In 1854, Burlington was formed as a railroad repair center originally named “Company Shops.” For thirty years the railroad was the industry here, but in 1886 the railroad company left. The town could have perished, but its citizens faced the challenge and turned the community in a new direction with a new name—Burlington. Textiles, an aircraft factory, electronic manufacturing and a clinical laboratory company developed and became the citizen’s livelihood.

Migration to the west of town side soon gave way to growth and prosperity in Burlington, including the development of new towns such as Elon and Glen Raven. These towns used the telephone exchange 584. This exchange was often associated with the new “IN” place to be.

Thus the term “5-8-4” was born! Today the phrase “5-8-4” is used to express something is “excellent” or the “place to be.”

Our argyle pattern logo “sews” all of us together in a community representing the best, with a casual elegance. This is what Grill5•8•4 is all about! We don’t profess to be all that, we just give it our best!

Everyone is invited to come to Grill5•8•4. We want to bring in the local community for good times and great food. "The place to be" where everyone knows your name. The owners and the chef like to walk around the floor to talk to people about their experience; and get real-time reviews on the food and environment.

The experience at Grill5•8•4 is a very personal one- the owners and staff want to make sure that each guest has an amazing experience. They want to listen to what you have to say and incorporate as much as possible down to the last detail.

"People who visit Grill5•8•4 are not customers- they are guests"

Chef Bill Veraldi   James Fearn Drew Diana