

Very friendly pizza brewery. The staff were generous with their beer tastings and I settled on a…read morelarger. I wish the beer was a little colder though. Pizzas were delicious. We got the "Barb" which was a BBQ chicken and a spicy Italia pizza. They do a thin fire oven pizza which is pretty good. My friends and I sat on their comfortable couches and had a relaxing lunch. They also have tables if you prefer.

Pretzel bites SO GOOD

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All Sauced Up BBQ

3.6(18 reviews)

12.3 mi

Came back here for dinner after the positive experience last time. This time, the food was lacking…read more I ordered the Friday special, salt and pepper catfish with green beans and onion rings. My friend ordered a chopped barbeque plate with green beans and buffalo chips. Both of our green beans were cold. His bbq and chips were good. My onion rings were hot, but a little underdone and loaded with grease. My fish was okay. Frozen, deep fried. The breading tastes great, but the fish was average. The service was good. These people have a great wit and are enjoyable to talk to and they seems to be always ready to fill drinks, etc. The inside is a bit mediocre on the cleanliness. Our table wasn't very clean when I sat down. That being said, the food is what matters. Gotta give it a 3-stars. Limited options in Pilot Mountain, but will try somewhere else next time.

Stopped in for lunch with my family. We were visiting Pilot…read moreMountain and just happened to find this restaurant via of Yelp! Absolutely a gem, the bbq was delicious. Also great hush puppies and Mac and cheese. The hospitality was outstanding and the staff was fun to talk with. Will definitely return on our next adventure to the mountains.

Teriyaki chicken,macaroni salad, baked beans

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Libby Hill Seafood - Mount Airy

3.8(48 reviews)

0.2 mi

Food was really good. Service was also good. Sometimes places like this has seafood that lacks…read moreflavor or the bread is really greasy. Not the case here.

Service was great. Food was a bit pricey for it all having the same flavor. Didn't really have a…read moreflavor.

Baby flounder and green beans with hush puppies.

Clams and shrimp with rice and hush puppies

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Oysters and Fantail Shrimp box

Aunt Bea's BBQ

2.5(42 reviews)

11.9 mi

Very good greens, Mac and cheese was decent, hush puppies were a little better than Cookout's…read more Great coffee. Given the name, and being so near Mt. Airy, I was really surprised that the young staff had no idea what The Andy Griffith Show was, might be good for the owners to put it on a TV or something.

I was strongly disappointed with this…read more Warning... This isn't a warm and fuzzy review This business may have just hit my all-time favorite purchase/consumption To me, this was like having a drive-through Friday night football game concession stand that served microwaved food and/or food that had been created and stored in a crockpot. I didn't like the flavor, the texture really anything of any item that I ordered. In fact, I chise to not finish it, throw it out and went to McDonald's afterwards -finding that a better alternative... And I love barbecue. Service was average. Food below average. Speed of getting food was average. Will not be back. It seemed that aunt B's had a nice local following... But... Aunt Bea's is not for me. Did not go inside so I cannot attest to what the ambiance was, but I wasn't impressed with any aspect of this location.

These were okay. Not very hot.

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Rusty Rooster Southern Breakfast

4.0(66 reviews)

1.1 mi

This place is so cute and cozy but tends to full up in the weekends. Their menus have a lot to…read morechose from and the customer service is amazing. My fiancé is a pancake critic and unfortunately they were a miss. I like a thinner more well done pancake where we received a thicker more soft one. That's just our preference. The eggs Benedict are always on point!!! Their croissants are also to die for! Coffee is good but I would like to see some nondairy creamer? It's hard to find a place that carries any. I still come here often as the atmosphere is always welcoming

The food was just okay--nothing really stood out. It tasted like it may have been reheated after…read moresitting for a few days, and overall it was pretty bland and could have used more flavor. The service was also quite slow and felt a little inattentive. It wasn't a terrible experience, but there are definitely some areas that could be improved.

Interior

Waffle

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Cranberry mimosa

Mi Casa on Main

3.9(81 reviews)

0.8 mi

I'm a big fan of this place! The fun flavor combinations of the Primo Tacos is a highlight, as well…read moreas the drink menu. We had the Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos, nachos, and so much more that I'm genuinely forgetting what they all were - but I know they tasted great! The restaurant has fun decor and a great atmosphere. Loved the energy. Service was a little iffy but I feel like maybe it was our timing as well since we came in after what seemed like a big rush. Our server was doing her best though! We'll be back!!

Really nice meal for a reasonable price. Jardin is the vegetarian option with sweet potato, beans,…read moremushrooms, and other veggies. The three tacos come with beans (refried or black) and rice. The only bad part of the experience was the rice. It tasted fine, but I think it was way overcooked and mushy. We also ordered fried banana peppers as an appetizer, and they were so fun! Chips and salsa used to be $5, but now they offer it for free! Really good salsa. Our waitress was very kind and attentive, going the extra mile. I will return for vegetarian tacos!

Anime Girls Make Me Happy B.

Vegetarian tacos

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Strawberry margarita

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6 years ago

The ribs are hickory smoked, incredible barbeque sauce, fatty, delicious. the one critique though, is the fries, they not crispy, and they dry. But an incredible barbeque place! read more

Jamie P.

13 years ago

One of the best. BBQ is awesome and chicken is amazing. BEST HUSHPUPPYS EVER. A little pricy but we'll worth it and helpings are huge.

Sarah S.

6 years ago

Nice BBQ place, great family take-out deals. Service is okay, just not very personable. They offer basic beer selection.

Betty J.

9 years ago

Eat there often, very good food, and excellence service. Thank you Betty and Jerry Johnson read more

A. H.

9 years ago

Very good food and service. If we are in the area again, we will make a stop here to eat.

Daniel P.

8 years ago

It was a great place to eat.you get more food than what you need .The people were great.

Colt M.

4 years ago

Great food and service! Been there many times and it has always been consistently good.

Sam G.

7 years ago

this place is wonderful, love the people and the food. one of my fav places to eat..

Vincent B.

9 years ago

We enjoy the BBQ. Our one pound take out was well over a pound of meat.

Bridgette B.

12 years ago

Absolutely the best grilled chicken salad and hush puppies in town!!

Judy M.

11 years ago

Absolutely the best BBQ around.....Love, Love, Love!!!!

Jamie S.

11 years ago

One of my favorite restaurants...Of...All...Time!!!

Ron P.

4 years ago

Best BBQ IN TOWN, I have never had a bad meal here.

Thomas J.

9 years ago

The best in town. I love this place.

Jack W.

5 years ago

Love eating here, best place in town

Mike S.

9 years ago

Good Food great service fair price

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