Went in and ordered their Biscuits and Gravy. Surprisingly was very good for the price. Service was fast and friendly. Quite a nice little place. Would recommend and definitely will be returning. read more

Eric's Grille - Biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Southport, North Carolina

Hamburgers and breakfast only cash only but the best hamburgers I've ever had. You can get them loaded or just what you want. I've been there twice so far it's a little hole in the wall that you never know was really there, but it is great for hamburgers. read more

I've tried to sample all of the local burger establishments since we moved here five years ago, but Eric's Grille had t worked into our schedule; until today. This area has many fine burger restaurants, but today's visit takes the prize. Freshest ingredients, fun diner ambience, and friendly people make this dining experience memorable. Can't wait to try their breakfast. I highly recommend Eric's Grille. read more

Undoubtedly best hamburger in recent memory anywhere during my travels. Clearly this is a fresh Patty and absolutely not frozen. The double burger must be at least a half pound, fresh toppings including bun. Always. Seasoned just right not too much or too little. Pricing is more than fair. Cash only at this place. Will always return. Best burger within miles. read more

We have eaten at Eric's several times . They have the best Burgers ! Super friendly staff!

I was with a group of friends and we popped in here after a fishing trip. Eric and his staff are the friendliest team you will ever meet. We let them know it was our first visit and they welcomed us with a big smile and a delicious meal. We ordered double cheeseburgers thinking we would get a typical smashed patty. They were smashed but when you start with a freshly hand rolled, marinated burger ball the size of my fist, they don't get very thin. Needless to say my double cheeseburgers were ginormous but DELICIOUS!!! Thank you Eric and team! We will be back! read more

Eric's Grille - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Southport, North Carolina

We came on Good Friday at 12pm for reference. We were in and out in 25 minutes. GREAT food, fast service, and super friendly staff. We both got cheese burgers, shared chili cheese fries, and 2 sweet teas. Our bill was about $23. WARNING: it is cash only but they do have an ATM inside. Luckily my husband had $25 in his pocket the burgers are thick, full of flavor, and juicy. My husband was definitely happy he didn't get a double. So glad we found this place! read more

First time here and let me tell you, I'll be back. Cheeseburger was one of the best I've ever had. Service was fast.

I've eaten here many times over the years. Family owned and operated, the attention shown to the customers is very impressive. Fairly typical short order grill atmosphere with great burgers and fries. Try it out! read more

Located in a strip mall at the same location as Walmart, you really have to look for this restaurant or you'll pass it by. Eric's only serves breakfast and lunch, as such it's menu is limited, nothing special but I'm sure it's based on what works for them. We tried Eric's for breakfast though we've heard their burgers are really good. The staff is friendly and the restaurant has a decor that shows the connection between them and their customers base with a majority of the people we noticed being regulars. We ordered one of the two egg breakfast options with fried bologna (I'm sorry, we have an affinity for fried bologna) the home fries were delicious especially with the chopped onions. There also seems to be an option to have your home fries covered with chili at no additional cost (don't quote me, but the server bringing our order did ask). BTW, you order and pay at the counter then seat yourself (just so you're not caught off guard) and the server brings your food to you. The plates, silverware, cups are all disposable and you throw them away on your way out. The prices are very reasonable and if you're in a hurry and want a quick satisfying meal you should give Eric's a try. read more

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Ugh!!! This place was not for me at all. The best thing I can say about Eric's Grille is all the fun vintage decor which is displayed all over the restaurant. It's a collection that was obviously built over many years and travels. The ambiance leaves lots to be desired. One must stand on line and order and pay with cash, then find a booth to sit down in. When our food arrived, I have to say it was the greasiest, most unhealthy breakfast I've had to misfortune to have in a long time. No healthy options whatsoever and only the most mass market items available like white bread, American cheese and nasty bacon. i ate a few bites and turned the rest over to my partner who is clearly not as picky as I am. We tried this place about 6 months ago and never went back. I hope I never do. read more

Well worth a visit. Nothing fancy - it's a grill that does basic breakfast and lunch well. Order as you walk in give your name get a booth and your food will be ready in a couple minutes. Enjoy looking at the amazing collection of memorabilia lining the walls. A trip down memory lane for boomers and millennials. Fast, fresh and fun! read more

Super good! Enjoyed a big lunch of hamburgers and hot dogs today at Eric's Grille. It is a place you enter and you feel like you have visited all your life. The owner is not only very friendly but he is also a master at the grill. We enjoyed our experience and will be back! read more

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Eric himself cooks up one of the best burgers around. If you've been to Melvin's Grill in Elizabethtown.. give this place a shot.. it may be the best I've ever had. read more

