Definitely not a great restaurant like we hoped for…read more My hubby had a pho soup which smelled disgusting, they said it smells funny because it is intestine, but if it were cleaned properly it would not smell like this... They took it of the bill for us at least. Pad thai was editable but not very tasty, def not thai style. My curry dish was blend not too flavorful. I would not return here, not a great experience. Service was not the greatest either.. I would rather eat at home at this point.

Really awesome find. I've seen many restaurants and cafes come and go from this location, seems…read morelike this place is here to stay. Everything was tasty and the staff were very friendly with us. It might not be a place for the less traveled (attached to a gas station), or snobby Floridian crowd. That being said it's a welcome addition to the area that isn't trying to price gouge the transplants and seasonal tourists like you might find in downtown banner elk.

After 45 years (for me, longer for Flat Creek), it's still everything it's supposed to be: simple,…read morefriendly roadside tavern. Seats about 8-10 plus some outdoor seating. Nothing fancy. Bottled beer and something on tap, no non-alc beer but soft drinks available. Missed the pickled eggs from years ago, probably to the benefit toof those in close proximity. Cordial crowd and bartender Holly watching Little League World Series, and getting into it. Will make it back in October and look forward to the almost unchanging scene.

No frills, nothing fancy I have been going here for years, this is a great place to sit around and…read morehave a drink and hangout with friends and meet new friends. Holly is a gracious host and will make you feel welcome. This is a locals bar so be prepared for a little ribbing if you "ain't " from around here! FCT is a landmark for us that grew up here so stop by but don't try to change it, we love it just the way it has always been.

The gossip was all true... great place to stop for a meal while you're on I-40 (or as the locals we…read morewere chatting with told us, stop by anytime!). Extremely friendly service. The locals raved over the nachos and I heard them ask for the recipe. I'm here to rave to you over the side salad. You get a choice of "boring fries" (their name not mine) or a side salad with your sandwich. Holy cow, that's the best side salad I've ever had. No boring iceberg and insipid tomatoes here. Spring greens, sweet onion, shaved fennel, gourmet tomatoes, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), Craisins and lots of fresh herbs with an amazing house-made vinaigrette dressing. Impressive. Absolutely make a stop here and see for yourself.

This is the best food in Swannanoa and literally 2 minutes off I-40. The beer is great as well but…read moreno joke the food is to die for Nola inspired grub. Killer vibe inside with 10 seat bar, 2 lounge areas, hightop seating and a large/covered dog and kid friendly patio. Best chicken sandwich and roast beef sandwich in all of WNC. All the sides, apps and desserts are amazing and worth going back to fryer everything on the menu. Chef Dano(founder of Root Down) started with a food truck rocking out at all those amazing Pisgah Brewery outdoor shows and most recently ran the food program at salvage station(RIP). Our guy is back and now are doing the same high quality tasty fare in beautiful West Black Mountain

Don't pass this place up! Entertainment for days!…read more There's a trout pond where you can catch trout and they'll clean it and cook it up for you. All kinds of fun games and activities for kids while you have a drink. There's putput, homemade arcade basketball, mini climbing wall, and lots of space to hang around. The food truck that cooked our trout was excellent. They have really good homemade sangrias, fresh squeezed juices, beer and cider on tap.

Whats not to like about this awesome place. We ordered a hotdog plate from the truck and it was…read moreone of the best dogs I've ever had. The cherry on top was the orange dreamsicle tea the owner made with his family recipe. There's lots of seating on rustic tables and little table top games to play while just hanging out with friends or family. The building sits way back in the woods with a beautiful drive back to the place. There's a child's playground too. Porches to sit on and watch people fish. The owner was very nice and friendly. I only wish my whole family was here to enjoy it. Definitely coming back when in the area.

Your friendly local brewery with staff that leaves you served and smiling!…read more Food wise, you can't go wrong. Some amazing burger, wings and typical bar food. However you will be surprised with the spinach artichoke dip, House salad and club sandwich! Pork rinds are a hidden gem. Soft pretzels to die for. Oh yah. Beer. All of it. Delicious!

Not a beer drinker but I would give it a solid 5 if it wasn't because of the close to an hour…read moreminute wait for our food. Fun atmosphere, with a good menu. Not sure if the wait is worth a second try.

Very fun place! Bartender was super helpful with recommendations for local spots. Loved the wine,…read morehubby liked the beer. Dog friendly too!

Great place to go for a relaxing evening. Rustic atmosphere. Drink selection somewhat limited but…read moreotherwise nice.

We have never been to this place before and have been to the area many, many times. It's a hidden…read moregem! The food was absolutely delicious! The tap room is decorated with a lot of old time signs, etc. and is 'fun.' The service was great, and the staff were extremely nice and helpful. Would definitely return on our next trip to the area!

When they get busy they seem to not be organized. On March 7th they had a live band which was very…read moregood. But they obviously didn't plan enough on food inventory, at 7pm they had already ran out of chicken wings, there famous pretzels and beer cheese, and two other items I can't remember. Although they were busy it took them over an hour to get our food to the table. We ordered a BLT sandwich and it didn't even come with tomatoes. So it was a BL sandwich at that point. Servers kept saying how crazy it was that night. But it wasn't the servers fault. Owner and manager dropped the ball on this. Lack of preparation and inventory and way under staffed. Go early if you want to order anything off the menu or you just might not get what you want.

Good local place for solid drinks at a reasonable price. We had some tasty beverages and one of the…read morebest espresso martinis I've had. Paige is a rockstar behind the bar! The adult grilled cheese hit the spot and the chips were tasty. They have karaoke on Saturdays which was entertaining.

We LOVE this spot. We own in sugar but rent it out and every time we come up here to visit from…read moreLKN, we always get this place!! The quality is really good, especially for a tavern. Best French Dip/Steak sandwhich eeverrrrr. & the pretzel with the cheese dip is SO bomb. All their food is real good.

I love the new bar! So much more bar space. This is such a…read morechill place to hang out and have a cold one, whether it be beer or wine or mimosa. They have food from The Main Diner. Thanks to the new owners Jason & Charlotte!

Jason and Charlotte are really good people and have created a very welcoming atmosphere to sit,…read morehave a cold beer (or wine) and meet new people!!!!

Hidden gem. Short weekend getaway for us and just wanted to grab a nice drink somewhere with…read moreambience. Highlands was perfect. We ordered three different drinks and they were well poured. We tried three different entrees and each were unique and carefully prepared. I thought the complimentary soup was a great idea and we actually ordered a few bowls because it was so good. They freshly ground after dinner coffee and the deserts hit the spot. Very, very nice.! I personally enjoyed that there was only one family with a child. It was nice to have a quiet dinner, with jazz in the background and nice drinks in a place you can have good conversation over excellent food. Well done.!

When we were there in January 2025, it was the best food in town. I told them…read moreAnd the chef was so appreciative. I hope they come back soon!