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!!

The food and service was excellent. Hands down the best steak. The filet was flavorful and cooked…read moreperfectly. Nice atmosphere. Moderate noise. Easy to carry on a conversation.

Old school mom and pop diner type cooking and atmosphere. Very sweet servers, hard working…read more Numerous gems on the menu. Definitely worth a stop if your in the area.

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!

2026 June 17, 18:03; Elkin NC…read more Parking - 2 Downtown street parking is hit and miss. Location - 4 Prime location for walking downtown Decor/Ambiance - 3 rustic Customer Service - 4 much improved Pricing - 2 / 3 based on surrounding it is pricey, especially in this economy. However, the food is very good. Food Flavor - Presentation - Product Variety - 2 few selections. However, the selections seem targeted to offer a spectrum of flavors. Restrooms - Cleanliness- 4 very clean and orderly Seating- 3 limited,, but may be adequate depending on the evening. Time To Order - 4 quick to take our orders Time To Food Arrival - 3 average Conceal Carry Allowed - no signage This is a return for us. Time to see what has improved and if there are any areas that have slipped. The service has improved and I found it to be very pleasant and professional. The food flavors are still well prepared and Amazing!

This place is huge! If you tell someone you are meeting them there, you better specify specifically…read morewhere, because there's an outdoor area, a downstairs indoor that is more like a pool hall, and multiple upstairs areas. Anyhow, I found myself here after a hot day of golf outside of town, and this was the perfect place to please everyone, get a cold drink, and something tasty to eat. Beverage wise, I was too dehydrated to jump into beer, so I just pounded a bunch of water while there. Food wise however, we had lots of tasty things. The hot chips app that comes drizzled with bbq sauce and ranch is better than it sounds, though I preferred the pickle chips for sure. To me, the star here were the wings. They were nice and large, plump with plenty of meat. I had a korean sauce and a hot honey sauce and thoroughly enjoyed all 10. Maybe even had a leftover drummy or two from some of my companions. Would come back here for more casual eats and drinks again!

Walked in on a Saturday afternoon. We were seated right away. The vibe was great and the decor was…read morespot on. The hostess and our waiter were very friendly and helpful. The draft list was only accessible by scanning the QR code. Not normally an issue for me but it was a little annoying since my cell service wasn't great in this area. I finally got it to pull up and asked for the Angry Troll PB Porter (I forget the name), the waiter asked if I wanted a sample first and I was so happy he did because it was not very peanut buttery to me. I decided to try a can of Docs: Pumpkin cider which ended up being a MUCH better choice for me. It was delicious. We started with some cheese curds as an appetizer. The kids split a kids cheese pizza (it comes with fries) and my bestie and I split a Philly Cheesesteak pizza. The cheese curds were amazing! I didn't try the kids pizza although the fries seemed a little over seasoned, especially since they were served to kids. My Philly pizza was not great though. The primary taste was banana peppers. Not meat, not cheese...the vinegar-y, sour taste of banana peppers. I was not a fan. Then the bill comes....I guess I should have asked for the price of the cider (NONE of the beer has a price listed.) My CAN of Doc's cider was $9.50. Not sure if that's normal in this area but in Durham, that can would have only been $6 (MAYBE $7.) TLDR; service - good, drinks - expensive, food - hit or miss.

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.

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....

The service was friendly, the food was good, and the environment was clean and peaceful. Everything…read moreis à la carte so it can add up quick for multiple people, but it was yummy!

I've been going to Speedy Chef since I was a little girl. My parents would take our family to eat…read moredinner here if we ventured over to Elkin for anything. It's got the same vibe it's had for the last 30 years. Plenty of seating in their two dining rooms, with both booths and tables available. They have dinner plates, quick lunch foods, scrumptious desserts, and ice cream! The owner is always around joking and chatting with everyone and offers free ice cream for the kiddos, which we greatly appreciate! I love to stop in, even if only for ice cream. They have a great Hot Fudge Cake. There are video games in the one dining room so something for kids to do if you're willing to give them a dollar or two to blow while you wait. There is one comical thing about this place, though. The women's bathroom. It's clean and all, but if you know, you know. It cracks me up every time I go in there.

