This place is amazing! I happened to visit on Thursday, Nacho Night, and it did not disappoint…read more I had the Jamaican jerk pulled pork nachos, an IPA on draft, and a house margarita. Everything was absolutely delicious! Even though the place was packed, the service was friendly, efficient, and attentive. Visiting from Massachusetts, I expected the prices to be a little lower than what I'm used to, but they were even better than I anticipated. Definitely worth a visit--I can't wait to come back!

Workshop Tavern has quickly become one of those places I can't stop recommending. It's rare to find…read morea spot where the food, service, and atmosphere all hit the mark every single time, but they've managed to pull it off. The dishes are packed with flavor, clearly made with quality local ingredients, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable for the level of creativity coming out of the kitchen. The staff is consistently warm and attentive, making you feel like you've been coming there for years. They do take reservations, which is great for bigger groups (anything over six), and even when there's a wait, it moves fast. Never long enough to be a hassle. One of the things I love most is their daily special. The rotating menu keeps things interesting, and you can tell the chefs put real thought into crafting something unique each day! If you're searching for a place that blends comfort with standout, big‑city flavors and quality food, Workshop Tavern is the spot! Truly the best restaurant in the area!

The people working at the front are rude. When I asked, what…read morekind of BBQ do you serve? She shrugged, rolled her eyes and said it is just BBQ. Wow, so if it isn't special why should I pay for it? This business shells out a lot of money for advertising and clearly not enough for employees. I know the owners work hard and truck the wood for their meat smoking. Please get some respectable employees!

Maybe 3.5 Service was good. We love barbecue …read more.... We had high hopes due to reviews. Cohort and I got pulled pork, brisket and ribs. Pork and brisket were fatty -- not our vibe. Ribs not fall off the bone. They were ok. Table side embers bbq sauce is good tho. Fried okra was bland. Hush puppies were delicious Maybe we came on of day......

We were recommended to Pinehurst Brewing Company. It's about 3-5 minutes away from the infamous…read morePinehurst Golf Course. The inside vibe has a modern industrial feel to it. It's has plenty of seating and by the time we left was packed with guests. Our service was fine. Ended up getting a flight of beer to be able to sample a few of their brews, the stout was the best one. Super smooth to the palate. Ended up getting a pizza which had a selection of their smoked meats on it, it didn't disappoint. Some portions of the crust were a little too hard as opposed to softer and chewy. Price point was not bad at all. Great place!

Amazing service, first of all. I sat at the bar and I got four free beer samples even though I only…read moreasked for two. I'm not going to say who did, because I don't know if that's something the bar staff was even supposed to do. But i certainly did appreciate the gesture. The Pivoted Hazy IPA is the one of the best beers I've tried in years. Great flavor, not too heavy, well balanced, hint of citrus flavor. Not a lot of great things tend to come out of New England, but the IPAs are one! I also liked the lime wheel beer. Not too sweet, sour, or tart, just very well balanced and refreshing. If you want to go with a real West Coast IPA, the Thistle Brew will do the job. The piney notes and grapefruit flavors are quite pronounced. This wasn't necessarily my style, but I think it will please those who prefer the hoppier flavors. I scored a free sticker too. Bathrooms are really small...and make sure you move the lock latch all the way over...I'll just leave it there.

My husband and I consider ourselves barbecue experts, and Whispering Q met all our expectations,…read moreand more! The slider trios were excellent. The ribs were cooked perfectly and their Kansas City sauce is delicious on them. LOVED their sides - creamy slaw, okra perfectly cooked and tons of sweet potatoes fries. Too much to finish! The chef knows his Q!

The chicken was very good. The prices were not. Highest price chicken I've ever seen.read more

It didn't start well, my visit to this branch of SCNB, as the person taking my order wanted to…read moreargue with me about what the dish was called. I literally read the name of my selection off the menu board several times, and at least twice pointed out to them what I wanted on the menu board directly behind them, yet twice the guy insisted they had no such selection. Only after he confirmed with his fellow employees what I wanted would he accept my order. Jerk. What I picked: jumbo tender and barbecue plate (wish I'd taken a photo of the menu board). The order was slow to arrive, though I found out that's because the tenders were being freshly made. And the plate contained an impressive amount of food when it arrived. The barbecue wasn't bad, the chicken was indeed hot, and the slaw and potato salads were nice additions. I didn't care much for the hush puppies as they didn't seem very flavorful and were too dry. One of the other staff members was kind enough to fill my drink cup several times as I worked my way through the plate. That evening, and during the following morning, my stomach did not handle the meal well at all. I hadn't noticed any off-putting flavors in the food, but clearly something did not sit well with my digestive tract. So between the early issues with the service and the frequent bathroom visits I made in the hours following my trip to Smithfield's, I'm afraid I've gotta suggest that you look elsewhere if you are in search of a good experience in the Aberdeen/Southern Pines area. If you decide to take a chance here, I hope your fortunes are better than mine were!

