This is a pretty good buffet - I think it used to be called "Sakura and Rose"…read more Good variety, good prices, very clean, but I still don't eat buffet sushi. I'm sorry. I'm sure it is good. I'm sure it is fresh. I'm sure it is tasty. But I have to draw the line somewhere.

First things first: be prepared to spend some money…read more Second: do not expect fine dining. You can spend the same amount at places like Ruth's Chris, Sullivan's, or Angus Barn and get nicer décor and a more polished atmosphere. If you come to Beefmastor Inn expecting an upscale experience, you'll likely be disappointed -- and you'll probably complain about the tight seating, the long wait, the plastic tablecloths, or the iceberg lettuce. That said, Beefmastor has a charm that's hard to deny -- even if it can feel off-putting at first. The place is small and spartan. On busy nights, you will wait. You might end up seated near the bathroom. It's not intimate, and it's not glamorous. What it is, however, is the polar opposite of pretentious. Every inch of the place feels like old-school North Carolina: cinderblock walls, checkered plastic tablecloths, cottage cheese and raisins on the salad bar. The food is straightforward and unembellished. To be honest, I've had better steaks. I ordered the 10 oz., and it was a bit inconsistent -- velvety in parts, gristly in others, and slightly under-seasoned. But what I appreciated most was the feeling of stepping into a time machine. It felt like a snapshot of a different era -- before towns like Wilson faded and before chain restaurants took over every strip mall. Beefmastor Inn isn't perfect. My meal wasn't perfect. The service wasn't perfect. And it's not cheap. Still, I genuinely enjoyed the experience, and I think it's worth visiting at least once. If you have boomer family members, I can almost guarantee they'll absolutely love it.

The Beefmastor Inn is one of those places you go to on purpose -- a local legend and destination…read morespot for steak lovers. The inside is cozier and nicer than you'd expect from the unassuming exterior, and it has a certain old-school charm. We waited about an hour for our table (which we expected), and tailgated outside like many others. When we were called in, we were simply pointed to our table -- no greeting, no welcome -- which set the tone. We mentioned it was our first time, but instead of getting a warm explanation of how things work, the staff seemed a little annoyed that we needed the "first-timer" rundown. That was disappointing. The salad bar was a nice surprise -- good variety and the ability to use toppings from it for your baked potato was a bonus. Now, the steak: cooked exactly to order and clearly high-quality meat. But there was zero seasoning -- not even salt or pepper -- which was underwhelming given the price tag. For the two of us, one 10 oz and one 16 oz steak, the bill was just over $150 with a water and a soda, no drinks. That's steep for a no-frills experience. For comparison, we recently paid just $50 more at a barn-themed steakhouse in Raleigh that included drinks, apps, dessert, and attentive service over a relaxed two-hour meal. Bottom line: I'm glad we tried it, and the beef speaks for itself -- but the service and overall value didn't live up to the hype. Wouldn't go out of my way to return.

This was definitely an experience. Out of the way for me on my way home from Myrtle Beach to…read moreWinchester, VA (originally from Hickory, NC), but worth it as the nostalgia screams dinner with Grandmomma & Grandaddy. You walk in and the young HS or College Busboys/waiters are lined up waiting to assist. It has to be one of the most nostalgic things gs I've seen in a long time. The sweet tea is southern pucker sweet & perfect!! There's malt vinegar on the table for collards, and the NC vinegar based BBQ sauce was very good. However, the chopped pork BBQ did t really need any help, it was just as good on its own and not mushy. I even enjoyed the yellow coleslaw, it's a mustard & vinegar base and tasty. The Brunswick stew could have been heat hotter, but it had a decent taste with plenty of meat & veggies. I would definitely drive out of my way again to share Parker's with my 15yr old who missed this road trip.

What a great place for lunch if you happen to be in eastern NC. Cash only!!…read more 1. Friendly waiters in uniforms and paper hats greet you into a classic small town seating area. Crowded at lunch time but we quickly got a table. The crowd was diverse, tending to be a bit older. 2.Pitcher of tea delivered quickly and left on table. 3 The food: chopped barbecue served eastern NC style. Very good with lots of vinegar to add on the table; epic corn sticks and slightly sweetened hush puppies for the table; green beans served southern style just like grandma made them; mustard Cole slaw, a bit too sweet but yummy and Mac and cheese. We inhaled it. 4. Great prices ; $10 for a plate. 5. And key to a great bbq restaurant: the ribbons of the champion hogs they, ah, bought for dinner. Not oversized portions, which is great. Clean and a great small town stop.

