Situated in Old Mocksville Road on the outskirts of historic Salisbury, Ivan's Restaurant serves what is considered by many to be the best food in the area. So if you wish to stay away from the noise and bright lights head to Ivan's and dine in a rustic and casual atmosphere.

Light jazz plays in the background as customers dine by candlelight and staff dressed in tuxedos serve in style. It is not surprising that the restaurant has been recognised by the AA for the last nine years.

Consider starting a meal with appetizers of grilled shrimp, a cocktail of lump crabmeat, or beer and cheese soup before moving on to pork chops served with mango chutney; aged and hand cut steaks, racks of baby back ribs, beef kebabs, and seafood such as broiled lobster tail or grilled tuna, salmon and mahi mahi with Jamaican jerk seasoning.

End with Bailey's Irish crème cheesecake or chocolate bourbon pecan pie. The bar offers a selection of wines and brews.