On our way back up from Florida. Rocky Mount is the perfect halfway point heading north. We stopped at Lou Reda's for dinner with friends who were part of our caravan. It was great food to nourish the soul after 12 hours in a car. The brisket burger was perfectly cooked. A good size Patti, pink in the center as we requested, with a big slab of juicy flavorful brisket on top. It was served with a beautifully executed coleslaw on a soft squishy bun. The french fries were well seasoned. We also ordered a beet salad, piled high with red and golden beets, and lots of flavorful textured toppings from pickled peppers, golden raisins to crunchy pork rinds. The salad dressing was a perfect compliment. The best part about the meal was Christiy. She was filled with great recommendations and a personality that just sparkled. After all those hours in a Car, she made us feel like she had personally welcomed us into her own home. We will be back next year on our way down to Florida. read more

So many gluten free options and the waitstaff was the best! I have celiac disease and we are traveling through. I definitely will be coming back anytime we are in the area. read more

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Was in town for work and the person working the lobby of our hotel recommended this local spot. My coworker and I both thought the brisket burger sounded amazing, so we had to get it! I was surprised when it came, because I was not expecting a chunk of brisket that thick! The portions are good!!! It's a dark restaurant, not well lit, but I honestly don't mind that kind of vibe. Made it more chill. The service was not the fastest, but it didn't ruin the dinner at all. If I'm ever back in the area, I would come back to this spot. read more

LouReda's an American Table - Brisket burger - American Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

LouReda's....it is the place you might pass by anytime you are in Rocky Mount. It is a small place as you find a place to go. But stop and step inside and it is bigger than you imagine. It is not fancy, but once you try something it is different. This is American Cooking but with a style that is special. See what awaits. When we went in I had worked up at the Rocky Point Markets for furniture both in the spring and the fall of each year. It was always filled with folks from everywhere to shop, and see and buy for the next season. There were plenty of places to have lunch. But when dinner came it was special. The local style of cooking was different. It might have the same meal as you would find in another region, but here it was different as it is based on the cook / chef. Tonight we stopped in and the person helping us was very special. She told us of what was available and what was not. She gave the details and let us order. First we had to have an Arnold Palmer. Naturally, it was different than the person down the block. This was not sweet as usually. It was an equal mike and perfect to have. It gave us something to think about. First up was the Mac & Cheese. But unlike normal Mac & Cheese, with this we ordered shrimp. Not what you expect, this was unique. The Mac & Cheese was a combination of fresh pasta and mixed with four different types of cheese. It was mixed together with a cream and butter. It was not a firm mix but a mix that was moist and tasty with each bit you took. That alone was a meal unto itself. Being mixed with shrimp was different. The shrimp where not small. They were a good size. And there was almost a dozen mixed in. They were not placed onto. Being mixed in they aded to the flavor and taste. There was no spices. Just fresh shrimp with pasta and a cheese mix. A dip of bread helped to take it all in. Next we did have Baby Back Ribs. These were very fresh and tasty. Cooked to the right point hthey literally fell off the bone itself with the touch of a fork. The taste was slightly mixed with honey. Sweet but spicy. Naturally had to have some home made coleslaw with this. Plus an order of sweet potato fries. And these were fresh. Alone with a drink these would have been a good snack to have together. I could have had another plate of these alone. The two dishes were perfect. Yet, we did need to have dessert when the couple at the next table ordered it and shared it. This was Bread Pudding, topped with vanilla ice cream and served with Bourbon sauce. This was heaven itself. You did not need more. There people could have shared this one item. Again, it was freshly made and warm. Ideal. The ice cream was made that morning. And, as for the bourbon, you could have had a glass of this. Spread over the bread pudding it was how we sometime drink an Irish Coffee. Had to have that taste with each bite. Overall, this was a special place to for a meal. It was truly unique for the region and for the chef. The team was a great help. The price was great. As for the people who were there, it was packed. Many came from the places where they are creating the new furniture and items that will be on display for the next market in Rocky Point for next spring. They knew where the place is and what to order. It is truly the right spot for a good meal. It is worth the visit next time I am in town. read more

