food was delivered quickly, and it was delicious. Staff was very polite and courteous.read more

This is the kind of place where you have to come back so you can try everything. Wish I had time/…read moremoney to taste everything. It's a bit pricey for the area, so be prepared for that. Most dishes were excellent down to the little details. Enjoyed the fried chicken with peanut gravy very much. The oysters on the half shell were really great and the benne crackers that came with them were awesome! My only complaints were the oyster stew/broth and the shrimp and grits. The broth it left me feeling somewhat disappointed. Lacking substance and the missing 18$ left me feeling empty and confused. The shrimp and grits had great flavor but the sauce was more of a soup than a nice thickened pan gravy. Would love to come back and try other options.

amazing staff, perfect drive there and stunning scenery while we ate! not to mention great food!…read moreblack and blue burger, peanut butter burger and a chicken quesadilla. they allow pets on the patio too!!

First off, the ambiance is a 5 star. Just an FYI, this is at a golf course. This means that the…read morefood is made quickly. Golfers desire quick and easy meals. The food looks presentable but the food is cooked from frozen. It wasn't terrible but know what you are getting before. It's a 50/50 choice to patronize.

This was our first day in the area so we stopped in this place. I have to say that when we were…read morefirst seated and looked around I wasn't too sure if I wanted to stay. It was old where we were sitting, and everything could use a deep cleaning. But since we were tired and hungry we stayed. Despite the surroundings I'm glad we did. I had the tastiest margarita pizza. The crust was perfection and the flavor was outrageously good. My husband really enjoyed his Reuben sandwich. He had fries with his sandwich. Overall it was a great experience!! Our server was friendly and checked on us several times. This place has excellent potential as far as the food is concerned. They just need to clean up a bit and it would be a lot more appealing.

We stopped for breakfast and Katherine, our waitress was amazing! She definitely made our visit…read moreperfect! Of course, I ordered the Eggs Benedict. When you see the picture, you will find a reason to race here for breakfast! As always, I asked for extra Hollandaise! I always order my hash browns crispy so I can dip them in my Hollandaise. I get my eggs hard boiled. The entire experience is perfection with every bite smothered in Hollandaise! Thanks again, Katherine, for making my breakfast a glorious mean instead of just filling my tummy! MOST SINCERELY, Dayla

Fine dining in the mountains, and some of the best dishes and food at this elevation!…read more This place hits on all levels if you're in the mood for a great evening out. Elegant inside and out, friendly service and top notch food. We sat at the bar and our bartender took care of us all evening. Had one of the best old fashioned's in the area. He knows his stuff! The food was fine dining at its best. A garlic buttered escargot with puff pastry just melts in your mouth. Lobster bisque full of flavor and full of, well, lobster, and a ton of it. I have to say, the extra touch to the tasty French onion soup was a talking point all evening...it came with dedicated scissors so you could cut the cheese. What an amazing touch. And they sure did help lol. The center cut medium rare filet mignon paired with some frites was definitely the showstopper this evening. Thick, tender and juicy...one of the best steaks on all levels. Whenever we're in town and want an elegant evening out, this is the spot!

Stonewalls Restaurant was one of the more pleasant surprises during my time in Banner Elk. It's a…read morebeautiful restaurant, and I had been looking forward to dining there for quite some time. From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive. The atmosphere, however, felt a little mixed. The restaurant seemed to have two distinct personalities. The newer side, where the bar is located, felt polished and cohesive, while the older dining room--where we were seated because it had more availability--felt like it hadn't quite received the same attention. The lighting on that side of the restaurant was particularly harsh, which made the dining room feel less intimate than it could have been. Since it's also the larger and busier dining space, I think small touches like candles on the tables or softer lighting would go a long way toward creating a warmer, more personal atmosphere. I also noticed an interesting contrast between the beautiful leather-bound menus and some of the furniture and wall décor, which felt more reminiscent of a hotel dining room than the upscale mountain restaurant the food suggested. Thankfully, the meal more than made up for those observations. I ordered the wild mushroom pasta with lobster, and it was the standout dish of the evening. The pasta was rich without feeling heavy, the mushrooms added wonderful depth, and the lobster was cooked beautifully. It's a dish I'd gladly order again. My boyfriend ordered a steak, which he thoroughly enjoyed. We also started with the escargot and the crab cakes. The escargot, while not quite on the level of some traditional French restaurants I've visited, was still very well prepared and enjoyable. The crab cakes were outstanding--full of crab, nicely seasoned, and easily one of the best appetizers of the meal. Our only complaint was that there was only one crab cake on the plate; we both found ourselves wishing there had been another. Overall, Stonewalls Restaurant delivered an excellent meal with genuinely welcoming service. While I'd love to see the older dining room updated to better match the quality of the cuisine, the food alone makes it well worth a visit if you're in Banner Elk.

