TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Kinston - Updated November 2024

Amere Mack (Twin)

Kfc

70/100 (2915 ratings)

"OMG the food! My mother in law chose KFC for lunch. I was excited. First bite into my original recipe chicken leg was Heaven! So juicy and hot!..."

Debbie Doolittle

"Boy, the legs, thighs and breasts were gigantic. The wing was just average size. The size of the chicken pieces here are a lot bigger than the pieces..."

Daniel Robinson

"I love the mash potatoes and gravey, coleslaw and original..."

thomas dawson

"Very clean with a fantastic staff..."

Ralph Moxley

"Love their chicken pot..."

Pat Creech

"Went to KFC on Vernon Ave today. The lady that took my order was very very polite. She explained the difference between the fill-ups and the meals. ..."

Brenda Monroe

"Love the Pot Pie! The NEW interior is so clean, bright, open & just plain uplifting! The booths have a soft sitting seat & back, making it easy to..."

Linwood White

"Food was very good. No waiting. However, the person taking our the person taking our order was very gruff. I believe she may still be in training...."

Diane Harris

"Got a family meal here a few days ago and it was the best KFC chicken that I ever had...thank yall for doing a great job from now on I'm going to get..."

Gilbert Mays

"Ms Kimberly is so nice..The store is so beautiful...The chicken tenders were hot and yummy.....This is my favorite KFC.....I love..."

The One

"The line moved fast in the drive thru. The green beans were set. The nash potato and gravy was so good. Wow. The food was so..."

Lora Johnson

Little Caesars

70/100 (2491 ratings)

Ultimate Supreme Pizza 1st Piece Too Hot Let It Cool in Plate

"It is Absolutely delicious! Has been too long since I had the Ultimate Supreme. I didn't rate atmosphere because I didn't go in. There were 5 to 6..."

Linwood White

"The best hot n ready pizza that I’ve had in a long time. The cheese was..."

David H

"Had the new fancy pepperoni. It delivered. Tasted great and ready early. Edit: a 50% price increase on the fancironi now, Wasn't that good...."

Larry Kesler

"Good for 3 co worker; an did wanna complain about my cheese being a little dark. However, I choose not to complain; an the pizza was..."

Mike Roberts

"Can’t beat the $5 lunch special. Great bang for the buck for lunch. I just wish it was available after..."

Bob Cummings

"Always has fast and ready cheese and pepperoni pizza,but the pizza has been as flat as a piece of..."

Juan Gomez

"We thought we would get a cheap pizza. As it turned out this was the BEST Little Caesars pizza we have ever got. Not sure why, but it honestly was..."

Matt Blankenship

"Audrey was so great I dropped $20 on the floor and she made sure that it was..."

Mark Jones

"Pizza was so fresh and we loved it. We were asked to pull up and wait for our order. Only took about 5 minutes. You can definitely tell it's under..."

Heather Reynolds

"Always never nice people even if you have yo wait they are very..."

Apsley Brock

"It was perfect!!! I will drive the 30 minutes to..."

Heather Boefanning

Wendy's

70/100 (2257 ratings)

Wendy’S Taco Salad and Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

Wendy’S All Natural Strawberry and Tropical Berry Lemonades

Wendy’S Sausage Egg & Cheese Burrito Seasoned Potatoes and Sausage Biscuit & Gravy

Wendy's Fresh-Made Salads

4 for 4 with Jr Bacon Cheeseburger

Chicken Sandwich

Wendy’S French Fries

Wendy’S Classic Chocolate and Vanilla Frosty Desserts

Wendy’S Coffee Drinks Hot Coffee Cold-Brew and Frosty -Ccino

"I've been in here multiple times, and I'm pretty cool with this Wendy's. The guys in here are pretty nice too. It looks like they're looking for..."

Brie Miller

"Wendy's single and a bacon burger were very good. Staff friendly and quick. Food good. Enjoyed the frozen ice..."

Suzanne Randall

"Cashier was only doing one order at a time complete that order before she would take the next person..."

Mark Humphries

"Quick, good service, and food was perfect! Crispiest fries and nuggets I've ever had! Glad we chose this one to stop..."

Nick Jordan

"Polite wait staff at the drive through. Our order was..."

Tina James

"Above average Wendy's. Clean store. Friendly staff Hot and good..."

bray P

"Updating my review. I went here a few months ago and it they seemed to be out of a lot of products. My last time here a week ago was much better..."

Krystal Stallings

"Only problem was no pub fries sauce. They were why we were..."

Michelle Thetford

Wendy's

70/100 (1992 ratings)

"With the multiple times I've been here, I've had no qualms: not good, but not bad either. I'm usually left in peace, and I'm fine with that. Two..."

Brie Miller

"Lady in the drive through was quick and to the point. Not mean but not friendly either. Takes forever after ordering food. But this time our food was..."

Heather Reynolds

"The food was fresh, and the customer service was..."

Sabrina Best

"Shout out to Wendy's for the hot food at 2pm and great customer service. Deborah was at the drive through and she was pleasant and friendly. My..."

Michelle Bayless

"Went thru drive thru. They forgot to give me the nuggets i ordered do i had to run..."

Kyler and Grandma Boss

"A "pick me up" drink was what I had to I get hydration and a little bit of caffeine. Not a mocha frappe' but very refreshing..."

Vickie Nichols

"Friendly cashiers, good food and clean dine in..."

Jilly Beanz

"The food was great and fresh. Staff was Friendly and..."

Elena Lewis

"Great deal on biggie bags.... Ample amount of food for someone who's craving for variety and the best part is you can substitute one of the items......"

Beatrice Aguon

"Everyone was super friendly, and helped out a whole lot., making The Visit worth the..."

Debbi Self

"I ordered in the drive-thru lane. It took a while for my turn to place an order, but I received my order quickly after that. My food was hot & my..."

