20 Best American Restaurants near Spencer

“It was very busy at 5:45 for both in restaurant and take out. We were there for the Friday fish special. Our fried flounder was very good as were the sides. Portions are generous and they allow sharing. The service was very good and the staff cordial. Prices are quite reasonable. It is not a quiet place.“

“Wednesday is the day to go. Their Dipped Chicken will make you lick your plate? The baby flounder and white fish are awesome too. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but well with the wait. Slap my mouth awesome! All this with a gorgeous view of the Lake.Parking: Plenty of parking unless you are vying for a spot with those folks just heading to church or just getting out.Kid-friendliness: So many good choices for kids they're too busy eating to misbehave. Staff is very attuned to their needs.Wheelchair accessibility: Flat ramp to the inside with plenty of maneuvering room once you're inside. Reserved disabled parking right at the door.“

“I had never heard of this place and certainly didn't realize it was a chain until pulling it up on Google Maps. I ate here on Friday and it was spectacular. I was very happy with the pancakes and the livermush+egg+cheese sandwich. I also had a bite of hashbrowns and country fried steak. I highly recommend this place because not only was the food great, but the service was wonderful and the price was right.“

“The food here is really good, I love the options from Greek to Seafood. We always get good portions here, and have an extra meal to take home for the next day. Service is quick and fast, normally takes around 15-20 minutes to get your food. I would highly recommend trying this Cafe.“

“Heard so much about this place so I decided to try it for lunch. Great choice. I got a sample of the chicken salad and it was just like homemade. Ordered some and had the pulled pork tray for lunch. Another great choice. The cashier was so friendly and nice and was patient as it was my first visit. I am definitely returning soon. Price was reasonable and money well spent. Hight recommend for some home cooking. Can’t wait to go back to try other menu items.“

“Went on a Friday night. They had a guy playing live music and an hour wait. The wait was worth it! The food was awesome. My table had the family diner with oysters, clams, corn shrimp, and crablegs as well as the shrimp and grits. Everything was delicious. The atmosphere was really chill. The wait staff was great! We will definitely be back!“

“amazing! we had stopped coming to this location a few years ago. tonight we decided to try again.i am so glad we did- completely different experience 100 percent upgrade. more staff better staff and food was fantastic! shelby our waitress was training a new employee and we could not have had a better experience. if something wasn’t perfect she was on top of it. we did not have not one complaint.amazing.“

“If you ever want the best cinnamon rolls ever, go to Yostie's. The only thing is, you may want to order ahead because they sell out quick. If we ever want to get the family together, we'll say we'll say we have Yostie's cinnamon rolls, then watch out for the stampede. The hot dogs are just as great any way you get them. The ladies there are sweet and friendly. This is a great place to enjoy.“

“Customer service is awesome! Probably the last Diner for Old School Truckers to appreciate. My husband and I had cheese burgers & fries. Food was great, clean store and awesome service. We will be back! Oh I forgot to mention the Diner is open 24 hours. So hot and fresh not something that’s been on a roller all day or microwaved.“

“Best place and the best snow biz I've ever been too. Have tried other places and the flavors just don't compare. Alot of them taste watered down. This is not the case here at this snow biz. Will always come here before anywhere else“

“Obsessed! We stumbled by this gem by chance alone and to our shock and awe they make fresh pasta here! Each order is made right then. No heating lamps. Reheating frozen items etc. The owner/ chef Hubert came to our table to check on us and was so kind and passionate about his work it was infectious! We will def return and 10 out of 10 highly recommend!!“

“* * This is an Update to my original review. The food is extraordinary.... had the shredded beef bowl today! I didn't realize until the second visit today....how absolutely every morsel has a great surprise - unbelievable taste!Try it!When you find a pearl in an oyster you're not surprised. That's what they do! When you come across a "perfect little gem" of an eatery on a Highway - kinda in the middle of a country road - that's not just a surprise it's a treasure.WOW 601 (named for the Highway it's on) is an enigma wrapped up in a conundrum!Well, maybe it's just a diamond in the rough. Drive by too fast you'll miss it! And you would MISS some of the most delicious food in North Carolina I have had.WOW 601 is run by the friendliest couple - local small business owners from Venezuela.The food is anything like fast food....everything is cooked to order. Fresh ingredients all.The "Bowl" I had was scrumptious. A rhapsody of tastes, textures and flavors - awakening all yummy sensations.It was filled with marinaded chicken, lettuce, cheese, black beans, olives, green peppers, pico de gallo, cucumber, and topped off with a heavenly pink sauce.....delicate and just the right combination of flavorful and traditional.The menu is varied and "hit the proverbial spot.Pull into this little spot and enjoy a surprise beyond any expectation.Enjoy!“

