I picked a large takeout order (feeding ~ 20) over the weekend for VT graduation. We had a "picnic"…read moreon campus. The food was delicious and well packaged. The hush puppies were divine and did not get soggy on the way back (I was mildly worried so am reassuring fellow Yelpers). Would highly recommend!!

Went for lunch before hiking the Cascades to fuel up. We got the combination with pork, smoked…read moresausage, Mac and cheese, hush puppies, and beans. There was a great selection of sauces, with the vinegar based one being my favorite. Both the meats were tasty, but the pulled pork was a bit dry for my taste. The Mac and cheese and the hush puppies were also perfect, and it was my first time trying baked beans, but I don't think they were my thing. The pulled pork and the Mac and cheese came to us cold, so it seemed like they were sitting a bit before they brought it to us. Our food came out pretty quickly and the server took time to tell us about the history of the restaurant and recommend dishes to us. There was plenty of seating with an outside porch, and it very much felt like a family restaurant. We will definitely be back to try the catfish and the brisket, as both looked really good when the other tables got them.

Right when I walked in I was greeted by Kaley, she was so nice and attentive. The restaurant is…read moreclean and styled similar to the Yadkin Valley vibe! Food is awesome, absolutely fresh and flavorful!

Ordered dinner to go. With a side of hot wings. The pulled pork was good. The sides were horrid…read more The french fries or freezer burned. The mac & cheese was very old. I couldn't eat any of them. And then that hot wings were also so freezer burned so badly that they were in edible. I took one bite of it and I thought I was gonna be ill. They should get rid of their freezer and just cook things they can make fresh if that's just a few things that's OK.

Wandered in here after 9 hours on the road. Had a lovely evening dining in. We got the catfish BLT…read moreand a smothered chicken bowl. We were surprised by live country music. I'm a different man than I was before I walked though that door. This sandwich permanently changed me as a person. Absolutely incredible. The mashed potatoes are to die for. The chicken bowl was slammin. I might make a point to pass through here every time I make this trip.

Food was good nice flovor, service was friendly and on the spot, dinning was large and…read moreaccommodating.

Great local spot for BBQ just off the interstate! Pulled off…read moreI-81 at the Wythville exit in a trip to northern Virginia and decided to try this local bbq restaurant. The brisket had a good mixture of lean and fatty meat, and a perfect smoke that really didn't need any sauce, but the bourbon sauce added a savory heat that was excellent. The real surprise was the bourbon beans! This blend of black and pinto beans with peppers, onions and bacon is sitting in a brilliant sauce with an amazing sweet heat and is thin enough to imbue the flavor without being a thick brown-sugar soup... a definite must have! The staff were very friendly as well. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was price and setting. Based on the interior which appears to still be under some construction, I'm assuming they have only recently moved into the space... which is fine, however, for table service I would expect something more that styrofoam to-go containers and plastic utensils. And, although the quality of the food is quite good and portions are nice, $21 for one bbq meat and two sides is a bit on the high side. So, if you are moving through the area and are looking for good bbq, (and don't mind paying a bit more and being served in styrofoam) it's definitely worth stopping by.

Blackwood is the bomb. What was his name? Sebastian?…read more He's out front with the offset. Respectable pulled pork. Great Mac. Great potato salad. I was full but still wanted more.

The beer is very good. I enjoyed the Blonde. Trivia night was very fun, 1st time my friends and I…read morewere here and we had a great experience.

Please do not patronize Creek Bottom Brewing…read more It is not a safe place for women or children. Creek Bottom is at the center of a local controversy involving a young man named William Ayers. In 2023, Ayers was convicted of child rape (carnal knowledge of a child) and abduction. He was released from prison last year, back into our community. Upon his release, Creek Bottom Brewing began employing him to work in the brewery--as a known convicted child sex offender. In February, while working for Creek Bottom, Ayers was arrested AGAIN for ANOTHER sexual assault, strangulation, brandishing a firearm, and abduction by force. It got a little media attention as the "Valentine's Day Rape." Recently added to his list of charges is possession of child porn and sexual abuse of an animal. Where does Creek Bottom come in, beyond offering a job to a known child sex offender? William Ayers' parents are the owners of Creek Bottom. They made the choice to employ him at their brewery, along with their many young women employees and the families who visit the restaurant. Our dollars spent at the brewery unwittingly went directly towards Ayers' paycheck. Many community members feel that Creek Bottom's owners have made horrendous decisions that endanger our community by choosing to have their son employed at the brewery, and by supporting/enabling him in other ways. It is readily apparent that Ayers' parents employ pricey high-powered out-of-town attorneys to defend their son from his charges. (Courtroom interactions between those attorneys and the father of William Ayers reinforce this, with the attorneys pulling Daddy Ayers aside for extended conferencing before making motions.) A couple of days ago, Ayers was offered bail set at $900,000. That means that if his supporters/enablers come up with a $90k bail bond agent fee, or $900k on their own, Ayers will AGAIN be released into our community. All of this is a matter of public record: past convictions, state sex offender registry that showed Ayers working at Creek Bottom until his latest arrest, ownership of Creek Bottom, recent charges, and ongoing court case with private legal defense. All members of our community can and should make their own INFORMED choices here. Sending your money in Creek Bottom's direction could literally help lead to this individual being released into our community once again. Endanger the wealth that is supporting him, and we may be able to make a real difference for community safety. Please don't unwittingly contribute to a William Ayers legal defense fund or to bailing him out to walk among us again. If you see fit, stand by us in this effort.

