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.

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.

The sandwiches are delicious and the selection of wine is fantastic. Highly recommend!read more

Love hanging out here with my bestie, it's always laid back and comfortable . We always have a…read moregreat time with good food and of course beverages. They do charge an opening fee for the bottles of wine, but are very nice.

Re-opening!!!!! After all the terrible devistation from Helene, what a shining moment to see Old…read moreOrchard re- open for business. Amazing coffee/specialty gift store and even more amazing owner. Come here, you owe it to yourself if anything to just see how community really works in WNC! BTW, the water was 8ft high 2 mo ago in this store. What a remarkable comeback.

The coffee is absolutely wondeful - locally-sourced and just well-done. The store is charming and…read morecarries local goods, wines, and pies. The service and decor were both awesome. Love this place and highly recommend if you're in the area.

Food tasted freshly cooked. Good quality flavor was on point…read more Attentive service. Quiet ambience, good for dates.

Vidalia is one of the best restaurants in town (if not the best one)!…read moreOur food was very well prepared. Amazing taste and also great presentation. Service was impeccable! Highly recommend!!

Just had dinner here. Been wanting to go for a while and was not disappointed at all. Appetizers…read moreand sandwiches were amazing. The wine choices incredible!

Why did it take me 3 years to find you?! Had a great dinner with my daughter. The wine and drink…read moreflights are plentiful and varied. We were lucky that Casandra ( head of wines) was available to guide us through options and answer questions. We have been curious to find wines without all the additives and got an education on the latest sustainable trends. Left with a Malbec that was delicious and I did not think I liked Malbecs til I met this one! Hopeful we can get in for our daughter's upcoming graduation. The whole family will enjoy this place. I had potato/leek soup and thoroughly enjoyed the dip app. The hummus creamy and flavorful and the whipped feta with hot money unique. My daughter's salad was large and the greens plentiful. Hope to try the grilled cheese with tapenade on my next visit.

Always a great experience at Caviste! Wonderful owners who…read morealways make you feel welcome! Love the wine notes, and the variety of wines they have available! If you're looking for wine knowledge or just good wine- go visit!

Fantastic wine... and coffee so I understand. Staff are…read morefriendly and helpful. Relax and enjoy. My experience is from the UK via email. Thank you Alice that was a lot of fun.

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!

Excellent service from Skyler, delicious food and clean restrooms at the Wooden Pickle. My sweetie…read morehad their famous mahi mahi street tacos, a messy delight, and I had the portobello panini sandwich, which was perfectly crispy on the outside and very tasty. To go with it, I subbed a salad instead of fries, and for a small up-charge, I had a half of their pear and blue salad sans the bacon. It was so good! I want to go back for a whole salad and try one of their flatbreads to go with it, so I can bring some leftovers home for lunch the next day. Now, if they had a cocktail offering with a product from the nearby distiller, I would have made him be designated instead of me.

Following a recommendation of a coworker, I drove to this small VA town to try it out. It was…read morecertainly worth the drive. I ordered the mahi mahi tacos and they were incredible! Friends ordered sandwich and carnitas tacos. We all were very satisfied. The place is homey feeling and the staff was friendly. A gem of a place in a small town

We didn't take photos because we just got to eating...and it was all absolutely amazing!…read more We had the shrimp toast appetizer which was out of this world delicious! How they got so much flavor in those small bites...I have no idea. But we loved it! My husband had the 15oz NY strip special and gives it a 9 out of 10 which is HIGH prize from him! I had the crab cakes and grits...another fantastic flavor filled dish! We then found room (we were soooo full) for the pecan cheesecake.... As a New Yorker originally, I am picky about cheesecake... and this one sincerely was perfect!! Staff were all very friendly and attentive! Wish we lived closer!!

The chef at Craft Bistro is wonderful. The fillet with black truffle sauce is the best steak I have…read moreever had. That is amazing since I have been eating fillet's for more than 60 years. My very next visit I had a Hawaiian fish called walu and it was the best fish I had ever had.