Dooley's Tavern and Grill in Wilkesboro is a great low-key place for bar food. They grind the meat for some great hamburgers several times a day, and usually have some good beers on tap. Chile Verde Mexican Restaurant is very good. Brushy Mountain Smokehouse and Creamery is a good place to visit because, you know, BBQ and homemade ice cream! They have a country buffet, too.
Yadkinville is home to Little Richard's BBQ, good pork shoulder BBQ. The smoked wings are really good. Brisket and ribs are good, too. Four or five good sauces, the Thai chili sauce is excellent.
Pirate's Landing just off of I-77 near Elkin with pretty good food, standard NC fried seafood spot. Most notable thing is the restaurant was built to look like a Pirate Ship. Arrrr!
Man, if your Mom made you wear that color when you were a baby, and you're still wearing it, it's time to grow up!