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Sweet Old Bill's

3.7 (273 reviews)
ModerateBurgers, Barbeque, Bars
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Skillet corn bread appetizer
Lori C.

Sweet Old Bills a staple spot that's been on our list to try for quite a while. We had a rare Friday evening off so ventured over there. First, we were greeted with very friendly service from the host stand to our server. We ordered our drinks and entrees after taking probably too long to look at the menu. The restaurant was getting busy. We shared the skillet cornbread and I ordered the smoked meatloaf. Something unique to me and it sounded delicious. It was super tender and I could definitely taste the smoky flavor. It was a generous portion and I ended up taking some home. The skillet cornbread was hot and fresh although not quite as sweet as I like.

Stacey R.

Our waitress was one of a kind and super helpful! With a dairy allergy she was sure to check all of the ingredients and breads for me to make sure my order was okay with my allergen. This was SO greatly appreciated. My husband and I both ordered a burger. His was the basic plain burger, mine had chili and sale! I greatly enjoyed mine and the sweet potato fries. However, my husband was kind of disappointed that he couldn't order his burger to be cooked medium. Per the waitress they are all cooked well done, which is exactly what we received. I also would have liked it a little less done. Per the menu burgers are made to order, but per the staff this was not the case, which was slightly disappointing. Burgers with one side were about $13-15 each, which seems about average. However you could pay an additional $4 to double the meat on the burger!

Banana Pudding
Robert J.

My wife and I had a delicious lunch date there over the past weekend. The restaurant is very cozy and clean. The service was ok although they were a little slower than we would have liked in checking on things. We decided to split a few items to get a try of different foods. Their brisket nachos were phenomenal. The mixture of flavors was perfect and there was plenty of them to share. This could have been shared by 3-4 people without a problem. The pulled pork was flavorful on its own and even better with its sauce. The Mac and cheese was good but fairly standard. The sweet potato fries were crisp and had good flavor. The banana pudding for dessert was delicious and pretty generous portion.

Dana S.

I ordered the small smoked chicken, black eye peas & cheese grits. The chicken was seasoned good but was a bit DRY!! The black eye pea were good & did not taste like they were out of a can, the cheese grits were great too. The service was excellent. The restaurant had a cool vibe. Our service was good too.

Bar area
Kelsey R.

Went here on a Sunday after church and enjoyed a good meal with friends. Definitely can see why it's a local favorite. My pulled pork plate was great and loved the tomato pie and Mac and cheese! It was all delicious & served nice and steamy. My pulled pork was a little more fatty than I prefer and pulled lots of big pieces of fat out. I tried my kids chicken tenders and they were flavorful and tender. We also all enjoyed some mimosas with brunch and it was perfectly mixed with OJ and champagne. Feel is definitely bar scene but good for a midday lunch with the kids! Service was good. Ambiance is nothing fancy but that's not what we were looking for. Look forward to more Sunday brunches here!

Best nachos PERIOD
Dennis S.

Only negative is really the price on some of their items but they follow suit with other BBQ joints. And the service tends to be hit or miss. Now, the biggest pull with this place and, I kid you not, their nachos is the best. I'd put it up against anything in the state! The most important thing is they don't stack it up (which is the dumbest thing), they lay it out wide and low so more toppings and cheese hit the chips. The flavors, the sauces, the combination of everything leads you to a mouthgasm! Anything with pork belly here is amazing. Their apps are great as well. Overall this place is a great spot and offers unique items to appease anyone. PRO-TIP: Add pork belly and brisket to your nachos. It's a full meal in itself and that comes from me

Menu
Kimber C.

Service: Very friendly and knowledgeable. When I asked the waiter how the brisket was today he said it was coming out very juicy which is a good sign. I like that he was able to quickly provide a confident answer. The brisket was on point! Those were the best brisket nachos! (thanks Erik!). The fresh jalapeños were thick and spicy how I like them. The crème was a perfect balance. The chips were not soggy and delicious. The sweet potato fries were nice and crunch almost caramelized. The pork was good but better with the house BBQ. Yummy!! The Mac and cheese had a great creamy cheese texture which is great for little kids too. The ambience was also very cool. The floor still had the remnants of a garage. There was a nice breeze sitting at the concrete table top. While reviews say it's hit or miss, our visit was a definite hit!

Brisket, ribs, sweet potatoes and corn pudding
Melissa D.

Ordered the big boy combo with ribs and sliced brisket, corn pudding and sweet potatoes. Ribs were so overcooked I couldn't cut them apart. Brisket was a single slab sliced the wrong way, making it impossible to cut, and it was dry and overcooked. The sides were great. I won't be back.

