Sold and closed 15 March 2026. Sorry to see it go. Had pretty good food and service although…read moreinterior was getting somewhat dated.

For a small town restaurant it checked all the boxes. The menu was varied and offered something for…read moreeveryone, food was hot and fresh, portions were generous, service was friendly and efficient, the restaurant and bathrooms were clean pleasant. Their take out service was booming. It is not fine dining but if I lived here I would be a regular I bet.

Last week, I found myself in western North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte, for a running event…read morein Gastonia. That said, my hotel and dining radius leaned more toward Kings Mountain, NC, so that's where this story actually takes place. I arrived a bit early, checked into the hotel, swung by the venue to grab my packet, chatted with a few fellow runners, and then the most important question of the evening came up. Where are we eating? After a little web surfing, I landed on a spot called 238 Cherokee Grill. It was conveniently located near both the venue and the hotel, which immediately put it in the lead. My friend Jeff and I pointed ourselves in that direction. It was a Friday night, and the place was buzzing. We were told there would be about a 10-minute wait for a table. That slowly stretched into more like 15 to 20 minutes, but when two seats opened up at the bar, we made a quick executive decision and grabbed them. The bartender checked in fairly quickly, despite being clearly slammed. Once we had their attention, we ordered right away to keep things moving. I went with the classic burger, upgraded with lettuce, mushrooms, grilled onions, and a side of fries, ordered medium. Jeff went with the Smothered Chicken. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time, and everything hit the bar hot. The burger leaned a little more medium-rare than medium, which honestly worked in my favor. Good flavor, solid burger. The fries were hot and crispy, exactly how I wanted them after a day of travel and packet pickup. No complaints from either of us. Portions were solid, and the prices felt fair for what you get. The only real downside was that initial wait. There isn't much of an entryway to hang out in, and with the cold weather outside, that part wasn't exactly comfortable. That said, the staff was friendly, the service was solid, and the overall experience was a win. Would I go back if I'm in the area again? Yep. The menu had a few other things that caught my eye, and I'd happily give them a shot next time.

We came here on an early Sunday evening on our way back from a weekend getaway. The restaurant was…read morevery clean and spacious, and the seats were very comfortable. I ordered the vegetable quesadilla which came out very hot and was plentiful. The server was attentive, and the food came out very quickly, even though there were several guests there. There was a separate bar area that was not noisy and TVs were around the restaurant. We'll definitely go back if we are in the area again.

Waffle House is our go to food for after the casino! It was great atmosphere. The tea was packed…read morebut still moving at a great pace and the people were all friendly. The service was good and quick, again perfect when you're starving and wanting to get back to your hotel room.

We were visiting from the west coast where Waffle House isn't a thing so we had to stop and give it…read morea try. Honestly it was an underwhelming experience. It was a pretty crusty place. The food was very basic and not of quality ingredients. It was expensive for what you get. We all got eggs + toast + hash browns and sausage and it was +$50. The service was good but besides that I think I'd pass next time and find a more authentic diner.

The food was excellent. The service was on point. The ambiance was bright and noisy, which was…read moreperfect.

Webb Custom Kitchen - Gastonia 10:45am Mothers Day…read more My son asked me where I wanted to go for Mother's Day. I had been to Webb a few times. I thought he would enjoy the theme, environment/vibe so that was my suggestion! Of course they didn't let us down lol! He was looking up the movie that was playing on the screen with Barbara Stanwick and a young Kirk Douglas. We loved the music they had playing as well so many memories wow what a throwback! We were seated upstairs and had a wonderful view of the screen, not to mention the activities in the kitchen down below. Really it's the best seat if you call for reservations! We ordered off of the brunch menu for main dishes, I told him he absolutely had to try a couple of the appetizers! We had fried green tomatoes, and the angry lobster to start. Both were absolutely wonderful and exactly what I expected so definitely consistent. We ordered two Benedict dishes. I got the crabcake Benedict and he got the eggs with ham. Everything was very good, but when it comes to crabcakes, I can't lie. Nothing compares to 131 main so the size of the Crabcakes - I was a bit disappointed. Don't get me wrong. They were fresh, but too thin and the flavor and texture were not to my personal preference. The crab kind of got lost in all the other ingredients. I would definitely try a different dish next time. I ordered a side of bacon, perfectly cooked and great flavor. Along with the side of their mac & cheese, which has always been a favorite. I love the combination of cheeses that they use. It's such a treat! Lastly, we had to have their Parmesan truffle fries. Again consistent, excellent! They are always busy so reservations are required versus recommended to be honest. But we parked for free across the street because we were there early. Sadly, neither one of us had room for dessert, but their desserts are so good and the helpings are huge. Maybe next time!

Delicious My first time but definitely not my last. The…read moreCollards were perfect for me as I love vinegar in my greens so it was a welcome add. The mac and cheese not my style. Catfish on point and fresh. Loved the space. Comfortable and welcoming. The server was a rockstar. He made excellent recommendations and told me about the Mac and Cheese. I took the chance as he shared some love it and others don't, it depends on your expectations. Overall, highly recommend

Our server was fantastic--I wish I could recall his name--and he truly made the experience worth…read morethe stop. Beyond the excellent service, however, everything else was incredibly mediocre and overpriced. While the atmosphere is kitschy and I appreciate the attempt at a modern, California-influenced diner model, the food simply doesn't live up to the hype. The flavors are flat and tired. The pasta is run-of-the-mill, and the tomato sauce tasted as though someone had just blended a can of tomatoes and poured it straight onto the dish. High-quality touches like the blue cheese crumbles in my salad or the buffalo mozzarella on my chicken parm couldn't make up for the lack of depth in the actual cooking. To make matters worse, the blue cheese dressing was watery. My first glass of wine was slightly stale and shorted on the pour--clearly the dregs of an old bottle. This was confirmed when my second glass arrived much fuller and significantly fresher; it was obvious someone was just trying to empty a bottle that had been open for a week. Others in our group ordered burgers, which came out charred to a crisp, leathery, and barely edible despite being ordered medium. Aside from our wonderful server, this place is a definitive skip given the prices they are charging.

