It was our last night in town and my daughter was in search of a BBQ place where we could enjoy…read moresome great NC BBQ before we headed home. Smoke A 'Lil Smoke came up on my radar, and I am SO thankful we decided to stop in! The waitress who greeted us was over the top friendly and welcoming - my granddaughter took to her immediately, which is rare for her - and she had a wonderful time running and playing while we waited for our food. And the food?!! Ah-MAZ-ing! I wasn't familiar with some of the sauces, so she made a point to give us some of all that they carry - and wow, just WOW! The barbeque was moist and tender, and the cole slaw was equally fabulous - not to sweet, but just enough to be the perfect offset for the barbeque (particularly when using the spicy - it was beyond perfect!) Can't wait to visit again next year! 10/10!

Service was fine, that's the only reason this gets 2 stars instead of 1. Food arrived quickly,…read morehowever the actual quality of the food was very poor. Pulled pork and brisket both tasted like what you'd get frozen from Costco and warmed up, like food service grade prepackaged stuff, not something fresh off the smoker. We were the only customers during the lunch hour. Prices were quite high considering the low quality. Definitely wouldn't go back and disappointed that we went.

Tasty menu and excellent service from each waitress and cashier. We will certainly be back soon.read more

Countryside BBQ is southern style home cooking! It is a very comfortable environment and has a lot…read moreof different food items to sample! The staff are very helpful as well! It also has a related resturant "Hook And Anchor" Fish camp.

Absolutely outstanding BBQ spot! The food is incredible across the board -- everything is full of…read moreflavor and cooked perfectly. The staff is top tier from the owner all the way down, and you can tell they truly care about the customer experience. The restaurant itself is very clean with a great atmosphere that makes you want to stay and enjoy your meal. Easily a 5-star experience and definitely a place we'll keep coming back to!

Really good que with large helpings a must try - corn spears! Don't miss this in Marion.read more

Fresh and fast sandwiches in a cute space! Grab a sheet when you enter and customize your sandwich…read more Very reasonable prices, and friendly people. Hang out when the garage door is up for a full vibe in the afternoon! They have a great kids menu too.

This is actually a deli and a this and that store. There's some fruit for sale too.! I also saw…read moresome merchandise that would be found in hardware store. Obviously this place has been in business for awhile. It's a very popular Main Street business.

We came here for a nice brew and a snack after a hike in the area. Here is what I thought…read more Hillman Beer has a large free parking lot behind the building. At the brewery, you order at the bar and pick your own seat. They have an ample beer and food selection. They also have a small selection of non-alcoholic beverages. They are dog friendly. Hillman brewery has tons of seating and has a lovely outdoor patio along the creek that runs next to the brewery. I had their kombucha and my husband had their beer. We both enjoyed our drinks. We shared their 'Soft Pretzel' appetizer with mustard and it was delicious! This is such a great place to come out and hang with friends and family!

We stopped in here after a day of hiking and shopping and a crisp, cold beverage sounded heavenly…read more These are some of the friendliest bartenders I've ever encountered. We were greeted by every single one with a smile and happy energy, despite how busy the place was. There are so many times when you sit at a bar unnoticed and patiently wait for someone to look your way, but this was the opposite of that. Our drinks were ice cold and served super fast. We didn't try any food, but they do have a small menu of bar bites that sounded really good. My cider was crisp, and not too sweet. It seemed to be "the spot", because there were lots of people but we didn't have any trouble finding seating. Lots of people had their dogs with them, which is always a plus!! Overall a really nice vibe here!

So good! Ate our burgers too fast for a pic but they were huge, thick patties. Onion rings are…read morefantastic and huge servings. Order at the window and wait for your number outside or in your car.

McDowell County staple. Great burgers, hot dogs, hushpuppies, fried pickles, and more. Great…read moreprices. The wait time can get long because they get fairly busy but it's worth the wait.

We came here for a quick lunch during our day in Black Mountain…read more Atmosphere: Veranda is located in the cute little town of Black Mountain. The cafe is quaintly decorated on the inside. It is very nice and clean. They let us park our stroller at the front. Restrooms: They have two single use restrooms. One has a changing pad for babies. Both of their restrooms were very clean. Service: We were warmly welcomed and served from the minute we entered Veranda. All the staff was soooo friendly and passionate about what they do. I felt right at home! You can also tell this is a place where locals go because some of the staff knew guests by name. Food: The food was fantastic. I had their 'Hungarian Mushroom Soup' which was delicious! My husband had one of their sandwiches and loved it. We will definitely back if we return to Black Mountain!

Inside is very beautiful and cozy. It is a nice little place to stop for lunch…read more Our server today, and other employees were all very nice. Our server was quick and so was the time we got our food after ordering. The bread, cheese and vegetables were fresh and tasty. The grilled chicken in my sandwich was very chewy and tough. It did not have a lot of flavor to it. It was a bland, white piece of chicken with little to no seasoning. It appeared and tasted liked it were boiled chicken breasts.

We love this place and go regularly in summer. Great sandwiches! Fresh ingredients. Don't miss this…read moreplace.

The secret garden should remain a secret. I was not gonna write this review because I hate saying…read moreanything bad about a small business. My wife told me that the owner evidently went to a well thought of culinary school. We ordered their turkey sandwich and a turkey salad two waters and a bag of chips. Bill came to $33. The salad would not even qualify for a small size and had very little turkey. The sandwich which is supposed to be a sub roll is about 5 to 6 inches long with a couple of slices of salted turkey. I ordered no dressing but for some reason, the bottom of the sub was drenched THE ONLY REASON I AM GIVING IT THREE STARS IS BECAUSE THE STAFF WERE QUITE LOVELY. Unless they change their pride in their food and the only uses a wonderful education I would say save your money and keep this voice a secret God I hope they do better cause I love to see small businesses do well

While passing through the region, we needed to take a lunch break and stumbled across Bristol Cafe,…read morea super friendly lunch and breakfast spot in this interesting community straddling the Virginia and Tennessee state line. You have to love a place that features a "deviled egg of the day," though sadly they sold out not long before our arrival. They waitress felt badly so she gave us generous sample of their other homemade sides, including a zesty pimento cheese and a delicious loaded baked potato salad. The sandwiches were very good: made to order on fresh quality bread. The service was amazing: I felt as if we were welcomed into their home, and the place has a very cozy vibe. I am willing to bet the breakfast is outstanding given that this part of the country backs-up the belief that it is the most important meal of the day.

The Food here is wonderful! Staff is warm and wonderful, and the greeter at the front door, I call…read morehim Mr Kitty, Is precious! My husband and I were in Bristol for the races, and we made Bristol Café and market our lunch spot! Yum Yum! Oh and don't feed Mr Kitty, He is well loved and fed, just pet him... he loves the attention

Super kind staff, wonderful array of food choices, and very clean and bright!…read more I had a bacon egg and cheese croissant. The young lady roared it for me and made an americano with oat milk. Wish I lived closer

A quaint spot for a stop in the hills. Courteous and quick service. The sandwiches are good.read more