Tickle My Ribs

Our sandwiches were very good. My wife's reuben sandwich needed more sauerkraut…read more Our server was very pleasant. Very clean restaurant also.

Saw the reviews on yelp and decided to make the drive. Not sure how the stars are so high. I had a…read morespinach turkey wrap with no tomatoes except of course I got tomatoes. My daughter had the turkey triple decker with Russian dressing and it was good. They definitely purely give you a lot for your money. The cheese fries were the highlight of the meal because they were super crunchy. The service was good. The place is sports decorated with multiple TVs placed around. Plenty of parking.

Wall menu

11. Pastrami Melt

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The Trail House

3.9(377 reviews)

0.2 mi

Service was incredible! They said "dog friendly". They meant it. My dogs got their water before I…read moregot my beer! Excellent experience!

Super friendly staff, great drinks, and simple but tasty food. It does get pretty crowded and loud,…read morebut that just adds to the fun atmosphere. Definitely a great spot for a good time.

Atmosphere with live band

Pimento BLT

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Old Fashioned

The Valley Grill

4.0(51 reviews)

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Great food, great staff, and great vibes…read more Thank you Omar for the rundown on Yemen style food and the free lamb sample. To Valley Grill we go, yallah

The food did not taste that good. The service was OK. The ambiance was a bit off too with the…read morecheap tablecloths. Maybe some music will help it.

Chicken Shawarma

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Hummus

Eggs Up Grill

4.0(34 reviews)

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I'd give this place a solid 4 stars. The food was really good, the restaurant was clean, and the…read moreatmosphere was nice. The biggest issue was how the staff handled the crowd. They were busy and were telling everyone who walked in that the wait would be 20 minutes or more. I noticed a few open seats at the counter and asked if we could sit there. They said yes, and we were seated right away. It would've been helpful if they had offered that option to people waiting instead of customers having to ask. We already knew what we wanted to order, but our waitress wouldn't let us place our full order because she said she needed to take the orders of people who had been seated before us first. That seemed a little inefficient and made the experience feel more disorganized than it needed to be. Overall, the food was a solid 4/5 and we really enjoyed it. With a little better organization and communication during busy times, this could easily be a 5-star experience.

Grabbed a seat at the counter and was promptly waited on. Hot coffee, menu, order placed. Off to a…read moregreat start. Ordered the crab Benny with cheesy grits topped with bacon. The grits paired with hollandaise made the dish too rich for my tastes. My mistake. Next time hashbrowns for me. Overall, the meal was tasty and well prepared. I discovered Eggs Up Grill years ago at Surfside Beach, SC when they were beginning their expansion. I've been a fan ever since. Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter ordering eggs sunny side up. Go here.

Crab Benny

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Tap and Vine Indian Trail

4.0(241 reviews)

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A hidden gem in Indian Trail! Cool, comfy seating inside and a lovely patio-style vibe outside,…read morecomplete with live plants and privacy screens! There is definitely something for everyone on the expansive menu and if you are a "grazer" like me, you can try lots of delicious food and find lots of favorites! We love to go either friends and share! Yummy desert options and drink specials (who has Tito's for $5?!?) and Taco Tuesday is a no-brainer... only $15 for 2 gourmet tacos and a margarita! WHAAAAAT? Friendly service, lovely atmosphere and crazy-good food/drinks tucked away in the far corner of the Sun Valley shopping center... Who Knew?!? I can't wait for them to open so I can try the Sunday Brunch!

Enjoyed a relaxing lunch with colleagues at T&V which is very close to my house…read more The service was outstanding. I was drinking APs and before I bottomed out I had a new glass. We ordered a plethora of tapas plates including bruschetta, filet with cheese polenta cake, Philly egg rolls, Ahi Tuna, Prawns, scallops with risotto, and Arancini. After our meal, we all ordered dessert; chocolate lava cake for some and strawberry cheesecake. Great meal and great service!

Wine

Truffle Fried

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Watermelon Margarita and Blueberry Martini

Slim Chickens

3.2(34 reviews)

0.3 mi

Davy likes chicken tenders Davy likes wings…read more Davy likes lemonade And other good things Davy likes slim chicken Davy says give them a try Davy thinks you will like this place too God bless all my fellow foodies Always

