We were at Mica Brewery and wanted to grab dinner. We saw McDowell Local on the map and it looked…read moresuper cute. We were greeted upon entry and told to sit where we liked. There were four brews on tap on the night we went. I did Homeplace's Biscuit and Gravy and Hubs had Kiss My Grits from a Boone brewery. Both were fun flavors. We ordered pork rinds and pimento for appetizers. Hubs ordered the Hot Marion with tots and I ordered the veggie on sourdough with fries. When the pork rinds arrived I was shocked at the size! It's plenty of food!! The pork rinds are crispy and flavorful. Given the amount of pork rinds we snacked on both of us ate half our sandwiches. It's so much food! The Hot Marion is very mild but tasty. The veggie sandwich had fresh veggies and was quite refreshing. The goat cheese complemented the sandwich well. Great service and great food. Definitely stop in! There is street parking and a public lot nearby.

Wandered downtown a little with a friend. Had never been to this place so dropped in for a beer and…read morea snack. Cozy, clean decor that felt spacious. The hanging white light lanterns were charming but strange (in Asian culture they're hung for funerals). Only 2 beers on tap but a great selection of bottles/cans. Went for something different... Tucher Heffe Weizen! Didn't want another burger so went with something novel... the Gochujang Pork Belly sandwich. Gochujang is like a Korean food condiment, a combination fermented soybean and red chili pepper. Has some umami with a zing to it. Sadly, you could barely taste the gochujang, which really ended up being some chopped pork belly in a bun. The tater tots were great though, golden and crispy. Service was friendly. Will probably come back to try something different next time.

Meatloaf Wednesday was wonderful!! Everything was homemade! The waitress were so nice!read more

It's typical diner food, nothing fancy. They have super friendly staff! This place is sweetly…read moredecorated with country decor. Biscuits are great except they offer no honey which I thought was a staple in country dining. Their tables are set with just a fork in a sanitary bag so you have to ask for a knife and a spoon for coffee. Also butter does not come with your biscuit/toast either. You have to ask for it. Speaking of toast, it's not even toasted. I think it's thrown on the cooktop and barely warmed. It's the little things that should be expected of a restaurant that I have complaints about.

Amazing food and service! Pancakes are *huge* and very delicious. Waitress was nice and our food…read morecame quick! Out of the four of us, every single plate was cleaned, no food left. It was so good.

Found Bessies on a trip through Marion and it did not disappoint. Really generous portions, great…read moreprices and attentive service. Great diner experience!

Came inside to place an order to go. Lady who took our order was very nice & helpful. We ordered…read morethree French fries, one double cheeseburger, two regular cheeseburgers and two fried chicken sandwiches. I realize this was a larger order but we waited far too long for the food to come out. I checked to see if we had what we ordered and left. Unfortunately after getting home and giving food to the family, the chicken sandwiches were just plain sad. So overcooked it was half chicken jerky. The breading just flaked off & it was so very thin. I paid way too much for sad chicken that couldn't be eaten. Hamburgers were okay but honestly needed more seasoning but they were not overdone. On the up side, the tomatoes on the sandwich's were beautiful and sliced thick. Never Again

Wow, livermush sandwich half grape jelly, and half mustard, and slaw…read more I was told some people like it with grape jelly, and some people like it with mustard, and slaw, so when I ordered it I asked for one half, grape jelly, and one half with mustard, and slaw. What I got was a sandwich with mustard, and slaw, on one piece of bread, and grape jelly on the other piece of bread, I really could not compare it...

This is a fantastic place to go for lunch, dinner or a special occasion. The food is next level…read moregood. I had the prime rib with Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. Excellent! I had enough left over for lunch the next day! Our server was really good, even though I know he was totally slammed. This was our first time coming here, but I imagine it is like this here every Friday night, and he knew his stuff! It was quite noisy inside. There was a band playing in addition to the crowd noise. If you aren't into that, maybe come for lunch, or on a less crowded night, but don't miss out on the food!

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

It is so rare to walk in a place and feel like a regular on your first visit. I can't wait to be a…read moreregular after our first experience! We were welcomed and the lovely owner doted all over our son. The food was out of this world good. Everything is fresh and they actually care about what is being put on your plate. We had the Reuben, and the chicken salad sandwich. Included dessert is my kind of place. We upgraded to cheesecake and banana cake, and left no crumbs.

This is one place you have to come to if you are in Marion. It is a gourmet diner... It has so many…read moreoptions. The Reuben sandwich is great. The burgers are fantastic. Everything is homemade here. Everything. And you must save room for desserts because the banana cake is literally out of this world. Be sure to talk to Barbara if you're there she's the owner and she is delightful.... My new favorite in the mountains.

So good! Ate our burgers too fast for a pic but they were huge, thick patties. Onion rings are…read morefantastic and huge servings. Order at the window and wait for your number outside or in your car.

McDowell County staple. Great burgers, hot dogs, hushpuppies, fried pickles, and more. Great…read moreprices. The wait time can get long because they get fairly busy but it's worth the wait.

Crabby Abby's always has high quality food. You pay a little more but the food is worth it!…read moreWe've had several dishes here. The Mahi bites appetizer is a must for us. Very tender and flaky. Tonight we had grilled James River oysters plain and Rockefeller. They were good size and very flavorful. The ambience in the bar side is jovial while the fireplace side is more quiet. The service is friendly and attentive no matter where you are seated. We are locals and strongly recommend you visit! You will not be disappointed!

Service is always great... cocktails spot on & delicious! But don't order the crab cakes. For $34…read morewe thought they'd be pretty decent, but we received nothing short of bread cake with a hint of crab essence. Very disappointing.

We came here for a nice brew and a snack after a hike in the area. Here is what I thought…read more Hillman Beer has a large free parking lot behind the building. At the brewery, you order at the bar and pick your own seat. They have an ample beer and food selection. They also have a small selection of non-alcoholic beverages. They are dog friendly. Hillman brewery has tons of seating and has a lovely outdoor patio along the creek that runs next to the brewery. I had their kombucha and my husband had their beer. We both enjoyed our drinks. We shared their 'Soft Pretzel' appetizer with mustard and it was delicious! This is such a great place to come out and hang with friends and family!

We stopped in here after a day of hiking and shopping and a crisp, cold beverage sounded heavenly…read more These are some of the friendliest bartenders I've ever encountered. We were greeted by every single one with a smile and happy energy, despite how busy the place was. There are so many times when you sit at a bar unnoticed and patiently wait for someone to look your way, but this was the opposite of that. Our drinks were ice cold and served super fast. We didn't try any food, but they do have a small menu of bar bites that sounded really good. My cider was crisp, and not too sweet. It seemed to be "the spot", because there were lots of people but we didn't have any trouble finding seating. Lots of people had their dogs with them, which is always a plus!! Overall a really nice vibe here!

Great food! Great environment, really glad to have a restaurant like this in Marion. It's a go-to…read morespot for our family.

Check your receipts. They're charging dramatically more than the menu prices without you…read morerealizing!! Pet peeve of mine and I'm seeing it more and more. How many folks just pay without looking? This isn't an oversight, it seems intentional. Jalapeño Margarita: Menu says $10.50, charged $13.50 (wow!). Old Fashioned: Menu said $9, charged $9.50. I think the meal prices were wrong too, but they already took the food menu. I still had the drink menu to take this photo from. Buyer beware!