Where to Dine in Kinston & Lenoir County

No Smoking Smoke-Free
ABC Permits ABC Permit
Credit Cards Accepted Credit Cards
$ Less than $10
$$ Between $10-15
$$$ More Than $15

 

American & Regional

Abbott’s Country Buffet
(252) 527-5613
3700 W. Vernon Ave.
Traditional Southern cooking buffet-style.
Tue-Fri:  L D   Sun: L
$ - Banquet Facilities
Andy’s 
www.andyscheesesteaks.com
• Heritage Plaza; (252) 526-5189
• 300 W. Vernon Avenue;   (252) 527-5778
• 4138 W. Vernon Avenue;   (252) 522-2224
• 304 East Washington St,    La Grange; (252) 566-2434
• 6018 Hwy 11 South, Pink Hill;   (252) 568-2366
Cheesesteaks, cheeseburgers, orangeade, lemonade, and thick milkshakes. 
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar
www.applebees.com
(252) 233-0362
4483 Hwy. 70 West
Casual dining atmosphere featuring menu items by Tyler Florence.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$$ Credit Cards Accepted ABC Permits
Billy’s Grill and Restaurant
(252) 523-3754
3647 W. Vernon Avenue
Old fashion short order menu. Fresh hand pattied hamburgers everyday.
Mon-Sat:  L
$ Credit Cards Accepted
BJ’s Grill
(252) 566-4702
7823 Hwy 70 West, La Grange
Serving traditional Eastern North Carolina fare ex. BBQ, Fried Chicken, etc.
Mon-Sat:  B L
$
Bluebird Cafe
(252) 527-5058
225 E. New Bern Road Hwy. 70 Bypass, inside Neuse Sport Shop
Home cooking. Lunch, all-day breakfast.
Mon-Sun: B  L
$
Broken Eagle Eatery
(252) 527-3446
220 N. Herritage Street
Temporarily closed for reconstruction. Call first.
Bunch’s Grill LLCUse your Key Card here
(252) 520-7887
100 S. Queen Street
Sectioned off area that can be used as a private dining area to accommodate up to 20 people.
Mon-Sat:  L D
$
Byrd’s Restaurant
(252) 523-3422
196 Hwy 58 South
Casual “country cooking”
Mon-Fri:  B L   Sat:  B
$
Chef and the Farmer
www.chefandthefarmer.com
(252) 208-2433
120 W. Gordon Street
Upscale dining in a modern atmosphere.
Tue-Sat:  D 
$$$ - Banquet Facilities, Reservations Suggested
Christopher’sUse your Key Card here
(252) 527-3716
217 N. Queen Street
Country cooking served in a casual atmosphere.
Mon-Sat:  B L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking
Cubbie’sUse your Key Card here
(252) 523-9715
802 Vernon Avenue
“Famous” cheeseburgers and milkshakes.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted
The Family Restaurant
(252) 568-4758
Pink Hill
Traditional Country cooking in a family friendly environment.
Mon-Sat:  B L D
$
Golden Corral
www.goldencorral.net
(252) 523-7585
4468 W. Vernon Avenue
Family friendly environment with wide variety of food on the buffet.
Mon-Sun:  L D  Sat-Sun:  B
$$ Credit Cards Accepted - Banquet Facilities
Ken’s Grill
7645 Hwy 70 West, La Grange
Grill, Barbeque Wed & Sat
Mon-Tue:  B L Wed-Sun:  B L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted
King’s RestaurantUse your Key Card here
www.kingsbbq.com
• Hwy 70; (252) 527-2101
• Vernon Avenue; (252) 527-1661
• North Queen Street;   (252) 523-3303
Eastern Carolina Barbecue and Fried Chicken.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ - Banquet Facilities, Delivery Available
Kinstonian Family Restaurant
(252) 527-7877
208 E. New Bern Road
Country cooking served buffet style.
Mon-Sat:  L D  Sun: L
$ Credit Cards Accepted - Banquet Facilities
Lovick’s Café
(252) 523-6854
320 N. Herritage Street
Country style dining with specialty “doughburgers.”
Mon-Fri:  B L  Sat:  B
$ Credit Cards Accepted
Rightway
• 3001 N. Herritage Street   (252) 559-1360
• 1050 W. New Bern Road   (US 70 Bypass)   (252) 523-0262
Southern-style cooking; baked goods, milkshakes
Mon-Sun: B L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted
RJ's Famous Chicken, BBQ & Ribs
(252) 520-6653
Inside Vernon Park Mall
Southern-style cooking; baked goods, catering, take-out
Mon-Sat: L D
$
Ruby Tuesday
www.rubytuesday.com
(252) 523-4067
3725 W. Vernon Avenue
Casual dining restaurant featuring extensive salad bar.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted ABC Permits
Smith’s Cafe
(252) 522-4040
2424 US 258 North
Southern country cooking, cafeteria style
Mon-Fri: B L  Sat: B
$ Credit Cards Accepted - Delivery Available
Smokey’s Restaurant
(252) 527-6654
1603 Airport Road
Smokin’ wings, chicken tender basket, sweet potato muffins
Mon-Sat:  B L  Wed-Fri:  D
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking

 

Asian

Chen’s Chinese
(252) 520-0153
211 W. Vernon Avenue
Authentic Chinese cuisine; eat-in or carry-out.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking
China King
• 2000 W. Vernon Avenue;   (252) 522-3330
• 5921 Hwy 11 South, Pink Hill;    (252) 568-2588
Buffet-style Asian dining.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted
Golden China Buffet
(252) 523-6808
4147 W. Vernon Avenue
Authentic Chinese cuisine served buffet-style.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted
Hibachi Express
(252) 939-1816
2405 N. Herritage Street
Traditional Japanese cuisine cooked on a hibachi grill. Eat-in or carry-out.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking
House of Wang
(252) 527-7897
710 W. Vernon Avenue
Serving Asian and American style cuisine in a casual atmosphere.
Mon-Sat:  D  Wed-Fri:  L 
$ Credit Cards Accepted ABC Permits - Banquet Facilities
Main Moon
(252) 527-9600
909 W. Vernon Avenue
Authentic Chinese food. Eat-in or carry-out.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ No Smoking
Wok & Roll
(252) 523-7400
2424 N. Herritage Street
Asian cuisine served in a casual atmosphere.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted

 

Coffee Houses, Bakeries and Sweets

Brown’s Sweet Treats
(252) 527-3700
1604 W. Vernon Avenue
Fresh baked pastries and desserts. Custom made cakes.
Mon-Sat:  B L
$
Grounded Gourmet Coffee and Juice
(252) 527-7010
115 S. Queen Street
Gourmet coffee, cookies, snacks and juices.
Mon-Thurs: B  L  D Fri: B  L 
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking
Sweets Coffee ShopUse your Key Card here
(252) 527-0399
311 N. Queen Street
Gourmet coffees, delectable sandwiches and sweet goods baked from scratch. Wireless internet available.
Mon-Fri:  B L D  Sat: B L
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking - Banquet Facilities, Delivery Available

 

Delis and Sandwiches

Aggie’s 
(252) 208-1449
901 W. Vernon Avenue
Steak subs along with a variety of hot and cold sandwiches.
Mon-Sat: L D
$
Arby’s
www.arbys.com
(252) 527-1085
4173 W. New Bern Road
Fast food restaurant specializing in Market-fresh sandwiches.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking
The Folded Napkin Bistro & CateringUse your Key Card here
(252) 527-5008
115 W. North Street
Daily luncheon specials, salads, kid’s meals, soups, combo plates, desserts and catering.
Wed-Fri: L
$ - Banquet Facilities
Our Picnic BasketUse your Key Card here
(252) 520-9800
214 N. Herritage Street
Gourmet sandwiches, homemade soups, specialty salads, different casseroles, and award winning desserts. Catering is available.
Mon-Sat:  L
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking - Banquet Facilities, Delivery Available
Peach House
(252) 522-2526
412 W. Vernon Avenue
Sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts and daily features.
Mon-Sat:  L
$ Credit Cards Accepted
Subway
www.subway.com
• 2405 N. Herritage Street;   (252) 523-9188
• 4153 W. Vernon Avenue;    (252) 523-6913
• 4101 W. Vernon Avenue;   (252) 523-5414
• 401 E. New Bern Road;   (252) 523-2427
• 2719 Hwy 11-55; (252) 520-7770
• 5899 Hwy 11 S., Pink Hill;   (252) 568-9924
Made-to-order sub sandwiches, with many low-fat options.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking
Supreme Deli & Subs
(252) 523-2230
106 E. Vernon Avenue
Deli-style subs made-to-order.
Mon-Sat:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted

 

