The place to get your smashed burger fixed. Tasty! Onion rings excellent. Hometown atmosphere,…read morelocally owned

2nd time here, ordered a Monterey chicken sandwich to go, it was the most tender piece of chicken…read morewith the very freshest lettuce and tomato. I highly recommend this sandwich. Again, service was friendly and topnotch.

One of the best views for lunch in the area. The food is really good too. Order at the counter and…read morethey'll bring your food to you.

Quick breakfast Simple menu, but food was good, and view was…read morespectacular! We were here for the Boone Bike Rally. Out on a Sunday mid morning ride and wanted to stop to eat somewhere. Had scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, and English muffin, so nothing fancy, but everything was cooked properly, and we enjoyed a nice meal with no wait. Very friendly people work there also. Would recommend!

A small spot for a big appetite!…read more I hope you get to meet Allison because she made this experience worth it. I would have been lost without her and our Mountaineer son to guide us. You can order from a kiosk, the QR code at your table or Allison can help you. I had a bacon cheeseburger and my guys had burgers with seasoned fries. The food arrived very quickly and was cooked to perfection. Be warned: the seasoned fries are VERY seasoned fries. I snuck a few of my hubby's to taste but I'm sure I wouldn't have been able to eat an entire order of my own. I wish I had room for a shake because they looked incredible. Maybe next time!

My first time here and it was a little strange but in a good way there is no counter to order from,…read moreyou can place your order online using the app, or use the in store kiosk or scan the QR Code at your table place your order and pay then they will alert you when the food is ready to pick up at the counter or a member of their friendly staff will stop by get you name and bring your food to your table - it all works surprisingly good. The food here was outstanding although I thought the portions were on the smaller side for the price, the old adage "quality and quantity doesn't come in the same package" applies here in my opinion but I'd definitely return when I'm back in the area. The fries were outstanding and fresh cut to order and the chicken tenders were some of the best take-out or dine in I've experienced in a very long time. The drive through was a continuous flow that wrapped the building during our visit and the inside was just as busy but the staff demonstrated great skill in getting the food out in a reasonable time with a friendly smile and a thank you for coming in. If you like great chicken you'll love this place...

The service and the food was outstanding! The manager Tyler Fox is amazing at what he does, so nice…read moreand checked on us to make sure we had what we needed! He is doing an excellent job! Thank you Tyler!!! We will definitely be back!

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.

We took a road trip today to the mountains prompted by a post that appeared on FB mentioning what a…read moregreat restaurant this was. The drive was beautiful, not a cloud in the sky only Carolina Blue! We started with the Trout Dip, hubby had the grilled salmon with grits and cucumber salad and I had the grilled trout with mashed potatoes and green beans. We were not disappointed and we will be back but maybe we will start with dessert next time since we didn't have room for it on this visit. The waitstaff was friendly, the ambience was welcoming and we were pleasantly surprised with our check. Thank you The Tin Trout for a great start to my Mother's Day weekend.

Delicious food, great atmosphere, perfect location. Food was amazing. We shared a carrot cake that…read moreI think of to this day. Such a great pit stop while exploring the area.

Second time here after going to the Beacon Heights Trail. The food is mostly good. Their fruit…read moreoption is straight out of a can. Portions are a little on the smaller side in my opinion. The service was okay but not great. The young man that checked us out wasn't pleasant at all. Seemed irritated. Very clearly ran and operated by Trump supporters. I don't have an issue with that as I hate politics but others may not like it much.

Stopped for lunch today. Service was good they were very pleasant. I had Reuben sandwich which was…read moreok. The reason I say it was just ok is because they use spicy mustard instead of thousand island dressing and were very heavy handed with the spicy mustard. Husband had a pork dinner special which he said was delicious.

Great! We sat at the bar and had a great experience all…read moreevening watching a football game. The bartenders were all super attentive and the food while several mistakes were made they promptly fixed them and all was fine. Would definitely enjoy another night out there.

Top shelf martini to start this Friday night. And weekend getaway!…read more I had the pomegranate martini which was a perfect start to the evening just a little sweet. We started with the potato skins and pub chips. The pub chips are home made and is a must. The potato skins were good hot from the oven. Maybe they need more bacon. For dinner I had the JD bourbon burger. Which was filling! And messy to eat but so worth it. My side I tried the broccoli salad. A little too salty for me. My husband got the burger with bacon and the fries he said the fries needed to be cooked more. But overall very good. For dessert we took the cheesecake to go. A great late night treat! Service was great. We sat at the bar. Both bartenders were attentive and friendly!

Good local place for solid drinks at a reasonable price. We had some tasty beverages and one of the…read morebest espresso martinis I've had. Paige is a rockstar behind the bar! The adult grilled cheese hit the spot and the chips were tasty. They have karaoke on Saturdays which was entertaining.

We LOVE this spot. We own in sugar but rent it out and every time we come up here to visit from…read moreLKN, we always get this place!! The quality is really good, especially for a tavern. Best French Dip/Steak sandwhich eeverrrrr. & the pretzel with the cheese dip is SO bomb. All their food is real good.

Great service, food and cold beer. We got a handful of…read moreflavors of wings and they were great French onion soup was good and came with bread Extreme tots were amazing Fries were great Onion rings were great

Our party of eight came back to dine here again. We enjoyed the food last time, and liked this…read moreexperience as well. We started off with a round of drinks. Most of us had beer, but a few of the ladies preferred beverages with vodka. For lunch, my wife selected the Pulled Pork Nachos. It was a very generous portion! While she enjoyed them, she couldn't eat it all. The rest of the ladies opted for the soup of the day. Several of the men (including me) opted for the Flounder platter. It was amazingly good. One gentleman sitting next me had the meatloaf special. It came with mashed potatoes and green beans. He also got hush puppies with his meal. He enjoyed it all! The service was a bit slower on this visit, but it was Saturday, and the place was busy. Be patient and your wait will be rewarded.

Cute little spot with really unique cocktails and delicious burgers! Also highly recommend the…read morejalapeño cheddar hush puppies. Our server was friendly and helped me pick a cocktail after the one I wanted was out. Can't wait to go back and try another burger.

Things seemed moderately busy at the Cardinal on the Sunday evening when I stopped by. There's not…read morea ton of parking, by the way, given the restaurant's roadside location. But I wiggled my vehicle into a tight spot and went in for a burger and a beer. I believe there were about 10 to 12 options available on tap, and I went with what was listed as an Irish stout from somewhere in the Northeast. It wasn't bad, though it seemed more like an imperial stout. My sandwich choice was the Cowboy, with ground elk at its core. It was a good choice too, and the accompanying fried onions and melted cheese complemented the meat well. I ordered the burger medium, but I think I'd go for medium rare if I could go back in time. The medium option wasn't bad, but I think a little less heat and a little more moisture would only make things better. I kept things simple with the side item, going for the fries which were of the thinly sliced McDonald's variety, not bad but nothing remarkable. The server covering my table was pleasant and prompt, though soft spoken so I occasionally had to ask her to repeat herself amidst the music and noise. I wouldn't call any of these selections a bargain, but the prices didn't veer too far from what you'll find in many burger joints. All in all, not an earthshaking experience, but a place I'd be willing to go back to. 3.5 stars.