Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

A very nice restaurant in the heart of Middlesboro. The food is good, but can be a tad salty to my…read moreliking, although that's rather subjective. The service is good, the waitresses are very friendly and welcoming. They have a good variety of desserts as well.

First and Foremost, Our Waitress and the entirety of the wait staff did and absolutely amazing job…read more We were a party of 8. The layout seemed odd, the HVAC definitely needs work, the Name is questionable at best we were told by a local it was "Shades of Brown" not a good name for a restaurant if you use your imagination. Our drink order was well, well, very well taken care of. The food however was terrible and overpriced and trying to find parking...... well Middlesboro, do better. The steak tasted of expired meat and shoe leather. The chicken may have been plastic. The food was awful, we had heard so much hype of how great it was, and well it wasn't. I want to again commend the wait staff for their hard work and efforts, but this place needs a real cook. Sounded to us like it has too many bosses and no one knows who's in charge.

Mushroom Burger with onion rings

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Smallest & thickest sirloin steak I've ever received in my entire life

Haymaker BBQ Restaurant

3.5(53 reviews)

4.3 mi

This place is way overpriced for the quality and portions. Pulled pork is dry and slaw was gross…read more The portions are the size of a kids meal for $15. It's a hard pass for me.

Not a ton of dining options in this area but feel like we did well finding this place!…read moreReally tasty pulled pork sandwiches, hush puppies & potato salad!

Brisket, sausage

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The Wrigley Taproom & Eatery

4.5(291 reviews)

31.3 mi

I was so impressed by Wrigley Taproom and Eatery. The menu is small and not printed, instead…read moredisplayed on several blackboards adorning the walls, attractively written with colored chalks. As a "farm-to-table" type of place, many of the items included the name of the farm where the ingredients came from. As it was fairly busy I sat at the bar so as not to tie up a 4-seat table. Soon after sitting a pleasant smoky aroma filled the room and I saw the bartender fiddling with a kitchen torch. Making a Smoked Old Fashioned. So that's what I got. What bourbon, he asked. I wasn't sure so he walked me over to the side of the bar and there were so many! I decided on one arbitrarily, a local craft brand, and he approved. Only a $3 upcharge from the standard one. It was very good, though not as smoky as I expected. The cherry was premium, not the standard bar maraschino. I do like an Old Fashioned, but I sort of wished I noticed the list of specialty cocktails first, which were really unusual and intriguing. Such as the "Garden Gnome": Vodka, yuzu, olive juice, basil, St. Germaine, and gin. For beer lovers, a very large diverse selection, from Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Rhode Island, and Mexico. Most of the entrees are a la carte. Order sides separately if you want them. I decided on tacos, with sides of fries and roasted brussels sprouts. This works here even for a single diner because the sides are small and inexpensive ($4 and $5), though a larger size is also offered. The entrees also were reasonable, most $15. Even the Wagyu Steak was just $29, complete with sides. I've seen prices from $40 to $60 elsewhere. The tacos were Birria, which is a Mexican style of slow cooking meat - short rib in this case - seasoned with adobo. They included mozzarella cheese, cilantro, and pickled onions and cabbage. The flour tortillas were deep-fried and more substantial than usual. Two sauces were offered in tiny bowls. One was thin and was probably the braising liquid from the meat and the other white and speckled with green herbs, sort of like a raita. Very good. The fries, crispy, hand cut, crispy, and seasoned, were also very good. And the roasted brussels sprouts were amazing. The best ever - though I seem to say that often. Sauced relatively heavily in sweet maple glaze, tender, and not at all bitter. I was surprised that there were no seafood items on the menu other than the Smoked Salmon BLT taco. And vegetarians might have a problem here. Not much to choose from other than the Big Ass Pretzel or a green salad. For dessert I had Bourbon Butter Cake, with peaches, Amaro (a peach liqueur), bourbon, and ice cream. Good but it could have used more bourbon and liqueur. And it was warmed and served in a small cast-iron skillet so the ice cream was too melted for my liking. That's my fault. I usually ask for these types of dessert not to be warmed. The great meal was matched by the decor and ambience. Pretty brick walls, decorative chandeliers, and a huge welcoming rainbow flag. Maybe that keeps the MAGAs away. That's fine. They can eat at Chick-fil-A. (Joking. Everybody is welcome here.)

5/5 Stars -- Easily one of the absolute best dining experiences in Kentucky…read more We stumbled upon this gem on Main Street in Corbin, KY today, and it completely blew us away. Located in a beautifully restored 1913 Greyhound bus station, it brings a masterclass in farm-to-table dining with original brick-and-mortar charm. It's authentic, eclectic, and classy without an ounce of pretension--you'll feel just as comfortable rolling in fresh off a lake day as you would celebrating a special occasion. What we ordered (and you need to try): Wagyu Sirloin ($29): We need to talk about this. Served with asparagus and a twice-baked potato for $29, this is easily the single best value dish within a 100-mile radius. Unbelievable quality. Salmon BLT Tacos: Pure perfection, especially after a day on the water. Burrata Cheese & Peach Salad: Absolute fire. Fresh and perfectly balanced. Birria Tacos: Exceptionally rich flavor and executed flawlessly. Blueberry Tiramisu & Limoncello: A shocker of a dessert pairing to end the night--completely knocked it out of the park. The Bar: Drinks are poured with a heavy hand and crafted strong. The open-kitchen concept lets you see the passion this team puts into their craft. Huge thanks to Draven for the warm welcome at the door, and to Laura in the kitchen who pointed us directly toward the must-try dishes and nailed every recommendation. Don't let the reasonable prices fool you--this isn't just "good for Corbin." This is foodie-certified, top-tier dining anywhere in the country. A new absolute favorite. Thank you to the whole team for doing what you do!