Sorrento's never fails is. Whether it's been a couple months or a whole year before we make it…read moreback to Banner Elk, Sorrento's is always our go-to place for dinner. Food is excellent and service is unmatched. Always a highlight of our trip.

We arrived at Sorrento's, our first time in Banner Elk, famished after a very long 7-hour drive…read more avoiding fast food. With no reservation they were kind enough to give us a table outside at 6pm, peak dinner time. We really were just anxious to eat some good Italian. The service and attention were great. Lindsay the waitress was amazing. And the place is beautiful as the people eating there. But here is where it gets a little off. Chicken Piccata is Chicken Piccata in every Italian eatery (look up the recipe)... always perhaps with variation, of course. But I should have read the description better and that's my bad because I was just anxious to eat and I did not get any such sort of traditional Chicken piccata! It wasn't a bad dish, but it was something that I never would have ordered if they had called it something else! Sautéed Chicken in wine and lemon sauce and some creamy fettuccine-type sauce on a bed of mashed potatoes (I hate potatoes, especially mashed) with veggies is so off the mark that I left full (because I was too hungry to complain), but disappointed. I also am no fan of sautéed chicken! Boring! For that dish I paid $30+ I could throw that together at home for much less, but real piccata takes more effort. That's why I ordered it! My wife's spaghetti and meatballs was more affordable but also a bit of a mystery. Great, tender meatballs, true, but the spaghetti was served in tiny pieces as if they were crumbled before boiling! Wtf! Not long strands that you can roll on your fork, but small cut strands?!? And the gravy tasted like a can of Italian chopped tomatoes were poured right out of the can, heated and served. That's not Sunday gravy! Wtf? Yeah, after all these years eating Italian in so many restaurants, I'm not sure why this meal was so off the beaten path. I was lazy, did not read the description and trusted the name of the dish. And, to my horror got mashed potatoes which I couldn't eat. The beer and wine were not pricey, though. And the bread was the best part of the meal. Sorry guys. Don't serve hotdogs and call it steak, if you know what I mean.

What a fun afternoon at The Pedalin Pig in Banner Elk! We just arrived in town to stay at a…read moremountain house for our 30th wedding anniversary and we popped in for a quick bite. The service was exceptional! Our server Chance ,made us feel like family and helped us celebrate our anniversary. The food was a delicious topping on the fantastic experience we had with Chance.

While hiking the area, we drove by The Pedalin Pig a couple of times. Each time, the car filled…read morewith the glorious smell of smoked meat. Consequently, we had to stop for dinner. We each ordered the Pick 2 Meat Platter. I had the Ribs, Brisket, Mac-n-Cheese, and Fries. The meat was exactly what I was craving. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone perfect! Nice fire-smoked flavor. The Brisket was done perfectly! He had the Brisket & Sausage. Of course I tried the sausage; great flavor and a perfect blend of spices! The service here is exceptional! Mia took GREAT CARE of us! She let us relax in a corner booth. She boxed up our Oreo Cheesecake Parfait to go (that was an amazing late night snack at our resort). She was quick when we let her know we were ready for our bill. Mia really added to the experience! We are looking forward to our next visit! This is one of those restaurants that I would make a special trip to the area just to eat here! MOST SINCERELY, Dayla