If you're looking for a quintessential little southern diner in a strip mall, this is your place. It's complete with old fashion owner/cook that will gladly tell you all about all the cars he's restored and the great car loves of his life. He is genuine and extremely kind and thoughtful to your dining experience. Food is average grill food. Breakfast and lunch sandwhiches, fries that sort of thing. Small menu but quick service. This is CASH ONLY which I find irritating in today's debit world but there is an ATM ($3 a pop) from which to get cash in the restaurant. Normally, that would turn me off but the folks are just darn welcoming and kind that I quickly overlooked it and went with flow. A BLT sandwich, cheeseburger, two fries and a iced tea cost $13.50. Kind of pricey for what we got. Not sure I'll drive out of my way for this but glad I experienced them at least once. read more

Eric's Grille - BLT, Bunger, fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Southport, North Carolina

Fresh not frozen food. Eggs. Grits home fries. Hit dogs hamburgers chili. Eric the owner runs the kitchen and he's friendly and welcoming.limited hours 5:30-2 pm Mon thru Fri. Cash only read more

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So so so good! I had breakfast and my husband had burger. They were both very satisfying. The owners are super nice and Eric gave my son a hotweel car (my son loves cars) Next time I'm in Southport I'll definitely be back! read more

I don't know why it's taken me so long to write a review for Eric's Grille, because my family frequents here enough that they know our names and orders. We love the whole staff and honestly feel like we're part of the family! Nothing bad to say, I've never had a bad burger. If you're a fan of that small town feeling and country grills that serve classic All-American burgers, this is your place! read more

This is one of the best burgers I have ever had! Eric is quite literally the nicest, most genuine human on Earth, too. All of the staff are amazing, food is great, atmosphere is nostalgic. No-frills delicious grill food. CASH ONLY but there is an ATM in the restaurant if you need it. You will NOT be disappointed. Let's go Duke!! read more

Eric's Grille - Cheeseburger w/grilled onions - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Southport, North Carolina

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Good food and service, Burgers are good but don't skip breakfast, they have a really good breakfast. Dining room is always clean and inviting. read more

My husband and I stopped in here for breakfast this morning. If you're looking for a good old fashioned southern diner breakfast- this is it! Crispy bacon, hot oily home fries, eggs cooked in bacon grease and probably the best grits I've ever had. YUM. Eric was very friendly and welcoming. This place gives you a homey feel that started our day off great :) read more

Eric's Grille - Loved the grits. There's a big pile of eggs under there ;) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Southport, North Carolina

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They sell out of lunch fast. All I've gotten is hotdogs, and fries. Hotdogs are brown, and fries were normal crinkle fries. My other team members got a hamburger and they said one of the best burgers they've ever ate. read more

When the owners are Duke Fans, you know the food and service is going to be top notch! Some of the best "old style" hot dogs and hamburgers! This locally-owned restaurant is what American Cuisine is about! read more

We took a day trip to Southport and decided to stop in at Eric's Grill shortly after arriving off the ferry. Best cheeseburgers ever!!! You won't regret stopping in for a bite to eat. The owners are super sweet! I loved hearing the banter back and forth with some of the regulars that would come in to the restaurant and seeing just how much everyone loves the owners and the restaurant. Eric even took some time away from the grill to walk around and pass out matchbox cars to all the little kids in the restaurant. We ordered several different menu items. Every single thing was delicious right down to the very last crinkle cut French fry! The burger was cooked perfect and even more delicious with the homemade chili and slaw. My toddler's grilled cheese sandwich was SO GOOD that my husband and I devoured that even after finishing our burgers and fries. I hear breakfast is just as delicious and will make sure that I get over early one morning to give it a try. I'd move to Southport just to be able to eat at Eric's more often! read more

Excellent choice for breakfast or lunch.Food made to order so it's hot.Biscuit with gravy topped with a sausage patty hard to beat.Satisfied & full,but not stuffed, when I left.Cheeseburgers delicious for lunch with either mustard,slaw & chili or lettuce, tomato & mayo.People friendly ,both working & customers.Small town atmosphere can't be beat. read more

Ate here for lunch and had a cheeseburger and fries. Hubby had a double cheeseburger and fries. I am a sucker for crinkle fries, so these were a winner. They could have been fried for another minute and they would have been perfect. Burgers were good and for the price this beats eating at a fast food joint. You order at the counter and they call your name when your order is ready so your food is hot and cooked to order. Staff was friendly and greeted new customers and regulars with the same friendly banter. Give this place a try if you are in Southport! read more

Eric's Grille - Crinkle Fries! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Southport, North Carolina

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Great find! Simple grill food done right! Awsome!! owner on sight! And on the grill Must vist!! read more