LouReda's an American Table - Bread Pudding with ice cream and bourbon sauce. - American Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Stopped here on the way to NJ. Very friendly and attentive staff. Great menu with lots of interesting options. Brisket was delicious. No room for dessert, but what we saw come out of the kitchen looked great. Highly recommend. Owner Lou stopped by to check on everything. Very kind and enthusiastic gentleman. read more

The service is excellent. The appetizer of fried calamari and shrimp was delicious. My wife had the brisket and said it was delicious. I had the Danish baby back ribs which were tinder and tasty. The only disappointment came with the side of sautéed mushrooms which had a very bitter. Overall we will be back. read more

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A "must-stop" on our trips up and down 95. Food is fabulous and service matches. I had escargot with forest mushrooms ... outstanding! Even the meatloaf dinner was beautifully presented and delicious with broccolini and fried onion rings as an added touch. This chef knows how to make great food and present it in an eye-appealing way. Try the unbeatable burgers. We've never been disappointed at LouReda's. read more

LouReda's an American Table - Meat loaf - American Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

My family and I went for lunch. The restaurant is in a very nice location and very intimate upon entrance. We were greeted and seated immediately. The waiter was very attentive for the most part though at times I feel she was gone a little too long. I had the Mac and cheese with grill chicken, my friend had the impossible burger with sweet potato fries, and my sister had the wings. My friend and my food was great. My sister did not feel her wings were completely done and our party agreed. However, when we told the waitress she told us that it was the smoking technique that was used to prepare the chicken. My sister opted to not eat the wings. Better safe than on the toilet. I do want to shed light on the dripping sauce for the sweet potato fries. It was very tasty. I would definitely give it one more try. read more

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Don't don't even DRIVE THROUGH Rocky Mount without eating here. We are on a long ride from Northern New England to Sanibel Island, and ordered out from LouReda's. Heart be still! Tops in service, tippy tippy TOPS! in taste. We had brisket, Mac and cheese, smoked turkey burger, sautéed mushrooms, slaw, dirty rice. Wow. Go. Just go. read more

We stumbled upon this gem while traveling to the beach. Quiet and unassuming, we weren't sure if our casual attire was appropriate but soon realized all are welcome. Our server, I think her name was Michelle, greeted us immediately with a big smile! She was my favorite part of the meal. Attentive, funny and outgoing! We ordered the smoked wings, which were delicious! Had a hint of cinnamon as well. Huge portion of 5 giant wings. For dinner my husband had the brisket and 1/2 rack of ribs. He said they were very good and the ribs fell right off the bone. I had the Mac and cheese with blackened shrimp which was to die for. It is very rich with an ample portion, so needless to say, we have leftovers! Definitely would stop here again! read more

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The only thing on the menu that looked appetizing to me was the macaroni and cheese and it was decent. My husband got a burger and thought it was quite plain. The space looks cute from the outside but on the inside it was bare and cheap. It's going to be a no for me. read more

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We stopped in here randomly while visiting Flying Iron Harley-Davidson and we were blown away by how good this place was. We definitely had low expectations for Rocky Mount but good lord, this restaurant would absolutely kill it if it was down in Raleigh. I had a hard time deciding between the BBQ Brisket Hash and the Smoked Chicken and Waffles. I really love smoked wings and smoked chicken but the BBQ brisket hash sounded really unique. The server talked me into the brisket hash and she was right! It was outstanding, extraordinary, and just downright delicious. My girlfriend is gluten-free and they don't have a dedicated gluten-free menu but the staff is very knowledgeable about it and were able to identify items for her to order. The kitchen is also trained for safety but there is no dedicated gluten-free space so cross contamination may occur. Despite not having a gluten-free menu, they do have a dedicated gluten-free dessert which is a pan baked chocolate chip cookie with ice cream and strawberries. Of course we had to get one and it was delicious. Plenty of parking out front. The inside is quite large with a good number of seating options. Service was really good and the food was top notch. We will be back and we might bring a bunch of our motorcycle friends next time. read more

