I heard (maybe through YELP) that the biscuits here were THE BEST in town. And in the cool of the…read moremorning, we decided to see for ourselves. We were not disappointed. We have not experienced their brunch or dinner, but did also stop in one day for an afternoon cocktail and appetizer. Every time we've been in, the interactions with the staff speak volumes about the quality of food and ambiance. The bartender not only told us about the unique syrups made in-house, she gave us a taste test of some of the best. We will definitely be back next year.

As many of you know, Bistro Roca recently suffered a devastating fire. While their beloved…read morerestaurant is out of commission, they've found a temporary home at the Hellbender Bed & Breakfast, where they're serving dinner and continuing to do what they do best: make some seriously fantastic food! My wife and I recently stopped in for an early dinner, bringing our four-legged dining companion along to enjoy the patio. And let me tell you, the experience was excellent from start to finish! We weren't particularly hungry, so we decided to share a wedge salad and a steak. Sometimes sharing a meal means sacrificing a little satisfaction. Not this time! Everything was absolutely phenomenal! The steak was cooked beautifully, the flavors were spot-on, and the entire meal left us wishing we'd brought bigger appetites. Of course, there's always room for dessert! We wrapped things up with a warm cookie served in a cast-iron skillet, which was the perfect sweet ending to an already wonderful meal. The cocktails were flavorful and definitely didn't skimp on the spirits! The atmosphere was lively, relaxed, and welcoming, and the service was excellent throughout our visit. Even with the change in scenery, Bistro Roca clearly hasn't missed a beat. But let's be clear about the most important thing: THE FOOD WAS HITTING! It's wonderful to see a local restaurant bounce back from such an unfortunate event, especially when they're still delivering the kind of quality and hospitality that makes people want to return. If you've been a fan of Bistro Roca, or even if you've never had the pleasure, I highly recommend making your way to their temporary home for dinner. Support a great local restaurant, enjoy a fantastic meal, and remind yourself why places like this are worth celebrating. To those about to nosh, WE ARE ENVIOUS OF YOU!

We are just home from our second stay at the Horton and have already booked another…read more -The rooms are gorgeous, with comfortable beds and pillows and luxury appointments. Beautiful natural stone everywhere. Note that the website offers photos of each room and you can book the room you prefer. -The staff are wonderful: Brianna the bartender, Kat the "breakfast wizard", and all the front desk and other staff. Personable, always up for good conversation, really committed to excellent service. -Continental breakfast is next-level with treats from Stick Boy bakery. If you're lucky to be there on a day when there are lemon lavender scones - don't miss them. -A parking lot in downtown Boone! With a back door leading to it! -Walking distance to Mast Store, Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, App State campus, school logo shops, restaurants and breweries, and much more. -A rooftop bar with gorgeous views, also excellent just for sitting and sunning anytime. The indoor bar area is beautiful and comfortable as well. We have nothing but good things to say. It's a wonderful hotel and we feel welcomed like family there. HIGHLY recommended!

We stayed in one of their dog friendly room. It cost $50 extra a day to bring your dog. The room…read morewas near the back entrance. Which was nice to let her in and out quickly. The room walls are thin so we heard a lot of noise from the outside waking us up early in the morning. You also have to pay for parking at 25 a night but there was a lot of construction making it difficult to get our car out. I know not the hotels fault but definitely keep that in mind. They had really nice robes. They also had a sound machine in the room. We had a thing on the wall that would randomly flash at night and beep. We had issues with the bathroom. The door would not close all the way and We could not get hot water when we tried to shower late at night. We had to go to the front desk and they had to call maintenence which took a bit to work through the issue. Eventually they got the hot water back but an annoying time waster. They discount our stay at 10% for the issue. The breakfast was really nice full of local pastries. The staff was so nice and friendly. The lobby area and bar was super nice and had a cute vibe. The roof top is super pretty at nice with nice fire pits. The staff was super friendly. I would have rated a 4 star but the price was high plus the issues we had knocked it down a star.

Food was okay. They were a little understaffed. It's a nice quick meal if you live or vacation in…read moreLand harbor (or like to golf). I had a burger (no bun--I'm doing low carb) and a brat (also no bun). Burger was pretty good but the brat had a hard piece (possibly a piece of bone?). My son had the 5 taco special for 9.99 and enjoyed them. My husband had a bacon burger and chili cheese fries and liked it also.

