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.

I will always remember going to Clarence's when I was a little boy when it was in Unicoi now here…read morein Erwin still so good. Great diner food great banana split the only unfortunate thing about living in Erwin is that everything's closed on Sunday so definitely check it out during the week I always get the roast beef platter real good

Engle's is a staple in the community, plus their food is pretty good. My favorite is the hamburger…read moresteak dinner with fries - yum. Nice peaceful inside without the fuss. Give them a try!

It is what it is; an old time (maybe even historic now) roadside restaurant serving fast food fare…read more No pretending to be something exotic. McDonald's, Hardee's, and their ilk may be newer, shinier, and closer to the Interstate, but, in my opinion, no more competent, convenient, or clean. Bonus: what's-her-name enjoyed a private conversation at Engles with quiet music in the background instead of the head-pounding recorded pandemonium that typically emanates from every orifice in the ceiling of most restaurants and bars.

Food and service are always great! I love stopping in whenever I'm in the area. Perfect spot to…read morerelax and enjoy a book, good conversation, or just the atmosphere.

Great coffee and sandwiches. Service is super and space is inviting and clean. Always enjoy a stop…read moreduring my trips to SC.

Just had breakfast here for the first time this morning. I had the biscuit and gravy with bacon,…read morescrambled eggs and added a side of cheddar rounds. My husband had the pancakes. The pancakes were just ok.... They made the batter as we ordered it so it didn't have time to absorb the flour so it wasn't all that good. He said he would try a burrito next time. I loved my biscuits and gravy. The gravy was a darker color but the sausage was so flavorful and it was light in pepper which I like because I don't like pepper. The biscuit was a really great size and fluffy. The bacon is not thick cut but still Crispy and good, eggs were cooked nicely. Now on to the cheddar rounds..... I try these all over but these are the absolute closest you will get to the Pals version. They were lacking the season salt which would have made them taste like Pals. Over all I was very happy and will definitely be back!!! Also the prices were good (pic of menu (included)

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 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!

Stopped in here to grab a bite to wrap up our day of exploring. There was a very long wait, but we…read morewere table to get seats at the bar. Bar tender provided menus, and checked back on us after a few minutes to take order. They've got a good menu with pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and a good variety of entrees (seafood, steak, chicken, pasta), basically, they've got something for everyone. Not being too hungry, but knowing we needed something, we decided to just split an order of the pulled pork nachos. The food came out fairly quickly, looked and tasted great. They did not skimp on toppings. Staff was friendly, food was good, only complaint is it was very dark inside, and surprisingly loud in the restaurant, I can't imagine being there with live music, I assume it would be impossible to have a conversation.

Excellent service from Stuart; but all staff were exceptionally helpful. The menu sure pleased…read morethis couple from the West.

Excellent food and excellent service. Restaurant in the middle of downtown Ashville which is also…read morea nice walk. The inside is also very nice. Highly recommend to give it a visit.

What is not to love?! All of their menu items are phenomenal. From the wedge salad to the stuffed…read moredates. The atmosphere is great as well. Perfect little date spot if not a bit pricey.

Hit after hit with this menu. This is the a very culinarily creative menu, especially for the area,…read moreand it paid off. This restaurant is like a mix of appalachia, middle eastern cuisine, and european techniques. The corn dogs were good, but not the table's favorite. Everyone raved the fresh ricotta with the roasted currants and pine nuts on fresh bread. The mushroom terrine was my mom's favorite dish of the night. The beef keema curry was delicious and a perfectly hearty winter meal. I loved the lamb hand pie, and the puff pastry was perfect and the filling had lovely warm spices. The beef tartare was different from what you may expect, but it was really good when you had a bite of everything, especially the sourdough chips. The ambiance could be best described as a hipster hunting lounge. It felt clean, the chairs were comfortable. Our server was really sweet and she was very knowledgeable about the menu. I look forward to coming back and seeing what's new!

There's something about our favorite unassuming gem in Asheville--HomeGrown--that just gets us. The…read morebuttermilk chicken breast smothered in mushroom gravy, the sesame greens that somehow taste both familiar and new... a little piece of the South with a twist. And honestly? Sometimes it all tastes better eaten in the car, seat warmers on, sharing bites with my best friend.

We stopped here for lunch while in town for a concert. Not impressive from outside but food was…read moredelish! Support local, this is a great lunch spot!

We love this place! It's so cozy and every one is so friendly. The food never disappoints and the…read moreservice is spot on. It's definitely worth the beautiful drive.

This was a great experience and exactly what I expected. The service and food was amazing. I would…read morehighly recommend the Arancinis to start and the chicken paparmigiana for an entrée. If I want so go i would have ordered a dessert. I will definitely be back!!

Mid City Grill was one of the big places for me and my wife to check out while we were in Johnson…read moreCity . We didn't know that there was another one in Kingsport but the one in Johnson City was the one we needed to go to regardless. Staff here was absolutely friendly and was knowledgeable about their food items. The vegan section is absolutely comprehensive and the portion size and as well as the prices are absolutely incredible with fair prices and big portions. This place stays open pretty late as well. Done again was a blast though the interior needs to be remodeled in some way or shape. Restrooms weren't too bad at all either. Be careful of one of the steps because it's a steep step where you might fall. Overall, I was very satisfied with a visit here and I left absolutely full. This place also has great kids deals too.

Mid City Grill is a vibe. No-frills joint that specializes in just about anything from the grill,…read moreparticularly burgers. They also have a massive vegan menu, which surprised me. The place was clean (think Waffle House clean) and the servers were friendly and hustling to make it happen. Opted for the Classic Burger and Johnson City Pork Dip with cheese fries. All of it was good but the burger in particular was great. Worth a stop if you're downtown and jonesing for a burger and some local charm.