Restaurants near Stokesdale

“If you’re looking for a winery experience that’s equal parts charming, confusing, and mildly feral—look no further than Stonefield Cellars. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a gang of chickens that were clearly going through an identity crisis. With their suspiciously featherless necks and judgmental stares, they strutted around like buzzards on vacation. I’m not saying they were plotting something, but I did hear one cluck in Morse code.

The grounds had what I’d call a rustic chaos—think “secret garden” but if the gardener was legally blind and using a weed whacker as a cane. There’s an ambiance of wild freedom here, like nature just gave up halfway and decided to let it ride.

Enter Cooper: the feline face of the operation. He’s friendly, fluffy, and the kind of cat that insists on being involved in every single moment of your wine tasting. Pet me. Look at me. Talk to me. Honestly, Cooper has stronger customer service skills than half the people I’ve met in retail. He deserves his own tip jar.

Now to the wine—decent, though the prices made me question if I was buying the bottle or a small vineyard in France. And just when I thought I’d be sipping from elegant glassware, out came the plastic Chinet cups. Nothing says “bougie on a budget” quite like swirling a $12 wine in what looks like leftover wedding receptionware.

To pair with this upscale picnic experience? Cheese and crackers from a plastic container and a box. And I don’t mean a charming little charcuterie kit. No, I’m pretty sure I saw a staff member emerge from the back with a box of Ritz and a Target bag of cheddar cubes. We’re talking “aisle five, near the Lunchables” level cuisine.

But to be fair—the staff was absolutely lovely. Genuinely helpful, incredibly sweet, and totally committed to making sure you enjoy your stay…even if you’re dodging buzzard-chickens and chasing Cooper off every five minutes.

Would I come back? Absolutely. But next time, I’m bringing my own wine glass, my gardening shears, and maybe a feather boa so the chickens stop trying to recruit me.”

“Great Place to Eat”

“Hunt Brothers Pizza is a great pizza for anybody searching for really good tasting food the employees are always very respectful their Pizza is also never undercooked or overcooked it is always just right with a perfect amount of toppings”

“AWESOME! Little Mom& Pop diner. We went for breakfast and I had two eggs oe and a 5oz hamburger steak with grits. My wife had the Western Omelet. My eggs and burger were cooked perfectly and the grits were nice and smooth. The omelet had sautéed onions and peppers in it which a lot of places just add raw veggies into the mix. It was done they way it should be and perfect amount of cheese. We got there about 8:45am and the morn rush was gone but it is a very small place with maybe a dozen tables and booths. We were thrilled with the service and my coffee cup was always full. Parkers is a place we will definitely go back to in the future. 👍😁”

“Food is always great and they have chocolate shoppe ice cream!”

“Meg made a cake for my sisters birthday and it was stunning! My sister loves reading and a cake that looked just like rustic book was perfect. Excited to try out her other baked treats cause the cake was delicious!”

“Food was great. Anna was also very nice and great customer.”

“They had a list on the door of the multiple things they didn't have. Mayo being one.
Employees were pleasant.
Too expensive for foot long and a drink. $15
No value.”

“Absolutely loved my experience here! Food, service, & atmosphere was 10/10! You can tell their food is fresh and made with love! The service was phenomenal, you cannot find top tier service like this everywhere! I recommend anyone to try this place out because you will not be disappointed! Everything was phenomenal, shukria!”

“Best Meatball's! This place really puts the love into the food they sell and craft.”

“Great sized scoops! Nice shaded picnic area to enjoy the ice cream!”

“Crumble is pretty good the favors that ive tried are good the only downside is sometimes they are not hot and the chocolate chip one is bitter but overall really good”

“We had a fantastic dinner last night. My whisky sour was delicious! The filet was amazing and so was the tiramisu. Our waitress, Tiara, helped to make it a wonderful experience!”

“Delicious flavors, very creative combinations! Family friendly. Great stop!!”

“Our waitress Aryn was amazing, not as amazing as the food though. The coffee, waffles, eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and sausage were all made or cooked to perfection. The housemade jelly has the perfect sweetness. Especially for those watching there sugar intake. Enjoyed my experience immensely!”

“I’ve been enjoying Village Tavern for over 25 years—whether celebrating with friends and family or simply stopping in for a casual meal. It’s one of those rare places where I know I can always count on a consistently great meal and warm, attentive service.

There’s truly not a bad seat in the house. The indoor dining area is cozy and welcoming, and I especially love the outdoor patio when the weather’s nice. The large bar inside is perfect for socializing or networking, with a lively yet comfortable atmosphere. It’s a spot that’s friendly to both families and singles, and the staff always makes everyone feel at home.

Some of my favorites include the fish tacos, meatloaf, and carrot cake—each one consistently delicious and satisfying. The restaurant is clean, well-maintained, and offers plenty of parking, which makes every visit easy and enjoyable.

Village Tavern has been part of so many memories over the years, and I’m grateful it continues to be a place I can return to with confidence and joy.”

“Visited for the first time today and asked for a recommendation. The owner recommended a maple latte and it was delicious! Promised to leave a review if I liked it, and I do! Highly recommend!”

“Very interesting place with handmade items and super friendly staff! The lavender white mocha was delicious. Definitely will come back when visiting town again!”

“We love Jeremiah’s and take family and friends for a visit every chance we get! Recently we had a large group of family visiting, it was getting late but we were craving a sweet treat. We made it to the drive through shortly before closing and the staff welcomed us and took care of our large order without any pressure or rush due to our timing. Was a delicious late night treat! Definitely recommend!”

“Visited with my son after taking him to urgent care. Staff was friendly, all items were in stock (we got one of every weekly item) and everything was good. Lost one star because the screens for ordering were so filthy. There should be a schedule for sanitizing them at least every hour.”

“The amazing offerings! Best seafood around… Enjoy!”

“the best pretzels I have ever had in my life and will come back for more !”

“great food, great staff! pricing is good too”

“The bowls here are very good typically! I like the teriyaki but I think it could use a punch of brighter flavors. More herbs etc. The Staff is always very nice and speedy. Drinks are good but it is spendy. A treat maybe. Definitely check them out!”

“Walked in during a hot day in desperate need of a cold beverage. Kyle greeted me, very kind and fixed me a strawberry banana smoothie. So refreshing! Great atmosphere, wonder customer service, fair prices and large drink/snack variety. He accepted Apple Pay, cards, and cash (thank goodness because Apple Pay was all I had!). 10/10 will be coming back”

“I have to come leave a message every time I’m lucky enough to get an item from here! We live about 45 minutes away but my daughter in law works nearby so for all of our birthday she treats us with a cupcake from here. Thankfully my birthday was yesterday so I’m enjoying a delicious birthday cupcake right now! Cupcakes are not an item I ever chose to order or eat HOWEVER, when it comes from here, I can’t resist! Something about the cake/icing flavor combos are unmatched!!!!!! I recommend this place to ANY that is wanting to enjoy a treat, give someone the most perfect gift or buy a bunch to impress the coworkers! You will not go wrong! I can’t say enough! Oh and to top it off customer service is top notch! 🤣🤣”

“We had a graduation party at Harmon House & everything was perfect! The staff went above & beyond to make our event truly special. The entire process from the planning, to set up & clean up went very smoothly. Highly recommend this venue!”

“Fresh salads and great platters 😊”

“Very good, totally recommended will be going back”