If I could give this place ten stars, I would. You will have a wait when you get there, and you…read morewill wait no matter how long it takes. You cannot find a better place for a meal, or more kind folks running the place from top to bottom. And if your plate is too big to finish, feel free to take it home, because you'll want to save room for dessert. Magnolia 23 is a staple in our household. So long as we've lived within a 30 minute drive, it has been a great place for a Sunday lunch, or any other meal within the hours they are open. They treat you like family from the very start with the way that they take names for the line. It's natural to start a conversation with the people around you, because everyone has the same end game - a great meal. Once you're seated, it's never long before a waitress comes and takes your drink order. The menu for the day is posted on Facebook and written on the board on the wall, along with the sides and dessert options. There's no menus because it's a meat and two sides, plus a bread of either roll or cornbread. The seating is tables and chairs, although some areas have couches for seating, which is a nice change of pace. Today I got stewed beef with sides of mac and cheese, yams, and bread choice was cornbread. My other half got the country style steak, with sides of cabbage and rice with gravy, and bread of cornbread. The littles shared a fried chicken plate with side of mashed potatoes with gravy. They divided and conquered their food so fast I forgot to snag a picture of it. The stewed beef was perfection. So tender, and the juices went well with the cornbread. The yams were expertly spiced, and prepared with so much love. The mac and cheese was delicious, so I offered some to my youngest who promptly stole the rest of it. I did sample the country style steak, and it was so delicious that none was spared. I cannot wait to eat my leftover stewed beef later this week, as I knew I wanted to save room for dessert. We ordered two fried apple pies, and a slice of Hershey bar cake. Be careful with the fried pies - the filling turns into molten lava when heated, so despite the fact that you'll want to take the largest first bite, please be patient and spare your taste buds from their imminent demise by letting it cool a minute. The spices on the apple filling on the fried pies were perfect, and I savored every bite that I stole from my husband. My dessert was the Hershey bar cake, which I split with one of my littles. It didn't have a thick layer of icing, which was great. The cake had a nice crumb, and was sweet without being overly sweet. If you haven't been here yet, make sure to take note of their hours and then take a trip to Asheboro. Once you've finished your meal, feel free to take a stroll around downtown and know that you've just had the best meal around. Magnolia 23 is worth the price and worth the wait, because you will be blessed by the whole experience.

While visiting Asheboro to see the zoo we found Magnolia 23 and its stellar ratings as our family…read moredinner spot. I can say with confidence this restaurant deserves every accolade given here! We found parking easily behind the building and were given a warm and friendly welcome while walking up the stairs to the cozy porch before we even stepped inside. We arrived early since we knew this place was popular so luckily we had no wait on a Friday evening! We decided to try the catfish, fried chicken, and chicken & dumplings as our meats and a various assortment of the sides including collards, slaw, Lima beans, green beans, potatoes, corn bread and rolls. Absolutely every bite was inhaled, sadly I even missed a chance to take any pictures and my kids (7&9) couldn't stop remarking about how delicious everything was! The chicken & dumplings sold out right after we ordered so we felt lucky to try it too. The service was stellar and quick. HThe owner greeted many of the guests by name and took the time to chat with us and discovered our Wilmington connection- it was so refreshing to see this type of family run farm to table establishment and exchange local foodie recommendations. Next time we will definitely be leaving room for dessert!

Loved the restaurant. We went for the "boat drink" bloody marry with all sorts of ingredients on…read moretop. Delicious, and awesome atmosphere. Favorite ingredient in the drink: filet, homemade fried okra and onion rings, lobster tail. It was all delicious. Their specialty cocktails were also top notch!! Expect a long wait if you go at peak times, but it's worth the wait.

Sadly, there were so many flies inside the restaurant while we were trying to eat our food…read more The food itself was delicious! The service was great and our drinks were very good too!

Wow, this place has grown since I was last here about 8 years ago. The weather was amazing on a…read moreSaturday afternoon, so parking was difficult/non-existent in their lot. There are a good number of spaces, but it was just that busy. There's also street parking available close by. Lots of seating both inside (two separate rooms with tables) and outside. There were 3 bartenders working and they kept the line moving at a decent pace. The beer menu has grown quite a bit, and I was surprised to see the number of brews available. I went with half pours of a gingerbread type stout and their pickle lager. I liked the gingerbread as it had good spice flavors to it, and the lager was alright--light with a hint of salt. If I lived closer, I'd be back.

Deep River is a must-visit if you're in Clayton! They have a ton of good beer, ample seating, a…read moregreat variety of food trucks rotating through, live music, and fun events throughout the week. Music Bingo on Wednesday nights is a blast.

Luann is priceless! Hosted a farewell party here. It was exactly what we needed for a reasonable…read moreprice. Couldn't have been happier to use this space as our location.

Meatloaf special was not the usual rectangle size serving but was a small portion…read more It was crumbled like chili with red peppers. Check out the photos of previous meatloaf servings to other customers posted on Yelp. It was tasty meatloaf but was a crunbled spoonful which is out of character with the usual normal sized generous serving, but the mashed potatoes with brown gravy, and fried okra, were good tasty comfort food. Rolls were good but for some reason very small tonight. The garden salad was fresh and crisp tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, grated cheddar on top, with Italian dressing. Ivey, our server, informed us the advertised delicious banana pudding was not being served tonight for some reason. Big disappointment to hear about not having the advertised banana pudding but in lieu of that I was offered two complementary chocolate chip cookies. The chicken and dumplings was good but almost no chicken on the plate and lots of dumplings. Also take a look at previous meal photos to see the usual generous serving of chicken and dumplings. Green beans and broccoli salad were good. Hershey bar chocolate cake was good dessert. Southern iced teas were perfectly refreshing. I recommend their Southern Style Country Food which is normally some of best comfort food but tonight was an off night according to Ivey, our server, the small portions on our plates was in contrast to the normally generous portions of the specials for some unknown reason Tonight was an off night for some reason with few cars in parking lot and only two other people in the dining room. The Old Place accepts Android and Apple Pay.

