What is not to love?! All of their menu items are phenomenal. From the wedge salad to the stuffed dates. The atmosphere is great as well. Perfect little date spot if not a bit pricey. read more

Hit after hit with this menu. This is the a very culinarily creative menu, especially for the area, and it paid off. This restaurant is like a mix of appalachia, middle eastern cuisine, and european techniques. The corn dogs were good, but not the table's favorite. Everyone raved the fresh ricotta with the roasted currants and pine nuts on fresh bread. The mushroom terrine was my mom's favorite dish of the night. The beef keema curry was delicious and a perfectly hearty winter meal. I loved the lamb hand pie, and the puff pastry was perfect and the filling had lovely warm spices. The beef tartare was different from what you may expect, but it was really good when you had a bite of everything, especially the sourdough chips. The ambiance could be best described as a hipster hunting lounge. It felt clean, the chairs were comfortable. Our server was really sweet and she was very knowledgeable about the menu. I look forward to coming back and seeing what's new! read more

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Great service, great atmosphere and the food and drinks were delicious! We ordered the chili crisp pimiento cheese small plate- 5/5 Smoked pork jowl salad (see image) 5/5 Lamb Meatballs 5/5 The spring forward seasonal cocktail was the perfect balance to make a refreshing drink!! read more

Timber! - Smoked Pork Jowl Salad - Bars Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

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Timber is hands down my favorite restaurant in Johnson City right now for fancy dinners! It's a tapas-style spot, so make sure to go with people who love to share--it's the best way to experience their amazing food. I went with my girlfriends from medical school, and we ordered about 10 dishes to share. Every single one was so well-curated and absolutely delicious. The variety of cuisines in one meal is such a unique and impressive experience. What's even better is their rotating menu that changes with the seasons, which means there's always something new to try. I'm already planning to go back every couple of months to see what's next. Timber is totally worth the money, and I can't recommend it enough! read more

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Food was great and drinks too. Would recommend to share some plates so you can try most of their menu read more

Timber! - We had some appetizers and drinks! We enjoyed every bite - Bars Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

Had the chicken legs with Korean seasoning. Tasteless. Extremely noisy so unable to have a conversation. read more

This place is very good but you really have to be adventurous in trying new things. Unique mix of tastes in flavors in a variety of different formats. We went as a group of 6 or 7 of us and ordered 1 of almost everything on the menu kind of ale carte. All of it was great even things I wouldn't normally want to eat like corn for example.Wine list was pretty decent as well. Reason for my four is when looking at what I would order as a meal on my own, I'd really struggle. Not your common menu items. Nonetheless, I'd recommend this place for a nice affordable fine dining experience. read more

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#STILL (IYKYK) Best burger in JC. Oh don't even have to try other burgers, you can skip the field and jump right into Timber. We switched it up a hair this round. - Drink: House old fashioned - worth a shot because I'm forcing myself to be a whiskey/bourbon person - Appetizer 1: Fried chicken poppers - yeah don't even read the rest of the review, order these. - Appetizer 2: Brussel sprouts - didn't eat them because they have nuts but the family liked them - Entree/ DID I MENTION THE BURGER. Burger, no onions. KISS. Beat of an entree, fries are a banger, just good all around. read more

Timber! is a good restaurant, with interesting (good) flavors, good service and a relaxing ambiance. The food and drink options are unique and creative, and the menu is diverse. They offer small plates (appetizers), medium plates (shareable/tapas) and large plates (entrees). Their presentation for all plates is really good. We ordered a couple of specialty cocktails to start, and they were good. We ordered a couple of small plates to share. The fried green tomatoes were really good, especially with the combination of honey and goat cheese (9/10). The corn ribs were also really good. The Cajun dry rub and cumin crema were a nice flavor profile, but I think I liked even better rubbing it in the honey and goat cheese from the green tomatoes plate. Overall, I rate the corn ribs an 8/10. We followed that with a couple of medium plates to share. The lamb meatballs were good, but we would probably try something different next time (7/10). The 4-pepper fried quail was very tasty - really liked the flavor. The only negative I can say is that the fried batter was a little thick. I'd rate the quail an 8/10. For desert, we tried the rotating local ice cream, which as strawberry. It was really good (9/10) Overall, we enjoyed our meal and our experience. We will visit again in the future. read more

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Timber is definitely worth the trip out there might wanna make sure you plan a little bit ahead. It's a little busy at times. The menu is a little different but there's plenty of good food there definitely on the west side of Johnson City down Walnut Street. I look forward to going back for seconds. read more

