Classic Diner Fare! <br> The menu runs from burgers and fries to liver and onions! <br> Large portions and a great selection, but save room for Dessert. As with any reputable diner, the Fireside has an impressive dessert selection. It varies occasionally, but there are always loads of pies and cream puffs to select from. <br> It might be a touch pricey, but considering the portions, etc. I am sure you'll find it worth it.

Environment - 70's wood veneer paneling, and the feeling that you are in a church basement or a VFW Hall BUT! <br> If you love classice bad-for-you hot dogs, this is THE place. <br> Don't even think about what the kitchen looks like, just enjoy these excellent dogs. <br> There are Texas Wieners in many places nearby, but for less flash and better dogs, Rutt's Hutt is the place.

My wedding reception was held at the Bethwood, and I cannot recommend a place any higher. <br> The striking architecture is the first thing you'll notice, along with the twinkling lights in the walking garden alongside the main building. One thing that I appreciated was the fact that the Bethwood does not feel WEDGED between other business like many other banquest facilities. <br> Inside, the atmosphere is still a little 70'/80's, but I believe that is by design. <br> The staff, especially the planners, are TOP NOTCH. Super attentive and willing to go the extra mile for whatever you need. <br> Sure, it's a little expensive, but they do their best to give a classy experience...not bagel bites and pigs-in-a-blanket as appetizers. <br> Considering a wedding reception? This is THE place.

Schmidt's is German food at it's best. A great selection of German foods and beers make for a nice German experience. <br> Try the Pretzel Bites with some of their sweet mustard... absolutely to die for! <br> They also serve excellent creme puffs. My only complaint is they are served cold. I'd prefer them at room temperature or warm, but that's me. <br> Parking is a bit tough at busy times, but try parking a few blocks away and walking. The neighborhood is a very quaint, historic one. <br> Schmidt's also has a small store across the street, where you can get candies, etc. <br> All in all, a nice evening out.

Not meaning to sound negative, but Chipotle is little more than a glorified, yuppie Taco Bell. <br> Meat, rice, salsa, lettuce, etc. in a tortilla. Same thing Taco Bell serves, BUT the quality is definitely higher. <br> A little expensive, but very filling, so it's probably worth the money. <br> For a change of pace and a trendy environment, Chipotel makes a decent lunch or late night snack.

Atmosphere... nah! Paper napkins and melamine plates. <br> But if you are interested in good Eastern NC country cooking at an affordable price, Barbecue Lodge is a great place. <br> Try take out for tailgating, picnics or after church. <br> Great Brunswick stew and pulled pork BBQ.

Great Sunday Lunch Buffet. <br> A bit pricey for the buffet, but if you can put away food, this is THE place. <br> Excellent dessert bar with a wide variety of homemade desserts. <br> The beef and barley soup is also a treat, when available.

Great calabash style seafood. If you like it fried, Silver Lake is a little bit of the coast, 2 hours inland. <br> Situated on Silver Lake (go figure) the back of the restaurant overlooks the dam and the falls. <br> Take the little ones out onto the deck and feed ducks, gees, fish and the slews of turtles. <br> Try the buffalo shrimp...they'll fill you up quickly, so don't order too many.

This will be the Anchor Inn's first review, AND my first negative review. <br> Attached to a Quality Inn, the Anchor Inn serves typical restaurant fare at so-so prices. <br> So, what's my beef with it? The owner's desire to make money over satisfying clients. <br> Example: <br> 3 Egg Omelette...$5.99 3 Egg Omelette, but have them hold one egg...-$.25 3 Egg Omelette, but have them ADD one egg...+$.75 1 egg for a two year old...$2.99 <br> Yes, our party of 7 did order each of these and had we known the price of the single egg, we would have just hacked a bit off of an omelette. The owner, when asked if we could cut us some sort of discount, simply responded... "That's the price on the menu" <br> I know it is only $2.99, but the owner's rudeness and complete lack of consideration for our $90.00 tab just soured this place for me.

