So we decided (mostly because my wife knew somehow they had Prime Rib on Friday nights) to head…read morehere for what we call Linner. Anyway, we knew we liked their lunch offerings and had a hankering for the rib. Let me tell you - excellent cut of meat, served promptly by Alexis and we were very happy. Needless to say we'll be back! Thanks to all....

Unfortunately one of my go-to places has fallen down in quality and value. We recently went in for…read morethe Friday night special of Prime Rib, it's normally perfect. This time the quality seems poor. I also ordered a rib eye cooked medium-rare, and it was really undercooked. The most disappointing aspect was the portions on the side dishes. Previously they were perfect and now it seems like you get a half serving. Dinner for two with a couple of local beers was over $130. I guess I'll be cooking at home more often.

Off the chart!! Will be back to try the food menu…read more Whiskey menu is fun and the live music was enjoyable

Very Scottish feeling, you know exactly what you're in for. Thankfully we could seat ourselves and…read moretry for a quiet corner as it's quite loud. Food is pretty good pub fare, a bit of a greasy spoon, but done well. Maybe I was starving but I really enjoyed the burger. The poutine was good, but not the Canadian version I prefer. Unpopular opinion: I wasn't a fan of the *surprise* in the women's restroom. I don't approve of objectifying either gender. I think I ended up in the tamest stall, but overheard what's in the others. As far as I know, there is not a female version of this in the men's restroom. (The man at the table next to us investigated.)

My partner and I are hard to please. This place is hands down AMAZING. Service was top tier, food…read morewas top tier, atmosphere was top tier. I would absolutely recommend that you stop here. Recommended plates: Carolina Gold, French Dip, Fried Pickles, Gouda Grits, Fries

Red Fox was Great! Good food…read moreGood Service Good Ambiance Ok prices...if I lived closer I'd definitely go again!

Do not let the location detour you because it's next to a gas station!…read more This diner is a well hidden gem off interstate 40!! We stopped for brunch and had delicious locally sourced breakfast ingredients. Some of their ingredients are also made in house. The meal was light, amazing, and my kiddos requested to stop back if we drove through again!

I know the place was busy but we were ignored for over 10 minutes until I finally left.read more

Fun experience in downtown Waynesville. This is a Western NC version of updated southern cuisine…read more Our server was knowledgeable and helpful, sharing info on all the options. The restaurant is a large open space, consistent with the Hall in the name, but it wasn't overly loud on a Saturday night. We enjoyed pimento cheese and tomato pie as appetizers and thought the Duck duo was the standout dish. Worth a try.

We went for dinner here over the holidays and had a very nice time!…read more Service was lackluster - I don't think he could have cared much less. But the ambiance is nice, the cocktails are very lovely and the food is excellent. I had a catfish special that was wonderful. I expected the beet salad to have more beets- it was more of an arugula salad with beets- but it was tasty. Others enjoyed duck and the pork chop. I'd definitely return next time we're in town.

I ate here with a large family group…read more The atmosphere is nothing fancy but service was very friendly and we were all very happy with our food.

Best part about The Trailhead was the service - our waitress was very attentive and sweet!…read more The food was a variety of bar foods and we ordered four different appetizers which were all decent. The drinks were nothing to write home about...not great tasting but had alcohol haha.

The food is superb and while we hqve heard of cathead biscuits before, these were small dog-sizes…read moreones and delicious! The waitress was courteous and on the spot with coffee and water. The meal delivery was surprisingly quick given the packed house. Waitress offered takeout coffee which was a very nice touch of the Southern hospitality everyone demonstrated.

We stopped at The Buttered Biscuit during our cross-country road trip from South Carolina heading…read moretoward Knoxville and it made for a filling break in the drive. I ordered the chicken sandwich with a side of potato salad, while my wife got the egg breakfast with a biscuit. The chicken sandwich was generous--two full chicken breasts piled on fresh bread with good seasoning and flavor. The potato salad had a nice homemade taste that rounded out the meal. My wife's egg breakfast came with a huge, warm biscuit that was impressively fluffy and satisfying after hours on the road. Service was friendly and the place had that welcoming small-town diner vibe. The portions were definitely hearty, which worked well for travelers.

