The Smithfield Inn and Tavern

Had a lovely dinner here with friends. Excellent food and service, never felt rushed.

We were only there for dinner, but it was lovely.

Service: 5

I only ate in the restaurant it was excellent.

Our first experience was a so-so lunch just after we moved to Smithfield. The most recent has ensured that we'll never be back. Friends were visiting, and we took them out for a stroll after dinner. We got the idea to stop in for a cocktail at the Inn, and followed a couple in the front door. We were met by a lady who appeared baffled to see us. We said we weren't there for dinner, and only want to have a drink at the bar. She relayed this to the man behind the bar, who said "They'd better hurry. How'd they get in here, anyway?" Standing in the middle of the room with my two guests, I haven't felt that embarrassed in a long, long time. We left without comment, never to return.New management? They appear to have a great deal to learn. A historic location like the Inn looks like it used to be something special. Now, they lock the doors at dark, operate like a bed-and-breakfast, and turn away the locals. We will not make another attempt. There are several other very good eateries in the area, none of which treat customers with contempt.

Service: 1

We came for the formal Easter brunch and had a great meal. The seafood bisque was creamy and delicious. I think my dad could have had bowls! The prime rib was cooked perfectly and the crab cakes were huge and delicious! Our server was fantastic!

Service: 5

Ordered pork apples dinner for take out and must say very disappointed. The loin was very dry and chewy. No gravy. 4 small pieces of vegetables and apples were pitiful.Do yall have a new cook?

Awesome place.

Service: 5

My wife and I try to stay at the Inn at least once a month. Everything at the Inn is superb, from the room to the food and especially the staff. We have brought friends with us on a couple of occasions and they are all impressed and some have stayed there more than once since the initial visit. Pleas know the manager Bill has been voted "Best Inn Keeper" by an independent panel of travel experts.

Service: 5

We have LOVED going to the Smithfield Inn for years! Their “famous” ham biscuits have always been a favorite! This was our first time back for lunch, since the pandemic, and those ham biscuits were calling for me! Flaky pillows from heaven with the saltiest shaved ham nestled inside. Perfection. Now, let me set the scene from today’s lunch for you. You’re sitting at a historic Southern restaurant, in a city with the nickname “ham town”, waiting on their iconic dish with much anticipation and an empty stomach. You see the server round the counter and, just as she sets the plate down, you look around for Ashton Kutcher because surely you’re on a revival of “Punk’d”. Surely this can’t be real life because there’s no way that this historically Southern restaurant, that we’ve since learned is under newer ownership, would give us what they did. Our biscuit-making ancestors are rolling over in their graves right this very moment because she set down… A PLATE OF HAWAIIAN SLIDER BUNS. That’s right, folks. No Ashton. No biscuits. Barely any ham. Lots of disappointment. Bless their hearts- the new owners must be Northerners.

Service: 1

Only dined in for lunch. Great food and waitress was very attentive.

Service: 5

Dinner was outstanding! Ribeye was a top 5 of my life!

We were there for the CASA gala. What a treat! The food was excellent, the servers were top notch. Definitely on the Nice List!

Service: 5

We dined in the restaurant and the food was superb. The kitchen had a hiccup where they were out of bread but grabbed some fresh from the bakery two doors down. Very historic building oozing with charm and character.

Service: 5

We had brunch is the restaurant on a Sunday afternoon. The food was delicious!

Service: 4

Owner was extremely rude ! On my check out it was like I was bothering him very poor customer service needs to re evaluate his skills w his customers. The garbage was left outside in hallway for two days never picked up what hotel does this ? The shower in room the drain was all backed up and his response was we won't be able to get a plumber until tomorrow the day we checked out. I don't not recommend this inn at all very disappointed also the best part was I was charged more on my CC then I was quoted on Expedia where I originally booked this stay ..

Service: 1