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 Beef Ribs with a loaded baked potato and baked beans. I do not care for ribs, but the beef ribs at 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. The ribs are 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!
http://www.urbanspoon.com/e/restaurant_link/944730
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 Beef Ribs with a loaded baked potato and baked beans. I do not care for ribs, but the beef ribs at 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. The ribs are 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!
http://www.urbanspoon.com/e/restaurant_link/944730