I cannot honestly say I have ever had their Pizza, but the menu goes far beyond Pizza. <br> My favorite is the Tuna Melt and the cheesecake. <br> Small restaurante with a decent atmosphere. <br> It's great little place for lunch.

I am giving Char-Grill 4 stars even if it is just a burger joint! <br> The best burgers on earth! Crispy, smokey, fire grilled burgers! <br> Great shakes and Fries too! <br> The only drawback here is having to wait outside for your food. On a rainy day, you either have to call ahead or go without... much sadness. <br> Just plain Great!

I am giving Char-Grill 4 stars even if it is just a burger joint! <br> The best burgers on earth! Crispy, smokey, fire grilled burgers! <br> Great shakes and Fries too! <br> Char_Grill 4 has a step up on the other Char-Grills. You don't have to wait outside for your food. A small eating areas for 30 people or so saves you from the elements. Even if you do sacrifice the nostalgia of the original. <br> Just plain Great!

A nifty little place where you can see Dinner and a movie in the same seats. <br> About 30-45 minutes before the movie starts, diners are allowed into the theatre and seated at tables. Their orders are taken and their food delivered shortly before the movie. Then the wait staff is pretty inconspicuous during the movie, out of consideration. <br> The menu is basic burgers, chicken fingers, etc. but how big can the kitchen really be in a converted 2 screen theatre. <br> Also, Monday Night Football is another bonus. Free admission for that! <br> A nice night out.

Possibly the best Chinese in Raleigh. <br> Great owners, great embience, great food and as many rice crunchies as you can eat. <br> Nothing I have ever had here has been sub-par. I am especially fond of the steamed dumplings. You have to wait a few minutes for them, but it's worth it. <br> Excellent!

Interesting atmosphere, but a deathnail location. Located on a back road, away from the main flow of traffic, I am quite surprised they have survived this long. <br> The menu is good. They even have Alligator Bites! Small batter-fried bits of Alligator, and they are actually quite tasty... and yes it does taste a lot like chicken. <br> Visit while you can before this little shop goes the way of the dinosaur.

The staple fast food, Eastern NC BBQ restuarant. <br> It's amazing they can put out as many slow cooked pigs as they do each and every day. <br> A BBQ sandwich + some Brunswick stew (awesome) + hushpuppies + banana pudding = great Sunday meal. <br> And sweet tea to die for! <br> it might be a touch pricey for fast food, but consideriung what you get, it's worht it.

Ultra nostalgia for me here. <br> Haviong been raised in Asheville, I remember when the Biltmore Estate raised cows and had a dairy. The Dairy Bar is the last remnant of this time. <br> The Dairy closed sometime in the 80's, but the dairy bar remained, getting updated several times since. <br> Still the feel of a classic ice cream shoppe, it's a great family stop on a hot summer day.

Peppers is the ecclectic coffee shop of Pizza parlors. Local artwork often dots the walls and the mood is definitely college bohemian. <br> The food... Thin, soft crust pizza with Pepper's unique tomato sauce. Just a hint of peppery spice makes the sauce come alive. <br> We regularly drive the 30 miles just for the Geddy Lee (Artichoke Hearts and Sundried Tomatoes) and a pitcher of Bass Ale. EXCELLENT! <br> I cannot praise a pizza joint any higher.

Pita Pit is a great little spot. Very basic food, ala Subway, but without the funky (although not offensive) flavor all Subway subs seem to have. <br> The grilled Tuna Pita is a personal favorite. They toss the equivalent of a can of tuna onto the grill as they prepare your "pocket". Once grilled it goes into the Pita nice and hot. Great Stuff! <br> The Vegetarian possibles also abound with veggies, hummus, etc. <br> Great little alternative to the typical Fast Food or Sub shop.

Does steak get any better? <br> The environment is akin to Log Cabin meets Dairy Farm meets The Ritz. A bit on the p[ricey side, it cannot be a "regular" event, but it is worth visiting at every opportunity. <br> The Filet Mignon, when cooked medium rare, will present the gentleman diners a very familiar experience, if they just close their eyes and allow the mind to wander. ;) <br> Yes, it is that good! <br> Awesome steak..simply awesome!