This was our first trip to Bristol, and Italiano Cafe was definitely on our list of places to…read morevisit. While our trip was unfortunately cut short, we decided to place a takeout order to enjoy after our five-hour drive home. We didn't even open the boxes until we got back, and we were absolutely amazed at the size of the Pepperoni Roll and the Deluxe Calzone. More importantly, they were both delicious! If you're visiting Bristol, this is a must-try spot--you won't be disappointed.

Service was good, food was fine. We waited an hour for our food to come out, but understandable…read moresince there was a large group that came in before us. Quantities were great and my salad was fresh, but the blue cheese dressing wasn't great. Fettuccini Alfredo was a little bland.

We stopped in at 128 Pecan recently and really enjoyed the experience. The restaurant is tucked…read moreinside a cute little house, which gives it a warm, cozy ambience that feels welcoming right away. The menu has a nice variety of options. I went with the Caesar salad, which was fresh and superb. My husband ordered the Cuban sandwich with onion rings, and both were excellent. Everything came out hot and in a reasonable amount of time. Our waitress was fantastic -- attentive, friendly, and very flexible when we had a couple of special requests. Prices for the entrées seemed on the higher side for a small town, but there are plenty of soups, sandwiches, and other more affordable choices on the menu. Portions are generous and the quality is solid, so it feels like a fair value, especially if you're treating yourself for a special occasion. Overall, we had a great experience and would happily return.

The food was very good. We arrived on a Tuesday at 12:30 and were greeted by prominent signage…read morethat "no tables were to be seated until the full party had arrived." I suppose proximity to the Va Creeper Trail encouraged this as I could see folk holding up a table whilst waiting would be a potential issue. We were seated promptly and given menus and served water and sodas. The rock music was pretty loud for the restaurant, which has some smaller rooms that are serviceable but cramped and a bit echoey and dark. By 12:35 our order was in and by 12:51 on our table. The table has a nice individual light, and a bottle of water on the table. Unlike some other local restaurants, soda refills are free and a pitcher was brought by the table to serve refills of diet coke. What was not good was the large beer poster of the St Paulie Girl with her nipples hanging out. I realize these are beer posters and I realize they are German and things are different there. But this was a prominently placed poster. I just wouldn't think a place where a lot of families dine would put this in such a prominent spot, or any spot really. I'm not a super prude, I just raised three sons. So the sandwich though, was very good.

Omg!!! This place was soooooo good!! After some taste testing at a near by distillery, we needed…read moresomething to soak it all up. This was definitely what we needed! The Philly was absolutely delicious. Definitely didn't skimp on the cheese whiz which is my fav part of a Philly (I know I know) the bread was fresh and soft which is great. Seasoned waffle fries were really good with again, plenty of whiz as well!!! Would definitely be back if in the area ever again!

Not having any knowledge of Alley Kat's history as a food truck, I had only my recent experience in…read morePiney Flats to review. Apparently, they recently decided to open a store front here. Therefore, it was my decision to give them a try for lunch today. With it being new, the interior was sparse but very clean. You order at the counter and then wait on your food to be made. I chose to do take out. After perusing the menu on the wall, I chose a 6" Philly and waffle fries. This came to a total of $15.00 and change! The full size Philly was $15.00 alone. I then waited almost 20 minutes to get my order. Now, understand that they were not overly busy. In fact, when I arrived there were only a few people awaiting food. Everyone else was already served. (2 tables). They only have 6 tables. I finally got my order and left for home. Much to my dismay, the meal was not what I expected for the loooong wait and high price. My half Philly was about 4 inches long and I had barely a handful of fries. I don't understand how they could have been such a hit with their food truck with such paltry portions and long wait times. Guess the students of ETSU are too busy playing on their phones to realize how long they've been waiting. I know I won't return

Best CheeseSteaks in NE Tn!! Made to order so slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures of good…read morefood! Loved the pics on the wall but I could barely eat a large never mind the 7.5 pound challenge! If anything to improve would be to chat the meat a little but that's just being picky. Can't wait to come back!!!

