14 Best American Restaurants near Elm City

“Was in area, decided to find a local BBQ business for take out. Turkey BBQ sounded interesting. What a find! Boogie's Turkey BBQ location/building exterior/interior spotlessly clean. When I informed staff this was my first visit, I was promptly offered a taste sample of BBQ. DELICIOUS! Ordered 1 quart of BBQ, pint of slaw, sweet tea and housemade lemonade. Staff obviously takes great pride in service and food. I will make the trip from Raleigh again and again to try more of their menu offerings: collards, cabbage, green beans. Highly recommended ?“

“Stayed one night at a hotel in Rocky Mount, NC. Google search for 'breakfast near me' and was led to this gem! Walk in the door and feel comfortable and welcomed. Service was great, food was great and absolutely beautiful presentation on the plate! Place is neat, clean and inviting. Don't miss this place if staying in or around Rocky Mount!“

“Well i previously i visited the sunset location late the night before ,my tenders tasted burnt and were cooked too hard. Went back to take them to the location on Raleigh rd and they cooked me fresh ones that were totally different from the ones on Sunset. The ones from Raleigh rd location were delicious and they gave me a free lemonade. (Best ive had) Very polite well mannered people i was very pleased this will be my goto location from this point!!!“

“First time eating there. Service was Excellent and The Food Reminds Me Of My Childhood Hotdogs and Fries . Simply Prepared Chilly On A Nice Soft Bun , Hotdog Was Delicious and The Crinkled Fries Were Slightly Crisp, Everything Was Delicious . I will return .“

“I ordered Bills cheese burger with chili, mustard and onions, fried okra, sweet potato fries. All I can say is YUM!! Everything was amazing. Ended with the pineapple cake made in house. It was light, fluffy and not overly sweet. What a treasure to find this place. Definitely worth the trip!“

“I went to Something Different with 2 friends today, my first time coming here. If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. If you like a restaurant with loud, blaring music and too much noise and crowded with loud people, this is not the place for you. The food was outstanding. The pricing is on par with other places, unless you are wanting to pay McDonald’s prices. The tables had white table cloths, the people were so nice, and it was QUIET!!!! The music was soft, not loud, etc. I had the chicken salad sandwich, and it was perfect. Needless to say, I will definitely be back!!“

“First time there, if we're ever back this way restaurant is a must! This place gives you anything from salads to lamb chops at its best. The portions are perfect and pricing is reasonable. A big shout out to the staff, from the minute we walked in till we left, the staff were unbelievably personable. If you get a chance to go I highly suggest you do.“

“First time here and will be back. They offer a variety of food from burgers to chicken to seafood. I ordered a Dbl Bacon Deluxe Butter Burger combo and Butterfly Shrimp. That was pretty good. Dessert was somewhat a challenge because they don't offer any signature Concrete creations so you have to create your own. So a foodie like myself might have trouble deciding what would taste the best together. However the staff was patient and helpful with this process lol. The atmosphere was busy and buzzy. The dining room TV was set to entertain children, so SpongeBob was doing his job. I will be back to try some other menu items and to take some pics.“

“I dined alone, so I had time to really take in the atmosphere. The dining room I was in seemed dull and claustrophobic. No real zeal to entertain the eye. I was seated at a 2 top shoved along the back wall. They had 2 tops that had booth seat facing the room. Having been sat at one of those would have helped with the closed in feeling.The service was impeccable. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about this place is "hoity-toity" or pretentious. The food struggled with portion abundance. I would have been thrilled to have about 1/3 less brussel sprouts. Which are Effing PHENOMENAL! I ate about 3 too many, which pushed my taste buds beyond the relm of perfection and into "well, now, that's just oversalted." Difficult to not eat every morsel. I had to leave a few... sadly.Overall, the food isn't pretty, but it tastes exceptional.“

“Yummy food! Homemade banana pudding, still warm. Chicken pastry was good, not as good as mine but better than Gardner's. Mac and cheese was yummy! I wasn't a fan of the chicken as my chicken wing seemed greasy. Service was friendly and very very prompt. Would return.“

“Excellent chicken, good service, fair prices and even senior discounts. Minor flaw is one cook who peppers some pieces heavier than others, too much for our taste.UPDATE 01/2024:Since the original report, Smithfields in Wilson has either changed formula or begun overcooking its chicken and seems to use a heavier oil than before.Golden brown chiken has become medium brown, crisp & flaky crust has become more flat & crushed in nature.Consistent size pieces have become nearly half sized on several occasions!We are guessing this is a local management issue, or the lack of consistent management at this store.“

“I love this place. It’s so funny to see the negative reviews and how they are all 1* for the most benign negative experience. Or how they talk about portion size and do not reference the price and how it correlates. I love the corner deli across the street - but it’s almost twice the price! This is perfect as you get really creative delicious options, that yes are smaller, but also more affordable (which I get is laughable for post Covid prices, but that’s where we are). One of our main 3 spots in the dt area between ruckus and corner but we hit this 2-3x as often because of the price and just not needing a huge meal most of the time. Friday after thanksgiving/rueben are my favorite lunch/dinner go to and the millennial is my go to breakfast sandwich. Try to deserts as well they have awesome seasonal cinnamon rolls along with all kinds of sweet treats. Thank you guys for sticking it out I know how hard it is to run a small business these days with the margins shrinking and customer complaints at an all time high not to mention labor being impossible to find. The girls that work there have always been nice and friendly to us so we personally have no complaints on staff.Parking: Huge free parking lot in front of ruckus if you can’t get a spot on the street. It’s usually pretty wide open“

“As a regular patron of this restaurant, I continue to be impressed by the consistent excellence in both cuisine and service. The familiarity with the staff adds a personal touch, making each visit feel like a welcoming experience. The menu's reliability and the staff's attention to detail have solidified this place as my go-to dining spot. It's a testament to the restaurant's commitment to maintaining a high standard, and I highly recommend it to both newcomers and fellow regulars alike.“

“I love that they have brightened the place up and are continuing to do more. I hate that they took out the window slides. I have been eating here since the early 80's . Their lemonade is the best! The burgers are great and I. Love the corn nuggets. Please stop in and give them a try. Absolutely love the fact it's the original old burger joint“