Got a BLT basket. BLT was great! Place was clean & staff very nice! Will definitely come back…read morehere!! Nice stop!!

It's Friday afternoon, so I made my way up Bessemer City Road to McDonald's Family Restaurant this…read moreafternoon for the best burger around! Had to call probably 20 times to get through, but it was worth it! Confirmed they were extra busy today! I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Because I'm on a keto diet, I dismantled it and made a salad to go with the grilled chicken. So good! Mom had her usual hamburger basket with chili and coleslaw. She lives the hamburger meat and the chili! She had me wrap up the half she didn't finish for tomorrow! As always my friend at the window is so friendly and nice! They have a great team there, even though on Facebook they call themselves the "inmates.". No waiting in line at the window!

Stopped in at the SoCo Grille York today and they had smoked brisket…read more All the other food was excellent and the service was exceptional!! But that smoked brisket was the toughest that I have ever eaten. (I tried). The regular brisket plate that that my wife had was really tender and had great flavor. The smoked... not so much. My dogs enjoyed it!!

We had a late lunch here today. Our server Maria was fantastic. We had the blackened grouper…read moredinners. I had sides of corn fritter casserole and redskin mashed potatoes. It was all scrumptious! Maria recommended the raspberry swirled cheesecake. We had to take that to go since we didn't have any room. Ok, so a mere 3.hours later I just attacked it and it was just as good as the rest of the food. The ambience was casual, fun. My guy had a Kentucky Mule that was also quite good and had a nice aftertaste. Highly recommended. *I want Maria to wait on us every time!

Norman's Cafe is old school. Food is great and feels and tastes like eating good home cooking…read more Everything was solid, food, prices, service and cleanliness were all top notch. Highly recommend the chicken pie.

This is a small town cafe with all the perks. Me and my friend came in for lunch after a long hike…read more We ordered cheeseburgers, onion rings, and mozzarella sticks. We devoured as much as we could fit! The service was kind and quick and the food was everything you'd expect from a small town cafe. Everyone knew the regulars and we still felt at home. If we hike out that way again we definitely will be back!

We had such a great experience here! We came in during the last hour before closing (which always…read moremakes me a little nervous), but everything was still super fresh, came out quickly, and never felt rushed. Ashley was our server and she was amazing -- very attentive, friendly, and gave great recommendations. She really made the experience even better. We started with the pork belly skewers topped with ranch, BBQ, crushed cashews, and pickled red onions -- 10/10. Huge portion and packed with flavor. The balance of sweet, tangy, and crunchy was perfect. The chicken Caesar sandwich was sooo good. It's a massive sandwich with a crispy chicken cutlet topped with Caesar salad, pickled red onions, and chickpeas. Fair warning: it's a little hard to eat because of the size, but completely worth it. The dressing leans more vinegar-forward than creamy, which I personally loved. I'd honestly order it again just as a salad. The truffle parm fries were another 10/10 -- loaded with parmesan and full of flavor. The stout braised beef melt was amazing. Tons of meat and the flavors blended together perfectly. Definitely a standout. The pub chips with added Cajun seasoning were okay -- not bad, just nothing super special compared to everything else. As longtime fans of their previous food truck, we're so impressed with what they've grown into as a restaurant. It's clear they've kept the quality while elevating the whole experience. We'll absolutely be back!

came from Charlotte to try Elk Ave Tavern after seeing a TikTok food review claiming it had one of…read morethe "top five cheesesteaks," so I went in with pretty high expectations. Unfortunately, I left feeling very disappointed. I ordered the cheesesteak, which was the main reason for my visit, and it just didn't live up to the hype. The bread was soggy, the meat was very small diced instead of the ribeye-style cuts you'd expect from a good cheesesteak, and the cheese tasted more like Kraft than anything premium. Overall, it was very bland and lacked the flavor I was hoping for. For $18 and about a 20-minute drive, I honestly expected much more. On the positive side, the Brussels sprouts were amazing -- easily the standout item from my visit. They were flavorful and cooked really well. The fries were fine too, but fries are fries and it's hard to mess those up. The staff were very nice and attentive, and the food came out in about 10-15 minutes, which I appreciated. The restaurant itself is a small, quaint place located in downtown Rock Hill across from the public library. I didn't have trouble parking, but it was around 12:30 on a Wednesday and the lot and nearby street parking were both pretty full, so I could see it being tighter during busier times. I also noticed this location used to be called Sweet Tea back around 2020 when they served chicken and waffles, so it was interesting to see how the space has changed. The menu overall isn't very large, and since I mainly came for the cheesesteak and it didn't meet my expectations, I don't see myself returning. In my personal opinion, Cheat's Cheesesteak Parlor still has the best cheesesteak in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. I really wanted to love this place, but based on this visit, it just didn't deliver for me.

Considering there is a shortage of decent restaurants in KM, this is a nice little gem. If anyone…read morevisiting our if town asks where to eat, this is my first suggestion. The service is fantastic across the board. I appreciate that they change their seasonal items so things don't get boring. If you visit during a holiday make sure to make a reservation because locals always show up during those times. Highly recommend!

Came for Sunday brunch…read more Amazing Food. Menu wasn't too flashy and executed flawlessly. Will definitely come again if I am in town. We had the shrimp and grits and pound cake French toast. Both were out of this world. Service was excellent. The ambiance was amazing and not too loud.