Very unprofessional general manager. Charlene has been seen eating food off customers' plates,…read morespeaks disrespectfully about customers and fellow coworkers, and does not properly enforce gluten-free regulations according to health code guidelines. This creates an uncomfortable environment for both staff and guests, especially for customers with dietary restrictions who rely on proper food handling practices for their safety. Professionalism, cleanliness, and respectful treatment of both employees and customers should be a basic standard in any restaurant, and unfortunately that was not my experience here.

We come up to West Jefferson North Carolina for random vacations. We are up here for my spring…read morebreak. This is a new restaurant that opened up not too long ago and we decided to go check it out for date night. 10 out of 10. Highly recommend! There were trivia games at the table that were super fun to play. The food was really good and reasonably priced. The service was amazing and actually got compliments while we were just eating. And let me say, one of the nicest bathrooms that I've ever been in! There was a waterfall installation right before you go to the bathroom.

One of my passions is finding fun little local places in small towns that we visit. We had the joy…read moreof experiencing Boondocks this past Monday. It wasn't very busy at lunch when we visited. The staff was incredibly friendly and we were very happy to see them bring out a water bowl for our pup. Love to see business being dog friendly!!! The service was prompt and food was piping hot and fresh. Everything we tried was delicious. I had the trout (figured there was a lot of trout fishing around so it should be good) and we split the sweet potato bites. Didn't try any of the beers as it's not part of the current diet but we plan on coming back to do so.

As a local, this is tough tough review to write, but I'll finish it off with some suggestions for…read morethe tourists. Restaurant has been better. I keep ordering the pork chop cooked medium and it comes out raw. I'm consistently told it's "cooked just fine," but my toilet time the next day suggests otherwise. The beer is so bad that the "brewmaster" walks around drinking Corona. He also treats his staff horribly and is often abrasive with customers, but out of good faith I won't get into specifics. It used to be the go-to late night bar, but no longer has the entertainment draw that it did last year. Mozzarella sticks are good though(when they don't use the week old cooking oil). Just go to New River Brewing for a better all around food/service experience or, if you're looking for a quaint bar with personality, head to Grape & Grain.

I absolutely loved this place. My boyfriend and I had take out the first time. He ordered bbq wings…read moreand I mild with fries. It was so so good. The wings were so flavorful and tasted amazing. We got take out on a Saturday night and noticed no one was there. We thought we made a mistake by ordering but the food was soo good. The fries were crispy and tasted amazing. The service was so wonderful. The lady with the bun was so so nice and sweet. The next time we came in had wings again and my boyfriend had the black jack burger. He loved the burger and ate it all!! I absolutely loved my wings ofc. We also ordered the flatbread as an appetizer and it was soo yummy. The waitress was also very sweet. I absolutely loved this place. It was so comfortable. It needs more customers!

Went to grab a quick lunch in downtown Jefferson at Black Jack's! I got the Black Jack Burger (beef…read morepatty, bun, pepper jack cheese, grilled pineapple, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo) and Iced Tea. I have no notes, this was a classic burger: I loved the hint of spice from pepperjack, the sweet contrast from the pineapple, and the patty was perfectly cooked. The pub chips were well-seasoned and crispy. The iced tea had just the right amount of sugar, and was very refreshing. The ambiance is fine: a bit dim inside, but there's also outside seating. Service was friendly & fast. Parking is free in downtown Jefferson. 10/10 would recommend!

Blowing Rock is a great meet up place for our family. My mother and I love eating outside at Town…read moreTavern and then letting the kids play on the playground downtown. The buffalo dip is amazing!

We stopped here on a beautiful spring Sunday morning, and it was the perfect way to start the day…read morebefore exploring Blowing Rock. There's so much to do in the area, and this was a great first stop. The food was excellent, the service was excellent, and the menu had a really nice variety. We sat outside on the patio, which made the whole experience even better on such a nice morning. I ordered the blackened shrimp salad, and it was outstanding. It was a very large salad loaded with fresh vegetables, some fruit, and plenty of blackened shrimp. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and well prepared.

Ally was a phenomenal waitress even tho she was constantly busy she still took time to make sure me…read moreand my wife were fully taken care of.

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.

This is my first visit and unfortunately it's not a good experience. I ordered a JD Burger and it…read morecame burnt. Waited for the waitress til to the point it was useless to ask for a replacement. The waitress, Ejam J charged me for the burger even I explained to her that it was burnt and she acknowledged it. Asked me if I wanted a replacement. I told her no.

Beautiful location with a river view! You can dine inside or outside! Food was good. Large menu…read morewith salads, soups, burgers. Indoors is a sports bar and a small kids game room. Service was perfect!

Wandered in here after 9 hours on the road. Had a lovely evening dining in. We got the catfish BLT…read moreand a smothered chicken bowl. We were surprised by live country music. I'm a different man than I was before I walked though that door. This sandwich permanently changed me as a person. Absolutely incredible. The mashed potatoes are to die for. The chicken bowl was slammin. I might make a point to pass through here every time I make this trip.

Food was good nice flovor, service was friendly and on the spot, dinning was large and…read moreaccommodating.

Cool bar, a lot of welcoming locals. Only negative is if you don't like of can't bare cig smoke,…read morethis is not the place for you. They also give new customers a free beer their first time there, per the owner which is nice! Cool little spot.

Good place to go. Great service friendly staff. Great food great prices on beers. Give them a…read morechance they won't disappoint.

Food is great here came for a burger didn't disappoint at all had a side of home made chips. Sat…read moreon the back porch nice area. Service was very good. Will be back.

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.

Great pulled pork. Excellent service. Good atmosphere for…read morewatching sports. Thanks for the banners for WVU, VT, and UVA.

the food was mid. the service was great thanks Camron and…read morethe atmosphere was ok. the spaghetti had to much rosemary which isn't supposed to be in the sauce.