Feb 13 is my Granddaughters Birthday. she had a Doctors appointment so I picked her and my son up…read morebecause he had car problems. we decided to go out to eat breakfast. All the ladies greeted us and my Granddaughter told all of them it was her birthday. We ordered our food and a short time later we were greeted by the staff singing Happy Birthday with a small stack of pancakes. she was one happy little girl. the food was good and hot but the atmosphere and kindness they showed was over the top. it was my 1st time here but not my last.

Good Ol Fashion Home Cooking!!!! Eggs. Gravy, Hash browns, Biscuits all Fabulous! Staff is so…read morenice.

Stopped in for lunch one afternoon and there is good home style cooking here. A small eatery with a…read moreconcise menu. A small interior with a handful of tables and chairs with a short bar with a few bar stools. Was greeted walking in and told to sit where I like, so I grabbed a table by the window and enjoyed the sun while waiting for my food. Ordered a couple chili dogs with slaw on top with a side of baked beans from the menu and relaxed a bit. My dogs showed up within a few minutes, cooked very well with a nice amount of chili and topped with sweet coleslaw. It hit the spot and was a bargain at the price. A simple lunch done very well and a comfortable place to enjoy it. Worth a visit and your support. 3.5 Stars rounded up for the good chili dogs 01139

I had heard a lot of great things about this restaurant and finally ordered take out. I ordered the…read more3 Whole Wing Dinner w/ 2 sides. I chose mac n cheese and fried okra. The sides are very small for the price point and my roll was not included. The food could use seasoning. For this place to be so out of the way, it is not worth it for take out as the restaurant does not properly prep for a long drive. There are ways that the food could be packaged to preserve some of the heat. The meat should be wrapped in foil to keep the styrofoam box from making it soggy. The restaurant is quaint but for the price, there are better soul food options. Lack of seasoning and tiny portions are a turn off.

We stopped here while on a Sunday drive. You know, when you get in the car and have no specific…read moredestination but want to drive with the windows down and pick left, right or straight at every intersection. It was that kind of day. It was busy on a Sunday, but we were a on the later side of the church crowd and didn't have to wait for a table. Again, breakfast food is one of my love languages and it whispered sweet nothings to me that afternoon as well. My husband and I each ordered something different and we're not upset about it. He even added a side of biscuits and gravy because truly - how can you choose!? It was a pretty restaurant with a large bar that I'm sure would be busy later in the days and a great outdoor section with plenty of shade. We talked about taking the kids back soon, it was so worth the drive from Winston!

We had such a wonderful dinner at Southern on Main! I started with the Blueberry Mojito Mule, which…read morewas delicious, followed by the house salad and shrimp and grits. We also ordered the fried chicken breast and a couple of steaks, and everyone absolutely loved their meal. Our friends recently moved to Elkin, and one of them is gluten-free, so we were especially happy to see that they have some wonderful gluten-free options. Everything from the food to the service was awesome. Southern on Main is a great place for a nice dinner out, and we will definitely be back!

It had been almost two years since we'd been to Southern Roots, and I remembered it being good, but…read morethis visit was even better. We had the burger and gluten-free risotto, and both were very good. The wine list is a strength, with plenty to choose from. Prices are a bit high for Jamestown, but the food and variety justify it. The thing that really stood out for us was the gluten-free options, which goes well beyond the usual salad and grilled chicken: cauliflower crust pizza, quesadillas on a gluten-free tortilla, risotto, and shrimp and grits, plus the meats, salads, and sides that are gluten-free anyway. You don't see that many real options on one menu very often. If you eat gluten-free, put it on your list; if you don't, the food and wine are reason enough to go.

