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    Captain Tom's

    3.6 (125 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Bars, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    CAPTAIN TOM'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Desserts
    Christa F.

    So, the phone definitely didn't eat first this time. We enjoyed two Admirals feasts which included flounder, shrimp, scallops oysters and deviled crab (which I never eat) with no substitutions. Also came with hush puppies slaw and potato of your choice. I skipped breakfast to enjoy this late lunch early dinner and still had enough for another meal. We got most of it cooked salt and pepper style and it was really good. Glad to finally have a chance to visit here after a long while.

    Shrimp N' Grits
    Karina C.

    I took my husband here tonight for his first visit ever! We normally frequent a seafood location in High Point, however, I was getting more disappointed with each visit and needed a change. I love the options here! Seafood comes in different ways, paired with different proteins, and a nice selection of sides. The decor is rustic, but so is the building and the business and it's very fitting! The service tonight was great, as usual! I tried the shrimp and grits this visit and I was blown away! Such a delicious combination of flavors! My husband got the small popcorn shrimp with fries. He was impressed with the amount of food! His only complaint was that they did not have crinkle fries, but he enjoys his meal nonetheless! A nice change to our usual Sunday seafood dinner!

    Fried Jumbo Shrimp - Small (8 pcs)
    Leslie B.

    I always enjoy a fried broiled or boiled place! I also enjoyed coming here early before it gets crazy busy. The food was ok. Not bad but not amazing. The service was really good and the prices are a little bit higher than I expected.

    Canned oysters
    Gail C.

    Service is always solid, for ambiance - think grandma food in the 70s. But what I was served last week, looked like snots in a bowl. I have never been so turned off by how something was served.

    Lunch special of Popcorn Shrimp and Flounder with a Baked Potato and their excellent slaw
    Fred B.

    It had been awhile since I'd visited this very good Southern style seafood restaurant, an institution in Kernersville since 1972. We both had a lunch special - Popcorn Shrimp and Flounder for $9.99, which comes with slaw, hush puppies, was and 1 side. This is a lot of food, and remains a nice value meal, especially in the current market place. And this is true even though the size of the special has shrunk - there was a single piece of fish where there used to be 3! The menu here is varied, with soups, salads, and country cooking choices - but this is first and foremost, a fried seafood stronghold - and they do it well. Ambiance - 4.5 Food - 4.5 Service - 4.5 Value - 4

    Another frozen food.....hush puppies taste like cardboard
    Terrence C.

    This was the worse catfish I've had in many years. If I would have known that it wasn't fresh but frozen I would have not wasted my money here. My ranch dressing was spilled all over in the inside of the bag, so no dressing for my salad. I have no idea what kind of frozen hush puppies they gave me, but they taste like paper. It's just HORRIBLE!!!!! I would not recommend this place to anyone who wants real fresh seafood.

    Sm fried catfish plate
    Amanda H.

    I'm a country girl and a sucker for catfish. Let's just say Captain Tom's does some great fried catfish and they don't skimp on portions. I usually order a small fried catfish plate. It has 2 large pieces of catfish and then you get to choose 2 sides and it's served with hush puppies. They are always busy but I've never had to wait long to be seated. I've never had a bad server. Last week I ordered my usual with a baked potato and upon unwrapping it I found the potato was bad. They did nothing to the potato it was just a bad one. I asked my server for a replacement and she was more than happy to fix the issue and I had a new potato within mins. It can get a little noisy but that's because everyone is conversing and enjoying their food. All in all a great place to grab a bite.

    Mark S.

    Not much to put here. Seated at 8pm, still no waitstaff at 820...left for another restaurant. Attempted to share with the hostess but she was busy on her cell phone and didn't pay any attention.

    Elexis D.

    I used to be a regular patron at this great seafood restaurant. Great customer service and if you enjoy a good, fresh hot shrimp Po'Boy, get your order in today! First off the bread is fresh and soft, the shrimp is crispy and hot. It's delicious and the hush puppies are delicious!

    a menu for a seafood restaurant
    Donna S.

    We stopped in to grab a late dinner. We were seated quickly. I would love to say more but the menu is the only thing I had. We sat for 15-20 minutes waiting for a waitress. Others around us were lead to their seats to and followed by a waitress. So I can only show the picture of the menu I received. We left after the crazy wait.......

    Fried Admiral's Seafood Platter minus the chewy oysters!

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    Solid local seafood spot! Food is always very good. Their sweet tea is some of the best around.

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    Food was okay... nothing spectacular. Service was fine. Ambiance was nice. Will go back.

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    Amazing!! Fish perfectly fried! Every bite, the sauce was delicious. My new favorite!!

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    Good food..great service..great ambiance. Looked like a traditional fish camp vibe. Shrimp and Whitefish platter was cooked to perfection.