Rebecca Moninghoff

"I wish I had my receipt so I could write names, but the cashiers working around 3:45 on 03/01/2021 truly made my afternoon. A young man and woman..."

Erin Standley

Mcdonald's

70/100 (1939 ratings)

"Speaker is entirely too LOUD, please turn it down.... omg it's insane how loud it is. Other than that always friendly people and delicious iced..."

Tonya Robitaille Rohrer

"Excellent efforts to bring the best to the..."

Eric Cantu

"Awesome cashier. I didn't get her name, but if her initial are KS, she not only saved me money but had me buy more..."

Vickie Howell

"What can I say. It's McDonald's. That being said it's the only one in Kinston that is consecutively decent McDonald's. Staff is normally decent, food..."

Paul Daughtry

"Their caramel macchiatos are the truth. They are always polite and helpful when it comes to fixing the order. It's also pretty neat and..."

Kary

"We just run in and out fast to grab some drinks and use the restrooms which had no toilet paper..."

KaEllin Brown

"Great McD's location. Hot food, good service, clean interior. And they have the SELF SERVE KERCHUP DISPENSERS! Keep up the great..."

Andrew Eller

"Tried the new sandwich. The one l had was like Chick-fil-A it was so good. Hot and fresh when I got it. Everyone's talking about how good it is and..."

Pam Carter

"I go to get a cone of ice cream. That and the egg McMuffin is all I can eat from there due to digestive issues. I do love them..."

Joyce T. Neel

"The employees are nice and helpful to the best of their..."

Danielle Selph

"Pretty fast for the most part and the drive through folks were very..."

Marc Pickard

"When Mrs dasiy is working at the drive through window it is the best. She is absolutely the friendliest. I love the day time crew. They all are the..."

Tammy Taylor

Lovick's Cafe

86/100 (1707 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"The best eatery in the world. I've been going there all my life and it's the best food and always cheap. I wish I could buy the lemonade by the..."

Luther Suggs

"Lovicks is the absolute best. Customer service is always outstanding, as well as the food. I love coming in for breakfast and lunch as I work..."

Makayla Kane Robinson

"The food is always to die for and the staff is amazing. You can't tell from the manager or staff because they all make you feel at home. I love this..."

Aris Schenck

"Went to Kinston for Chef & The Farmer, but will go back for Lovick’s! The dough burger was a real treat. Juanita was informative, sweet and very..."

Jerri Deily

"Lovick’s Cafe is a staple of downtown Kinston. Always a great meal. Takes me back to days when my Dad would carry me out there to eat when I was..."

James Turner

"What a great way to end our anniversary get-away to Kinston! Not only was the service spot on and the food delicious, but Steve (the owner) took the..."

Sandi Pafford Nguyen

"Lovick's Cafe is one of the best to ever do it. I treated my daughter Cherish to breakfast while visiting my hometown of Kinston over the..."

Mewborn Albee

"The eggs are fresh and local. You can see the difference in the color of the yolk. And the sausage? I don’t even like sausage…But the local..."

Delia Wakefield Liuzza

"The food is wonderful the staff are fast and nice I advise all my coworkers to go it's off the..."

Billy Parker

"Always good food at a reasonable price. Friendly..."

Joe Williams

"Southern cooking at its finest. We ate breakfast there. The food was really good and the service was..."

Jackie Fran

"Carpe' breakfast! What a hidden gem. If you want a well cooked breakfast make sure you give Lovick's a try. Good little ol' time diner feel, upbeat..."

Paul Daughtry

Harry Anischik

"Awesome brunch and breakfast! Breakfast is served until 1:30pm. The hot cake pancakes were a huge hit with my kids and the waitress even tried to..."

Matthew Hayes

"I was in a bit of a mood when I stopped at Lovick's Cafe. I'd been fasting since the previous evening for a medical procedure, only to discover it..."

Avis Imani Rivera

"Iconic cafe across from mother earth brewery in Kinston. Home of the famous dough boy burger. A must stop for breakfast or lunch. Breakfast is..."

Terry Greene

"I ventured into this gem of a restaurant this morning for the first time, and was so glad I did!! Our waitress was sweet and pleasant. My one yr old..."

Christine Griffin

"We really enjoyed our visit here. You pretty much seat yourself or wait along the outer wall for a table to become available. The waiter and..."

Deidra

"I got a doughburger. I have been a FAN of these burgers for 40+ years 😋. I can't eat them often but I always tried to stop in when came home to..."

Shirley Belk

"We dined for brunch. Our family enjoyed a meat lovers omelet, pancakes w/ apples, chocolate chip pancakes and the Warehouse special (eggs, bacon,..."

Tommy Fleming

"A Kinston OG. If you never tried a doughburger, this is the place to give it a shot. Always fresh food, doughburger is always necessary when..."

Speed4tu

"The food was definitely a southern treat! I ordered the fried chicken/white meat special with fried okra and 🥔 salad. An acquired taste for some. ..."

Ralph Moxley

"Great food and..."

Mary Ellis

"Had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Lovick and her kind father Lee. This place is a warm hearted and friendly staple to the town of Kinston. Thank you..."

Zane Schlichting

"This is a very popular breakfast spot in Kinston. Usually very busy and could have a wait line on weekends. People were friendly and service was ok,..."

Taslishim Hoekwai

"I just want to set the tone to my review of Lovick's Cafe for anyone looking to understand the significance of what my meal there meant to me: The..."

mark portrick

"Food is consistently good. Prices are reasonable. Will continue to eat..."

Stephen Klinger

"Warm down home southern hospitality in a place where you get to know the locals. Varying menu of comfort foods served with a smile as well as..."

Bonnie Brill

East Coast Wings & Grill

70/100 (1635 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I used to be a waitress here 4 years ago while I was pregnant, and I absolutely hated it. Management was trash, and most employees too. 4 years..."

