Restaurants in Garner
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Best Restaurants
“Everything about Angie's is exceptional from the food to the service. . The homemade biscuits and omelets are my go to.”
“Great customer service, yummy food! Can't wait to eat here again. :)”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“I always have a good time and they make me feel like family!! The food and drinks are delicious also”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Barbara was an absolute joy during our cake tasting! She provided incredibly fresh and delicious samples of both cakes and icings, accompanied by fresh coffee. As the mother of the bride with allergy restrictions, I was so touched that she thoughtfully prepared a gluten-free option for me. Furthermore, she offered reasonably priced fresh fruit and pastry trays for the bridal party on the morning of the wedding, ensuring some gluten-free choices were included. Beyond all of this, I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the gorgeous wedding cake Barbara created for our daughter's wedding on April 26, 2025. Every single guest raved about it, commenting on its delicious taste. Not only did it taste wonderful, but it was also stunning. The exquisite detail was exactly as our daughter had envisioned. And to top it all off, Barbara brought me four complimentary gluten-free cupcakes – such a thoughtful gesture! Without a doubt, any time we need a cake in the future, we will be using Barbara at Nana's Lil Sweets. Blessings, Jennifer & Wesley Moore”
“My wife and I just moved up from Tampa Bay, Florida nine months ago. We decided after decades living in crowded cities to move up and out to the country. While we love the area and the tranquility, the dining options are somewhat limited, short of driving north to Raleigh and beyond. One thing I truly missed was Thai food. I spent ten years teaching scuba diving and managing dive resorts, which landed me in Thailand back in the 90’s. In the two years I spent working in the resorts of Southern Thailand I fell in love with the incredible variety of dishes we typically never see in US Thai restaurants. When we finally discovered Mia Thai Bistro two weeks ago I was very happily surprised at both the quality of the food as well as the list it items like Khao Soi (Northern Thai Chiang Mai style soup) and Thai Boat Noodles (Kuay Teow Reua). The restaurant is located in White Oak Plaza on Timber Drive in Garner, in a corner unit with plenty of parking on either side. It’s also close to the theater in the plaza, making it a great movie and dinner option. The interior is an interesting mix of modern and tropical, with greenery wrapping light fixtures and cool lighting. The food is absolutely the star of the show. Although it’s not possible for most Thai restaurants to have access to all the ingredients found in Thailand, Mia Bistros dishes are pretty spot on, and absolutely delicious. So far we have been twice in two weeks and plan to be regular customers. On our first visit I had the Yum Neua Nam Tok (waterfall beef salad) which is my favorite among the Thai meat salads. The flavor was on point and the combination of sour, spicy, and slight sweetness mixed perfectly with the toasted rice powder. My wife, who is newer to Thai food opted for two appetizers, the curry puffs and an interesting non-Thai starter, Korean BBQ beef spring rolls. Both were delicious, with the curry puff featuring a delicate, melt in your mouth pastry. And the spring rolls a wonderful alternative to the standard Thai version. On our second visit last weekend I had the Boat Noodle Soup (Kuay Teow Reua). This was one of my favorite soups when I lived in Thailand and Mia Bistro’s version was perfect! Chock full of tender beef in a rich, flavorful broth. My son had Khao Soi, the Chiang Mai noodle soup with chicken in a rich broth flavored with curry. He really enjoyed it. My wife had Salmon Chu Chee which is a curry often served with duck of seafood. She absolutely loved it. We also tried the Laab Gai or chicken salad and the Som Tom or green papaya salad. Both were excellent. It’s rare a restaurant becomes an instant favorite, but Mia Thai has done just that. The service is friendly and attentive, the restaurant comfortable, and the food excellent. We will be back soon!”
“Not only does Jonny brew from the heart he lives his life leading with his heart, and it shows in everything that he does. The beer at Joco Brewing is amazing some of my favorite beers that I’ve ever had have come from his brewery so if you want a great beer, you definitely want to come but if you want to meet an all-around good person who makes great beer and gives back to the community in every way that he can…all the more reason for you to stop by. Life is about giving back and being a good person and Joco brewing shows that in everything they do so if you’ve never been I highly recommend it.”
