Was looking for a unique place to have breakfast and Nice popped up. It was only a couple miles…read morefrom our hotel and was EXCELLENT! The setting is vineyard with a boutique hotel. The restaurant is underneath with a look view of part of the vineyard. We asked and it's only been open a couple of years. I had Shakshuka and have to say it was as good if not better than anything I've had in the middle east! I'm sure most people that eat here, are staying at the hotel. The waitress was surprised when we said we weren't. Don't let that stop you, it's a beautiful setting with great food. Helpful hint: Wine tastings don't start until noon. So, if you want to do that plan for a later breakfast.

Small vineyard in Bristol!…read more Everything smells like their smoked meats (great smell). Quick, friendly service. Came here for our anniversary to do a wine tasting.

One of our favorite locally-owned restaurants! They're got the best Italian food! The Salmon…read moreFlorentine is amazing, as is their Byrne Special Cannelloni! Their pizza's and calzone's are some of the very best in the Tri-Cities area! Amal, who runs the restaurant, is an incredible man - super friendly and a great businessman! Don't dare overlook this gem of a restaurant!! You'll be so happy that you've eaten here! Oh yes, and their bread, served before the meal, is off-the-chain!!

Needs to improve quality, quantity and wait time to match the prices. Was brought to eat here for…read moreMother's Day. (I usually don't comment on gift meals unless it's positive.) It was early afternoon and busy, so we sat at the bar to save time. When we looked at the menu, we thought everything looked pricey but figured it would be worth it. We ordered the namesake dishes: the Chicken Bella Vita for me and the Veal Bella Vita for my husband. Wait staff was very nice and indicated it was a good choice. We also ordered a bottle of wine (way overpriced for what it was). The bread and the extra olive oil dip we ordered were delicious, as were the salads.Then we waited. And waited. Over an hour after finishing our salads, the entrees finally arrived. I'm patient with holiday crowds, but no place should take this long. When the food arrived, I was not impressed by the portions for a $25.99 entree, but I hoped the taste would make up for it. It didn't. There was no taste at all! It was supposed to be a champagne sauce, but it tasted like flavorless biscuit gravy with no salt--and no cheese was offered to help it out. My 'Bella Vita' plate had only about 2 bites of chicken, 3 shrimp, and a few pieces of artichoke with some sun-dried tomatoes. I get that poor planning can make a holiday meal prep a challenge, but we paid full price--over $100 for two people before tip. We won't be returning.

Absolutely loved this little wine spot tucked away in Blowing Rock. All my friends were shopping…read moretil they dropped and I opted for a wine break. I was delighted by the white sangria which was cold and refreshing. I didn't ask what was in it (silly me) but it tasted like Chardonnay. The atmosphere was super relaxing. I sat back in a big, comfy chair, the kind you sink down into, and sipped my sangria. There were two servers running the place and keeping up other the many other patrons that stopped by. Super nice and got the job done well!

Sweet little wine shop in downtown Blowing Rock that has a huge selection of wines to pick from. We…read moredid a flight, the sweet one, and every wine was really good, although my favorite was the blueberry. We were greeted as soon as we walked in. When we brought the flight to our table, he gave a quick overview of each wine and flavor to expect. Each tasted exactly as he described! The selection to pick from is massive, but they are there to help you pick the right one for you.

Service was a little slow. The French onion soup was burned. The steak was fine. They did take it…read moreoff the bill

This place is simply amazing! Located just outside of Gatlinburg is The Greenbriar Restaurant. We…read moremade reservations for our anniversary, and this is without a doubt the best steak that I have ever had. Fancy dining, but casual attire is just fine. Our table provided a scenic overlook through the trees. I wish that I remembered our waiter's name, but he was phenomenal and extremely knowledgeable. (I do remember he was from Southern Indiana). My wife had the petit 7-ounce filet (wet-aged Iowa Premium USDA beef tenderloin, center cut, fresh-cracked black pepper and kosher salt) and a Caesar Salad. Her steak was cooked perfectly and she really enjoyed her Caesar salad and the twice baked potato as her side. I had the New York Strip (dry-aged Iowa Premium USDA prime short loin with the bone. Fresh-cracked black pepper and kosher salt), and a chopped salad (chopped baby greens, tomato, pickled onion, artichokes, cucumbers, hard boiled eggs and citrus herb vinaigrette.) The steak melted in your mouth and the salad was fresh with a delicious citrus herb vinaigrette dressing. My side was the asparagus which again, was very delicious and cooked perfectly (I could have had another serving!) They also served some very tasty hot and buttery spoon bread which was very close to the original recipe that was created near my home in Berea, KY. Between the salad and the main course, we were served a lemon sorbet as a pallet cleanser. For dessert, my wife had the crème brûlée and I had the butterscotch budino. Both were very tasty, but personally for me, the butterscotch budino was a tad better -- but you cannot go wrong with either. We don't drink, but there was a great wine menu and over 100 different bourbon selections. We will definitely return again. Reservations are highly recommended!