Sabrina Thompson

"Only reason i am giving this restaurant 5 stars after being seated for 20 mins & getting no service is because of BURT. He is now the manager but..."

Destiny Witcher

"Seven of us are dinner here Saturday evening. 6/2/18. We spent $130. One server took care us and she was awesome. Food was excellent and mixed drinks..."

Melissa Coombs Adams

"I fly RC Aircraft and ECW&G is just across the street from Kinston Aero Modlers flying field. After a fun day of flying I often stop in for a ice..."

Billy Davis

"Went in for lunch, took a couple minutes to be seated. No one was out front. Our server was awesome, answered all questions and was very friendly. ..."

Robin Lewis Freeman

"After our kids ballgame Friday night, a group of about 25 of us went there to eat. They we having computer problems, but said it may take a little..."

Mike Boyette

"I love this place! The food, the service, and the atmosphere. I really love all the combinations of flavors on the wings. We will definitely be..."

Sherry Jones

"Very friendly staff. The food was delivered hot and fresh. I had Poutine(cheesy gravy fries), Bacon cheeseburger quesadilla, and a side of mac and..."

Pam Bailey

"The food that I ordered was very good, no complaints..."

Maurice Williams

"Ordered a dry rub raging ranch and there was no flavor. It tastes like it just dropped the wings and the grease and served..."

God's Promise

"Delicious food and wonderful service. We come here regularly, and never have a bad..."

Walker

"My experience here was fantastic! The waitress, Maine, was extremely attentive and kind. The food was hot and arrived quickly. I might’ve found my..."

Sandra Toney

"We came in unexpectedly a party of 8 and we had amazing drinks good laughs with the great and friendly..."

Tasha Castro

"Our waitress was wonderful. She had a beautiful flower in her hair. They were busy with two large parties and we came from work. She wasn’t able to..."

Whitney Askew

"We had a blast here and the wings are spot on. The wait time was long due to short staff but it was worth the..."

Francis M. Hurd

"Amazing Gayle was the best..."

Bloodrain 81

"The wings and flatbread were both..."

Jessie Talley

Pizza Hut

70/100 (1484 ratings)

"My food is always fresh when I order and there is never a long wait time for my..."

Jennifer Sanderson

"my order was fresh and ready for pickup when I arrived and the clerk at the window was kind and Beautiful ❤️ thanks..."

Matthew Starkey

"Reputable business with great management and staff that have been around for years. The food is always hot and prepared to order with..."

Lisa Dawson

"Courteous service, food was hot and delicious. Never knew about the app to earn rewards for free food. Will definitely be..."

Dawn Riggs

"Well it was all great until I ask the younger lady behind the counter for a Togo box. One of the most hateful attitudes I've ever seen for a person..."

Scotty Lehew

"As I entered Pizza Hut, (although there were several people who appeared to be working), the only greeting I initally received was from other..."

Elsie Bruton

"Place was very clean. And didn't have to wait all day for the..."

James Whitejr

"This is the best pizza hut..."

Jess Patterson

"Can't rate the atmosphere didn't go inside, picked up food from drive..."

Michelle Williams

"The young lady working the drive thru was friendly, she also said thank you when she gave me my food and said have a great day. My food was correct..."

F3Avoxy

"Best personal pan pizza..."

Delores hatem

"My boys love their wings, even the boneless wings. They normally do not eat boneless wings but they love them at Pizza Hut! We had an issue with the..."

Heather Pearce

"I ordered large meat lovers pizza n it was very good , sause taste amazing , love their pizza..."

Bobby Potter

Arby's

70/100 (1477 ratings)

"We showed up right before closing didn't realize it was closing time and I felt bad. I would not normally do that to a restaurant. The ladies were so..."

Kelly Mccloskey

"Everyone was super friendly and it was very clean my only concern was there were no high chairs or booster seats fir little..."

Samantha Sanderson

"Jaree was a pleasure! She multitasked throughout the restaurant while still providing top-tier professional customer service. After looking at a..."

ROBERTS HOUSE

"The food is above average and the restaurant is clean. The service was efficient but not overly friendly. Bring back potato..."

Larry Kesler

"The cashier tonight was very friendly. Fries were fresh and food was good. No more than 6 minutes..."

Timotea Trevino

"Clean, fast and tasty. One of the better Arby's I've been..."

Sean O'Donnell

"The food was hot and fresh. The inside was very clean, and the staff was very..."

Ryan Spencer

"Arby's food is consistently good. This particular restaurant was exceptionally..."

M Taylor

"Very nice Arby's...always stop there on way to beach..Food and service ..."

Dale Wilson

"Super clean for a fast food place, quick lunch service, nice..."

Heather Clark

Mcdonald's

70/100 (1458 ratings)

"I appreciated the super clean facility & the contemporary Christian..."

Sabrina Nichole Tackett

"Thank you to the shift manager who apologized for the broken ice cream machine... Then gave my broken hearted son 2 cookies, a milkshake, and happy..."

Amy Baughman Carter

"Ordered at the kiosk and had no waiting as young man handed me my cup right away. Excellent grade for soft drink dispensing machine quality...."

Todd Early

"Recommend! Everytime I've visited it's always been quick and accurate and friendly through drive-thru services. Visited inside today and service was..."

James A.

"Food was great, as always. Can't go wrong with ANY Happy Meal. We had taken 2 of our BEAUTIFUL AND PRECIOUS great granddaughters to lunch. They ate..."

Shirley Belk

"Awesome staff. You can tell the morning lead person cares about the food they serve. Customer service was good. They were on top of..."

Rozi Horn

"Great customer service from one of your managers, Yolanda Johnson. She has respectful manners, shows excellent leadership and her work ethic is..."

Dre Milli

"Went through the drive through this morning and was impressed by the friendly and fast..."

Frank Butterfield

"Food was bland. Service was decent. They don't love to see you..."

