Stopped here during a Saturday drive in the mountains. Food was awesome! I hat the half chicken…read moremeal with baked beans and coleslaw. Money on all items. Service was quick and always there for you.

This is our third Haywood Smokehouse location, all different inside, but all have great food. We…read moregot the Brisket platter which comes with 2 sides you can choose, and substitute one side for Brunswick Stew for a dollar, which is what we opted for. They ask you how you like your Brisket lean or with fat too. There's a choice of great barbecue sauces that they bring to your table. Food was great, especially the burnt ends baked beans. The Brunswick stew was a nice substitute side, flavorful and came with crackers. Brisket was tender and tasty as usual. We'll always come back to one of the locations.

Fat Buddies is located in an old shopping center building, and is a favorite of locals. They…read morealways seem to be busy. The owner is great, very involved in the community, and helpful with groups who utilize the restaurant for meetings. I do wish they were more aware of, and educated about, food sensitivities. I have ordered salads with No croutons several times, and had the salad delivered With croutons. Because I have a severe intolerance to gluten, this is a problem. Also, it would be great if they had gluten-free bread or buns.

If you like bone dry, tasteless brisket with a side of surly checkout folks, you're in luck!…read more Bought a half pound of brisket (I specified a fatty cut) and my wife got a brisket sandwich (upgraded side to sweet potato tots from fries for an extra $1) - at least on the menu. My very thin sliced brisket (who does that?) did have a tiny little bit of fat (as well as a gang of big, ugly veins most places cut out,) but it was attached to shoe leather. My wife's sandwich was equally dry and unseasoned, but those tots were pretty good, so that's something? It was a pay at the counter place, so when I pointed out they had made a mistake and charged $2 for the tot upgrade, I got a "Oh, that's a typo on the menu" in response. Yeah, until you print new menus, fix it please. That entailed a wait for a more senior person, who treated me like I was stealing from them because I expected not to lied to. The server was polite. Look, I'm not expecting every BBQ joint to be JD's Smokehouse in Rutherford College, NC. That place is the holy grail. I do expect a little pride and effort from a small town BBQ, and maybe not a shakedown at the register. Still searching for a passable joint in this area, but I'm 3-0 so far. Avoid this place, they ain't your buddy.

Love this place. Outdoor seating and tasting room is way fun! Food is okay and beer is good but…read morenot great. Service can be a challenge when they are busy... found myself waiting longer as they were short staffed for the size crowd they had on the weekend I was visiting. I used to love this place but now find myself going to the competition in town more often.

This brewery is losing its "new brewery in town appeal". One server behind the counter is hardly…read moreenough to keep up with special events. She's looking worn out and tired. Honestly, the place could use a deep clean in the bathrooms and the riverside. The riverside needs a couple layers of fresh gravel, weeding, trim and debris pickup. The bathrooms need a deep clean. The Mountain Blond is a decent beer and represents the style. How about having the cigarette smokers move away from the front door while doing their thing.

Nice atmosphere, great people, and delicious food make this a definite must-stop place for a…read morefabulous food experience.

Highlands Smokehouse in Highlands, NC gets a solid 4 stars from us. We tried the brisket sandwich,…read moreand it was definitely the highlight--tender, flavorful, and worth ordering again. The prices are reasonable for the area, and overall the food quality was good. The only thing that kept it from a full 5 stars was the service. The staff wasn't unfriendly, but they also weren't especially warm or engaging--just kind of neutral. That said, if you're in Highlands and craving BBQ, it's still a great spot to check out. Good food, fair prices, and a satisfying meal overall.

Café Rel continues to prove why it's one of Franklin's most beloved dining spots. The…read moreFrench-inspired menu is crafted with care, and every plate feels like a little trip to a Parisian bistro--without leaving town. The shrimp and grits, a dish that perfectly blends Southern comfort with French technique. The shrimp were plump and expertly seasoned, the grits silky and rich, and the entire dish came together with layers of flavor. Service is warm, the atmosphere is cozy, and the food is consistently excellent. Highly recommended.

Caffe Rel SALTY! Second experience at this quaint establishment. Our first visit was spectacular!…read moreFood, service, ambiance. However, something was off the second time around. I chose the opal basil dish with scallops. I have celiac, so rice was the base for a gluten free option. My husband had the crawfish with cognac and pasta dish. The descriptions on the menu were very different, however the dishes seemed to have the same base sauce. And boy was it salty!!! My husband adds salt to everything and both dishes were too salty even for his taste. Hoping this was a one off and quality hasn't declined. On a better note, the gingerbread cake was top notch!!

We had a lovely visit at Slanted Window tasting station over the summer. The owner and bartender…read morewere so friendly and helpful, shared the history of the winery, let us try several of the wines. We bought a couple bottles to take back home, love to visit the winery property next time!

I love coming here! It's off the beaten path so you don't have the downtown noise. It is a…read morerefurbished old gas station! No matter your preference on beer, wine or cocktails they have it. You have the choice of wine or bourbon flights so you try a variety! The wine is locally grown and made in NC. There is a delectable menu to choose from if you are hungry. The garage doors roll up for indoor/outdoor seating.

Food was excellent, price good. Ambiance was so loud that I couldn't hear my husband sitting…read moreacross the table who was talking in a normal tone. If you are noise sensitive, bring earplugs or do takeout. The noise level really interferred with enjoying our lunch.service excellent

Ms. Lois is a great place to go for some real good home cooking. Service is always great and…read morefriendly. Love the multiple selections for a wide variety of sides. Prices are good and food is great.

I don't know which is better the food or the service I love the outdoor patio! Open every day but…read moreTuesdays.

We joined some friends for Happy Hour and appetizers on Christmas Eve, our first visit. Most of the…read morepeople in our group had eaten there several times before and talked about how good it was. We sat down a little after 2pm and ordered drinks. They have a decent wine list on a table card with 15-30 reds on one side with whites on the other. They also had a separate seasonal cocktail menu. I had a glass of red wine and my partner had beer. Other people in our party ordered cocktails which looked very good. I ordered the Truffle Potato Wedges and the Calamari. The calamari was PERFECTLY cooked! Tender, not chewy at all. It was topped with sweet Thai chili sauce, amazing. The Parmesan Truffle Wedges were good but not very hot. My partner ordered the Appalachian Waldorf Salad which he enjoyed. I got to taste the Onion Blossom and the Crab Dip, both of which were very good. Overall the food was enjoyed by everyone. The service on that day was very slow but since it was Christmas Eve I'm guessing they were short staffed because it wasn't busy at all. Some of our party commented that the service had been slow on previous visits so it might be hit or miss. The service staff were very nice, checked on us regularly making sure we had what we needed. We will try them again.

Everything was wonderful. Good food. Great service. Cool atmosphere…read more Wonderful place to dine with friends.

If you like soup and sandwiches then this is the place to go. I like that there is a place to set…read morethat doesn't allow animals.

Great Pizza! We called in a Supreme Pizza to go and we weren't disappointed. It was loaded! The…read morecrust was hand tossed and very good, not too thick, red sauce was well balanced with lots of pepperoni, sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms and black olives. We also ordered a small Greek salad which was in a much smaller Togo box than pictured on their website, disappointing and not worth what they charged. I wouldn't buy it again. The pick up process was very easy and they were very nice. The dining room was full and people were waiting to be seated. The parking lot is always full when we go by and we've heard great things about their menu. We will be back to try other entrees.

The atmosphere lacks, but they great food and attentive service. The pizza, calzones, and wings…read morerock! The only place I go here.