We've visited this restaurant twice in the last month. If we were rating the food alone, it's a…read moresolid four stars--maybe even five for simple, well-done bar food. Unfortunately, the service brings our overall rating down to three stars. After our first visit, we thought the rudeness we encountered might have just been a fluke, so we gave it another try about four weeks later. Sadly, it wasn't. Both times, the hostess seemed visibly annoyed to seat us, as if helping customers was a burden. On our second visit, we didn't even bother with a table--we sat at the bar. Unfortunately, the servers on both occasions carried the same attitude, acting as though serving us was an inconvenience. The worst moment came when my wife asked the bartender a simple question: which sauce he preferred between two options. He actually laughed in her face, rolled his eyes, and replied with a snarky tone, "We make one in-house and the other is store-bought." She had to call him out by saying, "What's so funny? I don't work here, how would I know that?" Only then did his attitude shift, and while he became friendlier afterward, the first impression was already made. It's a shame, because the food is genuinely good. On our first visit, we had an Italian sandwich, a burger, and some boneless wings--all excellent. On our second visit, we liked the wings so much that we each ordered them again, trying several flavors. The only miss were the pub chips--nothing special there. Overall, if you're willing to risk unfriendly service, the food is worth trying. Maybe you'll catch the staff on a better day. To those about to dine--good luck!

Read carefully…read more.. Awesome wing joint. Good beer. Good prices. Great wings! However... beware. Cam, behind the bar, is a HOT MESS. He's batshit crazy! If asked, he'd say customers like me make him this way. I think it's in his soul! (Grin). Seriously, though, Cam and the rest of the staff make me feel at home here. Great little local haunt, and open late (for the mountains!). Maybe it's the crazy???!

Was told by one of the owners that we needed to stop by. I've been twice now and came away…read moreimpressed both times. The gentleman cooking the chicken is brilliant. Everything we had was excellent. Very good wings and sauces. Do Wah Diddy salad with chicken was incredible, especially for the price of $8. It is a food truck with a few tables outside, so pick a nice day if you want to sit and watch the world go by. Highly recommend.

From the owner: We are a mobile kitchen specializing in Wings, Boiled Peanuts, and Food.read more

I've been coming to get wings from these guys since their truck first opened. The wings are…read morefantastic and I personally love the tater tots. The people who work here are always extremely kind and really care about the quality of the food they are serving. The dine in portion of the restaurant isn't open yet but the takeout is fantastic

From the owner: Our business specializes in Wings. We wonder if chicken wings think about us too. If you like wings…read moreand great chicken sandwiches...come see us.

Honestly, I have nothing bad to say about The Local! The food is delicious, the staff were super…read morefriendly and attentive, the prices weren't too bad, and the atmosphere is nice. They were pretty busy and it was just me and one other person so they sat us at the bar (after asking if it was okay). The bartender, despite having a full bar, was amazing! She was constantly checking in on us and my friend requested that she surprise her with a cocktail and the drink she made was spectacular! We both got the cheese curds for an appetizer and there were so many!!! They were also freaking amazing. The chipotle ranch that came with them wasn't my favorite but was still delish! My friend and I both got the creamy pesto Alfredo penne, I added chicken and she added steak. The serving size was perfect (just enough for a lil bit of leftovers) and it tasted so good. We ended the night with some of the Carolina beignets, which I somehow find myself getting every time I come here because they're so damn good!! They come with a cheerwine reduction on the side Also, got the prickly pear cocktail and it was pretty good! Not my favorite but they do have a super fun, excellent menu of cocktails.

I was visiting my son in Boone, as we move him into college... Ordered the wings, I had what I…read morebelieve was a blackened goat cheese, and fig burger with caramelized onions, which was off the charts, my son had the Salmon. Ratings- He gave the salmon a seven I give my Burger a nine, and the wings were about a seven(dry rub). That said, sitting at the bar was absolutely a treat... Erin was fantastic. Will 100% return and this is definitely a spot not to be missed. Also fantastic beer selection!!!

Had lunch Wednesday. Great staff and outstanding food…read more Had the steak burger very good. Others in our party had a Rubin sandwich, fish sandwich and the Tavern burger. All were out standing. Our waitress was Sara and she was great.

We came here on a Monday night and around 7pm and it was about a 30min wait, which wasn't bad…read morecompared to the other restaurants nearby that were over an hour. There's a spacious outdoor area where you can have drinks while you wait as well as inside in the bar area. I got their Sex In The Mountains cocktail which was yummy. We got seated outside, for dinner I got the Tavern burger with just lettuce, tomato, and ketchup and I added bacon. I did a side of the pasta salad. The burger was delicious, bun was grilled perfectly too. The pasta salad though did not have any flavor. My friend did the Southwest burger with fries, which was good. I will say one odd thing was when we asked for silverware, the waitress told us it's frowned upon for them to handout knives which didn't make sense to me so we only got forks. Granted, we didn't need knives to eat our food but still unusual. She was very friendly though and attentive. The patio area is all decorated for Halloween which was cool.