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“Went last night with some friends and had a great time. The bartender was excellent. Service was great. Food was great too. Will definitely be back but it is 30 mins away from me. Nice little arcade area in the back, a little something for everyone. Very reasonable prices on food.”
“We use to eat here at least once a week but have noticed changes the past few months. The staff is not as friendly as they use to be. The garlic knots are not nearly as good, they have been cold in the middle as if they are warming them up in a microwave. Pizza is still good but after today's visit we will have to say goodbye for a while.”
“The pepper steak, curry, and hibachi chicken were all delicious. Better than we've had in a while!
However, don't plan on eating inside like we did. They have the temperature at 84° on the thermostat. It was difficult to enjoy their tasty food while sweating buckets!”
“This Chinese restaurant in the US is such a surprise! From the moment you step into the store, you are attracted by the warm and authentic Chinese decoration style. The menu is rich and varied, with classic traditional dishes as well as innovative fusion delicacies. Every dish is delicious in color, aroma and taste. The ingredients are fresh and the cooking skills are superb. It makes people feel like they have traveled back to the streets of China and taste the taste of home. The service is impeccable, warm and thoughtful, making people feel at home. Whether it's a family dinner or a get-together with friends, this is an excellent choice. Highly recommended to everyone who loves Chinese food, definitely worth a try!”
“We dined in. Outlet waitress was great but the food was horrible. My family and I came on 2/5/23.”
“My wife and I just moved up from Tampa Bay, Florida nine months ago. We decided after decades living in crowded cities to move up and out to the country. While we love the area and the tranquility, the dining options are somewhat limited, short of driving north to Raleigh and beyond. One thing I truly missed was Thai food. I spent ten years teaching scuba diving and managing dive resorts, which landed me in Thailand back in the 90’s. In the two years I spent working in the resorts of Southern Thailand I fell in love with the incredible variety of dishes we typically never see in US Thai restaurants. When we finally discovered Mia Thai Bistro two weeks ago I was very happily surprised at both the quality of the food as well as the list it items like Khao Soi (Northern Thai Chiang Mai style soup) and Thai Boat Noodles (Kuay Teow Reua). The restaurant is located in White Oak Plaza on Timber Drive in Garner, in a corner unit with plenty of parking on either side. It’s also close to the theater in the plaza, making it a great movie and dinner option. The interior is an interesting mix of modern and tropical, with greenery wrapping light fixtures and cool lighting. The food is absolutely the star of the show. Although it’s not possible for most Thai restaurants to have access to all the ingredients found in Thailand, Mia Bistros dishes are pretty spot on, and absolutely delicious. So far we have been twice in two weeks and plan to be regular customers. On our first visit I had the Yum Neua Nam Tok (waterfall beef salad) which is my favorite among the Thai meat salads. The flavor was on point and the combination of sour, spicy, and slight sweetness mixed perfectly with the toasted rice powder. My wife, who is newer to Thai food opted for two appetizers, the curry puffs and an interesting non-Thai starter, Korean BBQ beef spring rolls. Both were delicious, with the curry puff featuring a delicate, melt in your mouth pastry. And the spring rolls a wonderful alternative to the standard Thai version. On our second visit last weekend I had the Boat Noodle Soup (Kuay Teow Reua). This was one of my favorite soups when I lived in Thailand and Mia Bistro’s version was perfect! Chock full of tender beef in a rich, flavorful broth. My son had Khao Soi, the Chiang Mai noodle soup with chicken in a rich broth flavored with curry. He really enjoyed it. My wife had Salmon Chu Chee which is a curry often served with duck of seafood. She absolutely loved it. We also tried the Laab Gai or chicken salad and the Som Tom or green papaya salad. Both were excellent. It’s rare a restaurant becomes an instant favorite, but Mia Thai has done just that. The service is friendly and attentive, the restaurant comfortable, and the food excellent. We will be back soon!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“My husband, son and myself went here for breakfast on Blackfriday. As it is a tradition for us to get up super early to hit the great deals and start our day of shopping. The staff was super nice and friendly. The food was hot and delicious. We definitely will go again.