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    This was our first time eating at this restaurant and I highly recommend it. The food and service is GREAT!

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    I'm not a big fan of seafood but this place has one of the most delicious fish sandwiches you can get in Guildford county

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    The New Dragon Palace - Not pork fried rice

    The New Dragon Palace

    3.0(31 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    This is some of the worst Chinese food I've ever had. I thought I just had bad luck the last time I…read moreordered so I gave them another try. That was a mistake. The egg rolls were mushy on the outside and the pork inside wasn't fresh... it hadn't expired... it just wasn't fresh. Maybe cooked this morning or even yesterday. The General Tso Chicken was made with low quality chicken. My wife actually spit it out it had so much chewy gristle. The sauce (which was supposed to be spicy had no bite. The broccoli wasn't lightly blanched... it was raw. The pork fried rice had no pork, didn't look fried, had a few undercooked frozen vegetables, and no egg. The pork lomein was the best single item... but I'd still give it a 2 out of 10. If the food was good I can forgive the esthetic of a mostly takeout restaurant... but given the horrible food the atmosphere was the icing on the cake. It's been years since Covid had us putting plastic barriers between us. Three unrelated items for sell. There is a candy vending machine (maybe to save people from purchasing dessert?). There is no culturally aligned Chinese music. And not surprisingly, there is no smell of food being cooked to order. I'm thankful for the pleasant weather because something tells me the HVAC wouldn't be on. Avoid this restaurant. I'll be driving to Greensboro next time I want some average Chinese food over this disgusting joke. I honestly have no idea how their Yelp average is 3 Stars. I'm recommending to Chef Ramsey Kitchen Nightmares!

    Love the chicken Szechuan. The soup is good too. Not a fan of the crispy noodles for the soup…read more Service is always quick. Take our service. General TSOs is good but they stopped doing not fried option.

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    Smitty's Grille - Crab Dip

    Smitty's Grille

    4.2(209 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    If you're craving a seafood feast that actually delivers, order the Tug Boat at Smitty's Grille…read more We were told it was for two... and they weren't kidding. This platter was stacked with crab legs, shrimp, scallops, and more than enough to make it a full-on seafood experience. Everything was seasoned well and served hot, and the portions felt generous without being sloppy. They were out of clams (which honestly tells me they're popular for a reason), but the swap worked out in our favor. We got extra scallops and added fried oysters instead -- and the oysters were crispy on the outside, tender inside, and not overly greasy. The scallops were buttery and perfectly cooked. We also had a side of asparagus and fries, and both were solid complements to all the seafood. Nothing overcomplicated, just classic, comforting flavors done right. If you're going with a friend or date and want to share something hearty, the Tug Boat is the move. Come hungry and enjoy the friendly service.

    Smitty's Grille - grabbed the last to bar seats @ 7:00 on a Friday night…read more We were promptly greeted by a worker and she checked if there were any other seats open before we grabbed those at the bar. There are two bar areas, both U-shaped and only 2-3 tables in the very back. Makayla is the MOST enthusiastic waitress and you can tell she LOVES what she does. My bar neighbors ordered the shrimp teriyaki bowl and the crab stuffed flounder. They BOTH look fantastic!! Hubby had the blacked chicken platter with rice and tots. I chose the 2 item seafood combination consisting of flounder and fantail shrimp, with their famous potato's and Cole slaw. The chicken was AMAZING, the tots crispy and the rice simple & flavorful - just like he likes it. My seafood was hot & tasted fresh! I can't wait to return!!!

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    Brother Cluckers

    Brother Cluckers

    4.0(57 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    They immediately won bonus points for the name alone, but then we discovered their chicken is…read moreactually pretty cluckin' awesome. My first go was the giant spud with chicky tendies and buffalo sauce. The chicken is so tender and has the right amount of batter crispiness to it. The sauce was very flavorful, but if you don't like it heavy-handed, you might want to ask for the sauce on the side. They aren't stingy. My spouse was raving over their jumbo shrimp. I can't speak to that because I don't eat them, but I haven't stopped hearing about since we went months ago... It's a modest-sized restaurant on the one busy street in K-ville. The staff was very friendly and everything was clean. Great for groups of 4 and under as it's a somewhat small space with limited seating for any group larger than a 4-top.

