The food here is very good. I enjoyed the salmon over cucumber salad. My friends enjoyed the…read morepimento burger with green beans then had high praises for it. I would say one word of caution is that the menu is slightly inconsistent in calling out ingredients. They did remake the salmon for us, but the menu did not state that it had nuts when other menu items clearly stated nuts - and I have an allergy. The salmon sauce had almond sprinkled on top or perhaps added to the sauce itself. I had looked the sauce up on my phone and how to make it because I do a lot of my own cooking and I wasn't familiar with it. The recipes I was finding online never mentioned nuts and I was not expecting that. According to the kitchen, the sauce traditionally comes with nuts, but it wasn't stated on the menu and I couldn't really verify that by looking up recipes. I'm still giving them four stars because they made it right by remaining without nuts. The menu does have a good variety for people with eating restrictions around gluten.

Yesterday was really hot, and we had originally planned on eating somewhere else. Since we had our…read moredog with us, outdoor seating was a must, and the first spot just didn't have a great setup. We randomly parked beside this restaurant and noticed their outdoor patio, which looked absolutely inviting. It was shaded, relaxing, and best of all, not crowded. My wife had the burger and fries, and the burger was actually cooked to the temperature she ordered and seasoned really well. I had a toasted chicken salad sandwich, which was excellent. They also made me an amaretto sour, which was fairly priced and hit the spot. Overall, we would 100% go back. The servers were fast and efficient, everyone was extremely friendly, and they were especially kind to our pup. That always wins us over. To those about to nosh, we salute you!

Basil's was recommended to me for their fresh, house-made pasta! We got the:…read more - Eggplant Frites: Probably my favorite dish! Granted I love anything eggplant haha but these fries were crispy on the outside and soft inside; well-seasoned and I loved the garlicky aioli. - Goat Cheese and Pancetta Salad: A close second favorite- it was so tasty (had spring mix, crispy brussels, pancetta, pepitas, goat cheese, fig vinaigrette), had a great combination of sweet/savory, and lots of texture. - Mushroom Marsala: This was the best pasta dish imo. The mushrooms & sauce provided a lot of umami and the pappardelle had good texture. For all the pasta dishes, a bigger piece of bread would have been appreciated to slop up all the delicious sauce haha. - Pasta Rossa: The sauce was tomato-y and creamy, but wish there could have been more/bigger meatballs and that a different pasta than pappardelle was used. - Chicken Alfredo: Honestly, I'm not a big fan of Alfredo at baseline bc it's usually too rich for me but my sister liked it. The fettuccine had nice texture and chicken was cooked well. - Duck Sliders: I probably would not recommend this dish- I think the duck is hard to appreciate in slider format (kinda just tasted like chicken lol). The chips were a bit soggy too. Lots of free parking available. Ambiance is really nice, modern and lots of natural light. Service is friendly and fast. 7.5/10 would recommend!

I don't know how I have overlooked this fantastic restaurant but I will never forget it!…read more This place is a short drive from downtown Boone and absolutely worth it, not to mention there was no wait on a very busy day. Food and service were near perfect!

Oh yeah sandwich fands do have a treat today. I've been eating at this restaurant in the 'glorius'…read moreBoone Mall since I was a kid. While the mall has lost almost every other old school tenant besides Belks, Panera and a couple of Appalachian State based stores, Tuckers has managed to keep their family business in the same spot. They have a large selection of sandwiches, wraps and hot dogs as well as breakfast options on Saturdays. They do stop serving lunch at 4pm, I believe, so plan accordingly. It is a small cafe style space with several booths on each side a a few two-top tables in between. You can also have your meal carried out in to mall entrance and there are several tables and benches just outside of the restaurant as well.

Oh my this place is SO good! I was a bit hesitant being in a mall but Tuckers Cafe was great! I had…read morethe Traditional Gyro and my husband had the cheese quesadilla. Both came with a decent portion of fries which were seasoned very well (I like a heavy seasoned fry) I got Ranch to dip and live the side order of pickles (my favorite!) all the veggies on my gyro were really fresh. Would definitely order again and would recommend to anyone. I'm already craving another gyro! Bonus points- Tucker is the name our sweet kitty back home!

