Although we didn't have a heavy meal, the BBQ sandwiches, pork and turkey, were delish. The fries…read morewere piping hot and nicely seasoned. For dessert we had honey bun cake and vanilla cream cake. Both were sizable and very good. The honey bun cake was so good it rivals my sister's (don't tell her that)! The dessert portions were so big, we couldn't eat it all and had them to go. Very nice place with great atmosphere and excellent service. A real southern jewel in Farmville. I'll be back ... and I'm bringing my sister.

I used to have business in the area (alas, no more) and discovered this great restaurant in an old…read morehouse in a quiet neighborhood. As far as I know it serves only a lunch buffet but it is the best buffet I have ever been to by a mile! All I'll say is don't miss the country ham or the best shrimp salad I have ever tasted.

Clean environment including bathrooms. Great food with ample portions and great service! Lots of…read moreoptions on the menu.

We came in at the end of a big catering event. It did take a few minutes for us to get waited on…read moredue to that issue. Once they came the service was great. We listened to the specials and the recommendations for food. We took the recommendation and it was very good. The place was an older house turned into a restaurant. The picture were beautiful. The music was great for the environment.

I work in pharmacy sales so the only way to get to talk to any medical professional is through…read morefood.... not just food, but great food!!! I was in a pickle having a 7:15am breakfast in Farmville Tuesday after July 4th, AND a lunch in Kinston the same day. Boy, oh boy was I panicked about what to do about food for these folks. A co-worker told me I should get Robbie's to do the lunch at least. I called him Friday just before the holiday and was prepared to beg him to help. Not only did Robbie help, he then suggested to do the breakfast I had scheduled. He said he knew the doctors' offices and what they wanted and said to just tell him the time and he would take care of it. Seriously?? This had to be too good to be true. When I arrived in Farmville this morning, fully prepared to be there waiting on food, Robbie's catering was already in the parking lot. The breakfast was a huge hit: sausage, bacon, grits, cheese biscuits, fruit, and juice. They came in, set it up and said they'd see me at lunch. When lunch arrived in Kinston, the delivery was set-up and included fried chicken, pork bbq, potatoes, slaw, rolls, chocolate cake, sweet and unsweet tea. The office LOVED it!! My meetings at both offices went without a hitch. There was no one fumbling for napkins, ice, an extra plate, nor whatever else they could think of. It was ALL there! A first since I have had to use caterers in this business. I actually keep a stash of extras in my trunk because I always get stranded without something I need. Not this time!! :) I am giving Robbie's Catering 5 stars because any company that can allow me to do my job and not have to worry about catering, and also allows my clients to welcome me into their office because of the great food, deserves 5 great big shiney stars!!! The price was excellent as Robbie asked me what my budget was and prepared food accordingly. It was A LOT of food for the $. I will begin calling Robbie each week to prepare for the offices I am visiting the following week! Misssion accomplished!

Heard someone talk about this place and decided to give it a try. We left home and called the…read morerestaurant to be sure they were open and told them we had heard about them and wanted to try their food.. We drove approx 20 miles and when we arrived and walked in we noticed it looked as if they were closed.. The woman told us there was not enough business that night so they were closing early. This was no more that 30 minutes after they told us they were open.. Can't tell you how the food is because the 4 of us didn't get served that night and haven't wasted our time to go back again. That's really poor business dealings with a first time customer...

Top-notch food served here. Service is homey and cordial; the appearance is neat, clean, and…read morebeautiful. We ate from the buffet. There were 3 entrees, 3 hot vegetables, 2 kinds of cole slaw, and potato salad. Each were tasty, cooked correctly. The barbecue pork was seasoned correctly for eastern NC. You must try the fried chicken, which was crispy and juicy and seasoned perfectly. The small selection lets them charge $6.99 for the Friday buffet. The Sunday buffet is $10.99, with a much larger selection. It has my full recommendation.