Great vibe!

Salmon BLT Tacos

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All farm to table local farms and fresh meats and veggies! Even the sauces are made fresh!

Gap Creek Coffee House

4.5(99 reviews)

2.4 mi

A Fantastic discovery! We drove by the usual gas station spots. It has a paved parking lot with a…read morecreek next to it. We walked over the bridge to a Porch front dinner. It was about 8:00 Am. Very picturesque. We picked up fresh made muffins , cookies and coffee. The Two owners are wonderful people.This house conversion is a Great break from the road. We were in & out in minutes.Everything was amazing.

This was my first visit here. You order at the window inside and then they bring the meal to you…read moreand bus the tables. Prices are not posted on the menu, but it was $35 for 2 paninis with chips and 2 milkshakes. It was a great price. We would recommend the blackberry grilled cheese, it has jam, bacon, and jalapeños on it. It had a very flavorful profile. I loved the brown sugar cinnamon milkshake, it tasted like horchata. The creek is very nice to eat by, and they have sun or shaded areas to sit as well as inside seating. I did almost get attacked by a squirrel but that's not the business's fault. I'm sure it's because most people feed the squirrels and birds. If you sit outside, make sure to pay attention to any animals nearby. The staff were really nice as well.

Interior

Enjoyed a flavor-packed White BBQ panini with potato salad and a very tasty Black and Blue Salad.

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Harlan County Beer

3.5(12 reviews)

26.4 mi

First of all, this place is not a brewery. They have 8 beers on tap including Miller, Michelob…read moreand Blue Moon. We didn't try the food but left disappointed. They need to change their website since they no longer brew beer OR carry more local craft beer. The staff was friendly and the place was clean.

About a year ago my wife and I tried this place and had a horrrible experience. We tried again. Our…read morewaitress was polite and attentive. We had the smoked wings with Cajun seasoning to start with. The food, the service and atmosphere as top. This place is a great addition to the Town of Harlan. We recemmend that appetizers.

Chicken and waffle or more like chicken bacon

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Seasons Restaurant

4.3(78 reviews)

31.3 mi

I don't know how this is in tiny little Corbin, KY but I'm SO glad we found it via Yelp, & yet…read moreagain the great reviews were very trustworthy. We stopped in on a Saturday evening right after opening time, hoping we would be able to get a table. The place was mostly empty, but WOW was it gorgeous! So much decor, and not a speck of dust or cobwebs on any of it. Looked like a victorian era mansion inside the dining room they took us to. It was all autumnal decor, so beautiful! The place is probably an old department store or something with many different rooms, each with its own decor theme; lots of space for special events. Some families were seated in private rooms. I walked through several of the other rooms and they were all decorated for different holidays, Christmas & Halloween mostly. Although those rooms had a lot of kitschy decor, they were also very beautiful. There were giant carved fireplace mantles, grand pianos, a hall of mirrors, and gorgeous carved wood antique furnishings everywhere. We were coming from a family reunion & a trip to Cumberland Falls, so I feared we would be underdressed (and felt we were a bit), but the staff was very welcoming and we had no problem being seated. Several other diners were dressed very well, and others were wearing jeans and t-shirts. It appears to be a very popular date restaurant, and it would definitely be a great romantic spot for a special dinner. The server was quick, efficient and friendly and made good suggestions. We ordered side salads which arrived quickly and were beautifully arranged. Super fresh ingredients, and delicious dressings. My husband kept exclaiming it was the nicest side salad he's had anywhere, so he was apparently pleasantly surprised. I had the chicken piccata, and my unadventurous husband had a burger. He liked his burger, and ate most of it. My chicken piccata was excellent! The generously sized two pieces of chicken were a bit thicker than usual for piccata, but they were cooked perfectly. Crispy exterior, and very tender and flavorful on the inside. The sauce was a bit thicker than normal piccata sauce but man was it good, and they did not skimp on the capers, which is my favorite part of the dish! It was served over a delicious rice blend which went so well with the sauce and served as a nice foil to the rich saltiness of the chicken. I ate way more of it than I even intended to and was stuffed. As much as we ate for dinner, unbelievably, we forced room for dessert and got an amazingly good chocolate cream cake of some sort which had thick layers of whipped filling between layers of chocolate cake, all topped with ganache. It was like a homemade hostess ding-dong, except way more moist. We ate most of it, despite our full bellies. My husband also raved about this cake, which is unusual because he usually hates things with whipped fillings, but he loved the cake & we had it eaten in no time. Finally, when it was time to pay the bill, it was actually a lot more reasonable than many other places that aren't half as good. Server did a great job. We were super happy with our dinner experience, and both of us agreed that Seasons is a major blessing for downtown Corbin. We will definitely stop in again without hesitation. We walked off our meal by meandering around town in the beautiful evening weather, ending up a block or two away at the pinball museum, so we had a fun date night, all in downtown Corbin!

