Hubby and I went for lunch and it had a couple large groups dining: a group socializing at the bar, and a large table with a ladies group . There were also a few couples, like us. I had the trout fillet (I had mine grilled instead of blackened and it was moist and flavorful. It came with two sides. I chose broccolini (was a bit under cooked to me) and tasty sweet potato waffle fries (generous portion) which came with an unusual but good dip. Hubby had the soup of the day and the chicken salad. It was delicious as always. It's offered with pita wedges or sliced cucumber, or 1/2 and 1/2. We like the 1/2 and 1/2 option. It was quiet and we had an enjoyable meal. I'm sure we will be returning often. Our server was friendly, helpful, and gave about the right amount of attention and service. read more

The food was very well prepared and presented. The plates are nicely proportioned and service was excellent. A bit high on the prices for this area but an excellent spot for fine dining. read more

I can't say enough good about Parcels! Great food! Excellent service! Wonderful staff! Beautiful restaurant where you want to cozy up to the bar and stay there, ask for Alex, she'll make you a perfect drink every time. read more

Parcel 191 - Empress Gin with tonic. It's a beautiful purple gin with a very unique flavor. Alex made it perfectly! - New American Near Me - Rutherfordton, North Carolina

3 stars because its trying hrad and it looks cute, but the 2 stars it didn't get were simple fixes and noted before so maybe someone's not getting the feedback? We'll and its not cheap, when you pay $24 for shrimp and grits you dont expect to have to season it at the table and mash the chalky lumps out with your fork. Maybe I'm just not a southern gal, but pulling the heads off my shrimp and getting one too many little tentacles thingies stuck in my teeth sort of took the shine off. The fried green tomatoes look pretty, the batter tastes of absolutely nothing; all the flavors in the sauce. We had a nice time though and I'll always give local businesses a go over the faceless big box. Maybe someone will read this and give the chef back his salt? read more

Parcel 191 - Fried Green Tomatoes - New American Near Me - Rutherfordton, North Carolina

This a cute newer restaurant in the area. It has a comfy upscale vibe when you walk in, but don't worry there's still about 6 or 8 tvs playing sports above the bar. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The food was mostly a miss. My friend had their pasta and that was good, but I had salmon with asparagus. The first salmon had a huge hair on it so I sent it back ( in the photo the waitress accidentally got my side wrong so I have mashed potatoes) and they brought me another this time with the correct side, but the fish was raw. I mean nigiri raw. So pretty disappointing. We also had dessert which was pretty solid. The beignets were very lemony but pretty good. The drinks tho were all really good. I had two fall drink specials , an apple cider margarita and the smore tini , and a spicy margarita. All perfect! Overall don't know that I'd eat here again but I will go back and enjoy a few drinks. read more

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First of all I would like to thank you for feeding us after a horrible experience at a neighboring restaurant. The inside of the restaurant is very nicely decorated and laid out. Being frustrated at our previous restaurant we were met by Alex the bartender. She was wonderful. My wife's cocktail was on point. As usual I ordered a beer. They had an extensive local craft selection. I was informed by Alex they would be installing a draft selection in the spring! We split the Cajun chicken pasta . The dish was plenty to split . You will definitely have leftovers. The chicken, sausage and pasta were cooked correctly. The sauce pulled the entire dish together. Thank you for talking care of your customers. We always enjoy coming to Parcel 191!!! read more

Outstanding!! Professional staff, professional cooking. Nobody else in Rutherford has these menu items. From burgers to crab cakes, trout, mahii . Awesome bartenders. The only place that does a proper Old Fashion that I've had anywhere near here. read more

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This place is great for a date night or a casual meal out! Great atmosphere and food is amazing! Service is exceptional!

This place was excellent ! From the moment we walked in . Friendly staff . Our waiter was great ! You a tell he enjoys his job . Food was amazing !! read more

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The food was delicious and the waitress was very nice! It's a beautiful restaurant for a quick drink or a great dinner. We will be back.

