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    Fries that tasted as if it was cooked in old fish grease.

    In the middle of my Mother's Day celebration, I did have a HORRIBLE experience at Food Freaks Hidden Gems, located at 115 E. Innes St. in Salisbury, NC. This was my first time visiting the restaurant. I was in Salisbury attending the 2:30 PM matinee performance of "Intimate Apparel" at Piedmont Players Theatre and decided to grab a quick meal downtown beforehand since I hadn't eaten all day. I arrived at approximately "Food Freaks" 1:40 PM and sat at the bar, where I ordered the House Burger with fries and sweet tea. After waiting approximately 25 minutes without receiving my food, I informed the bartender that I would need the order to go because I had to leave by 2:15 PM in order to arrive at the theatre before curtain time. At 2:15 PM, I reminded the bartender that I needed to leave. She checked on my order and at approximately 2:20 PM offered to refund my money because the food still was not ready. However, just as she was about to process the refund, someone from the kitchen announced that the food was ready. I took the order to my car, which was parked directly in front of the theatre, and attempted to eat a few bites before entering the performance. I first tried the fries, but immediately noticed they tasted as though they had been cooked in seafood or fish grease. I have a shellfish allergy, which I informed the bartender about before ordering, so this was very concerning. I did not eat another fry after the first bite. I then took one bite of the House Burger, and almost immediately my stomach began cramping. I could not continue eating it. Thankfully, I had peppermint candy in my purse to help settle my stomach. The only item from my $20.97 purchase that I actually consumed was the sweet tea. I returned the burger and fries -- and respectfully explained my concerns to the owner. Rather than showing empathy or concern for a customer experiencing stomach pains after eating his food, he refused to refund my money, stating that he "stands by the quality of his food." Well, I stand by my integrity. I had absolutely no reason to fabricate an illness or dissatisfaction. I simply wanted fair customer service after being unable to eat the meal I purchased due to concerns about food preparation and the physical reaction I experienced. Good customer service should include listening to customers, especially when food allergies and illness are involved. Unfortunately, that standard was not met at Food Freaks Hidden Gems. Paying $20.97 for burgers and fries I could not eat -- and then being denied a refund -- made an already disappointing experience even worse. Needless to say, I will NEVER patronize this restaurant again.

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    OMG, amazing burgers. If you're a burger snob, this place is as food as it gets. The Old Fashioned features cherries in the actual burger. Sounds insane, right? Heck no. It was amazing. We split it and it was plenty of food. This food truck turned restaurant for good reason. They even cook their french fries in beef tallow. It's burger heaven on earth. We happened upon the place, but anytime I'm even close to Salisbury again, I'll be back!

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    Wowzers!!!!! What a hidden gem. The atmosphere really presented a small town, home feel! The staff were welcoming and the menu provided enough options without making you feel overwhelmed. We ordered the Puff-Mento with crispy fries and the Mel with a cranberry salad. Wow!! The food was prepared to order and was very FRESH!! The patty was seasoned and the bread was soft! The pimento cheese and jam.... Wow! I literally have nothing negative to say about my meal! We plan to return!!!!!! It will be hard to pull us away from what we previously ordered but we look forward to the challenge!

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    Good luck getting in--but you will. Plan ahead. The burgers are excellent. Service is solid. A great spot.

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    We have gone a few times and the burgers are always excellent. Their fries are perfect as well. Highly recommend.

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    Good fries, had carry out and everything kept well. Apple rings were a little oily but all the burgers were very good.

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    Palms Cafe

    Palms Cafe

    3.8(130 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    The Grecian tips are absolutely horrible. What I was served was some UNSEASONED thin and dry pork…read morechop medallion with peppers and onions. This has to be the worse thing on the menu. When I think of Grecian tips I'm thinking of Greek MARINADED beef or pork strips (wish they specified on the menu). At least put a grain of salt and pepper on it. I'm writing this feedback not to bash Palms Cafe but to hopefully get the owner and/or cooks to taste test their food from time to time. I also ordered buffalo wings...tasted like they were cooked with zero love. Heated in an oven or microwave and DRENCHED/SWIMMING in buffalo sauce. Wings should be fried crispy and tossed in the sauce. If anyone think I'm exaggerating go there and order the Grecian tips and buffalo wings and tell me I'm not on point with my review. I would love for the owner to reach out to me for a revisit on these 2 menu items after they revamp them‼

    We went to Palms Café last Saturday night about 45 minutes before they closed. When we went in,…read morethere was two other couples eating, but the restaurant had plenty of seating for their more busy hours. The menu had lots of options to choose from, but it wasn't overwhelming. Our food was delivered to us quickly. I was very impressed with their Greek salad and salmon. My daughter's got a hamburger and chicken nuggets. The fries were great, and they also had an array of homemade cakes. I really regret not getting one. Our waitress was great looked after us and answered all our questions. When I go back to Salisbury, I won't hesitate to come here again.

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    Carpe Vinum 121

    Carpe Vinum 121

    4.2(41 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Here's a polished review you can use:…read more Cape Vinum 121 delivers an exceptional upscale dining experience from start to finish. Every dish was beautifully presented and cooked to perfection, with incredible flavor and attention to detail. The atmosphere is elegant yet welcoming, and the service was attentive and professional. You can truly tell they take pride in every aspect of the dining experience. This restaurant exceeded expectations, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a memorable meal.

