If you’ve got an appetite the size of North Carolina itself, head over to The Garden State Grill! We’ve got a mouthwatering lineup of Northeast-style comfort foods that are scratch-made, hot off the grill, and satisfying. Enjoy homemade meatballs, fresh burgers, cheesesteaks, chops and seafood. We also feature New Jersey’s favorite pork roll throughout our menu. We offer a little of something for everyone to include vegan and Gluten Free options. Our veteran-owned bar and grill in Lillington, NC, puts the restaurant first and the bar second, so you can count on incredible food made with fresh ingredients every time. Need a venue for your next event? Our space offers private dining for up to 40 people. We proudly offer a military discount.
Based on 336 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
410 Pine State St, Lillington, NC 27546
Phone: (910) 984-1084
Website: https://www.thegardenstategrill.com/
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Hours
| Wednesday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday |
11 AM–8 PM |
| Monday |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Joseph Foster
January 2023 UPDATE-
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Rainbowgoddess
First time eating here, and I got a Philly, which is advertised as having a double portion of meat. Less would be more in this case since the meat was EXTRA chewy. The bread and cheese were perfect, but the meat was nearly unedible. The staff was super nice and attentive.
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Kyle Gardner
I don’t like to leave bad reviews, especially on military owned places, but I don’t have anything positive to right about except the service. The food here tastes like nothing. Literally nothing. No flavor whatsoever. And this was noticeable on many dishes in my party. I had some sort of burger (forget which one) and paid 12 bucks for something completely tasteless. Even the fries tasted like nothing. Maybe I came in on an off-day, but there is no seasoning on the food at all, and it’s not worth paying a dime for. The service here is great however, hence the 2 stars. Would be willing to try it again one day.
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Thomas Hunter
I recently dined at this restaurant and love the ambiance. The atmosphere was truly wonderful. They really did great with the space they have.
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Luke B
The service and food here are AMAZING! Had lunch here on a Thursday. Jess was our server/bartender. I was really amazed with just how good the food was. I had no idea such a nice place was located in this building.
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John Nelson
Great place! Love the atmosphere and food was good and plentiful. Closest thing to Northern family restaurants. Now to get breadsticks on the table and fish Fridays I’d be in heaven.
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Laura Smith
We finally were able to stop in for lunch and our experience was remarkable and DELICIOUS. We arrived just before a big lunch crowd. Upon us arriving, our 1st impression was that this restaurant is incrediblely well run, clean and inviting! We were seated and greeted almost immediately by our waitress. She was extremely attentive and kept our drinks full(my husband pet peeve) and checked on us frequently, even after getting multiple tables back to back. She had her stuff together! Our food was served hot and made to order. Incredible flavor! We were very impressed with the serving size and quality of our meal. I was also very impressed that even the other waitress waiting tables to the time to speak to us and checked on us as well to make sure we didn’t need anything. It really appeared that all the employees work well together and everyone is well trained. The atmosphere is much better than other locally owned restaurants in the area. I have to say, we will definitely be returning in the future to enjoy another fantastic meal in this relaxing restaurant.
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Brenna McAllister
First time stopping here. Food was pretty good we had wings meatball sub and grilled chicken sandwich. Fries were great! Okay but by far the best thing is the hostess Shirley. She is a gem. Will definitely be back when we are in the area 🙂
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Shannon Conley
When we walked in, we were greeted with a smile. The waitress was friendly and welcoming. She checked on us regularly. The food was absolutely delicious!!! We had the fried chicken sandwich, the Turkey bacon sandwich, and the garden salad with grilled chicken. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great atmosphere and great food!!! I’ll definitely be back.
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katie sciuti
Food was delicious! My husband and I both got the Buffalo sandwich with homemade Buffalo sauce. The waitress was kind enough to let me sample the diff Buffalo options to choose from. We also got the fried ravioli to share which also had homemade marinara sauce. Everything was fresh and well prepared and the service was extremely friendly and helpful. Will be back again!
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