Amazing food and service. Great variety of food. Dinner and lunch. Ambience and decorread more

Another beautiful room

Catfish

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One of the other rooms

Smokey Bears BBQ

4.4(182 reviews)

32.5 mi

Stopped for lunch. Server was great, food was excellent! We had the Local Yokal burger and pulled…read morepork sandwich - very very good. I normally eat only a few fries but these were too good. We'll be back

I had the Pork Jumbo Jail breaker Sandwich which I highly recommend, juicy tasteful pork piled high…read moreon a split bun with fried onion tangles, ranch and bbq sauce, a must try! Fries were crispy and hit, we seen reviews on the potato salad as being bad and we had to try it for ourselves, first bite and was overwhelmed with the strong taste of mustard, way too much and too strong! Brisket was disappointing. We got pale looking slices that were not pull apart tender or juicy at all, very dry, definitely wasn't sliced fresh off a brisket, more like sliced ahead of time and left in the hit box too long without and juices to keep it moist!

Jailbreaks Pork Sandwich! Yum

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The extra tables outside.

Clinch Mountain

3.8(38 reviews)

25.2 mi

Excellent view. The interior needs updating and more options on the menu. I had a brownie that…read moretasted more like cake than a brownie. Would go again.

The food was delicious! I had fried chicken. It was a large boneless breast with country gravy. I…read moregot okra and mashed potatoes as my sides. I was a little surprised at the mashed potatoes because it was clearly a baked potato that had been smashed and buttered but it was actually very tasty. The chicken was delicious! The okra was good but a little undercooked. My husband had the Philly steak sandwich and he said it was great. He got fries which were crinkle cut (clearly frozen). I hate crinkle fries so I would have been sad if I'd gotten them but he likes them so all was well. The server was friendly. It was about an hour from closing when we got there. An extremely rude man and woman came in after us. They were picky and demanding. This is a roadside diner, not a five star restaurant. They cook things the way they cook them. You shouldn't go in asking for every little thing to be special made. The server was polite and accommodating to the rude people. I wanted to say something but there was no one else there so I didn't want to make any more problems for the server or cook. Like I said, it's a roadside diner and it looks like it. You're not going for the decor. The food and the view are why you go there. I'll definitely go back!

The jacuzzi!

Pancakes! The size of a medium pizza. Absolutely delicious!!!

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The porch and the sky!

The Butchers Pub

3.3(39 reviews)

9.8 mi

I stopped by The Butchers Pub with my friends to have a few birthday drinks. The bartender was so…read moresweet and helpful as I was asking lots of questions about the TN moonshine. They stocked nearly 20 different flavors for sale as a shot. I tried the peach and loved it! I was served a peach in the shot glass which I thought was a nice touch. Pineville is a small town and this is a local bar. I cannot speak to the food as we did not eat here. The ambiance was cozy and the locals were nice. There was a small patio out back if you wanted to have your drink outside. But there were no chairs. The restroom was clean and I really loved the private booths near the bar. The walls of the booths went all the way up to the ceiling. You will also notice the Irish influence throughout the bar.

This is weird because I came at lunch with a friend. Because I am not from around here and it was a…read more"pub" I wanted to try the fish and chips. This was a "nah for me dawg". The chips were good. The fish tasted too "fishy". So I am under the impression that good fish tastes like the ocean and bad fish tastes "fishy". This tasted too fishy for me. While I recommend eating her, I do not recommend the fish and chips. The server suggested the Ruben egg rolls and the burgers. I would choose those next time.

Irish Nacho's

Pub Salad

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Arjay Duck

The Table Coffee House

4.8(28 reviews)

0.9 mi

I absolutely love this place. It's a very cozy nook in Middlesboro and is quite famous among…read morestudents and locals for quality breakfast and lunch. It's a family-owned restaurant with homemade delicious pastries and good dessert. The service is amazing and very homie. It also has a nice patio.

This place is . I could not recommend this place more highly! The atmosphere 10+, the staff 10+,…read moreTHE FOOD ! Not just worth the stop... totally worth ANY DRIVE!!! The coffee is amazing! Had a breakfast pizza and WOW!!! So good!

Dessert and coffee bar

Double order of biscuits and gravy and double order of French toast.

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Judy S.

3 years ago

I used to dine there for breakfast every morning. But the food servings have been inconsistent and service not like it used to be.

Christopher Y.

7 years ago

TERRIBLE TO GO SERVICE!!!! Waited 15 minutes for an order after I gave it 30 minutes (when I called in the order)

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