Drove 312 miles for this place and it was some of the best food we've ever had. 100% recommend!!read more

Headed from Raleigh back to Tennessee and decided to take the scenic route. We're so glad we did…read more We always keep an eye out for roadside BBQ when we're traveling through the South, and this place did not disappoint. Forget fast food--if you want barbecue that's tender, flavorful, and melts in your mouth, make the stop. The owners came out and chatted with us, and you can tell it's a family-run place that takes pride in what they do. Very clean. Beautiful views. The food was amazing, the prices were reasonable, and the hospitality was just as good as the barbecue. We'll definitely be making this a regular stop whenever we're headed through the area. Highly recommend!

Amazing food!!! Messed up wings, street corn, tacos, salads. Everything is so good…read more Very reasonably priced large portions. If you see this truck you better stop! Over and over every time we order it comes out perfect!

Kristin's food is simply amazing. She is an artist with brisket - alone, on a sandwich, or in a…read moretaco, and some of the best homemade sides you'll ever have. She likes to pretend that she's mean but she's a sweetheart.

Excellent service from Skyler, delicious food and clean restrooms at the Wooden Pickle. My sweetie…read morehad their famous mahi mahi street tacos, a messy delight, and I had the portobello panini sandwich, which was perfectly crispy on the outside and very tasty. To go with it, I subbed a salad instead of fries, and for a small up-charge, I had a half of their pear and blue salad sans the bacon. It was so good! I want to go back for a whole salad and try one of their flatbreads to go with it, so I can bring some leftovers home for lunch the next day. Now, if they had a cocktail offering with a product from the nearby distiller, I would have made him be designated instead of me.

We've been coming to the Pickle for years. But this visit was a disappointment. We were stuck at an…read moreawkward round back table (front tables were "reserved" yet empty the entire time we were there). While the chicken tenders were epic, the flatbread (the Pickles' version of pizza) was tasteless and cold and the Mac and cheese just average. Wait staff was disinterested. Sad to see a Marion icon not what it used to be.

Been 5 years since I've been here. I was really hoping that had given them time to develop their…read morecraft beer program but alas, it's not to be. Their flagship Jooce isn't bad but really 3 of 5 not any higher. The rest? Solid 2s at best. Better news, brisket is solid, fried pickles and curds are very good but burger? 2.5 stars. Not freshly ground, very little flavor and definitely not worth more than $10.

We stopped in on a busy weekend during Christmas tree season, and even with the crowds, the team…read morehere was incredibly efficient and kind. It's only about half a block off the main street in West Jefferson, so it's an easy walk if you're out shopping downtown. The vibe inside is really cool -- it feels like it might've been an old automotive shop at some point, but now it's got a warm, modern, laid-back atmosphere that totally works. Service was fast and friendly. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich, and it was honestly one of the best I've ever had: crispy edges, juicy inside, a great char, and real flame-grilled flavor. The onion rings were super crispy and delicious too. My daughter loved her mac and cheese. And the This Is Not The Muffler Shop IPA was a perfect, flavorful beer to round everything out. Highly recommend stopping here if you're in West Jefferson!

BBQ business is closed. Now called Pit Stop Pizza. Not a bad pizza place BTW if you're in the area.read more

I walked in and admitted my lack of knowledge about the restaurant and of Barbeque in general! I…read moreasked for help picking a meal for two hungry workers and myself. The owner, David Hall, helped me pick the BBQ plate and sides. I also got two peach cobblers. I ordered a grilled chicken salad. He then told me all about the area and things to do/see. The building is really unique, built in the 1960s and has large bow chalet/A frame windows. The plates were huge - the guys enjoyed it ... didn't finish the food.. and took them home. You should really try this place if you like BBQ!