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.

Amazing meal. Thanks for recommending the pork chop!!! Perfectly plated with spinach, sweet…read morepotatoes and egg topper. Can't wait to taste the bread pudding. I already know it's good.

Was in town for a Family Reunion and decided to Google for a local restaurant for Friday's dinner…read more The food was ok but quite expensive considering the small portions and the lack of mouth watering taste. The Host was nice and welcoming. The new waitress was slow as a "Sloth" but had a great attitude. The restaurant was very clean, pleasant and relaxing. Please remove the "Danish BBQ ribs"from the menu. The Ribs were nasty, small and drastically overpriced. Definitely was not expecting Ribs like this from the great State of North Carolina. First visit, Last visit!!!

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.

Went for take out. Was not busy at the time. Food was prepared quickly. Did not like that regular…read morefries could not be switched out for sweet potato fries. Had to get those as a side. Reviewed menu. Has a good selection, not sure about portion sizes. Met one young lady sitting at the two seat bar eating dinner and having a drink. She said she eats there all of the time. Says the food is quite tasty. The burgers I took home were prepared nicely. I had the veggie burger which quite tasty. In appearance could not tell difference between a meaty burger. Taste isn't quite a meaty taste but nevertheless it was tasty. My relative had the double patty smash burger without cheese which she said was good. I will definitely return to the restaurant one day in the near future and eat in this time, but try a different dish. You know, maybe the woman at yet bar will join me this time. lol.

Social media burger and service vs actual. They're not the same. This is the 2nd attempt of dining…read morehere, first was 5 months after opening, we were seated and never greeted. Asked for server and greeted by young friendly lady that couldn't answer the most simple of questions about their products so we left. Wife saying she wouldn't return, so I went by myself this Friday. Before I start Ive had over 25 yrs in the restaurant biz, all facets and positions from dish pit to certified trainer, GM and regional manager. No greeting at the door for an awkward amount of time so I sat at the empty bar. First contact greeting at 13 mins, no drink, app or entree offer just a hello. 4 mins later I get, "what can I get you"? Un-tea w/ lemon and Splenda, Brisket burger w/ fries and side of ranch. She brings back un-tea no lemon, 4 ice cubes that means "I don't want to refill your drink so you get room temp tea" and no sweetener. 15 mins later burger comes out with about 3 oz of battered French fries, the cheapest ranch I've ever seen with the fake colored flakes that's supposed to be seasonings. Oh also sold food for 8 yrs to restaurants and I know Good, Better, and Best but this was well below even those. Burger was cooked to its death, probably either a steak weight used to press out all of the fat, juice n flavor, or thrown under a lid and sprayed with water to steam speed cook the same fat, juice n flavor out of the burger, either way it was a dry flavorless hockey puck with 4 pcs of tiny brisket under a wilted pc of cheese. Tea was refilled after I was done trying to choke that burger down, and was refilled with the same 4 ice cubes. I was asked by 3 different employees how everything was and after I told all 3 that it wasn't good, 2 just smiled and shook their heads and the 3rd which I believe was the owner or mgt didn't wait for my response, just asked and walked off. I gave ample opportunity for customer service but none was offered. There is no training or following of training protocol, there is no steps to service, the food ingredients are base level at best and execution on all levels were severely lacking. There are several similar restaurants in our area that do an awesome job, I just wish this was another one of them.

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!

We're doing a road trip with the family from Philly to Miami and wanted a nice dinner spot. Quick…read moregoogle search and this amazing restaurant pops up. First, about a 10-15 min detour from 95, free parking, cute little area with restaurants and a hiking trail. Restaurant is beautiful. Staff are efficient and friendly. Made great recs. Food is fairly priced and most importantly delicious! The owners are at the restaurant, the chef Ed, who's also from Philly! Came out to speak to us. His wife Yalem is beautiful and brought us to our table. We would highly recommend to anyone! I'm going to have to come back because they sold out of the peach crisp :(

