We arrived around 8;30 or so on a Saturday morning and found a booth right away. Within minutes our…read moreserver arrived and took our drink order. Coffee and water was brought quickly and our order was taken. I ordered pancakes, sausage, hash browns, and a biscuit. My wife ordered a kitchen sink type omelette minus the mushrooms. Service was fast and spot on with our order. The pancakes were hot and fluffy. Matter of fact, everything was hot and fresh and arrived in less than 7 minutes. Okay, so, this is not a knock or me saying the food wasn't good. It was average. To me, everything was pretty bland. First bite of hash browns I took, I tasted butter but by the end, just greasy. Again, that isn't a knock. I love breakfast diners like this for that reason. But, there really was very little flavor in any of my food. Pancakes were fluffy but nothing outstanding. Biscuit was good but again, nothing special. Sausage had the most flavor of anything I ate. My wife loved her omelette and commented on how packed it was with the ingredients. The service was very good and overall I enjoyed the food. Would I go back if I was going through Asheville again? Probably not. It was fine but nothing more than that.

The best server we had all weekend for our little weekend getaway! This is a modern Waffle House,…read morenothing fancy but AWESOME breakfast! Hubby got the biscuit and gravy with eggs and hash browns. I also had the biscuit and gravy and hashbrowns. The gravy was delicious!!! Give this local dive a chance it won't disappoint!

You will need a reservation and it will be worth it. If you are the person speeding on Paton Ave in…read morethe west side then you will miss the pink building and the amazing experience within. Our small group of friends chose to celebrate a Valentine's dinner. It is a limited menu but you will find something that will make you want more. Several entree's serving portions are presented large enough to share in a family style. A variety of influences from different cultures and many options of protein are from farms in North Carolina. It didn't take long for me to choose the burger with a side of Pecorino fries. After eating the focaccia bread, I wasn't able to save room for dessert but all the reasons to return. A lovely spot for a cute date night, a great spot for a cocktail to start a relaxing evening or just need a a break and enjoy amazing food.

Went back to Regina's on a Sunday for brunch. The place was packed, but the wait wasn't too long…read more(reservations are recommended though). We had a great version of shakshuka, this one containing not just (poached) eggs, tomatoes and zug sauce, but also roasted sweet potatoes. While the taste was great overall, the sweet potatoes are what really made this dish outstanding. We also had the lion's mane mushroom sandwich with fries. The lion's mane mushroom had a nice outside coating. The weird consistency of the mushrooms was more noticeable in this dish though than in the dinner entree we had here before, where the lion's mane was used in a gnocchi pasta. But the taste was still quite good. The fries here are always good, whether their basic ones or the Japanese-style seasoned Totoro fries. Service as usual was excellent -- friendly and efficient. Great brunch spot on the westside!

Do not let the location detour you because it's next to a gas station!…read more This diner is a well hidden gem off interstate 40!! We stopped for brunch and had delicious locally sourced breakfast ingredients. Some of their ingredients are also made in house. The meal was light, amazing, and my kiddos requested to stop back if we drove through again!

Awesome spot for a homemade dessert. My friends loved their choices (soup of the day and a BBQ…read moresandwich with homemade sides) even though I just tagged along for coffee and dessert. The staff were incredibly attentive, friendly, and made the restaurant feel like a pit stop at home. Clean facilities and quick service (despite the fact that we definitely stayed longer than planned)! P.s. the pecan coffee cake cured my depression. 10/10. That is all.

One of the best burgers I've had in a hot minute! I was in Asheville for a friend's bachelorette…read moreparty, and despite this being a popular pre-wedding destination, it can be tricky to find a restaurant with space for a large group! Hail Mary fits the bill, with quick counter service and plenty of room to spread out on the patio. Honestly everything on the menu sounded good, but a good classic-style burger was calling my name. Hail Mary's is a double patty with American cheese, caramelized onions, "kween" sauce, and dill pickles. This is exactly what I was craving, and fulfilled that "diner-style" burger nostalgia with elevated ingredients. I also ordered their PBJ Brussels, which sounded intriguing and were indeed delicious. The flavors kind of sound like they wouldn't work together, but they totally do. Prices aren't bad for the quality of the food, but when adding in drinks, it can get a little expensive. I highly recommend a visit if you're in the area!

This was a fantastic spot for a group of eight. I was craving a good burger and Hail Mary was the…read moreperfect stop. We found some free street parking in front. We were in town for my Bachelorette and wanted a casual spot for a big group. I loved how easy it was to order up front and take your icon order number with you to an open table. They have a great menu here filled with creative burgers and fried chicken sandwiches. My girls and I loved all that we ordered. I went with the classic burger that was super delicious. I had two friends get the fried chicken sandwich. They loved how generous the portion was (the chicken was hanging outside of the bread) and finished every last bite. I paid extra for the side of fries and enjoyed them. Another friend loved the bahn mi burger. It's a great spot for quick and delicious food. The people who work here are super kind. There is a single gender neutral bathroom stall. We sat in their outdoor covered patio. I highly recommend this spot for big groups and great food.

We had the pleasure of visiting this place over the last weekend…read more There were 5 of us, including our wheelchair bound sister. The service was excellent, professional and pleasant. The quality of the food was outstanding. I had soe grilled octopus. It was tender and well flavored. We will definitely be back!!

Fantastic gem in mountains. The ambiance is fantastic and fun. Service was excellent and gave great…read moresuggestions. The drinks were strong and sharp , the octopus was phenomenal and the Greek dinner plate is always 10/10. Solid 5 Star.

Came to 5 points with my wife and we loved it. The food was great and came out quickly. Get the…read morebiscuits with some local honey. They brought us back for our second breakfast the very next day. We even participated in a Happy Birthday celebration for one of the cooks, "the egg guy ,Danny". Here is where you find the locals eating

Overall - the breakfast was good - but nothing outstanding in my eyes. We got a feta/spinach…read moreomelet (+ grits) and 2 pancakes + well done bacon. I liked that the omelet wasn't one of those massive large ones that get dried out. I loved the well done bacon. But the other aspects were just okay.

Always get the French dip and baked potato. It's a meal for sure!…read more As an adult- I order kids burger and baked potato. It's enough for me. Great service. Can't ask for more!

I can't believe I never finished this post. Hands down best restaurant in Newport. Wish it was open…read moremore often. I had quite a bit on the menu, but the burgers and hamburger steak seem to win out time and again. Chicken fingers and plump and crispy, not super greasy. You can't ask for better people to be your servers. Casual, but if you want to make it a date night and add some pizazz, go for it. Everyone is welcome!

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.

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.

Great food and service Love the environment. Place is always…read morepacked, but it is well worth it

This is a cute little themed 50's style diner. A couple tables are made to look like you're in an…read moreolder car. We unfortunately came at a time when they were all taken. The food was actually really good - great biscuits and one of the best country fried steaks I've had! You can even order a milkshake with your breakfast if that's your thing. There's a cute little front shop that has candy and toys from years ago for purchase. Definitely worth a visit!