The Laughing Owl Restaurant
$ • American, Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bar
Hours:
100 N Center St, Goldsboro
(984) 294-5040
About The Laughing Owl Restaurant
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The Laughing Owl Restaurant Reviews
Favorite restaurant in town, food is ALWAYS delicious.
Just left Laughing Owl after sitting at our table for about 15 minutes with no one stopping to get our drinks. I understand restaurants are busy this time of year but for a table to come in,sit down, and get drinks and appetizers before anyone even says hello to us is no good. When I mentioned something to the hostess, I basically got a “sorry, we’re busy”.
Luckily, on our way out the door we were able to deter a few families from going in after we told them the situation.
Ok, here goes. We had to wait twenty minutes to get our drink orders. We waited another twenty minutes for the waitress to check on us. An hour after we ordered our food, we were told it would be another hour before it was done. Don't go there if you want good service.
Added: my wife noted that the server made four or five trips to the same table while hardly making an effort to check on us.
I also suspect that, when the waitress said it would be another hour, she...read full review
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 10:30PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 10:30PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Laughing Owl Restaurant offers a diverse and delicious menu with options like steak and shrimp hibachi grill, oyster Rockefeller, fried dumplings, spicy fried rice, Asian shrimp and scallops, and chicken fried rice. The food is flavorful and melts in your mouth, with many guests praising the freshness and taste of the dishes. The restaurant has a chill vibe and trendy modern atmosphere in a historic building, making it perfect for any occasion. The service is outstanding, with a helpful and attentive staff that creates a good energy to enhance the dining experience. Guests have enjoyed the beautiful ambience, which includes intimate sections, a lively bar, and outdoor seating in a charming location. The staff, especially servers like Jeff, are known for being friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, often going above expectations. While some dishes like hot and sour soup may have slight imperfections, most guests find the food consistently good and the atmosphere enjoyable. The pot stickers and crab rangoons remain popular appetizers, and the hibachi steak is a favorite entree. The restaurant offers a fun dining experience that is sure to please visitors looking for a mix of great food, lively music, and a welcoming environment.