Just wow... It's rare that you stumble upon a restaurant that has more than a few reviews with a solid 5 stars but after eating here it's very clear why. Everything we had was amazing. The bison meat loaf was incredible and a fair sized 8 oz or so portion. Even the salad was amazing. Service was impeccable and the servers clearly knew the menu inside and out. Expected for this price point but sadly, rare. Deserts were taken to go and amazing. Would return without question read more

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WOW!! Actually, double WOW - and in Marshall? We had heard some very good things about the Star Diner, so we decided to venture up to Marshall on a lazy Saturday to give it a try - glad we did. Very quaint spot in an old gas station, the décor was really "vintage" cool. Very small dining area outside - started thinking it might be a wee bit chilly on a 40 decree evening, but the space heaters made the seating very comfortable. Great table service, can't really say enough about our server (missed her name,, sorry). Never had to wait on a thing. Very nice wine list. Started with the Brussel Sprouts - devine!! I had the Southern Fried Chicken Saltimbocca, she had the Sea Bass. Flavors were outstanding. Portions were perfect. The best Saltimbocca I think I have ever put in my mouth. Finished up with the Buttermilk Cheesecake and Crème Brulee - 5 star on both counts. You will spend some money here, but it so well worth it!! No doubt we will be back again for a relaxing, delicious date night!! read more

Food is really good but very pricey Drive to Marshall is beautiful Try the Brunch Also pricey Atmosphere is great read more

A real diamond in the rough. Incredible dinner that would expect from a Michelin chef at an exquisite restaurant. The restaurant is a converted old gas station. They have made it into a real dining experience. The food was unexpected and incredibly delicious. A must try! read more

This place is a gem! Highly recommended. I eat there as often as possible. The service and food are as good as any anywhere I've been, and the atmosphere is welcoming and unique. read more

It was certainly worth the travel time and distance from S. Asheville to try this quirky and delicious restaurant. We left enough time in our trip to walk the streets and over the bridge in Marshall to take in the area. Eating in the small indoor seating area was intimate, cool, and quiet. The retro deco was interesting and evoked conversation. Kate ushered us to our table; Bri was our friendly and helpful server. We shared appetizers and split the generous serving of lobster fettuccine. In retrospect, should have order a bread serving to sop up the sauces and juices. Fried shrimp Alexander and crispy fried oysters were cooked to perfection. The added greens that accompanied them were appreciated and sufficed as a mimi-salad. The shrimp were large and juicy. The oysters, albeit, breaded retained the flavorful taste of the raw. The lobster entree was a delight. Large chunks of sweet cold water lobster pieces decorated our individual plate (there is a fee to split). The noodles and sauce was a perfect complement to the seafood. The vanilla creme brulee with pineapple chutney topping was a wonderful finish to our meal. read more

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Great food, great service. It's exactly what you expect from the perfect diner. Love this place.

Fine dining at its finest. We go about twice a year, for special occasions, to this scenic restaurant. Food here is beyond amazing with a very experienced chef who has worked around the world and is worth bragging about. Staff is knowledgeable, accommodating, and effective. The atmosphere is amazing both inside and out with a classic dark wood interior and patio seating where you can experience the beauty Marshall has to offer. The menu is seasonal so be sure to go frequently to not miss out on rotating dishes! (Never pass up pecan pie) read more

Found this small hole in the wall diner in the small historic downtown of Marshall. It's an old gas station turned into a restaurant. Visiting from Florida and decided to check out this spot. PHENOMENAL FOOD!! Highly recommend this spot. The Brussels sprouts were delicious, prob my fav app. We ordered the seafood pasta dish and wow. So much flavor! Happy I decided to check out this spot. Great food, great service and great ambience. Will def recommend to friends visiting Asheville! read more

Star Diner - two plates of food on a table - New American Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

I would drive 100 miles out of my way to make a special stop here. Enough said. Almond Crusted Brie Buttermilk Cheese Pie Crab Cake Fried Chicken Saltimbocca Lobster Fettuccine Crispy Fried Oysters read more

