Pal&#x27;s Sudden Service

I really liked this place. Very friendly people. Tge service was awesome. I got the fire God…read moreburger, level 10. The said they've never had anyone finish it before. It was hot! But I got through it. Tge place was kinda like a diner on part of it, so the cook was right behind the counter. He said the peppers on the burger were grown locally. And most people only get level 4. I liked this place, it's kinda old school atmosphere.

While driving through town, I noticed an old-school-looking burger joint. Curious, I quickly…read morechecked the reviews while waiting at a nearby traffic light and, seeing they were quite positive overall, decided to park and give it a try. The ladies working inside were extremely friendly and helpful, which was a great start. Their menu is incredibly unique and fun, featuring a wide variety of amazing burgers. As a fan of spicy food, I was pleased to see several options that catered to my taste. My server took the time to explain how they roast hot peppers to create their own unique blend, which I found very impressive. I decided to go with the Cold, Cold Heart burger, primarily because it included jalapeños. Although tempted by the Fire God Burger, the combination of scorpion and ghost peppers seemed a bit too intense for me. My burger was prepared quickly while I watched from the counter, which was a nice touch. The fries that accompanied it were excellent--slightly thicker than regular fries with a delightful seasoning. They were served piping hot and crispy. The highlight was definitely the burger itself. It was outstanding! The jalapeños added a lovely flavor without being overly spicy, and the bun was exceptional--soft yet sturdy enough to hold everything together without falling apart. The meat was substantial and perfectly cooked. For condiments, they offer squeeze bottles from the fridge upon request. I opted for mayo on my burger and experimented with ketchup and mustard separately to see which I preferred. Honestly, the burger was delicious with or without the additional condiments. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and would highly recommend stopping in. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town!

Mormon Burger with Fries

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Michael Waltrip Brewing

3.9(52 reviews)

5.0 mi

Took a friend that has never been to the south. The selection of beer during the fall is great!…read more Some really good flavors - pumpkin, tangerine...yummy! A great place with a great ambience for craft beers. Michael never disappoints! The guys behind the bar were efficient and polite. A must stop when in the area.

I was on a trip driving across the country and we needed a place to eat dinner but everything…read moreclosed by 9pm so we stopped here. It was in the cut pretty far off the highway & by a park with several homeless people so was a little sketchy late at night but the food was really good! It's a typical brewing company and I don't drink beer but the chicken Caesar wrap with tots was amazing ! Way too many tots but if ur in this area in the day I would recommend it. The server was super nice and accommodating as well.

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Cootie Brown's

3.8(279 reviews)

4.5 mi

My friends and I ate at Cootie Brown's prior to a concert at the Paramount Theater. What a fun and…read morevibrant place! It's very popular but it's huge with lots of parking. You walk in and there's outdoor seating with the garage doors open. It was very pleasant outside but we chose to eat indoors. The artwork on the walls is so clever and unique. Our server came over right away and took our drink order. She gave us ample time to look at the menu, which is huge with lots of different options! I ordered the half club sandwich. It doesn't come on sliced bread. It comes on some type of bun. It was HUGE. I couldn't eat it all even though it was delicious. It comes with their homemade spiral chips and they were delicious!! My friends ordered a slice of the Key Lime Pie! Wow, I got a bite and it was delicious! We all highly recommend this place and definitely plan to return in the future! Our service was wonderful, the atmosphere was fantastic!

We had a waiter who was awesome he was training another server. Our first visit just before noon…read moreon Thursday this last week. Parking lot was empty except for Staff in back. Just not lunch time yet as it filled up quickly. Cute perky environment they have glass garage door windows. Great breeze. I had 3 shrimp Bam Bam tacos very good and a side of yummy tomato basil soup definitely fresh. My daughter had a vegan Bean burger she won't do that again but the chips were good. For desert we had 2 pieces to go of special key lime pie. oh my God so good. Very large menu, Sunday brunch and cocktails. We will be back. Have

Dessert counter

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620 State

4.2(427 reviews)

4.8 mi

Super service and outstanding sushi Pam's pad Thai was…read moreexcellent We will be back soon

Third time is not a charm. They no longer allow dogs on the…read morepatio and the hosts were super rude about it. No hey can we get you an order to go. Just looked at me I asked for a lobotomy. I doubt I will go back when in the area again.

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General Tso's

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Smoked Old Fashioned

Delta Blues BBQ

4.4(175 reviews)

4.7 mi

Food- Delicious Service- Rather Slow (at noon hr)…read moreAmbiance- In my opinion- rather Pricey Last Wednesday- my girlfriend & I visited Delta Blue. We visit it very frequently. Usually there r three of us in attendance. Sat out on their patio. All men! Only two females. But throughly enjoyed our meals.

