Very good customer service and good food…read more I recommend you get a cheeseburger, slaw, tomato, and pickle

Hole in the Wall but that kind of place is often the best for good food and service…read more A bit out of the way being about 15 miles NW of Lincolnton NC but based on recommendations, had decided some time ago to give them a shot. Today was the day. Got up and went to get my hair cut before I get cast in the Lion King and then took a quick DNA test. Trying to straighten out genealogy from the 1750's and have an impasse with Ancestry.com with one of two paths so seeing if 23 and Me can give an additional insight. In any case, got the hair cut, took the DNA test and dropped it off at the Lincolnton Post Office and got to the Cat Square Family Restaurant around 1:00 pm today which is a Saturday. Parking lot was packed when we got there but most were in the front dining room while the back dining room still had plenty of space. Not much to look at from the outside being a repurposed gas station but don't let looks fool you. Food is great and Service is even better. Walked in and they have a slim staff with Covid and my wife asked if we should seat ourselves. They responded yes and we soon found a table in the back room. Always iffy if you get a back room because quite often, out of sight, out of mind. Not the case here. We had out first encounter with our server within one minute of seating and it was consistent throughout our dining experience. Cuisine is typical of what you would encounter in a diner or family restaurant but very well executed. Started with Mozzarella Cheese Sticks as an appetizer. When it was served, it as served with both Ranch and Marinara Sauces so we had a good choice. My wife likes the Ranch while I prefer the Marinara and while the Marinara was prepackage and not fresh made, that is better than a Marinara that does not have a nice fresh taste. The prepackaged was the better option in terms of quality. My wife ordered the Philly Cheese Steak along with Onion Rings. Both were great and portion size was such that she had extra for a later lunch. I had a BLT with Fries and both were great. I'm a bit of a purist because I consider a BLT to be the ultimate Sandwich and this one was very good although I do like my bacon a bit less crispy. I know I am a outlier but the sandwich was great anyway. Was surprised with the French Fries. Not undercooked, not pasty or grainy from being undercooked and not greasy but rather as close to perfect as I have found locally. They do not salt the fries as most places do and leave the amount of salt up to the consumer. Very good and will be back although note unfortunately, it's about a 40 minute drive from here so will not be a frequent as I would like.

Had a horrible experience dealing with them. The owner is difficult to get on the phone and refuses…read moreto use anything but a notebook for his bookings. We originally planned a wedding there but due to costs we decided to use our deposit to have a reception dinner only. When I contacted him we agreed on a date and he was quick to get off the phone. We called 10 days before the event and he has no knowledge of the reception date, he was still planning on the wedding months later. With only 10 days left we decided we're not comfortable continuing because we don't want our 5k dinner for 39 to be an afterthought or thrown together at the last minute. He refuses to take accountability in lack of communication, availability to reach on the phone or negligence in planning so he is refusing a refund of any kind.

I haven't been there in years but know how good it was when Manseur had a restaurant in Lincolnton…read more The food was good and the experience was wonderful. He was a special person to my family. It was a treat to them to eat there when they didn't live there. I was so excited to see that he still is in business in Vale. Being around for this long speaks for itself. Am really happy for him. Hope he will continue what's he's doing I believe you will have an a good time and meal from my own experience. Hopefully you will give it a try and the setting was unique.

I have been here a couple times over the years. It's open 4 days a week. Cash only…read more The food is always good and plentiful. Drawback. They're closed more than they're open on MY work schedule. At this time They're closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Open Tues-Friday 11am-9pm.

This grill is located in a very sparsely populated area of the county, so choices are limited. I…read morehave to compare it to what I know and eat, so 3 stars. This is a nice little spot seemingly in the middle of nowhere that has surprisingly good food. The waitress was kind and efficient. Plenty of parking, too. Our food was decent, but a few things were off or it would have been 4 stars. We started with fried mushrooms and Ranch dressing. The mushrooms were yummy, but the Ranch dressing was from a bottle. Homemade is so simple to make! Our entrees were chicken tenders with onion petals and Calabash shrimp with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies. The shrimp were ok, not my favorite. They seemed too soft (as in they'd been frozen too long) and the fries were fine. The coleslaw tasted a bit "mildewy" to me, so I only took a tiny taste of that. It was a little off color too, so maybe old. The hushpuppies were good. I doubt we'll go back again. We were in the area for work, but next time will just drive back towards home.

Great local spot in Lincolnton with a classic southern diner menu and feel. Staff is super friendly…read moreand the food was hot & fresh. I got the fried shrimp plate and my son ordered the cheeseburger. The shrimp were huge and cooked perfectly and the fries were really great. They serve their hush puppies with a house made tartar sauce that is very pickle forward... and very tasty! They have daily "meat & two/three" specials with a wide variety of sides. Hoping I get back down that way to hunt again soon as Northbrook will definitely be on the lunch list while we are there!

Watched A family Wait 1 hour and 15 minutes for 3 cheeseburgers, 5 Fly traps hanging on the ceiling…read moreabove where you eat, my chicken tasted like pork grinds which automatically tell me the grease is old and having to pay $15 for that experience is insane

My wife and I eat there all the time. Hamburgers are the best. My wife enjoys the flounder. I…read morealso like the daily specials. The staff is like family. They are the best.

Prices are fantastic!! I went thru the drive thru pick up. They had my food ready in no time. I…read morehad fried calabash shrimp. Fries and hush puppies. There was enough left for me to have a meal the next day. Definitely going back

A definite hidden gem. Really delicious food, a place where everyone knows one another, and very…read morefriendly service. Fun signs all over the walls as well.

Great food and friendly service at a Great price! Everything from their fried onion rings, squash,…read morepoppers and more, to Amazing half pound cheeseburgers with mustard, onions, coleslaw and chili on top, to the huge fried fish, chili and slaw dogs and always hot crinkle fries, entree platters and Chuckwagons are just a few of Many choices. You can be waited on while you relax in your car or at a table inside. Just solid American food! You'll Definitely Never leave hungry and will Always come back for more!

Love the county! Best Cheeseburger around! You can't really go wrong with anything at Tri-County!…read moreCarrie is the best bartender around! Tri-County always feels like home! Also be sure to stop at the ATM down the road because this mom & pop shop only accepts Cash!

I just believe there's too many options out there to settle for this place. It's a little hole in…read morethe wall in the middle of nowhere in a metal building almost in the middle of the road. Lol. I guess if you live right down the road and you're trying to get away from the Mrs. or the mister, sure why not. But for me, there's other mom and pops out there that are much better. They definitely cut corners so much so that their only payment method is cash. Where else are they cutting corners?