So amazing!! Can't believe I've been living in Mars Hill now for 2 years and haven't been to the downtown part of Marshall! I went last Sunday and found this diner and I can't wait to go back. the prime rib I got here with cheesy mashed potatoes and asparagus was such a good comfort food and kept me warm since we did have to sit outside. That would be my only complaint is the chilly outdoor seating but it's decorated so cute I didn't mind. The best part though is the goat cheese shrimp and grits which I haven't seen anywhere else and will really keep me coming back again. read more

Star Diner - New American Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

Oh. My. Goodness! Magnolia Inn of Hot Springs closed their restaurant, which is where we would normally have dinner during our weekend getaways. Fortunately, they recommended that we try this restaurant called Star Diner in Marshall. I am ever so glad that they recommended this place. We made a 6:30 pm reservation for a Saturday night. We were sat quickly upon arrival. They have all outdoor seating under an awning in the front of the restaurant. Upon first being sat, I honestly didn't have high hopes for the place; perhaps it was being guided to our table through uneven pavement, dirt and gravel followed by a wobbly table and chairs. Or maybe it was the idea of an upscale menu with a blue collar dress code. It could have been the horrible dinner from the night before that was still rattling around my brain. Whatever the cause, I was very pessimistic from the start. I ordered a sweet tea to drink and my husband had a water. The menu was very simple, yet exotic. Our server was polite and attentive. We ordered Almond Crusted Brie and Beet Salad for appetizers. I did take a trip to the all-gender restroom between the appetizer and entree, and it was very clean. Also very different compared to most public restrooms. It's a single restroom with one door to the hallway. You can see shapes of the people walking down the hallway through the foggy glass while you're sitting on the toilet. I assume that you can't see inside the restroom as easily. They also provide real towels to dry your hands. Not paper towels that you throw away, but real towels attached to a chain that gets discarded into a linen hamper. Very unique and I kinda liked it. Onto the food... Typically, you would think of beets being a bland side dish to your turnkey with thanksgiving dinner, and never even consider it for the rest of the year. I am not exaggerating when I say that a plate of beets have never tasted so good and I will never look at beets the same ever again. The beets basked in cashew pesto was a perfect pair to the goat cheese. I didn't even know that I liked goat cheese, and now, I absolutely love it. I ordered the Chicken Saltimbocca and my husband had the Beef Short ribs. The mashed potatoes were perfectly cooked. It was easy to tell they were homemade and not some potato powder out of a box. They were so light and fluffy and delicious. The chicken tasted so good with the melted Prosciutto on top. It was too much food for my little tummy to take, but you bet your bottom dollar that I ate until I was STUFFED. The chicken was high quality and juicy as a fresh watermelon. Every bite had liquid oozing from the white chicken meat, but in a good way. A very good way. I tasted my husband's short ribs and I have never had a bite of cow that was so tender and screaming with flavor. We were both so full by the end of the meal that we had to order our desserts togo. Once we got back to our room in Hot Springs, and after our food settled in our tummies, we dug into the gourmet deserts. Both deserts were absolute heaven, but I will say that I liked the cheese pie better than the chocolate; the cheese pie tasted like cream cheese and was a pleasant sweet treat whereas the chocolate pie was more of a bitter chocolate overload and not as sweet. Overall, I cannot say enough good things about the food here. It is a bit spendy as restaurants go, but it is worth every single penny. If I were on death row, and they asked me to place an order for my last meal, I would hands down choose food from this establishment. If you haven't been here before, GO. Like now. Just go. You won't regret it. read more

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Delightful! Yes, I just used that word to describe a dining experience. It really was! First you absolutely can't beat the decor and atmosphere, second our waitress was absolutely first class, third the food was scrumptious! Highly recommend getting the bread service- wow! Most delicious crusty French bread I have ever had and whatever they are putting into that whipped butter is incredibly delicious! I wasn't a huge fan of the anchovies in the Caesar salad but my fiancé thought it was delicious (I don't like fishy things in general so it's my fault for not reading the description) I had the pork shoulder as my main and it was falling off eh bone and delicious - fiancé had the lobster fettuccine and it was so so good! Our friends had the chicken and gave it rave reviews as well. Can't wait to come back! read more

Star Diner - Exterior- currently outdoor dining only - New American Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

Delicious food and a great vibe. Excellent way to celebrate something special like an anniversary or birthday (or any time, really) with a wonderful meal. read more

