Palace Restaurant

The steak on the grill was the best. It was seared perfectly. Service is always amazing and we love…read moresitting outside listening to the amazing singer. Thank you for another great meal with Family.

I have to rave on their gluten free options- doesn't get better than this !! Gluten free fish and…read morechips plus GF shrimp?! I was in heaven. Absolutely delicious and to my GF friends-- you will be amazed!

Fountain in courtyard

Kickin' Chicken sammie

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Turkey melt

Hathaway's Chicken N Biscuits

4.0(91 reviews)

1.7 mi

I heard about Hathaway's years ago and we just finished at the farmers market and my wife said, "Do…read moreyou want to go get a bucket of chicken and I remembered Hathaway's. We all got excited to have fired chicken and biscuits for Sunday lunch. As hungry as I was, my wife talked me out of the 18 piece dinner. We got 13 pieces with 8 biscuits and 3 sides- Mac n cheese, Cole slaw and potato salad. It took about 4 minutes for them to get our food together and we were out! The girl who handed me my food chased me down in the parking lot for the container of Mac n cheese: much appreciated! Headed back to the house on a short ride to enjoy our meal....... We enjoyed our first meal from Hathaways on the porch. Definitely will be my place when the family is craving "a bucket of chicken". Thanks.

Hathaways never disappoints. It's a staple in Monroe and if you want some chicken and sides you…read morecan't beat it. The chicken tenders are large and there are plenty of choices for sides. You can get tea in gallons and dressings like ranch which for my family is a must. It's a great place to feed a lot of folks because they can handle large orders easily and they have a great system for processing them. The dining area is small but there are seats in the back.

To-Go or Dine-In

Chicken livers and mac-n-cheese

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13 PC Fried Chicken

The Smoke Pit

4.1(263 reviews)

1.6 mi

Great food, and the portion sizes are generous. Our group of…read moreseven ordered many different entrees, and everyone was satisfied with their meals. Two highlights were the Stockyard sandwich, and the Blueberry Chicken Salad. Check out the photos!

From my view, this is one of the best barbeque restaurants in North Carolina!…read more This was the second time I visited this particular location (out of currently 5 location), and it did not disappoint. This is a North Carolina-based chain offering a diverse menu including pork, chicken and turkey in addition to all the side items you can possibly think. My wife and I went for the chicken wings, the chicken thighs and the turkey with hush puppies, sweet potato casserole, coleslaw and the barbeque beans. Everything was delicious! We walked in for dinner, and the service was excellent, and we did not have to wait at all for a table. This particular location is accessible and it has its own free parking lot with plenty of spaces. Overall, 100% recommended.

Pulled pork platter

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Pulled pork and smoked sausage delivered via Door Dash. Mmmmm.

Southern Roots Bar & Grill

3.8(44 reviews)

0.9 mi

We've dined here twice in the past couple of years. Both visits went well with good service, prompt…read moredelivery of food and reasonable prices. Their location, IMO, is not ideal making them a destination and not a passersby decision. That said, great food is paramount to draw the crowd, and unfortunately, their fare is good, but not great. There's a ton of places just like it in Monroe. Sorta the "been there, had that" type of cooking. Too much is frozen food from Sysco and dropped in the fryer. That ain't cooking. While I enjoy my visits here, nothing has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter shouting, "Bro, did you see what Southern Roots is whipping up for the weekend?"

We decided to come here for our weekly work lunch with everyone. One of coworkers said this place…read morewas great, so why not try it, right? First thing I noticed they have shecrab soup...instant win there. I ordered a big bowl and it did not disappoint. I order ten wings, garlic parm and teriyaki. Wing sauce is good but I did order the blue cheese. I am spoiled with homemade blue cheese from another local restaurant and you can tell it is definitely basic dressing. Atmosphere is great and I would want to see this place when it's busy. Four stars because of the so-so blue cheese...but other than that it's 5 all the way!

Southern dip trio

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Little Country Kitchen

4.8(49 reviews)

2.7 mi

Very nice diner . Great menu and nice employees. Clean inside and plenty of seats in back room. Had…read morethe hamburger and it was tasty. I'll visit again and try more of the menu.

Nowhere better to eat breakfast in Monroe than here. These folks are genuine and you get great food…read moreat reasonable prices. Just down home real people that want you to enjoy your food and time here.

Yum

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Vera's Kitchen

4.8(9 reviews)

2.3 mi

The food at Vera's is delicious but the service is even better. I never visited this place before…read morebut I am glad I found it and happy to know that there is another location in Waxhaw. I ordered a Spanish omelette with a side of grits for breakfast . It was simple and delicious. The servers here are very friendly and attentive. I will definitely be back.

Stopped by this gem one afternoon for lunch. No complaints at all. My food came out fairly quick…read more Service was excellent and our lunch was fresh and hot. If I'm in the area I'll definitely return. Would like to try their breakfast.

Front counter

Grilled Chicken Breast with regular and sweet potato fries

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LongHorn Steakhouse

3.1(101 reviews)

2.2 mi

My food was very much as expected at Longhorn. Typically a very predictable, good choice at dinner…read moretime. Unfortunately my server, Elijah, failed to take my order correctly, so I did not get what I actually ordered. He apologized, but the damage was done. He was generally fairly attentive other than failing to take my order down properly.