Kid-friendliness: Their is a kids menu”
“I came on a Wednesday morning and dined inside.
One of the first annoyances - are that if the kiosks are supppsed to save staff time and help divert flow of customer traffic - then the coupons you cut from a newspaper should somehow be utilized on the kiosk without having to go to the counter and interact with cashier.
Whether via code entry, QR code or barcode scan. I know theres a risk of scamming by unscrupulous folks but McDonalds isnt broke and they can afford to find ways to be more convienient for customers to include a more automated system so that the people working on the food can concentrate on quality, not breaking away for every customers whim.
Japan really outshines McDonalds on all fronts which is a shame when America is the country of origin for McDonalds and corporate has no invested interest in improving the quality of food or customer interactions outside of a 15 minute training video no one gives a dang about.
The next was the attitude. I really think McDonalds management in whole - does not care about the attitudes of the people they hire and how its reflected in the service. It may be an interview question, but its not meant to actually be taken seriously by any accounts when you see the level of rudeness and disrespect from these employees.
This is expressed distinctly when the cashier is smiling to himself but the second he/she thinks youre coming to the counter - or that anyone comes to the counter whatsoever - his/her face drops to a frown and he/she says rudely "What do you want".
Granted, people were doing their jobs reluctantly - with the manager explaining "We need to get our times down folks. And you need to stop playing around."
I dont think that the morning shift was as bad as night/afternoon shift. If anything at this location it appears dayshift does the cleaning from the night before because burger wrappers were being picked up and french fries under the tables at 8AM on the day I was dining there.
Night / evening management just does not seem to care.
Overall, as a fast food joint you just accept low quality food and service and McDonalds corporate is too lazy to actually instill that needed quality when the fact of the matter is, its been such an epidemic problem for so long - Americans got used to being treated like trash and with low quality service.
Dont blame these local staff. Blame McDonalds corporate that never sought to institute change or have pride in quality of product or service.
Its only about money.
Kid-friendliness: Its got a kids play center.
Wheelchair accessibility: ADA Accessible”
“My five star rating goes to Israel (manager) and his team. The food and cleanliness is above board, keep it up and give that man more money. Before he started there the food was not that great, but he has brought it back to quality and taste.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Not only does Jonny brew from the heart he lives his life leading with his heart, and it shows in everything that he does. The beer at Joco Brewing is amazing some of my favorite beers that I’ve ever had have come from his brewery so if you want a great beer, you definitely want to come but if you want to meet an all-around good person who makes great beer and gives back to the community in every way that he can…all the more reason for you to stop by. Life is about giving back and being a good person and Joco brewing shows that in everything they do so if you’ve never been I highly recommend it.”
“The food was excellent. Appeared to be short on staff. Service was a little slow, but we had a wonderful server, and she handled it well. Very reasonable prices--great value.
Parking: Steaks were not listed above. Two in our party had different steaks. Both were outstanding.”
“We ordered an array of finger foods. Tenders, cheese fries, pizza, macho nachos and the hot potato salad and everything was hot, fresh, and delicious. Everything was made correctly per our order and it all arrived at the same time. One of the better dining experiences I've had post-covid. I only leave reviews if I'm appalled or very satisfied....thanks for the latter Buffalo Brothers !”
“The food was excellent. Appeared to be short on staff. Service was a little slow, but we had a wonderful server, and she handled it well. Very reasonable prices--great value.
