I came here for the first time for lunch and I was super impressed with the 3 Piece dark meat fried chicken with 2 sides. I had fries for one side and they were tasty and mash potatos and gravy for the 2'nd side. Fried...chicken was boss! Super moist and juicy and not over seasoned! Service was fast and attentive! Beer is reasonably priced also at $3.19 for a Bud! Best restaurant in North Carolina and if your traveling to OBX you gotta stop here! The rest of the food looked and smelled amazing also! I will be back 4 sho!More

Date of visit: September 2022

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davidwL722YW

55 reviews

Reviewed September 18, 2022 via mobile

Foul-mouthed Kitchen Help

My wife and I went here for supper and had the terrible misfortune of sitting near the entrance to the kitchen. As a result, we were treated to an endless barrage of profanity and vulgarity spilling from the kitchen. Evidently one of the males working...in the kitchen learned a new swear word today and felt compelled to use it repeatedly. Having served 22 years in the military, I was no stranger to foul language. I’ve always considered myself to be someone not easily offended, but this guy managed to do just that. When we spoke to the server about it, she was hesitant to say anything to him for fear of him turning his attention to her. Talk about your toxic work environment! Avoid this place unless you have extremely thick skin.More

Date of visit: September 2022

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19gaylel

72 reviews

Reviewed August 6, 2022 via mobile

Nice local spot on the main road

Great service and delicious food. The salad bar is very clean and nicely stocked. It’s an additional $3.99 if you want it as a side with your entree. It’s only one trip too. That’s the only reason I went with 4 stars.

Date of visit: August 2022

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sonofjs

143 reviews

Reviewed December 11, 2021

Great comfort food

We have passed by for years, but finally stopped by recently for late lunch. Not a huge selection of items, but sufficient. Everything we had was fantastic. If you like eastern NC BBQ (vinegar based), you will not find better. The fried chicken is outstanding....One of our family loves fried chicken livers (not me) that were available as a daily special, and said they were great. The sides were all “comfort” sides prepared and seasoned perfectly. The rolls and hush puppies were great. Portions are substantial. We could have eaten a basket full. The service was great, although not crowded during our visit. Not a large place, so may be a much different experience during the summer when OBX traffic is heavy on Saturday and Sunday. We live less than 30 minutes away, so now that we have tried it, we are sure to returnMore

Date of visit: December 2021

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DannyWasserman

1,736 reviews

Reviewed May 23, 2021

Home Style Food at its Best !!

Well, where do we begin. Great done to earth home style cooking with good old fashioned service. We loved the fried chicken and the side orders that came along with it. Its an easy ride from the OBX area and sure to not disappoint.

Date of visit: May 2021

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mountaineergirl32

18 reviews

Reviewed October 17, 2020 via mobile

Chicken

The juiciest chicken breast I have ever had!! Was traveling and stopped due to trip advisor reviews...they did not disappoint! Staff were very friendly as well!

Date of visit: October 2020

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annec182

770 reviews

Reviewed September 22, 2020

Good

Went for breakfast as we travelled home from OBX. They had just reopened for breakfast that same day so things were a little confusing but that was understandable getting use to all the COVID rules etc. Had the breakfast BLT with cheese. Bacon was crispy...as requested. Rye bread was very good. Wait staff was friendly. Prices super reasonable. Plenty of parking.More

Date of visit: September 2020

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Thanks so much for leaving us and others this review. Yes - we reopened this particular day for a new day part (breakfast) and it was hectic with new staff and procedures in place. Really appreciate your patience and your feedback. Hope to see you...More

Beachmeezer

57 reviews

Reviewed October 26, 2019 via mobile

Cozy Place! Great Homestyle Food

Service is great and friendly. While not a large selection the buffet is full of homestyle food. Their Hatteras clam chowder is so good! Hubby always purchases sweet potato biscuits to take home. We already have reservations for Thanksgiving 😀

Date of visit: October 2019

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iamnavaneeth

15 reviews

Reviewed August 26, 2019

Best Southern brunch!

