Smitty's Grille

If I want grilled scallops, I know where to come!! I will say over the past couple of years the portions have gotten smaller. These photos are BEFORE we ate. The 2 skewers of scallops, baked beans were $28. The potato salad was extra. The plate my husband got was also “short” in quantity. Again, the food is great but the portions not adequate.

This restaurant is as close to a beach front Seafood restaurant as you can get. I ordered Flounder and got a generous serving of some of the best Flounder I have ever eaten. The only issue I had was most of the tables and chairs are tall, which does not bode well for someone with terrible back issues. So the Manager set us up with a lower seat and bar near the cash register. Did I mention the Flounder? Wonderful Restaurant right at my back door.

Been in recently as usual. Yummy 😛Peyton is the bomb of a waitress however Daylen, Lane & Makayla are up there too. Every dinner we have is above satisfaction and drinks are always relaxed and perfectly made. Atmosphere is the best for an enjoyable evening out.

(3.25 stars) Smitty’s is a difficult place to properly rate. In terms of what it brings to Kernersville, it’s a breath of fresh air, a fun place to grab a drink, and a reliable source of seafood options. At the same time, if you’ve traveled a bit, you’ll recognize Smitty’s as a worse version of what you can find elsewhere. Despite the unassuming shopping center location, Smitty’s atmosphere definitely stands out. The netting and pirate flags on the walls help reinforce a beach/nautical theme. There are also a variety of seating options from traditional tables inside and out to a seat along a wraparound bar. The menu here offers chicken and steaks, but seafood is the star. You can get it in a sandwich, in a fried platter, in a pasta dish, in a taco, in a rice bowl….you get the idea. While there may not be many types of fish to choose from, the number of permutations still offers plenty of variety. My wife and I opted to split a fried pickles appetizer and a fried platter with flounder, popcorn shrimp, oysters, potatoes, and broccoli. Our food came up relatively quickly, and it was hot and fresh. The quality, however, rated as largely just OK. The pickles were nice and crisp, but the accompanying remoulade had a confusing sweet note (relish, maybe?). The “famous” potatoes were buttery though they would have benefited from some herbs. The flounder was thinly breaded. Both the shrimp and oysters were good and paired nicely with the accompanying tartar and cocktail sauces. At $9 for the app and $26 for the pick three fried platter (including a $4 upcharge for oysters), Smitty’s pricing is higher than you’d expect for its atmosphere. Servers seemed friendly enough. If you’re in Kernersville with a seafood craving, Smitty’s has a lot to offer even if the quality is hit or miss. However, if you’re willing to drive twenty-something minutes, Full Moon does a better version of much of what you can find here.

Simply awesome! They totally met every expectation we had! Wonderful service incredible awesome food. And the price is good for what we got. This is definitely going to be a stop the next time we come to this area. Definitely worth your time to go here if you like seafood this is the place. Really like the music here too

This was our first time here and we were not sure what to expect. It was a bit confusing when you walk in and asked some people eating at the bar and they were super cool and told us where to wait. The food was good, and initially the staff was super attentive, but it was really busy and we were at the end of the bar so there were a few times we had to flag down a server. But the food was good and you could Really tell that the regulars really enjoy the slightly loud chaotic atmosphere. I will say that the section of the bar we were at had duct tape holding it down which was kind of lame. Overall it was fun and we would come back for a drink and an appetizer or two.

We went there on a Thursday night at around 7:00 and it was very, very busy. We had to wait about 15 minutes for a table, but that wasn't too bad. My husband and I both had the garlic combo that included steamed shrimp and scallops with garlic bread, and one side. We both got the potatoes which were really good.

1st time customer last night and the food was delicious. Will return. I shared "the barge" with my wife and friend, and it fed all 3 of us comfortably. The snow crab, mussels, oysters, clams, shrimp, and scallops were steamed perfectly. Nothing is overcooked, which seems to be a rare find nowadays with seafood. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Don't go with large parties because most of the seating is bar seating.