Simple Twist

Simple Twist’s new location in Garner. Haven’t been there in a while. Shrimp and grits are good. Today I ordered a burger with caramelized onions and cheese with a side of sweet potato fries. Ordered med well. All I tasted was burnt meat and only a few sweet potato fries. Caramelized onions were large chunks of a purple onion and did not taste good. Overall did not enjoy what I paid for…Table also ordered the burger with a fried egg and fries. They enjoyed theirs.

I was excited about going to a new restaurant but the atmosphere was like being in a fast food joint and it was very noisy and no privacy for couples dining. My wife and I ordered from a paper menu and there was no mention of what sides come with your dish and certainly nothing about up charges for most of them? I ordered a burger that was clearly marked $11.50 on the menu but when I got it the price was $16.50? My wife ordered blackened chicken pasta and said the taste was good but she agreed that this is not the place to come for date night because of the screaming babies and loud bar crowd directly behind us. I gave them 3 stars for food taste but it would not be that high based on prices. I don't think we will be returning to this location.

Stopped in for a quick bite and a bit of work; even during their busy lunch, they were extremely accommodating and welcoming with me taking up a 4 top with me working on my PC (tip folks, if you're going to do that, make sure you make it worth the restaurant and server's time and don't be cheap! They both make their money on table turns during busy lunch hours) Anyway, extremely friendly, professional staff and the food that I saw en route to other tables looked extremely delicious and well presented. I had a salad with both tuna and shrimp added with a bacon dressing; absolutely delicious... tuna was cooked perfectly. Apparently they have a patio area and a separate room to book private parties or events. I learned this is part of a small locally owned chain (about 3 or 4 stores). I wish them great success, they seem to be doing right! Great place to hang out or bring clients over business lunch. I haven't been in the evening, but will eventually go.

:: GREAT STEAK & SEAFOOD :: My family & I know most of the really nice staff. The food is well seasoned, good portions, with great side dish options. Beer options are quite good - they normally have four to eight local draft beers, quite a few imports, as well as your traditional beers. The wines are also good. I've had their ball back, Cabernet Sauvignon, and my mom loves the Riesling. Last time I tried the shrimp & grits, cuban sandwich, with sauteed kale & garlic. The shrimp and grits were spectacular - they use a different coarser grit, which tastes fantastic. The also have a large amount of shrimp, and the cheese they use is excellent. Their Cuban sandwich is also quite good. It's got a good portion of meat and cheese, but it also has a little bit of jalapeno, which really spices it up. And I ended the meal with key lime pie. Absolutely worth it.

We had the shrimp and grits tonight and they were delicious. By far the best I’ve had in North Carolina. I judge according to my first time I had them in Oxford Mississippi; I have been disappointed every time I’ve tried other places until today. They had so much flavor I was amazed and grateful I found this place. We were pleased with everything we had there.

This was our first visit and probably our last. We live locally and wish this had been a better experience. The fries were cold on arrival. The food was not far behind. The waiter left a lot to be desired but not much different than the 3rd world service we have come to expect everywhere in the COVID era. They did replace the fries with fresh hot ones but we were over halfway through the meal at that point. As others have mentioned, the restaurant is very noisy. The floor appeared to have swept but had not been thoroughly cleaned in years (The off white floor has a blackish look with lighter paths where you walk) Nothing says the owners don't care more than that. The sandwiches were good. It may be time for the owners to sell to someone with an interest in making it a worthy dining experience.