“This BBQ restaurant is located on the north side of Salisbury in close proximity to both the Catawba and Livingstone College campuses and the Bob Heffner Veterans Medical Center. Walking into this barbeque restaurant was like a trip back in time to my younger years when there was a barbeque joint in every small community serving great chopped and sliced barbeque sandwiches and trays. Also reminded me of the freshly grilled hotdogs and hamburgers served all the way with chilli,slaw and onion and don't forget the pimento cheese burgers. College Barbeque has all these memories served fresh daily. They deserve more than a 5 Star rating !Parking: Small parking lot that fills up quickly during the lunch time rush other times plenty of parkingWheelchair accessibility: Handicapped parking at entrance only downside is the restrooms are outside the building“

“What an amazing, cozy, eclectic, inviting, cool, fun and welcoming place this is! The decor, atmosphere, the plates of food we viewed as we waited to be seated, just the overall first minute of our visit was intoxicating to the senses! The menu -Sunday Brunch, Brunch, and cocktail had so many wonderful options to choose from. We decided on a special Bacon Quiche with Brunch Potatoes and fruit and Eggs Benedict with Brunch Potatoes. Nothing special to drink this visit besides a sweet tea (which was on point) and ice water. The potatoes were cooked and seasoned to perfect. Just the right amount of crispness to the fluffiness of the thicker slices. The quiche was flavorful and filling with the smokey bacon, tang of red onion, and bite of the white cheddar. The Eggs Benedict, with the creamy hollandaise mixed into the runny egg brought out some of the flavor from the Canadian bacon making every bite delectably indulgent. The staff was extremely friendly and efficient. We will return on a Sunday to try more brunch items and on a weeknight to try some of the items other reviewers raved about.“

“I recently went there for a free Medicare for Boomers presentation. Prior to that, it had been years since I had eaten there because I hadn't cared for the food (I can't remember now what I ordered back then). This time, however, I was overall satisfied with my dinner: fried flounder / shrimp combo with baked potato and coleslaw. Plenty on the plate, so I left there full. If I go back again, though, I would probably opt for something broiled or baked.“

“Tonight was my first time visiting Ivan’s and we had Hailey as our server and she was amazing.The food was perfectly cooked, the speed of the service was outstanding and the services was over the top.I don’t know what others are talking about having bad experiences here but they are wrong. This place is great and I highly recommend checking this place out. Ask for Hailey to be your server as she is great.“

“A great example of a local restaurant that understands how to set an atmosphere. The food is excellent for its price, and the dining room tends towards quiet.They offer pizza and burgers with a good portion sizes and turn around times, with staff that are polite and personal without the sterile PR approved feel you get at franchise outfits.They know who and what they are, and aspire to be the best version of it they can.Parking: This is a compact lot with no ability to accommodate trailers. Not hard to find a space most nights.Kid-friendliness: Small and quiet, with large booths that can easily handle kids.Wheelchair accessibility: Too small for power assisted doors, but help is available to those who ask.“

“Ah The Carriage Room. This was my hangout in the eightys. I was there 6 nights a week mostly. I was happily pleased that not much had changed in the 30 years since I had last been in. The bartender was extremely friendly and the prices were still very fair. They have enlarged to two rooms, four bathrooms, and three pool tables. The bar is bigger also. They used to have killer burgers, but I didn't try any food. My request, please bring back Old Milwaukee. The taste is as great as it's name.“

“Mrs Kathy is my husband & I'm absolute favorite waitress. Any time we see her, like tonight makes our day. She is very personable & even if you treat her not as amazing as she treats all her staff/ customers, (we don't recommend that, cause shes the best. Ask anyone) she always goes over & beyond. Though, we don't have her tonight as our waitress, she still came to speak to us, as busy as she was. Please come for the amazing food, but also, for Mrs Kathy & staff.“

“Service was good, when the lettuce wrap option for their cheese burger was no longer available, the waitress came back out and notified me. We were able to adjust the order to fit my allergy and still enjoy the meal.Good American dinner style of food.“