Down on Mainstreet – American
Bustling with the warm, familiar energy of a neighborhood cornerstone, this downtown gem invites diners to settle into a space where the aroma of sizzling quesadillas and golden-fried favorites fills the air. The kitchen turns out soulful, satisfying plates ranging from crisp, garden-fresh salads and hearty club sandwiches to decadent seafood-stuffed quesadillas and the irresistible crunch of quick-fried popcorn shrimp. It is a welcoming retreat that captures the heart of local hospitality, perfect for a breezy weekday lunch or a lingering afternoon shared over plates of loaded cheese fries and tangy fried pickles.
107 West Main Street, Washington NC 27889 https://downonmainstreetnc.net/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Down on Mainstreet
Dairy-Free at Down on Mainstreet
Down on Mainstreet in Washington has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips and Salsa, Tuesday: House Salad with Grilled Chicken and No Chicken Chick’n Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Down on Mainstreet
Down on Mainstreet in Washington has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including GF Alfredo Pasta and Tuesday: House Salad with Grilled Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Down on Mainstreet
Down on Mainstreet in Washington has 31 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cajun Dream Pasta, Chips and Salsa and Alfredo Pasta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Down on Mainstreet
Down on Mainstreet in Washington has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Lettuce Wrap, Gumbo - Bowl and Crab Cakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Down on Mainstreet
Down on Mainstreet in Washington has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Iced or Hot Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Down on Mainstreet
Down on Mainstreet in Washington has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Iced or Hot Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Down on Mainstreet
Down on Mainstreet in Washington has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips and Salsa and Iced or Hot Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Down on Mainstreet
Down on Mainstreet in Washington has 21 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cajun Dream Pasta, Chips and Salsa and Alfredo Pasta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Down on Mainstreet
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Gumbo - Bowl | 64 g | 77.7 g |
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Shrimp and Fried Cheese Grits | 94.9 g | 52.2 g |
| Grilled Tuna Sandwich | 44.6 g | 41.3 g |
| Grilled Ham and Cheese | 34.6 g | 37.9 g |
| Down South Clam Chowder - Bowl | 58.1 g | 34.6 g |
| Cajun Dream Pasta | 96.7 g | 34.5 g |
| Salmon Lettuce Wrap | 0.8 g | 31.6 g |
| Crab Burger | 56.6 g | 31 g |
| French Dip | 52 g | 30.4 g |
| Shrimp Lettuce Wraps | 38.9 g | 29 g |
| Grilled Shrimp Over Rice | 43.6 g | 28.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its fresh and savory menu, guests consistently praise the impressive food quality and courteous service that defines every visit. Reviewers highlight the comfortable setting as a standout feature, noting that the welcoming atmosphere and attentive care make it a top choice for those seeking a reliable and high-quality dining experience.
Menu
Daily Lunch Specials
All daily specials come with a tall glass of iced tea.
- Tuesday: House Salad with Grilled Chicken - $7.99: House salad topped with grilled chicken, served with iced tea Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: lunch
- Wednesday: Half Chicken Salad Wrap with Pasta Salad - $7.99: Half chicken salad wrap, pasta salad, served with iced tea Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: lunch
- Thursday: Quick-Fried Popcorn Shrimp - $7.99: Crispy brown popcorn shrimp, served with iced tea Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Friday: Half Club Sandwich with Potato Chips - $7.99: Half club sandwich, potato chips, served with iced tea Available at: lunch
Appetizers
- Cheese Fries or Wedges - $10.99: Crispy fries or potato wedges, melted cheddar jack cheese, applewood smoked bacon, chives Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Dill Pickles - $9.99: Fried pickles served with house-made ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mainstreet Quesadilla - Cheese - $9.99: Flour tortilla, melted cheese, peppers, onions, salsa, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mainstreet Quesadilla - Chicken - $10.99: Flour tortilla, chicken, melted cheese, peppers, onions, salsa, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mainstreet Quesadilla - Shrimp - $11.99: Flour tortilla, shrimp, melted cheese, peppers, onions, salsa, sour cream Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mainstreet Quesadilla - Crab and Shrimp - $13.99: Flour tortilla, crab, shrimp, melted cheese, peppers, onions, salsa, sour cream Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Payten Poppers - $8.99: Fried mac and pepper jack cheese bites, ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips and Salsa - $6.99: Crispy tortilla chips, salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Cheese Dip - $11.99: Chili, cream cheese, jalapenos, tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Frog Legs - $18.99: Hand-battered frog legs, ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Shrimp - $10.99: Golden fried shrimp, buffalo or boom boom sauce, ranch or bleu cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $10.99: Hand-battered green tomatoes, homemade pimento cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders and Fries - $10.99: Crispy chicken tenders, fries, honey mustard, ranch or Grill Bully Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Made Potato Chips - $9.99: Fresh cooked crispy chips, ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gemma Sticks - $10.99: Deep-fried homemade pimento cheese, ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab and Shrimp Dip: Crab, shrimp, creamy cheese, herbs, fried flatbread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Dip - $13.99: Creamy spinach dip, fried flatbread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $8.99: Crispy onion rings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches and Burgers
