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    Great burger place in the mountains off the beaten path!! It's worth the scenic drive to check it out.

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    Dave's is always a pleasure and he has some ink pens with commemorative rattle snakes that are gorgeous.

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    Dave's is a wonderful local resource, the food is fantastic, and it's a favorite stop for those riding the Rattler!

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    Smoky Mountain Diner

    Smoky Mountain Diner

    4.3
    (115 reviews)
    8.8 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Dining area.
    Dining area.
    Lunch on Day 1.
    Lunch on Day 1.
    Specials board.

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    Specials board.
    Stack House

    Stack House

    4.3
    (200 reviews)
    18.6 mi
    $$

    I haven't ate here in a couple of years and the food (the food I had) has went downhill. I also…read moredidn't know that they had lost their alcohol license which was a major bummer. For the appetizer I had the Double Dipper. The spinach dip lacked any flavor and the pimento cheese was ok. The bread points were just drowned in butter. The cucumbers were slimy and thinly sliced. Also it came with celery which I don't eat at all. The menu said fresh vegetables. I should have asked. My fault there. I got the French Broad Burger which was pretty good considering. Sweet potato fries were good too. The service was amazing! Everyone was so friendly!!! Went early on Saturday evening and unlike before it was slow but with the amount that was there it was a great little chatter time! I love the view of Main Street and the charming little mason jar lights.

    If you visit or live in this area you'll definitely need to come here. The inside was warm with…read morewood everywhere and the staff were all super friendly. They're still working on getting their alcohol license so there was no beer to drink, sadly but the food made up for the loss of it. My wife ordered the fried mushrooms which she didn't like but I thought they were good with a slight crunch and then creamy insides with an earthy flavor. We split the brisket sliders withe sweet potato fries and the brisket had a good flavor to it but I recommend getting their house BBQ sauce that was sweet with a fruity flavor but also made with veggies like carrots. It was excellent and I brought some home. What a great find for our outing here.

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    Big Bailey Burger.  A Cheddar cheese burger with cole slaw, pickle, pulled pork drenched in our homemade Beer-B-Q sauce, and and Onion ring
    Big Bailey Burger. A Cheddar cheese burger with cole slaw, pickle, pulled pork drenched in our homemade Beer-B-Q sauce, and and Onion ring
    Our Mt. Mitchell Burger. A double burger stuff with bacon and homemade pimento cheese, fried egg, lettuce, tomato and onion
    Our Mt. Mitchell Burger. A double burger stuff with bacon and homemade pimento cheese, fried egg, lettuce, tomato and onion
    Our Blue Ridge Brisket sandwich. Our slow cooked brisket drenched in our Beer-B-Q sauce with bleu cheese, roasted garlic and an onion ring

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    Our Blue Ridge Brisket sandwich. Our slow cooked brisket drenched in our Beer-B-Q sauce with bleu cheese, roasted garlic and an onion ring
    Americano Steak House

    Americano Steak House

    4.0
    (92 reviews)
    54.0 mi

    Our first visit to Americano Steakhouse over a year ago was a positive one, and we looked forward…read moreto dining there again. Last night we ate there with the same couple who dined with us the first time...and we all were quite disappointed, unfortunately. My husband and I shared the NY strip steak. There was a surprising amount of fat for this cut of meat, and the steak also had none of that delicious char you expect. It was a bit underdone for the medium we'd requested, but not too far off. Our friends fared worse. The husband ordered a rib eye and deemed it "just ok." The wife ordered a filet cooked medium and it came out completely rare. She tried eating around the edges but left most of her steak untouched (I would have sent mine back to the kitchen if I were her, but my friend is wary of sending meat back; she said she was afraid it would then be overcooked). Her broccolini side dish was so undercooked that it was basically raw, so she didn't eat that either. The french fries and baked potato were fine, and our server was capable and pleasant. However, given the overall experience, we won't be back. That type of meal is handled much better by Stonewall's in Banner Elk.

    Sad..... I have eaten here many times and am happy that our little town has a nice restaurant…read more.... tonight was different. We usually go through the week and have never encountered a busy night. The older lady hostess tonight was exceptionally rude. Meaner than anyone I have ever encountered working in a restaurant. It was very busy. The restaurant was very loud tonight and you couldn't even talk to the person beside you. Out of baked potatoes, bread and the drink refills were extremely slow. We had taken some guests and were embarrassed. The kids steak is consistently better than the adult steaks. Calamari was covered in a sweet sauce. The menu says only salt and pepper on the calamari. Positives: There is a great waitress there that we have had every time but tonight. She usually does a fantastic job. The chef is nice and comes out to greet guests, but I never have the heart to tell him that his steaks aren't good. We will be back...... all of this can be dealt with except the horrible hostess. If we go in again and she is there, we will probably walk right back out. Many people commented on her attitude.