We had a great experience at Southern Roots. Between the table, we tried the Gouda Pimento Dip,…read moreshort ribs, the Granny Smith salad with shrimp, and the crab-stuffed trout. Everything was delicious, although my partner wasn't a huge fan of the short ribs. The trout and salad were both excellent. The cheese dip was delicious. The sides were a standout, especially the Parmesan spaghetti squash, which I highly recommend. We had to put some extra salt on the sides, but that's purely personal preference. They also had several reasonably priced drink specials, which was a nice surprise. The service was amazing--friendly, attentive, and a big part of what made the meal so enjoyable. Overall, a really solid dining experience, and I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

We made sure to do our Ashboro trip so we could dine at Magnolia 23. What a first time at the plate…read moreHome Run! Awesome service. The BEST fried chicken EVER since my mom's. Each of us had different selections. Everyone cleaned their plate. But it is the story of this Husband and Wife business that stands out. Their story. The journey. The love. We will be back next week when we pick up some items. Needed a reason to come back. Thank you everyone for your kindness.

Magnolia 23 used to be good, which makes our experience tonight all the more disappointing. We…read morespent $50 on a meal that none of us particularly wanted to eat, and the decline in quality was hard to overlook. My husband ordered the country fried steak, which appeared to be made from low quality ground beef and was covered in thick, gelatinous gravy. My daughter's chicken pie looked and tasted like it had been sitting around for days. It was dried out, bland, and had an unpleasant, almost gritty texture. My chicken and dumplings were passable, but only after adding enough hot sauce to give them some flavor. The sides tasted like they came straight from a can, and the rolls seemed no different from something you could pull out of the grocery store freezer section. I understand that operating a small, independent restaurant is challenging, particularly when costs are rising and customers have less disposable income. I genuinely want places like Magnolia 23 to succeed. But cutting corners on food quality while continuing to charge prices that represent a meaningful expense for a family is not a sustainable solution. What bothered me most wasn't any single dish. It was the overall impression that quality and value are no longer priorities. This didn't feel like a kitchen having an off night. It felt like a fundamental change in what the restaurant is serving. The dining room was nearly empty, and unfortunately, after tonight, I can understand why. When families choose to spend $50 eating out, they deserve a meal that feels worth the expense. We certainly didn't get that tonight. I hope Magnolia 23 can find its way back to what made it good in the first place. I'd much rather support a local restaurant than a chain, but supporting local businesses shouldn't mean accepting poor quality food at a premium.

The type of meal you need to unbutton your pants for…read more The catfish was crispy, green beans had some bite to em' and the mashed potatoes were hands down the best I've ever had. Now I'll admit -- I'm a tough judge of cornbread. A lot of people will serve it to you as dry as the desert. Crumbly. Without any love. At the southern pecan, I could've had a whole sheet of their cornbread -- it was pleasantly delicious. Also of note: Our server was prompt and kind. The vibe inside was really cool too. Overall, I'd come back!

I'll probably come around again. Probably…read more For a Wednesday night, I was surprised how sleepy it was inside (though the volume of the sad Dolly Parton music was set for a full house), As such, we ate outside. Food was pretty good, though not special enough. Nothing made it great. That said, tThe shrimp Louisiana appetizer I could eat for hours as the bread and broth were a pair out of this world together. Our server was professional and sweet. Prices probably higher than deserved, but the neighborhood allows for it, so be it. They could do with more NA beer options than just Becks, I'd say.

Stopped in for lunch today for their fried chicken and the place was packed…read more It's bigger on the inside than what it appears from the outside and they do a great job of keeping it clean and running efficiently. Staff was very attentive and friendly and food came out fast and hot. I was disappointed by the Mac n Cheese in that it wasn't made from scratch and baked. It was really just noodles and velveeta. The greens were good, seasoned well and tender. The hot rolls weren't homemade but still fresh and fluffy. The tea was really good. But I came for the Fried Chicken and it was definitely the star of the show. I ordered dark meat and my plate came out with 2 legs and 2 thighs. It was DELICIOUS!!! Some of the BEST FRIED CHICKEN I've had in North Carolina. Thank God for the South and Thank God for Fried Chicken. Amen!