Jonah was an excellent server, had great suggestions. We had plum gazpacho (excellent!!) split a burger (again-excellent smash burger). Had pH14 drink, very good suggestion from Jonah. Tuesday night visit, we got in right when it opened at 5pm. By the time we left, it was packed-for good reason. We will definitely be back. read more

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Out of this world good food! We sat at the bar, which we loved. The bartender, Brandon, was fun and helpful and you can see that he just loves his job. Such a fun experience. We ordered the trout dip, the pig tails (MUST TRY), the kale salad which is also stellar and the popcorn chicken which was equally as yummy. We can't wait to visit this city again so we can eat here. Absolutely give it a try. read more

Food was good but portions were small and although delicious, was overpriced on my humble opinion

Stopped here while vacationing. What a find! One of the best meals I've ever experienced! Had the stuffed dates, ricotta and the lamb balls, topped off with the smoked vanilla ice cream. Everything was AMAZING! The cocktails were inventive and the service was fabulous. Visited with the manager who gave us great insights about Johnson City. The decor embraces Appalachia. Fairly small, so definitely make a reservation. This place was so great that we might move here! Do not miss! read more

If you're looking for tapas style food or even a large plate with unique flavors, this place is for you. We had the dates, quail with stuffed lamb on a bed of amazing collard greens, scallops crudo, and their burger with fries. We felt very satisfied and the food was all amazing. One of the best places in town. Service was top notch and ambience was very low key but a little sophistication. Great place for a date night or just friends enjoying great food! If you're from out of town visiting JC, this place is a must. read more

I have been here twice now. The service is outstanding, the food is literally mouthwatering from the second you walk in to the moment you finish, and the vibe is amazing inside and on their covered (semi-heated) patio! We will come back every time we're in JC read more

Delicious food. Server was nice and walked us through the menu. Parties of 7 or more are required to be on one check and a 20% large party service fee is added to the final bill. They have small,medium, and large plates. Environment was rustic casual. read more

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It was our first time dining at Timber! We loved the warm and inviting ambiance and west coast vibe. It was nice to see a menu with such healthy, delicious options. Our server, Keisha, was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. My husband and I shared a small plate and 2 of the entree salads. So tasty and fresh. Our favorites were the fried green tomatoes, kale salad, and s'more's sundae with homemade vanilla ice cream. We will definitely be back. This will be at the top of our list of restaurants to take our out of town guests. read more

Definitely not your typical bar! Service was top notch! Romain wedge was fantastic. As was the stuffed quail. Menu changes seasonally so go back often. Only disappointment was beer selection but that will have to wait for the Tri-City Beer scene! Small but cozy definitely worth a try! read more

After tonight's trip to Timber! This place is on top of my list. I love that the menu changes weekly or monthly, yet not entirely so you can have something you enjoyed previously. The bartender is awesome, very skilled at what he does! So many great drinks and the food was delicious. Highly recommend the fried green tomatoes, buffalo cauliflower, & mushroom tartine. Everything was great so you can't go wrong! Our server Malachi was so personable and went above and beyond to provide us with great service. The atmosphere is always such a vibe, check them out! read more

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We left stuffed! Ha! The food was so yummy, and it was a neat experience for us as we were visiting family and not from the area. The fried chicken sandwich was very good. The Brussel sprouts were a real treat. We also enjoyed the corn ribs, lamb meatballs, and the ricotta with the sourdough bread. Honestly, a special place to eat, and we enjoyed it. read more

Excellent food with unique and eclectic options. Great for a glass of wine and sharing tapas with friends or a nice date night.

Timber has always been one of my favorite JC stops. The atmosphere is incredible (both inside and out). I always get the brussel sprouts here - you won't regret it they are incredible. This visit I also got the beets (very tasty and a great mix of flavors), the burger (we always get this and it's delicious), and the lamb meatballs (entree portion - to die for). The service is always incredible and everyone that works there is so sweet. The cocktails are refreshing and always great. read more

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We enjoyed a beautiful and creative menu. The food was very good. Too favorites is the chili pimento cheese, fried saltines and pickled onion. I recommend this. Such a wonderful dish. The corn ribs will not let you down. Get the Alabama bbq sauce you won't regret it. We also enjoy the Lamb Meatballs the flavor was great. We will return. Great service from the moment we walked in we were greeted. The server gave us some recommendations and each of them were our favorites. The drinks are great as well. Really great crafted menu. read more