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    Great bourbon selection!
    Great bourbon selection!
    Onion Petals
    Onion Petals
    Exterior of Americano is not what you expect when you review the menu. The inside is nice but not extravagant.

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    Exterior of Americano is not what you expect when you review the menu. The inside is nice but not extravagant.
    Green Tomato Grill

    Green Tomato Grill

    4.5
    (125 reviews)
    44.5 mi
    $$

    My Husband and I have received the Best Service we have EVER had here, in this Little Cozy…read morerestaurant located in Moorsburg, Tennessee. Off of 11W, you'll find the Green Tomato Grill. Where the atmosphere feels like Home and the service makes you feel like Family. Danielle was our server. She was Patient, and Exceptional at her job. She was welcoming, accommodating and personalable. We loved getting to Know Danielle! (Prayers for Caden!) She made sure my Husband and I were filled up on coffee and drinks while we were enjoying our Homecooked meal. I cannot Say ENOUGH good things about this Beyond Hospitable Waitress. Actually, the whole entire team that we met, were just absolutely BEYOND REMARKABLE. From the ARMY dude "Johnson" to Mrs. Freda who sat us and also gave us Great Conversation... I would be BEYOND proud of this Homey Restaurant, if I were it's Owner. Freda gave us the Amazing background on how this place came to be about 14 years ago. And you can just hear how proud she is of this Beautiful Hidden Gem and how far it has come. Thank you for Freda, for the Great Welcoming atmosphere. You're so warm and your Service is Wonderful. "JOHNSON"- We hope to one day see your coat of many colors... and we are hoping to see your "New and Improved Military Attire!!" Haha!! We loved hearing the employees bless each other with Good, Edifying Words. We did Not hear ONE swear word. It's SO Family Friendly. They gave our Son like 6 crayons to color with, and d they have high chairs. Everything on the menu sounded SO delicious. My Husbamd and I were given gift certificates for Our Anniversary, so we had decided to "treat ourselves" with the Fried Green Maters and the Spinach Articoke Dip! HOLY COW. Their Spinach Artichoke recipe is better than mine... And the Fried Green Maters were just ABSOLUTELY MINDBLOWING. (This was our first time ever trying them- EVER) The Creamy Mustard they give you with it is smooth and tangy. Whereas the Ranch based sauce was our Favorite and Packed with Flavor that just intensified the flavor of the Maters!!! Astounding. We have never ate such Great Food. (The Burps were just as good!! Haha! ) The Quality and Price of the food are beyond Enjoyable. And VERY LOW PRICED!! The Philly Cheese steak was wonderful and My Husbands Reuban was SO big he couldn't even wrap his mouth around it. Safe to say, we left SO full. And with 4 boxes of Leftovers. We Cannot WAIT to come back. Get your Loved Ones ain't Certificate, and Prepare to have your minds BLOWN. WE WILL BE BACK SOON AND WE Are REALLY looking forward to it. The food was so delectable, we were sad when all the leftovers were gone.NEVER ATE FOOD THAT TASTY OR EVER HAD REMARKABLE SERVICE LIKE THAT. THE FOOD WAS SO GOOD, We even tipped the cooks. We have never had food taste like that, and we have been thinking about it ever since we went. Loved the Signage and Christian Music. This Place is Perfect. God Bless the Owners, Cooks, and ALL the Staff here at this Restaurant. My Recommendations: -FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH THE SAUCES... YOU'LL BE THINKING ABOUT IT FOR DAYS!! - Spinach Artichoke Dip!! I have NO words... -Coffee was brewed Fresh and Hot with Robust Taste! -Hot Dogs (for kids) with the Mac N Cheese... our Son LOVED it!! -The Steak Tips, with Onions and Peppers. LITERALLY cooked to Perfection. -The Reuban Sandwich!! -Anything you get, I guarantee will be SO Delicious. Pros: -Great, Quiet Location. Easy to Find with Maps! -The Coffee was Fresh and Flavorful. -Every SINGLE staff member was Courteous, BEYOND Hospitable, and Attentive. Loved forming the Relationships we Did. -BEST SERVICE WE HAVE EVER HAD. -Plenty of Parking -Great Decor, Funny Sinage, very Clean and Welcoming. (We saw People cleaning and taking Pride in their Restaurant when we went) -CHEAP PRICES WITH QUALITY FOOD AND TASTE...I cannot brag on this enough!!! -Portion Sizes will BLOW. YOUR .MIND. (If the Taste and service doesn't do that already.) -Family & Friendly Atmosphere that holds strong to Family and Christian Virtues/Values. Cons: - WHAT IS A CON?!? We Can't WAIT to be back! God Bless!! -The Kanevski's