Weekly bar specials
Danielle O.

Food: 4 I ordered an original pulled pork sandwich for my meal. I thought it would come with BBQ sauce on it. The waitress did bring me two types of BBQ sauce. I had a side of fries that were a little too soft for my liking. For dessert, I ordered the Bundt cake, which is what raises my original score of a 3 to a 4. So soft and the taste was chef's kiss. Service: 4 stars I didn't get my servers name but she was very attentive, but checked in just a little too often for me. I had asked about one of the wine selections, but she couldn't answer the question as she told me she was only 18. Before ordering the wine, I had ordered a lemon drop martini. While the martini was half full, I decided I also wanted to take advantage of the 1/2 price wine deal. My server put the order in, then kindly told me she couldn't bring the wine unless the martini was returned or finished. Unsure if this is a NC thing or just a restaurant rule, but I appreciated the precautions the restaurant was taking with one person having multiple drinks Ambiance: 4 stars cute somewhat "western" feel. Has a nice open community vibe especially at the bar area, which I didn't sit at but will try another time

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John H.

What a nice way to end 2024. While waiting for an order elsewhere to pick up, I stopped by SoB's for lunch. The service was stunning, back to the service I was use to. I am glad I gave Bill's a second chance after the non-service over the summer. The food was outstanding. The service was welcoming with frequent follow-up's. I look forward to going again. Please keep up the good work.

Vidalia Onion Dip
Mary R.

The food was absolutely fantastic! The waitress was very attentive and paid attention to our drinks and refills and anything we needed. The restaurant was way larger than it looks from the outside with plenty of room between tables and high backs to the booths to add privacy to your lunch date Will definitely be visiting again soon!

Brisket hash with scrambled eggs
Mike V.

Enjoyed a delicious brunch here on Sunday. They've got a seemingly tasty menu, though I can only speak on the brisket hash. When we arrived we were greeted by the hostess and seated quickly. The menu had several great sounding options, but the brisket hash called to me. I opted for my eggs scrambled rather than sunny side up. The order came out quickly in a heaping portion. I was only able to eat about half the order, and took the rest for a some amazing left overs the next morning: Service was friendly and quick with refills and attentive to our needs. Food was an amazing. Fun spot, I'll be back!

Spicy smoked wings
Yolanda T.

We made an impromptu visit to Sweet Old Bills on Monday Sep 9 for appetizers and drinks. Surprisingly it was a little busy for a Monday. It was our first time visiting and after reviewing the menu in advance it was great for what we were looking to eat. It was a little tricky finding the host stand because they have two entrances, the one facing Main Street and a side entrance from the parking lot. But it was obvious we were a bit turned around but it all worked out, btw..the host stand is near the parking lot entrance on the side. We ordered appetizers for the table which were shareable portions and adult drinks. We ordered the brisket loaded nachos, spicy smoke wings and the trio dip sampler. Everything was tasty and fine for a last minute get together for good food that wasn't too heavy. The place felt dark and it was dimly lit. It's definitely more of a place to hangout after work for drinks.

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Don't get the brisket! Dry and tough! No serrated knife to cut the meat. Service was great though.

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Black Powder Smokehouse - Jamestown

4.3(346 reviews)
4.9 mi
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Was in the area for business and this place was recommended by some of my Greensboro colleagues…read more The daily specials on my visit were brisket meatloaf or brisket chimichangas. Unfortunately when I arrived at 5:30 both were already sold out. I went with sliced brisket, collard greens and Gouda Mac & Cheese. Everything was excellent! Good smoke ring on the brisket, meat was very juicy and not dry. Only complaint would be that I prefer the stems removed from my collards, not a deal breaker, just my preference. All of the BBQ sauces were excellent as well. The atmosphere was awesome, loved the old vintage hometown feel. Can't wait for my next visit, I will arrive earlier to try and get the daily specials!

Such a great experience! I don't eat meat much, but took my brother to Black Powder on our Yelp CM…read more- Didn't let us down at all! The service was great with everyone there being super helpful and sweet to us first-timers. We ordered 1/4lb beef brisket (only my brother had that and really loved it!), sauced chicken wings, turkey sandwich with potato salad as a side, pulled pork sandwich with fries, and Smoked Gouda Mac&Cheese. Everything was delicious, especially the fries, turkey sandwich, Mac&Cheese, and the wings!! The place has a very warm atmosphere and we saw a lot of families enjoying their meals. Overall a great stop for anyone wanting to try Barbecue in the Triad area.

