4 Best Steakhouses near Smithfield

“At the end of the day, it's still a chain restaurant. My dining partner seemed happy with his steak and ribs, but I was not particularly wowed by either the shrimp or the salmon. Both seemed particularly bland, lacking seasoning and flavor. But at least the baked potato was good. Our server was kind and courteous.“

“We were traveling from Mebane, NC and decided to grab a bite to eat here before heading out. When we entered the restaurant it was very clean and we were greeted by the hostess almost immediately. We were told the wait was about 25-30 minutes but we ended being seated in about 10-12 minutes. Our waitress Jasmine was AMAZING! She was super sweet and very attentive to us. She made great recommendations from the menu and even talked us into dessert. 10/10 experience. We will be back to visit Jazmine!!“

“The steaks here are so tender and cooked to perfection. The whole meal was extremely good. My only concern is the price of the food is expensive. I know that I received a rib-eye but a 10 Oz steak that costs 32.99 and teas that cost 4.95 is a little bit more than I would like to spend. The atmosphere is nice and the decor is great. Again the food is delicious.“

“I went to Clayton Steakhouse on Friday with my husband, our infant, and my parents; we had a GREAT experience! The restaurant setting is casual but cozy, very warm and welcoming. I called at 4:30 to make a reservation for 5:00 and they were able to accommodate us without hesitation. It did, however, get busy a bit later! I can see why! We were seated instantly and Lisa, our wonderful waitress greeted us. We ordered wine as they have quite a few great options, and she provided us with water. She then told us about the features and how the menu works. We started with Shrimp Diablo, a featured appetizer. This dish was amazing! A flavorful and buttery order of pan seared shrimp, with the perfect amount of spice! This was served with toast, perfect for dipping! The appetizer list wasn't extensive by any means, but I think the feature appetizer and salad bar made up for it! On to the entrées! My dad and I ordered a steak, and my husband and mom the tilapia. All of the entrées came with Texas toast, a side, and unlimited salad bar. The salad bar was SO good; it was fresh and the homemade ranch dressing was 10/10! I tried some of the tilapia and it was delicious, fresh and flavorful, perfectly cooked! The side of green beans that my husband ordered = also delicious! Saving the best review for last: my steak. I ordered the 8 oz filet and for me this was a risk. I have bad luck with steaks at restaurants. Order it medium, get it medium rare or well done. Order it medium rare, get it close to rare. FINALLY! I order a steak (medium rare) and it was cooked PERFECTLY. So tender, flavorful, and delicious. It was so nice to not have to send a steak back. The menu even states exactly the temperature and what that will look like. I ordered a baked potato with mine, and it was great; served with butter and sour cream. I was holding my daughter, so I asked my mom to get me some shredded cheese off the salad bar for my potato. Out of nowhere, one of the magical waitresses just popped up and said "I can grab it for you!" Lastly, we tried a few desserts, and they were, surprise, delicious! The chocolate cake was moist and amazing. I got the coconut pecan pie to go, and I will try that tonight! I would highly recommend the Clayton steakhouse! The atmosphere is no frills yet cozy, and the service and food was five stars! I can't wait to go back, and we will soon!“