The Copper Pot

Food was really good. Service was also good. Sometimes places like this has seafood that lacks…read moreflavor or the bread is really greasy. Not the case here.

Service was great. Food was a bit pricey for it all having the same flavor. Didn't really have a…read moreflavor.

Baby flounder and green beans with hush puppies.

Clams and shrimp with rice and hush puppies

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Oysters and Fantail Shrimp box

Olympia Family Restaurant

4.3(100 reviews)

8.3 mi

We love great souvlak and this place has it i. Not a common…read moredish in the South Open on Sunday.

Great spot for breakfast. Our service was spot on, the food was very good (they have the cutest…read moresmall cups for coffee) and ambiance busy yet were able to carry a conversation. Recommended and we would be back.

Best restaurant ever!!

Tuesday special chicken & dumplings! With Mac & cheese & corn. Delish !

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Daily specials (Jan. 2023)

Little Richard's Barbeque

4.0(204 reviews)

This little restaurant has the best food. I had the chicken with potato salad and coleslaw and…read morehush puppies it was all so good. They give you a lot so I couldn't finish it all.

The sad part is that Little Richards has discontinued beef brisket. The average retail price for…read morebeef, which is used inbrisket was a record $9.64 per pound in April, up 13 percent from a year ago, so I've read. I still thought their food rocked with the chopped pork barbecue and all the great sauces, and their barbecued drumsticks. You just get a lot for the money at Little Richards. Recommended!

Smoked chicken stuffed potato

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Aunt Bea's BBQ

2.6(66 reviews)

Everything we ordered was good. The girl taking out order at the register was friendly. The prices…read morewere really good as well.

BBQ was very good. People very nice. We were detoured off the main road. Lots of locals there so…read morewe thought it would be good. It was. Banana pudding for dessert was good too.

Outside

Chicken Fried Steak

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Sausage Gravy & Biscuits

Barney's Cafe

3.9(102 reviews)

7.6 mi

We love Barney's for lunch. They're always so fast and very nice. The service has an always great…read more As fast paced as it is in there, the small town feel is still there. Love the map on the wall with all the pins from their customers.

It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. If you're visiting for the nostalgia, it's very cute and…read morethere's Barney Fife pictures hanging all over. First, they forgot half of our food and I had to remind the waitress about it. Then, my gravy biscuits were cold and when I mentioned it, the waitress took the plate, microwaved it, and brought it back to me. I wasn't expecting that. The biscuits were a little dry. I'm not sure much of it is homemade, as we saw the delivery of frozen food while we were there. The pancakes, plain and chocolate chip, were really good and my husband loved the bacon. My cheese grits were good and the sausage was pretty good. The prices were low.

Sign above pictures

Bacon Cheeseburger*

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Very busy today !

13 Bones

4.0(326 reviews)

I had high hopes. The food and reviews looked good…read more We arrived and there was a full parking lot, always a good sign. We were sat quickly. The server was super nice. It was very cold where we were sitting and the server allowed us to move to a warmer spot. We ordered a fried mushroom appetizer. This was very good. They came with ranch and I think it was the horseradish sauce. The orangish sauce was very good. I ordered 1/2 rack of dry ribs with mac & cheese and green beans, and 2 hushpuppies. You get a choice of Texas toast, hushpuppies, or rolls. My coworker ordered salmon. When the food came out, my ribs were wet. I told the server that I had ordered dry rub. He stated they were dry but had sauce on them. I'm sorry, that is not a "dry rib", in my opinion. The first piece of rib meat I ate was soft and juicy. The next two were super dry and I could not eat any more of them. My coworker joked that that was probably what they were referring to when they said "dry rub". The green beans were ok. I added a ton of pepper and some hot sauce. I saved the mac & cheese for lunch the next day. The hushpuppies were dense and needed a little more flavor. My coworker commented that her salmon was ok but nothing to write home about. I should have went with my first instinct and ordered from the kids menu. The prices are very reasonable and the atmosphere is nice.

Awesome food , Awesome service & brought to you at a reasonable price

Buffalo shrimp with ranch dressing.

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Rusty Rooster Southern Breakfast

4.0(65 reviews)

6.9 mi

This place is so cute and cozy but tends to full up in the weekends. Their menus have a lot to…read morechose from and the customer service is amazing. My fiancé is a pancake critic and unfortunately they were a miss. I like a thinner more well done pancake where we received a thicker more soft one. That's just our preference. The eggs Benedict are always on point!!! Their croissants are also to die for! Coffee is good but I would like to see some nondairy creamer? It's hard to find a place that carries any. I still come here often as the atmosphere is always welcoming

Everything about this place is just ok. Food is mediocre and service isn't great…read more I will say this the place is really cute and has nice decor. But is comparable to just going to cracker barrel instead.

