Family and I stopped into Robo's for an early lunch as a part of my adventure to get a hot dog in…read moreevery Virginia county. I'm glad we were early because the parking lot got really crowded and the place was hopping shortly after 11:15. It's a big menu and we took our time looking over the options. Not everything is super obvious about what it is or has on it but you can ask the folks at the window. Our group ordered hot dogs, tater babies, broccoli cheese bites, and a coffee milkshake. Everything came out pretty quickly and VERY hot. I had a footlong hot dog, ordered with chili, mustard, and cole slaw but it only came with chili and mustard. My Mom had a hot dog with mustard and relish. That one was right but looked a little odd because the toppings were under the dog so it just looked like a plain wiener. The third hot dog was perfect and definitely was looked the most appealing. The tater babies are potato wedges. They were good. The Broccoli cheese bites were just kinda meh. My Aunt gave the coffee milkshake a C grade saying should couldn't really taste the coffee flavor. We enjoyed sitting under the covered areas because it was such a beautiful day. Robo's definitely seems like a local favorite. I'd return and try some other items on the menu (especially breakfast) if I'm in the area again.

The hot fudge cake is my absolute favorite from here! But i also like the chicken fingers, the…read moremozzarella sticks and the salads! My kids love the chicken and of course the ice cream! Sweet tea is really good too!

We came in close to closing for a quick snack. Reclaimed older home with a lot of local art-…read morereminded me of restaurants in Charleston. The coffee we had was very good- latte and flat white. They had run out of cold brew. Cinnamon bun was very sweet but good. The gluten free brownie was ok and chocolate chip cookie was airy (interesting) and enjoyed. If we had more time would have liked to have a full lunch.

Great little restaurant with delicious food and a cute, relaxing atmosphere! We had never been here…read morebefore and decided to give it a try. The food was definitely the highlight, and I'll be back to try some of the other menu items. The service, however, could use a little improvement. Our server took a while to come over, and there were several moments where she seemed unsure about the menu. The sign at the door and the menu both said to ask about the grilled cheese of the day. When I asked, she responded in a very perplexed tone, "Umm, I think it's..." -- which was a little surprising since it was already 1 p.m. When she told me what it was, I realized it had meat. I even said, "Oh darn, it has meat on it," since I'm vegetarian, and she just replied, "Yeah." I noticed later that the menu says many items can be modified for vegan and gluten-free diets, so it would have been nice if she had mentioned that the grilled cheese could potentially be customized. I also asked what the soup was, and again she had to stop and think before saying, "I believe it's..." The name/description was unusual, so when we asked her to repeat it, she didn't really explain what it was. I'm still not entirely sure what the soup actually was. I was a server for years, and I completely understand not knowing every little thing, but knowing the daily specials and being able to describe them is pretty important. There was also some confusion about the breakfast menu. I was surprised to learn that grits are available after 11 a.m. on Saturdays. I asked if breakfast was served all day and specifically mentioned that I knew gravy and grits weren't available after 11 based on the menu. She then told me that on Saturdays they are available, which seems like something that could probably be clarified on the menu. Overall, the service wasn't bad, it just felt like it was lacking a little energy and attentiveness. We were never offered or given a refill on our sodas either. That said, the food was DELICIOUS, and the atmosphere is really cute and relaxing. I definitely plan to come back and try more of the menu. Hopefully the service was just an off day, because this little restaurant has a lot going for it!

In for the music festival and of course no trip to Gatlinburg is complete without a trip to…read moreCrockett's. Servings so big it'll make ya push your granny in the creek and service with a smile. Small appetite? Split with your favorite person or get separate items and split for a taste of yours and theirs.... You won't be disappointed.....

Mediocre breakfast food. It is a fully immersed atmosphere. We got there midweek before 8am and…read morehad no wait time. Not sure what the hype is & staff was not friendly. Everyone appeared grumpy except the one gentleman that brought our food to us. We would not recommend and won't go back.