Howie

"Very polite, clean restaurant, awesome stk bagel with..."

Darrick Gysbers

"This was honestly the very best mcgriddle I ever had! It was hot and buttery. The hazelnut coffee is back! Can't be any..."

Dan n Deb Street

"Got there at the right time! Everything was HOT ... and FRESH..."

Jane Doe

"Good and responsive service as well as new facility with touchscreens order..."

Martin Brossman

"Service was fast and friendly. Food was very..."

Steve Twiddy

"I was in and out of the drive-thru in only a few minutes. Wait time was completely acceptable in my opinion. Sandwich and fries both tasted good. I..."

Wyatt Bone

Ruby Tuesday

78/100 (1348 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"I recently dined at a restaurant that exceeded all my expectations! From the moment I walked in, the service was exceptional. The staff was..."

Justin Howard

"The best ruby Tuesdays I have visited so far!!! Service was amazing, food came out quickly and was cooked perfectly. Wait staff was so friendly, and..."

Lesley Ruble

"The food was decent, but not the way I remembered it to be. Evening was better than the Sunday meal after church. Annoyed by some lady (worker) that..."

Take Me To Your Lido

"This was by far, the best dine in experience I have had at this location. Despite being short staffed, all were in good spirits. Our server Taylor..."

Angela Martell

"Came out from New Bern with the kids for the meet and greet with Santa, they did an excellent set up and it was a good turn out! Everyone was very..."

Jimmy Johnson

"I had really hoped Ruby Tuesday had improved over time. We use to enjoy going there years ago for their famous salad bar. This visit was no..."

Whitney Kennedy

"My husband and I were there At the Kinston, North Carolina location for his birthday on December 6. The restaurant was fairly busy, and there was..."

Sandy Paris

"Emecia offered us some of the best service I have had in a while. Food was hot. She was attentive and quick. Order was spot on. A large thank you to..."

sarah bartlett

"The bad reviews almost kept me from going here. I was hungry, wanted some food and decided to go here. The manager greeted me upon entry and led me..."

S. K. Hill

"Stopped by Ruby Tuesday for lunch and was pleasantly surprised at the food and service that this ruby Tuesday had to offer. I got the philly cheese..."

Isai Segura

"I always enjoy the salad bar and use it as my main meal. I usually order salmon as a side. This time, I ordered the rib appetizer (Ask for the sauce..."

NC RUBY

"People are being accepted in, but with rules due to the pandemic. Sweet tea was sweet: sugar could be tasted. Preference could determine if that is..."

Brie Miller

"Great meal, great service! The restaurant was clean and the staff was very friendly. The manager Kade was incredibly kind and..."

Chris puryear

Taco Bell

70/100 (1335 ratings)

"I haven't been to Taco Bell in a bit. Today I placed a rather large order online of 3 Taco Party Packs and a #7. I was fully expecting the staff to..."

Heather Lee

"The food is always delicious . I always go through the drive-thru and staff are always courteous, friendly and most importantly,..."

Taylor Dale

"I went through drive-thru. My wife tried the same spicy soft potato taco in Fayetteville, AR. It was not good. She felt over here it was crispy and..."

Balajee Arun

"One of the best Taco Bell’s I’ve been to. The service was great and the people working there are super..."

Allison Harper

"Decent Taco Bell location. The service used to suck a few years ago but seems to have improved..."

Krystal Stallings

"My food was wrong I might of ordered it wrong but the fixed me a new order and would not let me pay for the new order! Awesome customer..."

John Wood

"Always a go to quick fix when your..."

Polly Spetter

"I am a regular customer of this location. They offer excellent service, the food is always hot, and my order is always correct. Very friendly young..."

Jinger Jarrett

"Perfect. Idk why so much hate on..."

Dick Burns

"Since they don't have the Taco Shell Salad Supreme, at this time, I went for the Nacho BellGrande with extra Tomatoes & extra Sour Cream. The Beef..."

Linwood White

"I purchased a salad that was outstanding. It was made with top of the line ingredients. That is now my go to place for healthy eating. Next time I..."

Lora Johnson

El Nuevo San Juan Mexican Restaurant

82/100 (1329 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I’ve eaten here once before, and was just a little hesitant to eat here again as last time although the food was delicious the amount of food for..."

Cass K

"Well this time I went in I was remembered from the young lady which was nice. I was seated quick and she also remembered what I ordered the lasted..."

Lady J Red Allen

"We always enjoy eating here. Food is delicious, fresh and comes out quickly. Service is usually wonderful and the elder gentleman is always so sweet..."

Anna Hamilton

"Ive been visiting this restaurant since I was a kiddo. I come here about 4 times a year and it is always random, yet well needed & delicious .They..."

Iyiannah Collier

"This was our first time coming here and we really enjoyed it. Quick service and great food. Some things are a bit pricey but the serving size is..."

Mandy Frazier

"Everything was superb hot food didn't have to wait our server was really..."

Sharmaine Hart

"My family has enjoyed coming to San Juan for years. The food is always consistently great, served hot and fresh. They restaurant is beautifully..."

Donna Hill

"Always a great dining experience! Welcoming, fast, eager to serve and excellent food and service! Highly..."

CromerZone

"Everything was superb hot food didn't have to wait our server was really..."

Otis Simpson Jr

"The Food Was very good and the waiter was very nice! the drinks were great ! 10/10 will come back..."

Danyell Carmon

Bojangles

76/100 (1292 ratings)

Chicken Legs and Biscuits

Cajun Chicken Club

Chicken Supreme Dinner

Chicken Sandwich E

2 Piece Chicken Breast and Wings

Wheelchair Accessible

"Hello from AZ. Enroute back to Raleigh after visiting friend for a wedding in Oriental, staying at River Dunes... wife and I seen Bojangles on the..."