Brunch was amazing and on point The French toast and cheese grits were out of this world. I love an espresso martini but I'm always nervous as you never know what you are going to get depending on the bar tender but OMG not only was it good it's in my top 3 of all time...not too bitter but not too sweet, perfect balance read more

Parcel 191 - Espresso Martin - New American Near Me - Rutherfordton, North Carolina

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Outstanding food and service. This is one of the nicest restaurants we have ever been to. I highly recommend.

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Parcel 191! The staff was attentive & worked well as a tram. The atmosphere was relaxing & we appreciated that the music was background & not loudly intrusive. The food was excellent and what a treat to find so may gluten free options! The GF fried fish was delicious as were the wonderfully crispy sweet potato fries,. brussel sprouts & fried green tomatoes. I had the blackened fish which had the perfect amount of seasoning. AND.....Wow!!! If anyone else is bored by the usual GF dessert options of only chocolate torte & inferior quality ice cream, you're in for a treat. We skipped the torte & tried the other 3 GF options on the dessert menu. They were all excellent! We live in the Asheville NC area but we will be coming back to this restaurant on a regular basis; it's well worth the trip! read more

We love everything about this place. Excellent food, excellent service. It's our new favorite close to home.

We met friends here for lunch, and we were impressed with the food, ambiance and service. The presentation of each of our meals was beautiful, and I highly recommend the roasted beets and the sweet potato fries! We will be back! read more

We have been hearing some really word of mouth positive reviews about Parcel 191. The menu has offering for almost every taste. The selection is very nice without being over bearing. The staff are pleasant and attentive. The biggest takeaway is they want you to enjoy your dining experience while at Parcel. Today I had a salad with salmon. Nicely done. I heard the Reuben was wonderful- saving that choice for next time. Welcome to Rutherfordton Parcel 191. We are glad you are here. read more

Parcel 191 - Lunch Salad with Salmon. Nicely done - New American Near Me - Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Why did you change your fried chicken sandwich? They used to have the best, moist, thickest and most flavorful fried chicken sandwich. The day after Valentine's Day we ordered them for takeout. The chicken was thin, dry and flavorless. We honestly felt they took leftover grilled chicken breasts and tried to bread and fry them. Because we love them so much we decided to give them a second try in hopes they had not changed their chicken. Unfortunately it was just as bad tonight as it was 2 weeks ago. I guess they did change the chicken breasts. Bye bye Parcel. It was great while it lasted. ​​ read more

I sincerely hope they succeed---more restaurants needed here. I've been 3 times now & each time thought "eh" First time I sat at the bar----ordered an espresso martini, and was told the'd serve them "someday" as they were hoping to get an espresso machine. I suggested until then Three Olives Triple Espresso Vodka is a great alternative. The bartender said "we'll wait----we're here to serve authentic craft cocktails" ...... I couldn't help but wonder if she's an owner or has ever been to a used restaurant equipment store----a graveyard of bargains from all the places that preferred "authenticity or craft" over serving customers what they are hungry or thirsty for. Beets & Brussel Sprouts were good, but all the fried apps (fried green tomatoes, pickles) are undercooked-----they are pale yellow instead of being golden crispy and leave a film of flour on your tongue. read more

I've been here twice and have had two awful meal. On my first visit the fish and chips were terrible. On the second visit the steak po boy tasted like someone poured salt on it. read more

Excellent choices and wonderful service. I've tried several different seafood dishes here and every time I was skeptical, having lived at the beach for years, and every time I was throughly impressed. From the shrimp and grits to the gnocchi crawfish mac & cheese, from the salmon to the lettuce wraps. All have been great. They even have a nice selection of bourbons for the area, too include Weller Full Proof. Jose was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic server. 5/5 read more

Parcel 191 - Shrimp & Grits - New American Near Me - Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Great restaurant. Doing it right. Great ambience with brick walls (my favorite). Great chicken salad. Prices are reasonable. I give this place a 5 star read more

I would say this location is 4 1/2 to hers, but it's very varied. The food quality is magnificent service is back-and-forth. It has great ambience great location definitely more upscale side for this area but the white staff is anywhere between pretty good to Soso never had a terrible experience, but it is better based on the food quality in the read more