I stopped here as I had some time before meeting family at where we were staying. Cute winery and…read morethe tasting was less than $10 (including a glass). I do wish there was more information on the tasting sheet about what grapes were used in each of the wines or at least some tasting notes. The ladies working were nice but they just poured the wine and gave me the name of it. I would have liked to know just a bit more. I did end up having a glass of wine and I also bought a bottle and some cheese to take home.

Their manager, Amber, is fabulous! I highly recommend you to stop by their seasonal pumpkin wine…read moreand orange honey apple cider!!! It's fabulous and their meat/cheese choices are a thumb up! You will not be dispoannted by their services. It was a nice ladies day out and just recharge ourselves. Check this place out!

We tried to get a table here almost every day of our 5-day trip, but it was packed! We finally…read moresmartened up and called a day ahead for a reservation. It might have just been the holiday rush, but I always figure "busy means good," so my expectations were high--and The Local didn't disappoint. We started with the nachos; they were delicious, though I do wish they came with a bit more meat. For mains, the burger was outstanding--probably one of the best we've had in the entire area. We also ordered the Brazilian steak, which was cooked perfectly and came with great plantains. The quinoa with tofu was good, too, though it was a little dry and would have been perfect with a sauce. The service really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and refilled my water at least four times without me asking. Great ambiance and an all-around good experience. Definitely worth the wait!

I was visiting my son in Boone, as we move him into college... Ordered the wings, I had what I…read morebelieve was a blackened goat cheese, and fig burger with caramelized onions, which was off the charts, my son had the Salmon. Ratings- He gave the salmon a seven I give my Burger a nine, and the wings were about a seven(dry rub). That said, sitting at the bar was absolutely a treat... Erin was fantastic. Will 100% return and this is definitely a spot not to be missed. Also fantastic beer selection!!!

I've stayed at this hotel about three times in the last year and will stay there every time I need…read moreto go to ETSU for my daughter. we really enjoy this hotel and restaurant. We've ordered room service and I've also eaten at the bar. The bar has Great ambience with a fireplace and very nice architectural features. It also has tables where you can sit and eat. As for the food, the breakfast is good , for dinner, the Pork chop is phenomenal, the airline chicken is very, very good, but the deconstructed Wellington was disappointing. Burger is pretty good too. Friendly and helpful staff. I love this hotel.

I've previously rated the restaurant at Wellington's but I stayed at Carnegie Hotel again and…read morewanted to rate the Lounge separately. While this is in the hotel, I feel like this is a local bar or at least that's how the bartenders treat it. If you're a hotel guest you're ignored and get less service. Yet you get to watch the locals get preferred service. I sat and watched an older female guest go behind the bar, one bartender follow a Middle Aged man out of the bar and when they came back together about 15 mins later, she only talked to him and the other gentleman he was there with not making drinks for anyone but the 2 of them. I saw the bartender who took my order stop making my drink to take care of people she knew. I've had that same bartender when I stayed her before and she was unpleasant last time too, so she must night like out of towners. I wasn't overly hungry so just ordered the fried green tomatoes. They were tasty but very dry. I told her I didn't want remoulade, so got ranch instead, for an additional dollar even though I didn't get the remoulade (and I actually didn't even like their ranch). I may eat in the restaurant again if I stay at the hotel in the future. However I'll look to see who the bartenders are and if it's either of these 2 ladies, I'll probably save money and not give them my business.

In an area where country cooking is the norm this place is a standout…read more The chef prepares excellent dishes that are uniquely his own creations. Wonderful lunch buffet daily. Great Sunday brunch buffet. The servers are courteous and helpful. The restaurant is clean and has a great view of the river. Parking is convenient and plentiful. Fusion has it all.

The Veal Saltimbocca was horrible. I would describe it as getting a piece of veal covering it with…read morefrozen spinach then microwave it for 5 minutes. The wife's lasagna was OK. She described it as being as good as frozen lasagna from the store. The bartender was great.

Where TF is this place? We went to two separate locations (one address from Yelp and the other from…read moreGoogle) and both were closed. We then called and no one answered - we looked to make sure we weren't calling on a closed day and it was Saturday during prime time. We were really looking forward to some tasty wine during our stay in Knoxville- oh well!

This place has great wine, ambiance, and music! The perfect place for a night out in Knoxville…read more Also, this place is one of the most instagrammable places I've been in Knoxville.

This place was great! The bartenders were a lot of fun, welcoming, and very quick to explain the…read moreconcept. You could feel the enthusiasm. The tasting room itself had a very funky vibe and cool music to match. The cinders are unfiltered, gluten-free, and not pastured. No preservatives, no added sugar. So they are not as sweet as you might be used to. I recommend stopping in and trying something new!

Love this place. Great selection of on rap and bottles of both their own ciders as well as this…read morefrom France, Spain, etc. Barstaff are Uber knowledgeable and extremely generous with tastings to determine the best pour for your taste.