The Laughing Owl Restaurant

5 ( reviews )

100 N Center St, Goldsboro, NC 27530, United States

+1 984-294-5040

Welcome to The Laughing Owl Restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Goldsboro, North Carolina, The Laughing Owl Restaurant stands as a welcoming destination for those who appreciate the intersection of comfort, community, and culinary dedication. Located at 100 N Center St, this establishment has become a familiar landmark for both local residents and visitors passing through the historic downtown area. The atmosphere is carefully curated to offer a sense of ease, providing a space where the pace of life slows down just enough to enjoy a well-prepared meal in good company.

At The Laughing Owl, the philosophy is rooted in the belief that dining should be an approachable experience. Whether you are stopping by for a midday break during a busy work week or planning a relaxed evening out with friends and family, the restaurant aims to provide a consistent and pleasant environment. The interior design reflects the character of the building, blending traditional elements with a modern, clean aesthetic that makes every guest feel immediately at home.

The kitchen team focuses on the fundamentals of cooking, prioritizing fresh ingredients and balanced flavors. By maintaining a commitment to quality and consistency, the restaurant has built a reputation for reliability. It is a place where the focus remains on the simple pleasure of eating well, without the need for unnecessary complexity or pretense. The staff takes pride in their work, ensuring that every interaction contributes to a positive and memorable visit for everyone who walks through the doors.

What Makes The Laughing Owl Unique

A Prime Downtown Location: Situated at 100 N Center St, the restaurant is perfectly positioned for those exploring the vibrant downtown district of Goldsboro. Its central location makes it an ideal stop for anyone looking to enjoy a meal while experiencing the local culture and architecture of the city.
A Welcoming Atmosphere: The environment is designed to be inclusive and comfortable, making it suitable for a wide variety of occasions. From casual business lunches to quiet dinners, the space adapts to the needs of the community, fostering a sense of belonging for all guests.
Commitment to Quality: The culinary approach is centered on high standards and attention to detail. By emphasizing fresh components and thoughtful preparation, the restaurant ensures that every dish served meets the expectations of its patrons, reflecting a genuine passion for the craft of cooking.
Community Connection: As a fixture in the Goldsboro area, The Laughing Owl plays an active role in the local social fabric. It serves as a gathering point where neighbors can connect, share stories, and enjoy the hospitality that defines this part of North Carolina.

Experience Genuine Hospitality

The Laughing Owl Restaurant is more than just a place to eat; it is a reflection of the spirit of Goldsboro. By combining a convenient location with a dedication to quality service and a warm, inviting setting, it offers a dining experience that feels both personal and professional. We invite you to visit us at 100 N Center St to see for yourself why so many members of our community choose to make us a part of their regular routine. Whether you are a long-time local or just arriving in town, you will find a seat waiting for you and a team ready to provide a pleasant and satisfying experience. We look forward to welcoming you soon and sharing the unique charm that makes The Laughing Owl a special part of the downtown landscape.

Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside

Lunch - Appetizers
- Crab Rangoon $10.50
- Pot Stickers $8.90
- Chicken Lettuce Wrap $10.50
- Vietnamese Vegetarian Spring Rolls $5.95
- The Laughing Owl Wings $14.75
- Fried Zucchini $8.00
- Szechuan String Beans $6.56
- Lotus Salt & Pepper $13.00
- Laughing Owl Fried Calamari $12.75
- Cucumber Salad $7.00
- Ahi Tuna $13.00
- Stuffed Poppers $10.07
- Edamame $8.50
- Fried Coconut Shrimp $11.50
- Jumbo Butterfly Stuffed Shrimp $11.50
- Fried Soft Shell Crab $13.00
- Panko Fried Cheese $10.50
- Oysters Rockefeller $16.00
Lunch - Homemade Soups
- Egg Drop Soup $4.92
- Wonton Soup $4.92
- Our Famous Hot and Sour Soup $4.92
- Spinach, Tomato & Tofu Soup $5.95
- House Velvet Soup $6.98
- Tom Yum Soup $5.95
Lunch - Salads
- Cobb Salad $12.93
- Laughing Owl Signature Salad $10.30
- Asian Glazed Chicken Salad $13.58
- Spinach & Goat Cheese Salad $12.18
- Niçoise Salmon Salad $18.27
Lunch - Sandwiches & Burger
- Soft Shell Crab Sandwich $13.07
- Turkey Club $11.71
- Laughing Owl Signature Burger $12.65
- Laughing Owl B.L.T Sandwich $10.07
- Shrimp Salad Sandwich $12.32
Lunch - Tandoori Flatbread Pizza
- Pepperoni Pizza $9.37
- BBQ Chicken Pizza $10.30
- Spinach Goat Cheese Pizza $9.37
- Asian Pizza $10.30
Lunch - Noodles Fried Rice
- Spicy Fried Rice Chicken & Shrimp $12.18
- Pad Thai $8.90
- Lotus Asian Fried Rice $12.18
- Singapore Chicken & Shrimp $12.18
- Lo Mein Noodles or Chow Fun Noodles $8.90
- Soy Fried Rice $8.90
- Curry Fried Rice $8.95
- Chicken Alfredo or Shrimp Alfredo $11.00
- Singapore Noodles $17.75
- Singapore Noodles Vegetables & Tofu $14.00
Lunch - Curry
- Red Curry (Mild Spice) $8.95
- Madras Curry (Mild) $8.95
- Green Curry (Spicy) $8.95
Lunch - Main Entrees
- Mongolian Beef or Chicken $9.51
- Sesame Chicken $10.07
- General Tso’s Chicken $10.07
- Chicken or Steak & Broccoli $10.07
- Stir Fry $9.13
- Crispy Sweet & Sour Chicken $10.30
- Kung Pao Chicken & Roasted Peanuts $10.30
- Honey Chicken $10.30
- Szechuan String Beans $9.13
- Kung Pao Shrimp & Sea Scallops $12.18
- Garlic Shrimp & Scallops $12.18
- Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa $14.94
- Orange Peel Chicken $10.75
- Crispy Sweet Chili $10.07
- Spicy Pineapple Lemon Shrimp $11.75
- Spicy Lemon Chicken $10.07
- Hot Spiced Chicken & Shrimp with Broccoli $11.24
- Steamed Fresh Vegetables in Garlic & Ginger $9.13
- Pepper Steak & Onions $10.49
- Orange Sesame Beef $11.99
- SA Cha Steak $10.49
- Mango Chicken $10.30
- Crispy Sweet & Sour Beef $11.24
Lunch - Desserts
- N.Y. Cheesecake $9.50
- Fried Banana Caramel Cheesecake $7.50
- 6 Layers Chocolate Cake $9.50
- Lava Cake $7.59
Dinner - Appetizers
- Vietnamese Vegetarian Spring Rolls $7.00
- Cucumber Salad $7.00
- Szechuan String Beans $8.25
- Edamame $8.50
- Crab Rangoon $10.50
- Chicken Lettuce Wrap $10.50
- Fried Zucchini $8.00
- Fried Soft Shell Crab $13.00
- Fried Coconut Shrimp $11.50
- Jumbo Butterfly Stuffed Shrimp $11.50
- Panko Fried Cheese $10.50
- Stuffed Poppers $10.75
- Pot Stickers $10.50
- Lotus Salt & Pepper $13.00
- Laughing Owl Wings $14.75
- Fried Calamari $12.75
- Ahi Tuna $13.00
- Oysters Rockefeller $16.00
Dinner - Comfort Soups
- Wonton Soup $6.25
- Egg Drop Soup $6.25
- Hot & Sour Soup $6.25
- Jjamppong (Korean Spicy Noodle Soup) $25.00
- Thai Tom Yum Soup $7.00
- Spinach, Tomato & Tofu Soup $7.35
- House Velvet Soup $6.25
Dinner - Salads
- Cobb Salad $16.00
- Salmon Niçoise Salad $20.50
- Laughing Owl Signature Salad $12.00
- House Signature Salad $6.50
- Spinach Goat Cheese Salad $12.75
- Asian Sesame Glazed Salad $16.00
Dinner - Tandoori Flat Bread Pizza
- Asian Glaze Pizza $12.00
- Pepperoni Pizza $11.00
- BBQ Chicken Pizza $11.00
- Spinach Goat Cheese Pizza $11.00
Dinner - Sandwiches & Burger
- Laughing Owl Best Burger $15.00
- Crispy Soft Shell Crab Sandwich $14.00
- Classic Turkey Club $13.75
- Laughing Owl B.L.T Sandwich $12.00
- Shrimp Salad Sandwich $13.75
Dinner - Hibachi Deluxe
- Hibachi Deluxe $43.00
- Hibachi Chicken $23.50
- Classic Ribeye & Fries $28.00
- Surf & Turf $36.00
- Hibachi Shrimp & Scallops $29.00
- 10 Oz Ribeye & 4 Oz Lobster Tail $36.00
Dinner - Entrées
- Sesame Chicken $16.00
- Mongolian Beef $18.75
- General Tso’s Chicken $16.00
- Kung Pao Chicken $17.00
- Honey Chicken $17.00
- Szechuan String Beans $14.75
- Orange Chicken $16.50
- Sweet Sour Chicken $17.00
- Steak & Broccoli $18.75
- Crispy Sweet Chili Chicken or Shrimp $16.00
- Chicken & Broccoli $16.00
- Mongolian Chicken $16.00
- Pepper Steak $18.75
- Sa Cha Steak $18.75
- Spicy Lemon Chicken $16.00
- Mango Chicken $16.00
- Spicy Pineapple Lemon Shrimp $20.50
- Sesame Tofu $15.00
- Orange Sesame Beef $18.75
Dinner - House of Curry
- Chicken Curry $16.00
- Curry Combo $20.50
- Shrimp Curry $20.25
- Vegetables & Tofu Curry $14.75
- Beef Curry $18.75
Dinner - Laughing Owl Stir Fry
- Combo Stir Fry $20.50
- Chicken Stir Fry $16.00
- Beef Stir Fry $18.75
- Shrimp Stir Fry $20.25
- Vegetables Stir Fry & Tofu $14.75
Dinner - Steamed Mix Vegetables and Garlic Ginger Sauce
- Steamed Mix Vegetables and Garlic - Beef $18.75
- Steamed Mix Vegetables and Garlic - Vegetables & Tofu $14.75
- Steamed Mix Vegetables and Garlic - Chicken $16.00
- Steamed Mix Vegetables - Combo $20.50
- Steamed Mix Vegetables - Shrimp $20.25
Dinner - Rice and Noodles Entreés
- Lotus Traditional Fried Rice $18.75
- Famous Pad Thai $15.00
- Lo Mein Noodles or Chow Fun Noodles $15.00
- Spicy Fried Rice Chicken & Shrimp $18.75
- Singapore Chicken & Shrimp $18.75
- Soy Fried Rice $15.00
- Curry Fried Rice $15.00
Dinner - Fish Gourmet
- Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa $23.00
- Mahi Mahi $27.75
- Crusted Ahi Tuna Entree $30.00
Dinner - Our Specialty
- Pineapple Street $19.00
- Garlic Shrimp & Scallops $23.00
- Kung Pao Shrimp & Scallops $23.00
- Black Pepper Shrimp $27.00
- Lemon Pepper Shrimp $27.00
- Hot Spiced Chicken & Shrimp $19.00
- Hot Grouper $22.00
- Cashew Stir Fry Chicken & Shrimp $22.00
Dinner - Pasta Specialties
- Alfredo Sauce with Egg Noodles $14.00
- Buffalo Cheese Ravioli $18.00
- Laughing Owl Fried Seafood Special Platter $29.00
- Soft Shell Crab $29.75
Dinner - Delightful Desserts
- Fried Banana Caramel Cheesecake $7.50
- 6 Layers Chocolate Cake $9.50
- N.Y. Cheesecake $9.50
- Lava Cake $7.59
Entree Sauce
- Sesame Sauce $1.50
- General Sauce $1.50
- Kung Pao Sauce $1.50
- Lemon Sauce $1.50
- Sweet Chili Sauce $1.50
- Orange Peel Sauce $1.50
- Hibachi Sauce $1.50
- Mongolian Sauce $1.50
- Pad Thai Sauce $1.50
- Red Curry Sauce $1.50
- Green Curry Sauce $1.50
- Madras Sauce $1.50
Dressings / Sauces
- Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce $0.99
- White Sauce $0.99
- Ranch Dressing $0.99
- Blue Cheese Dressing $0.99
- Champaign Dressing (Gluten Free) $0.99
- Balsamic Dressing (Gluten Free) $0.99
- Soy ginger sauce $0.99
- Ginger Dressing $0.99
- Honey Mustard $0.99
- Thousand Island Dressing $0.99
- Italian Dressing $0.99
- Cesar Dressing $0.99
Sides
- Side Singapore Noodles $4.00
- Chow Fun Noodles $4.00
- Lo Mein Noodles $4.00
- Fried Rice $3.00
- Steamed Rice $3.00
- Steamed Vegetables $4.00