Johnathan Covey II

"I haven’t had their food in a long time so I decided to stop by before I left for NY. The chicken was tasty and fresh, biscuit was moist and..."

Paulina A

"I know it's super hard to keep up with and they are always packed. But when your wife says she's going to walk to the gas station to use the bathroom..."

Richard Desrosier

"Even cold food from Bojangles is better than most other franchise breakfast restaurants. Sandwich was lack luster , but good. Fries were a bit cold..."

Paul Daughtry

"The food is always great when we come by going to the beach but expect a wait because good food always has a line but wait time are never..."

Preston Parker

"We ordered out... But, our order was perfect and the food was hot..."

Dawn Beacham (Dawn Marie)

"There are two kinds of Bojangles in North Carolina. The REAL ones that serve Dr Pepper & Cheddar Bos and then there are what I guess are franchises..."

Chaz W

"Well I've never seen a fast food Restaurant close 15 minutes early last two nights they closed at 10 P but has a line wrapped around to the window ..."

Scott Smith

"I love taking my truck through this brushless..."

David H

"Picked up breakkie on the way out of town. Can always count on BJ to have good biscuits in a timely manner at the drive..."

Angelea Blanchard

"Cashier was awesome, correct change food was hot, they just need to restock the..."

Vickie Howell

"We pick up deliveries and we eat here once a week. Food is always hot. I am disappointed with the Supremes. But other than that we don't wait long..."

Author Felicia Nelson-Davis

Golden Corral

75/100 (1237 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My wife and I enjoyed our breakfast today. Everything was delicious! Great service! Clean! Very friendly and helpful staff! Thank..."

Don Beierwaltes

"Had the buffet breakfast which was awesome;very friendly staff who kept asking if I needed anything..."

Jackson Mar-Tang

"I love everything about this..."

Ladeelite Craddock

"It's great love the shrimp well like all the..."

Sandy Bright

"WE ALWAYS GO TO GOLDEN CORRAL WHEN IN NC cant wait to get 1 here in..."

Sandy Griffin McLaughlin

"If you just want a lot, GC is the place! $17.50 Buffet with drink before tip. Wi-Fi provided with an..."

Martin Brossman

"My best part about this location was the young man on the grill doing the steaks. He made sure he cooked EVERYBODIES steak to their individual..."

Shantá Baker

"The employees are very nice. Atmosphere is casual. Food is good. Everything is clean. I liked the old take out containers. The new ones have..."

flipfloplogic

"Crab legs and the taco bar are wonderful and are my favorite part of dining here!! We always love when we get Tabi as our waitress as she is always..."

Stacey S Avery

"Place was clean and staff were nice and helpful. My only complaint was that some of the food was not as fresh as it should have been. You could tell..."

Kristy Smith

"I’m rating this place because we eat here a lot, regularly on Sunday’s after church. If the meats and veggies were a little less salty, I would..."

Augustus G McDowell Sr.

"Great variety food choices for a family or group. Excellent service, all you can eat buffet style. The pot roast in gravy is always tender and..."

ROBIN

"I travel quite a bit, and as a result, am always looking for good restaurants. This Golden Corral is consistently incredible! The food is always..."

John White

"Great service. Nice fresh hot..."

Chris Richardson

"Food was fresh and staff was nice. My kids especially like the desert bar with the chocolate fountain and the sift serve ice cream. It has something..."

Brittany Barwick

The Boiler Room Oyster Bar

95/100 (1226 ratings)

"They shuck the oysters for you! Mic drop! The steamed peck of oysters was delicious. I also got the Nashville Hot fried brussel sprouts..... soooo..."

Tiffany Nicole

"Overall food was good, as was the service. Good music and oyster were very good too. Bloody Mary needs work, a bit boring when it comes to the yummy..."

E “ET” T

"Having been a big fan of "A Chef's Life" on PBS, when the opportunity to come to Kinston presented itself, there was no hesitation in planning a..."

Randall Smith

"I went here recently with my better half and had a great time. It's hard to put this restaurant into a category. It's pretty unique. It's an oyster..."

Taylor Johnson

"My wife and I split Hushpuppies and BR Blended Burger Project for lunch and both were decedent! The staff was very friendly and the experience was..."

Kevin Merino

"Great atmosphere. The food is amazing. Love the oysters. The homemade saltines are..."

Kimberly Bonnett

"In love with their Caesar Salad in all its forms, I add grilled chicken and oyster croutons. Banana Pudding its a must..."

Andrea Nunez

"Very tasty. There's not many other places I'd eat raw..."

Vincent Tomaino

"Absolutely AMAZING place! Drive over an hour to try this place and WELL WORTH the drive! Incredible..."

Tanya Walsh

"Peel n eat shrimp, oysters, and the blended Burger...YUM! We try to work Boiler in at least once a week..."

Stephanie Ormond

Sugar Hill Pizzeria

86/100 (1212 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ordered a small for the two of us as recommended by the staff. It was a good thing that we did. We both ate our fill and still had lunch to take..."

Ronald Michalowicz

"Omg!! Best pizza, hands down!! I wish we had one in Greenville. I would never eat pizza anywhere else. Wings are fabulous too! The owners of this..."

Dennis Tonia Marshall

"We drive past several pizza restaurants to get the bestest pizza in Kinston at Sugar Hill Pizzeria. Their staff always treats us like family just..."

Rose Turnage Fox

"Really nice intimate spot with out door dining. I came here as the owner and CTO of CPNStream to livestream Mac and Juice and besides I found a..."

Carlos Romero

"I came here with my best friend for dinner and to catch up. Our dinner was great; we sat outside as the weather was perfect. So perfect that we..."

Shannon Riggs

"Outstanding!!!! The food staff and ownership are the best. I'm only in town a few days a week and eat there a lot. I highly recommend Sugar..."

