Restaurants in Smithfield

“Friendly staff and great food”

“Wow!! Came down to Smithfield NC for work and found this place on google. BLOWN AWAY! We arrived 30 mins early before opening and the manager came out and told us we could come in at 10 til opening! We told them we didn’t mind to wait but they insisted! The burgers are so dang good!!! I’ve not had a good burger in so long! This hit the spot! The tater tots were so crispy! The staff were extremely welcoming! Definitely coming back if I’m back in this area!!! 100/10!”

“The food was delicious and the waiter was terrific.”

“Unapologetically a bar. But a bar that serves outstanding f00d. If you have 30 minutes for lunch this is not for you. Everything is prepared fresh. But if you can relax for a few minutes with a couple draft beers you will be rewarded with a treat you won't regret.”

“Literally the most delicious food: every dish, every time! I was first introduced to the penne a la vodka (dangerous!!)…it’s honestly beyond amazing! Return trips led me to try wings, salads, sandwiches, and pizzas. You can NOT beat the taste, the price, or the people!! The folks at Sami’s are awesome and you will NOT regret your meal! Not to mention a SUPER clean facility and amazing sanitation score!”

“found this place in Smithfield today stopped in for a few burgers and let me tell you this is now our new favorite go to for burgers in Smithfield 😍🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔”

“Ordered breakfast sandwiches for a staff lunch and everybody loved them. Everything was timely and packaged ready for pickup. Thank you. Definitely would order again.”

“always the best service and great food.”

“We live in Kenly but we go over & eat there all the time every thing is delicious hotdogs, HB , FF & homemade soup we love everything we have ever eaten there is great the man that runs it is super nice & friendly a lot of local people eat there DELICIOUS & very clean!!!!!!!”

“We stopped at the Smithfield Outback on our way home to SC. Tatiana was our waitress. Shen. was wonderful - friendly, attentive and upbeat., She gave us advice when we had questions, checked back several times to see how we were doing and if we needed anything, and made our visit truly enjoyable.”

“They have Keizer rolls, the last time I had a keizer I was on Long Island!”

“I’ve been coming here since I was little, my grandparents and parents would take me all the time. Thank God they did! Some may not pay too much attention to a little yellow trailer, but if they’d try it, they’d understand why half of Johnston County is outside the building at lunch time. I love this place for their hotdogs and chili cheese fries (my order since I was little), makes me nostalgic. Definitely stop by!”

“I just want to take a second and say if you haven't tried out the Peach Cobbler Factory located in Smithfield, North Carolina, you need to! It's an absolute must, my wife and I enjoyed their churros but don't take my word for it, try it out for yourself, you won't be disappointed in the food nor the customer service! The owner is an amazing woman of God, LaKia! She believes in serving, helping others and giving back to the community.”

“Stopped in yesterday for the first time and was bummed they were out of wings. So I went with the brisket quesadilla and pulled pork platter with mac n cheese and baked beans. The food was awesome! I definitely will be back! Selma has a great BBQ spot right downtown. A++++”

“O my goodness! I was in Smithfield with my daughter looking for a bridal dress we got hungry and I found this place close by. We live an hour away and wanted to take dinner home ( no Italian places near us) so of course I ordered dinner items two Stromboli‘s a lasagna and a sub with a salad and wings We both wanted something to munch on the way home, but we couldn’t decide between the fried mozzarella and the garlic cheesy bread so since we were celebrating finding her dress, we got both. We open them up in the parking lot. They looked and smelled so good so fresh so hot. We sat right there in the parking lot and all you hear was us both saying was Mhmm oooo Mhmm good and we were both pointing to the food lol 10/10 recommend . Now I’m going to have to find a reason to come back to Smithfield on a more regular basis and we haven’t even got to our entrées yet.Lol !”

“The best ice cream and treat shop around !”

“Best ice hazelnut latte ,pumpkin muffin and bacon egg cheese with bacon jam greatest meal I’ve had in a long while out and about. I will definitely be back. And awesome customer service.”

“I have been going to the White Swan since I was a little girl with my grandmother. My dad is 81 this year and he and my mother have been going for years. They used to go on their dates there. Best food ever.”