This Bottle Rev is in the perfect location to grab dinner (we did Gonza) and ice cream in addition…read moreto your beer. You are not allowed inside during COVID-19 except to quickly place your order at the entrance. The draft list is posted on the window and is also available on their website. If you are looking to pick up cans to go, you can place your order online for pickup or delivery (delivery is available on Wednesday or Sunday). There are picnic tables available outside or you can bring your own lawn chairs (I guess? others were doing it and it seemed spacious).

I love this place. Been coming here for 7 years. Always friendly and welcoming, great selection of…read morebeers, family friendly and great outdoor seating. This place feels like home.

I needed to rent a tuxedo for my son's wedding and went here. The service was excellent and it was…read morea very comfortable setting to get fitted. They have a nice selection of different tuxedos and Sammy, the owner, was very knowledgeable. I will definitely be back if the need arises!

We had such a nice time here last night when our Fleetwood Mac candlelight tribute concert got…read morecanceled at the Rialto. We ran into some people when we were looking for a drink, and they highly encouraged us to come here. The first thing we saw when we walked in was a golden retriever named Cooley. We have a golden retriever named Cooper and we made fast friends at this fun little Bar! The bartender was fabulous. (I can't remember his name, but everybody was so welcoming and nice!). It's like a cheers bar and we will be back with our golden. ;)

This bar feels like a velvet-lined hideout that accidentally got trapped in a basement--part…read moreneighborhood watering hole, part moody social club, part eccentric aunt's living room. The fire-engine-red brick walls bring the drama, while the exposed beams and dangling wires proudly announce, "Yes, we have electricity. No, we're not showing off." Vintage rugs sprawl across the concrete floor like they've been there long enough to know all the regulars. The leather couches and rolling chairs give it a wonderfully mismatched charm--like a Victorian parlor got into an argument with a dive bar and neither one won. Dark, cozy, slightly mysterious, and just shabby enough to be cool. This is the kind of place where you walk in for "one drink" and somehow end up three hours later debating philosophy with a stranger named Dave. Cheers!

This place appears to be a local favorite and fills up quick with reservations on the weekend…read more Packing is in a lot throughout the shopping center. The staff who greeted us was extremely friendly and accommodating. We were sat with the stipulation that there was a reservation behind us in an hour and a half which was very doable for us. I do not partake in alcohol so I was appreciative of the zero proof menu options. I ordered the Jesse and it was sweet but sour, it balanced itself very well. My fiance loved his old fashioned with an orange and fig bourbon. Our waiter was direct and down to business, likely because they were busy, but a great waiter none the less. The food was excellent! Elevated American bar food that was cooked to perfection and had some nice fusion flavors: sesame tuna with edamame, goat cheese, walnuts and a special kind of beet that made my salad fresh and earthy. Truffle and onions with smashed burger dipped in bubbly cheese is a comfort food dream. Same with the Mac n cheese with bacon, really tickles the indulgence fancy! I do recommend this place, especially if you have friends who love bourbon or other kinds of whiskey!

We came right after opening at 4, and nobody was really inside. We were sat in Tracy's area. She…read morewas knowledgeable and friendly. I ordered the Pirates Garden. It was very tart like cranberry and not very strong. I also ordered the grilled chicken sliders no mayo or tomato. It came with two. They were tasty. Slightly overcooked, but the cheese helped enough. I also had to order fries on the slide, which was slightly disappointing because the two sliders are already $15 and fries $8.50, even though I didn't order the side sauces that come with it. It felt $2 overpriced in both instances. I don't know if I'd get again, but the fries were seasoned well. My fiancé ordered the braised pork shoulder. The meat was tender and had a decent flavor. The mac and cheese was okay, nothing special. Overall, the dish was drowned in too much barbecue sauce to the point he felt he was eating more sauce than the entree. He subbed sprouts with fries, which were tasty. He wouldn't order again. It was a big portion though. Service was good. Music was okay, a bit random, but still fun.

I never drive through Benson without stopping here for a little something. Personally, I recommend…read morethe burnt hands, but they don't have them everyday, and of what they sell is good. Some of the best places to eat are attached to gas stations, so you know that this place is legit. They're chopped pork is tender and their Carolina sauce is seasoned just right. The cornbread is amazing, and you can even buy cornbread mix to make your own at home. I always grab a 5 lb bag when I go. They also have sausages and brisket and a variety of other cooked meats. I can never quite decide. It's all good. Finish it off with the Dole whip. That stuff is amazing.

Absolutely everything I've tried at Redneck BBQ Lab in Benson has been delicious! From the BBQ and…read morebrisket all the way down to the sweet tea, you really can't go wrong. But I HAVE to brag on the green beans, they are genuinely the best green beans I've ever had in my entire life. No exaggeration! The food came out quickly, the service was great. The whole experience was wonderful. 10/10 recommend.