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!

Every morning before work I used to stop by !!! I had a…read moregreat experience at Byrd's. The customer service was excellent everyone was professional, helpful, and made me feel welcome. They handled everything efficiently and made the whole process smooth. I would definitely recommend Byrd's to anyone looking for quality service. Tell Kimberly that's apart of the staff I sent you

A homestyle eatery. I'm a city girl that was visiting family in the area but i will always find a…read moreway to try some local food.. yelp reviews were pretty good for this one so i gave em a chance. My biscuit and gravy was deeeelicious, everything i could have wanted (maybe the biscuit was a tad hard but the gravy was so good i could overlook it), the sweet lady taking my order even threw in a free apple fritter thing and that was really good too. They got a good thing going here!

Went back home for the weekend and couldn't wait to checkout one of the downtown restaurants. When…read morewe arrived it wasn't too busy (lunchtime) so we were seated quickly. Loved that we didn't need a reservation and there wasn't a long wait (the things we are accustomed to in the DMV). Our server greeted us and took our drink and appetizer orders. It was an unseasonably hot day so we ordered a strawberry margarita and white sangria. For appetizers, we got tempura brussels sprouts and bulgogi fries. The drinks and food were fresh and delicious. We were pleasantly surprised by the serving sizes. My daughter (who is extremely picky) said the margarita was one of the best she'd had. It was her first time trying bulgogi so I was a little nervous, but she absolutely loved it. I enjoyed the brussels sprouts. Appreciated the great service and attention. We will definitely be back the next time we're in town.

The wait!!! I understand they get busy!!!…read moreBut 47 mins for 2 orders of sushi is unacceptable!!! Communication They manager hands me the bag with here you Miss Horrible

My wife and I had the rare opportunity to dine out alone together - after much debate she…read moreacquiesced to my request - King's in Kinston was our solution - I chose the buffet while Neets had their Hamburg Steak plate. I was impressed with their meal offering, selection and quality throughout - Skyline's service was attentive and warm - despite my wife bringing an issue to her that lacked clear communication. Later Neets spoke with the Head Server who assisted the situation and they "went good" on things. "It's nice to know that Kings stands-behind their food and their staff! EVERYONE CAN MAKE A MISTAKE - We will be back and Neets may order something different from her "go-to" faire. FYI : King's dining room looks just like it did when my wife worked there some 30 years ago! A Kinston Landmark! Bon appetite

Kings is a very comfortable establishment. Everyone seemed like they had been doing the same things…read morethe same ways for a long time. The restaurant itself felt comfortable as well: the table tops were worn, the small booths felt worn, the decorative metal siding was oxidized, and even the plates and silverware seemed worn. This comfortable atmosphere also persisted with our meals. I tried the beef tips and they were OK after I added a pinch of salt. The portion was adequate but not especially generous. Likewise, my yams were not very sweet and served in an unusually dark sauce. The brunswick stew, which I paid an extra $1 for, had a strong smoky BBQ flavor but oddly had peas in it. While my sides were not very good, it just felt like they were the prepared the same way they had been prepared for many years. My dining companion enjoyed her grilled pork chop, noting that it was clearly cooked to order, but thought her string bean side was really mushy, seasoned poorly, and just not good. The basket of hush puppies was a complete and utter failure: cold, undercooked, greasy and flavorless. blah. Our server clearly enjoyed being comfortable too. Unfortunately, we needed refills on our beverages and the extra effort impacted her comfortableness. So sorry, not sorry. Kings seems like the sort of restaurant that meanders along until one day they realize they lost the qualities that made them successful in the first place years ago and they drift away into oblivion. There's a cost to being comfortable. Not recommended.

All right, it's a chain, but they really do a great job with service and food. Really clean also.read more

This place is right between two other BBQ chains, and there are even more nearby. Tough…read morecompetition! But I like this chain better. They have a clean old fashioned style, with simple seating & booths. I subbed the Brunswick stew instead of fries, which is worth a star by itself. My BBQ sandwich was good, with a North Carolina vinegar sauce and a bit of coleslaw inside the bun. Really attentive counter service and table delivery. Folks doing takeout too.

There is a brewery and a distillery. Great beers. I had a porter that was rich and foamy. Very…read moregood. The distillery makes two types of gin; dry and botanical. It also makes two whiskeys. I did a taste test of all four and I have to say they all were good.

Great service from the time we walked in to the check out! The bartender is very knowledgeable and…read morewe loved all the beers she recommended!

Fantastic food, super helpful SERVICE, very nice fellow running the restaurant. He is very willing…read moreto do and help you with your orders in ANY way. The chicken and steak hibachi is to die for! While you're there, don't forget about getting a couple of his homemade brownies. You won't be sorry. So glad we have another option for fast, good food in the Deep Run, North Carolina area. Check it out sometime. YOU WILL LOVE IT!

Just south of Kinston on NC 11, I stopped in for takeout at Little Aggies, which is a roadside…read morerestaurant serving a mix of cuisines including Asian, Italian, and American foods for dine-in or takeout. This place was an old roadside gas station and formerly Rainbow Pizza & Subs and The Filling Station Diner. The food offerings include pizzas (10"-14"), subs, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, fried apps, wings, Thai noodle & rice dishes, hibachi & teriyaki dishes, noodle soups, curries, and chef's specials for dine-in. The prices seem reasonable. I ordered the Spaghetti Pad Kee Moa with Chicken ($13 plus tax), which was all set in about 10 minutes. Packed in a styrofoam container over foil, this dish was comprised of al dente thin spaghetti tossed with Thai seasonings, basil plenty of boneless chicken pieces, carrots, green onions, & white onions. This Asian spaghetti dish had really good flavors, though I would've also ordered some Lasagna too, if I was more hungry.

Food has been great 12 of 12 visits Service is good place…read moreseems clean Staff is friendly A go to I'm Kinston

I had a great experience. I ordered grilled chicken carbonara and it was delicious. I could taste…read moreevery ingredient in the dish and they were not stingy with them, plenty of everything. I have never tasted mushrooms like they had, so very good. I would like to compliment our server Jazmin, she was the best. She made sure the drinks were kept full, she was very friendly, attentive and very genuine, really appreciated her. Also, the salad looked great, realty wanted to try it, will get that next time! Please give it a try and I hope you will enjoy too!

I live in NJ and my Aunt passed 2 weeks ago. I called Queen and spoke to a very helpful individual…read moreand she was able to help me create a beautiful sandwich platter with 2 sides dishes. Within an hour of me calling they were delivered to my cousin who lives in LaGrange. She could not stop raving about everything in particular the chicken salad sandwich and the pasta salad. Kudos to them!! Thank you for all your telephonic help! Made the unfortunate task somewhat very smooth! I've ordered many salads from them when I visit family and it's a very casual and family oriented cafe/deli!

I enjoyed lunch At Queens St Deli this afternoon prior to meeting with my attorney a couple doors…read moredown from the restaurant. This location is conveniently located downtown and across from the courthouse. The perfect location. The staff offered wonderful southern hospitality. Sarah greeted us upon arrival and provided recommendations on menu items. My mother was very undecided. Sarah recommended the Queens panini and I ordered the Queens Chicken salad and a tomato bisque. Everything was excellent. I loved how spacious this restaurant is. The library was a nice touch as well.