Hole in the wall diner. Bathrooms not very clean. You choose where to sit. Not apparent, but there…read moreis more seating next door. Booster and high chairs available. Staff were overall nice. Had to repeat order a few times for the waitress to actually hear it. We got the French toast special and sampler. Parts of French toast was undercooked. Biscuit was not good, the worst I've ever had. It was flat, dull flavor, and dry flour on the outside. Eggs were good- plain, cooked to our request (medium and well done). Bacon was crispy- interesting it was written "hard" on the receipt when I didn't even say how I wanted it to be cooked. From the sampler, the ham was too salty for my taste. Sausage was good, typical. Grits usually come on the sampler and we are not big fans of grits. They don't accept substitutions according to the menu so we just said don't bring the grits. Added cheese to eggs (gave American cheese, no cheddar). Besides food we had one coffee. Bill total was $25 without tip for credit card. It was busy when we got there a little before 8:30am on a Saturday and most people left by 9:30am. Extra star for nice service. Not sure if we would come back here again, but maybe for the not so bad prices.

Always a great experience eating here. If you are looking for a home cooked meal, THIS is the…read moreplace! Perfect for picking up on the way in to work.

We happened to see this restaurant when looking for a place to eat…read more It is the best soul food!! I grew up eating this kind of food and miss it. It is buffet and the cost is reasonable. Lots of different vegetables, salad bar and different meats to choose from. Will definitely make the trip back to eat here. A good Sunday drive

Every time we visit Wallace, NC, we have to stop here! This is the kind of old-fashioned, homey…read morerestaurant that feels like you're walking into someone's kitchen for a good, comforting meal. The atmosphere is definitely old-school and has more of a cafeteria feel, but honestly, that's part of what makes this place special. The food is what keeps us coming back. Everything tastes like genuine Southern home cooking, and my absolute favorites are the smothered pork chops and BBQ ribs--both are so good and full of that down-home flavor you just can't beat. It may not be the fanciest place, but that's not why you come here. You come for the delicious food, generous portions, and that warm, grandma's-cooking feeling. Every time we're in Wallace, this is a must-stop for us. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for real, comforting Southern cooking!

This is our first time back at the Kettle since returning to OC last September and it is just as I…read moreremember: tasty, down home cooking and friendly folks. I asked our very helpful and sweet server Jersey if she had only 2 choices with one being chicken fried chicken or the daily special Taco Salad, which would she go with and she said the taco salad. So, that's what I ordered. It was very tasty, loaded with 2 types of cheese a side of Jalapeño (which I gave to hubby) alot of fresh tomatoes and lettuce, a side of salsa and sour cream served in a somewhat crispy tortilla shell. And the shell is the only reason for a 4 star vs 5, the shell wasn't as light and crispy as I like it. It tasted as if they fried it several hours ago and honestly, I get why they did it that way as it saves time but the shell just left me disappointed. Hubby ordered a patty melt with fries. We came into town to scope out the Jacksonville Landing for future bass fishing mornings and when I told him we were stopping in here for lunch he already knew he was having the melt. I mean, he thought about it for 90 minutes lol. I've had their melts before and it is yummy. I think though the fries were the star on his plate. They were crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside and topped with something akin to Old Bay Seasoning. And they were HOT! Y'all, i mean, they're only fries but rhey were PERFECT! I am seriously alreasy looking forward to our 1st fishing adventure just so we can have lunch at the Kettle once we've caught all the bass. Jersey was quite attentive, but not hovering and warm friendly like only you'll find in the south. Oh, bestie told me to get the chocolate torte because she said, literally, "it's life altering." However, I forgot to so, just another thing for me to enjoy after our initial fishing trip. In some ways, you can go home again.

Much like a typical diner in America the service is fast and the wait staff knows their stuff! The…read morerestaurant is always clean even as busy as it is. The food, well let's just say that I rarely come upon a menu that I plan other visits just to plow through the menu. I'm literal about planning additional visits to sample items not on the menu. Like I said, very few menus are that good that I would plan a second visit, but this place deserves multiple visits just to find my favorite menu item! God help me!

