The Black Angus Grille - Statesville

The fruit fly floating on his back in the bottom of my liquor glass looked like he had a peaceful enough death.

This the hidden gem of Statesville and my only regret is that I hadn't come sooner.

A wonderful surprise in Statesville, North Carolina, Risto's PlacePlus the town itself is a lovely small Carolina town.

This place is a hidden gem. It has a huge variety of beer, wine, and cocktail choices. The bartender is one of a kind and excellent at his job. The kitchen is shared with twisted oak which is considered some of the best food in the area. On Thursdays they have trivia night and on Fridays live music. So if your looking for a good quaint place to take a date this is it.

I love this place and probably always will. Trivia on Thursday literally changed my life in ways that a Google review will never do justice. Shrimp and Grits and the Dynamite Shrimp are awesome. The Fried Green Tomatoes are awesome too! And if it's on the menu, it's a solid meal. Drinks are on point! Can't say enough!