50 Best American Restaurants near Stanley

“I had the Phoenix Burger and it was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend!“

“Love this little place. Just got the barbecue plate. Couldn't eat it all. So much good food. My belly said yummy ?“

“Good breakfast , good service , good prices“

“The food and service were EXCELLENT!!!“

“Overall great dining experience on an explorative family outing. The only consideration was the dessert. The Banana pudding while served up in a giant goblet of a dish was 95% cream whip. A great Banana pudding in most opinions should have either banana or cookie or both in every bite.“

“The vibe here is amazing! I love a double entendre so walking in to see a sign that says “meat here” with a giant arrow instantly gives me the giggles! The multicolored decor and cool artwork made it hard to do anything but keep smiling. As soon as we’re seated our waitress says “I love your earring and all your jewlery” and I was smitten. I took my jacket off right as she was brining our food. “I love your tattoos” she says and I’m falling in love with this place. The cheesin steak sandwich is smothered in cheese, the wings are crispy, our appetizers came out fast and hot, and the atmosphere was great. I was having such a good time I didn’t even mind the watered down, chunkless blu cheese. You won’t either I promise! My husband and friends notified the waitress it was my 29th birthday to which she replied “29 would have never guessed your 29!” and I’m a little shocked. The thing is it was 13th 29th birthday so I reply “ and how old did you think I was?” I’m expecting a 35 or 36…. She says “24!” I laughed so much and said “I’m actually 42” and it was her turn to be shocked. She actually insisted I pull out my ID and that’s when I knew this lunch date was a Flirtatious Fork 5 star “Marry Me” good! ❤️ the food, the vibe, the service, the drinks (get the emerald godness, it’s amazing!) 💔 having to leave and knowing there isn’t a groovy beast near me! If im ever in Gastonia again I’ll go back!“

“Food and service is excellent. The value is great for the amount of food you get. Sara L was polite and very attentive. The calamari was a huge portion and enough for 4 people as an appetizer. Every time we come here we leave happy and full and with some leftover for the next day. Highly recommend“

“Enjoyed the Experience. Food and Spicy Bloody Mary.“

“First time visiting with my family and some friends! The pizza and the spinach and artichoke dip was amazing!!“

“Best Burgers I have ever had. Grew up in Mount Holly and so glad to see small businesses reinvigorating downtown.“

“Awesome place to eat and amazing staff!!“

“Great tasting, fresh high quality food in a friendly atmosphere. Definitely a hidden jewel with excellent prices.“

“Always great service and great food!“

“have been to the sunrise diner every wednesday for past 4+ years -our breakfast mens club FROM Trilogy-would never choose another diner . we average 20+ guys(ROMEO CLUB) SO WE DO NOT HAVE TOTELL YOU HOW MUCH WE LOVE THAT PLACE AND OUR SUPERB SERVER ANNA ... ALWAYS A GREAT MEAL ++++“

“Quite a strange name of the place. Pelicans are avian of temperate weather zones. Snowballs are typically in a colder climate zone. So .. Mixing the two gives it a whimsical avant garde atmosphere. The kids love it. It's good.. It's a happy time and place. You must come here. Oh yes I dare say you must.“

“Very good food changed my life“

“10/10 Highly recommend. Great food, great people and great prices, won’t be the last time I visit“

“The sourdough melt with grilled onions, mushrooms, and real cheddar cheese is to die for. Even better than a butter burger. Double meat takes it up that much more. The chocolate custard is also delicious. Better than anyone else's fast food ice-cream, including Dairy Queen.“

“Food is always excellent tried the Chicken Deluxe Sandwich the tomato juice jumped out the sandwich...juicy has a great taste omg A MUST TRY!!!“

“Cannot express enough how wonderful this place is. The atmosphere is fantastic, and the food is out of this world. Seriously, do not skip out on this place. We cannot wait to come back! Our waitress was so sweet and helpful with telling us what was the most recommended. Absolutely LOVE this place!!“

“Excellent place - great look, feel love the indoor fireplace and outdoor fire port“

“The chicken tenders and Mac cheese were simply delicious! Great service too! A food truck with quality and tasty options! 😋“

“Fresh Chef in Denver NC is an amazing dining experience. From the exceptional service to the highest quality of food you will be treated to a wonderful meal! We use their catering service often at Pursuit Church and we have always been greatly satisfied.“

“If you're a fan of classic comfort food, BrightStar is an absolute must-visit. Their burgers are simply outstanding—perfectly cooked with a juicy, flavorful patty that's always fresh and topped with just the right amount of melt-in-your-mouth cheese. The buns are soft and toasted to perfection, holding everything together while adding a nice little crunch.

But the real star of the show? The cheese tots. Crispy on the outside, warm and gooey on the inside, they’re smothered in a rich, cheesy goodness that makes every bite a little bit of heaven. It's the kind of side dish that could easily steal the spotlight from the burger, but together, they create the ultimate meal.

If you're in the mood for some seriously satisfying food, BrightStar delivers every time. Highly recommend!“

“Wonderful food! Homemade desserts! Everything is so delicious! We are happy that they stay open later a few days of the week now!“

“First time and we will be back! Very good food, portions and our waitress was great. The manager came around to all the tables which is a great professional look.“

“fantastic service. always fast and hot.“

“I stopped by once and didn't know how to get back, I just knew the food would be good.
It was beyond what I hoped for. never tasted a steak so next to perfect, it made me shake the hand if the Chef. Host,Waiters, Mrs. Cleaning Lady...Best place in Gastonia all round. Had to give my first review for it. Thank You .“

“Great experience will order again and again“

“The best bagels and northern style deli in our area! Efficient, friendly service!“

“I know this restaurant can get absolutely slammed packed at times but I have always had good experiences. Host, server, food, accommodation and views were excellent. Food is so tasty, staff is knowledgeable and attentive and scenery is gorgeous.“

“We've eaten at Westlake (aka Red Roof) since moving to Denver ten years ago. We bring all family and friends when we have guests from out of town. We love it and they love it! My son and I ate there yesterday. We love breakfast for lunch! I love a family style restaurant! I want to support the locals as much as possible! Thanks for the great service and delicious food! I highly recommend this restaurant!!
Smiles, Dari Cupp“

“Loved the build your own salad...pleasant atmosphere, staff was friendly...“

“This place is AWESOME! They have the best wings around here Try the Strawberry Hot, it’s so good The Gold Rush, Honey Gold, Cancun Ranch They are all delicious. The jalapeño poppers are as well. Great atmosphere and friendly staff Try it… you will go back again… and again!“

“on ride back to Hickory from York SC needed something to eat. stopped at Pita wheel and loved the food,waitress, and service. everything was wonderful“

“The small restaurant in the back of the pharmacy has great food at very reasonable prices.“

“Love the quiet vibe and the food was very tasty. Has the turkey sandwich with fruits as a side, which I must say was a breath of fresh air from the typical sides offered in America consisting of various types of fries. A little cup of assorted fruits hits the spot.“

“This is my favorite place to play pool ! The tables are always in excellent condition and everything is CLEAN ! The clientele have always been courteous and many of them I now call FRIENDS ! They have actually helped me improve my pool game with encouragement and technical suggestions. The food is well above average for this type of venue and the kitchen is also CLEAN !“

“Antonie, was fantastic! Best waiter we've had in a while! 100000% recommended seating in his section!“

“BEST LOCAL RESTAURANT IN DENVER.FAMILY OWNED AND GREAT PEOPLE.“

“Excellent Chicken Philly and Delicious Hand Pattied Cheese Burgers.. The Building and Employees are Clean and Nice..
My only concern is that the area isn't very Welcoming and Safe Feeling.. I NEVER go alone.. That's just my opinion.. I've never had any problems..“

“Hands down...best parmesan garlic and lemon pepper wings I ever had.. cant wait to order again!“

“I absolutely love this place. We eat here a lot. The food is always great. It is close to our home and the staff is wonderful. Even if it was not close to home we would still eat at Mutzies!“

“The best ever. Fast clean and friendly you can't get a better breakfast or lunch“

“This place is a legendary cornerstone of the south gastonia culture if u wana know how it was done from the 50s til now u will instantly walk in and wish ur grandpaw was still alive to eat one more liver mush egg and cheese but that isnt reality but then when u step back into reality u and ur son are eating a small town culinary masterpiece and are instantly enthralled in the atmosphere and have done spent 45 mins looking at all the pictures of families thru time that are literally made on the table top then u realise oh wow the service and people are the most down home hospitable people especially the ladies and bo so please at least, once come here and have this staple of southern living!“

“Our first visit was today. The food was amazing and the Manager that was working the afternoon was amazing. The Manager stepped up and came our waitress she filled our drinks and brought our bill. Our Waitress we had was horrible she never once refilled our drinks. She only took our order and delivered it to us. We did leave a tip which should go to the Manager. We will visit again just hope we have a different waitress.“

“Really great place. Lots of space, live sports all over the place, and friendly workers as well as locals. You’ll have a great time.“

“Lincolnton Waffle House has the best cook / server ( Kendra ) I highly recommend her !! She was very friendly and checked on us to make sure we was okay and her food was great as well !!“

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I had a great experience at Mount Holly Grill. The food came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor — you can tell they put care into every dish. The service was just as impressive: friendly, fast, and welcoming from the moment I walked in. The atmosphere is laid-back and comfortable, making it a perfect spot whether you’re grabbing lunch or sitting down for dinner with family and friends.

Definitely one of the best local spots in Mount Holly — I’ll be back soon!“

“I’ve been coming to Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar for quite sometime now and to be honest, I’ve enjoyed ever moment of it! I end up with the same server each time I come visit and she is absolutely amazing! Tiffany carries such a joy and smile on her face. She truly makes my time at Bad Daddy’s a memorable one for sure❤️.“