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Two listings disagree by up to three hours on when the Cook Out in Lenoir closes. Yelp says 2 AM on weeknights and 3 AM on Fridays. Yellow Pages says 4 AM, and 5 AM on Fridays and Saturdays, with an 11 AM open. The restaurant at 510 Blowing Rock Boulevard is the only Cook Out in Lenoir, so the hours are worth settling before a drive.
- 2 vs 5 AM
- Closing time, depending on the listing
- 2.6
- Yelp rating
- $7.89
- Regular Tray with tax
- 2
- Tripadvisor listings
Yelp against Yellow Pages
45 reviews, September 2026
Caldwell County charges 6.75%
Cook Out 4.8 from 5; Cookout Grill 4.1 from 33
Cook Out Lenoir
Open- Address
- 510 Blowing Rock Blvd., Lenoir, NC 28645
- Hours
- Yelp: 10:30 AM to 2 AM, 3 AM Friday. Yellow Pages: 11 AM to 4 AM, 5 AM Friday and Saturday. Call before a late run.
- Drive-thru
- Yes
Which closing time is right for the Lenoir Cook Out?
Treat Yelp's as the likelier current schedule. Its listing was updated in September 2026, while the Yellow Pages entry is undated, lists a local number, (828) 757-2973, instead of the national line, (866) 547-0011, and shows an 11 AM open that no other source does. The table lays the two against each other.
| Source | Mon to Thu | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yelp (Sept. 2026) | 10:30 AM to 2 AM | 10:30 AM to 3 AM | Not shown in our snapshot | Not shown in our snapshot |
| Yellow Pages | 11 AM to 4 AM | 11 AM to 5 AM | 11 AM to 5 AM | 11 AM to 4 AM |
Why does Lenoir have two Tripadvisor listings?
Tripadvisor has two entries for the address. The listing titled Cook Out shows 4.8 of 5 from only five reviews, while the one titled Cookout Grill shows 4.1 from 33. Yelp lists 2.6 from 45 reviews, and Yahoo Local shows 2.5 from 44. The Tripadvisor scores are the highest, and they come from the smallest samples. Restaurantji lists 276 reviews and describes quick, friendly service, though some customers report rude staff and incorrect orders.
| Site | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Tripadvisor, Cook Out listing | 4.8 | 5 |
| Tripadvisor, Cookout Grill listing | 4.1 | 33 |
| Yelp | 2.6 | 45 |
| Yahoo Local | 2.5 | 44 |
What else is on Blowing Rock Boulevard?
A corridor in the middle of a restaurant shuffle. The Lenoir News-Topic reported that the former Fatz restaurant was being demolished to make way for a LongHorn Steakhouse, and that a Biscuitville was under construction at the corner of Blowing Rock Boulevard and Hospital Avenue.
What does a tray cost in Caldwell County?
North Carolina charges 4.75% and Caldwell County adds 2%, which makes 6.75% with no city rate, according to Avalara and the NC Department of Revenue's rate table. That is a quarter point below Hickory's 7%. Prices come from the chain's typical menu, as the Blowing Rock Boulevard board can differ.
| Order | Menu price | With 6.75% tax |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Tray | $7.39 | $7.89 |
| Jr. Tray | $6.39 | $6.82 |
| Milkshake | $3.99 | $4.26 |
| Four Regular Trays | $29.56 | $31.56 |
Nearby, our Hickory guide covers the next Cook Outs south, and the price guide has the full board.
Is the Lenoir Cook Out worth the trip up Blowing Rock Boulevard?
For a late tray in Lenoir, yes. Plan to eat before 2 AM, since that is the closing time on the most recent listing, and call (866) 547-0011 before a later run.