I usually enjoy Slim Chickens food and have even left a positive review in the past, so today's…read morevisit was especially disappointing. I went through the drive-thru around 4:30 p.m. and ordered the 5 piece Slim's Meal. The parking lot was nearly empty, and there was no one ahead of me. My food was handed to me almost immediately, but when I got home less than five minutes later, the fries were cold and the chicken tenders were hard, chewy, and not even lukewarm. Their tenders are usually fresh, hot, and crispy. This meal tasted like it had been sitting for a while. The service was disappointing, too. There was no greeting. Just a smug,"can I get your name?" I could barely hear the employee as she was taking my order. After ordering, I drove around to the window. Still...no greeting or even a smile. Like her goal was to put forth as little effort as possible. My cold fries were warmer than the welcome... I understand that everyone has an off day, but this isn't the first time I've received less than exceptional customer service at Slim Chickens. On one recent occasion, my husband and I walked in and waited at the register while an employee who had seen us come in continued wiping tables. I do appreciate the fact that she was cleaning, but she was in no hurry to take our order. When she eventually came over, WE were the ones who greeted her. The least she could have said is,"welcome in." This hasn't been my experience with every employee, but it has happened often enough that I've noticed a pattern. Customers shouldn't feel like an inconvenience. I'd love to see more attention paid to both the food being served and the way customers are greeted, because I know Slim Chickens can do better. I hope management puts more emphasis on training their staff on friendly, attentive service. I'm not asking anyone to be cheerful every second of a shift, but a greeting and the sense that customers are welcome should be a basic standard. Your employees are the face of the restaurant and often a customer's first impression. How they're trained and treated matters, and it shows in the experience they give customers.

Interior

Chicken and Waffles!

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Jersey Mike's Subs

3.8(50 reviews)

0.1 mi

Staff and service is fast and friendly. I come here often and always go the miles way!read more

Best place to get subs hands down. Never been disappointed coming here!…read more Food is always fresh and employees are great.

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Sun Valley Cafe

3.4(110 reviews)

0.2 mi

The Chef Salad was amazing and delicious. The ranch dressing is one of the best. The vegetable…read moresoup was too spicy. Appears to be too much pepper. Could not eat it.

We are now ready for 2026! The Black Eyed Peas were not on their menu but they had them special for…read moreNew Year's Day. Super friendly white staff and very cozy ambience.

Fries

Raw salmon

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Monte Cristos and hashbrowns

The Loyalist Market

4.4(245 reviews)

6.4 mi

Really enjoyed my lunch here! Great outdoor patio, service was attentive and helpful, and they have…read morea great selection of sandwiches and salads. I had the blueberry and grape salad with turkey (per our servers recommendation). I was skeptical of turkey on a salad, but it was shredded up and was a really great compliment. Would definitely return!

5 stars yet again! This place is simply amazing. From amazing customer service to yummy food. I…read moretried the chipotle turkey sandwich this go round and my goodness had to have been the best turkey sandwich I've ever had. Some of the softest turkey meat I've ever encountered. And it's served nice and warm on some yummy toasted brioche bread. Bacon was cooked perfectly too and added just the right touch to it. Add some extra of the chipotle mayo on the side, you won't be disappointed. Seriously can't go wrong with anything on this menu I'm convinced, at this point, I'll be back again and again until I try everything lol.

Wine that I wish I'd ordered.

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Steak 'n Hoagie Shop

4.1(115 reviews)

3.8 mi

Steak 'n Hoagie is THE hidden gem in Stallings. Family owned and the BEST customer service around…read more Food is always piping hot, made to order, and delicious! I have the same order every time: The Italian Fries Ranch Chocolate Chip Cookie If you haven't been- you need to. They also have a drive thru for carry out/pick up orders!

Over all it's good the portions have gotten smaller though over the last 5 yrs .. we still like it…read morefor the convenience the French fires are really greasy they are the type of fry that seems to be fried twice ? Not sure but my kids like them once every few months is a treat . Fired chicken is pretty small compared to other places ... beans are the highlight for me and friendly service . Most ppl go for the subs /gyros so if that's your style you prob will enjoy it just order ahead to use the pick up window - not a typical drive thru !!

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Justin M.

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6 years ago

Service is great. We placed a very large order. Large family. Everywhere else screws up. Not here. They got got it perfect. Got home n food was soooo good. Everything we ordered was delicious. Great place. Will return n recommend if you near stop in n get the best bbq sammich in Burlington. read more

Tom S.

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1

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6 years ago

We went Sunday afternoon Nov1. I highly recommend the ribs. They were huge!!!! The wings are awesome too. Try the Sweet Heat sauce. It's homemade and it is phenomenal. The service was excellent!! We live in Harrisburg and it was well worth the trip. We will be going back. read more

Eileen S.

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6 years ago

My husband could not stop talking about the ribs, they were awesome. My BBQ sandwich was the best I have ever had. We brought home the wings and they were amazing. What a wonderful place to go to. Everyone was so nice and helpful. We will definitely be back. read more

Aaron B.

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3

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6 years ago

The food was great and the staff friendly. The portion sizes are bigger than my use to be favorite joint City Barbecue. Way more for the price. I guess I will be laughing as I will be Tickling My Ribs more often. read more

Jaqueline S.

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13

7

5 years ago

Great food, nice and clean place. We enjoyed our food. I asked for a salad and it was delicious. Also, some of the staff stop by twice to ask how our food was. Nice service. read more

Marlene K.

4

1

0

6 years ago

i highly recommend this new bbq. food was delicious and gènerous serving. restaurant decor is inviting and friendly. staff very willing to help. eat in or take out read more

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