I'll start by saying the property is beautiful. Other than that, IVY Hall has 2 of the most…read moreincompetent and unprofessional owners that lack basic problem solving and communication skills. I'll add they are boastfully inconsiderate. They absolutely ruined my husband's best-friend's wedding day. I'm submitting this review to caution anyone who is interested in booking the property for an event, to stay far away from this place. I attended a wedding here Saturday March 1st, 2025. By the time the ceremony started, the wedding hostesses were visibly exhausted. I asked why and they shared the owner walking around in Alpha Kappa Alpha paraphernalia was very rude and was not permitting them to be in necessary areas like the kitchen, because she was showing the property to potential clients. I've never seen a venue conduct tours during buyout hours. She was also not answering simple questions to help guide logistics. What was supposed to be a pretty easy job was made difficult by the venue owners (a wife and husband). It's common courtesy for venue staff to either dress in theme color(s) or branded attire for formal events. Her husband had on a dingy black sweatsuit. I thought he was a landscaper. After the ceremony concluded, during cocktail hour, the owners assumed guests were sneaking in alcohol. The alcohol they saw was a cigar and whiskey paring that was set up in the cocktail hour area. If there was an issue, there's professional way to address the wedding coordinator to have it removed. Instead the owners decided to drive around in a golf cart inspecting guests drinks. The cigar and whiskey parings were never removed from the cocktail hour area. Next, we'll move on to the sheriff being called twice. My husband and I spoke to the sheriff who works the area and confirmed the couple that owns the property calls the police often. To sum things up, a gentleman who was part of the wedding coordinator team didn't understand why the owners were being so difficult and he asked what was the root cause of the issue. He asked in an inquisitive manner to seek resolution and was non-confrontational. The owners didn't appreciate being questioned and proceeded to call the sheriffs to get him escorted out for "trespassing". Yes, an employee of the wedding coordinator team, the man who brought the bride to walk down the aisle was escorted out for trespassing along with the husband of the owner of the wedding coordination team. There were many other issues that I'll spare but the evening ended with the owner (wife) kicking the bride, groom, hostesses and us guests out, while we were breaking down supplies. One of the hostesses she had been absolutely ugly to all day finally told her about herself. It started with the owner asking about a standard black tablecloth at 8:45pm that was used during the 3pm ceremony. Because she couldn't answer to where it was almost immediately, she and her husband proceeded to throw decorations out of the reception hall damaging them and made everyone get out. It was an odd question considering the venue was booked until 11pm. I would have expected the owner to alert those cleaning up that a tablecloth was missing and if not found by the end time, the couple would be billed for it. Pretty standard protocol with venue rentals. Lastly, we learned this couple insisted their last payment for the venue be in cash and made a joke saying "because it's untraceable". As of the time the sheriffs arrived after the owners kicked us out, they had not provided an itemized receipt to the wedding couple for what the final payment was for. The amount was just under $13k. When asked, the woman owner said she had it in her papers somewhere and she would email it. The payment was provided 3 weeks prior. STAY FAR FAR AWAY!

