20 Best American Restaurants in Smithfield

“We went in on a Saturday in February. The lost their liquor license :(We were a party of 12. It was a verrryyyy long wait for our food, mine was the last one out. They were not very busy, however, the hostess was seating us ( we arranged the tables for one large one), she took our orders at the register, she was expo, and waitress. She apologized a lot. I must say the food was worth the wait! Amazing!“

“Get a taste of a classic New York deli at Gotham. Sandwiches are tasty and fresh made, the counter is humming and the decor is classic! (I wish they had big fat everything New York style bagels but alas I think you have to go north for that) Come visit Ava Gardner's hometown and stop by Gotham for a sammy.“

“Great place to enjoy a good "throwback" hamburger, bowl of chili or a tasty chicken salad sandwich. Richard, the owner, is friendly, a good conversationalist and knows almost all of his customers. My wife and I really enjoyed our visit at this no frills eatery. Judie and “

“We ordered the burnt ends and Carolina burger. Both meals were very good. My husband had the burger he said it was good but average. I had the Burnt ends they were very flavorful and cook perfectly. We had our dog with us and they let us sit on the patio which was nice and quiet at that time. Would definitely go back.“

“First timer here! So worth it just wish we'd come before breakfast was over (ends at 11am) but will need to come back to try that menu out. Walked in and first impression was - quaint & cozy, mom & pop-type of diner. The staff was personable and cordial. There was a sense of "family and welcomeness." The coffee was very good, not watered down as in most chain establishments - it was served in a tall coffee mug and just like I like it, steaming hot! There were two of us, the other person opted for a grill bacon/ cheese with fries (they are super picky and totally enjoyed it - "well done, not greasy" as they put it lol). I opted for the bacon cheeseburger with fries - it was decent. Bacon nicely crips not overcooked, the burger wasn't as thick as in other diners we've visited but still delicious. Fries also ok, not as thick as in other places - these were more like shoe-string fries not steak fries but like I said, decent. Overall it was a good meal at an affordable price and would recommend everyone giving them a try. They are in downtown Smithfield across from the Ava Gardner Museum and the Johnston County Museum - two nice places to visit after the diner and a great way to support the local businesses!“

“Great hotdogs and even better egg rolls. Takes cash only but not super expensive. Service is great and easy. Does not have an area to eat so take out unless you eat in your car. If you come to Smithfield you have to eat here and you will not be sorry.Seriously!! Get the egg rolls!“

“Best caterer ever!! Under the Oak provided exceptional food, service, and memories that our wedding guests will remember forever. The salmon was absolutely delicious, and the chicken & waffle skewers are a party favorite! If you need a reputable, reliable caterer in the triangle area- use them!“

“I found this place 3 years ago driving down 95 to go house hunting! The amount of chicken I got was HUGE I didn’t realize and the sides !!One thing we did wrong 3 years ago was not take down the name then hubby started the search on the maps because we were going to be around what we thought was the area and BAM HE FOUND IT ! Let me tell you it was AGAIN GREAT“

“We met with family for a celebration of Birthdays and home comings! We were given great tables, our server Cathy was amazing and the surprised the Birthday and Home coming people (3) with delicious cake and ice cream and song! We stayed way past when we probably should have , but everyone was sweet and accommodating! Thank you Cracker Barrel in Smithfield Plaza for a wonderful afternoon!Parking: Plenty of close parking spots!Wheelchair accessibility: Always, haven’t been to a Cracker Barrel that wasn’t wheelchair accessible.“

“First, the steaks are excellent! Second, MAKE A RESERVATION, the tables are going to be filled and the place is small. Steaks are slow cooked to perfection so be ready to wait but sooo worth it! The salad bar is standard but VERY fresh!!! Wait staff is very friendly!“

“They were trying a few new employees on this visit. But the only way I was able to tell was because I overheard them talking. Outside of me hearing them talking it was business as normal. They were doing a very good job staying professional while training.“

