Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Rufus' Restaurant

    4.6 (8 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Rufus' Restaurant Photos

    Business Info

    You might also consider

    More like Rufus' Restaurant

    Recommended Reviews - Rufus' Restaurant

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration
    Photo of Fred B.
    497
    2069
    10854

    15 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Eric A.
    10
    42
    0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    15 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Liz D.
    0
    11
    0

    8 years ago

    Real hometown place. Great burgers, fries, onion rings. Full dinner plates on the menu. I'll be back!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Rufus' Restaurant

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for New American 499 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    The Smoke and Barrel - Clockwise from the top, thick cut bacon, pulled pork, chicken, beef brisket.

    The Smoke and Barrel

    4.0(229 reviews)
    11.5 mi
    $$

    We came here to see a band we really enjoy and they were great! We hadn't been to S&B before and it…read morewas quite the drive to get there. Even tho we planned to arrive well before the band would start playing to have dinner, we were lucky to find a parking place, let alone a table. The interior inside is really lovely. The staff is terrific and the food was very good. I had the pastrami Ruben with the tomato & cucumber salad. Both were very tasty. My spouse had a BLT and a salad which she enjoyed. For dessert we shared the butter toffee bundt cake that has a caramel glaze and is topped with a small scoop of local ice cream. It was absolutely incredible!! We wanted to order another, it was so good! If we're in the area sometime I'd like to stop in for lunch and that mouth watering bundt cake. I would hesitate to come back in the evening, only because as the night went on there were some patrons so drunk that the atmosphere started feeling really amped up in a concerning way, like a fight was about to break out at any moment. It's not a big place inside so it could quickly get out of hand. I can say when something like that happens anywhere, it's not a situation to find yourself in as an innocent bystander. Had it not been for that element it would have been a really enjoyable night out, but alcohol and aholes don't mix well together. I'm still going to rate it high for the delicious food, friendly and attentive service, the beautiful interior, and the great music.

    Stopped in around 2 with my husband after realizing we were headed in the wrong direction across…read moreNorth Carolina and needed a quick lunch. Found this place on Yelp and went with it. Seat yourself setup, but plenty of seating available. Our server, Madison, was at the table in under a minute with menus, and food came out in less than 12 minutes. She was efficient and attentive without making us feel rushed. This is a gastropub, meaning a casual bar-style restaurant that puts more focus on food quality than a typical bar menu. The space reflects that. Mix of standard tables with chairs, booths, and a small lounge area with cushioned chairs and a sofa. He ordered the Reuben, I had the pulled pork with collards. Prices were reasonable at $12 for the pork and $13.50 for the Reuben, each with one side. We both wanted the cucumber tomato salad, but they were out. The pulled pork came with a red, vinegar-leaning sauce. Not sweet and not strictly Lexington style, more of a house take on North Carolina barbecue. Still flavorful and satisfying. The collards were good with small bits of bacon that added flavor without overpowering. The Reuben was decent, but the toasted brioche bun stood out. Good texture and held everything together the way it should. The pasta side was fine, nothing memorable. Total bill came to $27.26. We both stuck with water, which keeps things simple and keeps the cost down. Overall, a solid stop for a quick, easy lunch. Nothing over the top, but everything came together the way it should. Must order: Pulled pork with collards Heads up: Sides may run out, have a backup in mind

    Photos
    The Smoke and Barrel
    The Smoke and Barrel - Brisket sandwich - not good

    Brisket sandwich - not good

    The Smoke and Barrel - Monthly bottle choice. Solid local cider.

    See all

    Monthly bottle choice. Solid local cider.

    The Full Moon Oyster Bar

    The Full Moon Oyster Bar

    4.7(31 reviews)
    28.4 mi

    Despite living in asheboro, we've only visited this gem once. It's 100% a mistake on our part. Each…read moremeal comes with smashed potatoes and slaw--I don't try the slaw (I don't like it...picky eater problems) but my husband said it was fantastic! It had crunch instead of being too wet or too mushy. The smashed potatoes were very good! Potatoes served like that aren't usually my thing but they were delicious and well seasoned. I ordered the shrimp and corn while my husband got the crab cakes. Some places are mostly filling with hints of crab, Full Moon was the opposite--maximum amount of crab with the right amount of "cake". The shrimp was great and perfectly steamed. The corn came out piping hot! The service was fantastic. The seating is mostly bar tops which is cool and allows for the service to be seamless. Honestly it felt like a beach vacation on a Tuesday. Our next visit will be on a Tuesday so I can try the all you can eat crab legs.

    I literally ate there 3 times during my 4 day stay because it was that amazing. I'm a huge foodie…read more Their Voodoo Shrimp is the best bbq shrimp I've ever had. Even better than Mr Bs Bistro in New Orleans. Pair that with their free potato salad and coleslaw, and get their French bread loaf to dip into the sauce. That's an unforgettable meal. The bread is hot and fresh with a buttery soft center and crisp exterior crust. Start with their charcoal oysters. Again. Best I've ever had. No joke. And to top it off the blackened branzino from their Friday special. I can't wait to get back there. As if the food wasn't enough, their service is top notch. A true 5 star restaurant experience crammed into a mom and pop hole in the wall price.

    Photos
    The Full Moon Oyster Bar - To be clear, this venue is one big bar; there are no tables.

    To be clear, this venue is one big bar; there are no tables.

    The Full Moon Oyster Bar - Voodoo shrimp and chargrilled scallops

    Voodoo shrimp and chargrilled scallops

    The Full Moon Oyster Bar

    See all

    The Gaslight on Main - French onion dumplings

    The Gaslight on Main

    4.6(37 reviews)
    55.4 mi

    Great food Great service…read moreFun experience. Very underrated. Super cool place would highly recommend

    I'm not going to lie, I was giddy thinking about the review I was going to leave for this place. My…read moreexperience was that good!! I got to visit last weekend and experience their lunch menu. I've been hearing good things about this place but the menu looked simple so I was hesitant. Well it's easy to say I was very wrong about being iffy when it comes to what we were served. When we walked in we were greeted by a very friendly host who put us at a window seat which was really nice. I love having a view with my meal. The space is also very reminiscent of fine dining with the white table cloths, candles, and flowers on the table. It's also worth saying they have several lunch specials aside from what's on their regular lunch menu. Our server was also a very friendly gentleman who gave great recs when we asked. My friend got the French onion dumplings and she LOVED them. I got the brussel sprouts and with the accompaniment of the goat cheese and dried cranberries, they were probably the best I've ever had. I almost ate all of the huge bowl. I got the chicken sandwich for my meal that was dipped in a hot honey like sauce and it was also great. Very juicy and the ranch I got on the side was a great addition. I also got the truffle fries and they were super yummy. Overall an excellent experience and I'm so excited to come back and try their dinner menu. A must if you're in the Kernersville area!

    Photos
    The Gaslight on Main
    The Gaslight on Main - Chicken sandwich

    Chicken sandwich

    The Gaslight on Main - Brussel sprouts

    See all

    Brussel sprouts

    Rufus' Restaurant - newamerican - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...