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    The Lookout

    3.2 (41 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    THE LOOKOUT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Myra D.

    What a great spot that is overlooking the town and yet you are still able to enjoy those Mountain View's. Food was good, we ordered the bbq pulled pork flat bread. Staff is really friendly. They had someone playing live music, he was really good. The night was a vibe.

    From the balcony
    Angela B.

    We had the salmon sandwich and a side salad- it came on a thick toast. It was good but not a re-do for us. The unsweeten tea had a dirty water taste. Waitress was awesome neat little bar to look out over the train station and town.

    Great views of downtown Blue Ridge
    Brad G.

    We came here for a Pride Event and the atmosphere was so so relaxed and the service was amazing. We didn't stay for any food but the Old Fashioned's were top notch. Great views, great service. What more do you need?

    Terry A.

    Rooftop Bar and restaurant at the Hampton Inn Blue Ridge. We stopped in there for a post-dinner drink. There is outdoor seating, so fire pits would add a lot... Service was good, and our drinks were well prepared. This spot is unexpectedly nice for a Hampton property.

    Apple Jacks Mule
    Melissa A.

    We ordered the tinga tacos, carnitas tacos and the Hook and Eye burger. Didn't get a pic of food, but the burger is HUGE! Three Pattie's and loaded in deliciousness. So very good. We dined with a 7 year old, and the menu didn't have a kids menu, but we made do! The Apple Jacks mule is a sweeter mule, with a nice little kick of spice! Laid back ambiance.

    Jeff A.

    Great views, awesome staff and fair prices. If you are staying at the Hampton be sure to visit the 5th floor for an afternoon or evening drink.

    Josh S.

    All I can say is wow! The view is simply amazing. I can honestly say this is the best spot in blue ridge. It's nestled on the 5th floor of the Hampton inn with a rooftop patio. The service is outstanding to say the least. The food.....man the food is like a little slice of heaven with heavy gas to follow. But super tasty to say the least. So let that belt loop loose a couple of notches and enjoy the view while you drink & indulge yourself! Y'all ask for Bonnie! She is absolutely amazing! She will take your experience above & beyond!

    Chicken nachos
    Lauren J.

    Everything was bad. For starters, we all laughed when the nachos came out. I mean, that was something I would see at a baseball game. Especially for the nachos being $17, they were just Terrible! The tacos also came with the sad nacho chips, and the tortillas were too thick for the amount of filling. The Caesar salad was underdressed and the whenever I asked for extra dressing, the dressing wasn't even great.

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    Love stopping in here for a night cap night cap! Great view of the town. Friendly staff.

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    Great fun. Amazing place. Love will go back real soon. Thank you see you soon. Yes fantastic

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    Worst old fashion I've ever had. Server didn't bother to even care that I took just one sip from my drink the entire meal.

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    Great little find in Blue Ridge. Love the view from the patio - great drinks and light bites.

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    Had awesome service and loved our food! Surprisingly great for a hotel chain. A very welcome addition to Blue Ridge! Rooftop is great.

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    Meh. It was ok. Atmosphere was decent. Food was average, but it was the only spot open after 9.

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    Whiskey & Water - Pork belly delicious

    Whiskey & Water

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    Well I apologize for the very long delay on submitting this review. Yanno life gets in the way…read more.. Anyhoo, this place.... Wow... Really really enjoy this establishment. Not only it was on my birthday in which we celebrated. But our excursion to the mountains for the long weekend was a fantastic time. As you can see through the pictures we really went all the way my dish was as abundance of seafood that you could have with an amazing cioppino sauce that was also soppable with crusty garlic bread. The beverages were on point, they have a great menu of bourbons. Will not disappoint. As a surprise they gave me a flourless chocolate Bundt cake to take home with a candle. Being with the family is always a warm unforgettable experience. There is something to be said about being surrounded by people who care and love so much. I'm in bliss. Until next time ...

    We recently visited Whiskey and Water Seafood and Bourbon Bar and had an overall enjoyable…read moreexperience with a few standout items. For drinks, the Sweater Weather was the clear winner--well-balanced and thoughtfully crafted. The combination of Bulleit rye, La Pommiere Calvados, and sorghum created a smooth, seasonal cocktail with nice depth. The Properly Poached was decent but didn't quite impress in the same way; the Brugal Añejo, pear liqueur, dark wildflower honey, and pink salt made for an interesting profile, though it leaned a bit flat compared to the first cocktail. We started with the broiled sweet crab dip served fondue-style with pita chips, which was a great opener. It was warm, creamy, and rich, with good crab flavor that made it easy to keep going back for more. For entrées, the blackened mahi fish tacos were fresh and flavorful. The mango pico added a nice brightness, and the cilantro crema tied everything together nicely on the corn tortillas. The smash burger was another solid choice--juicy double patties with melted American cheese, crispy onion rings, house sauce, and house-made pickles that added a great tangy crunch. Service was ok waitress took a bit to bring the drinks and then the food took about 30+ minutes luckily we were entertained by talking to locals that we really weren't concerned. Overall, the restaurant delivers a pleasant upscale-casual dining experience with well-executed comfort favorites and creative cocktails. Definitely worth a visit, especially for the crab dip and the Sweater Weather cocktail and the fish tacos those were my overall favorites. Prices are mid range. Note that the restaurant as most restaurants in the Blue Ridge close early.

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    Full bar area

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    Cioppino

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