    We love to eat out and we chose to eat here for my birthday this year…read more I sent a letter to the restaurant a week ago. This is an edited version. First impression: We were not automatically offered a table inside or out but were told "Follow me" to the outside table. Please see the photo. Does this look like a nice setup for an almost $300 meal? The table was wobbly. The paint on the wall was peeling. Maybe they should hire an artist to decorate that blank wall. The inside is very dark. First course: Oysters. Sauce delicious: BUT I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH TINY OYSTERS. Barely a blip in your mouth, 1/4"?? These are on the menu also as charred? Huh? Do they have different oysters for that? Nothing would be left. We got tiny oysters on seaweed did not match even the photo on their web site, decent size oysters on ice. One week later I ate at a restaurant in Hickory and got six fabulous oysters for $13.25. CV charges $21. Main course: Branzino and asparagus. $52. Very nice. But (and I just had to look back at the menu on line to see what this was), the charred radish was so hard you could hardly poke a fork into it, inedible. And I was not aware of a single fava bean as advertised on the menu. Swordfish special: $52. Slightly overcooked. Blackened carrots rock hard, inedible. Whoever is in charge of vegetables needs to taste before sending out. While we were eating the fish, the server placed two steak knives on the table. Huh? Dessert: Dubai chocolate eclair sounded great. Maybe bought at Costco or Sams??? Two arrived on a plate with absolutely no presentation. One with a squiggle of chocolate underneath would have been better. Absolutely no pistachio flavor and VERY COLD. Should be room temperature. Did they come out of the fridge or freezer? Perhaps at room temperature flavor would have been more obvious. It was nice that when I had mentioned dark instead of milk chocolate the kitchen used dark. Table not cleared for dessert. Steak knives still there. Irish coffee: there is more to Irish coffee than adding whisky to a lukewarm cup of coffee and asking if I wanted cream after coffee was delivered. I enclosed the recipe and photo in my letter. Wine: wine list fairly priced. Our server did not know anything about the Cotes de Rhone we questioned but brought the bottle for us to have a look at. As vineyard and winery owners we grew viognier, this is why we were interested in this particular bottle. The server took our photo and I mentioned it was my birthday. In many cases this would be referred to the kitchen. Nothing special ensued. The well dressed owner (Doreen) walked past our table a number of times (sometimes carrying used dishes or glasses) without even glancing at us. I guessed she was the owner and spoke up. A nod and hello would have been nice. We came here with an open mind prepared to spend a large sum on a birthday dinner. Read the captions under the pictures. One oyster shot from their web site. Wish I had photo'ed what I got. The other oyster shot Hickory Restaurant one week later for less money.

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    Recipe Restaurant Salisbury - Cheese Pizza

    Recipe Restaurant Salisbury

    4.6(40 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    This local spot in downtown Salisbury is so good! I've…read moreeaten here a few time & it's always been great! The owner made me his favorite dish & it's the grilled chicken stuffed roll with a chipotle sauce over rice & wow was it tasty! Grilled chicken Caesar is always a great staple! Would highly recommend you guys check it out!

    Driving thru North Carolina on my way to Raleigh, my friend and I stopped off and spent the night…read morein Salisbury. Grabbed dinner at Recipe. Not very busy but cozy and excellent service. Our server, I forget her name, was the epitome of hospitality and service. She anticipated our needs (refills, to go containers etc) - chatted about the history or the restaurant and town - providing suggestions not just for dinner but attractions on our way to our destination. She was just so very cool. The food was great - I opted for Greek Spaghetti. Different than I've had before but enjoyed it all the same. It was like the flavor was liquid or broth form, pooled at the bottom of the dish. Another version I had was dry, like Pesto. Anyway - when I figured out all the goodness was at the bottom of the plate - it was all over from there. Mixed it up a little. Toss in a little crushed red peppers for taste. Then inhaled it all until it was all gone. The al dente noodles. Charred chicken. All just right. The service for me made it an excellent experience. Food was good and I enjoyed it enough that if I'm ever in the area again, I'd definitely stop in - but not before trying other places first. But if I lived in the area, I'd be a regular.

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    Fleming Street  Bakery & Southern Cuisine - The awesome strawberry cake

    Fleming Street Bakery & Southern Cuisine

    4.6(7 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Stopped there Sunday, and found out there was a private event scheduled that afternoon, and the…read morerestaurant was closing early to prepare for the event. I was very pleasantly informed that I should've looked on Facebook, then I would've known the restaurant was closing early. That's not something I do when deciding on where I want to dine, but, lesson learned We ordered the "starter sampler" for an appetizer, which consisted of collard green dip with pita chips, fried green tomatoes, and deviled eggs with bacon jam! It was delicious!!!! For our entrees, we ordered the Collard Green Grilled Cheese, with seasoned fries, and the Southern Bowl. We also ordered Sweet Tea, and Signature Lemonade, both were good! But no free refills on the lemonade....The Collard Green Grilled Cheese was phenomenal, well seasoned greens, with smoked Gouda cheese on perfectly grilled buttered Texas Toast!!!! WOW!!!! The fries were hot and not overly seasoned!! The Southern Bowl was awesome, the grits were cheesy and creamy, topped with collard greens, and 2 perfectly seasoned fried flounder fillets! If I HAD to complain about something, it would be that there was just a tad too much "pot liquor" in my bowl and nothing to sop it up with‍ Fleming Street Bakery & Southern Cuisine is a great place to enjoy great food. Seating is limited, so timing can be everything! They have a different menu for Sundays, so be sure to check them out on Facebook before you go.

    The food here is amazing! I had the fried chicken (with the dipped chicken sauce on the side), mac…read more& cheese, potato salad, and a yeast roll. The food arrived hot and fresh and our server was friendly and checked on us often, though she appeared to be the only server for dining in patrons. I will definitely be back!

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