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We had a great experience! We made reservations and got there about 10 minutes early - they had the table ready for us which was really nice. They give a bottle of water for the table - always a win in my book. Service was fabulous! We ordered lamb meatballs, brussel sprouts, and the burger with fries. Plus dirt! The food was fabulous and quick. The atmosphere was cozy. There was a large group seated around the fire, the tables are nicely spaced. Would absolutely go back if we are in town. read more

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First time trying Timber and was pleasantly surprised. Options were satisfying and savory. From the outside my first impression was that it will be heavy on the meat side but I was happy to find out it was not at all. They had some great veggie dishes. Psa I'm not a vegetarian but sometimes it's nice to switch it up. read more

Timber! - Corn ribs - Bars Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

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This place has a creative menu for both its food and craft cocktails. I enjoyed the drinks made by a skilled mixologist who also knew the menu very well and made awesome suggestions based on my preferences. I had crispy rice salad that had lots of crunch from the fresh herbs and vegetables, beef tartare and crispy trout skins. The chef is certainly not afraid of using spices and unique ingredients. Everything was superbly seasoned and bursting with flavor! I don't typically eat dessert but had to try the smoked vanilla bean ice cream. No words to describe it! I'll be back for sure! read more

OMG. This is an absolute MUST! The food is incredible. We had a smattering of the different tapas style foods: Brussels Sprouts will knock your socks off. The hand pie was Ruben and was tender and delicious. The watermelon salad was magnificent. Chicken was good and texture and flavor was great but the other things were so good, they made it seem basic. The ambiance was inviting and approachable. Not overly formal for sure. The staff were also very friendly and helpful and approachable. Iris was so excellent. I wish I could give it 10/5. Will definitely be back. read more

Impromptu trip to Johnson City and decided to try this place without a reservation. Inside was full so we sat on an outdoor patio, the weather was great so no big deal. Our waiter was terrific, Malachai. Ordered the beef tartare with potato chips, the smoked trout dip with saltines, and the mushroom toast. 1. Beef tartare was terrific. Nice pops of acidity throughout. Tiny tiny tiny chips (made from fingerlings?). 2. Smoked group dip was divine, my favorite dish did the night. The saltines are deep fried, I believe (delicious). 3. My husband hates mushrooms but was willing to try the mushroom tartans bc it looked so good. Wonderfully fresh mushrooms on great sourdough and covered with cheese. Overall, everything was great. Wanted to go back the next day, but they are not open for lunch and we couldn't stay another night in town. Will definitely be back if we are ever in that neck of the woods again. read more

Fantastic meal, with some really fun options! (Like corn ribs! Which is corn on the cob, but prepared in a way I have never seen--or tasted!) read more

I will start by saying the service was amazing. We were greeted and seated promptly, and our food came out with such speed! Our server was very kind and accommodating. We went to timber because we heard so many people rave on the food, however, this was the biggest let down. My husband and I ordered three medium plates and one large plate. The portions were decent, but the flavors and preparation were incredibly underwhelming. The citrus endive salad was refreshing, but there wasn't much to it other than some leaves and grapefruit on top of a goat cheese "vinaigrette" that was the consistency of pudding. Definitely not worth the price tag. The hot chicken was heavily breaded and every price I had was very rubbery. It seems as thought only dark meat from a chicken thigh was used. It also lacked a creamy sauce for pairing. Along the same lines, the curry potatoes were heavily breaded and fried. I search for a true potato wedge and there was only one in the whole dish - the rest was just bits of fried breading. There was minimal crab chunks to be seen and the entire dish was covered in gravy. The corn appeared to have come from a can and the jalapeños were not fresh. The entire dish was heavy and reminiscent of a KFC bowl. The Lastly, the lettuce wraps were our favorite in terms of flavor, but the crispy beef was far too tough and the dish itself was skimping on portion size. read more

Just tried them for the first time. We will be back!! We had corn ribs, brussel sprouts, popcorn chicken and lamb meatballs. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. And then we finished off with the s'more sundae made with house made smoked vanilla ice cream. It was phenomenal!! Service was friendly and personable, nice cozy ambiance. I can't wait for our next meal. read more

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We were visiting family in Jonesborough and this is their favorite place to go to eat. Sooo many delicious choices. I recommend ordering some Smalls and Mediums and sharing. We started with Corn ribs and Brussel Sprouts. From the medium menu we ordered Popcorn chicken, Caramelized sweet potatoes , Fried cauliflower, Roasted yellow beet salad, finished it off with the Campfire Sunday. Sorry no pics, you'll have to see for yourself. read more

