I stopped at The Red Fork in downtown Erwin while traveling from Atlanta to Northeast Tennessee for…read morea funeral, and I cannot say enough about the exceptional experience I had. I was traveling with my dog, who was a bit on edge from the long road trip and barked sporadically whenever people left the restaurant. Despite this, Aiden, my server, welcomed us with genuine kindness and patience. He was gracious, attentive, and completely unfazed by my dog's nerves, which made an already difficult day feel a little lighter. Because I was dining with my dog, I waited outside until the owner noticed me through the glass door. He immediately came out, warmly apologized for not seeing me sooner, and made sure we were comfortable. The apology was unnecessary -- if anything, it was definitely too cold to be dining outdoors, but I had no other option. Their hospitality made all the difference. As someone who lives in Atlanta, has dined at many excellent restaurants, and even wrote food reviews early in my career, I was genuinely blown away by the quality of the food. The wedge salad at The Red Fork is, without exaggeration, the best I have ever had. The fresh herbs, homemade dressing, and the addition of pickled onions created a layered, unexpected, and absolutely delicious flavor profile. I also loved the whipped pimento cheese served with what appeared to be homemade crackers and locally sourced chowchow. It was delightful -- one of those memorable bites you think about later. Their beer selection is also thoughtfully curated, representing a well‑balanced mix of local and regional craft brews -- IPAs, sours, lagers, and more. It's clear that care goes into every detail of the menu and beverage offerings, all locally sourced and seasonally influenced. I honestly can't believe such an outstanding restaurant exists in my hometown Tri‑Cities area. Between the exceptional food, the warm hospitality from both Aiden and the owner, and the overall welcoming atmosphere, The Red Fork provided the perfect end to a long and emotional day of travel. I will absolutely return, and I highly recommend it to anyone passing through or living nearby.

Great spot, super sweet server. Super friendly staff. And the food was incredible! Creative drinks,…read moreand a sweet little patio spot to sit outdoors and enjoy the view.the Parmesan dusted fries were amazing, the Parmesan was almost like heavenly cotton candy on top of those french fries. Also, not far off the interstate in case you are traveling and looking for a new experience.

What a Great Experience! The atmosphere is very unique. The service was wonderful and the people…read moreare very friendly and chill, it's very clean too.

Great wings, great beer selection. Nice place to spend some time in the afternoon or evening.read more

Good folks, good prices. Owner (Emmit) is taking some time off so Is hiring a good lady to fill in…read morefor him. You'll like these folks unless you have a problem. lol I think enough said? Give them a try next time ya need a drink or seven. I'm gonna stop typing info here as soon as they'll let me.

Great selection and service! When requested a specific wine they ordered and got it in quickly…read more Very friendly staff.

Really good food rice is good perfect cheese. You can also get it for a nice price…read moreThe waiter is really nice and fast service. The chairs are really comfy. And the temperature is real cool.

Don't pass this place up! Entertainment for days!…read more There's a trout pond where you can catch trout and they'll clean it and cook it up for you. All kinds of fun games and activities for kids while you have a drink. There's putput, homemade arcade basketball, mini climbing wall, and lots of space to hang around. The food truck that cooked our trout was excellent. They have really good homemade sangrias, fresh squeezed juices, beer and cider on tap.

Whats not to like about this awesome place. We ordered a hotdog plate from the truck and it was…read moreone of the best dogs I've ever had. The cherry on top was the orange dreamsicle tea the owner made with his family recipe. There's lots of seating on rustic tables and little table top games to play while just hanging out with friends or family. The building sits way back in the woods with a beautiful drive back to the place. There's a child's playground too. Porches to sit on and watch people fish. The owner was very nice and friendly. I only wish my whole family was here to enjoy it. Definitely coming back when in the area.

Such a cozy bar. Wish I could have stayed all day. Everyone is very friendly…read more The cold brew martini was phenomenal.

We had been driving for 2+ hours headed to our airb&b and stop here to kill some time. Best…read moredecision ever, staff was super friendly, they have several TV's and had the sound on for the football game. Had the pleasure of meeting the owners who were just as amazing! Staff recommended so many things to do. They have a great selection of beer & wine as well as a full bar. Definitely stop by for a drink or two

Big Pillow is truly an everyone welcome, come-as-you-are kind of place. Great beer and non-beer…read moreoptions, kind bartenders, wonderful outdoor space, live music, and attached Grey Eagle Taqueria for adventurous tacos. Get the plantains!

Great small town, locally owned, brewery! They have a nice taproom and ample outdoor seating around…read morethe music stage! The staff was friendly and offered me plenty of tastings. I wished they had the stuff canned for take-home! They do offer Crowlers, just not individual cans yet. If you're hungry, Grey Eagle Tacos are out back! Don't skip this Hot Springs Treasure

Though coming to this bar was Actually not on my agenda. Me and my wife came here to check this…read moreplace out. This place is in the heart of Elizabethton and it's absolutely a Hidden Gem. It's a cute little cozy bar and it even have a little Beer Garden in the back. We didn't visit that part. The bar has tons of positive energy and you can feel it! There's not really any food but they do have plenty of games. If you are not drinking at all and playing designated driver, This place does have non-alcoholic options for you and yes I mean 0.0% non alcoholic options. I didn't catch the bartender's name but he was absolutely friendly and social with us the entire time! There was nobody there on a Tuesday but he was a pleasure chatting with. Highly recommend visiting this bar if you get a chance!

The cutest town with the cutest taphouse. Such a variety of outdoor seating and lots of easy…read moreparking. Shank was so helpful with beer suggestions and recommended the bbq next to the taphouse. Love the coloring group and live music! We bought land here and I already feel at home! Will be regulars soon!

I love going to the blind elk every chance I get! The staff is so friendly, the atmosphere is fun,…read moreoften with live music, and the drinks are great! They have a great selection of non-beer options, which is perfect for me, someone who doesn't like beer!

Blink Elk taproom was an awesome little 2 level bar in the heart of downtown. Their beers were…read moredelicious and they provided a ton of variety and entertainment for a small town.