Don Hardy

"This was my first trip to Sugar Hill. Enjoyed everything about this place from the delicious sandwich I eat to the friendly staff at the..."

Bill Suggs

"This pizza is worth driving to Kinston for! The food, service and atmosphere was great. I highly recommend..."

Sarah C. Tripp

"It was good to see you again Chris Moore. The food was delicious. The staff is so friendly. The best pizza I have ever had in Kinston and I am a..."

Bob Garrett

"Best pizza ever! Cold beer, great service, comfortable atmosphere. Highly..."

Missy Smith

"Thank you Sugar Hill for being so kind to us just before closing. My husband and I came in tonight at 8:50pm not knowing you close at 9...I asked if..."

Barbara Mitchell Rogers

"Parking can be a challenge, but that can't be helped. It's worth the challenge because the pizza is great and so is the staff. They are friendly..."

Donna Oker Allen

"Finally was able to be in Kinston long enough to try Sugar Hill! It was delicious!!! Highly recommend..."

Paige Killinger Mewborn

"Food was really good. Service was fast. The staff was friendly and checked on our table often. The bread with the meatball appetizer was delicious...."

Kathy Barrow

"One of my favorite places to go!! They have the best pizza and subs..."

Jillian Grace Wilson

"Excellent Pizza. Great staff. If you are in downtown Kinston a great place to grab a..."

David Ricke

"I was taken aback when we entered! I LOVE the pub/bar atmosphere. Yet, its still family friendly, how cool is that! The ladies were super, super..."

Deidra

"Service was great and this restaurant is conveniently located across the street from Mother Earth Brewery. Once your order is placed and paid for..."

Jody A. Smith

"It was our first time eating here in person and I gotta say that the food was incredible. Everything was hot and fresh and everyone was very polite...."

Lenny Archambeault

"Stopped in for the first time this past weekend for a to go order while visiting a friend in Kinston. Loved the atmosphere of the inside and the..."

David David

"A fantastic local establishment serving everything a pizza parlor should. The staff is very friendly and helpful; Mandy, who I believe is the..."

Pete Wright

"This place was pretty good. Food was fantastic! Service at the counter was amazing but it’s a more fend for yourself on the extras. Dining room is..."

M. A.

"Sam took really good care of us explaining all the differences in food. Helped make special orders for us in our food selection. Great service, very..."

Kellie Reneau

"Some of the best pizza that I have had in a long time! This is thin crust NY style pizza. I had the margherita pizza and it was absolutely..."

Dylan Anderson

"I don’t review much but the food was delicious! The pizza was some of the best we’ve had, truly. I had an Italian sub which was great. We will..."

Kelsey White

"Here's another cool spot located on Heritage Street that's not far from Mother Earth Brewery! It's cool that you can order pizza by the slice or get..."

BK from the Rockies

"The chicken wings are phenomenal. Idk what they put in the sauce, but its finger licking good. I could literally eat these wings every single day...."

Kan

"Dog friendly because the outdoor porch is fantastic. Great customer service and fast on the food. This place attracts a great crowd. Thank you..."

Paul Masih

"Pretty good food. One of those places that is basically self service bit wants a tip?? Just basic and moving to fast to really ask if you need..."

Rod James

"I'd hurt my right foot an was not able to walk! Instead eating out the other restaurants, I'd Chosed S.H. it's the right price & everything was fresh..."

Jacqueline Coefield

"This place is awesome! The food is great. The service is fast and accurate. The restaurant was clean and well organized! The prices are also..."

AARON WALKER

"Oh my goodness, the best pizza ever and the wings were tasty. Service was top notch. Try them..."

MiGueL

"My daughter and I went here for the first time Saturday and the whole experience was very pleasant! Food was..."

Kent Esau

"Awesome staff, very friendly. Sho nuff will come..."

antman4life03

Waffle House

73/100 (1152 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Possibly the best Waffle House I’ve ever been to. “Table for three is read,” as Kendrick’s friendly energy welcomes you as you walk in and..."

Bryan Freeborn

"Hands down the best WH experience I’ve ever had. We ordered ahead and went inside to pick it up, but it wasn’t quite ready. The hostess (black..."

S G

"Kinston’s Waffle House is definitely of my favorites of all the ones I have been to (well over 50). Everyone there is extremely nice and are the..."

S. K. Hill

"Well, it's a Waffle house. It was clean, the staff was very nice and my food came out promptly. Nothing crazy happened during my experience at this..."

Nick La Fond

"Upon entering we were greeted by an older gentleman, who was obviously a host. I have been to many Waffle House restaurants all over the country..."

Ada Rebecca Smith

"The place was super packed but we patiently waited and I also let the elderly couple go in front of us. Didn't have it in my heart to let them wait...."

Heather Reynolds

"Staff is always great. Food is normally awesome as well. Kendrick greeting everyone that walks in is the absolute best. He literally makes the..."

Stephen Werner

"Sunday 9/24/23 around 10 am. A wonderful group of people working together. Wife loved her waffle and I can never pass up their hashbrowns. Glad we..."

Doug Holzschuh

"Kendrick brings the vibes and makes this place a waffle HOME. Whoever hired him needs a reward. I want to lift him up and cover him with soft..."

Lyndsay Holmes

"Food was great. Employee all very kind. Kendrick is an awesome employee.He needs a raise. He goes above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. If we..."

Jana Pyles

"Overall the food was good. The service was excellent. Our server was Jenn, she did very , very good. I did t have to ask or wait for drink, she was..."

Chris Slane

"We needed a cool place, off the road, something to eat, that moment of down time. It was perfect. Food was done just right. We were able to get the..."

Glenda Nesi

"This location was great. Very friendly helpful staff. Food was prepared to taste and served hot and fresh. Great coffee as..."

jim hill

"Friendly employees with great service. The food was fresh and..."

Dave Recce

"Stopped in for breakfast with my family on my way back to pa jennifer was nice and friendly kept up on our drinks n food. Thank u. Will definitely b..."