If you live within an hour of this place and have not been, I have to ask... what are you even…read moredoing?! :-) This place is a joint of joints. Run by 2 brothers that moved down from Philly. The service was fast and friendly. Like eating at a Friends house. The food was excellent!!! I mean outstanding. Only 'complaint', I wish there more fries in the serving. Heck, charge me a buck or 2 more and fill that basket. :-) The restaurant only has a few tables but spaced out nicely. I cannot say this strongly enough... go here as soon as you are able!! I'm going to get a Philly cheesesteak the next time I visit - but not the 6 pounder that is the current challenge they have going on. :-) Highly recommend.

Went to Papa Julio's for a date night right before closing, and we had such a good time! Their…read moremargaritas are always a win, and I LOVE that they have birria tacos on the menu. The spicy pickled onions and sauces were so good, and honestly, I'm the type to drink the consommé after I finish dipping my tacos because it's that flavorful The atmosphere is bright, lively, and just really fun -- definitely the kind of place where it's easy to relax and let loose. They had karaoke going while we were there, and listening to drunk people sing is always entertaining Good food, good drinks, fun energy, and a great date night spot!

Papa Julios never fails with the Papa Julios feast. The lobster tail, shrimp and scallops are so…read moregood!!!! The price is very low for the quality and quantity of food compared to other places near them with the same type of platter. The Mojo Shrimp Cocktail was scrumptious with more shrimp than what I thought would be served. Esquire egg rolls and fish tacos, perfect!

We tried to get a table here almost every day of our 5-day trip, but it was packed! We finally…read moresmartened up and called a day ahead for a reservation. It might have just been the holiday rush, but I always figure "busy means good," so my expectations were high--and The Local didn't disappoint. We started with the nachos; they were delicious, though I do wish they came with a bit more meat. For mains, the burger was outstanding--probably one of the best we've had in the entire area. We also ordered the Brazilian steak, which was cooked perfectly and came with great plantains. The quinoa with tofu was good, too, though it was a little dry and would have been perfect with a sauce. The service really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and refilled my water at least four times without me asking. Great ambiance and an all-around good experience. Definitely worth the wait!

I was visiting my son in Boone, as we move him into college... Ordered the wings, I had what I…read morebelieve was a blackened goat cheese, and fig burger with caramelized onions, which was off the charts, my son had the Salmon. Ratings- He gave the salmon a seven I give my Burger a nine, and the wings were about a seven(dry rub). That said, sitting at the bar was absolutely a treat... Erin was fantastic. Will 100% return and this is definitely a spot not to be missed. Also fantastic beer selection!!!

This is a "ghost kitchen" run out of the IHOP on Volunteer Parkway. Don't let that put you off. We…read moreordered from here and it was so good. We love a good cheesesteak and have had them in Philly and NY. While this is not a Philly cheesesteak, its damn good! They made my order with no onions like I requested with no problems. The server that brought out my order even caught that the kitchen forgot my fries and ran back to get them before she gave me my to go bag. Sandwiches are large and we had enough for lunch the next day. I will order from here again

From the owner: Hungry? Size matters! Get your cheesesteak fix satisfied with a 6″ or 12″ Classic Cheesesteak and a…read morebucket of Loaded Cheesesteak Fries. Get spicy with the Chipotle Cheesesteak. Love Buffalo Chicken? We got Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak for you! End on a high note with our Brownie Bites. Pardon My Cheesesteak is available for delivery and pick up in select locations nationwide.

The food is delicious! I got the 'Not little Chicago' burger, and the garbage loaded fries with…read moretheir secret sauce, which is a really good combination with the food. The service is great super sweet people. The staff make sure the place looks very kept up and unique. They play very fun upbeat alternative music.

This place has a great variety of of food on their menu and usually has a moderate noise level in…read morethe building. However, when our party of 6 family members arrived, their music was playing at a level making conversation at our table very difficult. When asked to turn it down, one of the staff said, "the sound equipment is locked up, the manager has the only key and he's not here!". This was totally unacceptable! JC now has plenty of good restaurants where we don't have to deal with excessive noise levels.