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    Social on Main

    4.7 (79 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    SOCIAL ON MAIN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Breakfast
    Diandra L.

    Social on Main was the perfect way to start our weekend in the area. We drove into the area for breakfast and exploring and upon arrival the spot was packed. After looking at the menu and dining there I can see why. The portions are huge, and the pricing is so great. They also have a full bar including breakfast martinis - which I did not opt for but went with a bloody mary instead. It was huge and delicious. They have a lot of breakfast options, but when I saw corn beef hash I knew I had to try that. They have a bunch of different breakfast options and the one I ordered came with eggs, ham, hash browns and I can't remember what else but it was huge. If breakfast isn't your thing and you want lunch - you can choose from their lunch specials which are a main and three sides for under $14 - wowza that is literally crazy! It is a cozy, charming spot with friendly service and I would definitely recommend if you are in Blowing Rock.

    omelette
    Amit M.

    Food: Got the chicken and cheese on crossiant and the veggie omelette with side of hashbrowns. The food was really good and tasty and you got a decent amount of food. Ambiance: smaller restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Has an open layout with booths and tables and a bar in the corner. Service: Waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Parking: located in downtown blowing rock so there is parking on the sides of streets and looked to have a small parking area nearby

    Loaded Hashbrown Bowl
    Meredith C.

    A good breakfast spot! They have an extensive breakfast menu and it all seemed so good! I got the loaded hash brown bowl- it was really unique and tasted good!! Not huge though. It was definitely popular- we had to wait for breakfast on a Friday morning. There's seating both inside and out and they do have a small parking lot that we were able to find a spot in. The waitress wasn't the nicest and they didn't seem super accommodating to our toddler and baby. It's not huge inside and is a no frills diner feel but the food was fast and good.

    Fried flounder, bison burger, reuben sandwich
    Ryan S.

    Cute spot. Extensive menu with lots of southern comfort foods. Friendly fast service. Large portions, reasonably priced. Delicious!

    The Jack Hall
    Darrin K.

    You know it's good when there's a line of people out in the cold waiting to be seated. Amy was awesome as was Brinn our server. Food portions are huge and the prices are actually on the cheaper side for the amount of food you get. Everything we ate for breakfast was great. They definitely put some love into their food. Great service too.

    Waffles and Country Fried Steak
    Eduardo F.

    Food: we ordered Fried Chicken Sandwich, Chicken and waffles and Country Fried Steak. Everything was excellent! Chicken and waffles had a HOT HONEY drizzle which wasn't specified on the menu. My 11 year old son couldn't eat it, and the restaurant didn't even offer to replace it. Service: not great. Server wasn't friendly and seemed annoyed with us. Rest of the staff was nice. Ambiance: small and cozy. Has outdoor tables for the summer. I can imagine this place being very busy during the high winter season.

    Uncle Billy Barker
    Shane M.

    Great breakfast location with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. It does get busy so get there early or be prepared to wait. The food was really good. While I didn't have a biscuit their cathead biscuits looked really good. May need to add this to our regular rotation when we visit.

    The beignets, delicious!
    Dana J.

    Yum yum yum! My friend lives locally and recommended us to come here and I'm glad we did. Everything was cooked fresh and was delicious. We wanted to sit inside and they didn't have a table ready but we didn't wait long. We asked to have the kids food come out first and they quickly obliged-nothing worse than hungry kids waiting for food! The drinks were amazing and all the food was fairly priced. I would love to return for the lunch menu.

    Holiday Cocktail
    Anne F.

    Visited over New Years so of course I got a cocktail for brunch! So good. Sat at the bar. Busy place. Great food and service. This is a GO-TO spot in Blowing Rock.

    The Charley Sellers
    Debi W.

    Great breakfast and lots of selections. We had the eggs Benedict with country ham, and the two eggs scrambled with cheese, turkey sausage and grits. All were excellent--served hot and pretty fast for as busy as they were. Jules was our server and very friendly and efficient.

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    Service and food top notch. Enough for big take home boxes! Locals eat with the visitors so great communal experience.

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    Met some friends there for lunch and we all lived our meals. My friend said her fried chicken sandwich was the best she has ever had!

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    I've never been disappointed eating at Social. So convenient , particularly to locals!

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    11 months ago

    Great breakfast here and a very attentive waitress. Great ending to our fun mtn trip!

