Juniper delivered such a lovely dining experience. I started with the focaccia bread, and it was…read moreeverything you want from a simple appetizer--warm, soft, and perfectly seasoned, with that fresh‑baked aroma that makes you slow down and savor every bite. For my entrée, I had the duck breast, and it was exceptional. Tender, flavorful, and cooked with the kind of precision that shows real care in the kitchen. Every element on the plate complemented the duck without overpowering it, making the whole dish feel thoughtful and balanced. The atmosphere at Juniper is relaxed but refined, and the service matched it--attentive without being rushed, and genuinely welcoming. It's the kind of place where you can settle in, enjoy your meal, and feel taken care of. I'll absolutely be back to explore more of the menu. Juniper is a gem.

I was really excited to try Juniper and had been looking forward to it during my stay…read more Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing from the start. When I arrived, I noticed someone finishing up at the bar and offered to wait for the seat, but the hostess turned me away rather abruptly. Instead, I was directed to try the speakeasy, which turned into a bit of a goose chase trying to find it. As a guest staying at the hotel, I would have appreciated being treated with the same kindness and respect that I approached the interaction with. I had high hopes for Juniper, but the welcome set a tone that made the experience feel far less hospitable than expected. I hope the team considers how small moments of courtesy can shape a guest's entire impression.

We came to Ridge Spring to check out some of the antique shops in town and decided to try Juniper…read morefor lunch. What a great choice! I ordered the crab cake sandwich with a somewhat local beer (North Carolina). The flavor and texture were perfect! The service was attentive and friendly. The restaurant was in a great old downtown building. If you are in the area, I recommend giving this place a try. There is even a beautiful park across the street, so picnic there is always an option.

The best food around! Must try their corn chowder! Love the food and the atmosphere! I eat there as…read moremuch as I can!!!!

This was the third time i've been....i'm an addict. This go around was the t-bone (every time man),…read morefried green tomato, fries, bruss, scallop risotto, and lobster mac. Just delicious. Everything here tastes great. It's my favorite restaurant in JC and it's absolutely worth going to. They even have matches, who does that anymore.

Love this place! We went here to celebrate me passing my NP boards. The steak is a must!read more

Really cool spot in a great hotel…read more Elk carpaccio was super super thin, like barely any elk. Lobster puff things were tasty. Filet was perfectly cooked and tasty Scallops were tasty but the sausage with them was horrible. I think the waitress noticed because the comped my double mezcal old fashioned which was very nice of her.

This was my first time at this restaurant and the food was great!…read more When we were first seated, the hostess was super friendly. We did wait about 15mins before we were approached by our waitress, which did disappoint us because we watched 2 tables get seated after us and they were immediately served water and orders were taken. The restaurant itself was not busy at the time we arrived, which was a bummer for us to wait awhile before even being approached with water. The food itself was great. I do wish the French Toast was brought out to us sooner because it was barely warm by the time it was placed on the table. Taste wise everything tasted great! I do recommend this spot and I hope to visit it again and hopefully have better service in the future. Service did impact this review as I feel service is a major part of the restaurant experience.

Love love love this place!! We had one of the best meals easily a top 20 dining experience. We…read moreordered small dishes. There are plenty of choices. What made it special wasn't complexity--it was simplicity done at an high level. Sitting with a view of the chefs preparing each dish added a layer of we'll we talked with them and the folks serving that made the entire evening. I've realized my palate leans toward something different--unique menus, bold but balanced flavors, and an atmosphere that feels intentional. Camp delivered on all three. We ordered: * Artisan cheese plate * Crispy lion's mane * Grilled octopus Each dish was thoughtful, clean, and memorable without trying too hard. The experience was made even better by Rui, our server. Flawless service--attentive, knowledgeable, and perfectly in tune with the pacing of the meal. Rui made what was already an incredible dinner feel effortless and personal. An outstanding experience from start to finish.

Came in for Sunday brunch and had such a great experience. The food was both beautiful and…read moredelicious. You cannot leave without getting the bread service--that tallow butter is insanely yummy. Til went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had an amazing time, and we must definitely did!

My first visit but definitely won't be my last!…read more This place is absolutely PERFECT! The views? Stunning. The location and scenery? Top tier. The staff? Amazing. The wine and food? 10/10. We had the charcuterie board and the trio plate and everything was delicious! This is honestly one of the few places I've been where the service, drinks, food AND prices all align perfectly. Already planning my next visit!

