We stayed in one of their dog friendly room. It cost $50 extra a day to bring your dog. The room…read morewas near the back entrance. Which was nice to let her in and out quickly. The room walls are thin so we heard a lot of noise from the outside waking us up early in the morning. You also have to pay for parking at 25 a night but there was a lot of construction making it difficult to get our car out. I know not the hotels fault but definitely keep that in mind. They had really nice robes. They also had a sound machine in the room. We had a thing on the wall that would randomly flash at night and beep. We had issues with the bathroom. The door would not close all the way and We could not get hot water when we tried to shower late at night. We had to go to the front desk and they had to call maintenence which took a bit to work through the issue. Eventually they got the hot water back but an annoying time waster. They discount our stay at 10% for the issue. The breakfast was really nice full of local pastries. The staff was so nice and friendly. The lobby area and bar was super nice and had a cute vibe. The roof top is super pretty at nice with nice fire pits. The staff was super friendly. I would have rated a 4 star but the price was high plus the issues we had knocked it down a star.

This review is for a 2 night hotel stay- not the bar. We highly recommend staying!…read more It is a quaint hotel, very homey feeling! The front desk staff is so nice and helpful. Our favorite part was the location. It was so conveniently located. They have a front door with access to king street and a back door to Howard street which was convenient. We were able to come and go easily. The rooms aren't huge but had everything we needed including a mini fridge and the shower was really nice. Of note- it didn't have a huge window in the room, just a small one towards the ceiling. There was a tv with lots of channels and a channel guide. We received some coupons and recommendations to nearby businesses which was a nice touch. Our experience was a bit different because it was very snowy so we couldn't enjoy the rooftop bar. The parking was also tricky- they have a loading zone right in front for checking in, but we circled the block several times and it was taken every time so it was kind of a pain to unload our car. We also had trouble finding the parking lot (even with the address, directions and map) which is behind the hotel, across the street and diagonal from the hotel. We had to circle a few times to find it. But that may have just been because it was dark and snowing. Our favorite part was definitely the breakfast. It is at the downstairs bar. It is complementary when you purchase the parking pass, and you order what you want from a menu. They have lots of options, including fresh fruit, hard-boiled eggs, and lots of pastries and baked goods from stick boy bakery in town. We love stick boy so this was amazing! So high quality and tasty! They also have other things available for purchase like avocado toast. They also have coffee from a local coffee shop available all day. We would go back!!!

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!

Stopped in here to grab a bite to wrap up our day of exploring. There was a very long wait, but we…read morewere table to get seats at the bar. Bar tender provided menus, and checked back on us after a few minutes to take order. They've got a good menu with pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and a good variety of entrees (seafood, steak, chicken, pasta), basically, they've got something for everyone. Not being too hungry, but knowing we needed something, we decided to just split an order of the pulled pork nachos. The food came out fairly quickly, looked and tasted great. They did not skimp on toppings. Staff was friendly, food was good, only complaint is it was very dark inside, and surprisingly loud in the restaurant, I can't imagine being there with live music, I assume it would be impossible to have a conversation.

I wish I could give more stars…read more We were in town for our son's track meet which happened to fall on my husband's birthday. We wanted a nice place to eat that was casual because we were in track clothes. Everyone was super friendly, from the call about my reservation to the hostesses who greeted us and especially, Ethan, our server. I'm the kind of person who looks at the menu online before I go anywhere and already have in mind what I want. Shrimp burger. Need I say more? I had mine without the tomato and onion. Think crab cake but with shrimp. I assumed (and we know what that gets you) the shrimp would be minced and unrecognizable. Nope! There were like whole shrimp in this "burger"! The flavor was amazing. I think the lemon aioli added such a richness. I tried not to eat all of the amazing fries but the fries won. A complimentary shot of bourbon with peach schnapps was a kind gesture for the Birthday Boy. Can't wait to go back!

Great, interesting food. Good service. Awesome ambiance…read more Started with roasted carrots. 10/10 - delicious. Colorful roasted carrots on a bed of whipped feta with fried crispy chickpeas and chopped pistachio. Lots of flavor! Husband had smash burger. Wished it was more well done, but said it was delicious. I had smoked rib sandwich with gluten free bun. The bun was GREAT for being gf. Not crumbly like others. Flavors were phenomenal. Will be back and already recommending to friends.

Great place to grab and drink and a bite when walking on King Street. Great service from the whole…read morestaff. Mac and Cheese is slamming!

Terrible service, food took upwards of 45 min. For tacos and chips and queso. Bartender/servers…read morehave terrible attitudes act like people aren't paying them for a service. I understand a busy night but As someone who works in the food industry this was one of the worst experiences I've ever had. I would embarrassed if I provided this quality of service to anyone.

Make reservations months in advance for this gem! Located in an old stone manor, the Best Cellar is…read morethe best restaurant in Blowing Rock! The rack of lamb and buttermilk chicken are some of my favorites. The staff are very professional and seem to continue working there for years. The renovated the gathering area to make a rustic, yet upscale bar. Parking is not a problem because they offer valet.

First night in blowing rock we got a rez here. Such a beautiful inn and restaurant and great…read moreservice. I had the halibut and chose acorn squash (all entrees come with mashed potatoes too). Delicious! One got steak au poivre and it was highly peppered but so tasty. One got steak and crab cake. One got Parmesan crusted chicken. Everything was so good! We brought home their signature banana cream pie and a peanut butter pie. Both great!

