We took a day off from work to spend some good quality time together. We were headed straight for…read moreone of our favorite restaurants in Blowing Rock and then on the way I said, nope, starting now we are venturing out more like we used to. New experiences this next year and starting now! I searched online while the hubby drove and came up with this spot. I ordered the three-meat plate which included two sides and hushpuppies, and my husband ordered the fish and chips (shocker-Brit!), which also included two sides of his choice. He raved about the piece of fish and after taking a bite, I had to agree. A nice thick piece and the breading was just right. Nice fries as well. I didn't try the beans but my husband enjoyed them. I wasn't as enamored with the meats I received. They were just ok as Q goes, lacking any smoke flavor or crunchy bits like I prefer. The sauces were delicious though and while I'm not usually much of a sauce person I enjoyed them and as a result enjoyed the meats. The slaw and collards I had were again just ok. Points for being house-made, but I adore cole slaw and this slaw is a bit dry and needs some oomph. A little Duke's and ACV would make this amazing. A nice crunch and chop is already there but I would tweak it a bit. The collards were cooked perfectly and tasty but again, ACV is needed. Maybe even just add it to the sauce mixes on the table, so folks can doctor their dishes if desired? Why a photo of the silverware you ask? I was so happy to get real silverware and heavy, substantial pieces! It elevates my experience, just me maybe. As I was grabbing a few more photos of the bistro I noticed a nice bourbon selection, and being a bourbon aficionado I had to get closer. I had a nice chat with the owner, who explained a special weekly event he does for folks to try some premium grade liquors at cost and even went on to explain that he makes most of his infusions and mixes in house. Big points for that. I only wish we didn't live over an hour away, but maybe we can get back for some cocktail events at some point. I would/will definitely return and try some other menu items. Service was great, cleanliness is clearly high on their list, and everyone was just super nice.

Service here is spectacular. Cherry, friendly, knowledgeable and we were checked in on multiple…read moretimes. 11/10 for service.

Me and mine have always enjoyed The Smokehouse for as long as I can remember with the previous and…read morethe new owners! The service is always great and so is the food! It's a cute and popular place!

This was the worst barbecue I've ever had. I love barbecue. I'm on a road trip and stop for…read morebarbecue everywhere. In the past two weeks I've had barbecue five times. Texas, Alabama, Tennessee twice. And now, North Carolina. The ribs were bone dry, barely warm. The baked beans had been poured out of a can with no attempt to doctor them up a bit. Baked beans is one of the easiest things to make. Dumping them out of a can is just lazy. The collard greens were flavorless and mushy. The food was thrown onto the plate. It came out in two minutes so the ribs were just kept warm in a steam table. Explains why they were so dried out. They put the little cup of vinegar that the waitress had touched with her hands sitting on top of my greens so that anything that was on her hands was now on top of my collard greens. Gross. I ordered four bones and the size of the portion was way too small. It looked like two ribs, just because it had four bones in it doesn't mean it was four ribs worth of meat. I got up to go to the bathroom and when I came back, they had bussed my table and taken my food. Terrible food. Terrible service.

This is a hidden gem in Wilkesboro, tucked inside a renovated house in a quiet neighborhood. The…read moreambiance feels upscale while still being very reasonably priced. The standard menu is small, but there are daily specials that are both affordable and excellent. I had the scallop special with crab/clam chowder--fantastic. The scallops were cooked perfectly. For dessert, the honey peach cheesecake paired beautifully with my old fashioned. The servers were friendly and attentive. They also serve as bartenders, so drinks can take a little longer than at a typical restaurant, but it's clear they work hard and stay engaged with guests. Overall, this is a great spot that I highly recommend.

Everything from start to finish was outstanding. Our server Paige was professional and attentive…read more Who would have thought this gem in NC would be possible. Loved every bye cant wait for our next visit.

Awesome place!!! Service was exceptional and food was absolutely delicious. I'm not gluten free,…read morebut seeing SO many options for GF is very rare and a super cool thing for them to do. The Philly steak wonton appetizer - incredible. The burger was one of the best that I've had in a long time. The bun was so soft and fresh, the patty itself was seasoned and cooked to perfection, and of course with fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic vinegar, you can never go wrong. We will 100% be back whenever we're in the area!! The menu is huge, there are so many things I'd love to try!