“Highly recommend! We’ve been here 5 years and I have no idea why I never knew about this hidden gem. The NY style cheesecake is superb. And the croissants are Devine. If you haven’t tried either, you’re missing out.”

“The hidden gem of Smithfield. This place has it all! The bartenders are quick, accurate and efficient! The selection of beers remarkable! The main reason I go is for the whiskey! They have to have at least 50 bottles of top quality, whiskey, and bourbon.the atmosphere is lively fun. They have a patio that has open tables and is a perfect spot to relax. This is my home from home.”

“Visited many times and it has always been spot on. Their shrimp taco is for sure the best one I've had in my life. Order two on every visit and they are perfect each time.”

“I have been looking for a place to get good salsa verde and corn tortillas for so long that I had almost given up. That's all I stopped by for today but the food smelled great. The tortillas and salsa are so good, I can't wait to go back.”

“The two women I spoke to were incredibly kind. I had just come from the gym and was feeling a little rough, but their positive energy truly lifted my spirits. They were also so accommodating when I asked for a custom blended tea.

Thank you again! I’ll definitely be back.”

“I have been going to the White Swan since I was a little girl with my grandmother. My dad is 81 this year and he and my mother have been going for years. They used to go on their dates there. Best food ever.”

“On 7/28-25 I went back to Smithfield BBQ in Henderson N.C on Dabney Drive and I spoke with the manager Ms.SeaBrooks she replaced my order that was wrong on Saturday. The order was corrected, the services was fantastic, my hot dog kids meal was great, the food was hot. I appreciate the return response. I also got a call from my management named Darrell appreciate the response.”

“Dave provided great service at our event at Duke Children’s hospital serving 300 people. The quality of the products was good, very reasonably priced, and easy to work with.”

“Live music, nice staff, Sunday funday is the best. come early to get you a plate. cold drinks. what mofe could you ask for.”

“3/2/2023-had delicious meal at Texas Steakhouse tonite The meal was enhanced by our waitess, Jane. What a great personality! Very attentive and got our drinks quickly, brought rolls cheerfully and made sure we got our meal in timely fashion Everything was done with a smile and cheerful conversation.”

“I got two different kinds of chicken salad containers. They were approximately $7 each. I got their original with celery maybe onions, and the one with pecans but I can't remember the name. They provided a sufficient amount of crackers to go with them. The chicken salad was delicious. My daughter in law ate the whole container of the original. I will be back but at off times as the parking lot was full and had to go thru drive thru which was also busy but moved pretty fast.”

“LOVE THIS LOCATION! always friendly”

“Great views of the airport tarmac and just the outside with large windows. Inside and outside seating was great!! We had a group of 8. Nacho appetizer was phenomenal and my favorite of all I tried. Spinach and artichoke was good but a little bland (a little more seasoning and it could be spot on). Several got salads that they all liked. Several got quesadillas and loved them. One got brisket which was good but cut too thick which made it difficult to bite. I got smoked chicken breast which I did not finish. It was over cooked and very dry. The chicken did have a good smoke flavor that was not over powering. The cheese in my Mac n cheese curdled so was not my fav side. You can't go wrong for the atmosphere. Even though there were a few things I didn't like I will still try again.”

“This is our favorite Mexican restaurant. The food has always been amazing. My wife tried there taco salad last night. It looked more like cream of mushroom soup. Something went wrong with the portions of ingredients. We showed our waitress. She said “you stirred it to much” The manager came over without us complaining to her and apologized and said she was embarrassed. She heavily discounted the bill to try to make things right. We appreciate that and will definitely return. Our waitress Brenda seemed to insinuate we just wanted free food and drinks. Even though I handed her a 20% cash tip for the un discounted check amount. And told her the food wasn’t her fault. Everything else was great as usual. And the manager made every effort to insure a positive experience. El Barzon is a great place to eat. We highly recommend it.”

“We love this place! Ericka is the most amazing bartender! 💙”

“la comida y bebidas muy recomendada”

“Awesome staff! Hot and delicious breakfast!”

“Great drinks and service!”

“The best bar around , 10/10. You can’t compete where you don’t compare. This bar out does every bar every time!”

“Hidden gem! This place is a nonprofit located inside the medical mall of Smithfield across from the hospital. They use actual eggs on a grill to make breakfast sandwiches (not microwaved). They help people with accessibility by providing jobs and helping adults learn skills for independence. Very friendly staff, lovely baked goods and sandwiches.”

