I was visiting friends that moved to NC recently. While they were showing me the shops in Union…read moreSquare they mentioned that they hadn't visited this restaurant yet. So we decided that we were going to give it a try. After looking at a menu and being approached by the host who gave us a brief introduction to the menu we were in for sure. We asked to sit indoors with it being a windy and somewhat humid day. They have plenty of outdoor seating with umbrellas. We were informed later by our excellent server, Ashlee that there is also seating upstairs! We forgot to take a tour! The decor is very chic, but not overly done. We were seated at a table, but booths are available as well. Even the women's restroom with chic. It needed to be picked up a bit but was nice. Our server Ashlee was excellent! Her upbeat personality and friendliness was in the 10 rating! For only being at the restaurant a couple of weeks I think her vibes will keep bringing customers back. But not only her vibes, the food is very good too! My friends were very happy with their main meal, me as well! I had the Chicken Panini and the companion (side dish) I selected was the Pan Fried Corn. Both very good! We did order shareables too! The Southwest egg rolls and the Charcuterie Board. We were very happy with both! I would definitely order them again. I ordered two alcoholic drinks. My first drink was called the Bees Knees (ginger, honey, lemon bourbon) and an Espresso Martini. Both were good. The ginger was very mild in the Bees Knees. We were quite full so we were not able to enjoy our desserts at the restaurant but did order them to go. We ordered the Crème Brûlée and Key Lime Cheesecakes to go. I enjoyed the Key Lime, a good balance of sweet and tart. A little perfumme for me but still good.The feedback on the Crème Brûlée, was ok. I didn't try it. When I visit this area again, I would surely come back here and try some other items on the menu. Parking in this area can be quite busy, especially on the weekends. We came during the weekday in July after 1pm. We had to circle a few times before we got a parking spot. Come early!

Notions was OK. I had a smash burger - the burger was decent, the side of a grit cake was…read morehorrid. It was a wedge of grits that were covered in breading and deep fried. Who possibly wants to eat deep fried breaded grits? We ordered some apps and I forget what my wife and SIL order, but the overall opinion was just OK. No one wanted to return. Plus... the inside restaurant smelled like something died in there. We ate outside, as eating inside was impossible due to the smell. When I went to use the bathroom about an hour later, they had heavily perfumed the restuarant.

The Hedge is an upscale diner located in Downtown Morganton, NC, it is inside a beautifully…read morerestored 1950s Savings & Loan building. When you enter, a menu is displayed on the wall to your left, and you place your order at the register. They conveniently let you pay either before or after you dine, and you are given a fun animal marker for your table so the staff knows exactly where to bring your food--my animal was a little sheep, which was such a fun quirk! The layout features a great mix of counter seating, booths, and standard tables, along with a nice outside patio. I really enjoyed the artwork on the walls and the view of the open kitchen. While they don't officially have a mocktail menu, they were more than happy to mix up a non-alcoholic version of any cocktail they offer; I went with the basil berry, and it was fantastic! For my meal, I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich on sourdough and added a side of mac 'n' cheese. Yes, it was an absolute mountain of cheese, but that mac 'n' cheese was so incredibly cheesy and delicious! I didn't realize initially that customers are supposed to pick up their own silverware and napkins from a station, but when my order was brought out, the server realized I didn't know and kindly brought a fork and napkin right to my table. The food, atmosphere, and thoughtful service easily earn this spot a full 5 stars!

Nice little place we found while driving through the area. Cool vibe, and great service…read more The sandwich had great flavor, with the giardiniera a welcome surprise. The only issue was that the baguette was a little hard . The standout was the onion rings, though. I wholly expected mass-produced generic rings, but these were fresh, handmade, and crispy.

The food is excellent as well as the knowledge staff! We had wings and the burger both great…read morechoices!!! We also sat in one of the huge barrels which was very cool and unique to this restaurant! We come here from time to time for a good burger!

Very nice staff and a cool atmospher, we ate inside a large barrel! The sandwiches were awesome,…read morehuge and delicious at a great price. Definitely recommend and can't wait to go back again. Also a giant beer list.

Came in for dinner and Kentucky Derby was on, great fun. Had to try the fish and chips which did…read morenot disappoint with a large piece of fish. Also got the shepherds pie which was done well and not greasy at all. Good local brews and an Irish coffee to end. Great pub ambiance and friendly staff too.