We made a reservation weeks in advance and got seated without any problem when we got here. It was…read morea very busy Sunday lunch time during the graduation season. Ambiance was casual. They have a big space though there are also a lot of chairs and tables around. Food was good. The brisket was tender. Options for sides include mac & cheese, collard greens, string beans, broccoli, Spanish rice, potatoes au gratin, baked beans, coleslaw, fruit salad, corn bread, yams, french fries, etc. The coleslaw and baked beans were also good. For desserts, we enjoyed the bread pudding and peach cobbler. Would have given this place a 4/5 for food but service was really bad. Food took a long time to be served. This we understood because it was really a busy day. Because the cloth napkins smelled like rancid oil, we just asked for paper napkins. This took ~30 minutes before we got some. We also asked for some condiment. Since no one was checking on our table, we had to stand up and approach one of the staff to follow up on this, not once but twice but some vinegar never came. Though our server Gracie acknowledged and apologized for the bad service, service was still crappy and disappointing.

Our 12 year old baseball team, parents and grandparents came to the Rocky Mount location and had a…read morefantastic experience. We created a huge demand and the staff and quality of food were both excellent. We had a blast and were very well taken care of.

My visit to Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers was disappointing, especially compared to the…read morequality I've experienced at other locations. While the menu offers a wide variety of options, the overall experience at this location fell short. First impressions matter, and unfortunately, the restaurant appeared noticeably unclean. The tables were extremely dirty, and the restroom had no soap available, which is a major concern. Additionally, the ice cream machine looked poorly maintained, further raising questions about sanitation standards. As for the food, it did not meet the level I typically associate with Freddy's. The burger bun was falling apart, as if it were stale, and the bacon was overcooked. The burger itself was very basic and lacked the flavor and quality I've come to expect. I also tried the new taco item, but it was underwhelming and not particularly memorable. Based on the cleanliness issues and the decline in food quality, I would not return to this location.

Everything they serve is delicious. We had hamburger and hotdogs. The service is outstanding.read more

Hwy 55 has changed. The food isn't as good as before, the decor has changed and the vibe is off. It…read morewas ok, but not worth the money.

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

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar in Rocky Mount is a clean, welcoming spot with a nautical vibe and plenty…read moreof free parking in the center lot. You can usually seat yourself, and the staff greets you promptly. They offer a full bar, house-brewed tea, rotating desserts, lunch and dinner options, and TVs with closed captioning so you can catch a game or trivia. Their seafood selection is excellent, with oysters and other items served fried, steamed, blackened, grilled, and more. They list the origin of their shrimp, clams, and oysters on the wall, and the chalkboard specials change depending on where the oysters were sourced that day. The "Greggah" lobster roll was perfection--a generous portion of chilled lobster in their signature sauce on a top-cut, buttery soft bun. The slaw served with it was creamy, cold, fresh, slightly sweet, and had the right tang. The sausage and potatoes side was one of the best staples from this restaurant group. A later snack of fried clam strips and fried oysters showed the same quality. Everything was freshly breaded, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. It came with hush puppies, coleslaw, and a house-made tartar sauce that was spot-on. Another visit included a house salad with homemade ranch and the double-decker crab cake sandwich--two fresh, in-house-made crab cakes stacked together with coleslaw on the side. It was outstanding. Consistently fresh seafood, friendly service, clean atmosphere, and reliable quality make this Shuckin' Shack location a solid choice whether you're in town briefly or a regular local.

Very casual "beach bar" vibe. I came at about 4pm on a…read moreMonday so there were only a couple of other people but I can see this place getting busy during dinner. That being said, my server was very friendly and attentive! I ordered the Cappy's Roast and it was a good portion of food. I agree with others that the shrimp is not very flavorful. I do think the just boil it up and then season it after the fact. I found myself de-shelling them all first and adding Old Bay to them before eating them. The oysters were pretty good. Not top of the line but definitely passing and delicious. The corn on was NOT dry but also was not seasoned at all, nothing a little salt and melted butter couldn't fix. The drinks, on the other hand, were strong and super tasty. Definitely "bar" is their strong suit. Overall I say this is definitely worth a visit and the prices are fair on par with what you get vs quality