Wandered downtown a little with a friend. Had never been to this place so dropped in for a beer and…read morea snack. Cozy, clean decor that felt spacious. The hanging white light lanterns were charming but strange (in Asian culture they're hung for funerals). Only 2 beers on tap but a great selection of bottles/cans. Went for something different... Tucher Heffe Weizen! Didn't want another burger so went with something novel... the Gochujang Pork Belly sandwich. Gochujang is like a Korean food condiment, a combination fermented soybean and red chili pepper. Has some umami with a zing to it. Sadly, you could barely taste the gochujang, which really ended up being some chopped pork belly in a bun. The tater tots were great though, golden and crispy. Service was friendly. Will probably come back to try something different next time.

We were at Mica Brewery and wanted to grab dinner. We saw McDowell Local on the map and it looked…read moresuper cute. We were greeted upon entry and told to sit where we liked. There were four brews on tap on the night we went. I did Homeplace's Biscuit and Gravy and Hubs had Kiss My Grits from a Boone brewery. Both were fun flavors. We ordered pork rinds and pimento for appetizers. Hubs ordered the Hot Marion with tots and I ordered the veggie on sourdough with fries. When the pork rinds arrived I was shocked at the size! It's plenty of food!! The pork rinds are crispy and flavorful. Given the amount of pork rinds we snacked on both of us ate half our sandwiches. It's so much food! The Hot Marion is very mild but tasty. The veggie sandwich had fresh veggies and was quite refreshing. The goat cheese complemented the sandwich well. Great service and great food. Definitely stop in! There is street parking and a public lot nearby.

Meatloaf Wednesday was wonderful!! Everything was homemade! The waitress were so nice!read more

It's typical diner food, nothing fancy. They have super friendly staff! This place is sweetly…read moredecorated with country decor. Biscuits are great except they offer no honey which I thought was a staple in country dining. Their tables are set with just a fork in a sanitary bag so you have to ask for a knife and a spoon for coffee. Also butter does not come with your biscuit/toast either. You have to ask for it. Speaking of toast, it's not even toasted. I think it's thrown on the cooktop and barely warmed. It's the little things that should be expected of a restaurant that I have complaints about.

My wife and I just bought a home in West Marion and were looking around for a good breakfast spot…read more Well, we found a GREAT breakfast place! Bessie's Diner. On our first visit I had eggs over easy, liver mush,rye toast,hash browns and ice tea. My wife had eggs over easy, biscuit, gyro meat, hash browns and ice tea. Everything was perfect. Our waitress Kayla explained to me that the liver mush was locally made and it was delicious! My wife said the gyro meat was authentic and I tried some and it was great. This is also the first time in a loooong Time that my hash browns were cooked correctly. Brown and crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Kayla (our waitress ) was super nice and we found out that she lives near us! The cook was a pro and even said good bye when we left. I highly recommend Bessie's and look forward to our next meal there!

Found Bessies on a trip through Marion and it did not disappoint. Really generous portions, great…read moreprices and attentive service. Great diner experience!

Wow, livermush sandwich half grape jelly, and half mustard, and slaw…read more I was told some people like it with grape jelly, and some people like it with mustard, and slaw, so when I ordered it I asked for one half, grape jelly, and one half with mustard, and slaw. What I got was a sandwich with mustard, and slaw, on one piece of bread, and grape jelly on the other piece of bread, I really could not compare it...

Since the change of ownership, the Gyros are not as good... only thing I used to order thereread more

Amazing food Great atmosphere…read more Clean and organized Can't wait to get back for that prime The best part was the staff Friendly and professional Rare find in a world of bad food and unacceptable customer service

This sportsbar restaurant serves excellent steaks, burgers, and prime rib…read more They are casual attire. They are relaxed and habe a good ambiance. The lively atmosphere, live music, and pickleball courts are modern. The food is excellent and fresh The meats are excellent because they have a butcher on-site with a variety. The burgers were tasty and the fries were crispy. Service was quick, accurate, and cheerful. There are pickleball courts behind the building that are clean and maintained well. Parking was generous and had easy handicapped accessible. The restrooms were cleaned, hot water, and well supplied. I highly recommend Some reviews mention the service can be slow.

