50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Gastonia

“WOW! We absolutely love coming here on special occasions, since we are over an hour away! The food is OFF THE CHART and the servers are very informative and professionally walk you through each course. I wish we could give you 10 stars! The history of the building with the fantastic food and employees makes this exceptional spot! Make reservations to ensure you get a spot!“

“This place is magnificent! The food, service and atmosphere were all top notch. We are so happy that we found an absolute gem here in Gastonia!“

“I stop in weekly not just because I love the food but because Bessie and staff are amazing. I don’t always take time to do a review but just know I drive out of my way to come to this location“

“Excellent food and service“

“Nice, new local place. Not a large menu but the food is good. Fast and friendly service. Highly recommend.“

“The vibe here is amazing! I love a double entendre so walking in to see a sign that says “meat here” with a giant arrow instantly gives me the giggles! The multicolored decor and cool artwork made it hard to do anything but keep smiling. As soon as we’re seated our waitress says “I love your earring and all your jewlery” and I was smitten. I took my jacket off right as she was brining our food. “I love your tattoos” she says and I’m falling in love with this place. The cheesin steak sandwich is smothered in cheese, the wings are crispy, our appetizers came out fast and hot, and the atmosphere was great. I was having such a good time I didn’t even mind the watered down, chunkless blu cheese. You won’t either I promise! My husband and friends notified the waitress it was my 29th birthday to which she replied “29 would have never guessed your 29!” and I’m a little shocked. The thing is it was 13th 29th birthday so I reply “ and how old did you think I was?” I’m expecting a 35 or 36…. She says “24!” I laughed so much and said “I’m actually 42” and it was her turn to be shocked. She actually insisted I pull out my ID and that’s when I knew this lunch date was a Flirtatious Fork 5 star “Marry Me” good! ❤️ the food, the vibe, the service, the drinks (get the emerald godness, it’s amazing!) 💔 having to leave and knowing there isn’t a groovy beast near me! If im ever in Gastonia again I’ll go back!“

“The food is amazing! Especially love their smokey ranch!“

“WOW! My boyfriend and I recently moved into the area and decided to try out sals a few weeks ago. At that time we got a buffalo chicken pizza & a Hawaiian pizza. Today we decided to try them again and got a margarita pizza, Stromboli, and antipasto salad. Our order was QUICKLY finished and tastes absolutely delicious. Sal is very personable and extremely talented in the kitchen. Our favorite pizzeria by far.“

“I have been coming here for awhile as I love my server Deb, and Juliet. However, even after coming sometimes every Friday to meet family and friends for a meal out, tonight is the last time. My last 3 visit you can hear the owner yelling at the staff very disrespectful through out the restraunt. Tonight was the worst ever cussing the staff, even in Italian some people do know such foul language. It was to the point that I did not finish my dinner, nor did those dining with me, we wanted our check and to get as far away from there. I will truly miss Deb and Juliet however I can not justify spending my hard earn money for such a terrible experience.“

“Very home like feeling here. People are super welcome, as always & food is delicious @ a very fair price. I've been visiting this place for years whenever we're around & hungry. As long as they're open, we'll continue to support them.“

“**Extremely Important!! Take Cash, they don't accept debit or credit cards** This place NEVER disappoints!! Ordered 3 large Pork BBQ plates, it comes with a hearty portion of meat, hush puppies, slaw, baked beans and crispy french fries. We don't like slaw so we opted for extra hush puppies instead. Those hush puppies and fries were on point, I always eat those right away and these had me doing my happy food dance. Baked beans... perfection but that meat y'all, let me tell you about that meat. As soon as you pull up, you can smell that mellow smokiness and that comes through in the taste of the meat. It's the meat you HAVE to keep chewing because it's just that good and tender. BBQ sauce is on the side because it only elevates the flavor instead of masking it. If you've not tried Kyle Fletcher's yet, what are you waiting for? 3 large Pork plates with plenty of sides for right around $30“

“best kept secret on the block!!! If you blink you'll drive right past it....lol but man the food was on!!!“

“If you haven’t been go check it out! Sit with Victor! He is awesome, super attentive and always kind! He loves to joke with the kids and makes dinner a good time! You won’t leave hungry and not taken care of!“

“Atmosphere, Food, Service. Most places have you pick one or two, RayNathan’s gives all 3. We are in town for my son’s graduation and we were looking for a simple dinner. Quick google search lead us here, and I am so happy we found it. Friendly staff, great menu, then I saw the Primus posters! Our server was the best and informative and forced us to eat banana pudding and peach cobbler! I’m not a grits guy, but thought I’d give them a go, and wow the slow cooked jalapeño and cheese grits made me understand them. The BBQ was some of the best we’ve had. We visit Charlotte a couple of times a year; RayNathans is now a mandatory stop.“

