Another amazing dinner at Americano! This visit was for my sister's birthday during our girls trip…read moreto the cabin. I made reservations ahead of time. They now have a full bar which they didn't have when I wrote my last review. What a nice touch. The owner was nice enough to make my sisters a pitcher of sangria to enjoy. He mixed up some delicious expresso martinis for my friend and I. We ordered the firecracker shrimp and the Brussel sprouts. Both were fantastic!! I ordered the Sirloin with a caesar salad and potatoes. My friend ordered the overmountain chicken and she said it was fantastic. I honestly can't remember what my sisters ordered b/c we just chatted and laughed the whole dinner. I loved my steak and it was cooked perfectly. The caesar was also really good and I'm a caesar snob since my husband makes his own dressing...this matched up to his perfectly...so delicious!! Our server was extremely nice, prompt and really appeared happy to work here. The owner was as always the nicest and attentive person on the floor and he is just so kind. I love that everyone who works here really are top notch. From the second you walk in the door you feel like you've arrived at their family home for a wonderful meal. We all left very full and so happy. I can't wait to return.

Obviously they lost their liquor license last month, no one said anything when making a reservation…read moreor no one has pulled off the liquor bottles or wine bottles off of the bar. Maybe this is why only 4 tables are occupied I understand circumstances happen but maybe just maybe they should make patrons aware when they are making reservations online and by phone Basically I'm saying it's misleading

The service and the food was outstanding! The manager Tyler Fox is amazing at what he does, so nice…read moreand checked on us to make sure we had what we needed! He is doing an excellent job! Thank you Tyler!!! We will definitely be back!

Food was okay. They were a little understaffed. It's a nice quick meal if you live or vacation in…read moreLand harbor (or like to golf). I had a burger (no bun--I'm doing low carb) and a brat (also no bun). Burger was pretty good but the brat had a hard piece (possibly a piece of bone?). My son had the 5 taco special for 9.99 and enjoyed them. My husband had a bacon burger and chili cheese fries and liked it also.

First time trying this place, and I would certainly return when back in the area. I can see why…read moreit's a local favorite, as there wasn't a single bad bite of food, first of all. Even the kids cheeseburger was nicely done, and I really enjoyed my chicken sandwich, fried green tomatoes, my wife's coconut shrimp, and all the cakes too! Prices were pretty fair, and service was friendly and fast. The restaurant is cozy and with a diner/dive aesthetic that is inviting for sitting in a tin garage, anyway!

Delicious food, great atmosphere, perfect location. Food was amazing. We shared a carrot cake that…read moreI think of to this day. Such a great pit stop while exploring the area.

Fine dining in the mountains, and some of the best dishes and food at this elevation!…read more This place hits on all levels if you're in the mood for a great evening out. Elegant inside and out, friendly service and top notch food. We sat at the bar and our bartender took care of us all evening. Had one of the best old fashioned's in the area. He knows his stuff! The food was fine dining at its best. A garlic buttered escargot with puff pastry just melts in your mouth. Lobster bisque full of flavor and full of, well, lobster, and a ton of it. I have to say, the extra touch to the tasty French onion soup was a talking point all evening...it came with dedicated scissors so you could cut the cheese. What an amazing touch. And they sure did help lol. The center cut medium rare filet mignon paired with some frites was definitely the showstopper this evening. Thick, tender and juicy...one of the best steaks on all levels. Whenever we're in town and want an elegant evening out, this is the spot!

Stonewalls Restaurant was one of the more pleasant surprises during my time in Banner Elk. It's a…read morebeautiful restaurant, and I had been looking forward to dining there for quite some time. From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive. The atmosphere, however, felt a little mixed. The restaurant seemed to have two distinct personalities. The newer side, where the bar is located, felt polished and cohesive, while the older dining room--where we were seated because it had more availability--felt like it hadn't quite received the same attention. The lighting on that side of the restaurant was particularly harsh, which made the dining room feel less intimate than it could have been. Since it's also the larger and busier dining space, I think small touches like candles on the tables or softer lighting would go a long way toward creating a warmer, more personal atmosphere. I also noticed an interesting contrast between the beautiful leather-bound menus and some of the furniture and wall décor, which felt more reminiscent of a hotel dining room than the upscale mountain restaurant the food suggested. Thankfully, the meal more than made up for those observations. I ordered the wild mushroom pasta with lobster, and it was the standout dish of the evening. The pasta was rich without feeling heavy, the mushrooms added wonderful depth, and the lobster was cooked beautifully. It's a dish I'd gladly order again. My boyfriend ordered a steak, which he thoroughly enjoyed. We also started with the escargot and the crab cakes. The escargot, while not quite on the level of some traditional French restaurants I've visited, was still very well prepared and enjoyable. The crab cakes were outstanding--full of crab, nicely seasoned, and easily one of the best appetizers of the meal. Our only complaint was that there was only one crab cake on the plate; we both found ourselves wishing there had been another. Overall, Stonewalls Restaurant delivered an excellent meal with genuinely welcoming service. While I'd love to see the older dining room updated to better match the quality of the cuisine, the food alone makes it well worth a visit if you're in Banner Elk.