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    I stopped at Hellbender while visiting Blowing Rock during a motorcycle trip through the Blue Ridge…read moreMountains and had a very enjoyable meal. Traveling solo, I sat at the bar and found the service friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout my visit. My drink stayed filled, and the staff did a great job making a solo diner feel comfortable. I started with the soup, which was excellent and a great way to begin the meal. For my entrée, I ordered the large mac and cheese. The portion was generous, rich, and very satisfying after a long day of riding in the mountains. Everything was served hot and prepared with care. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable, making it a great place to unwind after spending the day exploring the area. The restaurant felt welcoming without being overly formal, and I never felt rushed during my meal. Overall, I had a very good experience. Good food, attentive service, and a comfortable atmosphere. I would gladly return the next time I'm in Blowing Rock.

    Hidden Gem in Blowing Rock…read more After spending the morning at Grandfather Mountain, I took the scenic route into Blowing Rock and stumbled onto an absolute gem. Hellbender Bed & Beverage and Bistro Roca share the same space now, and the result is one of the most charming spots I've found in the High Country. The outdoor patio was beautiful, with flowers everywhere, cozy seating areas, fire pits, and plenty of dogs lounging alongside their owners. The gravel patio was a little uneven, so my table had a slight tilt, but honestly, the atmosphere more than made up for it. I started with a glass of Crémant de Loire. Crisp, cold, refreshing, and exactly what I wanted after a morning of mountain exploring. For lunch, I ordered the Moules Frites. The mussels arrived swimming in a rich, flavorful broth with basil and sun-dried tomatoes, alongside a generous pile of perfectly cooked fries. The combination with the sparkling wine was fantastic. I cleaned the plate. The service was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely pleasant. My only suggestion is a little more attention to the details. If you're serving mussels, a spoon is almost essential for enjoying that incredible broth. A smaller seafood fork would also make fishing out the mussels easier. Minor things, but details that can elevate a great meal into an exceptional one. The prices were surprisingly reasonable. My entrée and glass of bubbles came in around $23, which felt like a great value considering the quality, portion size, and setting. I skipped dessert only because I was determined to finish every last fry, then headed into town to walk off lunch and hunt for something sweet. If I return--and I absolutely would--I might even stay at the inn. The cottages looked adorable, and the whole property felt warm and inviting. Just a short walk from downtown Blowing Rock, this place delivers on atmosphere, food, and mountain-town charm. Five stars for the food. Four stars for service. Five stars overall because I'd happily come back tomorrow. Life is too short to eat mediocre food. Get out there and stuff your face.

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    The Embers

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    0.1 mi

    Superb evening at this sleek and modern lounge and restaurant in the lobby area of The Embers…read moreHotel. We weren't expecting such a high level experience when we first booked a stay at this newly finished hotel. Classy cocktails, beers, plenty of wine variety, you name it. Went with the Old Smokey as a starter. An old fashioned kicked up a notch. The house smoked maple syrup and charred orange peal knocked his cocktail out of the park. I could smell that smoky flavor from the other end of the bar as it was being made. Bartender was super friendly and had some great mixology skills. We opted for apps all evening, but can't wait to come back and try some more of the menu. The homemade bread is a must. These puppies come out hot and steaming, with this amazing bacon butter to lather them in...outstanding! Our server also recommended the mushroom pate. Mushroom pate you say?! Yes, yes I do. One of the best pate's we've had in a long time. Super flavorful, creamy and smooth. And the homemade chips sticking out of it were the bomb! Then the goat cheese fritters...I had to battle my wife for these flavor bombs. This place is outstanding and not many people know about it...yet. Newly finished in 2024, this is going to be our go to when we want to be right in the heart of Blowing Rock.

    I enjoyed our dinner here, but I wanted an upscale romantic restaurant, and while it came up in my…read moresearch, that's not how I would describe this space. The restaurant is right off the lobby of a hotel. There is a small bar, and it's a small, but open concept dining area and it is LOUD in there. I enjoyed the old fashioneds, I got one smoked and one not, they were both very good. We split fried goat balls, and then I got the southern style fried rice. I thought both had creative flavors but enjoyed the rice better. You have to be very committed to that type of cheese to eat more than one - they are intense. I think I'd rather eat on the patio than inside and enjoy the fresh air and music they had. Lastly, give yourself time to find parking, the lot was full and people were circling when we got there. We got really lucky with a spot after circling the block.