From the moment my wife and I arrived at Ivy Hall, we were struck by the beauty of the venue…read more However, that impression quickly turned into disappointment as we became aware of the distressing experiences faced by the bride, her coordinators, and the wedding party. This was a wedding attended by Mayors, doctors, lawyers, social media influencers, you name it, they were there. The hostesses, who are personal friends of mine, immediately informed me that the owners had been rude and uncooperative throughout the morning. Upon further inquiry, I learned that the mistreatment had begun the day before at the rehearsal, to the extent that the bride even considered canceling her wedding--an option she could not pursue due to the substantial cash payment of nearly $13,000 she had already made. Shockingly, she was not provided with a receipt for over three weeks, and not until police intervention was, she even provided with a picture of a receipt. Additionally, I find it highly concerning that the owner allegedly stated, "Cash is untraceable" and requested payment exclusively through cash or Cash App. This raises serious ethical and legal concerns regarding business practices and financial transparency. On the wedding day, the situation deteriorated further when the wedding party was denied access to areas of the venue that had been previously promised for their use. When one of the wedding coordinators attempted to seek clarification and ensure the bride had the best experience possible, the owners escalated the situation by calling the sheriff. Although the officers handled the situation professionally and without unnecessary disruption, it remains unclear why such extreme measures were taken. As a result, two coordinators were escorted off the property, creating difficulties for the clean-up crew. Following the reception, the female owner abruptly entered the venue and aggressively demanded to know the whereabouts of a black tablecloth. When one of the hostesses addressed her disrespectful attitude, the owners responded by demanding that everyone leave immediately. The bride, her wedding party and staff, remaining guests who stayed to help clean, were all forced to vacate the venue, and the remaining items could not be retrieved until the following day. Disturbingly, the owners and their daughter were heard shouting profanities at those present, further highlighting their blatant disregard for professionalism and customer service. This entire experience was appalling and completely unacceptable for a venue that claims to specialize in hosting one of the most important days of a couple's life. The actions of Ivy Hall's owners not only disrupted a special occasion but also demonstrated a shocking lack of professionalism, integrity, and basic hospitality. Furthermore, given the concerns regarding financial transactions and the lack of proper documentation, it may be necessary for regulatory authorities to review Ivy Hall's operations. For anyone considering Ivy Hall as their wedding venue, I strongly advise against it. No couple should have to endure the level of stress, disrespect, and disorganization that my friends faced on their wedding day. A venue should be a place of joy and celebration, not hostility and chaos. I could elaborate further on the numerous issues that arose at Ivy Hall that day, but I will conclude by stating this: If you are seeking a venue that lacks professionalism, treats its clients and their guests with disrespect, and operates with questionable business practices, then Ivy Hall is the place for you. However, if you want your special day to be marked by professionalism, hospitality, and cherished memories, I strongly advise you to look elsewhere--because Ivy Hall is not the venue that will provide that experience.

Don't judge a book by its cover! When you pull up to the parking lot you may think it's unassuming…read more But wow. We had a blast this morning! Cassie our tour guide was a sweet heart. Very knowledgeable, kind, and went out of her want to introduce each person to all of the animals. Kangaroos, various reptiles, zebras, chickens you name it! Each animal has ample space, food, water and things native to their natural climate. So many animals to adore and learn about. This is not like any zoo you've been to before! Can't wait to visit again!

What an amazing place! This is not your typical zoo where you wander from caged enclosure to…read moreenclosure. Visiting is done via guided walking tours and you interact with most of the animals to include petting and feeding them. They have a variety of animals that you would never expect to find in a rural North Carolina zoo. The first experience upon entering the gate is walking around inside the kangaroo and wallaby enclosure. Rather than filling this space trying to list them all, visit their webpage. Our guide, Jennifer, was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She shared a wealth of information about each of the animals and answered all questions thoroughly. I highly recommend this experience to anyone and every one.

a driver of this company was driving crazy going in and out of traffic going onto oncoming traffic…read morealmost hitting me and my pregnant wife and our kid who might I add is 3 years old and numerous other cars it was a white pickup

I do not normally wright reviews. However, after renting from Ram Rent-All a few times i have…read morerented a few trench diggers an Mini excavator. They are all great people to work with they are quick and efficient. The equipment is well maintained. These people are Hard workers. They are open to questions and are happy to help.

Scott, the owner, was referred to us from another captain who didn't have time to take us out. He…read moredidn't have a canopy when he took us out, which we didn't mind, but he has ordered one to make his guests more comfortable. He will give you history as you tour, or he'll be quiet and just let you enjoy the ride. His prices are very fair, and he insisted he wanted no more than he quoted us, but we tipped him anyway because he deserved it! He can take you for as little as 30 minutes up to hours! The couple before us went out for three hours, and he docked so they could swim for a while. Scott's boat tour was wonderful! He had plenty of cold water for us to drink which was so appreciated. Check him out when you're in town. It was something different and a lot of fun. The only issue now is - we want a boat.