My husband and I came for dinner. We experienced devastating losses in our family and I received a…read moregift certificate from friends. We ordered the fried shrimp appetizer which was delicious. I'm not too keen on spicy but this was really good. We were not impressed with the rest. Although our server was great, others working that day were playing around and goofing off, giving a very unprofessional experience. The steaks were tasteless. My husband's steak was blue and mine was medium even though we requested medium rare. We sent my husband's steak back to cook a little more but it came back to our table...exactly the same way. Drinks were good, on the strong side, but really good. Sides were ...meh! We were disappointed. This was the second time we experienced this at this same location so we won't be going back. Too bad

Not trying it would be a crime! Our Outlaw Ribeye is bone-in, well-marbled, fire-grilled, juicy, and delicious.

LongHorn’s New York Strip is fire-grilled to enhance its distinctive flavor, this thick cut is a steakhouse classic.

LongHorn Steakhouse - Got the biggest steak in the game wearing our name! The LongHorn porterhouse combines a bone-in strip and tender filet in one thick cut.

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Got the biggest steak in the game wearing our name! The LongHorn porterhouse combines a bone-in strip and tender filet in one thick cut.

Mr G's

3.2(9 reviews)

1.5 mi

great food, great customer service. was helpful and appreciative. Also a great environmentread more

The new Mr. G's is a very clean establishment, and the employees are genuinely friendly. I've…read morevisited three times now. The menu, however, is extremely limited. The hot dogs and wings are just okay, the Philly steak wasn't good, and while the burgers are delicious, the prices across the board are far too high. Considering its location--not far from Cook Out and American Deli, both offering comparable or better food at much lower prices--Mr. G's is setting itself up for trouble. Once the loyal customers from the old Mr. G's stop by out of curiosity, the business will likely suffer. Everything is sold as a combo, and a simple burger, drink, and side ends up costing over $20. This is true for nearly every item on the menu. The staff is great, but the pricing is going to push customers away. My honest advice to the new owners: lower your prices if you want longevity, or you'll start seeing business decline within a few months.

Eggs Up Grill

4.0(33 reviews)

6.9 mi

Went here with my husband on a spur of the moment decision. I love to eat out for breakfast but my…read morehusband doesn't so he ended up with a sandwich and I had eggs Benedict. I use Benedict's as my gold standard for breakfast service. I like my poached eggs runny but these were almost completely cooked, the English muffin I requested toasted 'hard' meaning I want it well toasted but it came out hardly toasted. The hollandaise sauce was a little weak and thin and sparse. The potatoes were over salted for my taste even though our server tried to fix them by bringing me a new side order, the potatoes were still too salty. So the Benedict didn't meet expectations but my husband enjoyed his sandwich. My dogs enjoyed the remains of the eggs Benedict - too expensive to throw out! But not the potatoes. I might be persuaded to try this place again in the future, but it would be because nothing else was available.

Grabbed a seat at the counter and was promptly waited on. Hot coffee, menu, order placed. Off to a…read moregreat start. Ordered the crab Benny with cheesy grits topped with bacon. The grits paired with hollandaise made the dish too rich for my tastes. My mistake. Next time hashbrowns for me. Overall, the meal was tasty and well prepared. I discovered Eggs Up Grill years ago at Surfside Beach, SC when they were beginning their expansion. I've been a fan ever since. Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter ordering eggs sunny side up. Go here.

Crab Benny

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Natalia C.

Elite 24

10

37

162

3 years ago

After over a year, we decided to revisit this breakfast spot that we'd abandoned due to weekend crowds. Starting the new year on a positive note, we took a chance, and it was well worth it! We got there just before the rush, snagging a seat right away. I ordered eggs over easy with smoked sausage and hashbrowns, my husband went for the meat lovers omelette with grits, and my child enjoyed a biscuit and gravy. The service was lightning-fast, the food scrumptious, and the ambience radiated cleanliness and friendliness. Our coffees were consistently refilled, and the speedy service added to our pleasant experience. We had almost forgotten how delightful this place was, but now we're sure we'll be back for more. read more

Mark L.

1

4

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3 years ago

This used to be a Union County staple and a place that locals loved but I had lunch there today and it was terrible.

Lonny K.

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2

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10 years ago

GREAT brk and lunch casual dining place. The food is excellent and the service is first rate.

Palace Restaurant - breakfast_brunch - Updated August 2026

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I was up from Atlanta last weekend visiting a friend who suggested we have breakfast here. What a…read moretreat! The portions were ample and the food was delicious (I had the "big breakfast"). All of the staff seemed to be happy to be there. The smiles on their faces made the experience even more pleasant. I told my friend that it would be difficult to keep me from visiting this establishment once again the next time I'm in town.

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The food at Vera's is delicious but the service is even better. I never visited this place before…read morebut I am glad I found it and happy to know that there is another location in Waxhaw. I ordered a Spanish omelette with a side of grits for breakfast . It was simple and delicious. The servers here are very friendly and attentive. I will definitely be back.

Stopped by this gem one afternoon for lunch. No complaints at all. My food came out fairly quick…read more Service was excellent and our lunch was fresh and hot. If I'm in the area I'll definitely return. Would like to try their breakfast.

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Visited this past Saturday 7/25/26 with wife and daughter. All three had omelets and were tasty…read moreand decent size. Potatoes including hash browns and home fries were average. Service was good. The biggest downfall was the beverages. The coffee my daughter and I each had tasted like water (we both agreed) we nicely asked waitress to try another pot and she did and it was just as bad. The waitress mentioned that other folks have complained about the coffee. My wife had Ice Tea and she is a connoisseur and she said that too was really tasteless. Basically we spent an extra $10 on drinks that were not good. Waitress didn't offer to comp the drinks even after we mentioned being unhappy with them. With lots of breakfast options in Waxhaw and Indian Land we will be taking our business other places.

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