Glad we found out this hidden gem on our way back to MD from OBX. My family was craving for authentic southern style food which this place has in abundance! Awesome buffet, kids enjoyed every bit of it and my whole family had smiles all...over! Thank you Southland for this great service!More

Date of visit: August 2019

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Thanks for this great feedback! What an awesome review. We are family owned and operated and depend on satisfied customers like your family! I will pass this along to our great staff. Hope we see you again! Thanks again for your support.

766scottj

185 reviews

Reviewed August 24, 2019 via mobile

Sunday buffet

I had the chance to visit the buffet on a Sunday afternoon. The food was good and the service was friendly. The buffet was in a back room and felt crowded at times. I will come back with the family. We were in and out...in about 30 minutes.More

Date of visit: July 2019

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Hi thanks for your review! We are really appreciative that you highlighted the service and food. We have a great team! Sundays are our busiest day and our restaurant can indeed get crowded at peak times. We will be ready to welcome you back when...More

Jeri1955

91 reviews

Reviewed August 17, 2019

Best Fried Chicken Around!

Because of the sign outside that says "best fried chicken", we decided to stop here for a late lunch and try it. I ordered the chicken tenders and my husband had the fried chicken and bbq. I have to say it truly was the best...fried chicken we ever ate. The breading was delicious and everything was fresh. Our waitress, Heather was friendly and attentive and did tell us that each platter is made fresh. We will be back again for this delicious chicken.More

Date of visit: August 2019

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We are thrilled that you took the time to give us this great feedback on our food and service. Our Fried Chicken is very popular and known far and wide as "the best" ! Thanks for confirming that for others.

Ratman937

48 reviews

Reviewed July 1, 2019 via mobile

Breakfest

My wife and I stopped here for breakfast on our way back to VA. We were seated quickly but it took longer than expected for our server to come out. The food was good, diner quality breakfast.More

Date of visit: July 2019

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Thanks for taking the time to review us. Im sorry the service was not as timely as it should have been. We have rule for our staff that you should be greeted and have your beverage order taken within two mins of being seated. It...More

Jobo14

292 reviews

Reviewed June 24, 2019 via mobile

Excellent buffet at a reasonable charge

Ordered the dinner buffet here one weeknight as recommended by a friend. Was very much pleasantly surprised. Buffet was hot and fresh and kept well stocked. Fried chicken delicious. Bbq was okay. Best things on buffet were the fresh sides and vegetables! Homemade mashed potatoes,...squash zucchini, cabbage, beans, corn on the cob. Many desserts on buffet to include banana pudding, chocolate cake, peach cobbler. All this in addition to a salad bar and fruit selections. Buffet price of about $10 includes all these. Does not include drinks. Staff folks were very nice and attentive. Plenty of comfortable table seating inside. Plenty of free parking. Definitely worth a stop. Great locals place for Nc and Virginia folks.More

Date of visit: June 2019

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Thanks for your awesome review and for providing great insight for others.

Kelly H

2 reviews

Reviewed June 15, 2019

Great place to stop for a family

The six of us were really hungry heading home from a week in the Outer Banks, but didn't want to break the bank getting food. We ended up stopping at Southland Restaurant. The hostess was a bit abrupt, but the waitress was super friendly and...thoughtful. We got a great buffet that had breakfast and lunch and it really hit the spot! Restaurant was clean, food was tasty, the restrooms were clean, and the kids were happy. It was a win/win. We definitely would go again if in the area.More

Date of visit: June 2019

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Kelly - thanks so much for your review! We are so appreciative that you highlighted our weekend buffet. It's a great value and offers speed of service for those families traveling and wishing to have a great meal and get back on the road. Please...More

romels2017

109 reviews

Reviewed May 25, 2019 via mobile

BBQs, The Chicken, Buffet and Many More

This restaurant always fills appetite, from a la carte to buffet, the southern cuisine lives on. Travelers and locals alike flock to this joint along the Virginia and North Carolina border, and a convenient quick stop for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tasty BBQs and fried...chicken are most popular with the salad bar for vegetarians. A nice stop to or from OBX.More