I was in Hot Springs for a couple of days on section hike of the Appalachian Trail. I stopped in to…read moreeat 3 different meals there over the course of three days. Day 1: Lunch. Another hiker and I decided to stop in as we got to town and have a late lunch. It had been a couple of days since we'd had town food and we were tired and hungry. The first thing I noticed was the wait to be seated. We waited about 20 minutes, and once we got to the dining area, there were several empty tables. Once we're seated and ordered, the food came out timely and was delicious. I had a cheeseburger and the cherry cobbler with ice cream. Day 2: Breakfast. Since the food was good, we decided to go back for breakfast again the next day. Again, there was a wait to be seated. We were a group of 5 so we expected there might be a wait. The waitress was friendly and our orders were placed quickly. it did take a while for the food to come out from the kitchen. I had a country breakfast plate with ham. Again the food was delicious. Day 3: Supper. We had a relatively short wait to be seated this time. We were seated and asked for some water. It took over 20 minutes to get the water. Finally a different waitress came out and took our order. I ordered the hungry hiker challenge. It is a cheeseburger with three 8-ounce burger patties on it. The menu says if you finish you get some free cobbler. While we were waiting for our food we noticed that a local who came in and sat down after we were seated had already been served and was done eating before our food arrived. I finished the burger, and some of the other patron's noticed and congratulated me. When the waitress arrived she asked if we needed anything else. I asked if the free cobbler came with ice cream on it. She said no, so I ordered ice cream to go with my cobbler. It was a peach that day. Again, the food was delicious. The main thing that I notice about the restaurant was that despite having great food, service was pretty slow. One of the hikers I ate with noticed that the waitresses seemed to have to seat the customers, take the orders, deliver the food, clean the tables, and handle the check-out at the end of the meals. It seems like the service would have been much quicker if they had someone handling the seating, check-out's, and possibly bussing and cleaning tables. The worst part of the experience was the long waits to be seated and for the food to come out. The food itself was great and I found the servers and other customers to be friendly. The furnishings were clean with a 1960's diner feel. Overall, I would hesitate to go back if I were in a hurry of any kind. If time is no object, the food is great.

While staying at Broadwing Farms, Smoky Mountain Diner was recommended to us. Not only was the food…read moreamazing, the entire experience was so nostalgic that I'm looking forward to booking another stay in Hot Springs again soon and enjoying more meals here. Next time, I'm leaving room for pie. I don't believe we had just one waitress. It seems that in this quaint little Diner, everyone is looked after and checked on as a whole by staff. My Ball jar of sweet tea was never any less than half full, and that sweet tea was *chef's kiss*. We both decided on the meatloaf, and I opted for cornbread, green beans and pickled beets. I felt like I had been transported back in time and was being fed by my great great grandmother. Sounds a bit dramatic, I know. But I haven't had cornbread, meatloaf or beets like this in so many years. It did not taste like restaurant food, it tasted like home cooking. We're already planning our next little "run away from life and parenthood" to Hot Springs, and Smoky Mountain Diner is top of the "will definitely visit again" list. Thank you for treating us like family.

We stopped in after checking out Rock Creek Park, and coming from South Jersey I have to say you…read morenailed that cheesesteak!! But I would rename it the Jersey Cheesesteak because even Philly people know Jersey is where you find the good ones... and now in Erwin.

My husband and I think this might have the best food. The women in the kitchen were fast to make…read moreorders and so polite. Best subs by far we have ever had. Onion rings and kids chicken tenders were a big hit! Ranch was unbelievable good.

Pops place is a great restaurant with nice friendly staff, food is amazing and you will definitely…read morewant to come back.

Tried the breakfast two times now. I have to give 5 plus stars based on quality, friendliness and…read morequant place to eat. Small but homey comfort food. Owner and daughter are friendly and all contribute their own recipes. The sweet cream pancakes are good and very large. Biscuits are always made fresh daily, Fluffy and big. I got sausage egg and biscuit. Had two sausage on it, well worth $4.00. If you are passing through Chuckey, I'd suggest trying them out if you love southern home style food.​

Everything I have tried here is so good. Cute sit down diner with really good food. Everyone that…read moreworks there is super nice!

I love love love love local Great space. Old Wendy's…read morebuilding with beautiful mountains rolling out the big windows. Friendly staff!! The original restaurant was up the old road towards JC in the little town of Unicoi. It burned down when the blow torch used to blacktop the parking lot got to close to the building.

The food here was insanely good. The service was magnificent, my waitress was extremely attentive…read morewith a very bright attitude and i would consider the service i received the best service i've ever gotten anywhere. The food was fast, and let me tell you, INCREDIBLE! The jalapeño burger was downright delicious, if you know a good burger you WILL be pleased. As for the tenderloin biscuit, one of the best biscuits to ever touch my tastebuds and the tenderloin was perfection! Nothing was dry and everything tasted fresh, everything tasted beyond my expectations. The ambiance was so comfortable, I felt at home. As soon as I walked in I knew my lunch would be a great experience from the setting alone. I wish I could give it 6/5 stars, and this is coming from someone who does not typically leave reviews.

I had the mushroom Swiss burger, curly fries and side salad. My husband had country fried steak,…read moregreen beans, mashed potatoes and a side salad. The food was amazing. The burger was cooked perfectly with plenty of mushrooms. My husband really enjoyed his meal as well. The service was superb! The restaurant is older but still in great condition and clean. We will be back the next time we are in Unicoi!

Had a great meal here with my mother while I was in town visiting. The staff looks young but they…read morewere real professionals. Food was delicious and well plated. Erwin has a real gem here.

We stopped by The Red Fork while we were in Erwin, and overall, it was an okay experience…read more Our server, Allison, was excellent. She was very friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout our meal, and the restaurant itself has a really nice atmosphere and decor. As for the food, though, it was pretty average. We started with the cornbread, which unfortunately was pretty dry. We also tried the burger, chicken sandwich, and Reuben sandwich. Everything was fine, but nothing really stood out or left us wanting more. I'd definitely give The Red Fork a try if you're in Erwin, especially for the atmosphere and friendly service. For us, though, the food was just okay and didn't quite live up to the rest of the experience.

The food is always fresh. The waitresses are friendly. I…read morealways enjoy going there. They have great green beans!!

Yes, a 4 star country kitchen with an extensive menu and two delightful women who run the place…read more The hours very by the day if the week. The serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner depending on the day. It's a little disconcerting when you pull up to my the entrance and slightly more as you step in the dining room. But the place, though worn, is spotlessly clean. The food that they prepare is all scratch made to order. So don't be impatient it's well worth the wait. My wife had corn dogs and fries. The corn dogs had a wonderful crunchy cornmeal crust that reminded me of my childhood (I'm pushing 70). I had the patty melt that had a very tasty yet unknown cheese that was so melty that I loved the sandwich. This place is a little out of the way but if you are anywhere near Johnson City it's worth the effort.

We have been coming here for years and I'm so glad they recovered and rebuilt after the flood…read more Their patio on the creek is absolutely the best. The service has always been great when we visit. Their fried mozzarella sticks were some of the best I've ever tried! This place is a staple of Hot Springs.

This place is awesome! We came on Friday for lunch and were seated right away. The food is…read moredelicious. If you order a side of tots, you'll get this huge basket! The staff is friendly and even thanked us for visiting Hot Springs.