Interior

Waffle

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Cranberry mimosa

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

2.3(54 reviews)

7.2 mi

I'm honestly not sure why there are so many negative reviews on Yelp--every time I come to Mount…read moreAiry, Cracker Barrel is a go-to stop for my family and me, and it has never disappointed. We've been coming here for several years in a row, and the consistency in both the food and service has been great. We stopped in for lunch today as a group of 7, and everything was spot on. Our server, Taylor B., was absolutely excellent--attentive, friendly, and kept everything running smoothly without missing a beat. I ordered the meatloaf with fried apples and mashed potatoes, and it was fantastic. The meatloaf was flavorful and perfectly cooked, the apples were warm and sweet, and the mashed potatoes were classic comfort food. If you're in Mount Airy and looking for a solid, satisfying meal with great service, don't let the low ratings scare you off. Cracker Barrel continues to deliver every time for us!

I decided to have breakfast Monday morning, I was seated. I waited 10 mins for a waitress,no one! I…read moredecided to leave. I won't be back

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Chase & Charli

4.1(106 reviews)

8.2 mi

My family and I chose to stop in for dinner. The restaurant is super cute and you can feel the…read morefamily vibe in the air. Everyone actually talking with each other as they eat like the old n days.. The food is good and the waitresses are amazing at what they do!! I absolutely recommend this restaurant for a family time. You wont regret it. We most certainly will be back.

This is a great locals restaurant with lots of affordable eats and daily specials. We ordered the…read moreThai Chili wings as an appetizer and the Grilled Chicken Salad and Center Cut Pork Chop for our entrees. The wings were nice and had a little pop of heat to balance the sweetness. The grilled chicken salad was good, as was the pork chop-maybe a bit heavy on the salt. Service was extremely friendly with Jordan taking great care of us.

Inside Chase & Charli, Mount Airy

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Front of Chase & Charli, Mount Airy

Snappy Lunch

3.8(212 reviews)

7.6 mi

I loved this little place. It had an old timey diner atmosphere. Really friendly people. And Great…read morefood. I wanted to get a hot dog. And my wife wanted to try the pork chop sandwich. Everything was great. I totally recommend checking this place out. You won't regret it.

The lady that was at the door was very rude. We had an order to go and I just wanted to find out if…read moreit was ready. No one came outside to tell us the order was ready. It was sitting by the cashier. Who knows how long it was there. She told me she didn't take my order. There were other people waiting for their to go orders and there were other bags by the cashier. The owner should do something about their customer service. Before posting this I saw other comments about a very rude employee. It was probably the same one. So to the lady who was very rude - you are not going to spoil my view of Mount Airy and the residents. The rest of the restaurants and stores we have visited have been very pleasant and helpful. The pork chop sandwich was greasy and disgusting. Recommend going to Olympia Family Restaurants and try their Pork Chop Sandwich. Breading was thick and full of grease.

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Melissa B.

8

224

253

3 years ago

Average Dining Experience at Copper Pot Rating: I recently dined at the Copper Pot restaurant, arriving about 30 minutes before closing time. While the experience wasn't terrible, it didn't leave a lasting impression either. The food at Copper Pot was, unfortunately, quite mediocre. The dishes lacked the flavor and creativity that I had hoped for. It was a letdown considering the positive reviews I had heard about the place. One aspect that stood out was the timing of our visit. As we sat and enjoyed our meal, the staff began sweeping the floors around us, which was a bit distracting. While it's understandable to prepare for closing, it did affect the overall ambiance and enjoyment of the evening. Overall, my experience at Copper Pot was average at best. While it wasn't a bad experience, there was nothing particularly special or interesting that would entice me to return. If you're in the area and looking for a place to eat, there might be better options worth exploring. read more

Fortino R.

12

3

2

11 years ago

Great food and quick service. Very nice staff and food is fresh and country home made taste. Even when there is a crowd they are fast. Very recommended read more

Anna B.

0

12

2

5 years ago

Fast service. Great food. Seat yourself. Open 7 days a week. Busy restaurant but quick to get drinks and food.

David W.

0

3

0

8 months ago

Excellent food great service and a nice quiet atmosphere where you can enjoy a good meal and conversation.

Crystal C.

0

2

6

4 months ago

Used to work there interested coming back and my name is Crystal Michelle Childress and I am interested

Bobby M.

0

4

0

11 years ago

Great food great service. Wonderful atmosphere. Love this place. Have been there many times.

Bud M.

5

191

20

2 years ago

Apparently closed. Needs to be removed from the list to prevent driving out of the way.

Justin H.

98

7

0

10 years ago

good food. great service.

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