Excellent food, quick service, attentive staff. I often ask for things that are not normal, like…read morehold the cheese, for example. They listen and write down any exceptions, and that gets to the cooks and follows through to higher than normal tasting meals. Large portions are the norm, when busy, can be a longer wait, but worth while in the long run.

A place like this sets an expectation before you even sit down. Between the name and the way it…read morepresents itself, you expect a certain level of care. We came in for breakfast, missed the cutoff, and ended up ordering lunch instead. That shift ended up defining the experience. **FOOD** At the table, we had three different sandwiches, and each one had its own issues, but they all pointed in the same direction. I ordered the Handcrafted King Burger. The name suggests something made in-house, or at least something with a bit of character. What came out looked like a prefab patty. Perfectly round, evenly flat, with the kind of surface you usually see from a frozen product. Flavor was fine, but it didn't match what you expect from a brisket burger. The toppings were standard, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, but the lettuce portion was skimpy and the tomato was sliced so thick it threw the balance off. I ended up cutting it down myself just to make it easier to eat. The fries were fine. Nothing wrong, just nothing memorable. My wife ordered the French dip. It came out dry, which is the one thing that sandwich really can't afford. It didn't seem like it had been dipped at all before serving, and the meat leaned overcooked. The au jus on the side helped once we started using it, but by then you're correcting something that should have been handled in the kitchen. We ended up swapping meals, which usually says enough. My mom went with the BLT, and that was the most disappointing of the three. The bacon was overcooked to the point where it broke down into small pieces instead of giving any real texture. It ate more like bacon crumbles than strips. The tomato had the same issue as mine, cut too thick, and needed to be adjusted at the table. She did like the house chips. Those were crisp, not oily, and easily the most complete item that came out. Across multiple plates, the Swiss cheese stood out, and not in a good way. It had the look and texture of a lower-end processed slice rather than something you'd expect from a deli. It showed up more than once, which made it feel like a standard shortcut rather than a choice. **SERVICE** Service was steady. Our waitress stayed on top of refills and checked in without hovering. Orders were taken correctly, food came out in a reasonable time, and nothing got missed. **AMBIENCE** The space is clean and organized, and it's clear they take care of it. It's a little smaller than it looks online, but it works. Nothing feels out of place, and it's comfortable enough to sit and eat without distraction. **CLOSING** This feels like a place that might do one part of the menu better than another. Based on this visit, lunch didn't hold up. Too many small things were off across multiple plates, and it adds up. We'll likely come back and try breakfast, but there's not much here that would bring us back for lunch. **RATINGS** Food: ** Service: **** Ambiance: **** Overall: *** Personal Disclaimer: I value small, independent restaurants and want them to succeed. This review reflects a single visit and may not represent every experience. EVERY RESTAURANT IS WORTH TRYING FOR YOURSELF. Go, see what you get, and be honest in how you evaluate it. I've worked as an executive chef, restaurant manager, and owner. I tend to hold places to a higher standard. Execution matters. Freshness matters. Effort shows. Cutting corners usually does too.

When we pulled up, and saw it was in the mall food court, we almost bailed. But I am SO GLAD we…read morewent in and ordered! These burgers are outstanding! They are huge, too. The fries were also very good! We hadn't been inside a mall for so long, so we decided to walk around after, and it was actually very busy, which we were happy to see! If we ever come back to the area, we will make a stop here again! Fresh and yummy!

Wish I could rate this place higher but they consistently close up to an hour before their actual…read moreclosing time. Not sure if it's lazy employees or a terrible policy, but truly, if you're going to stop taking orders at 5, then say you're closed at 5. Don't say you're open till 6 but stop taking orders an hour before. (This has happened multiple times, about half the times I've tried to come here. Not an isolated incident.)

