American

Barley and Burger offers gourmet, chef-driven burgers; local craft beer; artisan sandwiches; appetizers; handspun milkshakes; chopped salads; and more. 

Located at 2921 Zebulon Rd

Rocky Mount, NC.

Classic diner style atmosphere with extensive offerings for breakfast and lunch including soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches, burgers and dogs, old fashioned milkshakes, and of course Brian's famous cheesesteaks. 

Located at 1129 Jeffreys Rd Rocky Mount, NC. 

Chew 'n Chat Café offers Southern staples cooked to order. Featuring breakfast classics and fresh takes on Southern cuisine for lunch, such as the Fried Green BLT pictured above, Chew n' Chat provides a true down home experience. Patrons can also shop the in-store market with homemade chicken salad, pimento cheese, soups, dressings, desserts, and more.  

Located at 1005 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, NC. 

Old school grill open daily for breakfast and lunch. Diners can choose from a wide array of breakfast biscuits and plates as well as classic burgers, dogs and sandwiches for lunch. 

Located at 121 W Church St, Nashville, NC.

With both excellent customer service and extraordinary flavors, Crown Chicken & Grill offers American classics with a twist.

Favorites include the “Deluxe Bowl” (featured), lamb gyro, Philly cheesesteak and of course the fried chicken.

Crown’s menu also includes chicken wings, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, gourmet cheese fries and multiple gyros to choose from.

Two locations at 3665 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount (Westridge shopping center) and 963 West Raleigh Blvd, Rocky Mount. 

Old school Eastern North Carolina style barbecue joint. Family owned for over three decades, Doug Sauls' BBQ & Seafood delivers quality barbecue, fried chicken, chicken and pastry, frog legs and a host of other Southern comfort food staples. 

The menu also features a laundry list of classic comfort food sides, including Brunswick stew, slaw, boiled potatoes, blackeyed peas, hushpuppies and yams, among others.   

Located at 813 Western Ave, Nashville, NC 27856.

Lou Reda’s: An American Table, offers a wide variety of upscale American Cuisine, delivering traditional comfort foods with a modern spin. Their weekly and daily specials range anywhere from traditional American dishes to cutting edge Asian cuisine.

Lou Reda’s is the quintessential “from scratch kitchen”, with everything made in house on a daily basis using only the freshest ingredients and the most innovative techniques in the kitchen.

The Bourbon themed bar hosts a variety of NC craft beers, “from scratch” signature cocktails, and a well-rounded wine list.

Located at 3646 Sunset Ave #122, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Locally owned and operated Southern soul food spot that also features a full service bar. Diners can choose from extensive options for lunch and dinner, including burgers and dogs, cheesesteaks, and chicken wings with a laundry list of sauces to enjoy. 

 Located at 123 S Church St, Rocky Mount, NC. 

A staple in Nash County, the Nashville Exchange is a prime spot for local flavor with an atmosphere as inviting as the food offered. Diners can choose from extensive breakfast options and delicious lunch entrees including gourmet wraps, signature sandwiches, salads and hand crafted burgers. 

Located at 229 W Washington St, Nashville, NC.  

Country and Southern fare at its finest. Oak Level Cafe is an institution in Rocky Mount serving the community for decades. 

Open for breakfast and lunch, the Cafe features classic Southern biscuits and breakfast plates in the morning and a Saturday breakfast buffet that is legendary. 

For lunch diners can choose to order from the grill or indulge in the country cooking options on the buffet that features chicken, ribs, BBQ, pastry, pork chops, greens, peas and other classics.  

Located at Oak Level Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. 

Prime Smokehouse offers Southern cuisine at its finest in an upscale yet inviting setting overlooking Rocky Mount Mills. 

Chef Ed Wiley II brings the heat with a menu featuring all manner of barbecue, seafood, steak and more. The restaurant also features an incredible bar with craft cocktails, as well as a stage which hosts weekly musicians and entertainers.

Located at 1151 Falls Road, Ste 1018, Rocky Mount, NC. 

The perfect neighborhood watering hole in Rocky Mount with a huge hard wood bar and extensive offerings of cocktails and cold beer. 

Westridge Grill also offers a lengthy menu of classics including burgers, dogs, wraps, sandwiches, salads, soups and a host of great appetizers to choose from. 

Located at 3639 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC.