Restaurants in Statesville
Best Restaurants
Asian Fusion • $
Deli • $
“Short wait to be seated. Food served in a timely manner. Great Reuben, very tender pastrami, crispy sauerkraut, on fresh, lightly toasted Jewish rye. Generous serving size. Our server was efficient, accommodating, and friendly. Prices are very reasonable throughout the menu. Pasta salad dressing was a little sweet for my taste, but server replaced with chips upon my request. Looking forward to my next visit.”
Mexican • $
“muy buenos los mariscos excelente atención y sobre todo puedes organizar cualquier festejo como cumpleaños. o graduaciones....🔥🔥🔥”
Brewery • $$
“love this place, friendly lively bar tender, dog friendly, and located right in downtown!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Dessert • $
“Awesome dessert shop. Wide selection of homemade chocolates, fudge, gelato, delicious cheesecakes, milkshake's and more! Very friendly employees and they'll let you sample the gelatos so you can figure out which one you want! Definitely give this place a visit if you are in Downtown Statesville!”
Cafe • $
“Great place to great a home cook meal, great prices too. The staff that's works there are wonderful. They are friendly, and that's what I like when, I go out to eat. Thank you”
Mexican • $$
“Thank you for your support of teachers and East Elementary!”
Restaurants with Delivery
Asian Fusion • $
“Man I love this place! The food is hot, fresh and incredibly delicious. Staff is always super friendly, I ask for recommendations every time I come and as I work my way through the menu, I’ve yet to be disappointed.”
Deli • $
“Short wait to be seated. Food served in a timely manner. Great Reuben, very tender pastrami, crispy sauerkraut, on fresh, lightly toasted Jewish rye. Generous serving size. Our server was efficient, accommodating, and friendly. Prices are very reasonable throughout the menu. Pasta salad dressing was a little sweet for my taste, but server replaced with chips upon my request. Looking forward to my next visit.”
Mexican • $
“muy buenos los mariscos excelente atención y sobre todo puedes organizar cualquier festejo como cumpleaños. o graduaciones....🔥🔥🔥”
Cafe • $
“Great place to great a home cook meal, great prices too. The staff that's works there are wonderful. They are friendly, and that's what I like when, I go out to eat. Thank you”
Mexican • $$
“Thank you for your support of teachers and East Elementary!”
Chicken Wings • $
“Hosted a Coaches Luncheon for me! Reservation/tables were ready. Food was delicious. Service was awesome! Never had a bad experience there!”
Thai • $
“Tried this place a couple of weeks ago and I am getting takeout for tonight. It was delicious!!! I ordered the cheese rolls and the sesame chicken and it was all very good!”
Pizza • $
“Easily the best pizza in the area. True NY flavor & crust! Magnificent!”
Mexican • $
“I am a foody and love trying new places. I found this place searching on Google and tried it because of the reviews, and I am so glad I did. The food is always hot, fresh and delicious. I highly recommend you try their burgers and wings. The customer service is top notch. You will feel like you're home every time you step in to the little place. Don't judge a book by its cover. You have to try it.”
Thai • $
“Chopstix is a family-owned business (under new ownership since 2022) and they serve great Thai and Japanese food. The owners are very nice and love getting to know their customers. They also brought back the sushi bar about a year ago! All of their dishes I’ve tried have been great. They also offer catering (off-site and on-site). If you love good quality food, please support this local business!”
Barbecue • $
“Having lunch with my wife at Randy's Bar B Que and let me tell you that the food is DELICIOUS! 10 ⭐️’s If you’re ever in Statesvill, NC, be sure to stop in for some delicious food.”
Chicken Wings • $
“Hosted a Coaches Luncheon for me! Reservation/tables were ready. Food was delicious. Service was awesome! Never had a bad experience there!”
Thai • $
“Tried this place a couple of weeks ago and I am getting takeout for tonight. It was delicious!!! I ordered the cheese rolls and the sesame chicken and it was all very good!”
Pizza • $
“Easily the best pizza in the area. True NY flavor & crust! Magnificent!”
Online Reservation Available
Mexican • $
“my husband and I have eaten here at least 5 times. I have never had a bad experience. Everyone has always been pleasant and the service is quick and friendly. 5 stars for sure”
Chinese • $
“Small, out of the way, top-notch Chinese takeout. Food was surprisingly fresh and high quality for such an out of the way restaurant. The dumplings were fresh and delicious - the best I have had at a small restaurant off the beaten path. Their fried rice was as good as any I’ve had anywhere else in the world. Great food and a great value.”
Pizza • $
“Wonderful .the wings are good too. good prices one pizza will feed a family of 4. order the thicker dough no extra charge.”
Chinese • $
“The food and fast service at Peking are great. I had the Chicken with Mixed Vegetables and Fried Rice. It was very good. My friend had Scallion Chicken with Fried Rice. She said it was very good. Other dishes I've had include Moo Goo Gai Pan, and Chicken Lo Mein. They were good as well.”
Mexican • $
“I am a foody and love trying new places. I found this place searching on Google and tried it because of the reviews, and I am so glad I did. The food is always hot, fresh and delicious. I highly recommend you try their burgers and wings. The customer service is top notch. You will feel like you're home every time you step in to the little place. Don't judge a book by its cover. You have to try it.”
24 Hour Restaurants
Fast Food • $
“Me and my daughter absolutely loves this McDonald's on Taylorsville hwy in Statesville Aaliyah was excellent with addressing our order provided excellent service with a smile and we absolutely lovvvvveee their Carmel frappe extra Carmel drizzle it's so fan-tab-ulous I highly recommend you attend this restaurant especially if ur a Carmel frappe lover this specific location is the one to attend especially if you want a frappe fix this the beez-kneez”
Bar • $
“Great place to hangout! Love the variety of activities and drinks. So fun! Great owners- would highly recommend!”
Thai • $
“Chopstix is a family-owned business (under new ownership since 2022) and they serve great Thai and Japanese food. The owners are very nice and love getting to know their customers. They also brought back the sushi bar about a year ago! All of their dishes I’ve tried have been great. They also offer catering (off-site and on-site). If you love good quality food, please support this local business!”
Takeout Restaurants
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Fast, friendly service with so many flavors to chose from!! 😋 Super yummy & doesn't break the bank.”
Brewery • $$
“love this place, friendly lively bar tender, dog friendly, and located right in downtown!”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“It’s really good place and it has the greatest milkshakes”
Cafe • $
“I'm at this coffee shop almost every weekday to enjoy my lunch break and to read. Love it here!”
Mexican • $
“Being from California, I have been searching the entire East Coast for a Mexican food restaurant that actually knows how to cook REAL Mexican food, it took me five years but I finally found La Familia here in Statesville and they DO NOT DISAPPOINT! Hands down, the best Mexican food I’ve had since moving from California (THE BEST BY FAR!) And to top it off, their prices are VERY reasonable! My son and I both got entire meals, drinks, and sides of rice and beans for $21!! They gained a new loyal customer today!! I’ll be back two or three times a week, really, it’s that good!!”
Mexican • $
“Food was great and service was awesome! Like being at family for dinner!”
American • $
“I’m pretty sure it is under new management. Whenever I stop there for breakfast to get my liver mush, egg, cheese, slice of tomato on a bun, it is always delicious. Service is fast, everyone behind the counter is always friendly even when they are busy. On Wednesdays they offer choices of fish sandwich or fish combo plates that are reasonably priced and will satisfy your appetite. I definitely recommend if you are in the area.”
Italian • $$
“My husband and I had the most beautiful evening with chef Alex and our waitress Montana. Wow we felt like we were in a little part of Italy. 🇮🇹 Our food was amazing. They made us feel like family and we left the restaurant not only with a smile but we got hugs as if we were friends . It was a beautiful experience. Thank you thank you Chef Alex and Montana”
Hamburger • $
“Best burgers around! Bunch of varieties of burgers to choose from. HUGE onion rings, great fries, fried pickles and curds. Has upstairs dining as well as downstairs with a full bar. Great dining spot in Downtown Statesville!”
Latin American • $
“Great authentic food. Reasonably priced. Great service!”
Deli • $
“This has been my favorite little sub shop for years!! Everyone here is so kind and sweet, and the subs are delish!! The pasta salad is my favorite and famous for good reason!! The meatball sub and chicken salad on a croissant are my two favorites!”
American • $$
“My wife and I were in town over night, we like to dine in the local establishments over the same basic chain restaurants. First off our server was so nice, welcoming, and informative, we chose to have an early dinner the place wasn’t to busy, but the punctuation with refills, the privacy during conversations I couldn’t have asked for a better waitress. The food was phenomenal! I chose the Hot Honey Pecan Crusted Salmon, my wife got the Mushroom Asiago Chicken, both meals were perfect with our wines. I’d 100% recommend, and I hope to make a trip back down sometime soon!”
American • $
“Each meal is made with lots of 🩷! Served by fun & friend staff! Hands down, it’s Best place to eat in Iredell County. Enjoy breakfast, lunch of dinner! Cocktails and appetizers! There’s something hung for everyone. Best Burgers in the 🌎”
Mexican • $
“Food was good. Dinning room clean. Quite nice and friendly environment. Service kinda slow but staff polite.”
Barbecue • $
“Having lunch with my wife at Randy's Bar B Que and let me tell you that the food is DELICIOUS! 10 ⭐️’s If you’re ever in Statesvill, NC, be sure to stop in for some delicious food.”
Cafe • $
“I'm at this coffee shop almost every weekday to enjoy my lunch break and to read. Love it here!”
Mexican • $
“Being from California, I have been searching the entire East Coast for a Mexican food restaurant that actually knows how to cook REAL Mexican food, it took me five years but I finally found La Familia here in Statesville and they DO NOT DISAPPOINT! Hands down, the best Mexican food I’ve had since moving from California (THE BEST BY FAR!) And to top it off, their prices are VERY reasonable! My son and I both got entire meals, drinks, and sides of rice and beans for $21!! They gained a new loyal customer today!! I’ll be back two or three times a week, really, it’s that good!!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Bar • $
“Great place to hangout! Love the variety of activities and drinks. So fun! Great owners- would highly recommend!”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“This place is great, the varieties of ice cream you can find here it’s incredible. We love to bring the kids for a treat often.”
Bar & Grill • $
“Hidden gem in Statesville. I'd recommend checking the lunch box cafe. Great food great service.”
Family • $
“Pancakes are the size of the plate, and really good. This restaurant makes a great basic breakfast, which is what we like. No frills, great service, good prices.”
Pubs • $
“Love their wings, cheese curds, everything we have eaten there is excellent. Wish they would bring the pinball machine back!”
Barbecue • $
“I absolutely love Joe Phifers! I usually frequent this establishment at least twice a week because my dad enjoys their fried chicken sandwiches and barbecue sandwiches. The food is great and the family that owns Joe Phifer’s are even greater! Let’s all support our community and keep our historic businesses thriving!”
Steak House • $$
“I love this Outback Steakhouse! I would like to recognize Evan Pierce for an incredible job performance! From the time we sat down until we left he work diligently to make sure every dirty table was clean and prestine for the next customers to have a clean dining experience. I would be honored to have him on my team if I were a business owner.”
Grills • $
“Staff is always so friendly! Meatloaf , country style steak and the burgers are always AMAZING! Love this place !”
Steak House • $$
“My wife and I love to sit at the bar . We have a couple of drinks. I always have beer and my wife has a cocktail. The bartenders remeber us and what we drink. They are very friendly and this is one of our favorite places in Statesville.”
Japanese • $
“The sushi, fried chicken wings, and fried rice options were excellent and super tasty!”
Mexican • $
“Food was great and service was awesome! Like being at family for dinner!”
American • $
“I’m pretty sure it is under new management. Whenever I stop there for breakfast to get my liver mush, egg, cheese, slice of tomato on a bun, it is always delicious. Service is fast, everyone behind the counter is always friendly even when they are busy. On Wednesdays they offer choices of fish sandwich or fish combo plates that are reasonably priced and will satisfy your appetite. I definitely recommend if you are in the area.”
Cheap Eats
Dessert • $
“Awesome dessert shop. Wide selection of homemade chocolates, fudge, gelato, delicious cheesecakes, milkshake's and more! Very friendly employees and they'll let you sample the gelatos so you can figure out which one you want! Definitely give this place a visit if you are in Downtown Statesville!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Found this gem in Statesville while on a work trip. Highly recommended. The coffee and company were great.”
Health Food • $
“First time trying this nutrition drink spot and wow—absolutely amazing! The drinks were delicious and refreshing!. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff was super friendly and helpful. You can tell they really care about what they do. Definitely found my new go-to place—highly recommend!”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Great ice cream spot! They have so many options to choose from. The staff are always friendly, helpful and patient and the service is very quick. They take any requests you want to your ice cream and everything they make is tasty!”
Seafood • $
“I gave it all 5's because it's rare. Portions and price are commensurate with fairness and the food is really good. It's all taken out and atmosphere doesn't really matter. I like the way they work and there product. No disappointments here. It's a fish joint worth the visit.”
Chinese • $
“The kid at the window is nice. A little monotone, but he can take a large order by ear and is attentive to detail.
The food is good. We have a pretty big family of picky eaters, but they never complain about Chinese when we get it from here.
There is no dine-in seating; this restaurant is currently take-out only. Some seats while you wait, but otherwise bring it home.
Overall, our first pick for take-out Chinese for sure.”
Fast Food • $
“My boys and I stopped here on our way home and everything was exceptional. The food was fresh and delicious and the presentation of my sandwich was excellent. All of the employees were attentive and kind. The playground was clean and the ac was working nicely inside. 10/10 experience!”
Barbecue • $
“Finally found a place with great breakfast that serves fries. Felt like I was at a diner back home in NYC. Definitely will be back for dinner to try some burgers 🍔.”
Italian • $
“We LOVE Vesuvios. We drive from lexington just to eat there. It's our favorite Italian restaurant we have been to yet. They always have friendly, attentive service who take care of whatever you need! The food is just beyond amazing. If you can make a garlic knot that good, the whole menu is bound to be amazing! Working our way through it one meal at a time 💓 *edited to add, we also had Tiziana for our NYE dinner, and she was sweet, attentive and very kind. As she always has been when we've been in the restaurant*”
Pizza • $
“What a Great place to eat Pizza. I eat here once a week. Clean, family, and friendly atmosphere. Supreme with Black olives on it it the best!”
Dessert • $
“Love me some Pelican’s, I could have a sno cone everyday!!! My favorite is Triple Threat w/ extra sour spray! It’s the BEST!”
Italian • $
“Solid Italian food spot. Big menu with tons of Italian food options. Tasty food with big portions. Polite and respectful employees.”
Bar & Grill • $
“Hidden gem in Statesville. I'd recommend checking the lunch box cafe. Great food great service.”
Colombian
“Good food. Really clean came to the bobcat training from El Paso Tx. This was my favorite spot from Statesville food. I would travel all the way out here for the Food. Both empanadas were bomb. Never tried something like this pineapple with ham. Wow it was really good.”
Family • $
“Pancakes are the size of the plate, and really good. This restaurant makes a great basic breakfast, which is what we like. No frills, great service, good prices.”
Italian • $$
“My husband and I had the most beautiful evening with chef Alex and our waitress Montana. Wow we felt like we were in a little part of Italy. 🇮🇹 Our food was amazing. They made us feel like family and we left the restaurant not only with a smile but we got hugs as if we were friends . It was a beautiful experience. Thank you thank you Chef Alex and Montana”
Hamburger • $
“Best burgers around! Bunch of varieties of burgers to choose from. HUGE onion rings, great fries, fried pickles and curds. Has upstairs dining as well as downstairs with a full bar. Great dining spot in Downtown Statesville!”
Latin American • $
“Great authentic food. Reasonably priced. Great service!”
Latest Reviews
Steak House • $$
“I love this Outback Steakhouse! I would like to recognize Evan Pierce for an incredible job performance! From the time we sat down until we left he work diligently to make sure every dirty table was clean and prestine for the next customers to have a clean dining experience. I would be honored to have him on my team if I were a business owner.”
Barbecue • $
“I absolutely love Joe Phifers! I usually frequent this establishment at least twice a week because my dad enjoys their fried chicken sandwiches and barbecue sandwiches. The food is great and the family that owns Joe Phifer’s are even greater! Let’s all support our community and keep our historic businesses thriving!”
American • $
“I’m pretty sure it is under new management. Whenever I stop there for breakfast to get my liver mush, egg, cheese, slice of tomato on a bun, it is always delicious. Service is fast, everyone behind the counter is always friendly even when they are busy. On Wednesdays they offer choices of fish sandwich or fish combo plates that are reasonably priced and will satisfy your appetite. I definitely recommend if you are in the area.”
Donut Shops • $
“Daylight donuts (Statesville) is the best place for donuts in Statesville. They are always fresh and the owners are always helpful. Must try!!”
Italian • $
“Wow! The service was extra ordinary and Caesar (owner) took a real interest in may families appetite for the evening. We quickly became friends. Will go back for sure. Try the Cordon Bleu!”
Thai • $
“Tried this place a couple of weeks ago and I am getting takeout for tonight. It was delicious!!! I ordered the cheese rolls and the sesame chicken and it was all very good!”
