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.

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.

Had the sliders and my son had the pork burger! Absolutely amazing and delicious…read more The loaded fries is my favorite! Strawberry lemonade

I've heard about Come Back Shack for years. I finally got my butt up to Boone to try it and it was…read morefantastic! As newbies we were a little confused how to order at first. Did we miss the giant sign above the counter explaining it? Yes we did! Luckily, a sweet employee saw our confusion and brought us menus and took our order. We'll know next time to just order at the kiosk. I got the Original Shack Burger, my husband got the Cheeseburger and my FIL got the Local burger. We shared the loaded Comeback fries. Husband got the limeade, I got lemonade, and FIL got Strawberry Lemonade. We all loved everything so much. You can really taste the freshness of the burgers here. My burger was so juicy! I loved the bun and the toppings were just right. Our loaded fries were delicious. I'd definitely order them again. The inside dining area isn't huge but they have a lot of outdoor and patio seating. It was a nice enough day today where these outdoor areas were pretty full. We were there on a Friday between lunch and dinner in the middle of June. While we sat we watched the dining room fill up and the drive thru get busy. By the time we left about 4pm there was a wait for a table.

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.

Our first time to Americana and it will NOT be our last! Exceptional food and fantastic service…read more(thank you Victor!)....simply amazing. We can't wait to come back! Hawaiian Ribeye, spinach, brussel sprouts, baked potato, and OMG the Carver chocolate cake! Everything was fantastic!

Our first visit to Americano Steakhouse over a year ago was a positive one, and we looked forward…read moreto dining there again. Last night we ate there with the same couple who dined with us the first time...and we all were quite disappointed, unfortunately. My husband and I shared the NY strip steak. There was a surprising amount of fat for this cut of meat, and the steak also had none of that delicious char you expect. It was a bit underdone for the medium we'd requested, but not too far off. Our friends fared worse. The husband ordered a rib eye and deemed it "just ok." The wife ordered a filet cooked medium and it came out completely rare. She tried eating around the edges but left most of her steak untouched (I would have sent mine back to the kitchen if I were her, but my friend is wary of sending meat back; she said she was afraid it would then be overcooked). Her broccolini side dish was so undercooked that it was basically raw, so she didn't eat that either. The french fries and baked potato were fine, and our server was capable and pleasant. However, given the overall experience, we won't be back. That type of meal is handled much better by Stonewall's in Banner Elk.

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

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.

The chicken , steak sub needs attention!!! there's barely any chicken on! so sad , nice atmosphereread more

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.

This is a back road gem to find. Excellent menu food is awesome. People are wonderful warm and…read morefriendly. Will be back soon.

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.