Cityscape Winery was such a pleasant surprise. We popped in randomly one day while we were up in…read morethe mountains, and I'd never been before. The building itself is beautiful and very well designed, and everyone we interacted with was incredibly nice and welcoming. We did a wine flight, enjoyed a couple bottles while we were there, and brought some bottles home with us. We didn't get a chance to try the food, but the menu looked really good. We also took some time to explore the grounds, which was fun, and loved seeing the animals out back. Overall, a great experience and definitely worth the stop. Would absolutely go back.

Food was extraordinary. I had paella which if it's on the menu I get it. Beyond any I have ever…read morehad. Whole lobster tail ,and some of the best Spanish rice ever. My wife had the albondagos with the best sauce. Topped off dinner with 2 Taylor Fladgate 20 year old tawny ports and we were perfectly pleased. Our waiter JC was instrumental in creating g the perfect evening

Matt was the most professional and gracious server!!!! We love this restaurant. The ambiance, the…read morefood with its Spanish and South American flavors are divine and delicious!!! Outstanding service!!! Beautiful bar too. I highly recommend this establishment for your next dining pleasure!!!

The library is a nice quiet space to get a drink small bites and have conversation. Plan to get a…read morereservation. Service is always great

We came here the first weekend in January for a girl's trip. We heard it was super cute. This place…read morewas indeed cute decor wise. However, the service left something to be desired. When we walked in the bartender barely greeted us before telling us they would close earlier than posted so we could only have one round. We said okay and proceeded to order our drinks quickly. One of the drinks we ordered was made incorrectly resulting in a less than desirable taste. When asked to add the missing ingredient, he instead proceeded to make excuses for why she didn't like the drink due to her personal tastes versus taking accountability for the error. The remake which included the missing ingredient was much better and what she wanted. Very cute bar but the service could use a little TLC.

Swung by for a late night dinner! Great views - super high up and the city lights are so gorgeous…read more I got the "Wok This Way" salad and opted for no protein this time - was tasty! Loved the contrast of fresh salad and dressing with the crispy noodles and onions. Kinda expensive for the price ($17), but can see it's surely convenient if you're staying in the Embassy Suites!

"Up on the Roof" had the most amazing views I've seen in a long time. The sky definitely opened up…read morefor us that evening. We had reservations at 7pm. We were greeted with warm smiles and kind words. We waited about 10 minutes before we could sit. Our server greeted us and gave us menus. We ordered drinks first and then after the drinks arrives we were able to order food. The food didn't arrive all at once. It took about 15 minutes for everyone to get their food. The food was great but the service was horrible. We asked our service for water about 5 times. Finally, I stood up and got my own water from the bar. I even went to the bar to get a second drink. I'm not sure why a place like that would have an amazing view with great food but have horrible service. Such a waste!!

This hotel had an excellent location. The staff and check in process was amazing. My husband and I…read morehad rooms at a near by hotel that overbooked and were very unprofessional- AC Hotel accommodated us on a very busy weekend. When they heard of our other issues they gave us a few complementary items and made us feel very welcomed. The rooms were excellent and the breakfast was amazing. Soothing, comfortable, professional, and A plus experience.

I needed to visit the area for business and decided to stay here this trip. The hotel is quite…read morelarge and modern looking and it's right in the middle of downtown, very walkable to many places to eat and drink. Arriving, there's valet out front, but I wasn't sure where to drop the car off, as they were too busy chatting to greet me, so I parked and went to greet them. They were definitely friendly once I did this, but it wouldn't been nicer if they were paying attention to newly arriving customers. Then on my last night, I dropped the car back off after I returned from dinner and told the valet I needed to leave around 4AM the next morning. He said valet doesn't open until 6AM, so he would leave my car parked out front and leave the key at the desk. Of course I came down at 4AM and my car wasn't there. The front desk lady called someone who went and got the key and car, which was contrary to what the guy told me the night before. One more issue with valet - They always had way too many cars parked in the circle out front which totally clogged traffic and prevented driving through. I went to leave and had to back out of the drive into the road rather than drive around through their circle - this was pretty dangerous. Checking in was much worse... the young man who checked me in simply gave me a key and said very little. I had to come back to ask him if there was a lounge, free breakfast, water for the room, basically all the points he's supposed to review with me. He couldn't have been more dismissive. As for the room, it was nice. Plenty of charging ports and outlets. A new modern style, with European style toilets in the bathroom and plenty of lighting throughout the room. I definitely don't like rainfall shower systems, especially with that style of handle, where there are two and you don't know which does what. The TV worked well and even had all the newer streaming services, which was great. The HVAC system was quiet and effective. Next time I'm in town I'm going to probably stay at the Westin across the street.