1 star for cleanliness and 1 star for customer service. Three times I have eaten here and every…read moretime I have been disappointed. From over priced and under seasoned burgers, to cheese biscuits with 2 tiny cubes of hoop cheese inside, to finally ordering a chicken and cheese biscuit and being given hamburger buns and american cheese. I care deeply about supporting local business but that requires a business that puts effort and care into the products and services they render to deliver quality results. once is an honest mistake, twice can be bad luck but three times shows me that spotlight has glaring issues that need to be addressed. I hope they grow past the current issues and give elm city a quality grill. But for now, im out of chances to give them.

BEST MILKSHAKE EVER…read more Service was wonderful, felt like family The vibe in here was a perfect little country diner! 11/10. Would recommend.

I came across Varee during a business trip and it is an amazing Thai restaurant! I eat Thai food…read moreall over the world on business trips and I must say this is one of the best restaurants I've eaten at anywhere. They do an excellent job balancing flavors and spice. The ingredients are fresh and high quality, no cheap fillers like bamboo shoots! I ate there 4 days in a row sampling different dishes and was never disappointed, even their Suchi is excellent quality. Staff is very friendly, atmosphere is pleasant. I wish they were located near where I live!

First time here and wanted to say service was AMAZING!!! Shout out to Amber! Thank you for taking…read morecare of us! We recently moved to the area and was looking for our next new spot and I think we found it, lots of locals, kitchen crew and servers and waiters working together. Food was prepared quick and fresh. Our orders: Mulan Roll / Ramen (Fukouka) / Pad See Ew (chicken) everything was fresh and well cooked. Overall great experience and food will be coming back to try other dishes. Thank you.

We always stop here on our way to Fort Bragg and this restaurant never disappoints whether it's for…read morebreakfast or lunch. The food is incredibly delicious. The servers provide you with that southern hospitality and are extremely welcoming, and they really take care of their customers which is very nice to see. If you're driving down 95 north or south and you want some good food at a very reasonable price please consider stopping here. You will not be disappointed.

If you're judging this place by its looks, don't. Tucked beside the grocery store of the same name…read morein a strip mall, Smith's Red & White has that no-frills country diner vibe. It's unassuming...and absolutely packed at weekday lunch for good reason. Even with a full house, we were seated quickly, and the service was outstanding. I never caught our server's name, but she was wonderful. Everyone here treats customers like neighbors instead of table numbers. We even watched servers pull up a chair to chat with regulars about what to order. That's not slow service--that's small-town hospitality at its finest. My husband ordered a burger and fries, and let me tell you--that burger came stacked, fresh, and delicious. I had the house-made pimento cheese sandwich with onion rings. The pimento cheese wasn't quite my preferred style, but it was still tasty. The fries and onion rings were standard, but they did the job. A word of warning: if you ask for "everything" on your burger, be prepared for the kitchen to interpret that very creatively. Chili? Sure. Whatever else they can find? Quite possibly. Consider yourself warned! One thing I'd love to see improved is pricing. The menu and hot bar don't list prices, so you're ordering with a little faith. Also, the sweet tea lives up to its Southern reputation--it is sweet. Thankfully, you can mix it with unsweet tea if your dentist would prefer you did. We didn't try the hot bar, but watching plates of meat-and-two sides come out made me second-guess my order. And don't even get me started on the desserts. The cobbler and banana pudding looked downright sinful. If you're looking for fancy, keep driving. If you're looking for genuine Southern hospitality, hearty home cooking, and a dining room where strangers chat while waiting in line, you've found your spot.

So we are traveling and I went on the yelp and I saw this place had four stars. Well it needs to…read morehave five stars. Service was great and the food OMG so fresh it's insane. My Husband enjoyed his Reuben. I got soup and a half sandwich and I'm struggling to finish the sandwich. What should I tell you. Great persons. Thank you for the great service and the great food.

Came on a bust Saturday Evening - staff was super friendly and ambiance was inviting…read more Fried pickle sticks came out popping out and tasty. The French dip sandwich was hot and fresh. The side of mac and cheese bites were a prefect combo. The smothered chicken platter was disappointing... chicken was over cooked and tough ... the canned mushrooms were ice cold and the cheese appeared almost burnt. The Cole slaw side was too sour.

Ivan was great and a pleasure to speak with and gave exceptional customer service, the food and…read moredrinks were good will be coming back.

Ashley was great. she was attentive and was Had the food out quickly and everything was correct.read more

Great BBQ every time! Fast and friendly service. We always stop here on our way back from the…read moreRaleigh area and bring some home.

*update May 17, 2026…read more The local manager reached out and I'm impressed. No excuses, but an apology and they are sending a gift card. Here's what I value--old school customer service--I will try them again when we travel that way because they reached out to do the right thing. I'm hopeful and will give them another try. The folks there were frantically trying to fill orders and I'll give them credit. However, when we picked up our order (it wasn't ready on time), it was wrong, awful quality and ended up being inedible. The pulled pork lacked flavor, the portions of the sides was small and the Brunswick Stew was nasty. And I love Brunswick Stew. The pecan pie was some kind of gross blob of gel that tastes nothing like pecan pie. I'm so utterly disappointed. For context, we'd been traveling all day and just wanted some comfort food in our bellies and rest up for the rest of our trip. Such a bummer.

I wanted to like it , food was ok...I got sick the next day . It might have been from all the…read moreseasonings. The noodles weren't good they had a funny taste so of course I didn't eat them after the first bite .

Great good, both chefs were good, but I think the one that prepared our meal had just a little more…read more"flare" than his colleague! Our waitress was definitely "on top of things" and made sure all our glasses were never empty and was most attentive to our culinary needs!

Delicious burgers!!! On a small road trip and stopped by to grab a quick bite. So glad I chose this…read moreover any of the fast food places nearby! I got a cheeseburger and it was probably one of the best I've had in a long time! Fries were freshhhhh! I wish they were more crispy but I did take a while to make it there for pickup! Price was great for the meal!! Customer service was great. I ordered online but called in to ask for a cup of water for my dog and everyone was friendly and attentive. Place looked clean!

Because of the name we had to check this place out. I will admit, the burgers are really good but…read morenot the best I've ever had. However the place had a nice crowd which makes me think it's a local favorite. Also the service is good and the prices are very reasonable. Overall I think it's an excellent burger joint but check it out for yourself.