    So I ordered the pot roast with green beans and a side salad. I also ordered peanut butter pie and…read moretwo cookies. I would say definitely skip the cookies because they tasted extremely salty like they accidentally spilled some salt in there or something so I threw those away. The pot roast was very tasty but very salty. The peanut butter pie was amazing!

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    Interior
    Interior
    Peanut butter pie, delicious
    Peanut butter pie, delicious
    Cool decor and Cozy Seating

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    Cool decor and Cozy Seating
    Iron Horse Station

    Iron Horse Station

    4.3
    (179 reviews)
    9.0 mi
    $$

    Very welcoming Family Saloon/Inn ! Stopped here with my family coming off the AT and clean comfy…read morerooms along with the amazing food made this a special stay !! Highly recommended!!!

    The town of Hot Springs has been though so much since the flood. We live in TN and make the…read morepilgrimage to Hot Springs often to try to support the small businesses recovering after Helene. Iron Horse was always a favorite. It's now under new ownership and there are changes to the menu, but in a good way. It now has Asian items on the menu, which I'm excited to try next time. My husband and I had the smash burgers, which were excellent. The fries were crispy and delicious. My son had the 4 oz sirloin and collard greens. His steak was cooked perfectly and the collards were some of the best we have had! There is no liquor by the drink sales in Hot Springs, so I was impressed by the sake margarita. I'll be craving that again for sure! The ambiance of this place is different since the flood. I hated that the original bar, floors, and booths got destroyed, but they did a very good job with the decor. The bar is much bigger now and the space feels more open. This place is run by a sweet family that recently moved here. It seems like everyone pitches in. I'm excited to stay in the inn. I hope they do well so they can expand. We will definitely be back to support!

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    2nd Floor hotel
    2nd Floor hotel
    Fried green tomatoes. My husband hates regular tomatoes but loves these!
    Fried green tomatoes. My husband hates regular tomatoes but loves these!
    Iron Horse Station

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    Square Root

    Square Root

    4.2
    (667 reviews)
    37.8 mi
    $$

    Square Root just makes sense. We were so happy to have gotten a table on the patio at Square Root…read morefor a lunch in Brevard before we had to leave NC through Asheville to head home. A lot of cafes in and around the greater Asheville area have a similar vibe. Small, hip, no frills, friendly and welcoming. You'll notice all the framed rave reviews on the wall inside and the website boasts its 16 year reign as #1 restaurant in Brevard, and the menu definitely lives up. We started with the Bavarian Pretzel (which was actually recommended to us by the server at the chocolate shop across the alleyway.) It was very much the right way to go. The pretzel is adorned with several meats, slices of cheese, picked veggies (the pickled okra is amazing!) and some dipping sauces. You could come just for this, a few drinks and maybe another app and have a wonderful time! However you'd miss the delicious entrees. I got the Brunswick stew which was heavenly. My son loved his cedar plank salmon, said it was one of this favorite salmon preps he's ever had. The ambiance on the patio was pleasant with the hanging plants. The restaurant feels like a hidden gem as you have to travel one of the side alleys to find it. But locals seem to have no problem finding their award winning fave. If you're visiting town, this restaurant is definitely a winner. Plus there are some great shops to stroll nearby before or after.

    Square Root was very good; we started with fried green tomatoes with a spicy aoli and a large soft…read morepretzel with dipping sauces, cheeses and sliced meats. For dinner I had the southwest blackened chicken Cobb salad which was very good as well. Prices were a little up there, but not too crazy. Service was a little slow (they were pretty busy at the time we went) but the server was well educated on the menu. The restaurant was nicely appointed, comfortable and they have a separate room for their bar.

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    Square Root
    Fried green tomatoes & large soft pretzel plate with cheese, olives and meats (think charcuterie vibes).
    Fried green tomatoes & large soft pretzel plate with cheese, olives and meats (think charcuterie vibes).
    Patio seating. Half price bottle of wine night.

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    Patio seating. Half price bottle of wine night.

    Dave's209 - tradamerican - Updated August 2026

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