The Longhorn Steakhouse was within walking distance of the Courtyard in Jacksonville, NC, so I…read moreended up dining there. They have a call-ahead feature that I used online as I was leaving to walk over, so I didn't have much of a wait. It was a busy place, so I think I would have had at least an hour wait otherwise. They gave me a pretty big booth, too and didn't make me wait for a smaller table. It was a nice and clean environment. The decor is western with skulls, artwork and leather. There were plenty of staff members, and they worked together to keep things running smoothly. My waiter was friendly and attentive. I got the filet mignon with a baked potato and a strawberry salad. I had iced tea here, and they even gave me one to take with me. The filet and the potato were so filling that I saved the salad for breakfast the next day. It was still very good. I did have some there at first. Then bread was provided too. Even though I am not fond of chains, Longhorn Steakhouse is one of the better ones.

It is not the best steak I've ever had, but it is still very good, they also have good ribs, side…read moredishes, salmon, and desserts. Personally, I think they have the best dry-rub wings of any place I've had them. It's not fair to compare Longhorn to the fancy and very expensive steakhouses you find in Chicago, LA, or NY. I've eaten at many $150-200 dollar-a-plate steak houses, and many are very good, but it's simply not the same. Longhorn offers a more traditional Texan-style steak that is not pretentious, and the presentation is casual, as is everyone eating there. Some fancy steakhouses or chop houses require a suit or sportcoat, often served by crusty old men who know their steaks and have been serving for decades. This is not Longhorn, either. Longhorn has gone up in price, thinned out the menu, and reduced the sizes of the portions much like everyone else. Against that standard and price point, they offer a good product, friendly staff, and comfortable setting we appreciate.

Another truly outstanding experience at Duck's Bar and Grill…read more From one business owner to another, I have a deep appreciation for what you're doing here. Everything--from the atmosphere to the execution--is top tier. But what really sets you apart is your attention to detail and genuine care for your customers. Our waitress tonight, Kaila, was absolutely phenomenal. She picked up on something most people would overlook--I don't use straws--and brought my drink without one, without me even having to ask. That may seem small to some, but to me, that level of awareness and intentional service speaks volumes. It's those little things that create unforgettable experiences and separate good businesses from truly great ones. Kaila absolutely crushed it tonight, and it's clear your team is operating at a very high level. Keep doing what you're doing--you've built something special.

Had a small work dinner tonight with three people…read more Our server was attentive and friendly. I had the blackened beef tips and pasta. I could taste no blackening seasoning and the portion of meat in the pasta was incredible light. A colleague had the shrimp and grits and he said they were really good. My third colleague had the weekly special - pesto ziti. He said the meatballs were good, but the rest of the dish lacked flavor. The inside of the restaurant is divided into two with a large bar / lounge area that looked inviting. The dining side was comfortable, but dated. I would absolutely give them another try next time I'm in Jacksonville.

Great experience. Our server, Britt, was awesome. Food was great and served fast. They were…read morepretty busy, but very efficient. I was pleasantly surprised!

Good burgers and fries, and usually great choices for wings and sauces. I also like the nachos…read morehere. Like many sports bars, they have the music cranked up so you have to yell at your fellow guests, and I really hate that. If I wanted a nightclub, I would go to a nightclub. Like many restaurants today, the prices continue to creep up, and I feel like the value is gone. I have a hard time justifying a meal out with my wife when I could buy 15 CDs or a new hard drive, or 4 nice steaks to grill at home, or entry to Disneyland for the price of a casual lunch.

After shopping we decided to try out Texas Roadhouse. We eat at the one in California all the time…read more Well, this one is just as busy as Cali. Even thought they were busy we were seated right away. Well, almost. The table had to be cleaned but it gave me time to wash my hands after all the shopping. I ordered a Jamaican Cowboy Margarita. It was very good! Daughter loved her half and half ice tea. We tried the Fried pickle app. It was okay but not my favorite. We didn't have but a few. Daughter had an 8 oz steak, salad and broccoli and enjoyed her meal. I had my regular chicken fried chicken with a garden salad and mash potato with white gravy. Excellent! For $14.49 I have enough food for lunch tomorrow. Service by Melissa was very good. The only thing we started to complain about was that the dishes are not taken away even though we set them at the end of the table. But a few minutes later a bus boy came by and took them. Not sure why the waitress didn't take them but it would have been nice. Just can't stand dirty dishes on the table. Kudos TX Roadhouse Nov 22, 2025

Bathrooms are super duper gross…read more I did have a dirty fork & chair when I sat down unfortunately For I Friday I understand it's really busy so I didn't mind the wait time to get drinks & the check. Food was actually really good besides that, but please clean your tables and chairs appropriately I don't appreciate the sticky substance that's stuck on my pants now

The employees that work there are so kind and always go out of their way for you. The food is…read morereally good when you're missing mom's home cooking.