Parking: Steaks were not listed above. Two in our party had different steaks. Both were outstanding.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Visiting from out of town, my husband and I were ready for lunch. I searched “food near me”, and this restaurant was only .2 miles away. We had no experience with Peruvian food, and looked forward to a new adventure. We have no regrets. This place is amazing! We both ordered the Lomo Saltado Salvaje, beef, served with a perfectly cooked egg and delicious plantains. The stir fried tomatoes and onions tasted fresh, and the beef was sublime. The portions were huge, and we could have easily shared a plate. We washed everything down with passion fruit juice, and took a delicious dessert to go. We will make this restaurant a destination, and will drive two hours to eat here. DELICIOUS!!!”
“I loved Shady's! They had great service and an awesome atmosphere. I loved all of the local college/high school decor. This is a great place to come hangout during the week or weekend for a couple of drinks. There are also local food trucks nearby which was very convenient! The staff was very friendly, and everything was fairly priced.”
“I love the food. My favorite is the grilled salmon salad. I also Love the 100 grade rating. I didn’t rate it 5 stars because the lighting is always so dim that it’s hard to read the menu. Also, the bathroom is extremely old so always looks dirty. I only saw one bathroom and that was for both men and women. That is unusual for a restaurant.”
“Food and service was one of the best around. Iv been to a lot of these locations and never had an experience this good. Everything was absolutely amazing. They even have cheesecake by the slice and it was top notch. As good as Cheesecake Factory!! This place needs to be recognized for sure! Very appreciative”
“What a pleasant surprise! I was getting tires across the street and just happen upon this place. No joke, the chicken burrito I got was really great. Easily in the top 3 Mexican food trucks I visit in the entire Raleigh area. It could easily be the best, just depends on the taste you’re after at this point. Definitely try it out. Only downside now js I’ll have to fight the steering wheel every time I drive by. Thanks!”
“I've been going here for years and they are always good. The other day I had a craving for takeout and walked in to give them a custom order. Ordered extra shrimp in the Lo mein and extra mushrooms in the other dish, extra sauce on the boneless ribs. These guys are awesome. Best takeout ever! Thank you guys!”
Cheap Eats
“We have been driving ALL DAY and saw the sign for Five Guys and were starvin' Marvin' hungry... Went in 20 minutes before closing. Asked the cook if we would be hindering their closing and he smiled real big and welconed us in and said it would be no problem. Same with the young man who was busy cleaning up for the night. The cook recommended the patty melt and it was marvelous! Fries awesome as always. Great job, fellas! If we had a restaurant, we'd want y'all working with us, no doubt! Kudos to Dominique, Abraham and Joshua! Respectfully, Jerry&Keli ### Verses on Salvation by Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, in Christ Alone 1. **Ephesians 2:8-9** > "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." 2. **John 14:6** > "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." 3. **Acts 4:12** > "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." 4. **Romans 5:1** > "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:" 5. **Romans 3:24** > "Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:" 6. **Galatians 2:16** > "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified." *************** ### Verses on the Impossibility of Earning Salvation through Human Goodness 1. **Romans 3:10** > "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:" 2. **Romans 3:23** > "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" 3. **Isaiah 64:6** > "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away." 4. **Ephesians 2:9** > "Not of works, lest any man should boast." 5. **Galatians 2:21** > "I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain." 6. **Titus 3:5** > "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;" These verses collectively illustrate the biblical view that no human being is inherently "good" enough to earn or warrant salvation. It emphasizes the concept of human fallibility and the need for divine grace for salvation. ****************** These verses collectively describe God's ONLY Salvation plan... that salvation is a gift of grace from God ALONE, received through faith ALONE, and in Jesus Christ ALONE, and not based on ANY human works or merits. Being a "good person" does not SAVE anyone from God's wrath against SIN. God's own Word says there IS NO "good person", not even one, for a reason. Those who believe they can somehow earn salvation through works or by being better than another sinful human, WILL result in eternal condemnation, because of rejecting God's Son, Jesus Christ, Who bore the sins of humanity on Himself.”
“Ordered online for a pick up order. Got home and found the chicken sandwiches were buffalo not plain as ordered. No time to make trip back for a new order as manager offered us. Jackie went above and beyond to make it right. Turned a negative into a positive. Thank you jackie.”