Excellent food, prepared very well! New staff and Management look good and have made some changes…read morefor the positive. This restaurant has always been good, but seems to be moving in a more positive direction now.

We had two great dinners here and loved the food! Amber served us both times and went above and…read morebeyond in her service. Good home cooking and the pie was amazing. Great prices and a great place that locals were at so you know it is a good spot.

The service wasn't slow. The cashier was friendly enough. The food was average for a McDonalds…read more Even though they had a 97 sanitation grade posted the place wasn't clean. Somebody needs to do some deep cleaning. The floor in the men's bathroom was sticky with semi-dried pee. The smell of urine made my restroom trip brief. The parking lot was convenient and easy to enter and exit.

Service was terrible, they lied about their ice cream machine like this company hasn't already been…read moreexposed for lying straight out their ass about it. All I really wanted to try is the new milkshake, like it's your job it's so simple it's 1 item let's be so serious now. Then I called and asked if it was broken and the lady hung up on me. SMH such a simple task.

I'm going to let the pictures speak for themselves here. If you're a quick Yelp scroller, take a…read moremoment and slow down and see the pics for this one. Fine dining at its finest! If you want a Michelin caliber trained executive chef...you have it here. Or you crave an amazing patio situated above a creek with deer eating alongside you...yep, here as well. Or you're a foodie in the mood for a memorable evening with one of the Southwest's most distinguished restaurants putting out exquisite dishes...then you've come to the right place. An "Amuse Bouche" not part of the dedicated menu with a crab cake, crème fraiche and caviar on top? You guessed it...it's here as well. Melt like butter blackened cod, bread service with layered and herb infused butter, tender tuna tartare, melt in your mouth osso bucco with homemade gnudi, the list goes on and on. Farm to table with top of the line ingredients that you can see, smell and taste. Add in artistic creativity...food for all the senses here. And hands down some of the best service out there. Sommeliers checking in on you, managers roaming, water glass never gets below half full, 8 servers at once serving a table of 8 all in sync and at the exact same time... I could write a novel of this place and it wouldn't do it justice. Take a look at the pics, make reservations in advance and plan a trip up here just for this. If you're a foodie lover who experiences food instead of just eating it, this is your place.

Expensive restaurant with limited fixed menu. Not really friendly for children but the food is…read moregreat and ambience excellent.

Great bar and grill in the heart of downtown Banner Elk. TVs all over, a menu with variety,…read morefriendly staff and tasty drinks. Went on a Monday which is their wing day and it was packed. Plenty of seating inside and out, with a really nice outdoor covered patio. Ordered some wings, an enormous fish n chips plate, and a few cold ones to wash it all down with. The wings were a bit underwhelming. I ordered them first and they came out 30 seconds later. They were most likely sitting there in the kitchen instead of made to order especially on a wing night. It showed since they were a bit chewy and not hot and fresh. Everything else was amazing. The fish n chips knocked it out of the park! I wasn't planning on ordering it, but after the 3rd plate of it went by I couldn't resist. 2 huge fresh, hot and crispy fish on top of their homemade chips. The fish was outstanding. Perfectly fried with that outer crisp and inner tenderness. I will have a hard time ordering anything else here. If you haven't had it here, get it for sure. With a fresh and made to order wings dish, this place is a 5 star review with no hesitation!

Great! We sat at the bar and had a great experience all…read moreevening watching a football game. The bartenders were all super attentive and the food while several mistakes were made they promptly fixed them and all was fine. Would definitely enjoy another night out there.