Friendly service, a place for locals and others to go for a good meal. My father in his retirement…read moremet with a friend each week for breakfast and this reminded me of where they would go. I had the 2-2-2 2 Pancakes, 2 eggs, and 2 bacon and it hit the spot. My wife had a couple of eggs, bacon, and cheddar rounds and they were better than what I have had at Pal's. It's a nice homey feeling place.

Pops place is a great restaurant with nice friendly staff, food is amazing and you will definitely…read morewant to come back.

Just had breakfast here for the first time this morning. I had the biscuit and gravy with bacon,…read morescrambled eggs and added a side of cheddar rounds. My husband had the pancakes. The pancakes were just ok.... They made the batter as we ordered it so it didn't have time to absorb the flour so it wasn't all that good. He said he would try a burrito next time. I loved my biscuits and gravy. The gravy was a darker color but the sausage was so flavorful and it was light in pepper which I like because I don't like pepper. The biscuit was a really great size and fluffy. The bacon is not thick cut but still Crispy and good, eggs were cooked nicely. Now on to the cheddar rounds..... I try these all over but these are the absolute closest you will get to the Pals version. They were lacking the season salt which would have made them taste like Pals. Over all I was very happy and will definitely be back!!! Also the prices were good (pic of menu (included)

Yes, a 4 star country kitchen with an extensive menu and two delightful women who run the place…read more The hours very by the day if the week. The serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner depending on the day. It's a little disconcerting when you pull up to my the entrance and slightly more as you step in the dining room. But the place, though worn, is spotlessly clean. The food that they prepare is all scratch made to order. So don't be impatient it's well worth the wait. My wife had corn dogs and fries. The corn dogs had a wonderful crunchy cornmeal crust that reminded me of my childhood (I'm pushing 70). I had the patty melt that had a very tasty yet unknown cheese that was so melty that I loved the sandwich. This place is a little out of the way but if you are anywhere near Johnson City it's worth the effort.

Our first time to Americana and it will NOT be our last! Exceptional food and fantastic service…read more(thank you Victor!)....simply amazing. We can't wait to come back! Hawaiian Ribeye, spinach, brussel sprouts, baked potato, and OMG the Carver chocolate cake! Everything was fantastic!

We visited Americano in late afternoon/early evening. It was not crowded, but picked up a bit by…read morethe time we left. Our server Kylee was wonderful. Just the right amount of attention. I had salad, steak, and fries, then tiramisu. All were delicious. It was elegant, but seemed a bit outdated. We were not uncomfortable in jeans and T-shirts, though most patrons were dressed somewhat more nicely.

I haven't ate here in a couple of years and the food (the food I had) has went downhill. I also…read moredidn't know that they had lost their alcohol license which was a major bummer. For the appetizer I had the Double Dipper. The spinach dip lacked any flavor and the pimento cheese was ok. The bread points were just drowned in butter. The cucumbers were slimy and thinly sliced. Also it came with celery which I don't eat at all. The menu said fresh vegetables. I should have asked. My fault there. I got the French Broad Burger which was pretty good considering. Sweet potato fries were good too. The service was amazing! Everyone was so friendly!!! Went early on Saturday evening and unlike before it was slow but with the amount that was there it was a great little chatter time! I love the view of Main Street and the charming little mason jar lights.

If you visit or live in this area you'll definitely need to come here. The inside was warm with…read morewood everywhere and the staff were all super friendly. They're still working on getting their alcohol license so there was no beer to drink, sadly but the food made up for the loss of it. My wife ordered the fried mushrooms which she didn't like but I thought they were good with a slight crunch and then creamy insides with an earthy flavor. We split the brisket sliders withe sweet potato fries and the brisket had a good flavor to it but I recommend getting their house BBQ sauce that was sweet with a fruity flavor but also made with veggies like carrots. It was excellent and I brought some home. What a great find for our outing here.

While staying at Broadwing Farms, Smoky Mountain Diner was recommended to us. Not only was the food…read moreamazing, the entire experience was so nostalgic that I'm looking forward to booking another stay in Hot Springs again soon and enjoying more meals here. Next time, I'm leaving room for pie. I don't believe we had just one waitress. It seems that in this quaint little Diner, everyone is looked after and checked on as a whole by staff. My Ball jar of sweet tea was never any less than half full, and that sweet tea was *chef's kiss*. We both decided on the meatloaf, and I opted for cornbread, green beans and pickled beets. I felt like I had been transported back in time and was being fed by my great great grandmother. Sounds a bit dramatic, I know. But I haven't had cornbread, meatloaf or beets like this in so many years. It did not taste like restaurant food, it tasted like home cooking. We're already planning our next little "run away from life and parenthood" to Hot Springs, and Smoky Mountain Diner is top of the "will definitely visit again" list. Thank you for treating us like family.