Pretty sure the guy who served us our food was stoned out of his mind. Took forever and the food…read morewas mid. Way overpriced for what it is.

During a one-week stay in the area with my family, we chose to dine at The Table at Crestwood based…read moreon its reputation and pricing, expecting a more elevated overall experience. The ambiance is pleasant, with a nice setting and attractive views, but ultimately nothing memorable or distinctive enough to justify the positioning or cost. The food was acceptable, yet uninspiring. For the price point, we expected more refinement, creativity, and depth of flavor. The menu itself is very limited, offering few choices, which further amplifies expectations, unfortunately, those expectations were not met. The service was friendly, and the staff was courteous; however, the experience lacked polish and professionalism. The service felt casual and inconsistent with what one would expect from a restaurant in this price range. The wine list is minimal, with very few compelling selections, and the bar program is underwhelming. Cocktails and offerings feel basic, again falling short of what the pricing and setting suggest. Overall, this is an okay dining experience, but not one that aligns with its cost or reputation. With stronger culinary execution, a more thoughtful menu and wine selection, and improved service standards, it could meet expectations, but in its current state, it does not.

Horrible experience! We came here for our friends 60th birthday expecting a fine dining…read moreexperience. It was anything but! We had 630 reservations. Waitress informed us they were "Out of filet" which was what 4 out of 6 of us wanted. We were told there was prime rib, so we ordered that. It came out looking and tasting like a leather shoe. It was NOT prime rib, I believe it was some type of beef, but have no idea what. It was very thin and over cooked. My friend was told she could not order it medium rare, only medium or medium well. We were all so turned off by the appearance but we tasted it. Awful! We informed the waitress that we wanted to speak to a MGR, there was not one on duty. The staff seemed young and a bit inexperienced. One of the other waitresses told us she had called a manager and they told us to pay 50% of the bill and would contact me the following day to discuss further, I told them we would pay for our pre dinner drinks and take care of the waitress but refused to pay for the food because it was not what we ordered and was awful. Such a disappointment to be looking forward to a special celebration and have this type of experience!

Had lunch here on Tuesday, for our 52 wedding anniversary and the food was outstanding as usual…read more Sara L. Was our server and she was outstanding. Worth your time if you are in the area.

This restaurant is an experience and the service is great, HOWEVER... family style is fine but…read morethere is sooooo much wasted food there. The only things u can take home with you have to be wrapped in a napkin. So if someone at your table wants more of anything the whole serving is wasted. It's probably great for a group, but for a couple, it's too much and too expensive.

Local. Authentic. Perfect Reuben sandwich. I loved that they had two radlers in stock. Very home…read morein Tennessee feeling. Close to the appalachian trail. Also , a hostel with occasional live music. Winner all the way around. tons of seating on premises but bar itself doesn't have much in the way of seating. Bartender is personable but not intrusive. Very casual with farm critters like chicken and rabbits roaming yard.

Great place. The owners are friendly and helpful, the selection of craft beers is amazing and the…read moreatmosphere is relaxing.

Cute little place in Blowing Rock. Clean and comfy bed. Staff was great. Last minute stay was a…read moregood surprise.

Back when my folks were traveling the USA, they used to call The Blowing Rock Inn a "motor lodge"…read more Simple fair at a good price. Not much has changed in 40 years - the Blowing Rock Inn's rooms are very clean, simply appointed, and at a great price. Internet is included and worked well. Staff changed the towels each day without having to be asked - a service I miss since Covid. Comfy bed. Keurig works fine. Friendly staff. Love the screen doors on the rooms - nice to see outside. We will come back again for sure!!

Beautiful resort nestled in the mountains with ponds sprinkled here n there; lush greenery;…read morewinding roads and various amenities! We stayed in a 2 bed 2 bath unit actually reserved through Airbnb but was serviced through the resort all the same! Our unit was nice! A bit dated here n there mainly in the bathrooms but very nice overall. We didn't really eat on site except for carryout breakfast a couple of mornings so can't really speak to that. It has a family run laid back vibe with a "community cat ". lol I would definitely stay here again. We got confused trying to find the right unit as the map was a bit confusing but aside from that no other complaints!

Food: ordered a hot chocolates. It was tasty…read more Service: the waitress was incredibly nice and super friendly and spent time talking to us and telling us about the resort. Ambiance: located in resort but there is a small restaurant and bar area. Parking: plenty of parking since it was located in the hotel.