14 Best Southern Restaurants near Spring Lake

“Had to write this review as I watched the freshly baked rolls (buns for the sliders and the cinnamon rolls themselves) come out of the oven - after trying them, they’re as good as they look! The owners are very kind and helpful. Would definitely come back.“

“Absolutely fantastic experience and food!! The prices are incredible for the portions, freshness, flavors as well as service. Taylor B was our server and she made the experience even better!!!“

“My large friend group and I checked this place out for the first time yesterday. Melvin’s is a bbq restaurant that’s been in business for 4 years, going on 5 in 2027. We got seated immediately. The service was great, Samantha checked on us often and took care of everything. She explained everything on the menu and highlighted the best things to try out. The food was delicious! I had the brisket sliders and the chicken teriyaki rice bowl with baked beans and mac n cheese for my sides. My entree came with a small cup of ice cream at the end which was also very tasty. I highly recommend checking this place out!“

“We ate at this restaurant yesterday and it was amazing. After Church today, we brought our whole family. Everyone loved it. Our 8 year old said, “this is amazing.” Large family cost saving: order the Sweet Grace and share it between two kids instead of ordering multiple Little Grace plates off of the kids menu.“

“Not flashy but great home cooked food and service excellent... well worth the wait if needed.. try the grilled biscuits!!!“

“My sister and I went to restaurant the food was great. But the older lady who was serving needs to put something on her hair and mouth. I felt she was talking over the food too much.“

“I loved the country steak biscuit!“

“Best BBQ. Fullers treats all their customers fantastic with that scrumptious southern cookin' & THEY LOVE VETERANS! Thank you Fullers“

“Great customer service and delicious food.“

“The biscuitville on Raeford road, the manager was moody and loud. She was openly correcting her employees, louder than it should have been. She addressed me with a slight unpleasant response. I prefer going to the Biscuitville on Green Street. The food is good.“

“Very great place to eat good food and very nice friendly people work there definitely recommend…“

“I have come to this location many times (mainly through the drive through), but this is the first time I've experienced this type of customer service. I understand that people are up early and that this establishment closes at 2 pm, and people want to go home, but even though we arrived at 1:27 pm, we were rushed and made to feel as if we were not valued customers. Comments were made when another family came in after us. Plus, my husband ordered a English muffin breakfast sandwich and it wasn't even toasted!!! We ate and left by 1:50 pm but not with a good experience this time.“

“Cracker Barrel is my favorite Friday morning breakfast spot. I always get the “Grandma’s Sampler” and am always left satisfied!“

“Food was good even though they were out of a few items. BUT CJ WAS THE BEST! Even though they didn’t have certain things she was able to accommodate and was nice about it. She was genuinely the best waiter that we have ever had here.“