“I can’t recommend a Menchie’s birthday party enough! The cost is very reasonable and they take care of everything! I usually love to plan my kids’ birthday parties with fun decorations and food and everything, but in March we were in the middle of a move to a new town and I just didn’t have the time. Ken at Menchie’s in Garner made it so easy to pick what we wanted and the kids had a great time! Pictures with Menchie, games, face painting, and of course frozen yogurt. They’ll even do the party favors for you! The best part is they really keep the party going, introducing things at the right times to get everything in during your time. Really can’t say enough good things! Thank you!!!”
“Met a friend for dinner because it was a convenient location. The service was great. They had no problem with a special order for food allergy. The food was prepared just right and was delicious. I got a burger to go, and they placed the bun separately so it wouldn't get soggy.
Order the sweet potato fries!
Vegetarian options: There are salad options and they can accommodate.
Dietary restrictions: Wait staff was knowledgeable about ingredients. There were substitution options.”
“I didn't realize how kid-friendly Red Robin was!! We loved it, our kids loved it!! It helped that we had an amazing waitress, Elle. The food was amazing and my kid ate her WHOLE burger it was so good.
Kid-friendliness: The best! They literally have towers of balloons for your child to grab one (or two 😉). Toddlers always seem to want something in each hand. And Red Robin had plenty.”
“Went last night with some friends and had a great time. The bartender was excellent. Service was great. Food was great too. Will definitely be back but it is 30 mins away from me. Nice little arcade area in the back, a little something for everyone. Very reasonable prices on food.”
“We ordered an array of finger foods. Tenders, cheese fries, pizza, macho nachos and the hot potato salad and everything was hot, fresh, and delicious. Everything was made correctly per our order and it all arrived at the same time. One of the better dining experiences I've had post-covid. I only leave reviews if I'm appalled or very satisfied....thanks for the latter Buffalo Brothers !”
“Amazing! It was love at first bite for me! And the staff is just as amazing!!”
“I tried their samosa chaat and mango lassi, loved both the things, definitely recommended to anyone who wants good Indian food in Raleigh! 10/10”
“Visiting from out of town, my husband and I were ready for lunch. I searched “food near me”, and this restaurant was only .2 miles away. We had no experience with Peruvian food, and looked forward to a new adventure. We have no regrets. This place is amazing! We both ordered the Lomo Saltado Salvaje, beef, served with a perfectly cooked egg and delicious plantains. The stir fried tomatoes and onions tasted fresh, and the beef was sublime. The portions were huge, and we could have easily shared a plate. We washed everything down with passion fruit juice, and took a delicious dessert to go. We will make this restaurant a destination, and will drive two hours to eat here. DELICIOUS!!!”
Latest Reviews
“I love the food. My favorite is the grilled salmon salad. I also Love the 100 grade rating. I didn’t rate it 5 stars because the lighting is always so dim that it’s hard to read the menu. Also, the bathroom is extremely old so always looks dirty. I only saw one bathroom and that was for both men and women. That is unusual for a restaurant.”
“We use to eat here at least once a week but have noticed changes the past few months. The staff is not as friendly as they use to be. The garlic knots are not nearly as good, they have been cold in the middle as if they are warming them up in a microwave. Pizza is still good but after today's visit we will have to say goodbye for a while.”
“Ordered online for a pick up order. Got home and found the chicken sandwiches were buffalo not plain as ordered. No time to make trip back for a new order as manager offered us. Jackie went above and beyond to make it right. Turned a negative into a positive. Thank you jackie.”
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“Ordered online for a pick up order. Got home and found the chicken sandwiches were buffalo not plain as ordered. No time to make trip back for a new order as manager offered us. Jackie went above and beyond to make it right. Turned a negative into a positive. Thank you jackie.”
