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    The Dining Experience

    3.9 (98 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Salmon Croquette breakfast
    Teneya S.

    I was in the area, so I decided to try them out. It's a no for me! Pictures speaks volumes... and I don't mean that in a good way!! You can literally see only four potatoes with a few crumbs in the picture straight from the kitchen!! Wasn't good at alll!!! Spend your money elsewhere in the area because this establishment is not it!

    Dj D.

    We were greeted and seated fairly quickly. The pineapple mimosa was only $5. 2 out of 3 people thought it was the good. The food was reasonable priced. The fried green tomatoes were fresh and delicious. The breading was light and seasoned well. Everyone thought the food was filling and worth the price. The breakfast potatoes were not a fave but everything else was good. The waitress was attentive and friendly. The vibe is casual, cozy. There are cute booths, a high table, and regular tables. The menu includes breakfast/brunch and lunch/dinner entrees. There are also cocktails and non alcoholic drinks in the menu

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    Meme R.

    Great place for Breakfast/Brunch! I had an amazing waitress that was very attentive even though they were the only one working today. The place had a nice crowd but wasn't too crowded. The music selection was great. The food was amazing. Definitely will come back again and also recommend.

    Katrina W.

    I had a great experience. The food was good, prepared well and came out in a timely manner. The restaurant was clean. Not busy at my time of visit The waitress was really sweet. I do plan to go back.

    Pictures of the pasta given. One shrimp cut into three pieces as well as ONE piece of overcooked steak and chicken cut into cubes

    The Experience Pasta was horrible not worth $29. I was beat out of my money. I am so disappointed and will never go back. The fried tomatoes were beyond bland with no garnish or appealing. They didn't have collard greens or Mac and cheese. I hate I wasted $100 at this establishment. Keith Lee exaggerated in my opinion. I had to pay extra for extra sauces that were half filled. See photos. Diner

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    Tamatha L.

    Our server, Morgan With The Long Hair, was incredible! Super efficient, friendly, and speedy. The food...excellent. Prepared perfectly. Simple, good, real. The ambiance was just fine. Super points for cleanliness. Overall casual and relaxed. Hubby and I are definitely coming back. Only con, it's been open for ~a year and we just found it. recommending to family and friends.

    Dining Coffee (Was delicious!)
    Fredricka S.

    1st time visiting was for Sunday brunch. They have a nice size dining area but nothing fancy in terms of decor; however, they offer on-site parking which is a plus! Upon entering we were seated immediately (around 10:30 am) and our server came shortly thereafter. There are no brunch specials or bottomless mimosas but the food was decent and the service was great! I give The Dining Experience a solid 3.5 stars! I would definitely give them another try!

    Fired Fried Green Tomatoes
    Deja S.

    Our server was great! I believe her name was Terry. The restaurant was clean and had a nice vibe. The food tasted good with the exception of 2 items that weren't my personal favorite. The salmon had a bit of a fishy taste rather than a fresh taste. The grits had a broth like base rather than a creamy one (personally I prefer creamy). The waffles were nice and soft. The fried green tomatoes were amazing. Crispy and flavorful. I would go back to try other items on the menu.

    Strawberry waffles, eggs, sausage, hash browns
    Kevin E.

    The food was excellent. We had catfish and grits, strawberry waffles, eggs sausage, and hasbrowns. Everything was amazing! Great service. The food came quickly and hot. The price is affordable. I will definitely be back.

    Shrimp & Grits
    Theresa M.

    The food, service, atmosphere was INCREDIBLE. And that does not even touch on how good the food was! I got the shrimp and grits; grilled shrimp. Was the right amount of EVERYTHING. The grits were creamy, shrimp beyond flavorful. The sauce they add on top of the grits was SO GOOD. The hubby got a catfish platter; he was having a hard time choosing between the catfish and fried chicken. With the waitresses recommendation he opted for the catfish. Let me just say she was right about it being the best. I've never tasted or had catfish so crisp, delicious, and moist! It's clearly a big hit since others had ordered it. I was surprised how empty it was, but they did say the weekend was packed. If you're in the area, or just visiting DO NOT PASS THIS.

    Shrimp and Grits Brunch
    Brittany M.

    Came on a Sunday around 10 am , didn't need a reservation and was promptly seated. This place is a lot bigger than what it used appears to be on the outside. Great music , clean and cute decor. I didn't get a drink but friend got a mimosa she liked it they have different kinds like one with cotton candy. I got the chicken and waffle and friend got shrimp and grits. I liked it ! The shrimp and grits were good ! My waffle was blueberry ! It was soft and fluffy service was prompt and friendly . Only thing they were out of Mac and cheese bummer ! But i would love to return to explore the menu

    Wings/Chicken and Dining French Toast Brunch
    Steph P.

    Food and service was amazing! We ordered the wings & French toast, pork chops, eggs, season fries, grits, and peach/mango mimosa!

    Cheeritza S.

    Been here 1.5 times. First time was for brunch, I had the salmon platter for $20. Now for that amount you'd think you'd get a decent size piece of salmon, but it was a slither. A well seasoned piece, but a slither nonetheless. I had a side of breakfast potatoes & eggs. My bew had the fried catfish & grits and his mom had the shrimp & grits. The Cajun sauce was lightly drizzled on top & the grits were basic. Came here a 2nd time and there were some complications with the seating situation, so we left. Beforehand, we had the salty fried green tomatoes & stale salmon egg rolls that was supposed to come with sweet chili sauce. However, we all agreed that it was definitely BBQ sauce. Lol For the price, the food wasn't worth it. The ambience was ok, but seating is tight. Givin them a three, because the servers were decent. The last server was just doin as she was told re: seating.