We stopped here by chance on our way to Bald Head Island. The burgers we had were made this fresh beef and grilled to perfection. My 13 year old grandson growing up on fast food burgers said it was the best hamburger he had ever eaten! Fun 60's decor! read more

Eric's Grill Restaurant Style: American Home Last Visit: 01/08/18 Ambiance: Enter and stand in line to order. Grab your drink on the way in. This is the locals place, make no mistake about that. Cash only, but there is an ATM. The food may be a comfort, but the place is a museum. My good friend was a gear head and loved it. License plates from NC and elsewhere plaster the walls. How many model car kits can you have? All of them? Certainly a lot. I bet Eric's has close to all. Service: Since you order and pick up your order yourself at the counter, this is not the place to go for days you hanker pampering. If you hanker for a great burger, hot pancakes and down home sausage, belly up to the counter. Even dining in you'll get food wrapped in paper, but I came for the flavors and not the cutlery. They were calling my name for pickup within five minutes of my order. Lots of outdoor workers in the line which I always think means they get reasonable prices on favorite foods. My order was $18 and change and for my 20-dollar bill I got two crisp ones back. Grill crew or register clerk, people worked with cordial albeit noisy efficiency. Food: The breakfast pancakes and sausage and sandwiches draw raves, particularly for folks in a hurry to work. My double hamburger all-the-way stoked the taste buds and gave me much more than I bargained for. One patty is plenty but add chili, cheese, slaw and mustard and you might spend your whole lunch hour chewing. Didn't notice those old lunchtime favorites chicken or tuna salad on the menu, but the single and double burgers and bacon burgers make up fine for that in my book. There was a sausage dog (looked yummy) and a kind of fried chicken sandwich. Don't come for variety but do come for what they have. For Kids: Nothing dedicated to kids that I noticed, but what kid could resist burgers, fries and hot dogs? And the folks here don't mind lavishing your order with the odd request for extra chili or cheese on the side. Difference Dividend: Try the chili cheese fries. They are a meal in themselves with thick chunks of meat, the best I've had since I last visited San Francisco. Hours: Monday-Friday 5 AM - 2 PM, Saturday 5 AM - 2:30 PM. Expense Account: Very modest. Figure about $7 each without the double burgers or Chili cheese fries. Adult Beverages: none read more

Very friendly, lots of cool stuff inside the restaurant, great breakfast options, tastes like a home cooked breakfast to us!

My husband and I were passing through and stopped to get a cheeseburger. We were pleasantly surprised at how delicious the burgers are! They are light, not heavy and very delicious! I don't know how Eric does it, but it is one of the best burgers I've ever had! Not to mention the service was friendly and welcoming! We will return! read more

I love this place! I go every week sometimes even twice a week for lunch. Eric and Mrs. Sue are so sweet and so are the members of their staff. I always get a cheeseburger or hotdogs all the way with slaw. I don't know what Eric does to his slaw but it is soooooo good!!! read more

Always amazing. We have coming here for years when we are working at the plant. Wether it's day shift or night shift you can better his got great breakfast or lunch waiting for you. read more

Never heard of Eric's Grill until we were riding around looking for a different place to eat. Came across them 15 minutes before closing. Someone leaving highly recommended them. We went in and were welcomed in spite of the closing time. We ordered and sat down. Bacon cheeseburger and chili cheese fries were excellent. People, including Eric were super friendly. I will always go there when I'm in Southport in the future. read more

If you're looking for the friendly local's place, this is it. Hospitality, fast, costumer service is amazing! Handmade burger patties that are juicy and tastes.Here, they call the customers by name. You may walk in as a visitor but you walk out feeling like family. They are reasonably priced too! Walls are decorated with vintage memorabilia, patriotic flags and with one sign saying no profanity please... bring the kiddos for a great burger!!! read more

Eric's Grille - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Southport, North Carolina

Amazing food, such a welcoming atmosphere. Really neat memorabilia on the walls to checkout while you eat. The owner is such a nice guy, checked on us multiple times during our meal. We need to come back for lunch soon! 5 stars! read more

Eric's Grille - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Southport, North Carolina

Best home cooked meals and wonderful customer service. Friendly owners. Food made to order and was ready before we could make our drinks and sit down. Our 9 yr old daughter wanted to give them a 10 star review. read more

Eric makes the BEST hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs in Southport. Eric is a true patriotic and a very giving man.

You can tell this guy is a duke fan. He was a jerk the whole time to his employees. Yelling at them. Got here and 10 and ordered breakfast and he got mad! You could see his face. Food was ok. Nothing special. Go heels. read more

Very good food! We are from out of town and this popped up on our maps for food and figured we'd give it a try. They have fresh hand pattied ground chuck meat never frozen. Order breakfast or lunch at anytime! Worth every penny! read more

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