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    The Hidden Gem Cafe

    4.5 (2 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    The Corner

    The Corner

    4.7
    (13 reviews)
    12.5 mi

    We checked out this place based on a recommendation from our hotel and it did not disappoint! We…read moreordered take out from the bar. The bartender was amazing! Promptly offered us a drink while we waited, walked us thru the menu and provided recommendations. My son had the mac-n-cheese burger and loved it. My other son had the basic OG burger which was one of the best I have tried. Hubby had the brick house (spicy) which he enjoyed too! I had the shrimp tacos which @ $6/each was steep but tasty. But the real star was their fries!! They were a spiral cut thick almost steak fry that had a crispy outside and pillowy inside, well seasoned, they were perfection! This place is on the corner of the main strip in Bristol. It's a bar so expect the typical bar atmosphere--music, low lighting etc but with a very accommodating staff and better than expected bar food!

    We pulled into downtown Bristol last night after 830 pm so most restaurants were closed. We looked…read moreup The Corner, and we were super excited to find a restaurant/ bar that was open nearby. We walked about a half a mile, and when we got there it was super busy. We managed to find a table, but it was dirty. We stood there waiting to be acknowledged, but it never happened despite the fact that the bartender walked by us multiple times. After walking up to the bar and finding out that only two people were on staff, we left very disappointed. Perhaps the owners need to address the staffing shortage. We will never return after that experience. We ordered a pizza on DoorDash and called it a night. I do not recommend this place.

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    The Corner
    The Corner, downtown Bristol.

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    The Corner, downtown Bristol.
    Barberitos

    Barberitos

    3.3
    (4 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    My wife and I absolutely loved our meals and drinks and the staff were very friendly and helpful…read moreand we absolutely loved our meals and our time together as a couple

    I'm in the area for a few days for work and was looking for something easy and close to my hotel so…read moremy husband and I decided to try Barberitos... The pros: The store looked semi new and was pretty clean. There was only one family inside eating when we arrived so no wait to place our order. They have vegetarian and vegan friendly options. The set up is similar to Chipotle where you select your burrito or bowl then select toppings. The employee was pleasant and quick in serving us. I got a chicken rice bowl and my husband got a veggie rice bowl. The tortilla chips that come with the meal are pretty good and I ordered a side of cheese dip that was warm and had a good consistency for dipping though the flavor wasn't anything special. The cons: The quality of the food was underwhelming to put it kindly. The food was all room temperature and looked nothing like the food in the advertisement. The chicken was flavorless and appeared to be boiled and shredded or perhaps a canned chicken item, not the marinated and grilled chicken pieces I was expecting. The lettuce had a noticeable brown tint, the pico de Gallo was clearly made with soggy canned tomatoes (despite being advertised as made fresh daily) and the guac was very gray and unappetizing from the oxidation of the avocados. The concept has potential but I won't be back.

    The Black Mountain Bistro

    The Black Mountain Bistro

    4.2
    (252 reviews)
    77.0 mi
    $$

    All of the food rewarded our taste buds with its sparkling freshness. I was impressed from the…read moremoment I received my house salad. The lettuces and other vegetables were so beautifully crisp and appetizing and the dressing was freshly made on site. The protein bowl was my entree and couldn't have been more satisfying. It too was pleasing in its presentation with its perfectly grilled kernels of corn and chicken breast on top--Just delightful and the portion was generous so I had leftovers to take home. My husband enjoyed the roasted turkey with cornbread dressing. Again the portions were plentiful and the plating showed the kitchen's pride by making sure everything looked as good it tasted. I could go on, but suffice it to say that we went back a couple of nights later. The menu is so varied, we could eat here for days without repeating an entree. Thanks, BMB!

    This was a great little café as you enter black Mountain, North Carolina. Incredible spot to eat…read moreand then afterwards walk around and shop. Plenty of things there to catch your eye from clothing to records to sports gear to local hardware store stores. I had the Reuben on gluten-free bread, which was one of the better Rubens I've ever had in my life. My son ended up ordering a kid burger, which was actually an adult size hamburger and my wife had to have sandwich and soup. Prices were completely fair and reasonable. This place is tucked away next to the town visitor center back in the woods and has a very cabin like feel. We will absolutely be back next time we're in Black Mountain..

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    Flowers on the table.
    Flowers on the table.
    Goat cheese wrap with chicken, sweet potato fries. Wouldn't change a thing. SO good.
    Goat cheese wrap with chicken, sweet potato fries. Wouldn't change a thing. SO good.
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    128 Pecan

    128 Pecan

    4.5
    (399 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    We stopped in at 128 Pecan recently and really enjoyed the experience. The restaurant is tucked…read moreinside a cute little house, which gives it a warm, cozy ambience that feels welcoming right away. The menu has a nice variety of options. I went with the Caesar salad, which was fresh and superb. My husband ordered the Cuban sandwich with onion rings, and both were excellent. Everything came out hot and in a reasonable amount of time. Our waitress was fantastic -- attentive, friendly, and very flexible when we had a couple of special requests. Prices for the entrées seemed on the higher side for a small town, but there are plenty of soups, sandwiches, and other more affordable choices on the menu. Portions are generous and the quality is solid, so it feels like a fair value, especially if you're treating yourself for a special occasion. Overall, we had a great experience and would happily return.

    The food was very good. We arrived on a Tuesday at 12:30 and were greeted by prominent signage…read morethat "no tables were to be seated until the full party had arrived." I suppose proximity to the Va Creeper Trail encouraged this as I could see folk holding up a table whilst waiting would be a potential issue. We were seated promptly and given menus and served water and sodas. The rock music was pretty loud for the restaurant, which has some smaller rooms that are serviceable but cramped and a bit echoey and dark. By 12:35 our order was in and by 12:51 on our table. The table has a nice individual light, and a bottle of water on the table. Unlike some other local restaurants, soda refills are free and a pitcher was brought by the table to serve refills of diet coke. What was not good was the large beer poster of the St Paulie Girl with her nipples hanging out. I realize these are beer posters and I realize they are German and things are different there. But this was a prominently placed poster. I just wouldn't think a place where a lot of families dine would put this in such a prominent spot, or any spot really. I'm not a super prude, I just raised three sons. So the sandwich though, was very good.

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    Parmesan fries very good big portion.
    Parmesan fries very good big portion.
    Parmesean Truffle Fries

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