This place is wonderfully basic! You'll find southern choices along with diner favorites. I had the patty melt and it was made to perfection. We also had the turkey bacon melt which was a very good choice! The service here is beyond good, with friendly staff who were often seen cleaning the dining area. It definitely appears to be a favorite local spot which also has early bird specials. read more

Our wait was reasonable for a Sunday morning. Our service was excellent! I ordered the breakfast burger and was very pleased with the taste combo. I also ordered a side of grits. You certainly can't find those up North. I sweeten them with honey and enjoy. My husband ordered a Redneck Chimichanga. He loved his breakfast and he even added hot sauce. Both of us enjoy this restaurant with friendly staff and southern hospitality. When we visit the area we always make an effort to stop here. read more

Sawmill Grill - Redneck Chimichanga with homemade sausage gravy - Seafood Near Me - Hampstead, North Carolina

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Friendly service. Good food, and the coffee was fresh. Surpassed expectations! Was busy, but had minimal wait time.

Favorite for locals. Food is always fresh and delicious. Breakfast is to die for!!! read more

Just had an amazing breakfast at The Sawmill Grill. The omelette and potatoes, as well as biscuits and gravy were phenomenal! The service from Megan was timely and friendly....Megan was sooo nice! Even the bus boy was right on time with menu and coffees. Will make the Sawmill Grill a regular, local place! read more

Went for breakfast and food was delicious with hearty portions. Loved the relaxed, home like atmosphere and plenty of seating so you don't feel like you are on top of others. Our server was very friendly. Definitely plan to return! read more

Food is delicious, prices are very reasonable, staff is welcoming & service oriented.. what more could you want??!! Chicken & Pastry is a MUST TRY on Tuesdays!!! read more

Nice people work there. Food is simple southern with 2 sides. Open 6 days a week and special breakfast before 11am

Excellent little place with a big menu I'll have to try lunch and dinner menu next time can't wait to try again. Got the seafood omelette with crab and shrimp read more

Sawmill Grill - Shrimp and crab omelette - Seafood Near Me - Hampstead, North Carolina

This is a busy place. This is my first visit but my friends come once a week. There is always a wait. Not sure how the seating works but I could have sworn two to three couples went before us yet they arrived after us. My friend said they could have had a reservation. So don't be surprised when you see people go ahead of you. We were seat in the back area and had a very friendly, smiley young lady. She was pure joy and did a good job waiting on us. There was also a young man I think who was a busboy/helper. He was sweet too. I ordered Biscuit and gravy, $5.99. They were good and that is all I can say. I have better. My girlfriend had pancakes and bacon. I tried the pancakes and they were good. My friends husband had the Lumber Jack Special $10.99. He loved it. The food was good, nothing special, just good. But the service by our waitress was five stars. My friend just loved her and said that was reason he enjoyed coming here, because the staff made him feel special. read more

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The wings their where great! But it could be better,the meatloaf was a bit cold and we ordered broccoli casserole and it wasn't too appetizing it tasted really old but the staff was really nice but their was a long wait . read more

Food: Fast delivery, I always rate a breakfast restaurant on how fast I have a hot mug of coffee in front of me. The young man assisting staff on the floor, made sure of that. Our server, Megan, was a rockstar! Charming, polite and full of southern hospitality that ensures repeat customers. The food was hot, tasty, and on point. My husband had a Swiss mushroom omelet and I opted for hash and eggs over. I'm a huge fan of homemade ribeye hash and this was not that but it was old school hash served with a tasty side of potatoes. We also sampled the biscuit and gravy because after fasting for 3 days, we could! This did not disappoint. Atmosphere is exactly what you would expect from an establishment boasting its heritage to serving hungry loggers for 27 years...nothing fancy but perfect charm that easily transports one back to a simpler time. Come for the food but come back because you're local! read more

Worst experience I've ever had. Went to dinner with the family and overheard the cook calling customers fata**. food was bad. Don't recommend. read more

Tried breakfast and it's really great! They know how to do breakfast Southern style. They offer lots of options and it's very fresh and made to order. The grit bowl was fantastic and can be created to fit your taste. You can swap grits for potatoes, as well. Looking forward to going back for more yummy breakfast meals with friends and family! read more

Sawmill Grill - Grit bowl with bacon and eggs - Seafood Near Me - Hampstead, North Carolina

