Monte de Rey

The grownup grill cheese is the best with tomato and bacon and with the tomato soup and I love the…read moremozzarella cheese starter but it a little small

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!

Eggs Benedict

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Elk sausage

Konnichiwa

4.1(106 reviews)

6.9 mi

Been looking for a good Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Winston-Salem area after moving back…read morefrom Hawaii and we found a great one. Located in the same shopping center as Walmart on E. Hanes Mill Rd, this gem is housed in the same spot where the Hwy 55 burger joint was (I sure miss them). Parking is shared with other area merchants, and since it's quite a distance from Walmart's entrance, finding a space is not a problem. The restaurant is well-lit, comfortable and clean. We were promptly greeted and shown to a table. The menu had a great selection of ramen, bento, and sushi. While I was leaning towards sushi, I opted for the chicken katsu bento. The food came out quickly and I was pleasantly surprised at the portion size. Definitely a good value in my opinion. The only disappointment was their take on fried rice, which seemed more like a dirty rice you would get at Popeye's. Honestly, I think white rice would have been a better pairing for this dish. Great service throughout our visit and we're keeping this one on the short list.

My favorite sushi spot in all of WS! As someone who doesn't eat raw sushi I love the many menu…read moreoptions for cooked rolls, some even deep fried! My favorite is the highway 9 roll with the bulldog a close second. I also like to get the crab Rangoon appetizer or the crab salad. The crab salad is really unique and fresh tasting. Service is always quick even when they're busy. I love the addition of these fun new tree platters too!

Poke bowl

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Spring rolls

Acadia Foods

4.6(91 reviews)

8.4 mi

Great little food & coffee coop. Lots of parking and nice, outdoor seating…read more Lots of options for fresh foods and cool imports and it's not overpriced at all! Service is quick and efficient. Lots of cute little embellishments to make looking fun with kids. Also 2 Free Libraries for books to entertain children as well.

Acadia Foods is pumping out some of the cities finest vegetarian options and there's plenty of meat…read moreoptions for the carnivores. The service is a little bit transactional, but it was also busy during our visit. It took about 25 minutes to receive our order, so my coffee was gone before the food arrived. The BAT was a bit underwhelming, a bit dry and lacked much substance for the $10 price tag. It really needed more arugula and tomatoes to make it refreshing. It tasted like two slices of toast with crispy bacon. Good toast, good bacon, but some more veggies would have been nice. The Breakfast Burrito we ordered with house made tofu was loaded with potatoes, cheese, eggs and topped with salsa. It was spicy and filling, well worth the trip here. We ordered a cup of coffee, but weren't sure of their refill policy on drip coffee, but none were offered even though we sat at the counter. We also had a Salted Butter Pie which was delicious. It reminded me of pecan pie, without the pecans. Overall a solid first visit. We will be back to try that Collard Melt and Fancy Bologna Sandwich.

Cafe

Breakfast Collard Greens Melt

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Chicken biscuit

Yoshi Express

3.9(118 reviews)

5.2 mi

If it was possible, I probably would've rated this 3.5 stars, but the staff was super awesome so…read moreI'm rounding up! The appetizers we got were super good. The edamame was roasted with salt and garlic and it was oh so delicious. We also got the dumplings - they noted that they were fried, so I was expecting the usual pan fry, but these were deep fried. They were really good! Lots of chicken filling and we liked the sauce that came with it! I got the hibachi shrimp as my entree. The shrimp were bigger than most hibachi places, and had lots of flavor. I will say, my friend and I were both not really a fan of the rice. It was just kind of dry. I added lots of yummy white sauce, and that helped. I love that they have a wider variety and some different items than you'd find at most restaurants like this; they had some Vietnamese and Thai dishes as well. Yoshi certainly excels in variety! I think I'll try the Banh Mi next time. I also love that they have boba!! As I mentioned, the staff here is really great. Our order was accurate and both the gentleman taking our order and the other gentleman working there were extremely welcoming, helpful and attentive.

My family had a lunch date today at Yoshi Express. It was our first time at this restaurant, and…read morethe service was great. The person we ordered food from was friendly and seemed very connected with his community. When our food took a little longer to come out, he gave us additional appetizers. When we asked for to-go containers, he added more broth for my husband's ramen and a container of chili oil (which was the best that my husband and I have EVER had. It had a fantastic smoky flavor). We ordered the Yoshi Sampler, the Miso Ramen, and the Drunken Noodles, and the three of us ate til we were full, and we will have enough for leftovers for dinner. The meal was $40 including the tip for the 3 of us. We highly recommend, and we will be returning! Such warm and comforting delicious food!

Hibachi

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The Gap Deli at the Parkway

4.4(196 reviews)

45.7 mi

This is an oasis of food in a rural area. They offer online ordering, which I kind of wish I'd done…read morebecause it was crowded and there was a wait, but when you're driving the parkway down here, getting any kind of cell service is iffy. They have indoor and outdoor seating, both of which was full. Often times I walk into restaurants where I'm the only person who doesn't speak the language; here I was clearly the only non-Appalachian person in sight. They offered a veggie burger based on black beans, for which I got more beans as a side. The burger didn't hold together well and made a bit of a mess, but this was ultimately solvable. The accoutrements added to make a dynamic flavor, so I wasn't too disappointed. Their pinto beans came with onions and chow chow, which again elevated the flavor. I appreciated the opportunity to order an apple cider in season. The ability to get fresh and vegetarian-friendly food in this area is valuable. It's not fancy, but it is fresh.