Over the years, I've learned that sometimes it's better to leave a review like this than to make a…read morescene, even though that's honestly what I wanted to do. I ordered a late breakfast for my family to go, paid through the app, and even left a tip. I went inside and waited in the to-go order line. It was busy, which I understood. There was one gentleman in front of me. A staff member briefly stepped away from another customer, asked him his name, told him his order wasn't ready yet, and then went back to helping the previous customer. Another employee appeared to be resolving an issue with a different guest. Once he finished, I politely asked if I could grab my order since I saw it sitting on the shelf and confirmed that I had already paid. He said yes. As I was checking the bag to make sure everything was there, the to-go worker (who I assume handled those orders) spoke to me rudely and asked what I was doing. I explained, and she then shoved my drinks toward me and immediately turned to help the customer behind me, very politely, while I still needed assistance. I was missing plasticware, syrup, and butter. When I asked for them, she gave them to me rudely. I stayed polite, smiled, and left. Once I got to the car, I realized my husband's food was missing entirely

I am really upset! I ordered chicken quesadilla salad and got it delivered by door dash. The people…read moreat chilis forgot the dressing that went with it and they over seasoned it so now not only is my favorite salad dry but now I have heartburn from the excessive lathering of seasonings.. very disappointed prob won't get to go again because that's a key part of the salad!

We had such an amazing waitress! Her name was Destiny, she made my birthday extra special…read more Definitely recommend her to take care of you while you dine! The food was excellent!

We came in and had to wait a bit to be seated, as it seemed like only one person was working. After…read morea few minutes of standing there, he did come up front and gave us menus while we waited, which actually helped since we could decide what we wanted ahead of time. Once we were seated, it took a while for someone to take our drink order especially considering the restaurant was mostly empty (only about five tables occupied). When we finally got our drinks, the strawberry lemonade wasn't great it tasted like strawberry syrup mixed with water. I asked for lemons to help balance it out & my hubby requested another one with less syrup, which ended up being fine. Took a while for our waitress to come get our food order so when we did get our appetizers our main course was already coming out and the front desk guy was embarrassed cause we had no time . Didn't get a chance to take a pic of our meals cause that's how fast it all came out together . The food, however, was good no complaints there. The wonton tacos were really good, just a bit on the sweet side, but the lemon helped. Overall, the food was solid, just slow service.

Let me begin with this, I would go here 2 times a week to get some quick good food and a few beers…read moreafter work. I moved about 6 months ago and went back to NC to get some things. I figured hey, let's go grab a bite and a beer. Why? Because this place has always been wonderful. The food, the staff, the looks. This time was very different. We step into the restaurant and there is not an employee to be seen. There are about 4 tables of people that have nothing but drinks on the table and no food. We sat at the bar and waited. As we sat and waited I noticed that the place was not very clean now and the bar seemed to be a bit of a cluster. I watched as the other people that sat in there got no service or food after the drinks they already had. We had 2 of what I think were employees come out to the bar and grab some items and walk to the back. All they did was stare at us. Not a word was said. We sat for 10 minutes waiting at the bar. We never got a hi, another look, or anything. I believe that I could have probably gotten my own stuff. I do not like to give low ratings for places, especially when they have always been great. This time though, they deserve this. I do not know what happened to the once great staff that was there but Applebees, you need to do better here. It would seem that the staff is not taken care of or there is no existence of management in the location. Once the bypass begins going through, I hope you all get it right. I do not think that I will be back to visit this one again after that last. I know that I cant change anything alone, but I can let others know that the experience has changed at this location and it just is not good anymore. I hope that they can improve and get it back to what it once was.

Placed an online pick up order - website is easy to use. Walked in & was immediately greeted by…read morehostess and she went to grab my order. Only had to wait a few minutes. Order was correct and still HOT when I returned to my hotel 7-10min away. Cheesy Garlic bread was soft & very cheesy plus the signature sauce to dip was flavorful pizza sauce. The Thai Pie is the reason for the 4 and not a 5. Pizza was Chicago style and Thai chili sauce was delicious. If you look at the pic, you can see the overcooked pieces of chicken. Some were ok but most were so hard you could probably chip a tooth. Because of the sauce I would order this one again but would substitute the chicken for another meat or veggie.

Visiting for work in the area. Came in took a little bit to get seated. The lady was cleaning the…read moretables someone finally came over and took me to a table. The waitress was training and she was very very nice and happy. That is what made this better . The pizza was ok. I came for the chicken wings since it said GF. But once she asked they really aren't. So I settled for this . One of the managers came around and said thank you for choosing us. That was nice.

The food was great until I got sick later on…read more Server was very sweet and attentive though. The bathrooms are super gross, you guys need to hire someone professional to clean them. The whole entire stall is just covered in dust and chemical drip from lack of cleaning. Menus are covered in sticky build up, everything was sticky and just gross to touch.

Finally got to stop by for my second time and it was even better than my first experience! They've…read moreadded claw game machines that remind me of Japan. Everyone that we encountered was so friendly, even workers that were just passing by our table. Our server Mindy especially, was lovely and made sure to check on us often. She made small talk with us and helped us with any questions we had about their current $9.99 burger deal. We were also informed sides were unlimited and to order as much as we wanted by another male server (?) that also checked on us. My sweet potato fries were the best I've tried!! Soo crispy and delicious and Mindy gave me an extra cup of root beer for my float since my icecream took up so much space. Great customer service and I'm making sure I come back more frequently!