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This is classic country dining, with a sort-of-beachy-place vibe! It reminded me of the Kate's Pancake House in Carolina Beach. It's great, simple food at a GREAT price and the wait staff was "so so nice y'all" (with a very country accent)!! I love simple breakfast food - haven't had lunch here YET but I will soon, sandwiches look great & I bet they have a GREAT country dinner menu too. The French Toast was FABULOUS and the waffle looked good too. Bacon was thick & crispy. Coffee was surprisingly good! Look, it's not 'fine dining' here - it's VERY causal. But SO freindly (oh, and the homemade desserts are the bom!) and it's budget friendly! Great staple go-to for a quick meal! Glad it's close to us! read more

I've eaten there several times great food I've had breakfast and lunch there great food great service

The food was decent but I've never been to a restaurant so dirty in my life. I was taken there by other people or I would've left. There was food all over the floor, and napkins scattered everywhere. I saw them clean off tables when people left but there was no sweeping, which was desperately needed. Takeout might be better because you don't have to look at the mess. Bathroom was the same way. TP pieces all over, and dirty floors. read more

It's late lunch on a hot day and we didn't have to wait to be seated. We each ordered a salad. I picked red, white, and blue with their homemade white balsamic vinegar. My husband ordered a cobb salad with chicken. The chicken was warm and bacon bits were real crumbled bacon. Delish! Our server, Brooke, helped guide our decisions. All servers were a delight. read more

Great place for real home cooking! Relaxed vibe and very nice waitstaff....no wonder it's a legend in Wilmington!

Stopped to have lunch with a friend and was not completely taken by this place. It's a really cute local restaurant that offers anything you can think of from sandwiches to seafood and bbq . It's always a busy spot and lots of locals come for the food. The staff was a little short handed but with covid and people not wanting to go back to work yet it's kinda expected. The manager was so sweet and tried her best which was more than anyone could ask for.. the fresh hush puppies were so good I could have really just eaten those lol. I got bbq and shrimp on side.. bbq was nothing real special shrimp was fried which you can't go wrong with. I most likely won't go back because it's out of the way unless I'm in area. I wish them well and I'm sure they will continue to be hot with locals read more

Sawmill Grill - Seafood Near Me - Hampstead, North Carolina

Food has always been good. Love that there is a local joint we can count on! Staff is friendly.

Took my family here when they visited recently, and we all loved it. There were 10 of us, and the service was quick, friendly, and accurate. My grandmother loves traditional southern food, and she really enjoyed the biscuits and gravy. It has a great, traditional diner feel if you want a casual place and good food. read more

We called in a to-go order and were told it would be ready in 30 minutes. When we picked up the order, I noticed it looked like it was missing several items so I checked our bags. Indeed there were 2 of the 5 ordered entire meals missing. The staff went to the kitchen and returned to tell us that the kitchen "messed up" and they would have the remaining order ready in about 20 minutes. After a 30 minute wait we were able to take home cold food and then found out the rest of the order either missing sides or incorrect sides. Cold food is not appetizing at all. We have eaten in once before and it was okay but we were very disappointed with this visit. With the amount we spent on this order, there are much better options out there. read more

We were seated and the young man asked what we were drinking...half ice tea, half lemonade. Brought them and no lemonade in it. Oh well. Sat for 25 minutes before server came over. We had asked several times if we had been forgotten. Ordered fried chicken breast and 2 sides. Waited over 30 minutes for our food. When it finally arrived it was burned, dried out and overcooked and was mostly the chicken back and the wings were size of my little finger. We have been going here for 10 years and over the past few months it has drastically changed. The staff is not friendly, the food is awful AND WE WILL NOT BE RETURNING. I read more

Breakfast was awesome! Definitely worth a try! Staff were really friendly! Went back for dinner another day and it was also really good!

Came in on a Friday around 1:00, 15 minute wait, no big deal. Ordered corn dog and burger for the kids, plus 2 orders of chicken and waffles. After waiting 30 minutes, we hadn't seen our server since we ordered, so I asked another staff member to pack our food to go. They went to check and came back with "we'll try." Huh? I sent the fam to get ice cream at Boombalatti's while I waited for the food. 10 minutes later, our server brings the bags over (the *only* time we saw her after ordering) and info to pay at the register. The (very nice!) lady said "sorry it's been like this all day," which seems like something that should be addressed in the kitchen OR they could let customers know ahead of time? I understand being short-staffed and in the weeds, but dang. Paying $60 for soggy waffles, tasteless chicken, and a grey burger... we won't be back. I have them 2 stars because the people were nice, and I hate writing bad reviews for a small restaurant, but like damn, this was rough. read more