Restaurant • $
“Great place to great a home cook meal, great prices too. The staff that's works there are wonderful. They are friendly, and that's what I like when, I go out to eat. Thank you”
Restaurant • $
“I am a foody and love trying new places. I found this place searching on Google and tried it because of the reviews, and I am so glad I did. The food is always hot, fresh and delicious. I highly recommend you try their burgers and wings. The customer service is top notch. You will feel like you're home every time you step in to the little place. Don't judge a book by its cover. You have to try it.”
Most Popular Restaurants
American • $
“We’ve had a wonderful experience at any Cracker Barrel! The food, service and atmosphere are always great!”
Steak House • $$
“I love this Outback Steakhouse! I would like to recognize Evan Pierce for an incredible job performance! From the time we sat down until we left he work diligently to make sure every dirty table was clean and prestine for the next customers to have a clean dining experience. I would be honored to have him on my team if I were a business owner.”
Steak House • $$
“My wife and I love to sit at the bar . We have a couple of drinks. I always have beer and my wife has a cocktail. The bartenders remeber us and what we drink. They are very friendly and this is one of our favorite places in Statesville.”
Sports Bar • $
“Me and a large group came in after our kids sporting events to eat yesterday, we come every year and it’s always been good. The food was great and our server Tiffany was amazing, but they had that poor girl running around like crazy. I can only assume they didn’t have a bartender on shift because Tiffany had to pour all of our beers and I just felt terrible for her. Otherwise everything turned out great just think they need some more help and a bartender on shift.”
Tex-Mex • $
“This particular Chili’s of Statesville has become a top place for a nice dinner. The service is always better than other places and there is attention to detail in the kitchen as well. Great job!!!”
American • $$
“My wife and I were in town over night, we like to dine in the local establishments over the same basic chain restaurants. First off our server was so nice, welcoming, and informative, we chose to have an early dinner the place wasn’t to busy, but the punctuation with refills, the privacy during conversations I couldn’t have asked for a better waitress. The food was phenomenal! I chose the Hot Honey Pecan Crusted Salmon, my wife got the Mushroom Asiago Chicken, both meals were perfect with our wines. I’d 100% recommend, and I hope to make a trip back down sometime soon!”
Breakfast • $
“I recommend the waitress Monica Barrera at the IHOP in Panorama City Calif as she gives such great and wonderful service. She asks if everything is ok and always comes back to give refills. This is much appreciated. Best wishes from the original Johnny Blaze, and "may the Blaze be with you."”
Fast Food • $
“Three stars on service bc they forgot my drink. I made it all the way home realized I didn't get it but when I got back they made me a new frappe and it was delicious. Other than that the service is always great.”
Fast Food • $
“My boys and I stopped here on our way home and everything was exceptional. The food was fresh and delicious and the presentation of my sandwich was excellent. All of the employees were attentive and kind. The playground was clean and the ac was working nicely inside. 10/10 experience!”
Fast Food • $
“Me and my daughter absolutely loves this McDonald's on Taylorsville hwy in Statesville Aaliyah was excellent with addressing our order provided excellent service with a smile and we absolutely lovvvvveee their Carmel frappe extra Carmel drizzle it's so fan-tab-ulous I highly recommend you attend this restaurant especially if ur a Carmel frappe lover this specific location is the one to attend especially if you want a frappe fix this the beez-kneez”
Italian • $
“Solid Italian food spot. Big menu with tons of Italian food options. Tasty food with big portions. Polite and respectful employees.”
Mexican • $
“Statesville Chipolte was killing it today! They had a line to the door and never missed a beat. The food was being replaced fast, they were a well ouled machine. They did a fantastic job working through the rush 👏”
New Restaurants
Coffee Shops
“Ava did an amazing job on our cupcakes for a birthday party! It was last minute and she squeezed us in and made us some gluten free and regular ones! Everyone loved them! Even the people that aren’t gluten free loved the gluten free ones! So so good! Thank you!!”
Colombian
“Good food. Really clean came to the bobcat training from El Paso Tx. This was my favorite spot from Statesville food. I would travel all the way out here for the Food. Both empanadas were bomb. Never tried something like this pineapple with ham. Wow it was really good.”
Pizza • $
“I was upset that I couldn't take advantage of their delivery deals because they couldn't deliver to us due to an issue with their delivery system despite them being only a few miles away, manager allowed me to place a carryout order and have it delivered anyways. So kind, love this store 11/10 will order again!”
“Man I love this place! The food is hot, fresh and incredibly delicious. Staff is always super friendly, I ask for recommendations every time I come and as I work my way through the menu, I’ve yet to be disappointed.”