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Excellent food and service! The meatloaf and brisket were very tasty. We were passing thru town and staying overnight. Will definitely visit again next time we are in Rocky Mount! read more

Food was terrific! Grouper cakes were sooooo good. Highly recommend! Friendly staff and good service. A definite diamond in the rough! read more

Back again 11/03/2024 Stopped by on our way down to Florida again. Nothing fancy... bright, bench seats... a few big screen TVs here and there... but the food was good. We decided to eat "light" so opted to share a smoked turkey burger, a beet salad and the calamari and shrimp appetizer to start. All the dishes were very good. Our waitress 'Sammy" was very pleasant, cheerful and prompt. Full bar service, if you want it. read more

Food is always fantastic and the service is also top notch. We always stop here on our way back from Florida.

Every time I go through Rocky Mount, I stopped at LouReda's. I am never disappointed by their food choices, and delicious desserts. It's very casual and delicious bourbon manhattans!! read more

Food was wonderful and service was great as well. We had drink whiskey sour and for me pineapple and orange mimosas very well made! read more

LouReda's an American Table - Ribeye steak and Ribeye Steak & Eggs - American Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

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Found this gem driving through the area. I enjoy dining at this spot. Quality food and friendly service.

This is our favorite stop in Rocky Mount on our way to the beach. We had the ribs today and they were amazing! The meat fell off the bone because it was so tender. Taylor was our server and she did an outstanding job taking care of us. We will definitely return next time we are in town. read more

I decided to try this place on one of my visits to see my parents in Rocky Mount, NC. The restaurant decor is quaint and not overly done. My favorite parts were the huge chalkboard menus on the wall because there is nothing worse than trying to squint to see the writing. lol The service was excellent and our server was on point with her recommendations. I'm always wary about ordering oysters with no ocean in sight, but they were chargrilled to perfection! I almost ordered more! The shrimp risotto was surprisingly delicious and filling. When I first saw there were only 4 shrimp I felt disappointed, but trust me when I say, they were huge and any more would've been too much. I can't wait to go back down for a visit, so I can eat here again. read more

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Fantastic find right off of I-95. Excellent friendly service and a fantastic Sunday brunch. We go through here periodically as our son is in the Navy and stationed in Oceana and we are in coastal NC. This will be our regular stop en route from now on. I look forward to trying their dinner menu. Food was a fresh take on many Southern favorites. Try it! read more

Delicious food! All servers were so friendly! I tried their beet salad. Yummy!!! My husband had the brisket burger. Delicious! Glad we found this place. read more

So good! Southern deliciousness and PERFECT for allergies! Exceptional custom service and a spotless restaurant. On my NC travels this is a must stop . Been here 5 times and not once have they messed up my allergies . I've taken the kids and they love it too - there is a kids menu read more

Very good service. Food was great. Will definitely go there again. We all enjoyed it.

Lou Reda's serves delicious American comfort food in a lovely environment at reasonable prices. Service is great and their spicy fried chicken sandwich can't be beat! Parking is also plentiful and free. read more

Incredible service, I was in town coaching for a tournament and wanted to try the best local eats. The young lady who does the seating/ greetings was very kind, she took my to-go order gave good recommendations. I had the brisket burger (lean) and tried their mac n & cheese, both were banging. Don't plan on being back in town no time soon but that food was bussin fr. read more

The food and the service was great! Very quaint place to eat. They have a good variety of foods read more

LouReda's an American Table - Menu - American Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

We stopped by between Christmas concerts in Rocky Mount. I had long ago heard about this place. Since I don't often get to The Mount, I had not tried LouReda's. Even on a Sunday evening, this place was lively. The space was clean and open with good music. Our waitress was attentive and friendly with good suggestions. She was willing to share some of the history about the restaurant. I had a burger which I must say was one of the best I have ever had. Hot, well seasonedand generously portioned. For dessert I had the key lime pie which came with garnishments that let you know the dish was created by someone who understands how flavors complement each other. It was great! I'm a country boy so when food is really good, I grunt! I did a lot of grunting with this pie. Great place. I'll be back. read more

