I stopped at The Red Fork in downtown Erwin while traveling from Atlanta to Northeast Tennessee for…read morea funeral, and I cannot say enough about the exceptional experience I had. I was traveling with my dog, who was a bit on edge from the long road trip and barked sporadically whenever people left the restaurant. Despite this, Aiden, my server, welcomed us with genuine kindness and patience. He was gracious, attentive, and completely unfazed by my dog's nerves, which made an already difficult day feel a little lighter. Because I was dining with my dog, I waited outside until the owner noticed me through the glass door. He immediately came out, warmly apologized for not seeing me sooner, and made sure we were comfortable. The apology was unnecessary -- if anything, it was definitely too cold to be dining outdoors, but I had no other option. Their hospitality made all the difference. As someone who lives in Atlanta, has dined at many excellent restaurants, and even wrote food reviews early in my career, I was genuinely blown away by the quality of the food. The wedge salad at The Red Fork is, without exaggeration, the best I have ever had. The fresh herbs, homemade dressing, and the addition of pickled onions created a layered, unexpected, and absolutely delicious flavor profile. I also loved the whipped pimento cheese served with what appeared to be homemade crackers and locally sourced chowchow. It was delightful -- one of those memorable bites you think about later. Their beer selection is also thoughtfully curated, representing a well‑balanced mix of local and regional craft brews -- IPAs, sours, lagers, and more. It's clear that care goes into every detail of the menu and beverage offerings, all locally sourced and seasonally influenced. I honestly can't believe such an outstanding restaurant exists in my hometown Tri‑Cities area. Between the exceptional food, the warm hospitality from both Aiden and the owner, and the overall welcoming atmosphere, The Red Fork provided the perfect end to a long and emotional day of travel. I will absolutely return, and I highly recommend it to anyone passing through or living nearby.

Great spot, super sweet server. Super friendly staff. And the food was incredible! Creative drinks,…read moreand a sweet little patio spot to sit outdoors and enjoy the view.the Parmesan dusted fries were amazing, the Parmesan was almost like heavenly cotton candy on top of those french fries. Also, not far off the interstate in case you are traveling and looking for a new experience.

Don't be discouraged by the long line. It goes quickly, and their fresh food is worth it. It's laid…read moreback and delicious. And FYI, you don't have to get back in line for another drink. We learned that after doing it the hard way. It's really good.

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.

Fantastically ran chain Deli, food was great, staff was outstanding, overall cleanliness super…read more Best McAlister's Deli I've ever eaten at. I would absolutely return. The king club was amazingly good, too huge, but very very good!

Fresh, simple, and convenient. I ordered the Strawberry Salad through the app and the whole…read moreexperience was seamless--easy ordering, quick prep, and ready right on time for pickup. The salad was fresh and well-balanced, with great flavor. Staff was courteous and efficient at pickup. A solid go-to for a quick, quality meal.

Picked up a few things. The dishes were really good. Excited to try more. Glad to have healthy to…read morego options in black mountain.

This is a take out place with prepared food item that are delicious. Everything except the salads,…read morewhich are tasty and fresh, you should heat up to eat. They also make salads to order when you are at the facility. The main business is meal delivery. But for us it was great to pick a healthy and great tasting lunch for hiking and picnic.

The Food here is wonderful! Staff is warm and wonderful, and the greeter at the front door, I call…read morehim Mr Kitty, Is precious! My husband and I were in Bristol for the races, and we made Bristol Café and market our lunch spot! Yum Yum! Oh and don't feed Mr Kitty, He is well loved and fed, just pet him... he loves the attention

OMG their Cuban sandwich is to die for, I haven't tried anything else myself but my friends love…read moretheir chicken wraps. The service is absolutely wonderful, warm and courteous, the restaurant has few tables but it seems enough for small groups.

Nice little place. Definitely not fancy but clean and inviting. People were friendly and service…read morewas very good. Food is home made and excellent. I had the quiche which was excellent and a side of potato salad. Wife had chicken salad on croissant with tomato bisque soup. And I took an individual carrot cake to go. Personally, the chicken salad, potato salad and carrot cake while fresh and well made weren't our favorites. The chicken salad was the simple version and we prefer the versions that includes onions, celery and grapes. I'm probably too picky about potato salad. This was better than store bought, just nothing to write home about. The Carrot cake was excellent. It would have been even better if there were raisins in it. The above lunch for 2 with water and tea for one was $30.88 without tip.

The service is great. They have the best quiche I've ever had. Their soup beans and cornbread are…read morealso good. They usually have cake and it is phenomenal.I love eating there. It is a busy lunch spot.They check to be sure the food is good and that you are satisfied. One of the kindest ladies always comes by to say hi. They really are the nicest people and they take time to get to know you. Try it, you will love it!

I ordered the Kick'n Bourbon burger with sweet potato fries. My hubby had the Melt with sidewinder…read morefries. SO, SO good!! Very friendly staff and clean place. All around great experience! Next time, I want to get one of their shirts! I love the logo.

Food & service was excellent. The business itself was clean & inviting. The menu was full of great…read morefood choices. Would definitely eat here again

This is far above and beyond 5 guys!!! The Mrs wanted 5…read moreguys and I said you can get that anywhere. We're passing through town and staying at the double tree and this is the obvious choice. The lady at the front desk said it's the best burger in Johnson City. I have to say the burgers at huge and made just right. It's a nice bar with a ginormous tv although this Friday night was fairly dead with only 2 or 3 patrons other than my Mrs and I. It's bright clean and happy just like the staff. If I were local I'd have a burger or two here every month.

Not the best. Only one bartender/waitress and the food seemed microwaved, not fresh. Not sure if I…read morewant to try the breakfast buffet or not.