I gave them five stars, but I really meant to give them only four stars but their food is good but…read moreI've heard negative remarks from other others so I'm only basing this on my own experience

So this is a great spot to take kids. Choose a meal or a buffet, service is good, food is mediocre…read moreat best. It's what you'd expect in nowhere North Carolina. Take your elderly parents or your kids and don't expect much.

General Tso chicken was hard with no sauce rice hard.The vegetable Lo Main was onion and carrots…read morethe sauce taste like hot water

The shrimp fried rice was average. The ambience was old, unattractive, and not exciting. The server…read morehad a flat affect. I may not return to this location again.

great food great people and price is reasonable. clean but simple atmosphere. they have more…read morethan just BBQ, a great selection for and dinner

Heading home to Virginia from Myrtle Beach, decided to stop for NC BBQ, chose to try Marty's. After…read moredriving about 35 mins out of my way, I found Marty's CLOSED today, 5/11/2026. Will have to try again another trip.

I was so excited to go to Pizza Inn for the buffet and taco pizza. They have the best taco pizza,…read moreand I had missed it, since the Raleigh location closed many years ago!! It was well worth the 40 minute road trip to get to this location. Again, the best taco pizza ever!!The service was wonderful!! I will be back!!

Every single time I place a takeout order they get it wrong. Every single time. The buffet is good,…read morethe waitresses are friendly, but the take out window is absolutely ridiculous. Their menu does not have a lot of items because it's a pizza place, it should not be that hard to put an order together, but for some reason they just can't get it together.

1st time and the experience was good . I took out, didn't dine in, but the food was good. It was…read morehot. I hate luke warm & cold food. I don't live far but even after I got home the food was hot ! Love that. The deep fried ribs are the bomb. I got a combo with ribs and pulled pork. Not in love with the pork. I guess I have lived here so long that I am just use to pork being vinegar based and that sauce just didn't hit right for me, but it wasn't bad. The Mac n cheese was good and the green beans ...Ok Not seasoned like soul food green beans but Ok. I will say, the strawberry lemonade was delicious. The service was quick and the gentleman was friendly and polite. I will have to go back for brisket. I would definitely do again and you should give it a try too !! Deep fried ribs !!!

Great food and nice sauce Plenty of space and has a bar area…read moreFriendly service, great food and portions

Still a great location for good service and food. The staff is always friendly and it's clean. If…read morein town, this is definitely one to have on your list.

This is a no nonsense Chinese food establishment. Thai was my first time here, and from the tiny…read moresize of the "restaurant" floor, I am guessing most people order takeout. There is no ambience. The folks running it were quiet, but nice enough. Food was prepped quickly, so no complaints re service. Prices were reasonable - lunch specials were priced competitively! Food taste was ok; it was average Chinese food. We had mu shu shrimp, chicken chow mein, and vegetable egg rolls. This location is by our new home, so I will update as we explore more of the menu.

Traveling back to VA from our home in Fl we drive 95 often. We love to hit different spots each…read moretime. Today was Stormin' Norman's BBQ and we were not disappointed. Every single teen in the restaurant was polite and appeared to like their job. I truly felt the love these kids have for life and was more than happy to give my money for great food in a wonderful atmosphere. The chicken was delicious. It's definitely home cooked and gives that feeling. I could tell that their loss in February of what I can only imagine was like a grandma to them was still present in the book inside the entrance. We will definitely return.

Excellent BBQ. The pork spareribs I ordered were incredibly tender in their sauce. They were…read moretasty and would give them 5 stars. I asked for a side of sweet & spicy bbq sauce. I was given a vinegar based sauce with a thin consistency, a bit of heat and not sweet. No honey based bbq sauces are on offer. Just a few bbq sauce choices. I also ordered a side of Brunswick Stew that contained either pork or chicken or both. It was 5 star. I didn't care for banana pudding dessert. Come check them out. Establishment has a "southern country feel". I ordered carryout but place was packed for dinner on a Friday night and it was very noisy. Not an empty seat in the house. Place has a drive thru and it was full of cars as well.