Was a bit disappointed. I thought they served breakfast all day, was told no…read more Opted for the Reuben sandwich. It was okay, not the best, not the worst. Will come back and try the chicken and dumplings!

This is one great place to carry your family for dinner! I'm 67 and can't remember when I didn't…read morecome here. Ned, Donna and John will feed you right.

Awesome food! Awesome service!…read moreAwesome experience! FYi Cash Only This place is a worth the drive. The ootions and freshness was unreal.

Gonna lead with this, this was easily one of my top 3 BBQ experiences in the state of North…read moreCarolina, and it would fight hard for 1st overall. For now, we'll call it a tie, because i actually did not have any pulled pork while here (went more on the Texas side of things) so it can't be an apples to apples comparison. OK, I had heard from so many people over time how great the BBQ here is, and just never really had the occasion to be in Salisbury at the right time to have a meal. It just never seemed to time out right. Well, I was going to a show at the Salisbury theatre to see a family member perform, and we decided to go early and have dinner her prior... MAN. WOW. How glad am I what we did that? Getting there about 6 we just barely beat the dinner rush on a Friday night. About 10 minutes later there was a line for tables. Place was pretty big and clean, parking would clearly be an issue at peak times though, and it looked like it was when we left. Our server was young but attentive, even offering us a sample of baked beans when we were being indecisive on sides. The tea here is excellent, as a southern BBQ place ought to be. For the food, I'm just gonna run it down list style: Brisket - A - Tender, solid smokey flavor, juicy, fat was rendered to a butter consistency. Only had better at Terry Black's in Austin TX. Sausage - A - Hearty smoke flavor, nice spices, nothing overpowering. Went well with a mustard sauce. Pork ribs - A+ - Succulent, gently pull right off the bone, well trimmed, offered wet or dry. Best ribs I have had in quite awhile. Mac N Cheese - A+ - Best I have had lately. Lot of effort put in, cheese rue was made, and then baked. Best of both world, crispy brown cheese on top, would be hard to beat. Cornbread - A+ - Best cornbread I have had in years. Moist, slight sweetness, pulls apart like cake, no need for butter. Sweet Potato Casserole - A+ - Tastes just like my wife's. She was with me and agreed. Lots of crispy pecan and brown sugar bark throughout, creamy sweet potato. Fried Okra - B+ - They're definitely breading and frying it themselves is the plus, but a bit bland on its own. Was really good in the ranch. Broccoli salad - B+ - A little runny, but overall quite enjoyable and a solid change up to the hearty sides. Corn pudding - A- - Excellent flavor, truly, but very runny. That said, it didn't both us much, just use a spoon! Hush puppies - C - The only thing that didn't stand out, and honestly, that's OK. In the future, we will both opt for cornbread because it was just so so good, that the pupps could not compete. All in all. This was a 6 star experience. The prices would be considered high if they were not so generous with their portions on everything, and if the food were not this tasty. We had enough left over for a 2nd meal (and even re-heated, everything was great). The truth for us now, is that we will probably make the 45 minute trip from Greensboro specifically to eat here every now and then, even with excellent options near us. GREAT JOB.

THE GOOD - the portions are gigantic, so for the things you…read morelike, you'll get a lot - the sweet potato casserole is great and like dessert -the potato salad has good flavor. I was worried from the pictures it'd be too mayonnaise heavy, but it's got a little zing to it. -cornbread is moist with good flavor -the sell a plate of sides for people like me who love sides -Mac and cheese was good THE OK -green beans are fine. The group was torn on if they were ok or bad. -chicken nachos were pretty good. The portion is huge, but all the chips at the bottom were dry -the collard greens were not the style I like, but they were tender with a smoky flavor THE NOT GOOD - shockingly, the brisket was over salted, which is tough to do. It was terrible. -the pulled pork was the worst my husband ever had. He couldn't finish it. -the hush puppies were dry From our experience, I'd come for some sides and skip the meat. TL;DR The sweet potato casserole and cornbread are stellar; skip the meat