This place has it all really dialed in. As soon as you walk through the door you know it's going to…read morebe amazing. Great food, super atmosphere, and the service was absolutely top notch. Madii was the server and she was as pleasant and helpful as can be. You could quickly tell that she loved working there and had incredibly positive things to say about the restaurant and the owners. Can't wait to go back!

We went for dinner on a Wednesday evening and the place was surprisingly full. The bartender was…read moreimpeccable. I don't think he ever stopped moving and checking on everyone. My only complaint was that the kitchen took a while to get our food out, but the appetizers and salads came out quickly and if I returned super hungry I would order a soup or salad before dinner. My salmon was top notch. The skin was crispy and the meat was perfectly cooked. My god mother loved her tomato bisque and fried oysters. The grits an polenta were what everyone at the bar was talking about. Many of the cocktails looked delicious and I can wait to come back sometime when I can try a few. It's a perfect spot for a special occasion or a date night.

Honest and attentive waitstaff are a rare treasure in today's busy restaurants, but when you're a…read moreregular at a place where you don't even bother double-checking the bill, a small act of integrity truly stands out. The fact that our wonderful waitress went out of her way to correct a mere one-dollar error--without waiting for it to be discovered later--speaks volumes about her character. Even though she seemed pleasantly busy (or perhaps she's simply one of those delightful overachievers who takes genuine pride in her work), she still chose to do the right thing with a smile. It made me chuckle in the best way and turned an already lovely meal into something truly memorable. The food was perfect, the service was warm and thoughtful, and the entire experience left me feeling genuinely appreciated. Thank you, dear waitress, for your refreshing honesty and kind heart. I hope this note finds you and brings a smile to your day. Wishing you nothing but wonderful moments ahead--if you ever happen to read this. ambience was very awesome.

Great spot for a cold beer overlooking the River. Friendly staff and good beer selection. Wish I…read morewas on a motorcycle

Well they changed their name and brought in Pepsi so if you've been coming here for years there's…read moresome things that are different. I didn't have any problems with the service everyone was polite and welcoming. From the old pictures not much has changed inside, they painted over the walls so the Carolina Diner isn't there on the wall anymore. Food is really good in my opinion. I had a sausage egg and cheese on a biscuit with a side of bacon bc I wanted to try more of the things for a more comprehensive review, also had some home fries. As my friend had told me "we're in biscuit country" (I was thinking of bagels for breakfast) he was right. Good thing is too no matter the time of day, you can order any part of the menu which is nice

I did not see high ratings on this site for this restaurant, so I took a chance and went in. The…read morestaff was very friendly and my omelette was absolutely delicious! The home fries were amazing, just like the waitress said they would be. Very happy I got my food from there today when I was traveling from Asheville to Morganton for a photo shoot. Very pleased and still taking home leftovers because the portions were large. Definitely recommend!

Great food and experience. The staff was wonderful to deal with and made sure we were satisfied. I…read morewould definitely recommend this place. Take your time and don't be in a hurry, everything is prepared when ordered.

Great wraps, delicious soup... very good food in a nice downtown spot. We will be back next time…read morewe're in Morganton.

Amazing food Great atmosphere…read more Clean and organized Can't wait to get back for that prime The best part was the staff Friendly and professional Rare find in a world of bad food and unacceptable customer service

This sportsbar restaurant serves excellent steaks, burgers, and prime rib…read more They are casual attire. They are relaxed and habe a good ambiance. The lively atmosphere, live music, and pickleball courts are modern. The food is excellent and fresh The meats are excellent because they have a butcher on-site with a variety. The burgers were tasty and the fries were crispy. Service was quick, accurate, and cheerful. There are pickleball courts behind the building that are clean and maintained well. Parking was generous and had easy handicapped accessible. The restrooms were cleaned, hot water, and well supplied. I highly recommend Some reviews mention the service can be slow.

Sunday morning breakfast buffet. It's hard to go wrong there and Abele's did a very good job. A…read morefriendly waitress brought our carafe of coffee and while Mrs. K. decided to order from the menu, I started on the buffet. Before I was back with my first plate, her French Toast arrived. A great selection of proteins on the steam table and a nice variety of the classic breakfast offerings. A big plate of scrambled eggs and I was able to add cheese sauce and mushrooms on one side of my plate. On the other, some sausage links (very overdone) and some sliced ham (extremely salty). Lots of other high carb options available including biscuits, pancakes, French toast sticks, cheese and plain grits, home fries and tots. Something that might have been fried chicken livers and also some pieces of fried chicken. A dessert bar with banana pudding, jellos and fruits was also available. The place is clean and the service was great, clearing dirty dishes and restocking coffee creamer. A satisfying meal for sure. [Review 542 of 2026 - 4637 in North Carolina - 25724 overall]

Nice size buffet & priced right. Service was great and welcoming. Very popular place. Don't let…read morelong lines discourage you, they move fast. Buffet has a bit of everything!

Great and largeselection of burgers, chicken sandwiches, hotdogs salads wings. Good selection of…read morelocal brews and hard ciders too. Wings great, had a dry rub flavor with sauce on side. Regular fries and sweet potato fries both crispy and fresh. Good service and got seated promptly. Definitely worth it and recommend it if you're visiting or live locally!

I arrived at Blue 42 for dinner on a Wednesday night and the restaurant was busy. I was alone so I…read morechose one of the high seats across from the bar so larger parties could take any other open spots. I didn't realize that this meant that the bartender would also be my server. She was really busy and I felt like some of the other servers could have helped out. I ended up waiting a bit before she was able to get away from the bar to take my drink order. I was there for a hot dog and they had some good options. I ended up choose the Rueben dog which had sauerkraut, swiss cheese, thousand island dressing. I also went with the Dipper fries (after asking what they were). It didn't take long for the food to arrive and I, admittedly, enjoyed eavesdropping on some of the conversations around me. :) It looked like the dog had been sitting under a warmer cause the thousand island was....dry?...looking. I went to pick up the bun and it was already coming apart. Not a great sign. On the bottom of the bun there was a small black spot. My suspicion was mold but I don't know that for sure. I cut it off. The whole hot dog fell apart after the first bite. Lots of wet toppings will do that to an untoasted bun. The hot dog itself was ok but I wanted more thousand island dressing. The Dipper fries were great. They are essentially Fritos scoops but as fries, fries that are cut in a scoop shape, and they are served with cheese sauce. What's not to like? I'd be interested in trying other items on the menu but probably wouldn't go out of my way to return.

I love the food and I have tried several different things my favorite is the spinach salad with the…read morebourbon and brown sugar dressing! BLT sandwich is good and so is the potato salad! Service is good and I love the atmosphere!

Always friendly atmosphere. Great food and reasonable…read moreprices. We eat there regularly and are always happy with our food.

We walked across the street from our hotel, around four o'clock in the afternoon, just before the…read morehappy hour crowd would come in. This place is charming and Kellen was great! She welcomed us in and let me chat her head off. My wife and I are from Morganton and had never been inside Fonta Flora. Lots of seating, both inside and out. It's a cool space with a variety of textures and colors. Lots of plants and animals excellent selection of brews. Good music and good vibes. Kellen made several recommendations and we picked up some merch. I highly recommend you stop here for some of the best beer in town.

Wouldn't serve beer at 9:30pm when they close at 10pm. Beer ordered before that was half foam too…read more Visit Sidetracked instead.