I live about halfway between Johnson City and Asheville and this just became one of my top two favorite restaurants in either city (the other is Jettie Rae's in Asheville). My partner and I arrived without a reservation around 7pm, found street parking right out front, and got seats at the bar within a few minutes. Brandon (?), the bartender, was wonderful, as was the hostess. He was so personable and kind and even shared his recipes with me for coffee-infused campari and rosemary simple syrup. For drinks, we ordered the cafe negroni, black negroni, and their take on a manhattan. All the cocktails were wonderfully balanced and not too sweet, which I find is rare (for my tastes). For food, we got the carrot soup, beef tartare, fried cauliflower with tahini sauce, homemade ricotta, spiced fried chicken, and beef curry with paratha. For dessert, their signature smoked vanilla ice cream. And a bit of Sfumato as a digestif. Everything was excellent! Such complex and balanced and wonderfully paired flavors. Our favorites were the carrot soup, beef tartare, spiced chicken and ice cream. I lived in NYC for about 5 years and still go back a lot and my bar for great food is high but this chef would give any great New York restaurant a run for its money. I highly recommend it and, even though it's an hour drive for us, we're already excited to go back. Go, you won't regret it. read more

Timber! - Beef curry with paratha - Bars Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

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Good Food Awesome Staff Service Friendly Environment Atmosphere is Great Ambuance is Awesome

Was down in Johnson City for a short fishing trip and found this way cool little restaurant not far from the ETSU campus. What a gem. The place was inviting n low-key with excellent food and beverages. We couldn't decide where to start but since we were trout fishing figured smoked trout spread was perfect. And was it ever. Then pork bites w jalapeño and that was a meal! It was actually a compromise when I saw the neighboring diner having the brussels sprouts and lamb meatballs. They were enough to feed me twice so maybe try them next. She said they were delicious. Really glad that we stumbled upon this laid back cafe great service from start to finish. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Dropped our daughter off at ETSU and needed an adult beverage and a bite. Never expected to find/enjoy some of the best food we've had in years (coming from a lifelong foodie). Timbers. Timbers was ridiculously delicious. My husband and I sat at the bar and the bartender, Brandon, hooked us up. Fabulous cocktails, perfectly balanced. And the food!!! What the heck Johnson City!? Salmon belly tartine? Hangar steak beef tartar? Chilled eggplant salad? Perfect balance of flavors, textures, preparation and presentation. Hesitated giving them a shout out as looked to be busy on a random Wednesday, ha! Check them out and enjoy some top notch quality food at incredibly reasonable prices for the caliber/quality of food and service. Cheers! read more

Absolutely will not accommodate large parties, even if you are okay with sitting separately. Weird! Instead, they suggested a table outside in 82 degree heat. Then stated that they could seat the reservation inside for 5 and add one more chair to the table making it 6. However, other 4 would have to sit outside despite the fact that other tables were available inside. Very strange experience, but essentially resulted in 10 people leaving. Customers that have eaten there several times. Very disappointed. I guess the resolution is if you have large parties and don't mind sitting separately...just don't act like you are together. Otherwise, you are treated like a pariah. read more

Great food and great vibe! A must stop for me anytime I am in the area. Craft cocktails are always interesting and tasty and the food is always innovative and unique. read more

We were lucky to be introduced to this gem when in Johnson City for a family event. Dinner on Friday on the patio was absolutely amazing. Great spot for our larger party and the service was perfect. Then, there was the food. I live in Nashville and love the restaurant scene we've created but I'd be hard tasked to find the flavors and culinary artistry that I found at Timber. Our group basically took a tour of the menu and there were so many standouts. We fought over the corn ribs. Who would ever thought about putting white bbq sauce on corn, genius. The beet salad, was actually a real beet salad, not a few sliced beets on a bed of lettuce, delicious. I will dream about the white bean fritters on the veggie platter, not to take anything away from the accompanying eggplant. Then there was the crispy rice salad. The consistency and the flavors were amazing. As luck would have it the following day they catered our family event, what a treat!! The trout dip, farrow salad, chicken salad and curried vegetables were all 5+ stars. Thank goodness we had leftovers and I can continue to enjoy these goodies! Then there were the cocktails, what a great job. The West Walnut was my favorite but everyone was absolutely delighted by their choices. Finally everyone from top to bottom was efficient, incredibly personable and there to make sure we had a great evening. One of my favorite restaurant experiences in a long time, thank you. Can't wait to come back, thank you so much!! read more