Was in town for work and the person working the lobby of our hotel recommended this local spot. My…read morecoworker and I both thought the brisket burger sounded amazing, so we had to get it! I was surprised when it came, because I was not expecting a chunk of brisket that thick! The portions are good!!! It's a dark restaurant, not well lit, but I honestly don't mind that kind of vibe. Made it more chill. The service was not the fastest, but it didn't ruin the dinner at all. If I'm ever back in the area, I would come back to this spot.

LouReda's....it is the place you might pass by anytime you are in Rocky Mount. It is a small place…read moreas you find a place to go. But stop and step inside and it is bigger than you imagine. It is not fancy, but once you try something it is different. This is American Cooking but with a style that is special. See what awaits. When we went in I had worked up at the Rocky Point Markets for furniture both in the spring and the fall of each year. It was always filled with folks from everywhere to shop, and see and buy for the next season. There were plenty of places to have lunch. But when dinner came it was special. The local style of cooking was different. It might have the same meal as you would find in another region, but here it was different as it is based on the cook / chef. Tonight we stopped in and the person helping us was very special. She told us of what was available and what was not. She gave the details and let us order. First we had to have an Arnold Palmer. Naturally, it was different than the person down the block. This was not sweet as usually. It was an equal mike and perfect to have. It gave us something to think about. First up was the Mac & Cheese. But unlike normal Mac & Cheese, with this we ordered shrimp. Not what you expect, this was unique. The Mac & Cheese was a combination of fresh pasta and mixed with four different types of cheese. It was mixed together with a cream and butter. It was not a firm mix but a mix that was moist and tasty with each bit you took. That alone was a meal unto itself. Being mixed with shrimp was different. The shrimp where not small. They were a good size. And there was almost a dozen mixed in. They were not placed onto. Being mixed in they aded to the flavor and taste. There was no spices. Just fresh shrimp with pasta and a cheese mix. A dip of bread helped to take it all in. Next we did have Baby Back Ribs. These were very fresh and tasty. Cooked to the right point hthey literally fell off the bone itself with the touch of a fork. The taste was slightly mixed with honey. Sweet but spicy. Naturally had to have some home made coleslaw with this. Plus an order of sweet potato fries. And these were fresh. Alone with a drink these would have been a good snack to have together. I could have had another plate of these alone. The two dishes were perfect. Yet, we did need to have dessert when the couple at the next table ordered it and shared it. This was Bread Pudding, topped with vanilla ice cream and served with Bourbon sauce. This was heaven itself. You did not need more. There people could have shared this one item. Again, it was freshly made and warm. Ideal. The ice cream was made that morning. And, as for the bourbon, you could have had a glass of this. Spread over the bread pudding it was how we sometime drink an Irish Coffee. Had to have that taste with each bite. Overall, this was a special place to for a meal. It was truly unique for the region and for the chef. The team was a great help. The price was great. As for the people who were there, it was packed. Many came from the places where they are creating the new furniture and items that will be on display for the next market in Rocky Point for next spring. They knew where the place is and what to order. It is truly the right spot for a good meal. It is worth the visit next time I am in town.

Beware of hair! Potato salad served with a black curly hair right on top! Go ahead and put all…read moreyou food on one tray or you will be charged premium price for everything. Worse K&W I've ever visited and I normally love a cafeteria!

After overhearing a conversation involving the guy who cuts the meat at this restaurant I refuse to…read moreeat there anymore. He made the comment that he can't wear gloves and that his job is still hard because of his "bloody and cut up hands." I WILL NOT eat at a place where somebody is touching my food with bleeding hands and won't wear gloves.

Food very good Service is very good and friendly…read more Atmosphere is like at home Price very reasonable indeed

Simple southern food explains it perfectly. We were driving through and decided to support a local…read morerestaurant rather than stopping at Cracker Barrel, I'm so glad we did. It was packed on a Friday morning and you could tell a lot of people know each other. Pancakes, biscuit, eggs, grits were good but the bacon amd sausage were really great! Service was fast and friendly. We will make this a regular stop on our way through in the future. Great value for what you get.

Outstanding place for hot dogs and cheeseburgers. Everyone is friendly and attentive. It is small…read moreand busy so seating may be limited.

I love this place. The hotdog dogs are fantastic. My husband and I come here all the time after…read moredoctors appointment in Wilson I'll grab a couple hotdog's and go sit at Lake Wilson and enjoy them. Just remember you need cash they'll don't take cards.