Fast Food

Bojangles
www.bojangles.com
• 1028 W. New Bern Road;   (252) 527-1664
• 3007 N. Herritage Street;   (252) 559-2014
• 400 Vernon Avenue;   (252) 523-1783
• 7858 Hwy 70 West, La Grange;    (252) 566-3425
Famous chicken and biscuits
Mon-Sun:  B L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking
Burger King
www.burgerking.com
• 2402 N. Herritage Street;   (252) 939-1465
• 2015 W. Vernon Avenue;   (252) 523-1864
Fast food restaurant featuring  charbroiled burgers.
Mon-Sun:  B L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking
Chick-fil-A
www.chick-fil-a.com
(252) 523-9864
Vernon Park Mall
Chicken sandwiches, nuggets, and strips served with waffle fries or fruit salads.
Mon-Sat:  B L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking
Hardee’s
www.hardees.com
• Hwy 70 East; (252) 527-7925
• Kinston Pointe; (252) 523-3323
• 200 W. Vernon Avenue;   (252) 527-1222
Fast food chain featuring “Thickburgers” and fried chicken.
Mon-Sun:  B L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking
Kentucky Fried Chicken
(252) 527-6411
1613 W. Vernon Avenue
Fast food restaurant specializing in family style fried chicken meals.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking
McDonald’s
www.mcdonalds.com
• 612 E. New Bern Road;   (252) 523-8925
• 110 W. Vernon Avenue;   (252) 523-6665
Fast food restaurant specializing in hamburgers and French fries.
Mon-Sun:  B L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking
Taco Bell
www.tacobell.com
(252) 527-5555
1806 W. Vernon Avenue
Fast food chain serving tacos, burritos and many other specialty items.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking
Wendy’s
www.wendys.com
• 4535 Hwy 70 West;   (252) 522-3050
• 2409 N. Herritage Street;   (252) 527-5806
“Old Fashioned” hamburgers, specialty salads, and “Frostys.”
Mon-Sun:  B L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking

 

Greek

Olympian RestaurantUse your Key Card here
(252) 523-0333
601 W. Vernon Avenue
Greek style cuisine in a family friendly atmosphere.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted

 

Ice Cream

Dairy Bar
(252) 523-7734
225 E. New Bern Road (Hwy 70 Bypass)
Frenchman’s Creek Ice cream, shakes, sundaes, hotdogs.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ No Smoking
Yummie's Ice Cream & Grill
(252) 520-7622
3701 W. Vernon Avenue
Serving ice cream, hamburgers, hotdogs
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted

 

Italian / Pizza

Domino’s Pizza
www.dominos.com
(252) 523-4422
1201 W. Vernon Avenue
Made-to-order pizza for delivery or carry-out.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted - Delivery Available
Lily’s Subs & Pizza
(252) 523-0011
2423 N. Herritage St.
Homemade pizza, subs, pasta. Burgers.
Mon-Sat: L D
$
Little J’s Pizza & Subs
• 2459 Hwy 258 North;   (252) 520-0025
• 402 E. Washington Street,   La Grange; (252) 566-5044
Specialty pizzas and subs in a family-friendly environment. Eat-in or carry-out.
Mon-Sat:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted
Papa John’s Pizza
www.papajohns.com
(252) 527-8585
1004 W. Vernon Avenue
Carry-out and delivery pizza restaurant.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ - Delivery Available
Pizza Hut
www.pizzahut.com
(252) 523-1175
1802 W. Vernon Avenue
Pan pizzas and many side dishes available. Eat-in, carry-out, or delivery options.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted - Delivery Available
Pizza Inn
www.pizzainn.com
(252) 523-9700
2918 N. Herritage Street
National restaurant chain featuring pizza buffet including salads and “pizzerts.”
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted
Pizza Plus
(252) 568-2704
4149 Hwy 11, Deep Run
Made-to-order pizza for eat-in, delivery or carry-out, plus subs
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ No Smoking - Delivery Available
Pizza VillaUse your Key Card here
(252) 527-2260
1400 W. Vernon Avenue
Family friendly dining specializing in homemade pizzas and lasagna, and featuring salad bar.
Mon-Sat:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted
Two Dogs Pizza
(252) 568-6301
Hwy 11 South, Pink Hill
Pizza, subs, pizza buffet and salad bar.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted No Smoking - Banquet Facilities

 

Mexican

El Norteno
(252) 523-4709
1701 W. Vernon Avenue
Authentic Mexican cuisine. Smoke-free on Sundays
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ No Smoking
San Juan
www.sanjuanmexrest.com
(252) 527-2519
2423 N. Herritage Street
Traditional Mexican restaurant and cantina.
Mon-Sun:  L D
$ Credit Cards Accepted ABC Permits

 

Seafood

Sandpiper Seafood House and Oyster Bar
(252) 566-4067
7877 Hwy 70 West, La Grange
Wide variety of seafood served in a casual environment.
Wed-Sun:  D
$$ Credit Cards Accepted

 

Steakhouse

The Barn Steakhouse
(252) 522-2284
3630 W. Vernon Avenue
“Quality Dining Experience.”  Serving Prime Rib, Sirloin, Rib Eye, Filet Mignon.
Mon-Sat:  D
$$$ Credit Cards Accepted ABC Permits
The Baron & The Beef
(252) 527-6787
Hwy 70 East
Fine dining steakhouse featuring deluxe salad bar. ABC on Fri & Sat.
Tue-Sat:  D
$$$ - Banquet Facilities
No Smoking Smoke-Free
ABC Permits ABC Permit
Credit Cards Accepted Credit Cards
$ Less than $10
$$ Between $10-15
$$$ More Than $15