Sticking with my 5 star here. Always amazing food and always hits the spot when I need a little…read moreFrench cuisine and I can't be in France !! We had our menu planned ! Truffle fries, not really French but a must , usually nice and it when I get them here but today they were just a bit sad as it seemed they had been sitting for a bit. Anyway I'm just going to put that to the side and give them a chance to correct that next time. Then the French onion soup which was I have to say perfection! The pull on the cheese was on point. The broth so flavorful . Steaming hot on this one . The escargot. Yes another must here. Always decadent . Buttery and garlicky . Awesome. The mushroom risotto. Yes I know not french but they do it so well here. Rich and creamy and perfectly cooked where it's not mushy, different kinds of mushrooms and I love they add peas. Perfect comfort food. Service was excellent and with a smile. Ambiance always classy and we watched a little World Cup too. Katherine is my goto for classic food and a great bar. One of the best in Winston.

This is pretty much my go-to if I want anything higher end in Winston. Every time I've been here…read morethe food has been great and the service good quality and personable. Their escargot is great and I'd highly recommend it if you're open to it, and their mussels appetizer is absolutely bursting with flavor. Personally I'd recommend asking for a few extra pieces of bread with it. It's a higher end restaurant and I feel because of its association with the hotel it tends to skew a slightly more professional/business clientele and vibe but overall I think you get a pretty decent mix of people here. On my most recent visit I was told their valet service is for restaurant customers too which is pretty awesome, so if you come down when there's a huge concert going on at the park or something you don't have to walk 20 minutes to and from your parking spot. Overall I'd highly recommend it as a default "can't go wrong" pick for a nice night out.

Café Violette is pure culinary perfection in the heart of vibrant and spunky Blowing Rock. My wife…read moreand I came up for a quick getaway, and this spot turned out to be the highlight of our trip. We lucked out with a table on the cozy patio sitting on Main Street, where the town buzzes with life. The interior is beautiful and refined, but the outdoor setting, with the fresh mountain air and the hum of the town, created the perfect backdrop for a special evening. Service was impeccable. Gracious, attentive, and perfectly timed throughout the night. We began with a chilled French Chenin Blanc that paired beautifully with our appetizers. The escargot, bathed in a garlic cream and Gruyère sauce, was rich and mouth meltingly tasty. The braised and seared octopus was incredibly tender, deeply flavorful, and quite honestly, one of the best we've had anywhere. For mains, we shared the heirloom tomato burger, which was juicy, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. Alongside that, we split the mushroom burrata orecchiette, pillowy pasta coated in a creamy lemon pistachio pesto with locally sourced mushrooms. It was rich, bright, and beautifully composed. When dessert rolled around, we switched things up with cocktails. I had the old fashioned with a pistachio twist, complex and not overly sweet. My wife enjoyed a smooth and flavorful espresso martini. Both paired wonderfully with the finale: a creamy, light tiramisu and a house-made French éclair with fresh peaches. Each bite was the perfect ending to an already stunning meal. From start to finish, Café Violette delivered. The food, the service, the atmosphere, and the view all came together in the best possible way. This is French fine dining with soul, nestled in one of North Carolina's most charming towns. An absolute must-visit in Blowing Rock.

We had Stephanie she is the best waitress. This was the second time she was our server the fist…read morewas Mothers Day. Stephanie was chipper and it was the end of a long day for here. There were three of us and we had a lovely meal My daughter and I had amazing salmon so favourable it came with a bed of rice so creamy. I asked for bread it was hot and smelled so heavenly. We also had a small dinner salad I had Caesar and my daughter had regular small salad with ranch. Michael had steak and scallops cooked to perfection. The ladies had wine and Michael had his brown sugar old fashioned with extra cherries . Then we ordered two deserts a coconut cream brûlée and a pichstasio cake. We all liked the crème brûlée best. Stephanie was extremely attentive and we wanted for nothing. We will ask for her next time as well. Thank you chef and Stephanie for a lovely evening.

The vibe is awesome and the service was first class. I went for the first time with my best friend…read moreand we enjoyed it thoroughly. The bartender Douglas was professional, and his self-made drink Tropic Thunder was the best drink I have ever had!

We came here on a Thursday night for dinner. Our waiter was great and helpful when I had questions…read moreabout menu items and how to pronounce some menu items. We started with the beet salad and calamari. The beet salad was nice. It was tossed in the vinaigrette and had two different types of beets. The calamari was fried well and was a good portion. The filet was cooked medium and sitting in Brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes. The Brussel sprouts were expertly prepared and tasted amazing with the bite of filet and mashed potatoes. The Grilled Chicken Orecchiette was flavorful and tasty. I think the noddles were a bit strange for this dish. The meal tasted great and the noodles were cooked well but I just wasn't sure if I would have chose these noodles to go with this dish. The restaurant was backed though so people do seem to like it.

Cozy little patio nestled perfectly in Reynolda Village. I used to visit Penny Path when it was…read morelocated in HP and have finally found my way back to its "new" home in Winston-Salem. My partner and I were greeted immediately upon arriving inside and were told me could sit anywhere we liked on the patio. We could have sat inside, but It was a beautiful day so we wanted to take advantage of the weather and view. We ordered coffees-my dirty chai latte was delicious and my partner was happy with her iced americano as well. We shared the apple crepe and although I wished it had a little more moisture inside, the cinnamon and Nutella were delicious and complimented the apples nicely. The service was excellent, we enjoyed our time, and would definitely return.

