Ray Nathan’s

Service is very unreliable. We spend money here every day, when we asked to have a TV changed to…read morewatch the PGA the bar manager came back with a harsh no, basketball was all that was allowed . An individual who is at the bar everyday to sit with his friends wanted to watch golf. I mean... it's a sports bar. Instead of changing a TV channel for a couple of hours we were told to never return for posting the truth in this review. Leave this place to the Belmont tourists and the boxed scrambled eggs for brunch. I left a 5 star review originally because we liked the people, now I'll just miss seeing my Belmont friends who frequent this establishment. We all know the food was never something to write home about.

I was pretty disappointed in my visit here. Food, service, and ambiance were all lacking quite a…read morebit.

Lunch on Labor Day!

Margherita Flatbread w/ Chicken

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Pretzels

Mayworth's Public House

4.1(256 reviews)

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Good good. Good service…read more Love going between 2-4 on Sundays as there is usually no wait. Consistent every time we visit. Almost been through the whole menu. Worth the drive.

Lights, Camera, Action! Finally after many years of being in…read morethe dark, this Cramerton eatery has updated its lighting! Hallelujah! Mayworth always puts out good food. They have a great menu and very friendly service. My only complaint during my recent visit is value. For $17.00, I expected more on my Southfork Salad. Very little corn, black beans, salsa and chicken. Mostly lettuce mix. With the exception of this, our meal was awesome. From Waffles to Tenders and Sandwiches, they always put out good food.

High top group table

Big fish and fries

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Bar area and main dining room.

Jekyll and Hyde Taphouse Grill

3.8(412 reviews)

3.3 mi

Had a non brunch @hydestaphousebelmont , the food was good but the service from Demetrius was…read moreoutstanding. The limerick soup was amazing, the large pretzel was moist with a nice chew, the fish and chips were okay. I like the beer alot. The salads were stunning. The decor of the place gives a neighborhood vibe meets speakeasy with the library leading into the main restaurant and brewery. I wish they had the lunch menu on the weekends. But overall Belmont area did not disappoint.

This visit didn't ruin Jekyll & Hyde for me--but it definitely confirmed that consistency is not…read moretheir strong suit. I'd been here once before late night in the taproom with the smaller bar menu. That experience was fine. Not amazing, not bad--decent food, decent drinks, decent service. Very low-key and very different from this visit. So when we were nearby again before heading out to see Christmas lights, it felt like an easy, familiar option. Unfortunately, this time was a completely different story. Service was extremely slow from the start. It took nearly 30 minutes just to get drinks and an appetizer, and water refills were basically nonexistent. I eventually got up and refilled our water myself while watching the server refill other tables. We were there for almost 2.5 hours, which felt excessive given the pace and crowd level. Food was all over the place. Three meals had to be sent back. My BLT showed up with maybe two strips of limp bacon, soggy toast, wilted lettuce, and red peppers instead of the onions I asked for. Rather than remaking it, they just brought out two more equally limp strips of bacon. Two burgers ordered medium/medium-rare came out well done--even though the menu clearly shows doneness levels with photos, which made that miss even more confusing. On the bright side, the potato soup was excellent--probably the best thing we had--but it arrived lukewarm after a long wait. Other dishes like the scallops, Cajun Alfredo, and chicken sandwich were genuinely good, which just added to the confusion. A manager did drop off food and briefly acknowledge the issues, but there was no real apology or follow-up. I don't expect comps, but with this many problems and slow service, the lack of accountability was noticeable. Used plates from appetizers and sides that were clearly finished sat on the table for most of the meal. When dishes were cleared, the server often asked people who were still actively eating rather than removing the empty or stacked plates that were ready to go, which only added to the overall lack of attention and awareness. Between the inconsistent food, very slow service, and an overall lack of attention to detail, this visit just didn't work. It seems like one of those places where you might get a great meal--or you might spend hours wondering what went wrong. For now, it's firmly in the meh, proceed with caution category for me.

Inside Jekyll and Hyde Taphouse Grill, Belmont

Bread pudding with vanilla ice cream

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Entrance to Jekyll and Hyde Taphouse Grill, Belmont

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We were in town for an event and decided to have an early dinner at Nellie's…read more This place has a friendly staff, great ambiance and good food. This is our second visit here, and our first time with the dinner menu. There were lots of great choices! We tried the hush puppies appetizer and the deviled eggs to start. Great presentation and delicious. For entrees we went with the chicken and gravy, fish tacos and the love bug smash burger. Huge portions and really really good. We were very full afterward. We wanted to have a little more leisurely time there, maybe try a dessert, but we had to be at an event, so there was a time constraint. Overall, this is a great spot in downtown Belmont. Also, this is Jonas family owned restaurant so check out all the music memorabilia by the restrooms.

