6 Best Southern Restaurants near Mount Olive

“Update 1/26/24 - Stopped by today and had the fried fish! Perfect! Two (2) extra large lightly battered catfish that was flakey and tasty. Had a side of fried okra and greens. This is my go to place whenever I have to go to BHAM!Original review - The right words to describe this place fail me... All that I can say is AWESOMEATOR! A true gem that you would never expect to find in a gas station, and an Exon at that. Fresh, hot, tasty, Southern Cooking with a side of sass from the employees! I love it! The only down fall is that there is no dine in option and you either have to take it to go or eat in your vehicle! I had two of the best pork chops lightly battered, with no grease residue, some fresh green beans with a mysterious twang, creamed corn, and collards, a roll and drink for under $11.00? Where does this happen? NOWHERE! This place is truly awesome. Liquor store on one end, deli on the other and a convenience store in the middle. Need fire wood? No problem they sell that as well. The toilets are outside around the side of the building. Unbelievable. I was tipped off about this place by a young woman that lives in Mount Olive and works at the Off Road Connection Performance store on 31 South. Thank you! Do not miss this one.“

“Have been going to this place for so many years. Don't get to go as much as would like but I really enjoy the chicken and dressing , macaroni & cheese, and the green beans. Most of the time the rolls. Unfortunately last time they were hard. My dad got the veggie plate and really liked all his options as well.“

“Is it good BBQ?Let me put it this way.Anytime I'm in Bham, I intentionally book my hotel across the road from this place, so I can utterly over-eat myself every day, and then waddle my little fat happy and content behind back to my room to stare blissfully at the ceiling for the rest of the night.It's not good, it's outstanding.“

“Absolutely awesome. Came to do a repair on the owner’s car, and we decided to get food when we went in to talk to her. I got the fried pork chop plate with corn nuggets and mashed potatoes. Everything was made fresh, and steaming when she set the plates on our table! The fried pork chop was honestly the best I’ve ever ate, and the sides were delicious. I washed it down with a very reasonable $2 large cup of sweet tea, (with refills) and was full to bursting when I left. 10/10 would recommend.“

“Food-wise this place knocks it outta the park Southern Style and really satisfies (meat and 3? I wanted about 17 of the sides!!). Iconic and recommended, food for everybody and all types dining there (laborers, businessmen, retirees...all here with good reason). Actual dining is a RUSHED experience though, even after prime lunch hours: machine-gun choices lobbed at you, hurried to your table, and be careful using the restroom--you might come back to a bussed & cleaned table!. Meat+3 w/dessert/drink=$24. Nice to see management assisting elderly customers by taking their trays for them. Ample free parking. Large cafeteria seating area. Catfish in Fridays. Would def come back and bring others. Place could prob stand to reinvest and spruce up interior some if possible to not compromise its old timey feel.“

“Food was okay, but not outstanding. Service was very disappointing. One server for entire room, and she did her best but could not keep up. Drink was frequently empty, and things I would have asked for were not taken care of. She simply had too many tables, and I fault the management for that. This restaurant is known for that. Meal was too expensive for it to be served like this.“