Penny Path Cafe is a small restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The patio is perfect place…read moreto enjoy a crepe in the mornings. The crepes are very good with amazing flavor! Do yourself a favor and ensure that you try the Inside Out Cheesecake Crepe! You can thank me later. The service has been the only down side to Penny Patch as it is hit or miss and has been mediocre more times than not.

First night in blowing rock we got a rez here. Such a beautiful inn and restaurant and great…read moreservice. I had the halibut and chose acorn squash (all entrees come with mashed potatoes too). Delicious! One got steak au poivre and it was highly peppered but so tasty. One got steak and crab cake. One got Parmesan crusted chicken. Everything was so good! We brought home their signature banana cream pie and a peanut butter pie. Both great!

Make reservations months in advance for this gem! Located in an old stone manor, the Best Cellar is…read morethe best restaurant in Blowing Rock! The rack of lamb and buttermilk chicken are some of my favorites. The staff are very professional and seem to continue working there for years. The renovated the gathering area to make a rustic, yet upscale bar. Parking is not a problem because they offer valet.

We decided to check out the bistro while visiting my aunt in the area. Right away, we were greeted…read morewith beautiful decor of the winery. We had been to the winery before, but this is our first time trying the restaurant. I loved the menu selection. Everything sounded delicious. We ordered pimento cheese dip and pork rinds for the appetizer. It was delicious! For our wine, we ordered a Malbec by the bottle. It was very good as well. I ordered the steak baguette and a cup of tomato bisque for my entrée. Both were excellent and paired well with the wine! I would love to come back and try some more of the options. Everything sounded delicious!

This was our first time eating at the winery at we had a great experience. Our server, Kade was…read morefantastic. So polite and attentive. The pimento cheese dip is a must! I ordered the ribeye and it was cooked perfectly. I will certainly come again. And of course they have their yummy wines! You do need a reservation before eating here, so keep that in mind!

Came here for a work dinner. We had buffet with roast beef and salmon it was good. The sides were…read moremashed potatoes and salad. The ambiance is nice and the hosts were attentive. We had open bar and they kept that well stocked for our party of 25 people. I enjoyed their food and drinks.

This was our first time to Sir Winston Wine Loft. We wanted to new for Valentines Day. As a…read morebusiness owner this would have been a great way to attract people like us to become regular diners. Not so this time. When we were seated the only menu they gave us was of the V-day limited menu. It also said "$140" for two people. This was 2 entrees (super small), 2 entrees and 2 desserts the size of a Little Debbie cupcake. The steak would have been great had it not been smothered with a huge dose of super salty brown gravy. It was so hard to eat. My husband got the chicken breast. It was not bad. A little on the dry side and it alot of seasoning. Go figure. The server was great. Very friendly. The acoustics are bad in there so the saxophone player on top of the music was pretty loud but he did a great job. Then the bill comes. An automatic 22% gratuity was added to the bill. Not cool. I can understand charging 22% for a large party but not for 2 people. Not for a limited menu that only included 3 entree choices, 2 very small dessert choices, and 3 small appetizer choices. The glass of wine I had was $15. We were not blown away by the food. It's a shame because in our opinion if we are going to spend over $200 for a dinner, I would hope for much more than what was served. We felt taken advantage of. I don't know what this place is like on a regular basis but we won't be back to find out.

My husband and I have been to Vidalia a few times in the past few years and enjoyed it. We went for…read moredinner last night, the food and service was incredible but the my husband and I noticed kitchen cooks/staff speaking rather disrespectfully to the waiter and waitresses at our table in the dining room. It was rather busy due to the concert, but our server was working very hard and we hope to see a more positive environment!

Food tasted freshly cooked. Good quality flavor was on point…read more Attentive service. Quiet ambience, good for dates.

Husband and I wanted some coffee after an early morning appointment and we have driven past this…read morecoffee multiple times and decided to stop in. It has a quaint vibe. Cozy decor. Advertised that you can rent the space for events. Very simple coffee menu and they have a small ramen bar. The barista greeted us loudly when we walked in which was good because we did not see him until we were halfway into the shop. Super friendly guy. I ordered their Carmel toffee crunch latte and my husband ordered their cold brew. The barista explained it's more like an Americano which was perfect for my husband (if you've read my coffee reviews you know my husband drinks his coffee black). Our drinks were made quickly while we looked around and after we received them we took them to go. Both drinks were very well made. Latte wasn't overly sweet and husband said it was a good Americano. We will return to try some of their other menu items.

Melrose Coffee and Boba in Clemmons is an adorable local coffee shop. They have a spacious interior…read morewith ample seating, including couches, loveseats, chairs, and high-top seating. The perfect place to work on the go, catch up with friends, treat the kids and yourself, or just come to relax. The barista was friendly and suggested one of the seasonal drinks. The owners are California transplants who aim to share their love of specialty coffee with the community. Offering a wide range of coffee, tea, mocktails, and cocktails as well as baked goods, they have something for everyone to sip on and enjoy. Offering a variety of monthly drink specials to choose from. I purchased the chocolate kiss, and it was delicious and even came with a Hershey's kiss. I recommend eating the chocolate before you start to enjoy your drink. It enhances the cocoa flavor profile and adds an extra depth to the drink's taste.

Vintage Sofa Bar is a stylish, vibey lounge with strong drinks and a unique aesthetic. I Loved it!…read moreI will definitely be back.

I was here last year with the kids and I came back tonight for my other daughter's birthday and…read morewe're having champagne and it's so good! This is a very cool hang in Winston-Salem I highly recommend coming here to play pool and drink