I'm really surprised at the poor reviews for this place. A few of them are so far off base it makes me question the reviewers motivations. I work in Charlotte and when I'm in the area I always try to grab lunch here. If you like country cooking you'll love this place and the food is consistently good. When I commented to my waitress about the consistency she informed me then owner is the cook. That explains it. I've never been impressed with beef tips and thus rarely order them. With the overall quality of their food being so good I ventured out and tried the tips, the house special. Now it's my favorite! Not sure where reviewer karby is coming from but her cherished "13, 6 and 11" is not only on par with but exceeds any other restaurant I've ever eaten at, specifically the tips and the fried squash. Their portions are large and the staff has always been friendly and efficient. On the lighter side the chef salad was very good and almost more than I could finish. Keep in mind I'm a big guy with an equally big appetite. As another reviewer mentioned, the owner comes out of the kitchen and talks to his patrons. I like that he puts forth the effort and found him an interesting and intelligent fellow. This review may sound too good to be legitimate but it is. I rarely review any establishment. My experience has to be extreme, good or bad, for me to put forth the effort. Judging from the number of regulars that frequent this place I know my experience is not the exception but rather the norm.