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    We had an impromptu lunch with The Dining Experience & we were not disappointed. Everything we had was amazing & service was top notch.

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    Great food and customer service 10/10 I wish they had DoorDash but coming into the restaurant is ok too

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    I was disappointed in the portion size and flavor of my salmon croquettes, grits, eggs and biscuit. I have had better food.

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    Kiss My Gritz - Catfish and grits

    Kiss My Gritz

    3.8(38 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    The food was delicious! Chrissy was our server, you should ask for. She has exceptional customer…read moreservice skills. We waited close to 50 minutes for our food to arrive. Chrissy went over and beyond to encourage management to do what was necessary to make it right. Otherwise, this review would have gone another way. Ordered a peach mimosa that I was not super happy with (requested light peach sauce). If you like a very sweet drink, it may have been perfect for you. The restaurant is small and clean. Give it a try. Let us know what your thoughts are. I feel that since it's still new, the vibe has yet to arrive.

    I've visited this establishment twice. The waitress was pleasant and friendly both times, but…read moreunfortunately the issues came from the cooks and management. The first time, I dined in with my son and also ordered fish and grits to go. About 10 minutes after receiving my meal, I got the to-go order, but the cooks refused to separate the fish from the grits. As a result, I had to cut my meal short and leave so the fish wouldn't become soggy. The second visit was with my husband. I ordered the grit bowl exactly as listed on the menu. I was told the onions and peppers came on the potatoes instead of the grits, which was fine because I mainly wanted the spinach anyway. When the meal arrived, there was no spinach. The waitress checked with the cooks, and they claimed the spinach did not come with the meal, even though it was clearly listed on the menu. They then attempted to charge extra for it, despite it being included in the advertised price. I also asked to speak with a manager, but no manager ever came out. Unfortunately, the poor communication and lack of customer service from the kitchen staff and management overshadowed what could have been a much better experience.

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    Hero - Chocolate Glazed Brioche Doughnuts

    Hero

    4.6(28 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    Friends were meeting here and I was intrigued. Interesting reviews and pictures…read more So decided to get there early and was not disappointed, except for one thing and it was kind of understandable. What I loved... The cute and engaging decor, very bright and colorful. I found a new favorite donut with their gluten-free red velvet. Moist and delicious Their signature dish of the egg on top of the hash browns was yum. Yum. The chunks of potatoes are crispy and the eggs were cooked just right. There was enough hash browns there that I saved some and cooked more eggs the next day at home Although my husband didn't like his scrambled eggs because he says they were as flat and not fluffy. And they were not very busy when we arrived and had additional staff come in as their peak hour approached around 9:00. The gal that was doing it all had to stop and make coffee and I think she rushed it a little bit because it wasn't hot and it was bitter... She gladly warmed it up for me and when she topped it off it wasn't as bitter

    Parking: Free Located @ Trillith in Fayettville…read more This meal was really delicious, seasoned well, I was expecting whole a Hashbrowns but I got some cube potatoes that were slightly crispy on the outside & warm & tender on the inside, a half of a friend egg was on top, ai was definitely shocked to see half of an fried egg. It had peppers, onions, jalapeños & some crack sauce. All the flavors, spices & crack sauce just mixed all well together. The crack sauce is mato based. Customer service was good as the cashier answered most of my questions. I would definitely visit HERO again 4

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    The Studio Cafe - Waffle

    The Studio Cafe

    4.2(247 reviews)
    5.2 mi
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    If I could give this place 10 stars, I would…read more My fiancée found a December promotion on Instagram -- half off their buffet -- and after a little persistence getting someone on the phone to verify it, we were on our way. Let me be very clear: the drive was 100% worth it. From the moment we arrived, the entire experience felt elevated. The seating, the staff, the food, the live pianist, the atmosphere, even the other guests -- everything worked together to create one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. And the food... I absolutely gorged myself on that buffet, with zero regrets. From the main selections to the dessert station -- which featured authentic bananas foster -- every single bite was incredible. The quality, the presentation, the flavor -- all of it was just out of this world. Honestly, part of me doesn't even want to write this review because I want to make sure I get a seat again next Christmas. But it would be a crime not to share how special this place is. I can't speak on anything outside of their dinner service, but if you go just for that, I promise you -- you will not, you cannot, leave disappointed. I would put money on that.

    Driving up to this place is an old school converted to an elegant upscale restaurant and buffet…read more So when you walk in the restaurant area I was first surprised and amazed my the ambience. Because the outside DOES not match the inside. The seating, atmosphere and the music is pleasant and relaxing. The staff is super friendly and pleasant. The food was really amazing. And they have crab legs with the buffet (which I don't eat) but it's included too. I also had the Lemon Drop Coctail, which was the best! They also had a cute little dessert bar that included the miniature sweet potato pie! That was eye rolling, lip smacking, slap the chef good! Overall I really enjoyed myself here. I will be coming back here and telling my friends about it. Great job Studio Cafe!!!

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    Macaroni & cheese is bomb dot com! Crab legs, shrimp, seafood casserole.

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