We were greeted by a nice young man who sat us quickly , our waitress was just as sweet and attentive as can be. Food was delicious! Nice salad bar too. Was pretty easy to get in with my wheelchair and service dog!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Potato, Steak Salad, All from the Salad Bar
K L
Best local country steakhouse we've ever been to. Steaks are perfect! Salmon is perfect! Salad bar is great! Service is wonderful, local young ladies. It simply can't be beat. Highly recommend. Been coming here for years and it's never gotten old.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victoria Courtney
Prime rib was nothing like i expected & disappointing. The baked potato was way over cooked & the salad bar was strange with shredded lettuce & hard to find other veggies etc to add to my plate. Not going back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Wayne Sutton
It had been awhile since we have been here and we always enjoyed the food. Now the prices have gone up and the quality of the food has gone down. No alcohol served so I wonder if someone else has bought and took over the restaurant. The clam chowder which I always loved was lukewarm and was mostly potato’s and even they were hard and undercooked. It’s a shame that such a great place has decided to change so much.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Herman Arrington
They cook wasn't sure he could give me what I wanted, the waitress said. I appreciated them warning me first. Ended up going somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jarvis Campbell
Prime was excellent. Love the salad bar. Bread was on point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, All from the Salad Bar
Gerald Duke
The food as always is absolutely delicious. The service is very good.I moved to Florida for a few years and came back to Kinston. My first stop was the Baron and Beef.I was absolutely shocked at the changes of atmosphere. I took all my dates there for the intimate atmosphere. Now it is so loud you bearly can talk with the people at your own table. It is way to bright .We want our old place back Kinston deserves at least one intimate dinning restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
T F
Food is fantastic, service is excellent, atmosphere sucks. This place used to a very enjoyable intimate dining experience. Now it open communal restaurant, no better than bojangles. I'm very disappointed in the remodeling of this establishment.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder
t Jet
The salad bar and baked potatoes are excellent, along with the GREAT service. The prime rib is Aldi quality at best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
James Bjorson
Was not what I expected. Not my style to have an open salad bar and way overpriced thin steaks.
I really don't know where to start. We had reserved a room for our gathering... The heat was out. It was 56° in this room. The tables were all set up as if we were expected to endure this. We had to move to the front. The place basically feels like a funeral home without the smell of embalming fluid. The toilet was nasty, ring around the bowl along with #2 stains. The hot plate was not even hot. It was room temperature. My steak was barely warm when it arrived. It had the texture of rubber. The so-called clam chowder soup was like a fish stew without fish. The salad bar was ok, but the plates are barely big enough for a cat to eat out of. The place just lacks attention to detail. Don't waste your money or time. I'll never go back
Wheelchair accessibility: Available
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
D & D Pest Control Co.
From the moment we walked into Baron & the Beef in Kinston, North Carolina, we knew we were in for something special. The ambiance was warm and inviting, setting the perfect tone for what would become one of the most memorable dining experiences we've ever had. But let’s talk about the steak. Oh, the steak! Cooked to absolute perfection, it was tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor in every bite. The seasoning? Flawless. The char? Just right. It was clear the chef here is a true artist, turning a simple cut of meat into an unforgettable masterpiece.
The service was equally stellar. Our server was attentive yet never intrusive, anticipating our needs before we even had to ask. They made sure our drinks were always refreshed and that we were completely satisfied with every course.
Baron & the Beef is the kind of place where every detail matters, from the fresh, crisp salads to the decadent desserts that rounded out our meal. It's not just a restaurant; it's an experience. If you're in Kinston and looking for a dining destination that will wow your taste buds and leave you planning your next visit before you even leave, this is it. Five stars just isn’t enough to capture how amazing this place truly is!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Potato
Joseph Milia
The steak was good though the building feels like it was a old funeral home and the waiters are understaffed which can result in longer wait times. The salad bar looks likes it all out of a can.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Anthony Davis
Best meal I ever had, and it was under sixty bucks . I had the ribeye my wife had fish . We were full before our meals got there on the salad bar . You won't find me leaving a lot of good reviews like this. My meal was amazing the value for your money is amazing. The cut of meat, I got was amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad and Meatballs from Their Bar, Grilled Salmon, Baked Potato
Kimberly Henry
This was my first visit, but the man behind us was 70 and he took his junior/senior prom date here, so it’s been around over 50 years. We arrived at 4:50 to a line waiting to get in and were seated right away as they opened at 5pm on a Friday night. The salad bar was fresh and everything was good. The clam chowder was perfect down east style, plenty of potatoes and well cooked onions and lots of clams. They had a good cheese spread too; and Meatballs on the salad bar! I had filet and it was cooked perfect! My other half had the prime rib and they will grill it for you, highly recommend topping it off on the grill! It was good. You can also add anything from the salad bar to your baked potato. The service was wonderful and we look forward to visiting again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, All from the Salad Bar, Steak Salad, Baked Potato