“Great food friendly people and great service“

“Agave has recently become our most favorite Mexican restaurant of all time. The first taste of the house Salsa and we were already starting to be hooked. Then the food came and blew us away. Everything we've had there has been exceptionally good. It doesn't just end there though. The staff is the sweetest and most personable staff of any restaurant I've been to in a long time. They make you feel at home and like family, and we are already starting an amazing friendship with them! If you were ever on the fence about checking this place out, let this review be a sign that it's time to go!!! You won't be disappointed!!!“

“Comida deliciosa 😋 nos encanta venir aquí“

“Cannot express enough how wonderful this place is. The atmosphere is fantastic, and the food is out of this world. Seriously, do not skip out on this place. We cannot wait to come back! Our waitress was so sweet and helpful with telling us what was the most recommended. Absolutely LOVE this place!!“

“Enjoyed the ribs, pulled pork, baked beans and potato salad. Picked up the delicious food at the Farmer's Market in Kenner.“

“Great food, good service.“

“My 1st visit was Saturday and I have litterly been 4 days in a row now. These bowls are soooo addictive. And the staff is so friendly and this is the 1st place I been where they actually give enough rice and sauce! I'm so happy I found this place!“

“I love this restaurant, I have been coming here for over 17 years. I’m so sorry for the unfortunate circumstances that occurred as I was out of the country when this occurred. I got back Sunday 2/25. The first thing I wanted was my chinese food and I ask my daughter to see if they were open and that’s when we found out what happen. I’m totally disgusted and I hope they get the justice they deserved.“

“nice family run with good take out. No indoor dining“

“I stopped by once and didn't know how to get back, I just knew the food would be good.
It was beyond what I hoped for. never tasted a steak so next to perfect, it made me shake the hand if the Chef. Host,Waiters, Mrs. Cleaning Lady...Best place in Gastonia all round. Had to give my first review for it. Thank You .“

“This has and always will be one of my favorite places for comfort food. While I do prefer the Mt. Holly location a little more (I grew up in the area, and it just feels more home town), the service is always amazing, quick, and the staff are always friendly.“

“This was my go to spot when I was in the area for work. Probably went there at least 4 times a week especially for the soups (cow foot, goat and red peas, etc). The food is like straight out of the island and like your grandma cooked it herself. One of the best Caribbean spots I have eaten at.

They give you plenty of food. Definitely worth the price. Best rice & peas, could eat it by itself all day. Sweet plantains and stemmed cabbage is great. Oxtail, goat, king fish are all great. Jerk chicken won’t too bad (not so big on chicken).

Staff is great. Shout out to Shanese and the fellas.

2 negatives:
1. No jerk pork
2. YouTube videos/music videos may not always be age appropriate so be mindful of that since it’s reggae, soca and afrobeats.

Next time in the area, will always be back. Favorite island spot.“

“Had breakfast here Sunday morning 11/20 /2022 delicious food, service and the entire staff happy, smiling and getting the work done , did I mention it was very crowed ? Great experience !!!“

“Food is always fresh and delicious! Staff is friendly!“

“Good food, reasonable prices. They have refreshed the interior. Staff is always nice. We eat there or do carry out once or twice a month- consistently good.“

“Food is great , service was quick and courteous . adequate parfking .The waitress took time to explain the menu I highly reccomend this restaurant in Gastonia“

“I haven’t had Greek Food since I moved here from the DMV. I wanted take out. The young lady answered on the second ring,(good sign). Ordered two Gyro platters and a Club Sandwich. The food was delicious. The order was ready when I arrived for pickup. The food was fresh, no French Fries in old grease which tends to make them look brown. The white sauce on the Gyro which I can’t pronounce was in the correct amount not drowning the peta bread. The Club Sandwich wash fresh. The lettuce was crunchy not soggy. I will eat there again. I do recommend them.“

“Stopped in for dinner last night, and since it’s in a little strip mall, I’ll admit I wasn’t expecting much. But as soon as I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised. Gigantic art on the walls, high-back wooden chairs carved out of wood, it was a totally different vibe than I anticipated, and in a good way. It was Friday night around 8:00, and the place was packed. Despite that, we got a table almost immediately.

Now, I didn’t care for the salsa. It was a bit too oniony and runny for my taste, but honestly, that’s the only downside. The Birria tacos were phenomenal. The portion of meat was huge, and for around $19, it was an exceptional value. The guys I was with all ordered different things, and they were just as impressed as I was. The service? Absolutely stellar. No complaints there.