We were vacationing in the area and treated ourselves to breakfast. The Yelp reviews looked good so…read morehere we are! Of course, I ordered the Eggs Benedict! French Bread, Canadian Bacon, two poached eggs (I like mine hard boiled), Hollandaise sauce (I always order extra Hollandaise), and a side of crispy home fries. He ordered the CountryFried Steak and Eggs! Both meals were good. A predictably good way to begin a day of sight seeing in the mountains! Most Sincerely, Dayla

We stopped in here by accident thinking it was another restaurant but since we were already there…read morewe stayed. I had a grilled chicken sandwich with Mac and cheese since I have a fish allergy and was advised not to eat anything that's been fried since it could have been fried in oil where fish was cooked. Okay??!! Better safe than sorry. My husband had a burger with fries. My chicken sandwich started out kind of good, but then it started tasting like a bland piece of cooked chicken. I did not taste much grilled flavor at all and it was awkwardly put together and even more awkward to eat. The Mac and cheese had so much cheese and that's about all I tasted, a gooey, cheesy mess. My husband said his burger would have been okay if it wouldn't have fallen apart. The fries were just okay. I really didn't enjoy my meal. I wanted to order something different but since they (allegedly) mix their fish fried offerings with other non-fish items I was relegated to this meal that I really didn't care for. On a positive note our young server was very sweet and did everything she could to provide us with great service. She was kind and offered suggestions and good information when she could. We appreciated that. So even though the meal wasn't a win, the server's attention and service was. I think it could have been better if we'd ordered something different, so don't overlook this place. Some other things on the menu might be just fine.

A couple of days ago we had our first opportunity to dine at this sweet restaurant. We were…read morejoyfully surprised at how lovely it is inside, but most unexpected was the AMAZING FOOD! Upon recommendation from another Yelp review I chose Curry Ramen. Absolutely one of the best, most flavorful meals I have ever had. I do t post here often, but this is too important. Run, don't walk -- you really must check them out! (And the service couldn't have been better!)

Food and service was excellent! We were looking for somewhere to celebrate our anniversary while…read morestaying in Newland NC. We love sushi and Nguyen's Asian Grill came highly recommended. We know why now, we will be back if we are in the area again!

We had such a great experience at Bella's! Everything we tried was SO good. I had the mussels with…read morea house salad as my meal and absolutely loved them. My son had the pepperoni pizza, my husband had the mozzarella sticks and Caesar salad, and my dad ordered the calzone--which was AMAZING. Seriously, we all kept stealing bites of it We also tried the new duck wontons and they were such a unique appetizer and really tasty! Everything came out delicious, and after a long day of hiking, this meal definitely hit the spot. We would absolutely come back next time we're in the area!

Tonight is by far the best experience we've had at Bella's. The place was crowded at 6:00 on a…read moreSaturday night, but we got our usual pub table in the bar. The bartender, Cookie, came over and took our order saying the pizza is on a 45 minute wait list. We said that was fine--yet she still offered us garlic rolls to "hold us over". They were delicious. Then our pizza came out in 30 minutes instead of 45. Just wow! Cookie was busy interacting with the full bar guests, yet she made sure to take care of us too. Well done. I asked her if she was a manager/owner to which she responded, "No, but I've worked here for twenty years. I told her, "well, you act like it and I will be sure to give you a well-deserved review! Oh and try the hot honey pizza with pepperoni and mozzarella rosettes--delicious!

It was the middle of the afternoon and we hadn't had lunch. Saw a billboard for this place and…read morestopped in. Might not have stayed if we hadn't been so hungry as it has a dark and divey atmosphere. But, as it turned out, the food was quite good (French dip with fries and club wrap with tater tots) and the server was kind and efficient. Highly recommend the tots! Crispy and delicious.

Save your money and time. This establishment is scary. Bathrooms are filthy, place is dark, and…read moreemployees walking around touching themselves. Had to send back my burger twice. First time, I asked for no mayonnaise. They put a new bun on and flipped the lettuce over on the burger to hide the mayo. Once I got the burger back I took a bite and realized the burger was raw in the center. They did their best to help correct the issue once I made the manager aware but the best thing is to just avoid this place.