Food was good. Beer list was good Service was good. The back deck, seated at the water for sunset…read morewas very good. This place doesn't look like much from the road, but it's a great place for a leisurely Sunday evening meal on the water. I liked my chicken Jambalaya. My wife liked her broiled shrimp dinner. My son like his French Dip. My daughter-in-law liked her shrimp pasta. Nothing was "the best I ever had," but all was good. My granddaughter liked the parrot sidling by and eyeing everyone's food. It wasn't fast, but it was fine, and this isn't the view you want to eat and get on your way. Enjoy it. Live music, too, this particular Sunday evening.

Yesterday was our first time eating here, and we had a great experience. Everyone's food was so…read moregood. I've never had crab before, and the crab dip was amazing. It wasn't too fishy and the garlic bread that went with it was great. The potato skins were tasty, and so were the hush puppies. I ordered the french onion soup and it was very good. We loved the large area outside for our little one to run around. Excited to come back and eat here again.

Mike's Farm on Haw's Branch Road is an amazing rustic and true farmhouse dining experience for the…read moreentire family. We recently celebrated there for our grandson's 4th birthday. The food is homey deliciousness and is served family style. We love it. The staff is energetic and kind and friendly. Once the main meal is finished, prepare for incredible desert options. We had the banana pudding. The grounds have activities for walking and shopping and the kids get the see and feed Goats, Sheep, Ducks, cows and other spectacular animals. A well rounded outing for the entire family.

I love Mike's Farm, whenever anyone visits us I take them here for the North Carolina made building…read moreand watching the baking. Also got to see the animals and feed the goats with my granddaughter.

nice local watering hole bar food…read more open every day good atmosphere nice bartenders

Great little local restaurant. Great service from Brianna. It was honestly the best pork chop I…read morehave ever eaten. The green beans were fantastic as well. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Highly recommend this nice little spot in Wallace NC.

10/10 best Jamaican food you can get in Jacksonville. Went there was impressed and now we plan on…read morecoming back and invited our friends to come with us.

I was so excited to try this place but was so badly disappointed in the food. I had the pulled…read morechicken rasta pasta and my husband had the salmon. The total cost was over 40. Maybe it was because we got what was left over from the day, because it was a half hour before closing. But even if that were true.... there was barely any chicken, mostly bones. And it was so spicy, I couldnt taste the chicken. All it was, was burning my mouth. The pasta sauce was overspiced as well. My husband received a very small portion of trout. No rice was given, as it was supposed to be. I think maybe they were out of rice. So he was given a piece of cornbread, wrapped in plastic wrap. He gave it to me because i was so unhappy with my meal, I barely touched it. The cornbread was so oily, it fell apart when i took it out of the plastic. I got to taste the cabbage and cole slaw, those were ok. Cabbage was bland. I dont think we will go back and try again. Way too pricey for what we received. Positive note, the staff was kind and friendly, and the place was cute.

The food was delish, I had the shrimp and grits well seasoned a decently size portion and all…read moreingredients blended well together. My daughter had the sausage n biscuits she said they were well made , a bit salty and spicy but overall pretty solid. The service was adequate we did not have to wait long for our food, the ambiance was nice on a chilly day was warm with wam music and delicious smells. We will definitely be back.

Southern Harvest Soul Food - 3 out of 5 stars…read more I hate to be the guy who leaves bad reviews, especially after giving a place multiple chances, but this was unfortunately the last straw for me. I drove nearly an hour to get to this restaurant, excited to try the oxtails. Upon arrival, I was told they were no longer being served because they were out. This marks the third time I've driven there specifically for oxtails and was unable to get them due to being out of stock. This wasn't late in the afternoon either--I arrived right at lunch opening. I know what some of you are thinking: why not call ahead? You're absolutely right. That mistake is on me, and I've definitely learned that lesson. On a previous visit, I tried the shrimp and grits, and I'll give credit where it's due--they were actually phenomenal and easily the best thing I've had there. Unfortunately, my other experiences haven't matched that quality. The last time I visited, I settled for the brisket burrito. While sweet and savory can work together, this one was overwhelmingly sweet and just didn't hit the mark. I also asked for a Diet Coke and was told they only had Sprite, regular Coke, and water, which was surprising. My wife ordered the biscuits and gravy, which had almost no flavor. For a southern soul food restaurant, that was pretty disappointing. I don't plan on coming back. I'm not mad--just disappointed. I hope this review helps others avoid making a long drive expecting a specific dish only to find out it's unavailable.