Paula Boldt

30-05-2026

Best meal this week! Delicious drink, Cat 5, strong but oh so good. Mongolian Beef so very yummy! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

David Danner

30-05-2026

I have found a new stop to come back to. Great restaurant. Chef making amazingly tasty dishes for all palates, including the vegetarian in our group today. … More

Max Wiley

30-05-2026

I tried The Laughing Owl burger in Goldsboro. The burger was a perfect medium rare, thick and juicy and the pretzel bun was soft. This it a big mouth burger - get extra napkins! Crab Rangoon app was very tasty and the szechuan green beans … More

Kasey Fujioka

30-05-2026

My son is scheduled to go on a deployment on January 3rd which leaves he, his wife, and daughter in the middle of packing up their home and didn’t have any plans for Christmas due to the circumstance. He is from Hawaii which means all of … More

Miriam Hernandez

30-05-2026

We went here to celebrate our anniversary. The atmosphere was fine. Our server was nice. The food ? Mediocre. On their website, they claim to be one of the best Asian fusion restaurant. Maybe that's why the owl is laughing because it knows … More

Lara Mi

30-05-2026

Hands down the best Asian food I’ve ever had in North Carolina: authentic, fresh and delicious! Stopped in for a quick lunch on a whim and will definitely be back. The food is so flavorful! The location is convenient and has a great vibe inside and out. The staff are courteous and polite and the restaurant is very clean and inviting. Entrance, tables and restrooms definitely ADA friendly. If you’re looking for classic and authentic asian entrees this is as good as it gets! If they offered Dim Sum I’d die and go to heaven. Order type Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommendation for vegetarians Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes Vegetarian options Anything on the menu can be made vegetarian and still very enjoyable. Dietary restrictions Lots of dishes on the menu labeled with Gluten Free Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free street parking Parking Lovely area to walk around even if you don’t get a spot right up front Kid-friendliness Definitely seems family friendly. Wheelchair accessibility Street level entry and proper restroom