I remember telling my wife the last time we were here that if I could build my dream cabin-it would…read morebe the Balsam here at the lovely and cozy Swag. Two bathrooms, two steam showers, sauna, living room with fireplace, outdoor balcony with fireplace and shower, and it's right across the fence from our nations most popular park-Great Smokey Mountains National Park. We walked right out our door to hike. Nearby trials take you to waterfalls, waterwheels, and the spectacular panoramics from atop Gooseberry Knob or Hemphill Bald. We returned from one of our hikes just in time for the Swag's stellar bbq picnic. That leads nicely to the food and service which is as good as it comes-and frankly what you can expect from a Relais and Chateau. Tables with your names for breakfast and dinner, nightly bites during happy hour, and even lunches to go for your adventures. Which, for us even included horseback riding at the nearby stables. Naturally, they were waiting for us when our ride ended in one of their electric fleet of Volvos to whisk us back up the windy road into a vacation of our dreams!

We have just enjoyed a wonderful fifth annual July visit to The Swag to celebrate our 56th wedding…read moreanniversary. The Swag is a premier lodge nestled on a mountainside in the Smoky Mountains high over Waynesville NC. It offers spectacular views, immediate access to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park by simply walking through a gap in the fence outside the main lodge, fine dining, pickleball courts, a spa, and a small gym and pool. An expert naturalist is often in residence and conducts a variety of activities, including organized hikes, talks about wildlife (bears, coyotes, bioluminescence and other interesting aspects of the natural world).  Other activities include a presentation on coffee making by their barista and wine tasting sessions. But if all you want to do is just have a wonderful place to  relax and enjoy being in the great outdoors, The Swag is one of the best places you can go. The Swag is a Relais and Chateaux resort so accommodations are excellent and range from a comfortable, well furnished bedroom for two to a cabin suitable for an entire family. À la carte breakfasts, packaged lunches (including backpacks and water bottles if needed), and four-course dinners are included in the daily rates. The lunch and dinner menus change daily, but dinner entree choices typically include beef, seafood, poultry and vegetarian options. On Wednesdays and Saturdays there is a mountain top lunch picnic with abundant food. Thursday evening is barbecue night. Food at The Swag is locally sourced and quality standards are exceptionally high.  Service at The Swag is truly exceptional. Every employee is focused on making sure all of your needs are met. The kitchen tries to accommodate any special requests. Much of the resort's clientele return year after year, and guests are automatically offered a return reservation for the same time and accommodation next year at the time of checkout. This is great for established clients and has allowed The Swag to build a large band of loyal followers, including us, but this does make it harder for first-timers to get a reservation for a time and accommodation they would like. My advice is just keep trying!  We got our first reservation after many tries when someone cancelled while we were on the phone with the lodge trying to get one. Tradition means a lot at The Swag, and that is a good thing. My only suggestion to them is to consider adding an à la carte section to the dinner menu as many other fine dining establishments do. It would give the kitchen more opportunity to try out dishes before adding them to the prix fixe choices and allow guests who may not want a full four course dinner every night an alternative. I realize that this would complicate the traditional pricing scheme, but that should be manageable.

We split burgers, fries, and wings. Overall, the food was great and the fries were insane.read more

Wife said the Burger was off the hook! My Chicken Philly was really good as well…read more Going to try to get back for the pizza because it looked really good.

The food was delicious! I ordered the Mama's Mac along with one of their seasonal beers, and…read moreeverything was cooked perfectly. We sat outside, and the weather was just right. The atmosphere was clean and inviting, with a nice crowd, and they even had karaoke going on that night, which made it even more fun. Our waiter was great--very attentive, checked on us throughout our meal, and made sure we had everything we needed. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. We really enjoyed our experience at Daddy Mac's Down Home!

4.5/5 stars. Our first time here, we were drawn in because…read moreof the BBQuterie board (genius idea, love it!!). Mama Mac (BBQterie board)- Brisket was cooked perfectly, but did not have much flavor or seasoning. Pulled pork was my favorite of what we had- that was seasoned wonderfully and cooked perfect. The wings (dry rubbed and smoked) were yum. Collards were good. Baked beans were good but super sweet. Cole slaw was nothing special. Pickles were super sweet as well. The BBQ sauces were great we tried all 3. Our favorite was the cheerwine one. They were out of 2 appetizers and potato salad which was supposed to come with the barbequterie board, so they let us choose what to sub it with. We picked cowboy caviar which ended up being okay, not much flavor there. The salad in a jar was good, you dump it into a bowl yourself. The jar was great because everything on the salad was portioned perfectly! Loved the chicken in the salad too. Only waited a few minutes for a table at 2:30p on a Sunday holiday weekend. There is an attached free parking lot and we were able to get a spot, but when we left there were no spots left and someone was waiting for our spot. There is street parking as well.