The food was amazing. I highly recommend the beef tips and their bread pudding. Their Brussels…read moresprouts were great as well. My wife had the hot honey fried chicken and the Brussels sprouts with mashed potatoes. My son had the pork chops. We were all very pleased. Blair and Cheyenne were amazing servers and talked with us like valued friends. Amazing service! The building and atmosphere was excellent. If you find yourself within a reasonable distance to Rustburg - you need to stop in and have a bite! We will be back!

Very rarely do I give a location 5 stars, but this restaurant deserves it. From the time we stepped…read morein, everyone is making sure we had a good experience. This was my second time eating here in a week while driving through. That in itself is a huge compliment because usually we like trying different places when we travel. This time, we wanted to come back to try different items and it did not disappoint. The steak was perfectly cooked, collard greens came with a side of vinegar (thank you!), and the baked beans were truly the best I've ever eaten. This is definitely a steak/BBQ restaurant that has perfected their recipes. We will be back!

Great food. We had burgers, fries and onion rings. All very good and so was the service. This is an…read moreold drive in. Don't expect anything more.

Was driving from one town to another on business. A colleague grew up here and knew the owner…read more Simple burger and grill serving the community since, forever it seems. The owner was very friendly and had great stories to tell. Being an old shop, it had the stools at the counter and a few booths. We sat at the counter as all the staff knew my colleague since he was a kid. You don't find jewels like this everywhere. I ordered a double cheese burger, toppings, and tots-crispy. It came out perfect. I spent two minutes devouring the burger, then casually consumed the tots listening to the stories. This place is what America used to be like, yet still has that fire. I hope to pass through here again. Next time maybe the chili dogs. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Nice people good food Excellent egg salad sandwich .many…read moreitems to choose from. Eat in or take out.a must visit

Best sandwiches in town! I recommend the Colton or the Balboa! Both are great!! Awesome…read moreservice!!!

This was our second visit to this hidden gem in just five weeks. We live in New Jersey and vacation…read moreat Smith Mountain Lake, and we've made this restaurant a special stop whenever we travel through the area. The food and service are outstanding. Brian was our server both times, and he even remembered what we ordered on our previous visit--a level of hospitality that's hard to find. I had the salmon, which was cooked perfectly, and my wife happily ordered the crab cakes again because they were just as delicious as she remembered. P.S. Don't leave without trying the Dreamsicle cheesecake--it was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal!

Wished we lived closer to this place and was not just visiting for the weekend! Everything about…read morethis place from the ambience, waitstaff, and food was perfection! Our waitress, I believe her name was Emily, was so sweet and very helpful when it came to deciding what to order. She was very personable, and we chatted with her about all kinds of things whenever she'd come by the table. This place had comfortable booths, and a lovely bar. They have a great happy hour menu, which we ordered from. Do not miss the truffle popcorn. I am still dreaming of this! Truffle oil and parmesan cheese on perfectly popped and salted popcorn. We also had the hot honey and Parmesan chicken wings which were crisp and delicious, and a harvest salad. So good. We would be here all the time if we lived close. Do not miss this place if you are in town!

Great service. Aaron is a great bartender. The atmosphere is good as well…read more I've eaten the burgers, they are good, wings are good as well. The hottest spice tastes good but nothing to cry over lol

Good burger place with lots of fun menu option s or build your own…read more Promptly greeted with minimal wait time on a Friday night. Nice to see a place with plentiful wait staff. Waiter was attentive and friendly. Burgers did not disappoint.

I had a great first experience at Beer 88 today! Cassidy was knowledgeable, friendly, and checked…read morein with us often. I had a delicious sour on tap, the bacon cheese fries, and the Smoking Gun burger - all were excellent! I'll definitely be back.

HIT IT! Nice people and knowledgeable about thir beer! They carry a nice assortment of cans that…read morespan the field of different kinds of beers. They can help you pick the taste you are searching for but know that its pretty expensive. Like $10 for a can of beer. They also have food. I bought a basket of fried pickles. They were different. Heavily breaded and had cornmeal (?) in the breading. Not my favorite but the servers here are great! Would go back again.