Terrific experience. Service was friendly and helpful, food was delicious and overall good…read moreexperience!

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.

Stumbled onto this little gem on our way to Banner Elk. VERY good food!! The BBQ was really smoky…read moreflavored and the hush puppies were hot and fresh. I had the side - baked sweet potato and it was delicious. We will definitely go again and tell our friends. All for $7.00 The server was very attentive - food arrived in just a few minutes -- and the manager came by to ask how our food was. Overall EXCELLENT food and service.

Food was not good. The Pork BBQ was sauced before it is brought to the table and served. The…read moremacaroni was not seasoned and too runny. Have to say the tiny baked potato was good. Service was fairly good.

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.

If you're in the area just stop and eat and they have a microbrew right across the street. I had…read morecrews working a project and for two weeks they ate at Dooleys almost every single day. The smash burgers are fabulous but the Ruben is crazy good. Super friendly service plenty of parking and even outdoor seating when the weather ain't this hot.

Let's align our expectations: this is a bar, and this is bar food. This is not fine dining, and…read moreit's not meant to be. It's basic, simple, casual food. On a recent trip, my wife and I stopped in and had burgers and fries, about as straightforward as it gets. Was it the best burger we've ever had? No. Was it the worst? Not even close. It was pretty decent. Not especially memorable, but there was absolutely nothing wrong with it. The inside was a little smoky from the fryer or grill top, so we decided to sit outside. Even though it was warm, it turned out to be a pretty decent day for it. The staff was friendly, including to our dog, which is always a plus. Overall, it was cheap, filling, and perfectly fine for what it is. We would go back. Also, we didn't even ask for extra fries, but the waitress brought us extra fries because she thought there was not enough served with our burger! To those about to nosh, we salute you.

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 :)

Our sever was Emily and she was so sweet and the food took 5 minutes to come out. Emily was so on…read moretop of every thing .I would come back just for the rolls,they were buttery and sweet and savory. The sirloin steak was very delicious,the sweet potato was the second best thing and the rolls were best.The grilled chicken salad was also very yummy.Overall the food was very delicious. I would definitely recommend and come back.The vibes were very well.

My husband and I spend time and money at this establishment. I decide to get sirloin tips instead…read moreof my usual. They come out and I was out of breath after I had to saw through the meat. The fries were cold and mashed potatoes had been "made for a while". When asked if all is was ok I said the tips are so tough I don't want them but would eat the potatoes to be able to eat with my husband as he eat his ribeye One bite of tip and spit into my napkin not another one touched and they discounted the check half because I ate the less than desirable potato's. I spoke with the general manager April and explained the same, and she told me those are the worse item on the menu and unless you order them near to raw they are tough. Now WTF is wrong with this? I advised her if they knew this why not advise a customer so they can order something else. You can order a side of potatoes for a lot less than $8.00 but it's the principal when they choose to charge you for a side that you can't eat with a meat. I hope this review puts her in check and may make her realize she may need to be in another field as customer service is definitely not right for her And don't get me started on the outside of the building, not 1 bait trap I could find, even the Hampton Inn next door has them and they don't even have a restaurant. As you see the pic how many and what type of rodents and other animals could walk right in. Oh and by the way we've never sent food back for any reason as long as we have eat there. Disgusting! Terrible management. Not blaming the waitress in any way she just serves what she has. Also the cook is great not his fault he only can cook what is brought to him. The water dripping wasn't coming from rain this is their drainage system. I've never had reason to notice these things until disappointment of the food. The county health inspectors office is my next call. My star would be -5 if that were an option

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.

The food was awesome and the server was great. But the bathroom being dirty cost a star.read more