Food was good service was great. Real cute little spot. Definitely will go back when in the area.read more

We were created right away and seated at a table. The restaurant was chilly, but eventually they…read moreturned up the thermostat and it got warmer. We ordered a cherry old fashion, the Brussels sprouts and the pimento cheese. They were ok. The old fashion was good but the ice melted rather fast, which made it watery. The Brussels sprouts were Korean which meant lots of soy sauce. Way too much salt!! Not something I would order again. The pimento cheese was a 2/10 due to the lack of flavor. It was also served with water crackers from the grocery store. Would have preferred bread. Lunch was the Reuben and the chicken Philly. Reuben, we would rate a 7/10. The Philly was good but I've had better. Maybe a 5/10. The waitress forgot about us but apologized. It was graduation time and she had several tables. The kettle chips and side of fries were under salted, but ok. We're not sure we are going to come back since there are so many good restaurants in Boone. Oh and the price was steep for what we bought. $90 with tip. All in all, we likely will not return. Try it for yourself though. You might find something good on the menu.

My wife and I made the trek to do a day trip to watch all the beautiful colors this time of year…read moreone sees throughout the blue ridge mountains . To the important part , Howard Station is a must stop whether you are a local or from out of town . As soon as you enter you will be warmly greeted and given seating options . We chose to sit at the bar and were given excellent service . From how quickly we were given our drinks to the turn around on ordering and receiving our food , it was exceptional !!! I chose to try the maple bacon wings . Guys , I could eat a bucket of these !! They come out golden brown , lightly crisped on the outside and super tender smoked chicken meat on the inside . The dry rub - maple complement each other immensely well, you get salty , you get sweet, you get maple syrup smells , it's an A+ experience in addition to the warm safe ambiance . Treat yourself to Howard Station, it's a must try!

The meat was incredibly dry & tough on both the shredded chicken and pork sandwiches…read more The sauces were not impressive - not thick enough (thin liquid) and without a lot of flavor. The sides were also unremarkable - the fried okra was a little burned and soggy and the coleslaw was not crispy. The menu had limited choices. It's too bad that this NC town has only one good BBQ restaurant

This place was amazing I just back from a 12 hour shift and thought I would treat my family to…read moresomething nice well everyone except Derek that my exe if anyone is wondering anyways my family had a blessed time our waiter was amazing I tried setting him up with my daughter my daughter was embarrassed but I need some grandkids the place was a blessing # Have a blessed day

We went to dinner here while in the area. It was a cozy setting with a great atmosphere inside…read more However, they sat us on the closed-in patio by a window which ended up being a little too chilly. For my dinner I ordered the Wood Fried Brussels. The Brussel sprouts were not caramelized like I had at other places but it was very good and probably healthier. There were a lot of good flavors with the beets, candied pepitas, pickled peppers and the saffron aioli. I would recommend this dish. Others at the table ordered the Cobb Salad, classic wedge with salmon, & the Artisan pizza. Unfortunately, the salmon was not completely cooked so it went uneaten. Two people in our party ordered diet cokes which were fountain drinks. The diet cokes were not good because there was no carbonation. The pizza and Cobb salad were good. If you eat here during the colder months, I recommend asking for a seat inside. That seemed like it would have been a cozier experience.

This place is definitely a vibe. Live music, great service and the food did not disappoint. I had…read morethe lobster ravioli, my husband had the pork chops and my son (birthday boy) ordered the sirloin steak (mkt price ) all reasonably priced - the steak however was way too expensive $80. But overall it was a great experience.

Good to slightly average food. Really unremarkable, cold, under seasoned,fairly dry focaccia at…read more$12? The stuffed barramundi was bone in which made it terribly difficult to navigate. I can remove a bone from any fish, far or cooked but with the stuffing it was just a mess and every bite had bone. Service was engaging and effective but as the restaurant got a little busier she was absent for a good while, no one came to our table for approx 20 minutes after entrees were served and we wanted another bottle of wine. I wrote a mediocre review on another app and the manager/host called me and when gave him my comments all he kept saying was, " we take great pride in everything we do"...and it was clear my comments fell on deaf ears. Good products, very nice ambiance, okay service...but all in IDK...prob wont ever return.

This was my first time going to Draper Blooms. I took my step-daughters, one who had a birthday…read morecoming up. We had two children's tea and I did the Victorian for myself. It is a cute place and the decor is beautiful. The girls had a good time. I do feel that after seeing pictures of previous guests that some of the food must have been scaled back. Previous pics on facebook and google reviews show the food stands full complete with fruit, grapes and such. No macaroons. Just expected to see a lot more on the food disply for the price. The food was delicious though. My only complaint is I did not receive the deviled eggs that comes with the Victorian High Tea. Despite that, I would book this service again for the girls just to see their faces light up. They were so excited and we had fun.

Draper Blooms has been a treat for us many times in the past. Its always been a little pricey but…read moreworth it. Now, under new management, it has really turned into something else. The price has absolutely skyrocketed, an exorbitant tip was added on, they couldnt split the check, and after an hour and a half we were asked to leave to turn the table around. The sandwiches were not as good, the jam and cream not made in house. And pretty sure that lame excuse of some cookies and mini cupcakes, that were prett bad, was storebpught and a huge disappointment. It is NOTHING like the quality we experienced before and definitely not for the money. We will not be returning.