Great food, especially the phili cheese steak. Waitress's are very friendly. Great place to eat in…read morecountry setting.

The place had a 4.4 rating but that must be in relation to their dinner service because when we…read morearrived the server was scrolling on his phone outside. The place was empty and their "breakfast buffet" had been sitting out for a while. We left due to a work call my husband received but honestly, it was a god send.

Food was good on a Sunday evening buffet. Things looked well prepared and labeled. Salad section…read morewas fresh. There was plenty of staff and the dining room space looked clean. The men's restroom smelled of sewage and that needs immediate attention. Prices mainly reasonable. Some people appeared to be ordering off menu and the rest got the endless $16.99 buffet. Not a bad deal.

The place has a worn and dingy 'quality' to it. I looked at the buffet, no thanks thought I would…read moreplay it safe with a burger. The burger was $9.95 and you could upgrade to a salad for I think $2.99 instead of fries. The server was very pleasant. I ordered the burger medium well, it came out kind of browned and VERY pink in the center. I never send food back after seeing the movie 'Waiting'. I ate it and it was OK. After I ordered, one of the employees started a coughing fit that lasted about 10 min, I was hoping it was not the person cooking my food. When I went to get rung out somehow the $10 burger and $3 salad came to about $18. I think I was overcharged. I did not say anything just decided to head back to my hotel and warn people what may happen if you venture into this establishment.

Just wanted to give a shout out to our server last night Aden. Supposedly this was his first night…read moreat Banner elk Café. They were shorthanded and he did an awesome job. Very attentive, very personable. Thank you for the great service. We love the Banner Café. Also shout out to Manager Anna. She was making sure everybody was taken care of last night. Thank you. Nick & Tim Whitzel

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.

Damascus Diner -- Damascus, VA…read more I'll admit it--I'm not usually a diner person, and I actually debated driving back to Abingdon for breakfast. But we were staying in a cabin along the Virginia Creeper Trail, and walking the trail into town for a traditional Southern breakfast sounded like the more authentic mountain-town experience. I'm so glad we did. The portions were huge, the prices were incredibly reasonable, and everything we tried was good. My husband ordered "The Hog"--2 eggs, country potatoes, sausage, bacon and pork loin. The sausage was his favorite of the meats. I had the Mt. Rogers with 3 eggs, hash brown casserole, and upgraded to the 8-oz sirloin. Both meals came with toast or a biscuit, grits, and peppered sausage gravy. They were out of biscuits, so we had white and sourdough toast instead, and it was all good. The food was hearty, traditional, and exactly what I was craving. But what really made the experience was the Southern hospitality. The young woman serving and the host were both so kind and cheerful. Sometimes the best travel experiences aren't the trendy places--they're the local spots where you walk in hungry, leave completely stuffed, and feel genuinely welcomed. Damascus Diner was one of those places.

What a wonderful meal we had here! The servers were so friendly and efficient!…read more Hubby had the white fish with cabbage, collards, hush puppies and tots for $16-he ate every last bite! It was tasty. I had the hamburger steak, the lunch portion, $11 with collards and mashed potatoes and I, too, ate every bite! It hit the spot. The food was home cooked style and worth every penny!

Aside from the amazing view!!!! The staff are kind and food…read moreis good. Had a large to go order for some hard working folks at our home and the ladies whipped up Some amazing chicken salad (that everyone couldn't stop talking about) and some grilled chicken sandwich's - while I waited they served some eggs. Hidden gem with good food !

UPDATE: Well, it's…read morebeen a roller coaster! Took them no time at all to "push" the locals out... mediocre food (at best) and terrible staff. Seems business model is all focused on a fast buck, quick turn around and the "short game". Place looks nice, but cook staff is back to pre-made, over-priced items... they fired the chef & his apprentice! Service staff more interested in their mobile phones than customers and food service. Prices, like everywhere these days, are outrageou!

What a cool little place! A step back in time. We were a little bit confused about how to find the…read morerestaurant because it is in the far right hand side of a vacant building. You have to walk through the empty building. But when you step into the little diner, it's very small but quaint. Friendly and good service. Both of us ate a hotdog. I got french fries and my friend got onion rings. The hotdog was amazing! And the best part, we both ate and left a tip for $10! So don't hesitate to stop at this little joint.

Highly recommend stopping in for breakfast either to dine in or take to go! Parking was easy and…read morethe seating is ample inside, with everyone being friendly and helpful with ordering. I wanted a quick chicken biscuit to go and found myself in heaven with the very simple breaded chicken patty with mayo between a homemade flaky biscuit. It was the perfect pick me up I needed to make the drive home from visiting the mountains. I will definitely be back to explore the menu next time I'm in town!

I really enjoyed this restaurant. I was in town on business and had gone to the pickled spoon or…read moresome other restaurant downtown and I guess they were just too busy to acknowledge a customer and so after about five minutes, I packed up and left and found This little gem of a restaurant. I got a jalapeño mushroom hamburger with curly fries and other than the jalapeños being a little hotter than I anticipated. It was a nice meal.. Clean very attentive, service and price favorable.

Sir 81 has the best salads around. Fresh and a generous amount of food for the price. Always…read morefriendly and quick service. Will definitely go back there.

Absolutely love this place. I've had breakfast here several times now and the food is always fresh,…read moretasty, and reasonably priced. The bacon or sausage, egg, and cheese croissant is my go-to, and the biscuits and gravy put local chains to shame (lookin at you Cracker Barrel).The menu is a good size for a place like this, plus rotating specials. I look forward to trying more things. Their coffee is reliably good, and their seasonal coffee/tea drinks are creative and tasty. It's a quaint place with only a walk-up window and a drive through. Workers are always very friendly, and I've never had to wait long. We'll definitely keep coming back.

It is really exciting to find a locally-owned place with friendly, attentive service and delicious…read more scratch menu items with such attention to detail. Our chicken salad croissant and spinach artichoke panini were both excellent. Although we were totally full, we still had to try the chocolate malt + buttercream cookie sandwich and made-daily cinnamon roll. Both had a really nice balance of sweet with a hint of salt. Cookie texture was perfect (crisp and chewy!) and the cinnamon roll was near perfection. That frosting could be a last meal request! And drinks with real herbs + fruit - YES please!! We live an hour away and will make it a regular part of a our Sam's and Aldi run!

Clean, cute, and not too crowded. Enjoyed the Banner Elk Scorcher and potato salad. Glad to find…read moregluten-free bread available for an additional charge. Indoor or patio seating available.

What a hidden gem!! Everything was delicious! People were friendly and the atmosphere was quaint!!…read moreWe will be back!