So we are traveling and I went on the yelp and I saw this place had four stars. Well it needs to…read morehave five stars. Service was great and the food OMG so fresh it's insane. My Husband enjoyed his Reuben. I got soup and a half sandwich and I'm struggling to finish the sandwich. What should I tell you. Great persons. Thank you for the great service and the great food.

Came on a bust Saturday Evening - staff was super friendly and ambiance was inviting…read more Fried pickle sticks came out popping out and tasty. The French dip sandwich was hot and fresh. The side of mac and cheese bites were a prefect combo. The smothered chicken platter was disappointing... chicken was over cooked and tough ... the canned mushrooms were ice cold and the cheese appeared almost burnt. The Cole slaw side was too sour.

Stopped in on our way home from Florida to Maine. The…read morefalafel was incredible. Probably the best I've ever had. Was very happy to find a vegan option off the highway! Highly recommend. Wish they were in Maine. Atmosphere was great. Service was top notch's. Guys very nice.

So, I had a not so great experience here a few months ago, but I decided to give them another shot,…read moreand I'm really glad I did! When I walked in, Yessenia greeted me with a huge smile and such a bubbly personality exactly the kind of vibe you want when you enter a place. While Yessenia was taking my order, Eddie popped out from the back, being a bit clumsy (LMBO) and we all had a good laugh. Eddie finished taking my order and smiled the entire time. I ordered the three-piece tilapia with extra rice and salad, and it was perfect. Overall, my experience was a solid 10 out of 10. Big shoutout to Eddie and Yessenia, you guys rock!

This place was recommended to me by a classmate and I think this a great local gem. It's a small…read moremom & pop diner that feels like grandma's house. The servers were great and the food was delicious. I went for breakfast and was not disappointed.

We went to try it out. First time eating there and will be the last. I ordered the flounder and…read morewhen it came, it was two pieces that were so thin I felt like I was eating a cracker. I noticed the table next to me ordered the same and her fish was nice and thick. When I mentioned it to the waitress she stated due to the vendor that they gave two slices. I mentioned again it was the thinness of the fish not the amount again same excuse. When I went to pay the bill , the manager asked how did I like my meal. I gave him the same answer I gave to the w. He gave me the EXACT RESPONSE. I guess that must be their party line. It was interesting if they knew you received excellent food. But if you were new customer awful food. $40.00 for 2meals ridiculous.

My husband and I came here 3 times while we were in town. The service we got at the bar every…read moresingle time was so welcoming, and excellent. Out of all the times we came, I only got a picture of one thing- which this crème brûlée espresso martini was good! I think my favorite I had from there was their old fashioned, it was perfectly balanced. Food wise we tried the bang bang shrimp, Ceasar salad, steak frites, their ribeye and Brussels sprouts and everything was delicious, cooked perfectly and served immediately and quickly! If we were locals this would definitely be one of our regular spots, the atmosphere here is friendly, warming and welcoming, and food and drinks are phenomenal.

Traveling 95 from Florida to NE. Always stop in Rocky Mount to visit a BBQ but tried something…read moredifferent walking distance to the hotel. As a single traveler I sat at the Bar and was immediately greeted by the most friendly bartender. I was in the mood for an Old Fashioned and she prepared their house Old Fashioned presented complete with smoke. It was delicious. Ordered the Ribeye and spinach and ate everything including the signature dessert. Took off one star as it was a little pricey but the service, friendliness, and food quality were worth the stop. Upscale yet casual. Would dine again.

The burger was good, the service was even better! We stopped by Barley Burger on a weekday…read moreafternoon for lunch while traveling through Rocky Mount.. we tend to stop in Rocky Mount frequently when driving I-95 up the East Coast. This restaurant is in a strip shopping center and in the area of local hotels. We were seated near the bar which was a nice booth with raised barriers between tables which made conversation easy. Our server Kaydi quickly came over to offer drinks, an energetic tone, a positive smile, and the refreshing Southern "yes ma'am/sir." I got the Blues Brothers Burger with sweet potato fries, a very tasty lunch, and filling. We were offered to-go drinks, a cordial touch. Pricing averaged about $25 per person, a very reasonable price for the value delivered. Overall, we will certainly be back the next time we're driving along the east coast. I hope we're lucky enough to meet Kaydi again, as she's an asset to this establishment.

I ordered the Burger Bowl which is an enormous mixed greens salads, bacon bits, sliced egg,…read moretomatoes, cucumbers, red onions topped with 2 burger patties. I originally didn't think I'd finish this salad but it was really fresh and delicious. Very low carb meal. Next time I might try chicken instead of burgers. Husband had the Rocky Balboa burger and a side salad instead of fries. He was a little disappointed in the small size of the burger but it was otherwise good (cooked medium well but not dry) and the salad was fresh. Service was friendly but server had a little trouble remembering if they had Guinness. I would expect the servers to have this information ready as they serve primarily burgers and BEER, ya know. It was an early Fri nt dinner for us so not crowded or busy yet. Noise level was moderate and we could still talk without raising our voices.

Sorry, wanted to like it. It was just an odd vibe. Floors were filthy. The combination deli and…read moreself serve frozen yogurt. The odd decor. All of this would have been okay but the food wasn't anything to talk about. Bagels were sub par and for a Jersey themed restaurant I had higher expectations. The woman behind the counter was nice and attentive. The floors being filthy in the morning was a big turn off as it meant they had been dirty for a long time because there wasn't hardly anyone there.

Chose this place over the chain sub restaurants around. Wasn't disappointed. 6" sub was pretty huge…read moreand full of meat and toppings. Staff was friendly. I did have a question and they weren't very helpful but she did say she was new. There is an up charge if you use a card which I didn't see posted anywhere until I was gave my receipt, again I could have overlooked the sign stating this I don't know. I would definitely go back for sure as the food was exactly what I wanted when I was craving a good sandwich

The pork and turkey bbq was very delicious. Hot with the right amount of sauce. Drive through was…read morevery quick.

Whenever I cross the state line I head straight to Gardner's. It's a must before I hit 95 back to…read moreMD. I've never had a bad plate and always take one back home.

I just had another delightful meal at Smithfield's. I got the large barbecue platter and it was…read moreoutstanding as usual. I've been to many of their different restaurants and it's amazing how consistent the quality is.

*update May 17, 2026…read more The local manager reached out and I'm impressed. No excuses, but an apology and they are sending a gift card. Here's what I value--old school customer service--I will try them again when we travel that way because they reached out to do the right thing. I'm hopeful and will give them another try. The folks there were frantically trying to fill orders and I'll give them credit. However, when we picked up our order (it wasn't ready on time), it was wrong, awful quality and ended up being inedible. The pulled pork lacked flavor, the portions of the sides was small and the Brunswick Stew was nasty. And I love Brunswick Stew. The pecan pie was some kind of gross blob of gel that tastes nothing like pecan pie. I'm so utterly disappointed. For context, we'd been traveling all day and just wanted some comfort food in our bellies and rest up for the rest of our trip. Such a bummer.