This restaurant was incredible. Visiting from Wilmington and this was recommended by some of the…read morelocals. We ordered the mozzarella sticks and the Philly cheesesteak. The mozzarella sticks are 100% worth the hype. They are truly as delicious as everyone says. The cheesesteak was also amazing! I added jalapeños to mine, highly recommend. Aside from the food, the people here are so welcoming. Tim (the owner) was kind enough to share his story with us and made us feel right at home. Our server Katlin went above and beyond for us! She also shared some of the stories from Hurricane Helene, along with pictures and timestamps of the wreckage. It is heartbreaking, yet so inspiring to see how this community came together to rebuild. You can feel the love that was poured into it. We cannot wait to come back and visit everyone. We left with full bellies, amazing memories, a little buzz, and new friends. Thank you all so much!

Holy sh*t show. Rude staff. Unorganized kitchen. They treat you like you're an inconvenience for…read moreeven being there. Skip it is all I can say.

Get the dates! Oh my - what a great appetizer! Sweet dates stuffed with blue cheese and wrapped in…read moresmoky bacon, served over spring greens with blueberries and honey dressing. WOW! Very sweet - we suggested a lemon vinaigrette to the bartender instead of a honey dressing. Bartender was great! Very kind in explaining that this county is "dry" so they only served wine and beer, no liquor. Great service from kind folks.

We decided to try the Iron Horse despite reading some of the other reviews, and boy are we glad we…read moredid! Our food was fantastic! I got the fried catfish. It was fried just right and still moist, and the seasoning was super good. Had the slaw and a loaded baked potato. Yum. My wife had a house salad with the crab cakes on top. She is a crab cake fan, and these exceeded her standards. The staff were very friendly and helpful with decisions, and the kitchen staff were having a ball. The only slip was forgetting to put in our appetizer, and we were glad she did. The entrees were plentiful. Great visit.

Tried 3 beers and all were great! The crowd was amazing and friendly and helped us feel welcome…read moreand gave us great ideas for dinner and music. Will return!

We love coming here to have beers! Service is always great! Cool little place to hang out and talk!…read moreNeed to get some of their food sometime soon!

Open open open. The Mad Co. Brew House is OPEN!…read more I was passing through here in October 2025 as I am making my way through all 100 of North Carolina's county courthouses. The Madison County Courthouse is temporarily closed due to the water damage but the structure is still standing. On my way back to where I parked, I spotted this place and stopped in. I bought a beer - not much in the way of support, but I am back on keto and not eating pizza no matter how awesome it smells/looks - and opted to write this review immediately. As I'm typing, another customer asked the beertender about the storm. He pointed to the piece of black tape marking high water line on the wall. It's about NINE FEET off the ground. I included a picture. The leaves up here are just about starting to change. If you're thinking of leaf peeping and heading through the North Carolina mountains, don't miss out on Mad Co. Brew House. Firstly, their Pilsner is excellent. Second, they need the support. [Review 1124 of 2025 - 4371 in North Carolina - 24677 overall]

We fell in love with the town of Marshall before Hurricane Helene, and that love hasn't…read morechanged--but the town certainly feels different now. The impact of Helene was profound, and it's hard not to feel the weight of that change. Given Marshall's long and rich history, we doubt anyone could have anticipated something so devastating. We believe this moment calls for reflection--gratitude for what we still have, and commitment to preserving the character and history of this special place for future generations. The town is slowly recovering, and we were thankful to be able to visit. Some businesses and buildings are clearly still struggling, while others appear nearly back to normal. While in town, we stopped for a bite at Mad Co. Brew House. Parking was easy and convenient on the street, and the open-air concept was inviting. Because of the heat, we opted to sit inside. Upon entering, the bar is immediately to the right--that's where you grab a menu and place your order. We picked up laminated menus, found a large table, and returned to the bar to order once we'd made our selections. After paying, we were given a vibrating coaster to alert us when our food was ready for pickup at the kitchen window. It's worth noting that tipping was prompted at the point of sale. We don't mind tipping--20% or more is typical for us--but it was frustrating to realize that, in this case, there was virtually no service. We placed our own orders, grabbed our own utensils, water, and napkins, and picked up our food when the pager buzzed. Additionally, multiple signs reminded customers to bus their own tables after dining. No one ever checked on us, and we struggled to find a clean table when we arrived. During our visit, we saw several employees either behind the bar or in the open concept kitchen, but none seemed to be sanitizing or tidying up, despite it not being particularly busy. We recognize that the community has endured a lot since the flooding, and our visit was, in part, a way to support local businesses. Still, basic service standards matter--and without improvement, we worry that some visitors may not return. That said, the food itself was excellent--easily a five-star experience. The setting, the charm of the location, and the overall potential of the place are solid. With a little more attention to cleanliness and service, this could be a true gem. For now, we're giving it three stars, hoping it was just an off night--and wishing the best for everyone continuing to rebuild in this resilient town.