Our family had its annual summer fun weekend and the first night we went here for dinner. I know…read moreit's always hard with a large group and they did a good job and keeping everyone attended to. This spot is beautiful, but the guitarist right behind me as our group of nine just wanted to visit and celebrate definitely put a huge dampener on our meal. We ordered a bit of everything and shared. The food was just ok..nothing really stood out. The hushpuppies were over cooked. The pimento was delicious, but serving it with a 'cheesy ' bread took away from the flavor of their delicious recipe.

Love the unique decor :)

Chicken n' Waffles

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Fun and slightly funky decor that made it unique

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My party of five happened upon Webb's Custom Kitchen in Gastonia on our way from Charlotte to…read moreAsheville. We had no idea what to expect, but were delighted by what we encountered. As mentioned elsewhere, WCK occupies a restored historic movie house downtown. The incorporation of the structure's history and memorabilia is exceptional. A black and white classic movie play on the screen behind the kitchen; movie soundtrack tunes play in the background. They didn't miss a trick! Well, one or two, perhaps: placing a bowl of popcorn on the table when customers are seated would be clever and on-brand, as would dressing the wait staff in vintage usher uniforms. But I quibble. Our waitress, Kylie, was welcoming and knowledgeable. Her gushing recommendation of the zucchini fries was spot-on. The fried green tomato BLT was both excellent and a subtle nod to a well-known movie. Salads and OBX crabcake sandwich did not disappoint. All in all, two thumbs up!

Always wonderful food and great service! The ambience is very nice and welcoming. It is a neat…read moreplace to celebrate a special event or milestone in your life.

The upstairs balcony

Club Sandwich

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Meatloaf sandwich

Clover Harvest

4.8(101 reviews)

10.3 mi

food was really good but the outside seats have some sort of fiberplastic. makes your thighs itchread more

Service - Outstanding Hamburger - best I've ever had…read moreanywhere Dessert - made in-house and excellent. Premises - immaculate and unique This food is fresh, not processed and it is expertly prepared and presented. Within two minutes of entering, I said "these people know what they are doing". I was right. I'm definitely going back.

Inside dining

Shrimp & grits and Korean chicken sandwich.

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Outside dining

Mother's Comfort Food & Cocktails

4.4(210 reviews)

12.9 mi

Family-owned & operated

Free parking

Our server Ja'hnniah was fantastic. She was very attentive and timely and provided fantastic…read moreservice.

We have a wonderful service with Taylor. The food was great. Everything was cooked perfectly.read more

Love the Art!

Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Garlic Fries

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Inside host stand with ice cream freezer

Honeycomb Cafe

4.4(166 reviews)

3.2 mi

We visited for brunch the day before Mother's Day. It was so crowded, even though we had the last…read moreseating. I can see why! I can't wait to go back! The stellar dishes we tried: Bloody Mary Nutella Strawberry Crepes Philly Cheesecake Rolls Pancakes Biscuits and Gravy Grits The service was great, even though they were so busy. The ambiance is fantastic, with a sweet little bee theme in a somewhat rustic space. Perfect! 10/10

Decided to check this place out on a rainy weekend morning. It was quite busy, but I made a…read morereservation beforehand so we were seated quite quickly. The restaurant is broken up into two sections, a smaller section in the front and a larger area in the back that more comfortably seats larger groups. They also have a back patio but that was closed due to the weather. They had spring menu specials for drink and food, but we stuck with the regular menu. We started off with lattes, caramel latte for him and a teddy bear latte for me. I went with the breakfast plate with turkey sausage, and he got the French toast sandwich with turkey sausage. I must advise that the breakfast potatoes are rosemary heavy. If you don't like rosemary, you won't like these. Portions are big and shareable so I recommend doing that if dining with one or more people. It was a good time, good food and we will back!

