The Incredible Buffet In North Carolina With Almost As Many Desserts As Main Dishes

Sometimes, you need to eat dessert first. I know our parents instilled the opposite in our minds at an early age, but they’ve never dined at this delicious buffet restaurant in North Carolina. 

For more than 40 years, the family-owned Meadow Village Restaurant staff has served folks an incredible buffet of delicious food with as many desserts as main dishes. Folks line up for homemade seafood and country-style cooking. The choices are endless, from spaghetti to baked steak with gravy and fried chicken. But the most delightful part about this endless bounty is the impressive and endless dessert selection. And it isn't fast food, folks. This place takes a time commitment to experience the goodness in every bite. But trust us when we tell you it's well worth that time!

Meadow Village Restaurant started in Newton Grove as The Village in 1980. It has since moved to Meadow Township in Benson with a new name, but is commonly referred to as Meadow Village Restaurant.

Sometimes it's easier to tell how good a restaurant is from the outside, especially when you see a line out the door like this.

But as soon as you walk inside, you will feel right at home with the nice, relaxed atmosphere and seeing there is something here for everyone. Not to mention, a common opinion of guests is it tastes like the food their grandma used to make!

Our favorite Meadow Village Restaurant menu item is the fried chicken. It's got just the right amount of crispiness and it's still juicy. Pure perfection! And don't forget to load up on the sides. One of the best things about a buffet is that there's always plenty of variety.

But truth be told, this is why we really came. This place has the best desserts in North Carolina, and you can order some to take home 24 hours in advance.

Meadow Village Restaurant is known to be one of the best places to go for dessert in North Carolina. Banana pudding, caramel cake, chocolate cake, chocolate pie, and coconut cake are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what they offer. Check out the full menu for a full breakdown of all of the specialty cakes you can order.

Also, keep the Meadow restaurant in mind for catering when you have a fancy occasion. Everyone will surely be impressed.

Another reason to visit Meadow Village Restaurant is the special guests who periodically walk through, as seen in guests' Meadow Village restaurant photos. Everyone from the Easter bunny to Santa has been known to swing by for holidays. It's these types of little details that build community and ensure a loyal customer base, and we love that.

Visit the  Meadow Village Restaurant website for more information, and carve out some time to pay them a visit. Feeling inspired? Try planning your own trip using Only In Your State’s itinerary planner.