This place has so much character! I enjoyed the beer as well but in general, it was a cool place to…read morehave some drinks. Live music, lots of kids, lots of people playing games. Lively atmosphere and right in the thick of a quaint town

Fantastic spot to hang out inside the incredibly inviting interior or even outdoors on picnic…read moretables or around the fire pit. The staff were incredibly friendly, super knowledge, and their service was efficient. The selection truly has something for everybody, with all sorts of tasty offerings, from beers to non alcoholic cocktails and even some cool nitro brewed coffee. With plenty on tap they also had a selection of bottles and cans of all sorts of beverages available in the fridges. Prices were all incredibly fair, and if sitting outside, theres even a food truck if you want to snack some as well. Just an overall great place to relax and have fun, would highly recommend.

We walked downtown Black Mountain and noticed the large mural from a distance and since I love a…read moregood beer, we decided to stop in. At the time we didn't realize that Roberta Flack was born in Black Mountain and the mural on the side of the historic building was in fact Roberta! When you step inside it is cozy and comfortable but we could see there was a large outdoor space as well. I stopped in at the counter and decided to order a pint of their Hazy IPA. We wandered to the outdoor space which is two levels, we explored the upstairs area first since there was a thunderstorm we thought it would be cool to watch the rain and lightning while sipping on a cold beer. We also learned there was a food trailer at the back of the property, which looks to be a permanent resident. They offer items such as pulled pork, poutine, brisket, and more. We ended up chatting with other customers and had a really enjoyable afternoon. We enjoyed our time at Black Mountain Brewing and will absolutely be back!

While walking through the town we stumbled upon the beautiful Roberta Flack mural that adorns the…read moreside of the building without realizing it was a brewery. The first cool thing about this brewery is that it taught me that Roberta was from NC, which I did not know. So, we decided to go and immediately it took be back to the golden era of small breweries. I loved the atmosphere here, again it took me back to when craft beer was a community, and not an industry as it is today. I had a flight with the steam beer, pale ale, West Coast IPA, and barleywine. Everything was on point and very well made. My friend had the American Lager and we also tried the Czech-style lager, which ended up being my favorite. A huge plus and thank you to our bartender who brought us delicious, in-house freshly-made pork rinds! If I lived in the area, this would be my Cheers.

Good beer, good food, and a cool outdoor vibe. I love a good Dunkel and theirs was good.read more

We grabbed some pizza a few doors down (HomeSlyce on King) and hung out in the backyard area on a…read morepretty afternoon and enjoyed a wonderful Belgian Tripel. I can see this being a really fun place some evening. Cool vibe.

The best local brewery in the Tri Cities. This place rivals Xul brewery in Knoxville. But guess…read morewhat? 6ix Grist makes a better PBJ beer! Scott is a friendly, kind brewmaster and cashier. Their new white marbled bar is beautiful. Come see for yourself. Oh yeah, they also serve snacks and nachos.

I love this place. Their fruited sours are the best I've had; easily as good as Xul. His Second…read moreGrade Sammie beer is super; again, I'd come there for just fruited sours. His Dole Pineapple is wonderful. I like his IPAs but I really like bitter West Coast IPAs and they are hard to find in East Tennessee. I know they are trying to make their IPAs "approachable" and I understand the desire since folks like me are fewer in number.

Walked in on a Friday night around 6:45 and were shocked to be the only patrons. There were a lot…read moreof options to choose from so we got a flight of differing ones. The beers were all good--not great but good-- except for the winter ale which was great! Disappointed in the raspberry mocha stout not being labeled a pastry stout since it was so sweet! I don't expect a labeled coffee stout to be really sweet.

What a great place. Right on the corner so you can see what's going on in town and it's across the…read morestreet from the general store. There's great parking behind the general store and LOTS of choices for varieties of beers. The atmosphere has a cozy feel and well...it just felt good to be there. He even suggested another spot to try a different sour. Good business owners work together; this place will be successful. Thanks!

We were in town due to our band being on a mini tour of NC and this was one of our gig locations…read more What a fun place with the big screen, beer tanks, small bar, micro kitchen, balcony, theatre seats, and so much more. The young ladies working the bar and kitchen were amazing. So friendly and helpful. Honestly some of the nicest we've encountered over our week in the asheville area. We ordered nachos, pulled pork sandwich, potato wedges with all fixings, other things I can't remember, and the avocado app. The latter was our least favorite but we had to try it. The nachos were plentiful and we had more than enough to share. The imperial red beer was the repeat purchase at this wonderful brewery. We hope to return to Mars Theatre the next time we find ourselves in NC.

Cool venue for great ambiance, food and music! Owners, Scott…read moreand Mary, are awesome, down to earth people. The best place to hang out in Mars Hill!