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    Matty's Restaurant

    4.0 (42 reviews)
    InexpensiveSouthern
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Beef Tips with fried okra, Mac n cheese, and toast
    Jillian S.

    Great place to stop in for a quick, tasty meal. We came here for lunch on a weekday around 12 pm. The tables in the first section were taken, but there were multiple tables available in the adjoining room. I recommend the chicken tenders, beef tips, and hushpuppies. Their burgers, fried okra, and fries are also good. Pros: -good southern food -large portions -great service (our server was perfect, unfortunately I do not know her name) -quick -accurate orders (beef tips were even cooked medium as requested, beef tips ordered at other restaurants are usually overcooked) -inexpensive -simple menu comprised of nutritious and not-so-nutritious items -adequate seating available -ample parking Other: -seat yourself -pay at the register

    Run your finger or a napkin over the tablecloth. Pretty gross.
    Jeff M.

    Stopped in with family for a bite to eat. Establishment has a homey feel to it with a terrific staff! While the staff was great; the experience wasn't all it could have been. Not sure if there was mold on the air vent; I'll let the pictures show; and had some black specs in the water glass that seemed 'moldy' and could be wiped away with a little force. The table cover has been 'wiped down'; but never cleaned. Run your finger or the napkin over the surface and you'll pick up grime; a ton of it. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich where the chicken was stringy and tough to chew. Again the staff was fantastic - they without hesitation removed the sandwich from the bill. I got a piece of butterscotch pie to go.

    Chicken Fried Chicken and gravy, Mashed potatoes, green beans and rolls
    Charles E.

    Recently I have been taken suggestions from locals on where to go eat. Sometimes this results in great choices, but sometimes it does not. In this case, it did. I am a fan of the home-style cooking of the south. Born and raised in the south, I know what is good and what is not. Matty's is a place that knows how to cook good southern food and they have the southern hospitality that we are known for. The outside and inside of Matty's is nothing to get excited about. It is a older building with seating for at most 50 people. I personally do not care what the inside or outside of the building looks like as long as the food is good. I mentioned this because I know some people do care about looks and ambiance. I purchased the special, Chicken fried chicken. It included two sides and rolls (See Picture). The food was well prepared. It was fresh and had a good flavor. Although there was nothing special about this meal, it was very tasty. They also have seafood which I did not try. The waitress said their chicken salad is a big seller (Might try that next time). The service was very good. The staff was welcoming and helpful. So if you want a good lunch spot in Elkin, this is a place to consider.

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    2 years ago

    The food is wonderful at Matty's. The wait staff are very friendly and helpful. My mom loves the founder and I had the grilled shrimp.

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    2 years ago

    Eclectic back in the 50's, personal service, generous portions. Small town local place that takes me back. Loved it!

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    2 years ago

    Great food and man it is hot when it comes out to table very good food from burgers to plates I will and always go there to eat

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    5 years ago

    I enjoy eating here very much. The seafood platter is really good. The cheese steak is huge, big enough for 2 people.

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    5 years ago

    Stopped here for a quick lunch. I got a small flounder plate with fries and fried okra. Absolutely delicious and great service.

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    4 years ago

    Never a bad meal, Amazing, friendly staff. Try the filly steak, pork chop sandwich, ham.... Nothing dissapoints here.

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    9 years ago

    If you are looking for a great philly cheese steak, then this is the place! Great home town service, great prices.

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    8 years ago

    Great food! Has a good variety of different food. Daily specials!! Great service!! Has the best flounder in town!! Love to eat here!!!

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    Food was great and the waitresses were super nice. Prices are very reasonable.Will definitely go back.

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    11 years ago

    Cheese steak sandwiches are awesome! Great food, pleasant service, wonderful local family owned restaurant

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    The Wood Box BBQ Restaurant

    The Wood Box BBQ Restaurant

    4.4(90 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $

    This is always pure down home goodness. We now plan to stop here everytime we go by this route…read more It feels like walking into a friend's home. Everyone is friendly, and the food is always great. When we left last time I grabbed a bag of the chitlins for the road...best ever. Not greasy, tasty seasoning, ...I made it a plan to get some next visit. To my surprise and delight, they made them fresh. Also recommended trying vinegar on them. Great...just like on English chips!! Oh, for my meal, a half smoked chicken with their crispy coleslaw and hush puppies is a really tasty entree....

    Came here with friends on a Saturday day trip to Elkin from Winston-Salem. They were here for the…read moreBBQ and I was here for the hot dog (and kinda the BBQ). When we were arrived we were the only folks there and we had our choice of seating. There isn't tons of seating inside, maybe room for 50 total. We took a seat in the smaller room on the left. The server came quickly to drop off menus and get drink orders. Maybe not completely necessary to mention, but their sweet tea here is good and not overly sweet. The menu is a little more diverse than you'd expect at a BBQ place. Lots of good options. We ordered buffalo chips with ranch to start. They arrived hot and crispy. These were probably my favorite part of the meal. I ordered a hot dog with the special side of the day (buttered corn) and was sharing a 1/4 rack of ribs and mac and cheese with friends. The server had to make sure they had ribs ready. They did. The food for the table came out and my hot dog and corn was dropped off. The ribs were "on their way." A group of 11 came in and the servers started to focus on them. The hot dog was good. A classic NC red dog that had a little crinkle/wrinkle to it which I like to see cause I know they are well-cooked. Toppings were ok. Seemed like they were stingy with the chili (see pic for evidence). The corn was bad - barely warm, watering, and lacked flavor. We had finished our meal and the ribs hadn't come out of the kitchen. We waited and waited. Eventually catching the server's attention. The kitchen hadn't seen the ribs on the ticket. They apologized, took it off the bill, and would get it to us quickly. The rib plate came out. I was going to ask for one of their signature sauces but the plate was dropped and the server headed away quickly. Ribs were great - well smoked and tasty. Definitely would have loved to try their sauces. The mac and cheese was mediocre. barely warm and you guessed it, lacked flavor. Some highs and lows from Wood Box but I'd probably go back and try some of their other items.

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    Menu on the wall behind the counter

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    The Wood Box BBQ Restaurant

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    Freakshows Burger, Wings And Burritos - Grilled cheese burger, ordered the triple.

    Freakshows Burger, Wings And Burritos

    4.7(42 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Alright this place was 10/10! Great food! Great environment and great customer service. We're in…read moreTraphill for a few days visiting families and were in the mood for burgers and hotdogs. This was the spot! I got a double cheeseburger and it was cooked perfectly medium rare. Just enough pink without being 'undercooked'. It was delicious. I also got a hot dog, a Carolina dog it was called. The coleslaw on top was crispy and delicious! The other ingredients on it were perfectly portioned so nothing overpowered the hotdog at all; everything on it complimented the dog so very well. My wife got a Cuban burrito and absolutely loved it! Our party got some other hotdogs and burgers; all happy campers! Along with the burritos they brought chips; which tasted homemade. They were crispy and fresh. Now this place is know for bringing some heat on their offerings; and we did not order anything hot or spicy like that. Maybe next time! Other than that - this place was a treat. For seven of us the tab was under 100$ - which lately - that is a bargain. (For comparison when we were on the road - we stopped at a WaffleHouse which brought the tab to $104; and their food is hot garbage). So in summary - a 10/10 dining experience which we'll be excited to come back to! I should have taken pictures; but, I think the ones online do a sufficient job. I'll take some photos next trip! Thank you FSBWB! We can't wait to come back!

    The food was delicious!! The fries were my favorite! The…read moredecor is fun and quirky. The service was excellent!! What more can you ask for? Highly recommend!!

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