Stopped by Wicked Chicken about a month ago while the town-wide yard sales were going on, and I'm…read morereally glad we did! I ordered the Cuban with jalapeños added, and while it wasn't the traditional Cuban I usually expect, it was absolutely delicious and so satisfying. The atmosphere was great too -- nice open outdoor seating, live music playing, and an overall fun vibe. Service was quick, prices were reasonable, and our server was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. Definitely a spot I'd stop at again if I'm in the area!

I wish I had ordered BONE IN chicken wings…read more Instead, I made the mistake of ordering boneless wings (spicy pickle dry rub) and a burger (regular) and both were beyond disappointing. I split the burger and the boneless wings with a friend and we ordered an app for the table to split (Mediterranean Ranch Fries). In total, we spent about $50 and it was a complete waste of money. I would go back to try just the regular wings, but I wouldn't make a special trip. The staff was busy but nice and took care of our larger party with smiles and focus. There is a lot of outside seating and indoor seating as well, but the outdoor area is great for groups and friends looking to enjoy the fresh outdoors and a meal.

We got a hot and ready pepperoni pizza Sunday after church. That was the worst pizza that I have…read moreever had. The entire crust was soft and slimy and there was so much oil on the pizza that you could pour it off. And it had a strange flavor that was nothing like plizza.And they didn't even have any dough to make cheese bread. We got sick from eating that pizza. I have had good pizza here a good while back but the time before last it wasn't good. I had decided to give them one more chance. I won't ever eat from there again.

I miss the hot and ready pizzas but it's still not a bad pizza for the price. They were very busy…read morewhen I came so I recommend ordering online.

We had such a wonderful experience at Lily's in Boone! My daughter has celiac disease, and the…read morelevel of care they showed us was exceptional. The cook personally came out to discuss the menu and help us make safe choices, which gave us so much confidence and made us feel truly cared for. Our server, Presley, was absolutely fantastic--friendly, attentive, and thoughtful throughout our entire meal. He checked on us often, made sure everything was perfect, and went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable. It's not always easy dining out with food allergies, but Lily's made us feel welcome and safe. The outstanding service and genuine hospitality mean we'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!

Lily's is incredible for vegan options in Boone. The tofu bites are so good (as were their…read morepredecessor: tempeh wings). The house made potato chips are something special, and at their best (in my opinion) dipped in the house made vegan ranch (vegan Lily's sauce is a close 2nd). Today we got teriyaki tofu nuggets, Buffalo tofu nuggets (both came with the chips and a dipping sauce) along with fried pickles (we got extra dipping sauces). It has a beach/tiki bar vibe inside (albeit slightly dark) with tables and a few parking spots out front. Dog friendly (outside) and even brought a dog bowl of water. We just love this place. Friendly service. Hospitable atmosphere with clear values (pro LGBTQ, anti-racism, etc.). Reasonable prices.

Have ordered hamburgers to go many times! They are delicious! Big and juicy! When getting them…read moreto go, everything has been perfect.

Good food, quick service . Good prices. We ordered the half order of fried mushrooms. Which was…read moreplenty for two people , 20 wings of two different flavors, an order of onion rings, a Carolina blue burger, cooked perfectly to my ordered temp, 3 beers and bill was $45. Just be prepared to pay 25 cents for a water which imo is just petty. It's a small place with a few tables and about 7-8 stools at bar.

Excellent variety of sandwiches and salads. Pub fare overall. Service was excellent. From…read moreordering to delivery - a team effort. We enjoyed the turkey burger, reuben, chicken parm sub, pasta salad, broccoli salad and fresh sweet potato waffle fries. Casual atmosphere. Lots of tvs for sports viewing. Easy in and out and ample parking.

Great bar and grill in the heart of downtown Banner Elk. TVs all over, a menu with variety,…read morefriendly staff and tasty drinks. Went on a Monday which is their wing day and it was packed. Plenty of seating inside and out, with a really nice outdoor covered patio. Ordered some wings, an enormous fish n chips plate, and a few cold ones to wash it all down with. The wings were a bit underwhelming. I ordered them first and they came out 30 seconds later. They were most likely sitting there in the kitchen instead of made to order especially on a wing night. It showed since they were a bit chewy and not hot and fresh. Everything else was amazing. The fish n chips knocked it out of the park! I wasn't planning on ordering it, but after the 3rd plate of it went by I couldn't resist. 2 huge fresh, hot and crispy fish on top of their homemade chips. The fish was outstanding. Perfectly fried with that outer crisp and inner tenderness. I will have a hard time ordering anything else here. If you haven't had it here, get it for sure. With a fresh and made to order wings dish, this place is a 5 star review with no hesitation!