Came for breakfast with my parents, left after a cup of coffee. The thing is, we were lured in by…read moretheir expansive menu, hoping for a good, filling, southern breakfast. But when we arrived, right after they opened on a Sunday morning, we were told that they only serve "what we refer to as 'brunch' on Sundays", and were handed paper menus with five items on it. Slightly confused, hoping we could still order off of their main menu, we waited for the waitress to return with our coffee (three Americanos and one latte). And we waited. And then we waited. And we waited some more. While we waited, three other parties came in, sat down, questioned the menu, then got up and left. Had it been just us that had that reaction to the abbreviated menu, I would have voted to woman up and just stay put. I didn't want to be "those tourists" who get all riled up about something local that doesn't fit their expectations. But once we (finally!) got our coffee and asked the waitress for clarification, we realized we had to go. The menu was the menu. Their sides - which are referenced on the menu but are never explained - were lackluster for the "base" and even less impressive for the "premium" options, which of course would have cost us even more money. That, paired with the uninspired and surprisingly one-note menu just drove us right out the door. My latte was at least delightful, but that's all I can say. Also, the place was likely very clean, because we were hit by a powerful smell of disinfectant and/or cleaner when we walked in. And finally, the waitress removed my menu after she saw me taking a picture of it. She didn't touch anybody else's menu, just mine.

Can't believe I'd never been here before, you get what you pay for! Be sure to fast at least 24…read morehours ahead of time if you order the "All In" omelette.

This place was excellent. We had great service - very attentive waiter. I highly recommend the…read moreFried Green Tomatoes - they were top notch. The season and texture PERFECTION and the green tomato relish just made the over the top.

Stopped at Southern Craft Barbecue while passing through VA and it's a hidden wonder not too far…read moreoff the interstate. Wasn't expecting much, but the food was fantastic. BBQ tends to blend together after a while, but theirs stood out, good flavor without being overpowering, something for everybody. I got the smoked turkey sandwich and the turkey was so tender and juicy I almost ordered a second one, even though the first was plenty filling. I'd be back here in a heartbeat if I'm ever down this direction again.

I really enjoyed this restaurant. I was in town on business and had gone to the pickled spoon or…read moresome other restaurant downtown and I guess they were just too busy to acknowledge a customer and so after about five minutes, I packed up and left and found This little gem of a restaurant. I got a jalapeño mushroom hamburger with curly fries and other than the jalapeños being a little hotter than I anticipated. It was a nice meal.. Clean very attentive, service and price favorable.

Sir 81 has the best salads around. Fresh and a generous amount of food for the price. Always…read morefriendly and quick service. Will definitely go back there.

This spot was pretty good overall. The idea of Mac and cheese soup was probably one of the most…read moreunique approaches I've seen in a while. I liked the sweet tea and egg salad sandwich and the prices were quite reasonable. The service and ambiance were nice and felt very local and community based. Very cute spot - wish I had had more time to shop around.

I tried Sisters as a Plan B because my first choice wasn't opening until dinner. What a pleasant…read moresurprise! Nice casual atmosphere, and the soup and sandwich combo is excellent. Knowledgeable efficient wait staff as well. I really like this place.

This place is amazing!!! Staff is so friendly and welcoming, food was nice big servings and we left…read moreso full! They even had tallow and goats milk soaps and lotions and chap sticks with essential oils that all smelled so good! The prices were hard to beat and I would definitely go back again! 100/10 recommend!

I was in Hot Springs for a couple of days on section hike of the Appalachian Trail. I stopped in to…read moreeat 3 different meals there over the course of three days. Day 1: Lunch. Another hiker and I decided to stop in as we got to town and have a late lunch. It had been a couple of days since we'd had town food and we were tired and hungry. The first thing I noticed was the wait to be seated. We waited about 20 minutes, and once we got to the dining area, there were several empty tables. Once we're seated and ordered, the food came out timely and was delicious. I had a cheeseburger and the cherry cobbler with ice cream. Day 2: Breakfast. Since the food was good, we decided to go back for breakfast again the next day. Again, there was a wait to be seated. We were a group of 5 so we expected there might be a wait. The waitress was friendly and our orders were placed quickly. it did take a while for the food to come out from the kitchen. I had a country breakfast plate with ham. Again the food was delicious. Day 3: Supper. We had a relatively short wait to be seated this time. We were seated and asked for some water. It took over 20 minutes to get the water. Finally a different waitress came out and took our order. I ordered the hungry hiker challenge. It is a cheeseburger with three 8-ounce burger patties on it. The menu says if you finish you get some free cobbler. While we were waiting for our food we noticed that a local who came in and sat down after we were seated had already been served and was done eating before our food arrived. I finished the burger, and some of the other patron's noticed and congratulated me. When the waitress arrived she asked if we needed anything else. I asked if the free cobbler came with ice cream on it. She said no, so I ordered ice cream to go with my cobbler. It was a peach that day. Again, the food was delicious. The main thing that I notice about the restaurant was that despite having great food, service was pretty slow. One of the hikers I ate with noticed that the waitresses seemed to have to seat the customers, take the orders, deliver the food, clean the tables, and handle the check-out at the end of the meals. It seems like the service would have been much quicker if they had someone handling the seating, check-out's, and possibly bussing and cleaning tables. The worst part of the experience was the long waits to be seated and for the food to come out. The food itself was great and I found the servers and other customers to be friendly. The furnishings were clean with a 1960's diner feel. Overall, I would hesitate to go back if I were in a hurry of any kind. If time is no object, the food is great.