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Wonderful food and greater service!! I've been here multiple times for breakfast lunch and dinner and I have no complaints on any of them, yes, they are busy especially on weekends, but it's definitely worth the wait! read more

Having a name that rhymes only checks 2 boxes for me. This has to be my second favorite way to eat white gravy slathered over tan biscuits. I ordered the sawmill benedict, which comes with with gravy instead of hollandaise, and an unconventional twist always gets me going. The poached eggs reminded me of myself in that they were both called a perfect medium. The highlight for the table was the potatoes. The entire table loved their meal, which isn't our normal group dynamic. read more

Best grits around! Had a hankering for some grits so stopped by and got take out. Quick response and delicious. Next day I made some at home and just didn't compare! read more

Went here for a family breakfast. There were 8 of us seated right away. Our drink orders were taken promptly. Our server took our breakfast orders while answering any questions my parents had. We ordered chicken and waffles, some omelettes, potatoes, pancakes, and eggs. After a short wait our plates of happiness arrived. The chicken & waffles were a little different than expected and our server explained to us there was an issue with the batter. She brought us two new orders, compliments of Saw Mill. A nice surprise! Didn't expect that. We could definitely see and taste the difference. Very good. The biscuits and gravy my wife ordered was good. Our server did a great job ensuring our drinks were continuously topped off and engaged in small talk on occasion. Very good server. Overall a good breakfast experience for everyone. My nephew couldn't finish his steak omelette because of how big it was. He's a bottomless pit that never stops eating. Expectations were exceeded. We'll probably return here soon. read more

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The food was great home cooking and our waitress was super nice. Will be going back next we're there

Came for New Years breakfast, took a little bit to be seated but once seated the waitress took our orders. The food came out quickly for the 4 of us. The country ham and eggs was on point. The log cabin was enough for two people my husband said the French toast was the best he's had. read more

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My family and I would like to thank the staff and owner of Sawmill Restaurant in Hampstead, NC. Friday the 20th at around 3:30 pm, we were out in 2 separate vehicles traveling from Sneads Ferry to Hampstead with my 2 sisters, my 2 grandchildren, my son, and our fur-child, Tucker. I'm unsure of the name of the server but she was outstanding with her curb-side service. We each ordered plates and drinks and she went out of her way to make it convenient to all of us. My son served as our coordinator going in to place our orders. When we asked if we'd be able to have our tea refilled, she presented a full gallon of tea for us to share. With all that's going on, it's so comforting to find those people that just put their all into what they do. Thank you Sawmill for enabling our family to sit in our 2 cars with our windows down and have a delicious lunch filled with joy! God bless all of you! read more

Great local spot. Breakfast is amazing. Recommend the breakfast burger! Friendly staff. Clean restaurant and not too pricey. Food is fresh and cooking is consistently good! Have been there 5x and plan on heading back for a 6th soon. read more

This place had been a staple for years .. and it's always great. Whether you are looking for breakfast, plate lunches, or sandwiches, they have you covered . Food is always delicious and the servers are always great! My wife and I come in serval times a week. I could eat here everyday myself . read more

Our party chose seafood, bbq and grilled chicken. The sides did not seem as if they had been recently made--the marinated tomatoes and cucumbers, the slaw and the broccoli casserole to be specific. The limas and peaches were hard. Oysters and shrimp were good; the flounder was fair. The hush puppies and cocktail sauce were very good. The grilled chicken breast was tough. The bbq was plentiful but lacked seasoning. It was busy on a Sunday afternoon and everyone else's food looked fine. read more

I've only been in a couple times, so far, both times for a late lunch and not the least bit disappointed either time. Food reminiscent of great home cooking .... and plenty of it. Stopping for breakfast in the morning on my way back to upstate NY. Their breakfast menu is outrageous. Check it out. Great staff. All super friendly. read more

They are always SUPER busy, so be prepared to wait. Everyone is always nice and the servers are attentive. Old fashion country dinner ambiance and food. The hash omelet is fantastic! read more

The breakfast was excellent and plentiful. The service was fast and safe with COVID restrictions. read more

Sawmill Grill - $12 the Lumberjack. - Seafood Near Me - Hampstead, North Carolina

A nice place to eat with very nice people. I ordered a seafood combination that included fried shrimp and mahi with fries / slaw. The shrimp were good but the mahi was not very good. The rest of the table enjoyed their meals of hamburger and chicken fried steak. I bet this place would have been 5-stars if I had gone for breakfast. We will visit again. read more