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    The Embers Restaurant opens both to the inner and outer serenity of Blowing Rock
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    Bistro Roca

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    4.1
    (526 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    We went to dinner here while in the area. It was a cozy setting with a great atmosphere inside…read more However, they sat us on the closed-in patio by a window which ended up being a little too chilly. For my dinner I ordered the Wood Fried Brussels. The Brussel sprouts were not caramelized like I had at other places but it was very good and probably healthier. There were a lot of good flavors with the beets, candied pepitas, pickled peppers and the saffron aioli. I would recommend this dish. Others at the table ordered the Cobb Salad, classic wedge with salmon, & the Artisan pizza. Unfortunately, the salmon was not completely cooked so it went uneaten. Two people in our party ordered diet cokes which were fountain drinks. The diet cokes were not good because there was no carbonation. The pizza and Cobb salad were good. If you eat here during the colder months, I recommend asking for a seat inside. That seemed like it would have been a cozier experience.

    Bistro Roca is an amazing spot! We love the decor, which is rustic but modern if that makes sense…read more The different seating options are also unique and bring a different ambiance to each section. Food is excellent. I LOVE the duck pizza pie. Honestly the best pizza in my book ever. My husband enjoyed his brisket saying it was tender and flavorful. The starter calamari was meaty and not overly breaded like many calamari! Great kids meals options!! Our waitress was so kind and was thoughtful in letting the girls order before us so their food arrived with the apps. A must go to while in blowing rock, you won't regret it!

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    The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge

    The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge

    4.6
    (89 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Our first time visiting the Blowing Rock area in 35+ years. I went to school in Boone many years…read moreago. In town for a few days for my birthday. We chose this restaurant for my birthday dinner - based on reviews. Reservations seemed to be required at least 10-14 days in advance and we still could only get 8:30. That's OK for us as we tend to eat later most of the time. It seemed we may have been the last party to arrive as the restaurant was clearing out shortly after we were seated. The Good: beautiful place and great views, at least for me. And although there was a table open at the window where we could both see views, we were placed at table closest to lounge area where my husband's back was to the window. The server was very nice, knowledgeable and mostly attentive. My husband's mentioned he would have liked a 2nd drink but after all the food was served (see below) we didn't see her again until the end. She did acknowledge my birthday when she initially greeted us. She recommended we each order a plate from each the appetizer, salad and entree menus and described one from each in great detail. The menu is very pricey and she is likely trained to make these suggestions. For example, on the appetizer menu, one scallop was $22. This is the one she recommended. Our garden salads and entree's were good - but not extraordinary. Husband ordered the tuna but was able to substitute scallops for the tuna ($55). I ordered the pork tenderloin ($48). I received it barely warm. The server promptly returned it to the kitchen to be heated. She was very kind about it. Once it was warm it was tasty. Was served with carrot puree that was excellent (seemed to have some brown butter and warm spices). Will likely try to recreate this at home. The Bad: There were 3 other tables being served in our area while we were there. I might guess they were locals based on the major difference in the level of service we received vs what the other 3 received. Don't get me wrong, as previously mentioned our server was very kind, knowledgeable and helpful. There was also a young man (dark curly hair) dressed in all black that spent a considerable amount of time at all 3 of the other tables when he brought their food out. He seemed to offer extensive explanations and have general conversations. He also brought out food, dropped them and was gone before we could even say thank you. There was a lady (straight dark hair in a sleeveless green dress with a name tag - (seemed to be a manager) that spent significant time at each of the other three tables as well as in the lounge area next to us with 2 couples there. Even after I had to return my cold food, she never stopped by to even say welcome/hello and make sure the plate was now satisfactory. My husband was a chef/proprietor/manager in restaurants for 35-40 years. He couldn't believe there was no check in after having to return a plate. One other table had a birthday and they brought her a dessert with a candle. I wasn't offered anything like that. Not sure if it is complimentary. We were only asked if we wanted to see a dessert menu and there was no other mention of my birthday except when we were first greeted. For the prices on the menu, I would think everyone would get great service and the manager would check on every table. Just left a bad taste in our mouths, not because the food was bad, but since we received average service when all around us received over the top service, I don't foresee returning and don't recommend them.

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