Despite living in asheboro, we've only visited this gem once. It's 100% a mistake on our part. Each…read moremeal comes with smashed potatoes and slaw--I don't try the slaw (I don't like it...picky eater problems) but my husband said it was fantastic! It had crunch instead of being too wet or too mushy. The smashed potatoes were very good! Potatoes served like that aren't usually my thing but they were delicious and well seasoned. I ordered the shrimp and corn while my husband got the crab cakes. Some places are mostly filling with hints of crab, Full Moon was the opposite--maximum amount of crab with the right amount of "cake". The shrimp was great and perfectly steamed. The corn came out piping hot! The service was fantastic. The seating is mostly bar tops which is cool and allows for the service to be seamless. Honestly it felt like a beach vacation on a Tuesday. Our next visit will be on a Tuesday so I can try the all you can eat crab legs.

New to the area and heard this was a great place to get fish n chips so when a friend invited me to…read moremeet her for lunch on a Friday, I was super excited to try it. Inside is a huge bar and looks like all seating is at the bar. It had a Key West/marine/beach vibe to it and they play great music. The staff was attentive and friendly. Was given their house potatoes and Cole slaw with the Fish n Chips and everything was delicious. Very generous portions, food comes out hot and cooked perfectly. My second visit was just as delightful. Had the Shrimp Boil platter with corn, sausage and garlic toast. It was super yummy! Highly recommend!

If I could give this place ten stars, I would. You will have a wait when you get there, and you…read morewill wait no matter how long it takes. You cannot find a better place for a meal, or more kind folks running the place from top to bottom. And if your plate is too big to finish, feel free to take it home, because you'll want to save room for dessert. Magnolia 23 is a staple in our household. So long as we've lived within a 30 minute drive, it has been a great place for a Sunday lunch, or any other meal within the hours they are open. They treat you like family from the very start with the way that they take names for the line. It's natural to start a conversation with the people around you, because everyone has the same end game - a great meal. Once you're seated, it's never long before a waitress comes and takes your drink order. The menu for the day is posted on Facebook and written on the board on the wall, along with the sides and dessert options. There's no menus because it's a meat and two sides, plus a bread of either roll or cornbread. The seating is tables and chairs, although some areas have couches for seating, which is a nice change of pace. Today I got stewed beef with sides of mac and cheese, yams, and bread choice was cornbread. My other half got the country style steak, with sides of cabbage and rice with gravy, and bread of cornbread. The littles shared a fried chicken plate with side of mashed potatoes with gravy. They divided and conquered their food so fast I forgot to snag a picture of it. The stewed beef was perfection. So tender, and the juices went well with the cornbread. The yams were expertly spiced, and prepared with so much love. The mac and cheese was delicious, so I offered some to my youngest who promptly stole the rest of it. I did sample the country style steak, and it was so delicious that none was spared. I cannot wait to eat my leftover stewed beef later this week, as I knew I wanted to save room for dessert. We ordered two fried apple pies, and a slice of Hershey bar cake. Be careful with the fried pies - the filling turns into molten lava when heated, so despite the fact that you'll want to take the largest first bite, please be patient and spare your taste buds from their imminent demise by letting it cool a minute. The spices on the apple filling on the fried pies were perfect, and I savored every bite that I stole from my husband. My dessert was the Hershey bar cake, which I split with one of my littles. It didn't have a thick layer of icing, which was great. The cake had a nice crumb, and was sweet without being overly sweet. If you haven't been here yet, make sure to take note of their hours and then take a trip to Asheboro. Once you've finished your meal, feel free to take a stroll around downtown and know that you've just had the best meal around. Magnolia 23 is worth the price and worth the wait, because you will be blessed by the whole experience.

Magnolia 23 used to be good, which makes our experience tonight all the more disappointing. We…read morespent $50 on a meal that none of us particularly wanted to eat, and the decline in quality was hard to overlook. My husband ordered the country fried steak, which appeared to be made from low quality ground beef and was covered in thick, gelatinous gravy. My daughter's chicken pie looked and tasted like it had been sitting around for days. It was dried out, bland, and had an unpleasant, almost gritty texture. My chicken and dumplings were passable, but only after adding enough hot sauce to give them some flavor. The sides tasted like they came straight from a can, and the rolls seemed no different from something you could pull out of the grocery store freezer section. I understand that operating a small, independent restaurant is challenging, particularly when costs are rising and customers have less disposable income. I genuinely want places like Magnolia 23 to succeed. But cutting corners on food quality while continuing to charge prices that represent a meaningful expense for a family is not a sustainable solution. What bothered me most wasn't any single dish. It was the overall impression that quality and value are no longer priorities. This didn't feel like a kitchen having an off night. It felt like a fundamental change in what the restaurant is serving. The dining room was nearly empty, and unfortunately, after tonight, I can understand why. When families choose to spend $50 eating out, they deserve a meal that feels worth the expense. We certainly didn't get that tonight. I hope Magnolia 23 can find its way back to what made it good in the first place. I'd much rather support a local restaurant than a chain, but supporting local businesses shouldn't mean accepting poor quality food at a premium.