I was in Hot Springs for a couple of days on section hike of the Appalachian Trail. I stopped in to…read moreeat 3 different meals there over the course of three days. Day 1: Lunch. Another hiker and I decided to stop in as we got to town and have a late lunch. It had been a couple of days since we'd had town food and we were tired and hungry. The first thing I noticed was the wait to be seated. We waited about 20 minutes, and once we got to the dining area, there were several empty tables. Once we're seated and ordered, the food came out timely and was delicious. I had a cheeseburger and the cherry cobbler with ice cream. Day 2: Breakfast. Since the food was good, we decided to go back for breakfast again the next day. Again, there was a wait to be seated. We were a group of 5 so we expected there might be a wait. The waitress was friendly and our orders were placed quickly. it did take a while for the food to come out from the kitchen. I had a country breakfast plate with ham. Again the food was delicious. Day 3: Supper. We had a relatively short wait to be seated this time. We were seated and asked for some water. It took over 20 minutes to get the water. Finally a different waitress came out and took our order. I ordered the hungry hiker challenge. It is a cheeseburger with three 8-ounce burger patties on it. The menu says if you finish you get some free cobbler. While we were waiting for our food we noticed that a local who came in and sat down after we were seated had already been served and was done eating before our food arrived. I finished the burger, and some of the other patron's noticed and congratulated me. When the waitress arrived she asked if we needed anything else. I asked if the free cobbler came with ice cream on it. She said no, so I ordered ice cream to go with my cobbler. It was a peach that day. Again, the food was delicious. The main thing that I notice about the restaurant was that despite having great food, service was pretty slow. One of the hikers I ate with noticed that the waitresses seemed to have to seat the customers, take the orders, deliver the food, clean the tables, and handle the check-out at the end of the meals. It seems like the service would have been much quicker if they had someone handling the seating, check-out's, and possibly bussing and cleaning tables. The worst part of the experience was the long waits to be seated and for the food to come out. The food itself was great and I found the servers and other customers to be friendly. The furnishings were clean with a 1960's diner feel. Overall, I would hesitate to go back if I were in a hurry of any kind. If time is no object, the food is great.

So good we went two nights in a row, again. Simon, Heather and Angela offer the best in…read morehospitality, food and drinks. One of the friendliest restaurants in BM. We did the boneless brined chicken one night, Scottish salmon the next. Both were amazing. Deserts are spectacular as well. Try a Hanky Panky cocktail - you'll thank me later. Cheers!

Nice addition to the Black Mountain area. Service was excellent, draft beer was tasty, and the…read morelunch entrees were generous and well prepared. Excellent fish & chips!! Definitely worth another visit to try the cocktail menu - looked divine.

This was our first time! We love wings & I'm super picky for some good wings! These were so yummy!…read moreCooked perfectly, great size & the spicy garlic was good! Tons of wing flavors to choose from! We got the platter, comes with 8 traditional/or boneless wings & two sides for 17$! Such a good deal, it was a lot of food, and we both had left overs! I got it with the Mac & onion rings & he did fries & fried okra so we could try different sides! All very good!! Mac was a bit bland , but salt n pepper helped!! It was overall a fun little laid back sports bar! Def would be fun for playoff games, tons of tvs, even some at the tables! Arcade room! Our server Marcus was great. He was friendly, gave us suggestions & refilled refills quickly! I come from 15+ years in hospitality! It's nice to still see great people in this industry that care about guest like I do!! We def will be back!!

Went back to watch an NFL game. I had a "Brotherly Love" Cheese Steak Sandwich and fries, and my…read morefriend had the Mushroom burger with onion rings! The onion rigs were great, crispy and tasty, so were the fries. The burger was cooked well and tasted ok as burgers go! My steak sandwich on the other hand was bland, I had to look closely as i first thought it was ground beef instead of steak! If this sandwich served in Philadelphia it would be thrown back to the kitchen! Service again was poor! Three ladies were standing arguing over the tabs, and ignored my friend who waited 4 - 5 minutes just to get their attention! She finally walked over to where the employees argued and had to ask for anther drink! UNACEPTABLE! Doubt if we are coming back! There are too many other burger joints in Johnson City with big screen TVs and better service! !

This place has anything that you could want. Diner food to elevated food. Gluten-free options and…read morespecialty coffees. We had the pleasure of stopping in here and really enjoying a meal before we went hiking. We talked to Dave and he was very kind and welcoming. We will be back when we're back in the area.

Stopped in for a quick Saturday afternoon lunch. As you walk in, you'll find a chalkboard with…read moremenus for you to look over. When you're ready, you'll find place your order at the counter, where they give you a number to take to your table. The young woman taking orders was very knowledgeable of the menu, and was able to answer several questions from our group of 4. Drinks as self-serve, with a selection of Pepsi products, tea, water, and coffee. After placing our orders, we found a booth in the back, and in less than 10 minutes, our four entrees were delivered hot and fresh to the table. One thing we noticed, as three of us had ordered dishes with chicken as the main protein, was just how tender and juicy the chicken was, even the tenders. The bowls we ordered (sweet potato fried rice with grilled chicken and crunchy sesame slaw with hot ginger chicken) were amazing balancing acts of flavor and texture. The BLT was simple but fresh, the perfect summer treat! Overall, a casual and laid-back atmosphere with excellent and imaginative dishes. If anything, you'll have trouble deciding which direction to go!

So slow! One person in the kitchen had a brace on, so not able to wash her hands. The server also…read morehandled money, also no handwashing.

Absolutely one of my favorite places to eat. Love the old family and friend joints. Lisa is our…read morefavorite waitress. Mildred is a hoot and a great helper. Erica is fast on her feet and they are all super friendly. The food is usually pretty good.

Looks like Southern Craft made some nice renovations and I loved smelling that smoker on the way…read morein. I wasn't too hungry so I just ordered a few wings. I could taste that great smoke from earlier and they had a good crunch. However the dry rub didn't have much flavor and the barbecue sauces were okay but nothing special. Also the celery was pretty skinny and flimsy. I did have a few bites of the pulled pork and it was nice and tender. If I come back, I would definitely stick to the smoked meats.

Been here a few different times in the past couple years. The food never disappoints me. Had lunch…read morethere yesterday. I had the pulled pork tacos. One word to describe them - DELICIOUS! The staff were polite. The place has a good southern vibe. Love this place. I will be eating there again.