darryl's wood fired grill

great for atmosphere and amazing food. it can please anyone. the drinks are great and theribsand baked beans are also. really good salads too.

today was such a beautiful fall saturday. jenn spent the day baking some cakes and i spent the day cleaning out the garage. neither of us had much of a lunch and so we headed to greensboro to a restaurant that both of us had been to in our childhood, “darryl’s wood fired grill”. going off of memory, i had some expectations of what the food and atmosphere would be like. we arrived around 4pm to find the restaurant already had a small crowd going. the exterior of the restaurant has an outside bar area with two fire pit seating area’s, which looks like a fun place to wait for a table on a busy night. the interior immediately brought back memories when we walked through the door toward the hostess stand. the floor being checker board small tile designs with lots of wood and pale bricks throughout the three story maze of a building. we were seated at a nice booth on the third floor overlooking the restaurant. in talking to the manager, we found out that darryl’s is not a chain restaurant anymore and is actually the last standing location which is now locally owned and operated. the menu at darryl’s is diverse and there is a little of something for everyone. what i remembered about darryl’s from childhood was that theribswere delicious. we started off our meal with “darryl’s homemade crackers”. it was the first of our dishes that appeared definitely fresh and homemade, which delightfully would be a theme throughout the rest of the meal. something as simple as crackers and ranch would seem boring, but they were delicious. the other appetizer that we attempted to eat was the “build your own snack attack”. we had ours with “darryl’s buffalo wings”, “ginormous chicken tenders”, “provolone wedges”, “stuffed mushrooms”, “bacon and cheese tater skins” and “darryl’s smoked wings”. while you can get most of these things at any bar and grill type restaurant,  darryl’s version seem to be a notch above the rest, elevated by home made, fresh & quality ingredients. we pretty much ann

always get excited when i have business lunches here. great atmosphere and very solid food. the pub burger is the best burger i've had in awhile. they are known forribsand they don't disappoint. great beer selection and good spot for after work drinks as well.

the old is new again. his is another old favorite we'd ignored for much too long. this lone survivor of a once proud north carolina chain remains a carnivore's delight - ribs, steaks, prime rib, pulled pork, chicken, more ribs, burgers, and some seafood as well.

we quickly discarded any thought of an appetizer, and went straight for 2 combos loaded with meat choices, and enough side items to make it interesting. the bbq 3 ways ($17.99) includes pulled pork, st louis style ribs, and smoked chicken wings. we added hot chips and slaw as sides.

the pulled pork, while not really traditional nc style pork, it is quite good in its own right, and is sauced with the spicy, tomato-based sauce made in house. the st louisribswere good, though true to the nature of this cut of ribs, they are rather chewy. the chicken wings are not a style we care for - combination of the smoked flavor and being over-sauced. the thin hot chips were outstanding, and the slaw was solid, went well with the pulled pork.

the 3 way sampler ($16.99) was composed of baby back ribs, chicken tenders, and fried shrimp, to which was added ffs and baked beans.ribswere excellent, falling off the bone tender, sauced just right. the chicken tenders were also very, very good, and a very nice serving. the fried shrimp were simply ok. the ffs were outstanding, especially dunked in the house bbq sauce - the beans were nice, as well.

their house bbq rib sauce ($3.95) is excellent, and after this visit i was reminded how much i like this sauce. of course, we brought a bottle home with us.

the service here remains quite good - friendly and efficient - and the time out of the kitchen is very reasonable. there are a couple of things about this restaurant that do irritate - the music is constant and loud (background music should be background music), and a soft drink costs $2.39.

still, all in all, very much enjoyed our return here. we'll be back, and soon.

amazing dinner. the food was perfect! i had the prime rib and it was cooked perfect. my husband had theribsand steak meal. it was well worth every penny and will be back very soon!!

jane. we went to darryl's in greensboro last night for my birthday. it was the neatest experience. the server, tiffany, was very nice and helpful and attentive. the food was very good from the comments of the folks we had there, ourribswere delicious. a young lady sang happy birthday to me in a unique way. it was an all around wonderful time.

we ate at darryl's in winston salem back in the late 70's & early 80's. they had the best beefribsand salad bar. do you not have them anymore? would love to come again for the ribs.

good family restaurant.ribsand steaks were flavorful and prices are reasonable. server went out of his way to get bottle caps from the bartender when he learned our grandson collects them. glad we happened to find darryl's on google maps for iphone!

good food & great times. i had the greatest porkribsthat i have ever tasted. fantastic service by our waitress tia. i will be recommending this place to all my friends and coworkers. the beer selection can not be beat. nice and friendly atmosphere. five star if you ask me!

uncommonly good food and good value. been there about half a dozen times.ribsand steaks are very good. i didn't go to the old darryl's, but i hear theribshave always been great here. had the bratwurst, sauerkraut, and potato pancakes for lunch last time. i love brats. these were superb, but so was the sauerkraut, and i never thought i'd think that about sauerkraut (tangy and tender; not bitter or stringy). someone here is paying attention to how things taste and is sweating the details. the food is not super cheap, but i always think i'm getting better than i'm paying for. i'll be back.

beignets!. this was my first time trying the beignets at darryl's for dessert and i must say i now have a new favorite. the warm puffy pastry just melts in your mouth, great with a hot cup of coffee.


