Ken & Mary's

You must be willing to exercise your patience but do trust, it's worth it. One of the few…read morerestaurants that still pays attention to details. Medium well Ribeye was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Ribs fall off the bones. Some of the best wings in Shelby! Veggies are always so tasty and spot on!! Last but not least, The CreekSide Clock is by far one of the most economical choices!!

Shelby, NC. Where do I begin. I've been traveling through this town for many years as it was always…read morea travel connector to both sets of grandparents who lived in Forest City as I was growing up. Never ever considered stopping for food here because getting through the city on 74 is tough enough as time seems to stand still here because no one, and I mean no one is moving quickly here. As the current situation is Shelby is now the half way point from my our home to where my daughter and grandson moved 1 1/2 hours away. Tuesday night we made the trek to pick up the grand for a sleep over, meeting half way at The Creekside Clock for dinner. In the entry way there is a sign stating that food is made to order so please be patient. OK. We got plenty of patience. Walk up to the counter and place your order, HUH??? Can I take a look at a menu? Sure, put on your glasses and read from the menu board. Sorry! I wasn't prepared for that. Menu looks great. There is a lot of variety and daily specials. We placed 3 separate orders, probably the first mistake as we were all sitting together, just not paying together. I am not a fan of paying before you get your food. Tip? What am I tipping? We sit with our little numbers on sticks at our table and a waitress comes to review our tickets and bring our drinks. So far so good. Ok now we wait. I can see the kitchen window and there are 6 heads in view and they appear to be super busy prepping and getting out the food. Apparently that wasn't the case. First order arrives, baked potato and chicken sandwich looks yum! A side salad was also delivered. A good bit later my meatloaf and fiancé's combination seafood plate and the grands shrimp. All looks good, alas, there is nothing on my plate that is even warm. I Asked if they had a microwave they could reheat my plate, it was that cold. Found out also that the chick sandwich and potato that was delivered first was not warm either. Still waiting on a steak and steak tips at this point everyone else was pretty much done with their food. The steak was good, again the potato cold. I am really shocked by all of the good Google reviews for this place. Although the menu looks nice. For them to boast that food is made to order, and not even serve the food warm along with the horrible execution, this was a one and done for us!

The Creekside Clock Restaurant of Shelby

Meatloaf special. Nothing was even warm. Had to ask them to microwave my plate.

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Heavenly Burgers By Big J

4.0(3 reviews)

1.5 mi

The burger great! It was very meaty - probably 1/3 pounder and very tasty! It was cooked perfectly…read moreand dressed with just the right amount of toppings. Fries were just ok, nothing special. Call your order ahead and then pick it up.

There were 3 of us that ordered and we're the only ones that ordered the hour we were there. The…read morefood took almost an hour because they ran out of ingredients, ran to the store and didn't tell us. They were out of drinks as well. We ended up nixxing half the order and just taking what was ready after an hour. Their saving grace was that they were respectful about the mistake and did not give off with any anger when we were trying to come to a resolution after me needing to leave at the hour mark. I just paid for what was ready at that time and the person gave me a coupon if I decide to come back. I don't know how the food is yet so this review is just for the service.

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Cheeseburger basket

Pleasant City Wood Fired Grille

4.1(234 reviews)

2.1 mi

Pleasant City has been around since 2008 and there's a reason it's still the go-to in uptown…read moreShelby. The place just works. Good food, great beer, friendly staff, and a relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer than you planned. We started with the spinach artichoke dip, which comes out hot and disappears fast. Definitely order it. Then split a South Mountain Chicken pizza, which was really good, thin crust with that slight char you only get from a real brick oven. The wood fired wings are worth getting too, we went with the honey sriracha sauce and would order those again without hesitation. The craft beer list is genuinely impressive for a town this size. They rotate well and usually have some solid NC breweries on tap. Prices are fair across the board. Staff kept things moving even when it got busy, and the vibe is just comfortable without trying too hard. One of the better spots in the area by a wide margin.

That dip was soo good! We had to ask for more pretzel bites and they did oblige. We devoured the…read moreveggie pizza (all are ten inches) so I didn't take a picture. It was wood fired and the crust was nice and crispy and it had fresh veggies. Great spot right within walking distance from the Don Gibson theater. There was also another bar just across the street great little block to hang out in after the show.

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Side of dining room

Taste-T-Drive-In

3.9(19 reviews)

2.4 mi

Taste-T is a staple of Shelby, NC. It's southern home style food that's sure to soothe all…read morecravings. Though I've eaten from Taste-T on multiple occasions, I recently stopped by on a Friday to grab myself and my sister a bite to eat. We both ordered chicken tender baskets with fries. My sister had her tenders dipped in buffalo sauce with a side of ranch. I personally believe Taste-T has the best homemade honey mustard sauce, so I stuck with the plain tenders to go with the sauce. I have tried the fish sandwich and Hot Dogs from Taste-T over the years. I've had the fish sandwich most recently and will honestly recommend it. You cannot go bad with it. Unfortunately, I don't eat beef or pork anymore so I'm not sure how their hotdogs taste these days. But they were good back in the day. If you're ever passing through Shelby, stopping at Taste-T is a MUST! You'll totally enjoy it!