The food was desperately lacking. The bangers were blonde the onions were raw, and the gravy wasn't…read moreGuinness gravy. I got fish and chips and unfortunately, I can say I've gotten better at Applebee's. Our adult children were joining us for dinner and luckily they were late so we ordered when they finally got there we told them to go somewhere else to eat. Our tab was $59.08 and we left a $10 tip on the table. I won't ever go back. when you're Irish and you have a mammy and an aunt Katie, you know how this food is supposed to come out, I was raised on it, thought we were going for some comfort food with my people and boy, was I disappointed. They were out of shepherds pie. That was probably a blessing. The staff was pleasant enough, but not very attentive. Somebody did ask me about my food and she even noticed that my husband's plate didn't look right, but she never made a reappearance. if you order tea it's gonna come in a bottle, if I was told that or if I was presented the bottle unopened, I would've declined it and got a Coke. Was it an off night? No, I think that this was standard operating procedure by the clientele that was in there and I guess when you don't know any better you think it's great, but when you know better, you know it's well below par.

Best fried mushrooms! Super homey small town bar. Love it and have always had fantastic service. We…read morerecently liked the sliders that were on special. Around Christmas I had a Christmas themed cocktail that was excellent.

This is an amazing little place to visit after five…read more Trish the bartender will take very good care of you, a wonderful selection of microbrews and domestic beers as well as a well-stocked bar. You need to try the hamburger it's bigger than your head and of course the fried pork rinds are huge and amazing, enough for a table of six. The atmosphere is friendly and eclectic with great tunes playing in the background. You won't be disappointed

I highly recommend dining here for a snack bite and some quality time with friends or family…read more Service was amazing and super friendly, the ambiance of the restaurant is great and family oriented. The arcade and pool area in the back was a great place to spend with friends and family. The appetizers were phenomenal, specifically the fusion egg rolls. However; take this with a grain of salt but our main entrees were underwhelming and very lackluster compared to the appetizers.

Great Bar and Grill. The mimaw chicken sandwich with fried green tomato was amazing. We had the…read moreegg rolls for appetizer. 2 of the 3 of us don't like greens but the greens egg roll was hands down our favorite! My son had a made-to-order burger and he said it was great. Mac n cheese is the real thing! So yummy. Our waitress was helpful with menu suggestions and our food arrived hot. We checked out the pool tables, game room and dance floor. Pool cost $1 per game-great deal!! This is a fun place and food is great.

I have never written a bad review before but I feel so strongly about our experience I just had the…read moreshare. We had lunch/brunch today with several friends. It had to be one of the Worst meals I've had in a long time. Out of the 10 meals, only 3 people enjoyed theirs. One of the couples in our group had eaten here several times and they said they have never had a bad experience until today. The biggest complaint was with the roasted vegetables. They were not just roasted they were incinerated and apparently the chef tried to mask that with salt! Doesn't sound like a big deal but 3 of us had a meal that was centered around the vegetables. Holy smokes every meal except the shrimp and grits was brining with salt. Another concern was that we arrived with reservations at 12:00. It was 2:30 when we left. The restaurant was not busy. I have No intention of returning.

Excellent!! We were here for our family tradition Thanksgiving and it did not disappoint! Great…read moreservice, food is amazing!! Highly recommend!

This cute little place on the main street of the small town of Valdese, NC, exceeded our…read moreexpectations. After a morning of hiking, we headed here for some beer and lunch. The place was spotlessly clean. The bartender and server were both super nice. This is not a brewery, but they have a solid selection of beers on draft, mostly from breweries in Western North Carolina. We had a great flight of porters and stouts for a little over half what we typically pay for a flight in Asheville. All of the beers were really good. We had heard that this place is known for its flatbreads and we love a good flatbread. The one we had here was more than good: it was excellent. The bread dough makes a huge difference in a flatbread. Theirs was sturdy enough to hold all the toppings and not let them soak in too much, and it had a nice crispiness to it. The toppings included goat cheese, basil, onions, banana peppers and a great balsamic vinegar. Instead of ordering two flatbreads to share, we ordered a side of their parmesan truffle potato wedges. I was a little skeptical because in the past when I've had fries with truffle oil, there was too much of it and the taste was overwhelming. Here they found the magic amount. You get the umami taste but it adds to the potato and parmesan flavors instead of covering them up. The wedges were crispy and browned on the outside, but still nice and soft inside. So my recommendation is this: go on a nice hike at Valdese Lakeside Park or visit the neighboring historic mill and waterfalls. Then come here for lunch!

Best place in the area bar none. Food, service, and staff are all great. Food you would not expect…read morein the area.