My wife and I had the rare opportunity to dine out alone together - after much debate she…read moreacquiesced to my request - King's in Kinston was our solution - I chose the buffet while Neets had their Hamburg Steak plate. I was impressed with their meal offering, selection and quality throughout - Skyline's service was attentive and warm - despite my wife bringing an issue to her that lacked clear communication. Later Neets spoke with the Head Server who assisted the situation and they "went good" on things. "It's nice to know that Kings stands-behind their food and their staff! EVERYONE CAN MAKE A MISTAKE - We will be back and Neets may order something different from her "go-to" faire. FYI : King's dining room looks just like it did when my wife worked there some 30 years ago! A Kinston Landmark! Bon appetite

Kings is a very comfortable establishment. Everyone seemed like they had been doing the same things…read morethe same ways for a long time. The restaurant itself felt comfortable as well: the table tops were worn, the small booths felt worn, the decorative metal siding was oxidized, and even the plates and silverware seemed worn. This comfortable atmosphere also persisted with our meals. I tried the beef tips and they were OK after I added a pinch of salt. The portion was adequate but not especially generous. Likewise, my yams were not very sweet and served in an unusually dark sauce. The brunswick stew, which I paid an extra $1 for, had a strong smoky BBQ flavor but oddly had peas in it. While my sides were not very good, it just felt like they were the prepared the same way they had been prepared for many years. My dining companion enjoyed her grilled pork chop, noting that it was clearly cooked to order, but thought her string bean side was really mushy, seasoned poorly, and just not good. The basket of hush puppies was a complete and utter failure: cold, undercooked, greasy and flavorless. blah. Our server clearly enjoyed being comfortable too. Unfortunately, we needed refills on our beverages and the extra effort impacted her comfortableness. So sorry, not sorry. Kings seems like the sort of restaurant that meanders along until one day they realize they lost the qualities that made them successful in the first place years ago and they drift away into oblivion. There's a cost to being comfortable. Not recommended.

Went back home for the weekend and couldn't wait to checkout one of the downtown restaurants. When…read morewe arrived it wasn't too busy (lunchtime) so we were seated quickly. Loved that we didn't need a reservation and there wasn't a long wait (the things we are accustomed to in the DMV). Our server greeted us and took our drink and appetizer orders. It was an unseasonably hot day so we ordered a strawberry margarita and white sangria. For appetizers, we got tempura brussels sprouts and bulgogi fries. The drinks and food were fresh and delicious. We were pleasantly surprised by the serving sizes. My daughter (who is extremely picky) said the margarita was one of the best she'd had. It was her first time trying bulgogi so I was a little nervous, but she absolutely loved it. I enjoyed the brussels sprouts. Appreciated the great service and attention. We will definitely be back the next time we're in town.

The wait!!! I understand they get busy!!!…read moreBut 47 mins for 2 orders of sushi is unacceptable!!! Communication They manager hands me the bag with here you Miss Horrible

All right, it's a chain, but they really do a great job with service and food. Really clean also.read more

This place is right between two other BBQ chains, and there are even more nearby. Tough…read morecompetition! But I like this chain better. They have a clean old fashioned style, with simple seating & booths. I subbed the Brunswick stew instead of fries, which is worth a star by itself. My BBQ sandwich was good, with a North Carolina vinegar sauce and a bit of coleslaw inside the bun. Really attentive counter service and table delivery. Folks doing takeout too.

It was a nice, clean, efficient Cafe. We had breakfast. The staff was attentive but not hovering…read more If we are passing through we will stop again.

Great breakfast spot. Busy Friday morning, but you wouldn't know it. Everything from being seated,…read moreto getting coffee then our meal was fast, efficient and friendly! Biscuits were amazing. Just know, home fries are deep fried, not griddle cooked with onions. Pancake also good, but next time I would ask them not to cover with butter. If I was closer this would be a go to.