- Big Joe’s Chicken Philly - $11.99: Grilled chicken, fire-roasted peppers, onions, Swiss cheese, hoagie roll, mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Ham and Cheese - $9.99: Honey-kissed ham, melted cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Tuna Sandwich - $11.99: Blackened ahi tuna steak, Kaiser roll, lettuce, tomato Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sandwich - $11.99: Boneless chicken (fried or grilled), lettuce, tomato, cheese, sourdough Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Reuben or Rachel - $12.99: Corned beef or turkey, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- No Chicken Chick’n Sandwich - $11.99: Vegetarian Chick’n, kaiser bun, mayo, pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Dip - $12.99: Roast beef, Swiss cheese, sautéed onions, hoagie roll, Au Jus Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Pimento Cheese - $9.99: Homemade pimento cheese (cheddar and pepper jack) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nauti Philly - $13.99: Shaved ribeye, cheese, peppers, onions, mushrooms, hoagie bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Burger - $12.99: Fried shrimp, coleslaw, kaiser roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Burger - $13.99: Crab cakes, lettuce, tomato, kaiser roll, house sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mainstreet Club - $12.99: Turkey, ham, cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Wrap - $10.99: White meat chicken salad, shredded lettuce, diced tomato Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar Wrap - $10.99: Romaine, parmesan, Caesar dressing, grilled chicken Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Bacon Ranch Wrap - $10.99: Turkey, bacon, cheddar jack, lettuce, ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomato BLT - $10.99: Fried green tomato, bacon, lettuce, mayo, sourdough Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steele Burger - $12.99: 6oz Angus beef, choice of cheese, kaiser roll Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big ‘G’ Burger - $16.99: 8oz chopped sirloin, choice of cheese, grilled onions, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, salt-n-pepper bun Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup and Salad
- Caesar Salad - $8.99: Romaine, Caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $11.99: Tortilla shell, ground beef or chicken, lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese, sour cream, salsa or ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $8.99: Lettuce, tomatoes, eggs, cheese, croutons, cucumbers, carrots, red onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gumbo - Bowl - $6.99: Shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, okra, tomatoes, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Down South Clam Chowder - Bowl - $6.99: Potato, clams, bacon, sherry, cream broth Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Attractions
- Southern Fried Shrimp - $17.99: Fried shrimp, French fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Citrus Grilled Salmon - $18.99: Salmon filet, citrus herb spice, two sides, bread Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes: Spicy house seasoning, house sauce, two sides, bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp and Fried Cheese Grits - $18.99: Sautéed shrimp, peppers, onions, bacon, Cajun cream sauce, fried cheese grits, bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sirloin Filet - $19.99: Sirloin filet, two sides, bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Tuna Entree - $17.99: Two 4oz ahi tuna steaks, two sides, bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Cut Choice Ribeye - $29.99: Thick-cut steak, two sides, bread Available at: dinner
- Spicy Plum Grilled Pork Chops - $16.99: Two pork chops, spicy plum sauce, two sides, bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Christian Kabobs - Chicken or Beef - $16.99: Skewer-less kabobs, grilled veggies, two sides, bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Alfredo Pasta - $13.99: Alfredo sauce, fettuccine, side salad, bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Dream Pasta - $14.99: Bowtie pasta, mushrooms, roasted peppers, onions, Cajun cream sauce, side salad, bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- GF Alfredo Pasta - $13.99: Brown rice penne, Alfredo sauce, side salad, gluten-free bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
On the Lighter Side
Under 600 Calories
- Salmon over Rice - $10.99: 4oz salmon, 3oz rice, side salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger Lettuce Wrap - $9.99: 6oz hamburger, baby romaine, tomatoes, red onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Lettuce Wrap - $15.99: 8oz salmon, baby romaine, brussel sprout slaw, parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp Over Rice - $10.99: 3oz shrimp, 3oz rice, side salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Lettuce Wraps - $14.99: Grilled shrimp, superfood slaw, parmesan, Thai chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $2.99: Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Ginger Ale, Mello Yello, Sprite
- Lemonade - $2.99
- Iced or Hot Tea - $2.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coffee - $2.99
- Redbull - $2.99: Original, Red, or Blue
- House Wine Glass - $9: Choice of varietal
Desserts
- Peanut Butter Cream Pie - $6.99: Chocolate Oreo cookie crust, peanut butter filling, chocolate syrup, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- NY Style Cheesecake - $7.99: Whipped cream, choice of chocolate, caramel, or raspberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly
- Key Lime Pie - $6.99: Graham cracker crust, lime cream filling, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Pretzel Brownie - $8.99: Warm brownie, pretzel crust, ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Down on Mainstreet
- Is Down on Mainstreet dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Down on Mainstreet has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips and Salsa, Tuesday: House Salad with Grilled Chicken and No Chicken Chick’n Sandwich.
- What can I eat at Down on Mainstreet on a dairy-free diet?
- Chips and Salsa, Tuesday: House Salad with Grilled Chicken and No Chicken Chick’n Sandwich carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Down on Mainstreet have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chips and Salsa and Iced or Hot Tea.
- Is Down on Mainstreet gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Down on Mainstreet?
- Gumbo - Bowl, at roughly 77.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