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4.4(295 reviews)
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We picked up BBQ Joe's today for me, my mom, and my husband, and the food was really good…read more George got the pulled pork sandwich combo with Joe's sauce and slaw, hushpuppies, and pink lemonade. I got the sliced beef sandwich combo with slaw, okra, and sweet tea. My mom just wanted peach cobbler and okra, and we added potato salad and banana pudding for ourselves. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. The pulled pork was tender and not dry. My sliced beef was juicy and seasoned well. The hushpuppies were good, crispy outside, soft inside. The fried okra was cooked right and not greasy. The potato salad surprised me in a good way, it had slices of bacon in it, which was different but actually really good. The banana pudding was good and creamy, and the peach cobbler was good too. Portions are generous. It's a lot of food for the price and definitely worth it. Service was good,we were in and out. No long wait. The ambience was good too. Nice spot, plenty of parking, easy to pull in and grab the food. No complaints at all when it comes to the service or the atmosphere. Overall, solid food, good service, good atmosphere. We'd definitely go back.

I remember trying - and liking - BBQ Joe's not long after moving to High Point, which makes it…read morepuzzling that I haven't been a more frequent visitor. Like most self-respecting barbecue joints, BBQ Joe's lets the food do the talking: the dining area is strictly utilitarian. They keep busy here, but the staff are very efficient, and you won't be waiting long for anything. While BBQ Joe's serves up the chopped or pulled pork that is synonymous with the Tarheel State, don't go looking for the classic Lexington-style experience. They have a variety of sauces as well as ribs, chicken, smoked turkey, and brisket. Stop in before 11, and you can feast on a variety of biscuits. For my most recent visit, I picked up a chopped brisket sandwich with white slaw, a side of hushpuppies, and a banana pudding. The food was prepped quickly and brought out with a smile. The brisket couldn't touch what I had in Texas, but for High Point, it was definitely respectable. Though not as smokey as I would have hoped for, the meat was tender, and the sandwich held plenty of it. That said, the house Joe's sauce runs a bit sweet, and you might want to add a dash of something spicier. While the ring-shaped hushpuppies were addictively crispy and delicious, the banana pudding rated as tasty but unremarkable. BBQ Joe's is a reliable option for good food and fast service. You can find better barbecue if you're inclined to travel, but for High Point proper, this is it.

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Magnolia Blue

4.3(337 reviews)
0.5 mi
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MB is a Gem. We have been patrons over the last 3 years and the Drinks, Food, Service and…read moreAtmosphere is always consistent. We thoroughly enjoyed the live music on Friday 1/16/2025, keep bringing this artist back. Lastly, GM Luke Martin is the heart and soul of this place...he works very hard and goes out of his way to make sure his customers are well taken care of. One of the most proactive GM's I have ever seen. Keep up the great work. James and Chrissy

Magnolia Blue was one of my favorite High Point eateries. Whether I went for weekend brunch or New…read moreYear's Eve dinner, I never had a bad meal there. It closed in early February for what were supposed to be renovations, only to reopen months later with a new name and a new concept, trading slightly upscale Southern for more upscale Italian. In some regards, this makes sense - it fills a void created by the closure of Lulu and Blu - but in other ways, it's a massive gamble. My wife and I went for our anniversary dinner, and while it was an overall pleasant experience, it also made us miss Magnolia. The higher price point is the chief culprit. Otto and Blue offers pastas in the $20s and entrees starting in the $30s, bread and olive oil not included. While we were celebrating an occasion that merited such a splurge, it's hard to imagine the restaurant remaining competitive at those prices once the sheen of newness wears off. Look past that, however, and Otto and Blue shines in both ambiance and service. It's classy without being stuffy, and the dark turquoise tones suit it well. Allison, a Magnolia Blue mainstay, was personable and attentive and provided excellent service throughout the meal. Otto and Blue's menu offers apps, salads, pastas, and entrees. It's predominantly Italian albeit with a few options for the steak-and-potatoes crowd. The dishes range from recognizably classic (rigatoni Bolognese) to conspicuously elevated (halibut piccatta). After mulling over several offerings, we went with the bread service, tagliatelle, and duck cacciatore. The food ranged from fairly good to outstanding. While $9 for bread is a tough pill to swallow, they executed it as well as they possibly could have: a hot, fresh ciabatta with tasty herb butter, olive relish, and a quality olive oil-balsamic combo as accompaniments. The cacciatore boasted a pair of duck legs confit, and while I'm usually no fan of dark meat poultry, these were prepared well with crispy skin and plenty of meat. For a typically hearty dish, the sauce seemed light (and a bit subdued), but that could be a consequence of serving atop polenta (more absorbent) rather than pasta. Speaking of pastas and sauces, the tagliatelle hit a nice balance of creamy and zesty without swimming in its white wine lemon sauce. Surprisingly, the highlight of the meal ended up being the dessert that Otto and Blue kindly offered as an anniversary gift. A scoop of vanilla bean gelato came adorned with a Biscoff cookie, a drizzle of olive oil, and a dash of salt. If salt and especially olive oil on ice cream seem vaguely blasphemous, don't knock it until you try it. Each bite was thoroughly delicious. It's a given that good food doesn't come cheap, but even so, Otto and Blue has no margin for error to justify what it charges. On food alone, it was close but not quite there. However, the overall experience made it worthwhile, and I have no regrets about dining here.