Ordered a $27 bottle of wine . Server brought the bottle to the table and it had been opened behind…read morethe bar, not uncorked at the table. So no glass was poured by server for a satisfactory nod. When he walked away we poured ourselves a bit and then tasted. It tasted like pure vinegar. I received no cooperation when speaking about the situation, only a "I just work here, and I doubt the owner will do anything for you." I brought over half a bottle home just so my husband could confirm the nastiness of it, which he did. My suspicion is that the wine I ordered was replaced by some horrible low cost wine that had gone bad. Will not repeat this mistake. Just stick with the water. Also, meat was cooked medium well, not medium and my co-diner had to ask for the black bean patty she ordered because it was missing from her sandwich.

Angelica is a fabulous chef! We had a Cinco de Mayo birthday party for 35 and the food was…read moreincredibly delicious: beef empanadas, chicken tamales, chile relleno, Mexican street corn, seasoned black beans, and fiesta rice. For dessert: tres leches cake, churros, and Mexican brownies. Her homemade salsa, guacamole, and queso were delicious! She was very professional, friendly, kind, and reasonably priced. Communication prior to the party was great. I got many compliments on the catering and several guests took her business card. I would definitely use her services again.

We have been delighted with the lovely meals prepared and delivered to us by Chef Angelica. Very…read moretasty food pre-prepared so that only a few minutes are required to serve our meals. Chef Angelica's creative compositions allow us all the variety we could hope for. The quality of our lives has improved significantly as we enjoy her tasty and healthy meals.

In February 2024, I spent 3 nights at this hotel. After the 1st night, I noticed a red very itchy…read morespot on my leg. I was busy and thought nothing of it. By the time I checked out, I had several red marks spread to other parts of my body and I was itching. 48 hours after I checked out, I contacted the hotel as I was experiencing intense itching with red marks still all over my body, and they informed me that my room had bed bugs. I asked for even a partial refund, which they refused to give me. All they offered to do was to reimburse me for an "ointment" prescribed by my doctor for the severe itching. I contacted the manager to discuss the cost to exterminate my home, but I did not hear back from anyone. This was a terrible experience followed by very poor customer service. Unfortunately, I gave this hotel a good review before I found out I spent 3 days and nights with bed bugs.

The room and hallways were very clean. The staff was very nice as well. The complimentary…read morebreakfast was well stocked and very good. Our only complaint was the pool- it feels like an afterthought as there was limited space and its location between buildings felt crammed. I'd still stay here again though :)

This restaurant is only 4 miles from us and we used to frequent it, but then it went down hill!…read more Well, we have been here twice in the last 2 weeks! They're back to great service both late afternoon and 7 at night!! I had a medium ribeye steak and baked potato....both were done perfectly! They have a nice lunch menu! The staff was friendly both visits even tho there were only 2 waitresses each time....the gals kept up! But more importantly, the food has returned to the way it was years ago! Bravo! Keep it up sagebrush and happy customers will be back! This restaurant is only a few feet from a hotel and it worth the walk!

Max was my waitress and she killed it!! She always makes us feel special and always gives us good…read moreservice!!! Ask for Max next time u go!!

It's been many years since I've been to an Olive Garden restaurant. Today I was with a group of…read morefriends. We were seated quickly and in a nice little area that was somewhat secluded. Our waitress was excellent. She displayed a pleasant upbeat attitude and thoroughly knew the menu. She was able to offer guidance on the various dishes and answers our questions. I ordered fettuccine Alfredo with salad and breadsticks. The salad was crisp, fresh and delicious. The fettuccine was fine. I've had better. Some of the noodles were stuck together which comes from not stirring them when they were placed in the boiling water. The pasta also was not served as hot as I would have expected. The breadsticks were piping hot albeit just a little too salty for my taste. I would return and try a different dish or just order the salad and breadsticks. I did visit the ladies room and was impressed to find it so well maintained on a busy Sunday afternoon.

I don't know what's not to like about this Olive Garden. My family and I were in town and wanted to…read moreeat here on a Monday Night, the day after Mother's Day 2026. It was quiet and peaceful, staff were friendly and attentive, including our server, Bethany, and the food was absolutely delicious. I also learned that stuffed ziti fritta is my new favorite appetizer! And for the first time in, like, ever, I finished my fettuccine alfredo! I was pretty hungry and had saved room for this meal. Brought home food for days. Thank you so much to Olive Garden!