We were greeted by a nice young man who sat us quickly , our waitress was just as sweet and attentive as can be. Food was delicious! Nice salad bar too. Was pretty easy to get in with my wheelchair and service dog!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Potato, Steak Salad, All from the Salad Bar
Best local country steakhouse we've ever been to. Steaks are perfect! Salmon is perfect! Salad bar is great! Service is wonderful, local young ladies. It simply can't be beat. Highly recommend. Been coming here for years and it's never gotten old.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Prime rib was nothing like i expected & disappointing. The baked potato was way over cooked & the salad bar was strange with shredded lettuce & hard to find other veggies etc to add to my plate. Not going back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
It had been awhile since we have been here and we always enjoyed the food. Now the prices have gone up and the quality of the food has gone down. No alcohol served so I wonder if someone else has bought and took over the restaurant. The clam chowder which I always loved was lukewarm and was mostly potato’s and even they were hard and undercooked. It’s a shame that such a great place has decided to change so much.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
They cook wasn't sure he could give me what I wanted, the waitress said. I appreciated them warning me first. Ended up going somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Prime was excellent. Love the salad bar. Bread was on point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, All from the Salad Bar
The food as always is absolutely delicious. The service is very good.I moved to Florida for a few years and came back to Kinston. My first stop was the Baron and Beef.I was absolutely shocked at the changes of atmosphere. I took all my dates there for the intimate atmosphere. Now it is so loud you bearly can talk with the people at your own table. It is way to bright .We want our old place back Kinston deserves at least one intimate dinning restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is fantastic, service is excellent, atmosphere sucks. This place used to a very enjoyable intimate dining experience. Now it open communal restaurant, no better than bojangles. I'm very disappointed in the remodeling of this establishment.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder
The salad bar and baked potatoes are excellent, along with the GREAT service. The prime rib is Aldi quality at best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Was not what I expected. Not my style to have an open salad bar and way overpriced thin steaks.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
I really don't know where to start.
We had reserved a room for our gathering...
The heat was out. It was 56° in this room.
The tables were all set up as if we were expected to endure this.
We had to move to the front.
The place basically feels like a funeral home without the smell of embalming fluid.
The toilet was nasty, ring around the bowl along with #2 stains.
The hot plate was not even hot. It was room temperature.
My steak was barely warm when it arrived. It had the texture of rubber.
The so-called clam chowder soup was like a fish stew without fish.
The salad bar was ok, but the plates are barely big enough for a cat to eat out
of.
The place just lacks attention to detail.
Don't waste your money or time.
I'll never go back
Wheelchair accessibility: Available
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
From the moment we walked into Baron & the Beef in Kinston, North Carolina, we knew we were in for something special. The ambiance was warm and inviting, setting the perfect tone for what would become one of the most memorable dining experiences we've ever had. But let’s talk about the steak. Oh, the steak! Cooked to absolute perfection, it was tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor in every bite. The seasoning? Flawless. The char? Just right. It was clear the chef here is a true artist, turning a simple cut of meat into an unforgettable masterpiece.
The service was equally stellar. Our server was attentive yet never intrusive, anticipating our needs before we even had to ask. They made sure our drinks were always refreshed and that we were completely satisfied with every course.
Baron & the Beef is the kind of place where every detail matters, from the fresh, crisp salads to the decadent desserts that rounded out our meal. It's not just a restaurant; it's an experience. If you're in Kinston and looking for a dining destination that will wow your taste buds and leave you planning your next visit before you even leave, this is it. Five stars just isn’t enough to capture how amazing this place truly is!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Potato
The steak was good though the building feels like it was a old funeral home and the waiters are understaffed which can result in longer wait times. The salad bar looks likes it all out of a can.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Best meal I ever had, and it was under sixty bucks . I had the ribeye my wife had fish . We were full before our meals got there on the salad bar . You won't find me leaving a lot of good reviews like this. My meal was amazing the value for your money is amazing. The cut of meat, I got was amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad and Meatballs from Their Bar, Grilled Salmon, Baked Potato
This was my first visit, but the man behind us was 70 and he took his junior/senior prom date here, so it’s been around over 50 years. We arrived at 4:50 to a line waiting to get in and were seated right away as they opened at 5pm on a Friday night. The salad bar was fresh and everything was good. The clam chowder was perfect down east style, plenty of potatoes and well cooked onions and lots of clams. They had a good cheese spread too; and Meatballs on the salad bar! I had filet and it was cooked perfect! My other half had the prime rib and they will grill it for you, highly recommend topping it off on the grill! It was good. You can also add anything from the salad bar to your baked potato. The service was wonderful and we look forward to visiting again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, All from the Salad Bar, Steak Salad, Baked Potato
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