Dave Conley

"One of the cleanest waffle houses I've visited and the waitress was very punctual and went above and..."

Jazz Valle

"Great service. Cooked just the way we like it...."

Kelly Light

"I would have given it a five but the waitress could use some more lessons on customer service. They just weren't that friendly but she did place..."

Treanina Stephens

Bojangles

73/100 (1127 ratings)

"I visited this restaurant 2 times and had great experiences at this location. The staff were very nice and the patrons will speak with you while..."

Fanecia Campbell-Daye

"The reaturant was very clean! The cashier was very friendly and polite. The food came out super fast. Everything was hot and fresh. The atmosphere..."

Heather Smith

"Food was hot and ready to order! I asked for no pickles and that’s exactly what I received . The manager was amazing and the cashier was so..."

Jessica Torres

"The sausage with egg and cheese biscuits was good, and the regular sausage biscuits were also..."

Maurice Williams

"This particular location has been I Kinston for over 30 yrs. Always great..."

Steve

"My cousin used to rave about this place. I haven't been here in ages, but it still tastes..."

Sidney Brown

"Our order taker, Angela was very polite and..."

Daniel Robinson

"This is a good spot this morning the food was good and fresh I guess it all depends on who's..."

Nikki Perry

"Excellent Customer Service! The food is Awesome! Egg Cheese biscuit the Best! The place is very clean! I love Bo's. It's Bo's Time..."

Robert Rudick

"Amended Aug. 2, 2022: SMALLER PORTIONS NOTICED EASILY AND PRICES FOR LITE PLATTERS WITH TAX ARE OVER $8 PER PERSON. Love their LITE PLATTERS! Not..."

Ali Rogers

"I visit this Bojangles regularly as to it is very close to my work. For the most part the staff and environment are nice. The inside of this..."

Heather Lee

"Always great biscuits and fairly good customer service.....you just gotta hope they get your order right.....I come here often and the drive thru is..."

Michael Westfall

Smithfield's Chicken 'n Bar-b-q

73/100 (1117 ratings)

Cookout

75/100 (1068 ratings)

"Great hot food cheap. A double burger does not contain but maybe 1/4 to 1/3 pound of meat, though. 2 combos is less than $20 so you can get two! The..."

Johnathan Williams

"The food is very good and also not to..."

Jaime M Leyva

"Great fast dining experience. Delicious burgers, onion rings, fries, and fried okra. Staff was still arriving as we were eating early that day. ..."

Bill Tomko

"We went inside to eat. They were very busy at the time. The cashier was so nice and polite. Got everyone through the line fast. Food came out so..."

Heather Reynolds

"The food was great as always but the service was poor once again, it seems like every time I eat here the people working the drive thru window have..."

Polly Parker

"Love this place. The peanut butter fudge milkshake is my favorite! Can't forget the white cheddar cheese bites..."

Howie Jones

"it felt the staff was short handed or not fully trained. there was only one group ahead of us to order, but it took awhile to place the order and..."

Abi M she-her

"Been out of the US for almost 10 years and come back to this gem, good service, fantastic food and at a really great value, they have fried okra as a..."

Brandon Thompson

"The food was good. I don't eat burgers but that burger was awesome. She kept saying made to order. I subbed my drink for milkshake I was getting the..."

April Adams

"Good food. Best shakes..."

Carlos M Farrulla

Burger King

70/100 (1060 ratings)

"Food was hot and fresh. This is a rarity at other fast food establishments. The employees were super..."

Georgia D Holleman

"Great fast friendly service. Always get my order right and it's served with a..."

Jaquan Williams

"Haven't been to this location in a while and just went today. I have to say that everything has greatly improved. Employees were friendly and the..."

Krystal Stallings

"No wait quick service wasn't the best friendly greeting at first but smiling and better when I got my..."

Marc Pickard

"Hot burgers..... that's all l want That's all l like. Keep them burgers..."

The One

"Got in and out of there quickly. I had to be somewhere at a certain time they were friendly and got my order right. The food was fresh and..."

Heather Hunter

"Love the food people are sometimes not people..."

Doris Edwards

"Early morning staff are on point. Food is hot and drive thru is fast. The best BK in..."

Bonnie D

"This Burger King is the best of the 2 in town. The service is always great and servers are friendly. They know their job and are kind. They really..."

Betty Shingleton

Domino's Pizza

"It's cheap, it's quick. No dine in, but you can order online and get delivery, walk in pickup, or drive up pickup. Hard to beat for the money if..."

Jeremy Gray

"They always get my order correct, the food is always hot and 99% of the time it's on..."

Shea Davis

"I placed my order well ahead of time, and it was prepared on time and ready for me when I arrived to pick it up., It was prepared exactly as I..."

Ron Owens

"Philly Steak was great! Nice, Hot, and Tasteful!..."

Shirley C Davis

"I ordered lunch from Domino's today because things were busy at work and I would not have have time to leave. I had the over roasted habanero..."

Letta Hill

"Came in today to place an order for wings, and a new employee assisted me, he was very nice and made sure my order was accurate! He then proceeds to..."

Lekeshia Lathon

"Thanks domino’s for the delivery 11/12/22 night shift crew were sooo respectful and quick. Great job.. my Sanderson farms crew enjoyed the..."

scottie brown

"Food was ok. You get what you pay for. However when picking up the pizzas, 1 wasn't even cut. We asked for it to be cut and the kid replied "I make..."

Allison T.

"This location has been my goto for about 5 years now when life gets hectic and there's no time to cook or I'm just too tired to. Always great food..."

Camille Jones

"The pizza was ready fast, but they weren't very generous with the toppings which is why I only gave 4 stars. I was also a little stunned that my..."

David Braun

"Thank you Domino's, you do take care of your customers! I had a slight problem with my order, got right on the phone with Manager, he took care of..."