    This is one of those experiences where you go in with completely modest expectations, and are…read moreabsolutely Brother Cluckin' blown away. We were happy with every aspect of our lunch stop at Brother Cluckers! They won us over on quality, value, friendliness, and cleanliness. Hard to do better than that at a chicken shack... but we found so much more than great chicken. Indeed, I saw they had daily specials and that on Sunday it was a jumbo shrimp basket with a side of choice, cole slaw, and some hushpuppies. Sounded good to me so I ordered it up. My wife got the buffalo chicken loaded potato. They gave us our numbered receipt, we helped ourselves to drinks, and had a seat. When the food came out, immediately, you are impressed by the amount you get. My basket had 12 definitely jumbo shrimp, perfectly fried, the side of okra was just as voluminous and tasty... maybe slightly underfried but still crisp enough, and the fact they were a little underdone made the rest great in the air fryer later. Hushpuppies were located under the shrimp, they had a nice onion flavor and were great. The cole slaw is the kind I like, NOT heavy on mayo at all. A slight sweetness and hint of vinegar. The cocktail sauce even had a nice pep (I like mine heavy on horseradish). Could not have been more pleased with my order. Same could be said of my wife's potato, it was a big un' and overflowing with toppings and tender buffalo chicken. I particularly liked the buffalo sauce they use when I got to try a bite of hers. Not over or undersauced, well balanced... in general just done exactly how she wanted it. We both left knowing we will be back another time, and that it won't be a long time. Well done Brother Clucker!

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    Brother Cluckers - Small seating area, but clean.

    Small seating area, but clean.

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    Steak Street - Carriage house ribeye or what my cat threw up after getting in the garbage can?

    Steak Street

    3.2(252 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$$

    Came here for a birthday dinner. For a Monday, dining room was quiet for dinner service. Ordered…read morePecan Crusted Chicken with loaded garlic mashed potatoes, Honey Bourbon Beef Tips with loaded baked potato, Shrimp Caesar Salad, and Kids Grilled Cheese with sweet potato mash. Bread (served with whipped butter) was fresh & delicious. Crab & Corn Chowder was tasty but thin like a soup (I expect a chowder to be thick) and very little crab & corn (mostly broth). Husband had Black Bean soup and seemed to enjoyed it. Server was being shadowed and the extra hands were helpful (we enjoyed the extra attention). Food arrived promptly and to temp. Pecan Crusted Chicken was tender and juicy. The bourbon cream sauce was more of a thick glaze (lacked cream?), was thick and very rich (fortunately it was on the side). Husband tips were ordered medium rare and a bit more red than anticipated but he rather have his steak slightly underdone vs overdone (menu has description of various temps for reference). Oldest child demolished her Shrimp Caesar Salad. Youngest child enjoyed her grilled cheese and sweet potato mash. Portions were decent, servers were attentive. Ambience was intimate. Definitely would consider visiting again for special occasion.

    I attended an event at this restaurant. The grilled salmon was so good. It was just enough to feel…read moresatisfied. My mashed potatoes were great too.

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    More dining area

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    Fried Green tomatoes

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    Chop House  At Mendenhall - House Salad with Filet Medallion & Hot Bacon Dressing

    Chop House At Mendenhall

    3.4(173 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$$

    My son, wife, and I had dinner at The Chop House in High Point on a Friday evening February 2,…read more2026. Great choice. We had made a reservation, which turned out to be smart because the place was busy, with a packed bar and full tables. We were greeted promptly by the maître d and seated right away. The cocktail, beer, and wine list is expansive. I started with a Manhattan, properly made. We kept it simple and ordered entrees only. This was a good call because the portions were just right with sides. All three of us had filets, and I added the surf-and-turf option with a lobster tail, Cabernet mushrooms, and asparagus with béarnaise. The flavors worked well together. We paired dinner with a bottle of Caymus and were impressed by the depth of the wine list -- some serious bottles on there, including Opus One. Service was smooth and perfectly paced. We were seated in the back of the restaurant, which has a cozy, library-like feel with a gas fireplace. We didn't have room for dessert, but the menu featured plenty of classic steakhouse options. We'll certainly consider coming back the next time we're in town.

    For $103, this was a letdown…read more We ordered a pomegranate martini, a whiskey and Coke, and two "small plates" -- beef medallions with l'orange sauce and the beef short rib. For that price point, I expected quality and execution. It just wasn't there. The short rib was very tender, I'll give it that. But it was swimming in a heavy gravy with potatoes piled on top and steamed spinach hidden underneath, which made the whole dish soggy and overly heavy. Then there was a random orchid blossom and a branch of whole parsley on top (mine had a flower, too), which felt completely out of place. The beef medallions were the bigger issue -- no sear at all and they had a slightly gamey flavor (which I'm hoping doesn't come back to bite me later). Honestly, the l'orange sauce was the best part of the dish and the only thing saving it -- without it, the plate would have been close to inedible. The "crispy potato medley" was neither crispy nor seasoned -- and I mean not even salt. It was mostly zucchini, squash, and red bell pepper with zero flavor. All 6 of the tiny potato cubes themselves tasted like they came straight out of a freezer bag. Nothing was inedible, but nothing justified the price. The whole experience felt pretentious without actually delivering on quality or execution. I will say -- the staff was very nice and attentive, which was the highlight of the experience.

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    Chop House  At Mendenhall
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