A little gem off highway 77. Taking a long road trip and this is definitely worth stopping for. The…read morefood is delicious, not salty at all and fresh ingredients. We got here at 10:02 and breakfast was over:( wish there could have been an exception for that BUT we will be back and highly recommend!

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Chicken Salad Sandwich

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Gillie's Cuisine

3.9(342 reviews)

74.9 mi

Cute little breakfast place in Downtown Blacksburg. Went here for a brunch with my family on a…read morevisit for gameday, so even though it was a little crowded, our server was very kind and attentive. We all enjoyed our food, however some of us found it to be a bit plain, particularly the savory dishes. I got the smoked salmon hash, and wasn't a huge fan, but I'll chalk that up to my personal taste. Another member of the family got the Belgian waffle and I had a taste, and it was delicious and crispy, which is just how I like my waffles. We will definitely be returning to try more of the sweet options.

This place is immediately adjacent to the university and feels like it. During peak hours, it has…read morebeen packed in my experience, and seems a popular place to take the "parental units" for college students. This is notable given that the menu is mostly (if not entirely) vegetarian, which is not the norm for a Southern brunch but does not seem to preclude the locals from packing in. I stopped in early to beat the rush. They had a breakfast special that yielded a substantial bowl with quinoa, beans, herbed tofu, and a few other ingredients brought together by a zingy salsa. An orange juice was the right compliment for a high protein and fiber bowl which definitely started the day off right. Plenty of pancakes and toasts were available for those seeking more conventional brunch. The ambiance is a bit tired and the menu not as varied as I might hope, but I can certainly see why the locals view this as an easy spot to agree on.

Juevos Rancheros

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Pancakes

The Root

4.4(247 reviews)

36.2 mi

Wow, wow and wow. My…read moredaughter and my favorite place to come. We had the cauliflower shareable and I highly recommend! Amazing flavor, hot and Tso perfect! We were full from the appetizer but ordered more. My daughter had the chicken tenders and I had the Honey Chicken Sammy. Prices have went up but still well worth it! Service was and always has been amazing! The restaurant is always clean and quick to get your food. The ambiance is an always chill and just relaxing.

This was our first time trying the Root. One of my favorites was the thinly sliced fried green…read moretomatoes. They were the best I've ever had. I had a delicious fried cod sandwich and I forgot to take a pic. My husband enjoyed his steak and vegetables. I'm looking forward to going back to try their salmon and order the fried green tomatoes again. Everyone was super friendly and kind. We sat in a both and it was a cozy atmosphere.

Fried green tomatoes

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Sweet Meadow Cafe

4.3(90 reviews)

39.0 mi

We had dinner at Sweet Meadow this evening and the food was absolutely fantastic!…read more We started with the crab pizza appetizer, which my boyfriend and I agree was exquisite. We then had the muffuletta and tuna salad sandwiches as our entrees. We've both ordered these in the past and loved them so much we have not strayed to try other items yet. We finished the meal with their cherry cobbler crumble which was wonderfully complex in flavor - delicious! The atmosphere is always great and the service top notch. We look forward to going again soon.

**{Review is in photos-3 pages} Page numbers posted at top…read more Bottom line- extremely poor customer service, really bad attitudes! Beware. atmosphere: dingy. Food- skimpy and mediocre depending on if they're in a good mood or a bad mood. So anyway, yesterday was just awful and I'll never be back. Obviously I'd never recommend to anyone, unless you like civil abuse and overpriced, underserved, mediocre food and extremely rude employees coming off of their hangovers or head meds.

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Red beans and rice plus sausages

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Wild Berry Hard Cider

La Escondidita

4.8(25 reviews)

36.6 mi

All I can say is wow!! Such authentic food. Everything we…read morehad tasted like it was made in a momma's kitchen. Perfectly seasoned. Hugh portions. Great service very welcoming. So glad we stopped here to eat.

Really liked this spot! Cute little authentic restaurant with tables and plays great music. I was…read morein the area because I started a new job around here and was in the mood for some tacos. The two tacos I ordered, the shredded chicken and the steak, were both bomb! great flavor and were served with grilled onions and a lime. I finished every bite! Also got the nachos with chorizo on them and I loved em! Super tasty and everything was very fresh. The one thing I really didn't like though was the cheese sauce, I was really hoping for a white queso, that's really my only issue. The taste was a little off. My server was super sweet and I would definitely return! Good thing I speak Spanish because the whole menu was in español!

Handmade tostitos made fresh and brought hot to the table with fresh guacamole.

Quesabirria Tacos with Consome! Delicious! Available only on Saturdays & Sundays

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Platter for 2! Worth the price!

Zaxbys

2.1(14 reviews)

1.0 mi

You rounding up prices due to a penny issue. U r robbing folks of their hard earned money. And if…read moreeberyone who pays is short 2 cent all day long what are you doing with your extra earned cash at the end of the week. Don't pay with cash if you go to zaxbys

We stopped for a salad which is soooo good. I got the boneless chicken wings and then added them to…read moremy salad. The person taking my order was very nice and helpful. Usually you have to clean the seat at the table but this time it was clean as were the bathroom. Lori Z.

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Shannon M.

3 years ago

I gave them 4 starts only because they are good, but not quite as good as El Paleque in Kernersville.

Melissa A.

4 years ago

service staff not too friendly, food was not hot at all,very little taste

Ruth W.

4 years ago

Both the Walkertown and Kernersville locations are well worth the visit.

Monte de Rey - mexican - Updated September 2026

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