Very tasty food, on the pricier side but definitely worth it. The staff were really friendly and helpful! read more

Wow-just Wow! Who would expect this in Marshall? White table cloth, unique interior, creative menu, decent wine list. Kate, our server was very pleasant and attentive-not overbearing. I had escargot, the seafood pasta and chocolate pot d creme. The seafood pasta offered generous chunks of lobster, shrimp and scallops in a Cajun cream sauce-one of my favorites! It was delicious! Escargots were perfect, swimming in butter with a puff pastry in the center. The chocolate dessert was not to sweet but so full of chocolate -loved it. I will make a point to visit again next time I go there. read more

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I love the food. I love the service. It is quiet. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

This restaurant was recommended by our son. We were warned the place was popular and might be difficult to get in. We walked in at 5 PM on a Thursday, and were seated immediately. My wife ordered the baby spinach Caesar salad; I the small plate crab cake. Both were excellent. We were not particularly hungry, so the quantity was just right. We shared a lemon curd tartlet. We would go to this place again! Don't let the exterior fool you! The outside is quaint, the food is wonderful. read more

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Such a cool vibe. Great food. Friendly staff. Highly recommend if you're in town for that special evening!

Every time we visit Mars Hill we stop at Star Diner. The food is outstanding and the staff are so nice! The pork schnitzel was our families fav but the chicken Saltimbocca and shrimp and grits were amazing also! read more

Star Diner - Chicken Saltimbocca - New American Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

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The food was incredible. Cooked to perfection. I highly recommend the spice crusted Seabass, and the crispy calamari appetizer. Also really enjoyed the fried green tomatoes. We ate outside, which was very nice. Service was extremely friendly. read more

The food!!!! Oh my God the food is so good here!!!! Do yourself a favor!!!! The place itself is quite nice and the staff is very friendly!!! read more

What a cool experience. We ate here on a really cold night, but the staff worked hard to keep us comfortable in the outside dining environment. They moved heat lamps, adjusted them as needed, and were very attentive. We are not from the area but saw the place on Yelp and made the 20 minute drive over. I am glad we did. read more

I had dinner with friends Saturday night at Star Diner. Around the table was Fried oysters, chicken saltimbocca, mountain trout, and bison meatloaf. All four of us said that our meal was delicious and cooked just right. The wait staff was friendly and efficient without being intrusive. This restaurant is highly recommended by, uh, me. read more

I can not tell you how excited I was to finally be able to get up to Marshal to eat at this restaurant! I have heard nothing but great things and I literally drooled over the menu!! The staff was super friendly , it was a Saturday night and we were able to get a seat at the very small inside seating area . We ordered the roasted beets with goat cheese, and toasted cashew pesto , and I had the fried "chicken saltimbocca", and my date had the "Linguine agli E Olio Primavera ". Well, I was shocked that the beets they served looked and tasted like they came out of a can or jar , diced , absolutely no evidence of being 'roasted ' , they were a huge disappointment! I roast beets all the time and they get all caramelized and are just yummy , these were NOT . Then the main dishes came out and I thought the fried chicken was done well very crispy and the chicken was juicy , but the vegetables were absolutely raw , and I am talking cold hard asparagus , and cold raw sliced yellow squash, and zucchini !! My friends dish looked like a pile of spaghetti with a few slices of yellow squash and zucchini, nothing special for $26 !! When the waitress came to ask how is everything , I had only had one bite of the asparagus , and mentioned that they were a bit cool , and she offered to take my plate back to re heat , but I was really hungry and it was getting late, and I didn't want to make a fuss on a 'date' (but I would have if I had realized they were raw!) As I said ,I was so looking forward to this , and was so very disappointed ! I am wondering if they had a substitute chef that night or I just got them on a bad night ? I see all these other rave reviews , and I loved the ambiance , it makes me want to give them another try.. but not sure I could talk my date into driving almost an hour out of town and spending $75 ( and we did not even have drinks) on a not so great meal ! read more

Great Food and Great service don't the size fool you it is a 5 star restaurant to me for such a Small town

Best meal we have had in the Asheville area. Service was excellent (thank you, Brie), and the ambiance was cozy and personal. The bison meatloaf and toffee crème brûlée were awesome. read more