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Southern Roots

4.3(567 reviews)
4.8 mi
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This place... is one of our top two places in Jamestown. (The other is Simply Thai right across the…read morestreet.) Actually in the surrounding area too. Between excellent service, from the host to the kitchen staff, and being a bright, cheery place decorated in a modern farmhouse feel (only complaint is the HARD seating), we love this place. The food is always delicious and seasoned perfectly with FLAVOR. For the appetizer, the Salad Pizza is absolutely scrumptious and was recommended by our server our first visit here last year. Honestly, it keeps bringing us back. The flavors are incredible. It has feta, mozzarella, topped with organic greens, shaved onions, tossed in a lemon/dijon dressing with shaved parmesan. It's a flavor bomb in the mouth. The meatloaf, is to die for. If you're a meatloaf eater this is for you. It's so tender and juicy and perfectly seasoned. Melts in your mouth and the sauce on top is the perfect blend of sweet and savory to top it off. For my two sides this time I chose the fried brussels sprouts and the greens. The greens are always seasoned perfectly and the brussels sprouts were crispy and full of flavor. They tasted even better dipped in my meatloaf sauce so that was a win-win. My boyfriend had the special which was short ribs. For his two sides, he had greens and green beans. The short rib was perfectly tender and absolutely delicious full of flavor and moist for him. The green beans and the greens were also perfect as well full of flavor, just enough fat and butter. It's a great little date spot or a family dinner. They also have outdoor seating covered with umbrellas. There's a bar inside with a TV if you choose to go watch sports and the food here is always on point full of flavor and makes you want to come back and try more things on the menu. You can't go wrong at southern roots.

We just had lunch at Southern Roots and really enjoyed it! I had the grilled chicken panini with…read moresweet potato fries, and my coworker got the Jackson with squash--both were super good. The waitress was friendly and polite, and the place itself was nice and clean. It was a little loud inside, but nothing too crazy. I get takeout from here pretty often, and the food is always consistently good. I didn't get it this time, but I love their grilled Thai shrimp--it's definitely one of my favorites! Definitely one of my go-to spots!

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Frady’s Taphouse & Eatery - Veggie quesadilla

Frady’s Taphouse & Eatery

4.4(141 reviews)
0.1 mi
•$$

Don't let the small, unassuming appearance fool you: If you're looking for some dang good food, a…read morefull belly, and good service, Frady's is your place! We've been a few times but I've been too busy eating to do pictures or a review in the past. Tonight, I had a craving for a good burger and knew Frady's would hook me up. Despite the restaurant being packed, we were seated within a few minutes of arrival, and greeted with a smile. Service was kind and prompt our entire visit. I started off with a glass of whiskey, which is a nice treat since they have a comprehensive and fairly priced list of options. It's a nice way to try something (especially among the allocated options) that you might not have at home. For food, we got the Frady's ultimate cheeseburger and the All-American cheeseburger. Both were huge, served fresh, and fantastic. They really use fresh high-quality meat here and it shows. My wife also had had a side salad which was delicious and fresh, and I enjoyed the perfectly crispy tots. I've never had a disappointing meal here, and continue to recommend it to friends. They could use a larger location (a good problem to have because their popularity is well-earned) but otherwise I have nothing but praise!

Lunch to-go was incredibly speedy and tasty! The brisket was good and very smokey. I do prefer a…read morelittle more bbq sauce and slaw with my brisket sandwiches - but that's personal preference and next time I'll request it! The chips were sooo good with the ranch! Can't wait to try other options!

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Frady’s Taphouse & Eatery - Vibrant interior

Vibrant interior

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Smoked brisket salad

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