Good local place for solid drinks at a reasonable price. We had some tasty beverages and one of the…read morebest espresso martinis I've had. Paige is a rockstar behind the bar! The adult grilled cheese hit the spot and the chips were tasty. They have karaoke on Saturdays which was entertaining.

terrible food/ service. don't bother with this place . Food extremely greasy. Soft pretzel was hard…read moreas a rock

What a hidden GEM!! Incredible, fresh/local food. We didn't have a lot of options nearby for Sunday…read morebrunch and were pleasantly surprised!! A must try!! Cute place with wonderful staff, and great prices as well.

got drug up to newland with the prospect of buying a car but I was precisely 'here' to mend my…read moreglasses and a big flat bartop seemed the ideal work surface... didn't see anybody at the front bar but I found a service bar surrounded by dining room so I guess I'll just sit here and get busy... BTW: there's no draughts here to go with the sprouts and shrimps, just bottles and cans. maybe it's a hill country thing? a glass of water to start with while I take a minute to screw my glasses back together and then out comes my foods as I finish: the sprouts here are a whole other level of ohhh my! even if you don't you should, and then you will because they are. it's a good portion of sprouts roasted and tossed with candied garlics, carrot, and feta. shabangy shrimp was kind of a let down but not a failure; decent pile of shrimps for the money and tasted a'ight - might could have been a little bangier - but I was figuring at least pinkie-sized shrimp, not popcorn because, well, you know... Shabang!! it was trivia night and I knew about half. not sure if that's good or bad but I got my glasses fixed, ate a little something, and then headed back home.

Food, ambiance, service(Ruby) were all great! We were seated promptly without a reservation,read more

This is our go to place for company and it never disappoints. Everybody got something different…read moreand shared. The chicken and dumplings were amazing, so much flavor. The fried chicken. on the side as a protein with the wedge salad, they said the best fried chicken they've ever had. The roasted salmon dish was this world. Service was great! We sat out on the patio because it was a little warmer than inside and everything couldn't have been more perfect.

Lovely dinner and resys are highly recommended during summer season. We stopped in on Saturday…read moreevening around 7 pm and had to wait for an opening, which took about 20 minutes. The staff was great, checking in to see if we wanted drinks as we waited. We ordered the below: - Quail - interesting take and very delicious, the rice was a delightful pairing - Beet salad - light and refreshing, the cheese complemented it well - Bison meatloaf - table next to us recommended it and we can see why! Rich and delicious. As someone who doesn't like meatloaf, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The mac and cheese with broccoli rabe was fitting It was busy so the bartender serving us apologized a few times. She was kept busy but was friendly.

While visiting from out of town a friend suggested this restaurant. The restaurant itself is fine…read more Open interior dining with a outside porch option and a friendly staff. Nothing at all fancy. Very expensive small portions. They had a blackberry old fashioned as a drink special. I love old fashioned but not flavored so I asked if a regular one could be made. What I got was bourbon on ice with a cherry. No orange peel, no muddled fruit, no orange bitters I could taste but at least the pour was decent. $12.00. As soon as our drinks hit we were asked if we were ready to order. We haven't been there 10 mins. I'm not a fan of that in any way. It's supposed to be a dining experience not fast food. So off to a weird start. After a second visit in 5 mins to order I asked for at least time to finish our cocktail. Why the rush? 8 tables were empty. I ordered the heirloom tomatoes app, $18! See photo and what I got was a bowl of chopped tomatoes in juice with olive oil and chunks of cheese. One step above a cold chunky tomato soup. The server did say it was "different" but $18 for 1 chopped tomato? I asked for salt as it was lacking but it was never brought. We ordered a bottle of wine called Caymus The Walking Fool Red Blend, menu price $100. It was very good so after a sip or two I looked it up on Vivino as I might buy some at retail. The retail price at Total Wine is $29.99! A $70 gouge mark up! Ouch. We like expensive wine and are aware of restaurant make up but $70? Now we are wondering what the main course is going to be like. We have growing discontent. I ordered the Ciopino $48.00. It was a tiny serving of tomato-ish broth, with 1 scallop, 2 shrimp and a tablespoon of codfish seasoned with slivers of fennel and a piece of bread. The piece of bread was the only reason you don't leave hungry after that dish. On a positive note the peach cake was pretty good. $12.00 Now my bill comes and there is a $7.71 Credit Card use charge. Jeeze, prolly won't go back.

Went back to Mary's Kitchen this past weekend and I'm glad I did. Nothing fancy just a good Ole…read moredown home country breakfast which is getting harder to find these days. The service is always fast and friendly and they genuinely act like they appreciate your business. Skip the busy restaurants with a wait list and give Mary's a try next time you're in Boone.

I heard about Mary's kitchen from FB and wanted to try it out. It is small but definitely cooks…read morejust like Mom used to make. I had an old country favorite of mine, liver mush, scrambled eggs, grits and biscuit. They kept my coffee cup full and I really enjoyed the hometown ambiance where no one is a stranger, just friends they haven't met yet. They have been there for over thirty years and I never knew it was there. If you're looking for a great casual breakfast, go where the locals go to Mary's Kitchen.