Things seemed moderately busy at the Cardinal on the Sunday evening when I stopped by. There's not…read morea ton of parking, by the way, given the restaurant's roadside location. But I wiggled my vehicle into a tight spot and went in for a burger and a beer. I believe there were about 10 to 12 options available on tap, and I went with what was listed as an Irish stout from somewhere in the Northeast. It wasn't bad, though it seemed more like an imperial stout. My sandwich choice was the Cowboy, with ground elk at its core. It was a good choice too, and the accompanying fried onions and melted cheese complemented the meat well. I ordered the burger medium, but I think I'd go for medium rare if I could go back in time. The medium option wasn't bad, but I think a little less heat and a little more moisture would only make things better. I kept things simple with the side item, going for the fries which were of the thinly sliced McDonald's variety, not bad but nothing remarkable. The server covering my table was pleasant and prompt, though soft spoken so I occasionally had to ask her to repeat herself amidst the music and noise. I wouldn't call any of these selections a bargain, but the prices didn't veer too far from what you'll find in many burger joints. All in all, not an earthshaking experience, but a place I'd be willing to go back to. 3.5 stars.

Food is great here came for a burger didn't disappoint at all had a side of home made chips. Sat…read moreon the back porch nice area. Service was very good. Will be back.

We ate lunch here on Monday and went inside. Ordered our…read morefood on the kiosk with no issues. They alert you on your phone when it's ready. Every thought was very good. We will be back.

Come Back Shack is a fast food restaurant. But it is different than what you think of fast food…read more The original Boone location has a drive-thru and both indoor and outdoor seating. My burger was delicious and above and beyond any fast-food burger I have had before, at comparable prices. They serve grass-fed beef, chuck, round and sirloin. It is fresh, not frozen, and the meats are without hormones. My portion of fries was large, and I couldn't finish them. A smaller portion option would have been nice. I found the setup here confusing, as I wasn't sure where to enter from the parking lot, and then I wasn't sure where to order. Ordering is done at the kiosk or via a QR code. So expect a wait for the kiosk. I use kiosks and apps often, but this particular system was not smooth. I found the kiosk not as easy to use as it should have been; after I selected what I wanted, there was no way to get to the next screen to check out. I went with the build-your-own and was also disappointed that tomatoes weren't an option to add to the burger, but maybe they were out. They are a cashless business. When your order is ready, it is placed on a front cart, while drinks and sauces are self-serve. If I return, I will likely stick to the drive-thru, as that seems to be a much smoother ordering experience. Having a real person take your order and hand you everything you need at the window beats fighting with the kiosk inside.

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

Nice spot with a cool vibe inside. Everyone was nice, food was good, and the Royale hamburger…read moretasted kind of like a BigMac. Fried cheese was also good, a bit greasy, I'm not opposed to that...was just a lot of food for one person. Which is better than not enough food for one person.

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

We went to Emerald Village and wanted lunch afterwards. I saw this about 20 minutes away and…read moredecided to try it. It's two buildings with a drive in cover for to go and building with ac for dining in. There's also two different outside areas, one enclosed and one completely outdoors. You have a little view off the mountain with windows that let the breeze in. I was extremely surprised because the food was great. I had my doubts when I went with the first restaurant that came up in my search. I got the turkey club and tater tots. Both were fresh and hot when they came out. My daughter got wings and they were cooked perfect. A plus was they make their own ranch. The waitress was attentive even though she was working multiple tables. I'm glad we found this place and would be back if ever in the area.

Great service, food and cold beer. We got a handful of…read moreflavors of wings and they were great French onion soup was good and came with bread Extreme tots were amazing Fries were great Onion rings were great

Food was prepared quickly I got the Philly cheese steak it was surprisingly good. It would have…read morebeen nice if it came with fries but I ordered them separately. Overall I was pleased with my order my wife not so much. I can't say I'll be coming back as I was just passing through.

Stopped by for a quick dinner. Ordered at the front counter. Staff was polite and courteous…read more Ordered a cheeseburger, fries and a milk shake. The cheeseburger was okay. Nothing to write home about. The fries were soft and greasy- doubt they were totally cooked. The milkshake was full of ice chips. Not exactly sure why you need ice in a milkshake or the ice cream had ice in it. Very disappointed in such a simple meal.

Disclosure, this business is actually Dickeys BBQ. I ordered…read moreonline and everything was showing Big Deal Burger. I could not find the place for pick up until I realized it was Dickeys. The burger was fresh however not hot, the cheese was not melted and the bun was falling apart, not what I had planned for an on the road meal. When ordering, hold the pickles, they seemed a bit moldy tasting.

This was our first visit. We just found them on Yelp and decided to give it a try. I will admit,…read moreour order wasn't correct at first. But it was corrected after many apologies. The burgers are hot and fresh with real cheddar cheese. The fries could have used a little more seasoning, being seasoned Fries. But that's ok. We will be back to support this hidden burger jem.

Good venue, great tasting food served up quickly and staff is top notch…read more Doors opened up for fresh spring air, spot to eat outside when you have dogs. Refills are quick, pita sandwiches are fresh and overall the meatballs on the sampler were perfect. Good rural local spot. They occasionally have homemade PIE, not this trip.

Such a great little spot! This place holds history in its decor and walls. It's very warm and…read morewelcoming to all who's looking for a delicious meal. The food is incredible and Sundays they have a brunch buffet. And if you're looking for an adult beverage to go with your meal they've got those too. Give them a try you won't be sorry!!!

This has always been a fan favorite for a long time! This is the first time we've every had brunch…read morethere though! Funny enough, we chose a dish that has no meat in it and it was AMAZING! The farm fresh Benedict has spinach, the most lemony hollandaise sauce, and the perfect English muffins. The star though is their twice fried potatoes that are left almost whole and smashed to perfection. Ask for a side of aioli to dip the potatoes in for pure perfection!

This review is for the Foothills Grange, a new space with giant outdoor playground for kids, cool…read morewood pellet heaters, a food truck, and little bar. Nice selection of local beers on tap. I really enjoyed the Hi-Wire Bed of Nails Brown Ale. The nitro stout was also decent. The cheeseburgers were delicious, fries ok, tater tots good.