“Can't love this place any more on a hot, July afternoon. Come ready to make tough decisions... they have about a 100 flavors, plus a huge range of sizes to choose from. It's a little crazy but the young man at the counter was polite and patient, and the line of mostly regulars will what's the "best" (in their opinion, anyway). My personal favorite is sour cherry plus sour orange. The husband says tiger's blood is the best! The dog stuck to his usual "pup cup".“

“We stopped by here and was pleasantly surprised! The ladies here are really, really sweet! Patient when placing our order. They have a wonderfully sized menu. You may choose between a large or small biscuit. The biscuits are made perfectly, soft and pillowy inside. The grits are a good consistency. Small, yet cozy dining area. We will be back for breakfast, yet I can't wait to try lunch also!“

“This Golden Corral is right off of I-95 EZ access on and off. It is also close to Gas Stations to refill your car also. Good price for great variety of foods breakfast lunch and dinner and a nice little sweet if you'd like it the chocolate waterfall is very good with the strawberries on the stick. They also offer a takeout anyway option“

“I didn't stay at the rooms but I ate it to restaurant it was dated but it was an awesome place great hospitality great food and some really cool decorations the salad bar was perfect the vegetables was cut up perfectly sized not too big and a good variety of vegetables there at the salad bar very fresh overall me and the one was very very pleased and we really felt blessed because we got to meet the owner but she was busy keeping on people's toes, and I can imagine if she keeps the rooms as she keeps the hotel in the rooms are probably very nice but I did not stay“

“There's a lady that works here, I believe she's the nicest person I have ever met!!! I had ordered a 4 piece, I got my order and it came with hush puppies. I politely asked that the HP be removed... The "lady" then said, "ok, would you prefer fries"? I was so pleased and I thank her profusely... She just answered and said, I'm doing my job . I was so pleased!!! Oh and the chicken was excellent... Just what I wanted!!!!“

“Extremely friendly, once you walk inside it feels home welcoming ☺️ the employees are respectful, energetic, nice. They'll definitely put a smile on your face with the service they provide.You could be having a pretty crappy day but once you come to the chicken barn all the stress drips away and I really feel like it's because of the amazing atmosphere. The chicken barn is definitely a business you should check out or have lunch on break from work. The food will have you keep coming back it's that good!Just trust me you won't regret coming to this amazing establishment and you'll see why they have great reviews ??Parking: You can park on the side or in front of the building there's plenty of parking spots.Kid-friendliness: Home welcoming environment for adults and kids.Wheelchair accessibility: You'll be able to come right inside the building without any issues.“

“I have been working in Smithfield for about 5 months, since recently moving to Raleigh and had not heard much about the food scene until recently. Because I came here for a business dinner, I didn't get a chance to ask, but is the name of this restaurant related to Southpark? Now that I've gotten that off my chest, let's get to the food. We started with some apps. Smoked salmon dip and pimento cheese. Both were very average dips mostly consisting of cream cheese or mayo. Could have used more flavor on each. I ordered the meatloaf with collard greens and red beans and rice. To my surprise, the collard greens were the best thing I had here, which is to say these collard greens were better than a lot of southern meat and threes I had been to. The meatloaf was slightly dry, but the flavor was really good. Notnsure how they prepared it but it looks like it was sliced thin and then finished which most likely dried it out. If it had been moist and had a little more sauce on it, the meatloaf would have rivaled the collards. The red beans and rice were also dry. They had some delicious looking burgers on the menu, I will be back to try one.“

“We were traveling from Mebane, NC and decided to grab a bite to eat here before heading out. When we entered the restaurant it was very clean and we were greeted by the hostess almost immediately. We were told the wait was about 25-30 minutes but we ended being seated in about 10-12 minutes. Our waitress Jasmine was AMAZING! She was super sweet and very attentive to us. She made great recommendations from the menu and even talked us into dessert. 10/10 experience. We will be back to visit Jazmine!!“

“We were traveling and we gave ourselves 1 hour max and to my great surprise everything was ready in 15 minutes for 8 people, very good, everyone liked it. The waitress? was very friendly and smiling? so 45 minutes later we went out. ?well done to all of you.“