Stopped on my way thru Marion NC for lunch on Main St. Good Yelp reviews brought me to Bruce's…read moreFabulous Foods. A small town lunch cafe with everything "fabulous" you would hope to find. To start with you a greeted by Barb who treats locals and new visitors like long time friends. Table service or a bar counter you can sit out. Barb explains the menu and their customers favorites (including The Reuben and their homemade Pimento Cheese) a choice of 1 side from the daily specials and a complimentary brownie or cookie for dessert. They do not have a fryer so all menu items are prepared fresh. I had a Reuben Sandwich and pasta salad. (The sides are large!) We chose to split the Reuben since we have early dinner reservations and each got a side. Even at 1/2 the sandwich and side it was very filling. The sandwich was hot and delicious. The pasta salad was also very good. The desserts today was Banana Cake and Hawaiian Cake. I got a slice to go. Go for the good food and warm hospitality!

I decided to have lunch out on my own today. It is a flex day so I wanted to try something new. I…read morefound Bruce's Fabulous Food on the map, looked up the menu and drove down. Since I was alone I sat at the bar. I can't say I enjoyed that decision. You get to watch them make the food but after a few minutes I felt like I was spending too much time watching. Also you have your back to the dinning area, which I don't love, and the servers come from behind you. The servers look like they work as a team, which is great. I spent time with the menu and decided on the Philly hoagie with no mushrooms (don't judge me, I just don't like them) and some tangy baked beans. The selection comes with a dessert or you can upgrade your dessert to one of their famous cheesecakes. I had no idea they were famous for cheesecake. The lady told me to look up Halloween Hangover Cheesecake on YouTube. Sure enough there is Bruce on a food contest show! The food was great. The bun of the hoagie was nice and soft. The meat of the sandwich was cooked well and not too greasy, so the sandwich held its shape and the bread did not get soppy (which I hate). The tangy beans had some kick to them. I did wish I could have gotten two smaller portioned sides so I could balance the beans. It was a good size portion, I only ate half. Had to save room for dessert. I did feel like I waited a long time for someone to notice I was done and ask me about dessert, but that is probably just me feeling self conscious. They were very nice. She explained the dessert, a cookie comes with the meal and she presented me with the day's cheesecake flavors and dessert of the day was banana cake. I upgraded to the oatmeal cookie cheesecake. It was good! It was a small piece compared to what you would get at a chain restaurant, I thought it was the perfect size for one. I had just been saying the other day that I wanted to find a place where the desserts were not sharing size and I found it! I will be going back. I would like to sit at a table next. Maybe bring a friend. Try the hummus of the day and I did see some vegetarian friendly options. Maybe another cheesecake!

McDowell County staple. Great burgers, hot dogs, hushpuppies, fried pickles, and more. Great…read moreprices. The wait time can get long because they get fairly busy but it's worth the wait.

So good! Ate our burgers too fast for a pic but they were huge, thick patties. Onion rings are…read morefantastic and huge servings. Order at the window and wait for your number outside or in your car.

Crabby Abby's always has high quality food. You pay a little more but the food is worth it!…read moreWe've had several dishes here. The Mahi bites appetizer is a must for us. Very tender and flaky. Tonight we had grilled James River oysters plain and Rockefeller. They were good size and very flavorful. The ambience in the bar side is jovial while the fireplace side is more quiet. The service is friendly and attentive no matter where you are seated. We are locals and strongly recommend you visit! You will not be disappointed!

What an absolute delight to find this chef owned and operated restaurant…read more I think Cindy servers us the best biscuits I've ever eaten. I've worked in the industry for a long time and they hit all the marks. The food was elevated, but not unapproachable. The prices were really good and the portions substantial. We sat outside and it was a lovely night. I can't say enough good things about Crabby Abby's

Your friendly local brewery with staff that leaves you served and smiling!…read more Food wise, you can't go wrong. Some amazing burger, wings and typical bar food. However you will be surprised with the spinach artichoke dip, House salad and club sandwich! Pork rinds are a hidden gem. Soft pretzels to die for. Oh yah. Beer. All of it. Delicious!

Not a beer drinker but I would give it a solid 5 if it wasn't because of the close to an hour…read moreminute wait for our food. Fun atmosphere, with a good menu. Not sure if the wait is worth a second try.

Everything is fantastic , food, service, John is local, and runs a top notch restaurant, whether…read morelocal or just arriving,or passing through when you pull the into the parking lot, you see Mackey's Mountain, always a beautiful sight, highly recommended restaurant

This place is the best around! The food selections are many to choose from. The service can be a…read morelittle slow but it's worth the wait. Love the atmosphere