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    King's Restaurant

    3.3 (25 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Southern, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Beef tips
    Myla M.

    Stayed in Kinston for one month for work and loved kings. Love the sweet tea and the beef tips and gravy. Also enjoyed fresh Fridays though not my fave fish. But this beef tips were amazing. And the greens and yams were good too. I will say I feel like this location was a bit slow but I guess it just depends what time you went. I didn't like the banana pudding. Idk it just wasn't doing it for me. But overall liked kings wish I had tried the other locations.

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    8 months ago

    Some of the best NC bbq in the state. Best french fries I've ever had, no joke. Worth the detour.

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    1 year ago

    Kings has been around a long time. The buffet is always good and has a great variety of food. You never leave hungry.

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    2 years ago

    Great seafood buffet with plenty of selections. Customer service was A+. Would revisit again

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    The people were nice. And that's all I'm gonna say cuz my momma always taught me if I don't have anything nice to say don't say anything

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    7 years ago

    The girl at the register was rude, messed up my order and told me it was my fault . Terrible experience .

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    Excellent BBQ, collards melt in your mouth, great hush puppies, good coleslaw.

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    The Counter at Chef & the Farmer

    4.3(16 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    My wife and I visited Chef & the Farmer in Kinston to celebrate my birthday, and it turned out to…read morebe one of the most memorable dining experiences we've had in years. We were delighted to be personally greeted by none other than Vivian Howard -- James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author. It was our first visit since Chef Vivian reimagined the restaurant into its current format: an intimate, chef-driven dining concept she calls "Chef New," inspired by one of her favorite restaurants, Chez Nous in Charleston, where a compact menu of six rotating daily selections keeps the focus squarely on quality and creativity. Chef Vivian herself seated us, and from that moment, the warmth and intentionality of the experience never let up. We were fortunate to be seated directly in front of the open kitchen, where we had the pleasure of meeting Chef Hope and watching the culinary team work with quiet precision. Every member of the staff -- from our server to the pastry and salad chef -- contributed to an atmosphere that felt both refined and genuinely welcoming. The prix-fixe menu, which rotates weekly, offered a wonderful range of choices. We opened with a starter of soft-shell crabs -- caught just two hours prior -- served with charred scallion mayo and a bright corn relish. The dish was extraordinary: delicate, fresh, and perfectly executed. My wife's Brussels sprouts, tossed with spiced peanuts and goat cheese and finished with a honey vinaigrette, were equally impressive. A generous pour of Sorgente Prosecco made it all the better. For our mains, I chose the flank steak, accompanied by asparagus with green butter and a silky root vegetable purée. My wife opted for the house-made tagliatelle in a shrimp scampi that she couldn't stop talking about. Both dishes were beautifully presented and thoughtfully composed, reflecting the restaurant's deep commitment to farm-to-table sourcing and local ingredients. The meal concluded with fantastic desserts and continued conversation with the staff, who were as knowledgeable as they were passionate. Throughout the evening, there was an evident attention to detail in every element -- from the food preparation to the way each dish was explained and presented. This is the kind of dining experience that reminds you why food matters. We will absolutely be back.

    Everything was delicious! However, she decided to close and the restaurant is no longer open…read more I'll miss eating there for lunch!

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    King's Restaurant - bbq - Updated May 2026

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