Bar food done right…read more Wife had a bacon cheeseburger and I had a fried chicken salad. The food was good and taste. Restaurant had typical bar atmosphere and was surprisingly clean. Thr only real improvement needed was the staff. The waitress was not very attractive and we had to flag her done when we needed something.

Excellent spot for live music and just a kickback spot with pool tables available. Usually have…read moregood drink specials and the food is solid as well.

Ok friends. This is my shortest review in history. What I'm about to say tells it all…read more THE TABLE I hope you understand. No pictures.

Well, I didn't have a great experience here yesterday, sadly, I had to drive over an hour for a DMV…read moreappointment, so I looked online and this place was highly rated. I had already chosen my "carved turkey Reuben sandwich", yum, when I first went at around 12:30-the line was out the door, so went to my appointment, hoping I could get back by the 230 close time. Returned at about 215 yay, and happily walked right up to the counter to order my lunch, when I was told they were out of carved turkey (the way the server explained it sounded like an ingredient in the Reuben was out, not the actual turkey. I asked if the "simple turkey sandwich" had carved turkey, and I was told no, it was deli meat-deli meat is so processed and unhealthy. I was super disappointed. So I opted for a Smashburger after asking how they liked it and she said it was "delicious". Well, it's not a Smashburger. It's a double burger on a nothing special bun. I was going to take the bun off and eat it with a knife and fork, and I was looking for those yummy crispy edges on a authentic Smashburger. They didn't exist. This was a double cheeseburger with very thick patties. I think they were grass fed so kudos to them for that,, but it was incredibly dry sadly, and when I saw that the bun had been toasted with butter, I put it back on and had a couple more bites, but was super disappointed-and trust me nobody loves a great cheeseburger more than I but now I love smash burgers as well!. I also ordered the Orzo cucumber and feta salad (as well as the french fries) on the side and while it was OK, it was nothing special. French fries were just meh. After all the stellar reviews I had I was very surprised that they would make a double cheeseburger and call it a Smash-burger-I wish these restaurants would stop doing that, it's misleading, other restaurants do this too. And for the money I spent, I should've just gone to Shake shack! I DO think it's worth a second chance, and I will say everybody there was very kind on the Service level and it's an adorable, really beautiful spot and vibe ! I strolled around and looked at the merchandise afterwards. So hopefully I'll be back but just super disappointed I didn't have a nice meal and left hungry.

First off the service and hospitality is phenomenal from the start. Could not have better people…read more You feel right at home. Great little dive bar atmosphere with zero pretentiousness. Had the wings they were incredible saw someone eating the pizza and it looked amazing. Prices were really good but again and I can't understate the CHEERS atmosphere in this place

We appreciate a place informed about food allergies! We had a few different things: hot Italian…read moresub, cheeseburger and spinach dip. We rated the cheeseburger and dip as pretty good. The Italian was just ok due to the ham being thick sliced and being honey ham which isn't what we usually expect on an Italian. Overall though pretty good and thanks to our nice server.

Guys! If you are looking for good seafood that's local, check these guys out! Service and food…read moreare always a ten!!! We enjoy the grilled salmon with baked potato and slaw. Dinning area is huge! Parties could easily be accommodated in a decent sized room. The decor is very unique with trophies hanging all around. You will not be disappointed!!! Pics to come!

This was the first time that we had eaten at the American Roadhouse in Asheboro. Everyone had been…read moretelling us how good it was. The food was wonderful, the service was fast and the waitress was very nice and helpful. We definitely recommend!

Came in for lunch today and wanted to try a burger and their Chicago Dog since I haven't seen a…read moreChicago Dog on any menus in the area. First thing I noticed was how clean the place looked and the lady who greeted me was super friendly and attentive along the way. I ordered the Classic American Burger with extra cheese, no onions and the Chicago Dog Combo with crinkle fries and a Sweet Tea. The sweet tea is very sweet. The burger was delicious on a grilled bun, seasoned perfectly, and they use the good pickles. The only thing I didn't like about the burger was that the cheese was not melted. The Chicago Dog is really good and it's a grilled dog on a grilled bun with tomatoes, pickles, jalapeños, onions and mustard and sprinkled with celery salt on top. Yummy! The fries were good but needed to be cooked a little bit longer for my liking. Not very crispy. No seasoning added. Everything was made to order and came out hot. They have a large menu and I will be back to try more. I would recommend.