Service was absolutely spot on the vibe was awesome. The food was absolutely lovely. The coffee tasted great and was inexpensive. We had the fish and chips and the chicken salad sandwich. Both of them were very well prepared and very flavorful. We will definitely be back. read more

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My husband and I moved here from Ft. Lauderdale in 2006. We enjoyed going out to eat. Finding a quality restaurant in our little town has not been easy. 191 has been several different restaurants. They have been open for 2 months. The ambiance was delightful. Finally an upscale place to eat. The menu is lacking. I ordered the grilled Mahi. Over cooked and over seasoned. The risotto was dry sticky blob. Our server, Mikael was pleasant. We truly hope it improves. We have our fingers crossed. read more

Nice ambiance. Excellent service. Food was very good: Cajun pasta, blacken salmon, chicken sandwich, chicken salad sandwich, and side spinach salads. Bar service was good. Drinks and wine not grossly overpriced as at some places. For parties larger than 4, definitely recommend a reservation. The remodeled building is very nicely done. Got crowded early on a Thursday evening. A great addition to Rutherfordton! read more

Dropped in for a late lunch. Heard some great things about Parcel 191 & wanted to see & taste for myself. I had the appetizer, roasted beets with goat cheese. The dish was satisfying, but it was not roasted beets. The beets were pickled and served cold. Not what I expected, but it was satisfying. My entree was blackened salmon with side dishes, creamed spinach & a side salad. I was blown away by the fresh taste and texture of the fish and spinach. The salmon was perfect and fresh while the creaminess of the sauce & fresh spinach was hot and a big hit. The side salad was too much, so I brought it home for an evening snack. My company had a Ruben with waffle fries. No complaints and left a clean plate. He had 2 orders of Beignets for a late snack to go! It was not a busy time since it was the first time being open on a Tuesday & we got plenty of attention while learning about the family history and its owners. The atmosphere was perfect for an afternoon & can't wait to return next week with a few of my friends! If you're looking for a great meal with great service, then this is the place for you. read more

Sorry if this has already posted once. Last time I was here they were out of the first three appetizers I ordered. Today I noticed no beers on tap isn't that part of the NC restaurants legacy with so many local breweries. Not to mention I met the chef prior to opening and he said they would have some Louisiana dishes. Like oyster poor boy have yet to see it On the menu. I ordered the roast beef poor boy. Second time. nothing like Louisiana no gravy. sandwich was dry no dipping sauce or gravy. Fries were not hot when served. No bottled Corona. This is my 4 th visit and most likely my last. Hope you continue to improve but for the price the quality I will still go to Greenville for a good restaurant. read more

very excited about parcel coming look forward to our next meal. We're there today really enjoyed it

everything was excellent and i will be returning. the portions were very generous. i think that sums it up perfectly

Food and drinks were amazing.. my father who is very picky said their chicken salad is the best he has ever had..

This place is fantastic! They are friendly, it is clean, the staff is friendly, and the food is very good. I really love knowing I can dip in for a drink and/or meal. They are now open all week, which is perfect. Thank you to the owners...you are onto something. read more

Service was good. The food is varied and amazing. I had the crab cake sandwich with sweet potato fries. The crab cake was delicious but the big surprise came when I dipped the fries into a dark sauce that I was expecting to be a bbq flavor. But to my surprise it was a raspberry melba sauce and was a perfect flavor combination with the sweet potato. read more

We went there the first time my husband had the fillet and said it was excellent. I had the fish and chips, fish was over battered And batter was bland. Only one piece of fish was not worth the price of the meal. The drinks were extremely overpriced. Tried it a second time with my son, he had the trout and risotto. The fish was very dry and the risotto was a big clump. My granddaughter had a Caesar salad that was very limp and heavy with dressing and extremely overpriced for a salad. I had the pulled pork, which was just average would really like this restaurant to make it. Hope this information helps you to improve. if you want to charge these kind of prices, the food needs to be spot on. read more

I ordered there today and got the Cajun pasta with shrimp. it was not spicy at all, it was sweet tasting and my shrimp still had the shell and legs on it. shouldn't have to peel my own shrimp to eat in my pasta. The only thing good about my meal was my drin. and 24 for that was not worth it read more