Comfort Food Restaurants near Arden, NC

“Food, service, and atmosphere were all great! Recommend!“

“As a Miami native, Cuban food is my soul food. I haven't had real, authentic Cuban food since South Florida... until now. Can food comfort your very soul? Yes, yes it can. And I have found it at Guajiro. Thank you, Guajiro, for bringing the tropics to the mountains. ❤️“

“Reopened after hurricane Helene. The food is still excellent. The decor repaired and replaced as needed. You would never know of the water damage if you didn't live here. Glad to see one of the better restaurants is back open and it's former self.“

“really good curry chicken, cabbage and mac and cheese“

“My home away from home. Always welcomed by the coolest people, the dopest staff, and the environment is just the best!“

“Stopped in on the way home, and the food was amazing! Got the biscuits and gravy and the hungry man. Definitely would recommend stopping in and checking it out! The service was amazing, food came out quickly, had great flavor and the environment was cozy and welcoming. Thank you all so much, we will be back!“

“A must try! Chef Lee is Amazing! Stacie makes great cocktails 🍹 and has a awesome crew!“

“Just moved to the area and looking for a great watering hole that’s a well loved and cherished dive and definitely found it. Everyone was so friendly, the vibe was perfect, and I felt welcomed right into the family. Excited to call this my spot!“

“December 30th, 2025: We had the most nice experience, and it was all thanks to our server! A group of 7 of us went out for very late lunch lunch, but it became dinner, and experience is above, and beyond to make sure our night was perfect. The staff was so kind, respectful, and attentive, checking on us frequently and making sure we had everything we needed. The food was absolutely delicious, the drinks were amazing, and the atmosphere was fantastic—but what truly made the evening unforgettable was staff. The place brought such positive energy and made our entire group feel so well cared for. If I could rate 4+ stars, I would. We had 2 Cuban Sandwiches, comes with chips, we also shared a Mac&Cheese between my wife, and me; Our two daughters shared 1 pot roast, a brisket with mac&cheese; our grand son had the ribeye steak, my son in law had a steak sandwich, my granddaughter had chicken tenders with french fries! We shared a dessert, and got one to go! In general—it made our late lunch truly unforgettable. The Brackett - Barrios Families GBB“