So yeah, other than the salsa not being the best I’ve ever had, it’s a minor issue compared to how good everything else was. I’ll definitely be going back.“

“I love this place. It is my favorite Japanese restaurant in the area. My favorite California roll ever! My family and I are regulars both in person and through doordash as well.“

“All I know is my daughter is there right now for her birthday and she’s having the time of her life. It’s not that crowded and her buddy is singing “ Whiskey glasses “ really off key. Lol Also her boyfriend just broke up with her so thank you for rocking !“

“Been going to La Fuente since they opened 30 years ago. Went last night and took pictures of the Christmas decorations. Merry Christmas from Ben and his gang!“

“Had a birthday party there last night. There was about 15 of us. The management and staff was absolutely amazing!!!“

“Great food! The salad dressings are delicious and totally drinkable. Our server on Sunday Brian was fun, friendly and attentive. One of the best servers I’ve had there. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants consistency.“

“I left North Carolina, and came back for a visit tonight… As soon as I saw the showmars sign, it was very pleasing. It was excellent“

“The location is a whole vibe. Do NOT come in with attitude and DO come ready to eat. The food is delicious, the staff is wonderful and we went back 3 times in 4 days. The prices are astounding and the portions are perfect. So happy we found it. When I go back to visit my kid, I'm going back.“

“So was in dynasty Buffett today with my son and daughter in law and our service was good, until I went to the counter to pay for our meals. I go up to the counter to pay and the next thing I know, the guy that waited on us( his name is Reno), literally takes my card from my hand when I was handing it to the lady behind the counter( I wasn't handing it to him). He just takes it from my hand and that really upset me.. You should never grab a customers card out of their hand like that without having permission to do so.and he did 😡. So to say I'm upset is an understatement!!!!!!!. I go back into dynasty to ask if the manager was there and they wasn't, and I started to leave my number for them to call me when they were there, but I thought better about it. Because while I didn't appreciate the waiter taking my card from my hand without permission, I decided I'd come back another day and ask for the manager in person. That way I can talk face to face...that day will be very soon and ill keep going back each day until I get to speak to the manager. Everything else about the restaurant was fine and the food was good with a big selection to choose from. I have no complaints about the place in general, but the management should hire a better staff of people that don't just take a customers card out of their hand without permission.. Especially when the customer wasn't handing it to the waiter in the first place. I was handing it to the lady behind the counter. I'm not sure why the waiter did what he did but it was rude and the waiter should be spoken to about his actions, otherwise he might do it again to someone else that won't be as nice as I was about it I will be talking to management.“

“Cash only, but great food, and the best bananna pudding anywhere.
I just wish resturant pricing would back down a bit.
I have eaten there since 99, and its the best food, but remembering a $10 meal that is now $22! That is for the 1/4 chicken plate, with hushpuppies and fries, with a large ice tea and a bananna pudding, so a great deal by todays inflated rates!

Inflation SUCKS! But Shrimp boat is fantastic!“

“Went for my birthday Tuesday night, was disappointed that they had no bread, one of my favorite things. No sign when we went in, but one was up when I left.“

“Throughly enjoyed my ribeye except what kind of meat was it. Some of it was tough. The garlic butter didn't melt. And being here the second time. Bake potato was cold wouldn't even melt the cheese and not cooked through. Plus my husband asked for the same batter that they used on the shrimp for the fish. Absolutely 💯 perfect . The restaurant need to add it to the menu for fish and Chip with malt vinegar. He comes from England. More business for you“

“Grandioso y super servicio de calidad🫶🏼🫶🏼“

“love everything! Best Phö around!“

“We stop by Sunday June 8 2025. Our waitress was great and food was great. We had to move due to an older man came in and must have taken a bath in the expensive cologne. It was so strong that even a waitress passing by made a funny face. We moved and enjoyed out food. A shout out to our waitress Alex B. I would have thought the hostess sitting the man and woman would have put them somewhere else not close to people. I did stop by the man and tell him about his cologne. He just laughed.“

“the food is usually pretty good there and so is the service. until today, I've never had to wait an hour for food (even thru covid!) placed a to go order online at 3:39 & was told that it would be ready by 4:11. it was 2 steak salads nothing special other than the temps. it was 4:50 when I received my order. I live 2 minutes from the restaurant and our steak was ice cold! the salad was fresh and the rolls were hot! the restaurant wasn't crowded at this time also!“

“great food, amazing service“

“Me & my grandkids had a wonderful breakfast for lunch on Tuesday. Our waitress was really nice and did a great job. I believe her name was Lisa ,“

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