Their sweet tea is always amazing! Their burgers are some of the best I've ever had and it never…read moretakes long for your food because the staff is friendly, quick and always willing to help!

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Applebee's Grill + Bar

1.7(58 reviews)

1.6 mi

When entering the establishment there was a male host with long hair. As we made eye contact my…read morewife and I noticed him playing with his hair. He greeted us and grabbed a couple of menus with his unsanitary hands. When we were seated we flipped through the menu with napkins provided. The waitress attending to us was very nice and tentative. As we were eating I was the one to face the male host with the long hair. There weren't any guest coming into AB's and during that time he fussed with his hair. This host ran his fingers through his hair, splitting the ends and scratching the part in the middle of his hair. The manager past and asked how our meal was. We said, fine. The manager then went to speak with host. Lo and behold he continued to scratch, split and run his fingers through his hair. He did this 75% of my meal time. You would think that the manger would address a possible health issue but she did not. I am from Las Vegas/Hospitality and have experienced many levels of dining. This is host 101 duties and responsibility. Shame on me for not checking Yelp for the 1.5 rating. I will not be returning because I will have this image on my mind for a long time.

One of my favorite meals is the 4 Cheese Mac n Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken, so when I saw that…read moreShelby had an Applebees I had to go. It is a typical Applebees with Shelby decor. We had to wait for a little while before the host ever came to seat us but our waitress immediately came and got our drinks. I ordered my favorite, the 4 Cheese Mac n Cheese with honey pepper chicken and my husband got the grilled chicken sandwich with fries. Food came out pretty fast but my pasta was cold and the bacon was burnt. I was hungry and it wasn't terrible, so I ate it. My husband said his chicken sandwich was ok but it was definitely not worth the price they charge. We probably won't be back just because the food really isn't worth the price.

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LongHorn Steakhouse

1.9(28 reviews)

2.0 mi

I have eaten at this restaurant many times since buying a property in Shelby. The food and service…read morehave always been excellent.

We waited until the new was worn off to visit the new LongHorn in Shelby, NC. The decor was…read morereminiscent of Texas and the atmosphere was very relaxed. We were seated right away and our waitress got our drinks. We ordered the spicy chicken bites with the sauce on the side for our appetizer and our waitress brought us some warm bread. I ordered the chopped steak with mashed potatoes and Mac n cheese, and my husband ordered the 6oz Renegade Sirloin with rice pilaf and a baked potato with butter and sour cream. Everything came out quickly and was delicious. We will definitely be back.

Order an exceptionally tender center-cut Flo’s Filet grilled with our signature seasoning.

Not trying it would be a crime! Our Outlaw Ribeye is bone-in, well-marbled, fire-grilled, juicy, and delicious.

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LongHorn’s New York Strip is fire-grilled to enhance its distinctive flavor, this thick cut is a steakhouse classic.

Johnny Ray's Smokehouse

4.2(37 reviews)

11.7 mi

We visit Johnny Ray's at least once a week. The food is always great and so is the staff. Natalie…read moreis a always a great server !

How can you possibly find better value in America? You can't. A burger the size of my wife's head,…read morewith hand cut fries that is a meal in itself for $13?! The place makes me feel at home, service is attentive but not over the top. I love the decorations and that the owners are local and focus on quality, big portions and a hometown feel.

Chopped brisket, Hushpuppies, slaw, fried okra and Texas toast

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Shelby Cafe

4.0(139 reviews)

2.1 mi

This is a true diner, the food is on par with a home cooked vibe that tastes good. Selection was…read morewide with food to address most people's palates. The service was prompt and efficient with the staff all very friendly. Coffee refills came around often and we were asked how our meal was. The ambiance was of a crowded and busy Sunday morning with everyone enjoying their food.

We love the Shelby Cafe. This is our Sunday spot. It has a home town feel and the atmosphere is so…read morefriendly. The waitstaff is amazing and always checking on you making sure your glass is full and that you don't need anything. The food is fantastic! Some of our favorites are the Cubed Steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole and a roll. The western omelette with home fries and Texas toast. The Sunday Special: Country ham with Mac n cheese, pintos and cornbread and the Carolina burger with fries! If you haven't been yet, you need to go!

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Pancake House

4.1(68 reviews)

1.3 mi

Excellent food and the service amazing good place to take all the family to breakfast and good…read moreprices i recommend

Consistent service on each visit. The staff is friendly and prompt. You can count on a good…read morebreakfast and good coffee here. The prices are reasonable too. A place that is always full of locals.

This place was packed, its Sunday and after church let out.

Aloha Omelette with hash browns, texas toast and a side of queso.

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Line to cash out, lots of people in the joint, very popular

Overtime Sports Bar And Grill

4.0(9 reviews)

2.2 mi

Great food, service and ambiance!! That burger is the best in Shelby! Love the bar with the built…read morein chill strip. Lots of TVs.

Great specials, beer prices and food! I've tried almost the whole menu and everything I've had is…read moregreat! The bartenders are very attentive and the place has a great vibe! I see other not so good reviews (older) but this place has really stepped up their game!

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Buffalo Chicken Dip with pitas

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Karen E.

7 years ago

Awesome place for breakfast, love their livermush omlets,service is great!

Dallas C.

14 years ago

Lovin some good ol country food

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