Food was great highly recommended. Good menu .prices were reasonable. Service was greatread more

My coworker and I were visiting an equipment manufacturer in the area. He is familiar with Harry's…read moreand suggested we stop in for lunch. I really did not know what to expect and followed his lead as I was driving. We parked in a lot nearby because there was construction on the river bank road (Front Street) that limited our access to the roadway. I would consider Harry's a true hole in the wall! A no frills place with a limited menu. They serve their lunch menu Monday through Friday, 11am to 1:30pm and the Dinner menu Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 4:30pm to 8:30pm. We walked inside, chose a table and had a seat. There were several other tables seated and enjoying their meals when we walked inside. The menus are on the table and we were quickly offered drinks. When our drinks arrived we placed our order. We both decided to order the cheeseburger with chips. A short while later our food arrived. The burgers looked delicious. I noticed the drinks and food were all provided with disposable plates and cups. It was pretty clear the burger was not frozen. It appeared to be a hand formed patty. The cheese appeared to be similar to Kraft singles. I had fresh onion and lettuce on mine which was perfect. Overall this was a great stop and I would return. The burger was perfect. The price was reasonable. The service was exceptional and our drinks were filled before asking. There is an active railroad track on the other side of Fuller Street across from Harry's which is very close. A train came by while we were eating and we could hear it well, and our table shook. I now consider myself a fan. They are very good at what they do and considering they have been in business since 1954, they are a local favorite!

This place is so so good! I will be coming here many more times! The staff is so friendly,…read moreattentive and the food was wonderful! The prices are great and the new owner is absolutely the best!!!! Go to Patty's!!!

Great food and service. Had country style steak, mashed potatoes, and Okra…read more Great cornbread and sweet tea.

The food was good after we finally got it. Gentleman brought our drinks when we sat down. Waitress…read moretook our order and an hour later we still did not have our food. We caught her as she walked by and requested more drink. When told that we had not gotten our food she just looked confused. People who came in after us had eaten and left. When ready to leave. We had to find someone to get our ticket. When asked at checkout how our meal was we informed the cashier that we were very disappointed and it was not a good experience. There was no apology. She just took our money and that was it. We usually do not complain but this was unacceptable. Sorry but I cannot recommend this restaurant.

This was my second time eating at Cowboy Restaurant in Elkin. I first visited last summer, and it…read morewas fantastic -- the food was absolutely delicious! My brother-in-law is obsessed with this place. He talks about it so much you'd think he owns it (he doesn't, but the way he hypes it up, you'd never know). This time, I ordered the filet, medium rare, with hush puppies, a baked potato, and a side salad. Everything was great, though they did bring the steak out medium well instead of medium rare. That was the only small miss, but honestly, it was still really good. The service here is fantastic -- the staff is friendly, quick, and they really make you feel welcome. On top of that, the restaurant has a very cool country vibe. I love the laid-back atmosphere, and the rocking chairs outside are a perfect touch. It's the kind of place where you can just sit, relax, and enjoy yourself. I can definitely see why my brother-in-law can't get enough of it!

Matty's continues to be a great little cafe for a quick lunch with sweet waitstaff and extremely…read morereasonable prices. They offer basic down-home cooking with a wide selection of food options. They are generally pretty packed around lunchtime with regular locals who all seem to know each other. Nothing pretentious or fancy about the ambiance in this quaint little establishment. When we are in Elkin and just want to get a quick bite, this is one of our go to places.

2014 January 28, 16:30; Elkin NC…read more Parking - 3 private lot Location - 3 right along Bridge St Decor/Ambiance - 2 a long established place Customer Service - 4 quick to be seated and took order quickly. Pricing - 4 reasonable pricing and good value Food Flavor - Presentation - 2 simple. Product Variety - 3 limited, but reasonable Restrooms - 3 unique Cleanliness- 4 very clean dinning room Seating- 3 busy but still adequate seating Time To Order - 5 server was quick to our table Time To Food Arrival - 5 very quick response This is what my father used to refer to as "a hole in the wall" It used to be a 50s gas station that has been remodeled in a local restaurant. It appears to be a local favorite with the number of locals that seem to frequent the place. In my inquires i found that this is a cafe that has weathered the times. The kind of place you might see as you passed through these small towns in the 60's. It has the old charm with quite friendly people. It is a place of a long gone era that has survived into modern times by being what they do best. A local favorite for people looking for a simple place to eat tasty food.