My wife and I visited Chef & the Farmer in Kinston to celebrate my birthday, and it turned out to…read morebe one of the most memorable dining experiences we've had in years. We were delighted to be personally greeted by none other than Vivian Howard -- James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author. It was our first visit since Chef Vivian reimagined the restaurant into its current format: an intimate, chef-driven dining concept she calls "Chef New," inspired by one of her favorite restaurants, Chez Nous in Charleston, where a compact menu of six rotating daily selections keeps the focus squarely on quality and creativity. Chef Vivian herself seated us, and from that moment, the warmth and intentionality of the experience never let up. We were fortunate to be seated directly in front of the open kitchen, where we had the pleasure of meeting Chef Hope and watching the culinary team work with quiet precision. Every member of the staff -- from our server to the pastry and salad chef -- contributed to an atmosphere that felt both refined and genuinely welcoming. The prix-fixe menu, which rotates weekly, offered a wonderful range of choices. We opened with a starter of soft-shell crabs -- caught just two hours prior -- served with charred scallion mayo and a bright corn relish. The dish was extraordinary: delicate, fresh, and perfectly executed. My wife's Brussels sprouts, tossed with spiced peanuts and goat cheese and finished with a honey vinaigrette, were equally impressive. A generous pour of Sorgente Prosecco made it all the better. For our mains, I chose the flank steak, accompanied by asparagus with green butter and a silky root vegetable purée. My wife opted for the house-made tagliatelle in a shrimp scampi that she couldn't stop talking about. Both dishes were beautifully presented and thoughtfully composed, reflecting the restaurant's deep commitment to farm-to-table sourcing and local ingredients. The meal concluded with fantastic desserts and continued conversation with the staff, who were as knowledgeable as they were passionate. Throughout the evening, there was an evident attention to detail in every element -- from the food preparation to the way each dish was explained and presented. This is the kind of dining experience that reminds you why food matters. We will absolutely be back.

Everything was delicious! However, she decided to close and the restaurant is no longer open…read more I'll miss eating there for lunch!

There is a brewery and a distillery. Great beers. I had a porter that was rich and foamy. Very…read moregood. The distillery makes two types of gin; dry and botanical. It also makes two whiskeys. I did a taste test of all four and I have to say they all were good.

Great service from the time we walked in to the check out! The bartender is very knowledgeable and…read morewe loved all the beers she recommended!

I ordered wings with the maximum heat and bang bang sauce. However, when my wings came out there…read morewas no sauce on them. I was told that would be $1 extra. First of all, the wings were terrible and small. It didn't matter if there was sauce or not. Never again.

Wings are amazing the blue cheese is everything. Service is amazing the staff are great.read more

Although, my hotel offered free continental breakfast, my uncle and I opted to dine at Waffle…read moreHouse. A server came to our table shortly after we were seated down to take our order. Service was great and the food was good too. The restaurant wasn't too crowded or loud, it was quite peaceful. I always enjoy stopping by a Waffle House restaurant whenever I'm in not in NY if I'm in the mood for it.

This mornings' experience was so much better - Juni was our waitperson and she was AWESOME! Food…read morewas fine and the restaurant was packed! We were there based on family-choice! I would not have come back based on such a prior negative experience. The best of experience after the worst experience at the same restaurant several days earlier!

Had dinner at the bar on a Wednesday. Fantastic service, wonderful creative cocktails and some…read moregreat wine selections. The ambiance /decor was a bit weird/plain and undefinable. Interesting Anerican steakhouse and Chinese standard menu. They were out of egg rolls so I had spring rolls. So so. But amazing almond cashew chicken and brownie ice cream dessert.

This was a fun spot--the change to mix both Chinese and American cuisine. My group decided to do a…read morebit of both. We started off with a few seasonal drinks and wonton appetizers. Service was great, considering we had people staggering in throughout the meal. Between the group, we had a bit of everything--egg drop soup, fried rice, ribeye, blackened salmon. Overall a pretty good meal.