“I placed a large catering order for my business the night before and needed it ready by 8 AM the next day. Jenna called to set expectations, informing me that it might be ready around 9 AM due to the short notice. However, she exceeded those expectations by having the catering order completed by 8 AM! The service was very efficient, professional, and communicative. I recommend that businesses continue to utilize this company's catering service, as they are reliable and responsive.”
“I didn't realize how kid-friendly Red Robin was!! We loved it, our kids loved it!! It helped that we had an amazing waitress, Elle. The food was amazing and my kid ate her WHOLE burger it was so good.
Kid-friendliness: The best! They literally have towers of balloons for your child to grab one (or two 😉). Toddlers always seem to want something in each hand. And Red Robin had plenty.”
“Decent pizza, quick service and friendly staff. I was disappointed today to find out they discontinued their red vine pizza but chose the herbivore pizza instead and was pleasantly surprised. The blood orange lemonade however was DISGUSTING, literally like drinking liquified sour patch kids and the dining area was filthy. Recommend if you’re in a pinch and want take out.”
“I came on a Wednesday morning and dined inside.
One of the first annoyances - are that if the kiosks are supppsed to save staff time and help divert flow of customer traffic - then the coupons you cut from a newspaper should somehow be utilized on the kiosk without having to go to the counter and interact with cashier.
Whether via code entry, QR code or barcode scan. I know theres a risk of scamming by unscrupulous folks but McDonalds isnt broke and they can afford to find ways to be more convienient for customers to include a more automated system so that the people working on the food can concentrate on quality, not breaking away for every customers whim.
Japan really outshines McDonalds on all fronts which is a shame when America is the country of origin for McDonalds and corporate has no invested interest in improving the quality of food or customer interactions outside of a 15 minute training video no one gives a dang about.
The next was the attitude. I really think McDonalds management in whole - does not care about the attitudes of the people they hire and how its reflected in the service. It may be an interview question, but its not meant to actually be taken seriously by any accounts when you see the level of rudeness and disrespect from these employees.
This is expressed distinctly when the cashier is smiling to himself but the second he/she thinks youre coming to the counter - or that anyone comes to the counter whatsoever - his/her face drops to a frown and he/she says rudely "What do you want".
Granted, people were doing their jobs reluctantly - with the manager explaining "We need to get our times down folks. And you need to stop playing around."
I dont think that the morning shift was as bad as night/afternoon shift. If anything at this location it appears dayshift does the cleaning from the night before because burger wrappers were being picked up and french fries under the tables at 8AM on the day I was dining there.
Night / evening management just does not seem to care.
Overall, as a fast food joint you just accept low quality food and service and McDonalds corporate is too lazy to actually instill that needed quality when the fact of the matter is, its been such an epidemic problem for so long - Americans got used to being treated like trash and with low quality service.
Dont blame these local staff. Blame McDonalds corporate that never sought to institute change or have pride in quality of product or service.
Its only about money.
Kid-friendliness: Its got a kids play center.
Wheelchair accessibility: ADA Accessible”
“Met a friend for dinner because it was a convenient location. The service was great. They had no problem with a special order for food allergy. The food was prepared just right and was delicious. I got a burger to go, and they placed the bun separately so it wouldn't get soggy.
Order the sweet potato fries!
Vegetarian options: There are salad options and they can accommodate.
Dietary restrictions: Wait staff was knowledgeable about ingredients. There were substitution options.”
“I honestly can't tell you how many times I have been to this one day and have my order messed up but it is always in drive-thru so I decided to come inside today and wow what a difference I cannot say enough great things about the manager on duty her name was Star she was so extremely friendly and helpful she actually saw I had a toddler in my hands and offered to help take my foods to my table and then went beyond that and actually help my strong-willed toddler take the high chair to the table I know they do not have a lot of stars but I would definitely give them another shot thank you again star for making my day a little easier xoxo : one tired mama”
“Not since dining on Terrania's shores have I tasted a pizza as remarkable as this. I can't recommend Amore Mio any higher, would gladly give more stars, but we're limited to 5.”