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    Blue Ridge Diner

    4.6 (39 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Julie A.

    Food: wings, burger, salad Service: top tier Ambiance: clean, diner style My server was the nicest I've had in a long time. The place was hella clean and their wings were baller. We got enough food to be worth $50 and it wasn't even $20. I highly recommend this spot if you're in Boone area

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    Jana S.

    Okay. I can flat out tell you that the option to wear a mask is yours. The place is spotless, the service is friendly, the food is fresh, hot, and extremely tasty. The World needs a space where everyone knows your name. I have found refuge from disparity.

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    T T.

    Good hot breakfast fast service right off the Blue Ridge Parkway. inexpensive but be warned the bathrooms are a bit smelly . the waitress said its ventilation issues . waitress offered us a go cup when we were leaving it was worth the stop

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    I love this place. Wonderful family place. I am a regular here. Some of the best burgers in the area! Highly recommended.

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    7 months ago

    The food is outstanding and they are all very friendly. They do a lot for the community as well.

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    Excellent meal and service. Went with the flounder and it was delicious. Looking forward to our next visit there. Thanks.

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    Nice little diner, lots of homemade food and real ice cream for dessert! Great service also.

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    Fantastic laid back atmosphere had breakfast wide variety on menu excellent service and extremely reasonable prices

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    Awesome food; Great Prices; and Friendly Staff. All the locals eat here. Try out the homemade desserts.

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    I love the Blue Ridge Diner its been aroynd so long and its just old fashioned cookin! People are great food is great!

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    Come Back Shack

    Come Back Shack

    4.3
    (574 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    Had the sliders and my son had the pork burger! Absolutely amazing and delicious…read more The loaded fries is my favorite! Strawberry lemonade

    Come Back Shack is a fast food restaurant. But it is different than what you think of fast food…read more The original Boone location has a drive-thru and both indoor and outdoor seating. My burger was delicious and above and beyond any fast-food burger I have had before, at comparable prices. They serve grass-fed beef, chuck, round and sirloin. It is fresh, not frozen, and the meats are without hormones. My portion of fries was large, and I couldn't finish them. A smaller portion option would have been nice. I found the setup here confusing, as I wasn't sure where to enter from the parking lot, and then I wasn't sure where to order. Ordering is done at the kiosk or via a QR code. So expect a wait for the kiosk. I use kiosks and apps often, but this particular system was not smooth. I found the kiosk not as easy to use as it should have been; after I selected what I wanted, there was no way to get to the next screen to check out. I went with the build-your-own and was also disappointed that tomatoes weren't an option to add to the burger, but maybe they were out. They are a cashless business. When your order is ready, it is placed on a front cart, while drinks and sauces are self-serve. If I return, I will likely stick to the drive-thru, as that seems to be a much smoother ordering experience. Having a real person take your order and hand you everything you need at the window beats fighting with the kiosk inside.

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    The Cardinal

    The Cardinal

    4.4
    (363 reviews)
    7.4 mi
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    Food is great here came for a burger didn't disappoint at all had a side of home made chips. Sat…read moreon the back porch nice area. Service was very good. Will be back.

    Things seemed moderately busy at the Cardinal on the Sunday evening when I stopped by. There's not…read morea ton of parking, by the way, given the restaurant's roadside location. But I wiggled my vehicle into a tight spot and went in for a burger and a beer. I believe there were about 10 to 12 options available on tap, and I went with what was listed as an Irish stout from somewhere in the Northeast. It wasn't bad, though it seemed more like an imperial stout. My sandwich choice was the Cowboy, with ground elk at its core. It was a good choice too, and the accompanying fried onions and melted cheese complemented the meat well. I ordered the burger medium, but I think I'd go for medium rare if I could go back in time. The medium option wasn't bad, but I think a little less heat and a little more moisture would only make things better. I kept things simple with the side item, going for the fries which were of the thinly sliced McDonald's variety, not bad but nothing remarkable. The server covering my table was pleasant and prompt, though soft spoken so I occasionally had to ask her to repeat herself amidst the music and noise. I wouldn't call any of these selections a bargain, but the prices didn't veer too far from what you'll find in many burger joints. All in all, not an earthshaking experience, but a place I'd be willing to go back to. 3.5 stars.