Something Different receives a 5 star review because they have all four of of my criteria covered…read more Service - was excellent with Southern charm. She called us sugar, sweetie, honey and cutie. She kept the beverages filled. And got the food order right. Food - the food was cooked to order, so it was hot and tasted great. They offer 2 daily specials see the picture of the menu. It was Thursday so they had BBQ Chicken and Hamburger Steak. You get two vegetables and a roll. Deserts were also made daily in house. Price - the daily lunch special was $12.99 = meat, 2 veggies and a roll. Ambiance- Clean, well lighted, up scale at a $$ price. Plenty of parking

Fresh food, prompt service, and a nice change from the usual…read more We missed an exit and found this place by chance while traveling south on 95. It was a wonderful surprise. Super friendly service and a warm inviting atmosphere with table linens and seating that is nicely spaced to afford you more intimacy than most places. We shared a couple of the starters: Philly egg rolls and the spinach dip with fresh made pita chips. Both were excellent. We also had the chicken wrap, shrimp wrap, Cobb salad, and the chicken salad. All of the entrees were great. My favorite had to be the fresh cut and fried potato slices- whatever you order, don't miss those! It's a banquet hall and catering business but it does a very brisk brunch business and there were three groups there who were celebrating special occasions, so it can accommodate groups of various sizes pretty easily.

I just had another delightful meal at Smithfield's. I got the large barbecue platter and it was…read moreoutstanding as usual. I've been to many of their different restaurants and it's amazing how consistent the quality is.

*update May 17, 2026…read more The local manager reached out and I'm impressed. No excuses, but an apology and they are sending a gift card. Here's what I value--old school customer service--I will try them again when we travel that way because they reached out to do the right thing. I'm hopeful and will give them another try. The folks there were frantically trying to fill orders and I'll give them credit. However, when we picked up our order (it wasn't ready on time), it was wrong, awful quality and ended up being inedible. The pulled pork lacked flavor, the portions of the sides was small and the Brunswick Stew was nasty. And I love Brunswick Stew. The pecan pie was some kind of gross blob of gel that tastes nothing like pecan pie. I'm so utterly disappointed. For context, we'd been traveling all day and just wanted some comfort food in our bellies and rest up for the rest of our trip. Such a bummer.

Came in for a burger and a beer. Left with a case of rare beer I couldn't have found anywhere…read moreelse!! On entry, Brewmasters is a pretty common Eastern NC bottle shop. But lift the lid just a little and you'll find a remarkable beer retailer with an incredible selection of rare and impossible-to-find bottles. Long story incredibly short... The burger and beer was okay, maybe 3-to-4 stars. But the case of 10+ year old Lindeman's Cuvée and Goudeband for $3/btl on sale?!? Definitely worth the extra stars to make this a 5-star experience. I'll be stopping by anytime I come through Wilson. Lord knows what I'll find, but I'm sure it'll be good!!

I really wish we hadn't eaten before arriving because the food looked great and was very reasonably…read morepriced. They have a fantastic selection of craft beers, trivia on the TV, and friendly, personable staff and patrons. It's a fun place to spend some time, with plenty of space and a cool mural on the side of the building.

Small down-home style breakfast and lunch place on 301 a little north of Rocky Mount. It's a…read morepleasant throwback to the way this area used to be some 30 years ago. Cafeteria-style soul food with daily specials. Fried food is cooked to order so no soggy food. Fish can be ordered soft, medium, or hard and I suggest going with hard. The breading is flavorful and the beans are cooked with pork. You don't need to be told, you can taste it. I didn't get any of the large portions of homemade cake but every other customer did so I'm thinking they know what they're doing. Most of the customers seem to be regulars and the staff is very friendly. It's almost like eating at your neighbor's house - your neighbor who's a great cook. Strongly recommended.

This is comfort food, good ole southern food at its best. The fried bologna sandwich is like…read moreMama's. The chitlins on the buffet are some of the best I've had, plenty of crushed red pepper seasoning. Delicious banana pudding for dessert.

Great restaurant in the heart of Wilson's revitalized downtown!…read more This is my third visit and each visit is fantastic. The burgers are amazing and fries are off the charts. Great bar selection with everything you could ask for in whisky, bourbon and tequila selections. The staff is always friendly and your order comes quickly. A must visit if you are in Wilson!

Came here for a quick bite and food was good. Fast service and waiter and host very helpful. We…read moreenjoyed the food but maybe time of the day but not that many people there. Bar near Wilson baseball park family friendly. Seems like its more busy in the evenings. But overall great spot. Some local beers on tap. Will try them again when Im in town again and try a different time maybe the vibe is a bit different but overall good spot! Thanks guys!