Bar area

Mushroom hash

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"Love potion" cocktail

Primal Brewery - Belmont

4.0(99 reviews)

3.4 mi

Fun local spot to hang out in downtown Belmont! They have a good variety of beers (wish they had…read moresome DIPAs but IPAs are good). And a small food menu which is nice. Parking is easy in the lot. Local crowd and I've enjoyed my visits here. It's nice and quiet earlier in the evening.

We were visiting Belmont downtown today and stopped in on Sunday around 1pm. We saw a lot of great…read morechoices in the area, and thought we would start here in the old brick building. Love the atmosphere here. We started off with the pretzel appetizer with beer cheese. Huge pretzel! Also, delicious. There were a few items on the menu they were out of. I think it was about 3 or so sides not available, but having never been before we understand after a probably busy Saturday night, they would run out of some popular sides. Not an issue. Maybe keep this in mind if you visit on a Sunday. We tried the chicken sandwich with cheese curds(a good sub for the tots), the Cuban, Tacos ( had the pork and chicken) and a Philly shroom sandwich. All terrific. My son loved his Philly with the grit cake side. He said it was the tastiest mushroom sandwich he has had. This place has a lot of amazing beers offered and people were taking advantage of the beer menu. We didn't try the beer, but we were glad we tried the food here. After lunch, we had a lot of energy for walking downtown. Hoping to taste some of the sides they were out of next time.

Beers and swag

Boneless Wings

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Pumpalicious barrel aged with the rim!

Sammy's Deli & Neighborhood Pub

3.8(272 reviews)

3.1 mi

Once again, out on the town and needed to eat a late lunch…read more Where are we gonna go? Sammy's in Belmont, of course. Kieran was our server today and could NOT have done a better job. Welcoming, pleasant and prompt, he helped us to have a fantastic visit. We already know the food is great. The atmosphere is loose and upbeat. It's NOT a bar. It's not just a Pub. It's a NEIGHborhood Pub. Woo Hoo. Let's go to Sammy's.

As usual, great service, great choices, great food! Today i…read morehad the chef salad with grilled blackened chicken, all fresh and good

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and Tots

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Neal T.

5 years ago

We were eager to try Ray Nathan's Bar B Q for our first time after hearing good reports from others. But our online order was promised to be ready at 6 pm and was not brought out until we had waited 35 minutes. You can guess the fries, BBQ, roll and beans were all cold. And there was nothing special about the food; the beans and slaw were 'different' but not to my taste. The BBQ was dry and had a lot of burned ends mixed in. The fries were okay when reheated and the best item on the plate. We won't try it again anytime soon. read more

Will C.

7 years ago

The newest BBQ destination is right here in Cramerton! Went for the brisket, which was awesome, but was blown away by the smoked chicken. Huge selection of delicious sides, and got to try two excellent desserts, the banana pudding and granny Smith apple cake were both perfect. Also the management and staff are friendly, responsive and make sure you are well taken care of. read more

Dylan M.

2 years ago

Defiantly some of the best bbq we've ever had. Extremely great service. Very friendly staff. This seems to be a great spot for locals because it was fairly packed for lunch. Lots of parking space. Fantastic atmosphere. Will be coming back when I'm in the area for sure. read more

Cole W.

5 years ago

Awesome food. Great people. Ate there many times and they have always taken care of us. Never have had a bad meal or experience. Glad we dont live too far so we can stop in a lot for some bbq. read more

Pam F.

7 years ago

Great place! The food is excellent! Had enough food to bring home and eat again. Everyone is nice and we didn't have to ask for anything. We will be back. Great staff! read more

Deborah S.

3 years ago

Great food always great customer service, very friendly staff and they have specials on Sunday, street corn is really good and I always have their sweet tea read more

Charlie H.

8 years ago

Good prices for the amount you get, and the sauces complement he bbq well. Just wish the chicken was a little more done, personal preference. read more

Chris E.

7 years ago

Chicken done well! You can tell the owners along with their employees love what they're doing. A most place to go! read more

Amy B.

100

7 years ago

First time trying RayNathans last night....all I can say is you need to go...go now. It's that good.

Brian A.

3 years ago

The food was great, the service was great, I would go everyday of the week if I could!!!!!

Ginger M.

8 years ago

First time visiting, and we will be back! Delicious! Friendly staff and quick service.

Evelyn I.

4 years ago

amazing and perfection. my number one fav restaurant

Hunnicutt L.

8 years ago

Great BBQ! Amazing sides!!! The best sauces!!!

Ray Nathan’s - bbq - Updated September 2026

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