Best food bets, Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen
Delighted to report that we just bought a place in Pinehurst to satisfy our golf craving now and god willing during retirement. H is a meat-and-potatoes type; my Acadian streak loves southern fare. Any good, cheap (saving pennies to remodel) local places you can recommend? Thank you.
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carolinadawg
Apr 24, 2013 06:33 AM
This place sounds great if you're looking for good chow in Aberdeen:
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Tehama
Apr 11, 2013 05:11 AM
Good morning, all!
I menat to post this a few days ago... Last weekend a group of 6 of us had a lovely Saturday evening in Pinehurst and Southern Pines. After a round of cocktails on the West Porch of the resort at Sunset, we went over to Vito's Risorante in Southern Pines.
It could not have been lovlier, nor the staff more hospitable. We had arranged ahead of time for reservations and were put in this fantastic outside porch/room. I say porch/room because the walls were high, but not enclosed to the ceiling. There were heaters & a fireplace outside and an overhead heater (it was still a little crisp last Saturday night once the sun went down) to keep the room warm.
I was like eating in someone's sun room off their home and had the warmest feel that was super nice. We had pre-ordered osso bucco for all 6, and I understand it is either something that has to be ordered ahead of time, or isn't always available, so call to check on that. I think they start preparing it it 24 or 48 hours ahead of time, so that is why it is made-to-order. And let me tell you, it was amazing. You nearly just breathed on it and it fell off the bone.
As many times as I have gone to and eaten in Pinehurst and Southern Pines, I had never been to Vito's, but it will not be my last! I would definitely encourage everyone on vacation or on a short road trip from the Triangle to go check it out.
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We too recently bought a place in Pinehurst and have been scoping out the best places to eat.
Haven't had a ton of luck yet, honestly, but that might be because we're used to having lots of options and the luxury to be picky.Ironwood Cafe in Southern Pines is usually pretty good -- large menu, nice outdoor seating and, occasionally, very good wine specials. Also have early bird pricing of some sort, though we've always been there too late to take advantage of it.
Villager Deli is old-school and makes delicious sandwiches.
New York Deli has very good bagels -- apparently the fly them in every day from, you guessed it, New York. They run out early.
Have yet to find any good options for any pan-Asian cuisine...I find myself really missing Thai, Chinese and sushi, especially, when we're in P-hurst.
This thread is pretty old, so maybe you've discovered some good options in the past few years, GolferBitch? Would love to know three things:
1) Where in god's name can I get a good cup of freshly-brewed, strong coffee?
2) Any good pizza in the area?
3) What is the name of this elusive Mexican joint in Aberdeen?-----
New York Deli
1047 Murchison Rd Ste 110, Fayetteville, NC 28301Villager Deli Restaurant
6 Chinquapin Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374Southern Pines
Highway 253, Donalsonville, GA 39845›3 Replies-
re: nicboston
Nic,
I don't drink coffee but I got you on the pizza and mexican. Best pizza in town is Vito's on Rt 5 (I don't go to their other location but I can assume it's also good). My husband likes La Casa Mexicana on Morganton by the shopping center. I *think* the mexican place they are referring to is La Poblanita on South St in Aberdeen. Hole in the wall but delicious. Thanks for the tips on the deli, we are Jersey transplants!-----
La Poblanita Restaurant
311 Highway 15, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-
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re: sliceoflife9
Thanks (two years later, sorry)! Definitely going to try Vito's next time. We love to make pizza at home but every now and then you just want to pick one up (or have it delivered) and watch a movie, you know?
Have you gotten to try the Villager Deli yet? It seems to get busier and busier as time goes by. After now dozens of visits, we still really like it. No complaints.
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Hands down, best lunch in Pinehurst area is Nina's in Olmstead Village. Leans toward Italian at dinner but I often find myself choosing their wonderful seafood bisque for lunch, either by itself or with half a sandwich. Shrimp salad is also incredible and it's one of the only places I know where the food police let you order a burger rare. Great service. Honest food. Closed Sunday and Monday. And they only serve lunch during the week.
We always try and schedule Pinehurst visits when they're open.
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re: cervisiam
grubhub
Dec 31, 2009 01:50 PM
195 Restaurant in S. Pines - American fusion - a hidden gem.
Elliot's on Linden is excellent.
Sunday Brunch at the Pinehurst Hotel is legendary. The entire area- in particular restaurant traffic - has been pulverized by the Great Recession. Golf-related, expense -account tourism drives the local economy. (along with retirees)
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meatn3
Jan 24, 2008 08:02 PM
I posted a similar query, here are the results:
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/453028
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ncn8tive
Jan 24, 2008 11:54 AM
I'm meeting my mom in Southern Pines/Aberdeen area for lunch this weekend and was wondering where to eat. I didn't find much already posted on the South board, so I thought I'd try asking again. There are lots of chain restaurants there, but I wouldn't mind a pointer to something good from recent, first hand experience...
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re: ncn8tive
There's not much, honestly. The Squire's Pub in Southern Pines is okay for meat and potatoes, nothing special, and if you look a day under 55 they'll check your ID.
There's also a Thai place nearby. It's standard fare. I think it's called Thai Orchid???
Last but not least, a decent Mexican place in Aberdeen, as in the heart of Aberdeen. A real local dive, but the food's good.
Sorry, can't remember the names of these places, I'm usually with my no-good horsey friends and we don't pay attention to details!
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