-----13 jun, 2011-----

best restaurant in triad!. the newly renovated darryl's wood fire grill offers a variety of unique seating areas with traditional american cuisine. the staff is always friendly and very polite. being a college student i am always looking for a meal that won't kill my budget and i was surprised to see how affordable their made-from-scratch menu was. i ordered the beefribsand hit the jackpot! outstanding restaurant to bring the whole family, business partners, or even someone special. if you're in the triad area and looking for a great place to eat i would highly recommend darryl's!

darryl's wood fired grill: what's old is new again…only bigger and much better!. darryl's wood fired grill
3300 high point road
greensboro, nc 27407

years ago the high point road area of greensboro was thriving. restaurants were abundant, the mall was a shopper's dream, and retail stores peppered the corridor. times have changed. high point road is no longer to go to spot for retail and restaurant space. the same stretch of road now has numerous vacant stores and restaurants. just when the locals had written the area off, a change was on the horizon…a big change. thanks to kotis properties, the landmark darryl's restaurant has a fresh new exterior, revamped menu, and food to make your mouth water.

the renovations completely changed the outside facade of darryl's. they added a fabulous outdoor dining and bar section complete with granite topped bars and creative fire pits that flank the entrance. for the winter months there are heaters and seasonal door panels to keep diners nice and toasty. the patio is by far the biggest and best outside dining offered in the triad. inside darryl's, the renovations are blended seamlessly with the traditional darryl's we all remember. sorry 80's babies, the double decker bus has moved on. the jail cells, ferris wheel seat, and brick walls will bring back those cherished memories of your childhood. new features include a business area near the bar with pop up electrical outlets, free wi-fi, and meeting space complete with audio visual equipment. surrounding the bar there are multiple flat screen televisions tuned into sporting and news events.

the menu has a wide ranging assortment of beef, chicken and fish all of most of which are grilled on darryl's infamous wood fired grill. burgers, sandwiches and salads are also listed on the menu. some interesting local favorites like shrimp and grits are combined with old favorites like darryl's infamous lasagna. there are 24 beers on tap and both beer and wine flights are available. local beers from mother earth, foothills and red oak brewery are on tap.

for an appetizer, we chose the original homemade crackers. these monster sized, free form crackers are served with ranch dressing for dipping. they are lightly sprinkled with coarse sea salt and their crunchiness is irresistible. the creaminess of the ranch is a nice contrast to the saltiness of the cracker.

i chose the tennessee black jack chicken with seasonal steamed vegetables and mashed potatoes. the entrée arrived with two perfectly cooked, lightly glazed chicken breasts. the sauce listed as a tangy jack daniels bourbon honey mustard sauce was not like any other honey mustard i've tasted. it had a nice balance of sweet and tangy which was offset by the oaky undertones of the bourbon. the additional sauce that arrived with the plate was much appreciated. the red skinned potatoes were mashed to a nice consistency and were well seasoned. the steamed vegetables included yellow squash, zucchini, red bell peppers and onions. i was delighted to find they were still crunchy and tasted freshly picked.

my partner chose the adam's bbq beefribswith a loaded baked potato and baked beans. i do not care for ribs, but the beefribsat darryl's have converted me to a rib lover! they arrive pre-cut and the meat is so tender that it falls off the bone with a prick of the fork. theribsare served on a large plate so there is plenty of room to move bones around as you eat. they are covered in a sauce that is smoky and sweet with just the right amount of back heat. the sauce gives new meaning to the words "finger licking good". the sauce is currently bottled and sold exclusively in the restaurant. my partner was quite pleased with the attention the kitchen staff paid to his potato. it was cut in a zigzag pattern and stuffed with cheese, butter, scallions and sour cream. the baked beans arrived in a small augratin. their smokiness and creaminess was the perfect offset to the starchy potato.

we were told to save room for dessert but the food was simply too good to resist. never ones to turn down something sweet, we continued on with our gastronomical journey. i chose the chocolate chip pie with vanilla ice-cream. thinking about it now still makes my mouth water. chocolate chips and pecans melted into a delicious, warm, gooey pie. hands down the best chocolate chip pie i've ever had. my partner chose the cappuccino cake with chocolate ice-cream. the chocolate cake was rich and moist. the frosting was creamy but not overpoweringly sweet. best of all, the frosting tasted just like a cappuccino. feeling the need to take home a snack, we asked for s'mores to go. that's right, those same yummy campfire s'mores from your childhood. you can have them inside darryl's at your table, outside on the patio by their cool fire pit, or at home on your couch. they are so tasty; i wish i had another one!

the wait staff was knowledgeable and friendly. personal touches were added to item descriptions and our waiter shared his favorites from the menu. we were pleasantly surprised when asking about the temperature of the craft beer to find the wait staff was well informed and ready to share their knowledge.

bottom line: the food, service, and ambiance is a home run! reconnect with darryl's today!

best meal in years. my family and i ate at darryl's for the first time tonight, and the food was amazing. anyone who likes fall off the bone porkribswill not be disappointed. my wife ordered the 9oz sirloin steak, it was cooked to order and was full of flavor. we ordered the fried chicken tenders off the kids menu for our son, and when his food came out each tender was the size of a medium chicken breast. we will definitely be returning customers. customer service was top notch, waiter staff was very helpful and knowledgeable.

great wine selection. if you like wine, you really need to go to darryl's. they have a great reserve wine selection and their prices can't be beat. most restaurants mark their wines up 100%, but not darryl's. you can also get a wine flight and try 4 of their regular wine then decide which is your favorite.

while you are there, check out those st. louisribs- omg!

red wine diva

mr. rex horne. darryl's has a wide variety of great nc food, beers, and wines. try the beefribsor shrimp and grits!