This place definitely was under-reviewed and deserves lots more photos and great reviews…read more The buffet serves delicious soul food, variety of great plates , salad bar, and yummy homemade deserts! We were on the way back home from OBX to up North and would definitely come back if we ever get the chance to. Service was great the waitresses were very attentive.

Traveling in town & thought I'd stop to grab a quick dinner. They have a dinner buffet & was…read morepretty busy. Vibe is like an old barn/ saloon. The food at the buffet was just ok. Fried chicken & fried fish was mediocre. Veggies were mostly canned or frozen. If you're looking for a quick bite & large quantities, then the Hitchin' Post may fill that need but be aware that the hours are erratic.

We chose Georgia Dean's as a halfway meeting place between Raleigh and the beach to have dinner…read morewith some longtime, dear friends. We were seated at a cozy table in the back room, which allowed for quiet conversation in this bustling, family oriented restaurant. Our server was very welcoming and professional. The timing of our meal, from drinks to appetizers to the main dish was great! We had the stuffed scallops and the broiled seafood platter. Each was cooked perfectly and was fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend this special restaurant and we will definitely be back!

We went for dinner for my husband's birthday. I think they were serving a large party upstairs…read more Part of his dinner was missing (a seafood trio which came as a duo) and was overcooked. I had stuffed scallops, but they were not rinsed so there was sand in them. But the waitress was great and tried to make it up to us by comping a dessert (homemade donut with whipped cream which was very nice). I've heard they're great for lunches, but we won't be back for dinner.

Never a bad meal. Just ordered from there last night and everything was AWESOME!!! Service was also…read moreawesome!!

They had a buffet! Total surprise. It wasn't on the menu but I believe it is a regular thing…read more All of the food was great!

Such an amazing place! First of all, we drove up at around 8:45pm, with closing time being around…read more9pm. The cook was outside and greeted us to come in. The food they prepared was simply fabulous. We will be back!

Outstanding!! The ribs were nothing short of wonderful with the best BBQ sauce I have ever had…read more All of the sides were very delicious and plentiful. A small restaurant that deserves very high praise!

On our way back up from Florida. Rocky Mount is the perfect halfway point heading north. We stopped…read moreat Lou Reda's for dinner with friends who were part of our caravan. It was great food to nourish the soul after 12 hours in a car. The brisket burger was perfectly cooked. A good size Patti, pink in the center as we requested, with a big slab of juicy flavorful brisket on top. It was served with a beautifully executed coleslaw on a soft squishy bun. The french fries were well seasoned. We also ordered a beet salad, piled high with red and golden beets, and lots of flavorful textured toppings from pickled peppers, golden raisins to crunchy pork rinds. The salad dressing was a perfect compliment. The best part about the meal was Christiy. She was filled with great recommendations and a personality that just sparkled. After all those hours in a Car, she made us feel like she had personally welcomed us into her own home. We will be back next year on our way down to Florida.

Stopped here on the way to NJ. Very friendly and attentive staff. Great menu with lots of…read moreinteresting options. Brisket was delicious. No room for dessert, but what we saw come out of the kitchen looked great. Highly recommend. Owner Lou stopped by to check on everything. Very kind and enthusiastic gentleman.

Very disappointing. We have eaten there many times in the past 2 years and were always pleased with…read morethe food and service. My daughter was visiting and we chose the Herringbone for dinner on Tuesday before New Years Eve. I ordered the loaded potato soup and the tuna small plate. My daughter had the salad and the shrimp appetizer The soup arrived barely hot and watery. Her salad was fine Then came the tuna with a smear of avocado and corn relish. None of it was edible. The tuna was definitely not fresh . By contrast the shrimp dish was delicious. The waitress graciously offered a replacement but by then I had lost my appetite. I am hoping that this was an uncommon experience because we really liked it beforehand.

The food was absolutely awesome!! We started with the BBQ Shrimp appetizer which was served on a…read morebed of grits. Both of our dinner entrees were amazing as well. The atmosphere & location were great too. Had the service been better I would've given 5 stars. In the spirit of fairness, the already busy bartender was assigned as our waitress & we were seated in the back room. We are relatively local & will most definitely be coming back to give them another chance at a 5 star experience.

The restaurant was highly recommended by the staff at the Fairfield Marriott, Weldon and it truly…read moredid not disappoint. We sat at the bar and we were immediately warmly greeted by Lena. She was so friendly and helpful. They had a March special on drinks and I decided to have The Pot of Gold which was 1800 coconut tequila, grand marnier, and pineapple juice.. it wasn't too sweet.. it was so good! I really think they should add it to their drink list The Swiss cheeseburger, seasoned veggies, hamburger steak were all so very very good! Atmosphere was relaxing and fun. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Food was absolutely amazing...service was awesome. Great place if your traveling right off of the…read moreinterstate

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!

Great food, great service, just a generally fun place to hang out! Huge variety of bourbons to…read morechoose from.

We just closed on our house in Washington, so we stopped by 1906 for a celebratory drink. They were…read moredoing a brisk lunch business on a Thursday afternoon. Many people rave about their sandwiches, so we decided to stay for lunch. Hubby had a Cuban sandwich, and I had a warm roast beef and provolone sandwich with banana peppers. We both really enjoyed our food! If you're just visiting town, I recommend staying upstairs at The West Main. They have beautiful renovated rooms and all the amenities of a home away from home.