Opening Hours
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 11 AM–7 PM
- Thursday 11 AM–7 PM
- Friday 11 AM–7 PM
- Saturday 11 AM–6 PM
- Sunday 11 AM–6 PM
Good to Know
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Guests using mobility aids can plan for wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, accessible seating, and an accessible toilet at the same address.
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Find the front door
Smith's Soul Food Bistro sits at 209 S Chestnut St, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States. For a soul food restaurant Gastonia NC search, that puts the address right in the city center of the visit: street number, street name, city, state, and postal code all line up on one line, so the destination is easy to keep straight before you leave.
The week runs on a simple schedule. Wednesday through Friday, the doors open from 11 AM to 7 PM. Saturday and Sunday, service runs from 11 AM to 6 PM. Monday and Tuesday are closed. A midday arrival fits the longest service window, while weekend plans need an earlier stop.
That schedule matters because the place is built for a meal, not a quick pass-through. Someone coming for lunch can plan around the opening hour. Someone coming later in the day has a clear cutoff to work with. The address and the hours do the basic job cleanly, and they set up the rest of the visit before the first plate lands on the table.
Access and plate cues
The entrance, seating, parking, and toilet are all wheelchair-accessible. That means the visit starts with a level approach, continues into a seat that works for the room, and includes a restroom that supports the same kind of access. The path from car park to table stays consistent across the main parts of the stop.
The food cues are plain and direct. Meatloaf, collard greens, yams, shrimp and grits, okra, pork chop, philly cheesesteak, soul food quesadilla, bang bang shrimp, and deviled eggs all point to a kitchen that covers both classic plates and a few sharper house-style items. The rating sits at 4.4 across 290 reviews, so the place has been seen by plenty of diners. For a first look at the menu structure itself, the separate menu page lays out the lunch and dinner sections, sides, mains, bistro items, and desserts without mixing them into the visit details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours?
The restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday. It opens Wednesday through Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM, then Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM. Guests can plan a lunch visit, an early dinner, or a weekend daytime meal around those hours.
Where is Smith's Soul Food Bistro located?
Smith's Soul Food Bistro is at 209 S Chestnut St, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States. Put the address into a map before you leave so arrival is straightforward. The location sits in Gastonia, which makes it easy to build into a local stop.
What accessibility features are available?
The restaurant has a wheelchair-accessible car park, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Guests who need step-free access can plan for parking, entry, dining, and restroom use in one visit. That makes it simple to choose a table and move through the space with fewer stops.
What kind of food is on the menu?
The menu includes lunch and dinner items, mains, sides, bistro dishes, and desserts. Named items include Fish Sandwich, Smith's Shrimp Or Fish & Grits, Lemon Pepper Chicken, Pork Chop With 2 Sides, and Red Velvet Cake. Guests can expect a full meal with a side and a sweet finish if they want one.
Which days is the restaurant open?
The restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday and closed Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday hours run from 11 AM to 7 PM, while Saturday and Sunday run from 11 AM to 6 PM. That schedule works well for planning a weekday meal or a weekend lunch stop.
