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    The Wine Thief

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    Karley E.

    So glad we found this little gem in Lillington! Great wine selection, live music on both nights we went (Wednesday & Friday), and free tastings on Friday. The ladies working are super friendly and inviting. Fun spot for a drink and worth checking out! And, there's a great beer selection for the non-wine drinkers

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    Is there any beer or other options for the non-wine drinker?

    Yes, we have 3 beers on tap and lots of canned beer available, as well as craft sodas, NA beers and we make NA craft shrub cocktails.

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    Harvey Johns Steakhouse

    Harvey Johns Steakhouse

    4.3(105 reviews)
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    My parents recently moved to the area, and one thing we all agree on is a love for a great steak…read more So when they heard about Harvey John's--and their $45 Tuesday prime rib special--they tried it and loved and brought me while I was visiting. We made a rookie mistake: no reservation. Day before Christmas Eve. The only table available was by the door, which, for us, is a hard no. It was already chilly outside, and sitting by the door means constant drafts, tense shoulders, and food cooling faster with every opening. Not ideal, especially when you're settling in for a proper steak dinner. To their credit, the hostess tried everything--even showing us the reservation layout for the evening. The owner came over personally, and in the end, our options were simple: take the door table or come back at 7:30 pm when more tables would open. We were hungry, but we chose comfort over impatience. My dad left his number just in case a table opened sooner. We went home, had light snacks, and--surprise--got a call at 6:55 pm. Not only was a table available, it was a booth. That alone told me everything I needed to know about how they run this place. Stellar Client Care. When we returned, the owner John Linderman,met us at the door--warm, apologetic, and genuinely appreciative that we came back. The entire staff operates like a well-oiled team, with hospitality that feels intentional rather than performative. It's been a good while since I experienced an owner manager stop by every table to check in. A gesture from better dining times. Now, the food. We ordered: * Stuffed Shrimp with crab meat * Sausage bombs * Prime rib * A tomahawk ribeye to split I don't know if Harvey John's is officially farm-to-table, but the steak tasted incredibly clean--like actual beef. As a native New Yorker living in Los Angeles, I've eaten at many top-tier steakhouses--BOA, Ruth's Chris, Musso & Frank, Nick & Stef's, Steak 48--and I can confidently say this tomahawk was more flavorful and tasted fresher than all of them. Who knew a small-town North Carolina steakhouse would deliver a truly high-end experience? I'm no chef, but I do have a refined palate, and this meal was memorable. Honestly? If Michelin ever looks this way, they should take note. It's comforting to know you can leave one of the biggest food cities in the world and still find a steakhouse worthy of becoming a new regular favorite. Pro tip: Make a reservation--just to be safe. Cheers to Harvey John's.

    We had a great dinner at Harvey Johnson Steakhouse. A party of five, for Saturday night Dec 6 th,…read morewe made a reservation for 6:30 pm, and were warmly greeted by a very nice gentleman and immediately seated. Our waitress promptly brought ice waters, menus, and returned 30 seconds later to take drink orders. They have a full bar, and about twelve handcrafted cocktails. I ordered a Manhattan, the spirits nicely balanced with some citrus and a marinated cherry. Others ordered beer, Gin and T's. The restaurant was full, but we were given a nice private table booth, and felt cozy and looked after. Our waitress was great. Right there! We all went to the salad bar, with 32 ounce deep square bowls. Fresh romaine, lovely ripe cut cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, pickled items.....a nice selection, everything super crisp and fresh. At the end of the bar are carafes with pourable dressings, the Caesar was very nicely made, garlicky, creamy. Croutons are at the end. It's not a huge salad bar, but works. The bowls hold so much fresh goodness. But back to the table for the main event. We ordered mains, Waygu topped with lobster, crabcakes, Filet mignon, and wine Obsidian Cabernet Sauvignon. Our mains arrived piping hot, flawlessly cooked. The filet mignon, 8 ounce, medium rare, perfect. Crab cakes, (2) nice ratio of crab to filling. I was impressed! They ran out of desserts, but we were full! Want to come back. Our first visit. So impressed. thank you Linda Monds, Dunn, NC

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