Ordered a two meat chopped brisket dinner tonight. When I got home more than half the meat was a…read moreslab of mostly fat un-chopped. I drove back to the store and asked to speak to the manage. The staff said they could not find him but he should be back soon. I'm not sure if he was hiding of stepped out, About five minutes later he came out of the bathroom. I showed him the disgusting piece of fat / grizzle. The piece of grizzle was uncut or sliced and was about four inches long and two inches wide. I asked for a refund and he said no. I said it looked like the scraps that get thrown away and he said it was mine and I was not getting a refund. Our talked got heated and I left without a refund. I've been a Dickey's customer for years and have been to this one more than fifty times. I've always thought the food and service were at acceptable levels and enjoyed being a customer. My first complaint EVER i was treated unprofessional and not given an acceptable outcome to some food that was obviously a mistake.

We stop by most of our visits to the area. We've been eating at various Dickey's locations all over…read morefor years. This location is pretty good. It's clean, quick and the workers are friendly enough. I always get the brisket. Sometimes it's super fatty, other times it's better. Always has a nice dark char, which I love. The French fries and okra are really good. Bread is good. Baked beans are a pass for me.

Railhouse has been a consistent, great brewery over the years. I had moved away several years ago,…read morebut stopped in today for a visit. The menu for both food and beer is impressive, staff is friendly, and veteran owned. Always a friendly vibe and a great stop if you're in town. Highly recommend!

Great food, very helpful and friendly staff. Have line dancing on Monday night craft beers are…read moreexcellent.

The service was genuine Southern hospitality. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made us feel…read morewelcome throughout the meal. While trying to decide on entree, we had the crab dip as a starter, glad we did. All four of us ordered the fish and chips, and we were glad we did. The fish was fresh, flaky, and perfectly cooked. The seasoned fries were crispy and paired beautifully with the fish. Simple, delicious food done right. If you're looking for great food, excellent service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere in Southern Pines, Chapman's is definitely worth a visit. We'd happily return the next time we're in town.

Everything was exceptional. We had a chipotle crab appetizer with pita bread that was full of crab…read moreand tasty. Two different burgers each cooked perfectly with lots of extras that gave it a great taste. Just be sure to get extra napkins. The risotto was also delicious. To top it off we got a key lime pie that had some serious maple syrup on it. That little extra made it even better. Love the setting as well and a friendly server originally from Maine. This place will be a regular stop. Now we understand why there is always a wait to get in.

Babyyyy, if you're looking for a hidden gem, THIS IS IT! This was my first time in the area, and I…read moreonly came to try this place out. When I say I have no regrets, I mean just that! Well I must admit there is one regret...the regret that I didn't try them sooner! I've legit been missing out on bites of happiness! You walk in to a gorgeous sparking restaurant. It seems one side focuses on to go orders then there's a large sitting area for dine in. The restaurant is spotless, and so are the bathrooms! The older gentlemen that assisted our table was a complete seeetheart! Extremely personable and present...we definitely got the southern hospitality. The food! The food is spectacular! I didn't have to add anything additional to my food, which is surprising.The food is seasoned and cooked to perfection. We tried a little of everything. The hushpuppies were the best hushpuppies of my life! They're crispy on the outside yet melt in your mouth... it's not your typical cornbread hushpuppies; this stuff has FLAVOR! The fried shrimp was spectacular...I even ate the tail. The roasted sweet potatoes made me close my eyes and just hum. The jerk snapper- never had anything like it in my life, but I know I want some more! Also tried the fried snapper, oysters and and whiting- they didn't disappoint! You're not in the south if you don't have fried green tomatoes, right? We received complimentary fried green tomatoes...best I've ever had! They had sort of sauce on them that just took it to the next level. I also had to try the cake after I heard the owner's mom makes them personally. If you had the food, you understand why I had to try the dessert. I mean the chef had to get his skills from somewhere, right? Honeyyyyyy just like everything else, the taste of the cake corresponded with the rest of my experience! 10/10! Did I mention, the bathroom was also CLEAN! If you're in the area, try this place. If you're not in the area, try this place! I took the drive and boy I'm glad I did!

My husband AND the waitress both said the stone crab was an acquired taste. I figured at was at a…read morenew location so why not try something different. I thought I loved all things crab. I've learned tonight that I DO NOT. It smelled so bad I could barely eat it. Eventually gave up. The hushpuppies were the best I've ever eaten!!!

Yummy food and wonderful human beings! The perfect combo! A nice menu with a lean towards Thai,…read morealthough a few other influences appear as "special guests" -- Tasted the Bulgogi, a Korean beef dish which was super tender and flavorful! But if you don't like onions, stay away -- I love them! Paired with some Tom Kha Soup for a filling, fresh and flavorful meal. All ingredients fresh and tasty. The Service and people were the best! Super friendly! I left my credit card -- Doh! and they had it waiting for me when I arrived the next day to pick it up. With all the goofiness in the world, so nice to know there are people who care and take care of you! Fully recommend Mai Phi! Southern Pines and surrounding area lucky to have such a place and people as part of their community!

We have gone back several times since our bad visit and the service has definitely improved from…read morethe sad day. I have waited four more visits before updating my review because I want to give them a fair chance because the food is good. The restaurant has redeemed itself on service. And our food is always good.