Another stellar Saturday at LOVICK's in Kinston. Neets and I wanna call this our "breakfast home…read moreaway from home". Everything was PERFECT! Had a great talk with the owner himself as well as several neighboring customers. GREAT PLACE - had the grits - bottomless coffee & new item to me (the Dough Sandwich Egg Cajun-style with and sausage and mustard in a Sandwich - Let me tell you - "It was top shelf!" We LUV this place!!!

Everything you could possibly hope for in a diner in a small Southern city (or whatever size you…read moremight think is most appropriate for Kinston -- it's sort of in the grey area of magnitude). The food is excellent, the service is kind and attentive (but not annoyingly so). The kitchen is visible from some angles, and you can really get a feel for the work and care that's being put into your breakfast. The biscuits are good, too (even though the other old breakfast spot in Kinston is more biscuit-centric). Eggs were perfect. The atmosphere is so soothing in its friendliness, and the other customers so endearing, that you won't want to leave. But, eventually, you'll probably have to leave. The only problems are the early closing hours (particularly on Saturdays) -- otherwise I'd be here a lot more often.

Buffet was great. Chicken and dumplings taste almost as good as my wife's. BBQ was good. First time…read morehere. I'll be back

The food is the best and cheaper than any other southern restaurant. I enjoy every time I drop in.read more

10 out of 10 The food is amazing. We had the tenderloin biscuits and gravy, cheese grits, and…read morecheese biscuits. The food is absolutely homemade delicious. My husband and son went here to get some food per my request after seeing a tic toc review . They both said they loved the staff they were welcoming, kind, and funny. Thank you ladies for making me my cheese biscuits we live locally and will definitely be back to support this small family business.

Every morning before work I used to stop by !!! I had a…read moregreat experience at Byrd's. The customer service was excellent everyone was professional, helpful, and made me feel welcome. They handled everything efficiently and made the whole process smooth. I would definitely recommend Byrd's to anyone looking for quality service. Tell Kimberly that's apart of the staff I sent you

I'm giving King's a bit of grace today because I've eaten there many times and today wasn't quite…read moreas good as previous. I ordered the barbecue plate with fries and collards. Collards were great, barbecue was good. Fries were nothing special -- a little soggy. They have tons of sides including some rotating ones. I should have chosen something different. Husband really enjoyed the dry limas. I like the king's vinegar sauce. I wish sauce and ketchup were on the table instead of pre packaged. They were almost out of napkins when we visited -- said they had another shipment coming in the next day. Portion sizes are generous.

I am part of the clean plate club. I finish my plate. Not this time. I had one rib. It was…read moreawful. The Fried Chicken was the star of the bad show. Would not try again. Fried Chicken, green beans, cabbage, haw dog and tea. 5.75 out of

Great place to meat up after work for drinks a good food for happy hour. The service was really…read moregood and they have a full service bar and you can watch the game when dining in at the bar. Some years back my wife's school had a Christmas party there and I had the steak and it was so delicious. It was a great dine in experience. The lighting was really nice and the seating was spacious.

I tried the Friday special with the crab cakes, fries and cucumber salad...AMAZING!!! The service…read moreis always top tier when I dine here!

Great food and awesome service is what you get when you dine in or carry out of this restaurant…read more They have really great sweets treats that you can see as soon as you walk in. They warmed my strawberry muffin and it was so good. My turkey sandwich was very good. It was soft and tender and great experience. I highly recommend this place for lunch if you're ever in KINSTON North Carolina.

After a fun day at a local Jeep event bestie and I decided to give Peach House Restaurant and we…read morewere so glad we did! The restaurant was clean with beautiful decor inside, nice clean bathroom (a definite plus), and friendly staff that were happy to help! Bestie and I both ordered a Bird Dawg Club with pasta salad. Every layer of the Bird Dawg Club was fresh, crisp, and flavorful, making me want to go buy some Boar's Head deli meat the next time I'm at the store! The pasta salad was fresh as well with a nice Italian Vinaigrette. I got a Southern pecan bar for dessert which was ok but you know not everyone makes pecan pie bars to my likings. The Guinness Cream Cheese brownie really stole the show as it was warmed and I'm so glad my bestie shared a bite with me! We will be back the next time we are rolling through town!

Ok we didn't go in, we kept calling but no one answered the phone so we called the other location…read more They said yes they are open. I was after two specific things they say they offer so I asked about them before making the drive out. The person on the phone indicated they had not offered either item since before COVID. I asked why the menus still indicated they had them and he said they just had never gotten around to updating anything. COVID was years ago now. That made me question how well they were doing other things with no reviews in a long time. Then on another site someone complained when they came they were being disrespectful to the flag (I did not see it, just read about it), but we live in Navy and Marine territory and I found it disrespectful to the people they want as customers and to whom I very much respect. The great reviews were from 1-2 years ago and then nothing. Which makes me wonder why?

Another fantastic meal at Backroads Smokehouse. This off the beaten path spot is 100% with the…read moredrive. I always get great size portions, quality food and excellent service. Some of the best smoked meats in eastern NC.

If you're heading to the Swan Quarter ferry, do yourself a favor and stop at Vera's Diner. This…read morehidden gem is just a 1/2 mile off the route to the ferry from New Bern and was one of the highlights of our trip. The sausage, egg, and cheese biscuits were absolutely outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and everything a Southern breakfast should be. The cheese omelette was equally delicious, cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. What really sets this place apart is the friendly, attentive service. Everyone made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The combination of great food, generous portions, and genuine hospitality makes this a must-stop destination. Whether you're a local or traveling to catch the ferry, Vera's Diner is well worth the visit. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area! I'd give it 5 stars without hesitation.

Vera's has been around for a hot minute, and we had heard how awesome it was. So we went…read more "Was" being the key part of that sentence. The fellow who waited on us was friendly. Our 1/2&1/2 tea was served with plenty of ice, but perhaps was brewed too strong? And I say that as someone who likes strong brew...a little of a bitter aftertaste, perhaps. We ordered the hamburger steak, no gravy or onions. While it seemed to be a genuine patted by hand rendition, and was pretty well cooked to order, it lacked flavor. A bit of light seasoning before cooking would have done the trick. It took a hot minute to get our food. Many orders came out for folks who had arrived after us, and while not a huge aspect of this review, it matters even more given the rest of our meal. The green beans tasted canned, as did the potatoes. The cornbread was neither hot nor flavorful, and the butter was hard as a brick, and this, un-spreadable. We didn't stay for dessert. The locals filed in and I saw a mix of burgers, sandwiches and lunch specials being served. I think it is a convenient gathering place, especially for the aging. I wish a focus on fast, friendly service with excellent food had been evident so I could have given a delightful review. Sadly, I think this little mom and pop eatery has seen its best days. You don't go to Vera's for the ambiance, as it isn't fancy and hasn't been updated in...well...forever. You go there for the hospitality and good food...something akin to home cooking. And based on our experience, even that is questionable. Highly unlikely we will be back. It was a rather expensive experiment for a little diner in a small town that's coasting on past glory. It's like Vera's had given up, but no one has acknowledged it yet. I've read they're under newish ownership, and I really hope they can set their sights on audacious improvement...and that they get serious, stop going through the motions, and make it better than ever.