Are there any restaurants close by

Yes, check out Pete's tavern

There are a couple across from and near the mall, one exit north, the truck stop has decent american food, two exitsvnorth there is a variety of fast food, Arby's, Taco Bell, McD's, Subway etc. and 3 exits north there is Chili's, Chic Fil A, Arnie's, China Buffet, Steak and shake, Sonic etc.

Not many in the immediate vicinity. The area is expanding quickly though

Yes lots