Totally stumbled upon the gem. I'm new to Weaverville and have been making day trips to learn more about my new area. It was a Sunday so I looked up places to eat in Marshall but didn't really look the menu and just assumed it was a local joint which I am always into. After a little walk around the island my GF and I went to Star with plenty of parking out front. We loved the old gas station vibe but were unprepared for what was inside. Rustic/vintage would sum it up. We didn't have a reservation but it was ok since they had outdoor seating with heaters so it was very comfortable. The staff were very gracious and friendly. The menu was clearly comfort food but with some French and Cajun influence but nothing pretentious. The menu also had a nice selection of specials so there is always something seasonal. I had the shrimp and crab linguine and my GF had the crusted sea bass. Both were absolutely outstanding. We sometimes struggle to finish entrees and bring home lots of leftovers but the bread service helped us clean our plates. It's only 10 miles from Weaverville so we plan on making this a regular stop in the future. We were told that reservations are definitely recommended read more

My family has actually eaten MANY of the dishes at Star Diner and they are all WONDERFUL! Beef tips, crab cake, meatloaf, pasta, seafood, bread service, desserts, and more... All Yum! Gourmet nourishment for the body & soul. Big City quality in a small town. Highly recommend! Thanks for the deliciousness. read more

Strongly recommend! We haven't taken the kids yet, but my wife and I can go once a week and be totally happy. For the food you get the price is well worth it. The chef does a fantastic job, and the wait staff is always attending to you (your cup will never be empty) and helpful. read more

Star Diner is absolutely our favorite restaurant for a special night out. My spouse and I are from DC and regularly visit NY. Star Diner surpasses the best that these great food cities have to offer without being pretentious. The owners run both sides of the house. This is an intimate experience that will not disappoint. The restaurant is decorated with an outstanding vintage photography collection. our favorite regular on the menu is the lobster with homemade pasta, but we rarely get the same thing twice. From the ambiance to the food, do not miss out on Star Diner if you live in or are visiting Asheville. The beautiful short drive to Marshall is well worth it. The space is cozy so make sure to make reservations if possible. read more

Our dinner was excellent from the wine to the dessert. They are definitely worth the drive to Marshall.

Looked forward to this evening in January after article in Our State. Decor was very nice but when we arrived 20 min early for a 545p reservation we were asked to wait until our time We sat near the bar kitchen area and found the space extremely cold which must have affected the impromptu soup we ordered which was cold. Our entries were not cold but quite salty The waitress was extremely nice and we felt rushed at the same time. We won't be returning We will not be returning read more

What an unbelievable find !! It is full of atmosphere and the food is delicious!! It was only outdone by the exceptional service !! I highly recommend giving it a try the menu will blow you away !! read more

Incredible meal (Mountain Trout and Lobster Pasta) and even better service! They even brought me a vase to keep the bouquet of flowers my boyfriend brought fresh while we had dinner. 100% recommend the Graham Cracker pie! Like nothing I've ever tasted! Highly recommend and will absolutely be back. read more

Incredible! But make a reservation for sure. I had sea nass encrusted in saffron panko something that blew my mind.

What a great hidden gem in Marshall! A must place to eat with the incredible ambiance and simply delicious cuisine! Brown Butter Almond Crusted Carolina Mountain TroutLinguine Agli E Olio Primavera our personal favorites read more

We went for birthday dinner. The food and service were really good. My only complaint was it was really stuffy in there, so for me it detracted from the meal. We went right at 5. I don't know if they had just turned the air on or if it wasn't working. I would go again and try something else. I liked the lobster thermador, but I wouldn't order it again for the price. read more

Awesome food, service and over all dining experience! We took the chance and drove the 30mins to Marshall with some friends and it was worth it! One friend said if he had to die at dawn then this would be the place he would go for his last supper! LOL Grab some friends and make the drive! Try the Brussel spouts and the Brie for starters! The chicken for your main meal and the Chocolate Pecan pie for dessert! read more

Star Diner - Dinner for four! - New American Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

Wow. Every single thing we ordered was incredible. This is a MUST. Get after it! No pics because we ate everything that came out with such pleasure that we forgot. The chef has his shit together and the owner we met was friendly and responsive. read more