Both times I've come here I've been impressed. The environment is 10/10, the food was 10/10, (Leah)…read moreour server was 10/10, and luckily for me, my company was also 10/10. I'd recommend to anybody in the area

This is an early stages luxury resort that is hitting full stride in 2026 having opened in 2022 and…read morerecently awarded 4 stars by Forbes. The main building is a lovely and spacious modern inn that balances comfort and traditional elements with open and wide modern floor plans and bright spaces in a pleasing way while retaining the cozy fireplace experiences of more traditional settings. A first floor outdoor veranda opposite the main entrance stretches the length of the main building overlooking the well groomed hillside vineyards and a stocked, picturesque fishing pond. The hillside stretches up the horizon and with the westward facing veranda, offers stunning sunset views along with wine service. Below is a patio off the main restaurant and bar offering even more seating around fire pits with couches and Adirondack chairs with appetizer and drinks available for the bar/restaurant. We toured a king 2 room suite with a large sitting area separated from an equally large and well appointed sleeping area with a private large balcony that also faced the western sunset over the vineyards. The rooms were described as more akin to an apartment whereas the 9 onsite yurts accommodations were described more akin to a condo, described as pet friendly and a quiet community. Behind the yurts is a large barn structure that serves as a tasting room with an outdoor seating area with Edison lights strung around the overhang creating a warm space to enjoy the vineyards end production, currently nine wine vintages. Beside the main building are two much larger shaped yurt structures housing a full fitness center and a spa as will as an outdoor pool. We dined at Hickory for dinner and enjoyed their farm to table, Appalachia oriented menus. That will be a separate review but it hits 10/10 for hospitality, service, presentation and food excellence. We plan a fall trip for an overnight stay when the vineyards come in just before harvest to get the full experience! Also, we initially had a glass of their Chardonnay and being pleased with this, we opted to enjoy a bottle with dinner even though the wine list had equally excellent choices from familiar vineyards. This is highly recommended!

I am a regular and love their sandwiches, cookies and coffee. My favorite is their sassy turkey…read moresandwich. With homemade bread, piles of turkey and their cranberry jam, it's incredibly delicious. I am excited they are planning to move to a bigger space on Upper Street. In the meantime, come for a visit. You won't be disappointed.

A gem of a place in the quaint town of Spruce Pine. The…read morecoziest of spaces serving a range of coffee drinks, light bites and everything house made menu items. 'Twas so good, had to go back a second time for lunch. The warmest & kindest staff, always smiling while serving up some delicious delights. Tried as many menu items as I possible could. Wish I could try more... Monte Cristo Sandwich Made with the most incredible & unbelievable house made bread, served with house made jam. An absolute treat. Blueberry French toast Thick cuts of the same unbelievable house made bread cooked to perfection on the griddle. A delightful crispy crunch on top, soft & delicious on the inside. Egg Sandwich... with bacon Creamy scrambled eggs, thick cuts of bacon, cheese and the most incredible house made mayo aioli. Turkey Sandwich More of the same amazing house made bread & a generous amount of turkey cuts served with chips. Thank you to Fox & the Fig for such an amazing experience. Would happily made a return trip to Spruce Pine just to visit