Texas toast was the best thing on the plate. Brisket dry, pulled pork weird taste, burn ends was…read morefair Very cool vibe / spot. Wait staff was friendly

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Fried Pork Rinds

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Dining area

JJ's Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.3(143 reviews)

16.7 mi

Great local spot for food and drink service was great food was good. Go and enjoy the catfishread more

Service was great. Decor was cool. Burgers were fine. The shredded corn beef on the Reuben was a…read morelittle dry. Didn't care much for the music. The seared-on-the-grill buns and bread were awesome. Classic rock might be a more appropriate music genre for the theme of the restaurant.

Black Cherry Margarita

Beer's on tap

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Inside look

Southern Craft BBQ

4.4(256 reviews)

4.6 mi

This place was excellent. We had great service - very attentive waiter. I highly recommend the…read moreFried Green Tomatoes - they were top notch. The season and texture PERFECTION and the green tomato relish just made the over the top.

Stopped at Southern Craft Barbecue while passing through VA and it's a hidden wonder not too far…read moreoff the interstate. Wasn't expecting much, but the food was fantastic. BBQ tends to blend together after a while, but theirs stood out, good flavor without being overpowering, something for everybody. I got the smoked turkey sandwich and the turkey was so tender and juicy I almost ordered a second one, even though the first was plenty filling. I'd be back here in a heartbeat if I'm ever down this direction again.

The nice big sign on the inside of the restaurant

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bistro on 6th

4.5(84 reviews)

4.9 mi

Don't miss out on a great thing. All the way around. You name it and they have mastered it. They…read morelove their customers and it shows.

We are back again, and at first, I was disappointed to see that we were here too early for dinner…read more However, our wonderful server, Samarah, asked the chef if we could still get the Champagne pork medallions dinner, and the chef made it for us! It a so amazing!! We ordered the fried green tomatoes for an appetizer,and they were delicious as well! My tastebuds are so happy!

~The vibe~

Pickle board

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Tootie's Restaurant

3.9(33 reviews)

5.8 mi

I'll never spend another dollar there .... Close at 730 you should take orders at 7 piss poor ..read more

My wife and I ate here for the first time and we loved it. Everything was delicious! We will…read moredefinitely be making Tootie's a regular stop for us. Very friendly staff and retro atmosphere.

Burger with onion rings, ham and cheese sub and a hot dog with chili and onion

Onion rings

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Cheeseburger and tots

128 Pecan

4.5(408 reviews)

18.6 mi

We stopped in at 128 Pecan recently and really enjoyed the experience. The restaurant is tucked…read moreinside a cute little house, which gives it a warm, cozy ambience that feels welcoming right away. The menu has a nice variety of options. I went with the Caesar salad, which was fresh and superb. My husband ordered the Cuban sandwich with onion rings, and both were excellent. Everything came out hot and in a reasonable amount of time. Our waitress was fantastic -- attentive, friendly, and very flexible when we had a couple of special requests. Prices for the entrées seemed on the higher side for a small town, but there are plenty of soups, sandwiches, and other more affordable choices on the menu. Portions are generous and the quality is solid, so it feels like a fair value, especially if you're treating yourself for a special occasion. Overall, we had a great experience and would happily return.

The food was very good. We arrived on a Tuesday at 12:30 and were greeted by prominent signage…read morethat "no tables were to be seated until the full party had arrived." I suppose proximity to the Va Creeper Trail encouraged this as I could see folk holding up a table whilst waiting would be a potential issue. We were seated promptly and given menus and served water and sodas. The rock music was pretty loud for the restaurant, which has some smaller rooms that are serviceable but cramped and a bit echoey and dark. By 12:35 our order was in and by 12:51 on our table. The table has a nice individual light, and a bottle of water on the table. Unlike some other local restaurants, soda refills are free and a pitcher was brought by the table to serve refills of diet coke. What was not good was the large beer poster of the St Paulie Girl with her nipples hanging out. I realize these are beer posters and I realize they are German and things are different there. But this was a prominently placed poster. I just wouldn't think a place where a lot of families dine would put this in such a prominent spot, or any spot really. I'm not a super prude, I just raised three sons. So the sandwich though, was very good.

Parmesan fries very good big portion.

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Parmesean Truffle Fries

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Fast service! My favorite is the double sauce burger with cheese, delicious!

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