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    Small single Cardinal lettuce wrap burger, very good, perfect size. Okra was killer.
    Small single Cardinal lettuce wrap burger, very good, perfect size. Okra was killer.
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    Elevation 3333

    Elevation 3333

    3.4
    (51 reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    In town to celebrate my daughters 18th birthday. We brought her dog with us so we needed to choose…read morea pet-friendly restaurant. There are several in the area so it really was a blind choice tk end up here. I like the atmosphere here. Reminds me of the bars up north. Rustic bar with a dining area of tables and chairs. And of course patio seating for those who enjoy eating outside or bring their dog with them. Our server was the bartender. She said early Saturdays weren't always busy and that's why she was alone. She was very friendly and efficient. Typical bar food but some with extra flair. A salmon sandwich. Burgers and chicken sandwiches kicked up a bit. A good variety and interesting choices. NOTE: They DO have allergy protocols in place. Make sure you tell your server if you have any allergies. Nice to see restaurants doing this. I ordered the cheesesteak all the way with max n cheese. There are several sides to choose from. Wife got the VooDoo chicken sandwich and fries. She said it was excellent. Mae got the Mountain of Nachos with chicken. All the food was excellent. The nachos could sleazily feed 3 hungry adults. Just be aware if you order it. It's massive. Love the atmosphere, food and service. Will definitely go back when we visit Boone. $41 + tip for three good lunches. I don't mind paying for good food and service. Give them a try.

    I am beyond disappointed with this place. My boyfriend was at Elevation 3333 tonight, and what he…read moresaw was seriously disturbing. Like, actual disgusting racism happening right in front of everyone, and the staff couldn't care less. He saw this Latino guy just trying to grab a drink at the bar, and this group of white women just absolutely went off on him. They were screaming slurs and calling him the most terrible names. It wasn't a joke or a misunderstanding; it was blatant, sickening, targeted hate speech. This is Boone, right? It's supposed to be chill, but apparently, not at this place. My boyfriend immediately went to the bouncer--the guy who's supposed to keep things safe--and told him exactly what was happening. And the bouncer's official response? He said he couldn't do anything. Seriously?! A grown man is being harassed with racial slurs, and your security just shrugs and walks away? That's not just unprofessional; that's actively letting racism happen on your property. It's like they're totally cool with it. I am livid. My friends and I are DONE with Elevation 3333. No way are we giving business to a place that allows blatant disrespect and racism to run wild and then won't lift a finger to stop it. This is beyond gross. Spread the word--if they let this kind of stuff happen, they don't deserve our money.

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    VooDoo chicken sandwich with fries
    VooDoo chicken sandwich with fries
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    Everybody's Loaded Biscuits

    Everybody's Loaded Biscuits

    4.6
    (13 reviews)
    7.2 mi

    Visiting in town for work and couldn't check into my hotel and stumbled upon this gem. Stepping…read moreinside, I felt like I stepped back into the 70s. The colors, the decor, the patterns-everything reminded me of life in the 70s. I loved it. The restaurant uses QR code for ordering and menus. Once you scan for the menu, you can order directly from there. The waitress offered but it seemed easier to complete everything at once. They have a good variety of breakfast items including plates, sandwiches, pancakes, etc. It wasn't too busy and they have nice outdoor seating if you catch the weather just right. The wait team worked together-it seemed like they worked in sections rather than having one person focus on one table at a time and they seemed to have a good working relationship. I found the food was very well seasoned, portions were good sized, and it all arrived hot. The home fries were great-perfectly seasoned and crisped. I would definitely visit again.

    Southerners and all others will claim it's heresy when I share that I do not like biscuits. It took…read moreme a while, years actually, to come to the realization, but if offered any type of breakfast or other sandwich on a biscuit, I always choose the *other option. Biscuit on the side? Nah. But DAMN do I love Everybody's Loaded Biscuits. Everything about them is *chef's kiss* Each and every biscuit is flavorable, hot, and fresh. The biscuit is both crumbly and also moist. "How?!?" you may ask. Well, I think it's because the loaded biscuits have local Ashe County cheese baked right into it. Oh my gosh, it's so good. I am a bacon and egg kind of girl so that's what you'll find me ordering, along with the local Fire on the Mountain hot sauce on top. Note: eggs perfectly cooked, bacon thick and crispy, and hot sauce adds enough flavor but does not burn your mouth. As I noted in the "tip" section on here, the sausage comes as a link (think hotdog) instead of ground patties. The best way to know what's up with ELB is to follow them on social media - Facebook, Instagram, etc. They post their food truck location (usually Watauga Farmers Market or Howard Street) and any other news here. Make sure if you ever visit Boone you go out of your way to enjoy a breakfast from here one morning. Get there early before they sell out, and don't be surprised to find a long line!

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    Food truck at the Howard Street location
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