Kimberly Shingleton

Hardee's

"Great service & non judgmental! Funnel cake with sausage gravy is sooooo delicious..."

Carl Leake,Jr.

"Good food and service. Restaurant was slow at the time. Good view of the highway with the traffic passing by. Miss the Hardee's of the..."

Billy R. Terry

"Good visit. Service was quick, and the order was..."

Christopher Holland

"Great biscuits and gravy. Great staff. I meet my friends there almost every..."

Paul Shafit

"Good, friendly service and good food. Biscuits and gravy were..."

Larry Kesler

"My last visit was a bit disappointing. The chicken wings in my eight piece. What is very small and the biscuits were forgotten. And they were also..."

Miss Hill

"Food was good. A little late in the evening and the service was..."

Camella Marcom

"Rita, Shirley, Oddie, Amanda are great. Food was great, restaurant was..."

say what

"Wish I could give them 10. Never had an experience like this, drive thru is whipping them out in less than 3 minutes from time you hit the line, food..."

Kathleen Akins

"Nice young ladies a little to much talking In front of customer but good service. Very polite and..."

Glenda Koonce

"Overall nice place. Good food. Service lil slow but they were a lil busy. We had a party of 20 alone. Give it a try not half..."

Kim Herring

"I enjoy eating here. I have not been here since my father passed. This was our favorite place together. Father and daughter..."

Emma Hardy

"Service was fast food was good. I had the steak buscuit. But bathroom was dirty. It's just something about a dirty restaurant..."

Ms.Abika Edwards

Pizza Villa

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place for locals or visiters. They were extremely busy, so the wait was filled with wandering around the place. Per the waitress, the owner's..."

Donald Sayers

"One of my favorite places to visit when I go home. Best salad bar on the east coast. Staff is always friendly and polite. I've ate just about..."

Amber Bostick

"This place is just simply the BEST, with the wait staff, the delicious food and let's not forgot the awesome restaurant itself. Great place to..."

Michele Lee Rager-Stefanik

"Passing through town and found this unique restaurant. Service was quick, food was good, and prices were great!! If we lived here I know we'd be..."

Wendy P.

"This place is a staple in the community. They stay busy during the week. They have a great special on Tuesday of all you can eat spaghetti (dine-in)...."

Letta Hill

"I don't live in Kinston anymore, but when I go back I always go to Pizza Villa. The salad bar and pizza crackers are my favorite. If you have never..."

Melany Quinn

"Great food and great customer service.. one of my favorite places to..."

Carol Dawson

"Great place to eat been here twice now service is always amazing and the pizza has a very original taste to it but not in a bad way the pizza..."

Cameron Bradely

"Absolutely love this place. It's a Kinston restaurant gem. They have the best salad bar here, the restaurant does not serve upstairs very often now..."

Samantha “Sam” Ward

"My experience is always great at this restaurant. The line may be a little long, but it is because everyone loves to go there. Waitresses are always..."

Gina Grant

"My mom and I traveled to Kinston for my nephew's wedding. We met his fiance and her family here. Great food! Great atmosphere! My "niece-in-law" ate..."

Kitty & Cat

"A landmark in Kinston! 👍 Local pizza place with a well deserved great reputation! Pizza Villa thin crust pizza is the best!! Salad bar tops it off..."

Tammie

"The spaghetti with meat sauce was delicious! I highly recommend it when you’re craving homemade spaghetti. Great taste at a great..."

Sara Becker

"This is a really neat place. We had the a mushroom and pepperoni pizza. It had a wonderful taste. Definitely would love to eat here again when in..."

Sarah Wood

"I loved this place since it opened its doors. Always great food. Run by a great Christian base..."

Michelle Davis

"The burgers were very good. The waitress was very good. Waited a while to get served because it was so busy. Loud in there...."

Roberta Burgenstock

Golden China Buffet

Wheelchair Accessible

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"good food, good staff, managers always receive you with a smile, good place to spend with family and enjoy a good oriental..."

Venny Baltazar

"I always enjoyed my meal. The food is..."

Antoinette Miller

"El mejor lugar de North Carolina para desayunar comer y compartir, saludos a su representante departe de un buen amigo por su alta cocina. The best..."

Emilio Hp

"Love this..."

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"Golden China Buffet was great - very attentive staff and their great teamwork with employees was evident, creating a welcoming atmosphere. I had the..."

Nick

"Really good place to eat. The food was hot, wait staff attentive and friendly and everything was perfectly seasoned. Best egg rolls I’ve ever had...."

The Jerry Jr. Show

"Been going here for years. Best time to eat here is when they open and as they change over for dinner. As long as it's fresh it's always..."

Heather Reynolds

"Very well kept , clean . Fresh buffet. Mouth watering food . THE only place in Kinston for great Chinese..."

jimmy tyndall

"Everything was excellent. Staff was very courteous and friendly. Food temp was very..."

Michael McCray

"Best chinese buffet around offering 4 bars of food. Buffet runs around $13 per person which isn't too bad compared to other buffets I've been to...."

Michael Nelms

"Food was fresh and delicious. Service was very good. Definitely going..."

Ed M

"Food is always fresh and hot. It's a buffet..so the service is good. AlwYs on point to keep out drinks filled and picking up our empty plates...."

jennie spencer

"The Food Was Great. Me & My Lady Friend Really Enjoyed The..."

Gregory Lewis

"For the typical American who loves to pig out with good tasting food, that's Not good for you, this place is great. Family of 4 (2 kids, 2 adults)..."

Alex Bondar

"The shrimp fried rice is the BEST in Kinston. They use the real rice... not that yellow rice all the other restaurants..."

The One

"Good service...food is average. Bathrooms & dining tables need..."

Dale Clark

"Service was good, the atmosphere was good. Sadly, the food was mediocre at..."

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