Quaint Mom & Pop burger spot. Very open with old school charm. We tried the classic with Cajun…read morefries, Gyro with Cajun fries and the King. The King was very interesting. It wasn't gross but unique. You could taste the ingredients separately. I liked the PB and Banana with honey. Classic taste on a toasted bun. The glitzy was cook perfectly with slits to hold the sauce. It wasn't horrible. However the burger was flat. Definitely boxed mean with no seasoning. It was massive and cooked well/even. I loved their massive pickle chips. The Gyro was also precooked and tasteless, more like Steakums vs a shredded lamb. We were told the Cajun fries were curly but they were regular fries with seasoning. The fries were massive and thick. Unfortunately, over cooked due to sizing. Our waiter was cool. Laid back and chill. Spot gives dinner vibes.

Me and my family recently stopped by for a late lunch after the zoo. This was the perfect spot to…read moregrab something to eat after walking around the zoo. We started with the spinach dip and everyone loved it. It came with these toasted bread bites that had a great seasoning and crunch to them. They kind of reminded me of an everything bagel but as a bread bite. This paired really nicely with the hot spinach dip. They also have a ton of coffee and tea options. I was a little bummed that did not have fountain sodas. My sister got a smoothie and really liked it. For my entree I got the Italian flatbread. It was a really nice combination of flavors with the sausage and peppers. I sampled my boyfriend's flatbread (pickled) and thought it was great as well! They have a large variety of options, perfect for a group like my family with different tastes. Everyone enjoyed it and agreed we'd have to come back when in the area!

Brewskie's offerings are quite expansive, with a HUGE selection of flatbreads, wraps, quesadillas,…read moresides, smoothies, coffees, teas, as well as, much to my confusion, cosmetic treatments such as facials, waxes, and massages. I really didn't know what to make of it all, and worried the food wouldn't be very good, since their focus seemed split in several directions. However, I tried several different things on the menu, and most of them did not disappoint. We split a Green Bacon Flatbread and Cajun Chicken Quesadilla, and I also got a side of mac and cheese and a strawberry smoothie. The flatbread was pretty good, although it did JUST taste like bacon. I ate it with ranch, which they do well. I suspect their other flatbreads (which they have a LOT of) are less one-note, but I'll never know, because I would just order this one again. The quesadilla was great, and the chicken was well-seasoned. They also season the outside of the tortilla, and I appreciated the extra kick of flavor. This came with sour cream and a salsa verde. The mac and cheese was mild, creamy, and chock full of pepper. Usually I like a sharper cheese flavor, but I enjoyed it. Smoothies were extremely cheap (under $5 for a 16 oz), but unfortunately we got what we paid for. They were wayyyy too sweet for our tastes, and not a lot of any fruit flavors came through. Our server was kind, attentive, and quick. The interior was very spacious and I noticed several people with laptops out doing work while they drank coffee. It's a nice space.

Food is always good. Only thing that could be better is there are quite a few flys in the…read morerestaurant need to place like a light or something to fix that issue. Service was good.

Food was amazing! Everything else was.. questionable…read more You seat yourself which was extremely confusing. Service also seemed like they had no idea what they were doing and who was doing what. Another server sat us, took our drink orders, then another server came along to take our drink orders again and asked us if we got drinks in. We were brought the wrong food at a point. Instructions were also unclear about paying and we couldn't find our server so we had to grab someone else to do so. It was a cute place at a very convenient location, they just really need to get their stuff together internally.

This is the best little restaurant!! We go almost biweekly…read morefor the turkey melt on sourdough!! Homemade chips and ranch. Home cooked options! They have just about everything. Nice dinning area. Attentetive staff. Old building! This is Asheboro history! check them out!!

Would love to tell you about the food but we never got to order anything but water…read more Seated quickly hostess was very friendly waited about 10 mins and a girl came over and asked what we want to drink. No hi hello just direct to the point. Asked about the drink included that was on the specials and was told rudely no it's after 3 it needs to be wiped off the board Brought back our waters. We tried to order then but she walked away. We called after her but she kept going. She went and loaded up a tray of food for another server. Then started bagging up to-go orders We were left to wonder was she really our waitress or just helping someone else? Was at least 10-15 more mins no one else came and she was still bagging to-go so we left We tried