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    Chris'drive-In

    4.2 (37 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Burgers, American
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    CHRIS'DRIVE-IN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Da Dog at Chris'
    Fred B.

    This tiny little drive-in has curb service, a walk up take out window, and a counter with stools. They have tables as well, but that's just boring, and brings the whole family thing into play. There are pictures of Elvis and The Embers on the wall - this is what Retro tries to be. The hamburger is what you need to focus on here, once the waves of nostalgia pass. It is tasty, it is greasy, and the cheese is Velveeta. It rivals, at the very least, the burger at Johnson's Drive-In, up the road a piece ( up the road a piece is a Southern expression meaning you and your dog could walk it, if your pick up broke down). The hot dog is a fine version of the classic Southern chili dog - with a neon red wiener, soft & gooey bun, and tasty chili. A word about the chili - it is almost gray in color, but do not despair, it is excellent. The fries are of the ridged, railroad tie variety, which even ketchup or Castle Sauce can not help. This is a great little drive-in, and worth a visit if hot dogs and hamburgers are your wont. There will be no slice of lemon in your tap water, the bathroom facilities are outside in the back, and the "wait staff" are all kin and slightly dysfunctional. Enjoy.

    Chris' Drive In Hotdog in Siler City NC
    David J.

    This may have been the best hotdog I've ever had. Mustard Chile onions and slaw on a steamed bun with a likely fried bright leaf dog. Excellent

    Newly remodeled.

    Have been eating here for years. Food is fabulous and staff is always friendly! Rollieburger is a huge cheeseburger. Good grilled chicken sandwich or salad.

    Onion rings
    Tim H.

    The food here is basic and good, it's what you are expecting when you go into a small place like this. The service was friendly and fast, and the prices are very reasonable. I would eat here again if I was in the area, I wish we could do half stars because I would give it a 3.5 stars. The restaurant is old and getting a little run down with decor needing to be fixed, with the interior fixed I would give it a 4 star rating. I definitely recommend if you want some good traditional drive-in food.

    Main menu. The Difference between the burgers and the Rollie burger is the Rollie is two patties on a 5" bun.

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    One of the best burger places around. The food is amazing. Plan to go early to beat the crowd.

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    best burger i've ever had. ranch is drinkable. sweet tea is addictive. 100% recommend.

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    8 years ago

    Chris is always packed since they are only open 11-2,food is good and prices are decent. Love the Rookie burger.

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    Pretty boring burgers and store-bought barbecue. Nothing special but the price is good for what it is.

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    Good and cheap burgers, OK fries, rude/unfriendly staff who ignore people right in front of them.

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    Service was fine. Order at the counter and a runner brings food to the table. It's a typical diner;…read morenot a lot of ambiance. Typical Lexington BBQ, which is fine, I guess, if you're into that. I do not like it at all. The bun was soggy. The fries were undercooked. They do have the nice crunchy ice, though.

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    There are a lot of BBQ restaurants out there, but The Bone Yard has officially earned the #1 spot…read moreon our list! From the moment we walked through the door, the owners, Slim and his wife, Lynn, made us feel like family. Neither me, my family nor Slim are originally from Siler City, but you'd have thought we'd all known each other for 30 years. They were professional, genuinely welcoming, and went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect. They brought our food out promptly and Lynn spent time working the room (lol) with her mix of warm, welcoming personality and a sense of humor that had customers smiling and laughing everywhere she went. Slim and I had a chance to chat a bit about his story, and at the same time he made sure everything was exactly the way it should be. Getting to know both of them and hearing about the journey they've been on over the last few years was honestly one of the highlights of our visit. Now let's talk about the food... absolutely phenomenal. The mild chicken wings were exactly what my family has been searching for ever since leaving the Southwest, where bold flavor and great food are simply the expectation. Today, I'm happy to report that The Bone Yard has officially become our East Coast BBQ spot! We sampled a little bit of everything, including the mild wings, a full rack of ribs, and a half pound of pulled pork topped with Slim's own Carolina mustard sauce. Every single item brought something unique to the table. Nothing tasted ordinary or mass produced. The ribs were tender, juicy, and practically fell off the bone. The pulled pork was packed with flavor, and that mustard sauce put it over the top. Every bite showed the care, passion, and pride that goes into the food. You can genuinely taste the difference. As I looked around the restaurant, all I saw were smiling faces enjoying incredible food, and I knew we weren't the only ones who felt this way. In our opinion, this is hands down the best BBQ we've had anywhere in North Carolina. Would we drive 40 minutes just to eat here again? Without hesitation... hell, we might do it again tomorrow. Five stars all day long. Incredible food. Incredible people. An unforgettable experience. Slim and Lynn have built something truly special, and we can't wait to come back. If you're anywhere near Siler City, do yourself a favor and make the trip. You'll leave full, happy, and already planning your next visit.

    Well a hunt for somewhere quick while in Siler City yielded a true gem! I can't wait to come back…read moreon a smoked Saturday! Burgers were delicious with perfect bacon on it and the fries good, but dang the fried okra was outstanding! I'll have that every time! Banana pudding was 100% on point as well. Friendly service too! While I don't usually comment on cleanliness of a place, this place easily earned its 100 health score with everything being spotless. I'm looking for excuses to come back to Siler City!

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