On the road from South Georgia to Pennsylvania and we stopped in Rocky Mount for the evening. We like to eat at local restaurants when we travel and this place did not disappoint. Staff is friendly. The owner came around to make sure everything was OK. It is a full stocked bar and a large menu. With my husband and I opted for the beef brisket. I had substitute the dirty rice for the sweet potato fries which came with aïoli, fantastic out of this world. If we lived here, we would be regulars. read more

We are over-nighting on our drive south just a short distance from LouReda's and based on other reviews we just had to try it. Best decision of the trip so far! We were seated immediately and were impressed with the vibe. Casual and laid-back, and not overpowering noisy like some places. The wait-staff was very attentive. We wanted to split a salad and they separated it onto 2 plates without even asking. Nice touch. The Chive-Cheddar rolls were excellent and the molasses butter was interesting. I had the brisket burger. My wife had the cod cakes. Both were excellent. Although pretty full, we opted to share the Hot Chocolate Rum Cake which was exceptional. Why eat at any of the national chain restaurants when gems like LouReda's exist! If ever in the area again, I know where I'm going to eat! read more

Found this gem when we took a dinner stop on our road trip! BEST FOOD i've had in a while. such fresh food. I got the chargrilled oysters and the roasted beet salad. Will definitely be remembering this place in case i'm ever back in Rocky Mount, NC again soon! Our waiter was awesome as well. Super helpful :) read more

LouReda's an American Table - Roasted Beet Salad and oysters - American Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Talk about amazing food.....wow! I am so glad we decided to go here for dinner last night while we were in Rocky Mount. I was surprised that my party of two were greeted and seated so quickly on a Saturday evening. Our server started out on point but slipped up a bit when the time came to bring us our bills. We ordered pork skins with cheese dip and they were pure perfection-they were still crackling when dropped at our table!!!! Who would have thought to dip pork rinds into some velveta cheese concoction?!? I ordered a short rib pasta dish that was also really good! I opted to get the bread pudding to go bc I was so full after those pork rinds and pasta and after 2 bites I opted to save the rest of it for breakfast. The bread pudding with the dipping sauce was equally as delicious the next day! Thank you for such an amazing meal in a comfortable atmosphere! read more

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We grabbed a table near the bar and received great service from Alex. Salmon Empanadas were on special and it was such a delicious crust! I had the grouper cakes, which were amazing!! My colleague had the pork chop and it was incredible! I always make a point to come here when work takes me to Rocky Mt, because LR's never disappoints!! read more

LouReda's an American Table - Pork chop entree - American Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

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It's a busy place. We went Saturday night 6:30 pm and waited about 15 minutes for a table. We tried meatloaf and ribeye steak. Both were good. Not amazing-to-die-for good but good :) Atmosphere is nice and clean. read more

LouReda's an American Table - Ribeye steak - American Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

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Sat at the bar and split a beet salad and chicken sandwich. Both were tasty with the chicken sandwich providing heat and crunch. Bartender was very helpful and suggested a local IPA which was very flavorful. The sister restaurant is currently closed but this was very close to our hotel. read more

LouReda's an American Table - Beet salad - American Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

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The food and service at LouReda's was excellent! We had the fried oysters appetizer , chicken thighs and baby back ribs entrees. All were delicious! The atmosphere was comfortable and clean. Highly recommend over the many chain restaurants in the area. read more

Food was interesting and quite good. Especially for a bar type restaurant. It was a plus plus for the food. Beer was extremely cold and local breweries. Great find on our one night stay in Rocky Mount read more

The food was great and the service was outstanding! Such friendly servers! The menu had plenty of options including an interesting vegan main dish (thanks for recognizing that meat free doesn't always have to mean salad!). The hostess Wendy especially went out of her way to make sure our son felt welcome. read more

What went well. EVERYTHING Alicia our server was phenomenal It's not many places that you can brag on the meatloaf. But LouReda's you can. Flavorful plenty of it and an AMAZING presentation. The Bread Pudding was perfect again with an over the top presentation. 5 stars is not enough read more