“Great Place, People and Best Bartenders in Smithfield!”

“love the community spirit”

“Came here for the first time with my sister and mom. We are always searching for the best authentic mexican and this place delivered in the biggest way!! We ordered an asada taco, gordita and sope and they were delicious! The steak was so tender. We ordered a side of rice and beans and both were very good! They bring out three different salsas, cabbage and lime for everything. There was a green salsa that was very flavorful without the heat, a medium salsa that was my fave, definitely had some heat that I love and a super spicy one. The aguas frescas and horchata was delicious. You definitely should check the place out! Forgot to get a pic until we were finished?”

“So good definitely recommend and corn so good fully loaded”

“It was an awesome night going to Golden corral on Thanksgiving, the employees are super nice, and the food was great but I wish they would have left it out just a little longer for other people to get some more food or dessert.”

“very nice staff and food”

“The customer service and the atmosphere was a total vibe!! 10/10”

“I got takeout on 8/5/25. The service was very good! The food was very good and fresh!! I got the Quesabirria, it was soooo good!!! I couldn’t save any for later, I ended up eating my whole plate.😄
My only suggestion is that they give more salsa with the chips. Other than that, all was goood!! I’ll definitely be back!🙌🏾”

“Panera Bread owes me $20. I hope they resolve the matter responsibly.”

“The food is delicious! Staff is friendly & helpful. Prices are very reasonable! I like the Shrimp Bowl best!!”

“the pozole was great today ..& every day...love the Sopes too ...”

“I love this place. Great yogurt, and nice selection of flavors...and tons of wonderful toppings!”

“My wife and I stopped here on the way back to PA, which we were not disappointed. The prices were very reasonable, staff were very friendly and just really enjoyed the set up.”

“Great food and great service never had an issue”

“Nice and clean place to eat. Love the Turkey Bacon Ranch. I'll come back again. 😊”

“Brand new space! Super clean, friendly staff and fast service.”

“The Best Chickwn in town..”

“We've ordered Angelo's numerous times. They consistently exceed our expectations. We're a large family and always get exactly what we order. We couldn't ask for better service!”

“First time visit. Absolutely loved the ribs and chicken quarters. We will be back again.”

“I really liked the friendly atmosphere..waitress was on point with our needs and the food was very good...”

“We visited on our way to New Jersey from Georgia. Nice room, restaurant, lounge and entertainment.”

“Fiid was pretty good, but a bit too sweet. Place is your average small strip mall joint, but the door kept opening so it was freezing. Pretty busy on Christmas Eve!”

“They ain't got nothing but average breakfast foods ...I asked if they have shrimp and grits the Hispanic lady couldn't speak English so I had to hit her with her language and she siad no ...so I left I'm sure they got good food when they don't speak English you know it's bussin ....ba ba ba ba bussin thank you and GOD BLESS N.C”

“10 out of 10! We at Johnston Animal Hospital absolutely LOVE ordering from La Cocina of Smithfield for our team. Martha and her team are phenomenal! The food is always excellent, arriving fresh, warm, and absolutely delicious.”

“I FELT LIKE I NEEDED TO MAKE A POST ESPECIALLY FOR THE BEAUTIFUL AFRICAN AMERICAN LADY WITH PINK NAILS AT THE DRIVE THROUGH TODAY, 4/24/22 at 11am. We didn’t catch her name. She was very professional and personable. She talked to my 3 year old son and talked to us about our dogs. You can tell she loves her job. She truly made mine and my husbands day. She’s a TRUE breath of fresh air! The food was great, and the service was spectacular. 10/10 recommend Arbys as long as she’s there and the food stays the same! Please give that lady a raise, SHE DESERVES it!”

“Great food. Great service too. We had breakfast here, and it was delicious. All of the food was good, but if you like sausage gravy, this is the place to get it. It takes like grandma's home cooking. They put plenty of sausage in their gravy, and it looks and tastes like it has been simmered for a while. Yummy!”

“I love Chick-fil-A, but this location is not my favorite due to the parking lot situation. It's very small and the drive thru has to awkwardly wrap around the building which makes getting in and out complicated.”