Absolutely outstanding BBQ spot! The food is incredible across the board -- everything is full of…read moreflavor and cooked perfectly. The staff is top tier from the owner all the way down, and you can tell they truly care about the customer experience. The restaurant itself is very clean with a great atmosphere that makes you want to stay and enjoy your meal. Easily a 5-star experience and definitely a place we'll keep coming back to!

Really good que with large helpings a must try - corn spears! Don't miss this in Marion.read more

Stopped on my way thru Marion NC for lunch on Main St. Good Yelp reviews brought me to Bruce's…read moreFabulous Foods. A small town lunch cafe with everything "fabulous" you would hope to find. To start with you a greeted by Barb who treats locals and new visitors like long time friends. Table service or a bar counter you can sit out. Barb explains the menu and their customers favorites (including The Reuben and their homemade Pimento Cheese) a choice of 1 side from the daily specials and a complimentary brownie or cookie for dessert. They do not have a fryer so all menu items are prepared fresh. I had a Reuben Sandwich and pasta salad. (The sides are large!) We chose to split the Reuben since we have early dinner reservations and each got a side. Even at 1/2 the sandwich and side it was very filling. The sandwich was hot and delicious. The pasta salad was also very good. The desserts today was Banana Cake and Hawaiian Cake. I got a slice to go. Go for the good food and warm hospitality!

I had high hopes for this adorable local restaurant, and they were nicely met by the hosting staff,…read moreall of whom hustle hard. The place was packed on this Monday lunch time and we had a 20 minute wait before we were seated. Understandable because it's great stuff. A cheeseburger for me and the quiche of the day for Mrs. K. My burger was cooked properly and presented well with a side of very creamy cole slaw. Delicious. The quiche was delicious and the cucumber salad with it was both tart and sweet. Perfection. Of course, cheesecake for dessert. Mrs. K. got to enjoy mine as I'm going a low carb so I got to watch her enjoy the Crème brûlée slice now and the New York went into a box for later. It didn't survive the day, getting eaten at home a few hours later. Service was busy and friendly. My only complaint is that the sweet tea was very weak. Sweet enough just not "tea" enough. A very minor problem. [Round number 24200 overall - 639 of 2025 - 4127 in North Carolina]

Crabby Abby's always has high quality food. You pay a little more but the food is worth it!…read moreWe've had several dishes here. The Mahi bites appetizer is a must for us. Very tender and flaky. Tonight we had grilled James River oysters plain and Rockefeller. They were good size and very flavorful. The ambience in the bar side is jovial while the fireplace side is more quiet. The service is friendly and attentive no matter where you are seated. We are locals and strongly recommend you visit! You will not be disappointed!

Service is always great... cocktails spot on & delicious! But don't order the crab cakes. For $34…read morewe thought they'd be pretty decent, but we received nothing short of bread cake with a hint of crab essence. Very disappointing.

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.

We made Valentine's Day reservations four months in advance, noting that one of us was vegetarian…read more Less than 24 hours before our scheduled reservation, we received a text from the restaurant that they would not accommodate vegetarians. This left us scrambling to make alternative dinner plans on one of the busiest nights of the year, which was not how we intended to spend the holiday. Blanton House's lack of flexibility, empathy, and remorse was shocking, and we will not attempt to go back.

Food has always been consistently good and very fairly priced, and the service is always friendly…read moreand attentive while also being casual. Just a good, comfortable place with good people.

The food is great and so is the service. You get a good feeling that no matter what you get here…read moreit's gonna be good, and it's nice to sit outside as well.

This place is huge. We went a Friday night to try out their wings and they didn't disappoint. We…read moreall tried different flavors. My fav was the Asian and teriyaki and hubby liked the mustard base ones. It was pretty empty when we went and service wasn't fast but it wasn't too long. All the food came out fresh and tasted good. Our server was friendly and informative.

This is the only place I have ever walked out of before getting my food. Everyone else's looked…read moregood, but we were immediately sat and our order was taken and at least 30 minutes passed, our drinks emptied, no server returned to update us, she stops by says "food should be up shortly", can she get us anything? OUR DRINKS NEED REFILLED. 14 more minutes pass as now I am vividly watching. I stop another server and ask her to go to the kitchen and get a time as we have already now been waiting AT LEAST 46 minutes for a burger, fries. A side salad and 12 wings. She returns, tells me our food is being prepared. And weakly apologizes and say they had 2 large parties and that food is fresh cooked to order. Are you butchering the chickens? Are you peeling the baby carrots and churning buttermilk for ranch dressing? Why didn't they tell us that? Why didn't a manager walk around and even tell us this? Not a word until 46 minutes has passed. The restaurant wasn't even close to half full and had plenty of servers. What I hoped to be a pleasant stop for lunch was ruined by POOR SERVICE. NO! You don't get to apologize for bad service AND take my money before I even get my food. Sorry, not sorry. I was pleasant, asked for resolution and you hid behind "fresh food, made to order" Shameful.

Delicious and fairly priced seafood! I got the "Lite" baby shrimp plate with mashed potatoes and…read moremac and cheese. The sides were fine but the baby shrimp was delicious and it came with so many. The hush puppies are the star of the show in my opinion. They're sweet and the perfect size. We ordered an appetizer of the fried bell peppers which was a salty and tasty way to start our meal. My husband got the pimento cheese burger and said it was great. The tartar sauce is very good and I would come back just for that. What a great and affordable little place in town. Will be back!

The service that was provided to my family (the family of 9 that came around 5 something) by Maria…read morewas wonderful! We loved it and the food was great would recommend again!

Silver Creek Golf Club - A Hidden Treasure in the Foothills…read more I spent the last 4 days playing at Silver Creek while hosting and annual Ryder Cup event. If this course was in Charlotte, I would definitely be a member. It's a course you can play everyday and it doesn't feel the same. Below is a full review and I highly recommend you give it try. Nestled in the heart of Morganton, North Carolina, Silver Creek Golf Club offers a complete golfing experience that rivals some of the best-known courses in the region, yet still maintains its welcoming, community-focused charm. Course Layout & Playing Experience The course is beautiful, with a thoughtful and strategic layout. Silver Creek strikes that rare balance--challenging enough to test low handicaps, but fair and forgiving enough that mid- and high-handicap players walk off the 18th with a smile. The variety in hole design ensures that no two shots feel repetitive, and there's a natural flow to the round that golfers will appreciate. Conditioning & Pace of Play Course conditions are superb. The fairways roll true and set up scoring opportunities, while the greens are nothing short of excellent--quick enough to be exciting, but never unfair. Be aware of some of the down hill down grains putts though. They are so quick. The greens hold well, run smooth, and consistently reward a confident stroke. Silver Creek's commitment to 10-minute tee times is a game-changer. It allows for an unhurried pace of play, and my four consecutive rounds all finished in just about four hours--unheard on the weekends at the public courses where near my home. Scenery & Setting The mountain views are simply spectacular. From elevated tees and open fairways, you catch sweeping glimpses of the Blue Ridge that frame your round with natural beauty. Those views alone make any downtime an experience, giving Silver Creek an atmosphere that's as memorable as the golf itself. Hospitality & Amenities Equally impressive is the people. The staff embodies southern hospitality--warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure each golfer has the best possible day. After the round, Papa's Grill is the perfect capstone. The food is superb--well beyond what you'd expect at a golf course restaurant. Whether it's a hearty burger, fresh-made sandwiches, or daily specials, everything is served with the same attention to quality that you find out on the course. Final Verdict Silver Creek Golf Club isn't just a place to play--it's a place to return to, time and again. With a challenging but fair layout, exceptional conditioning, stunning mountain views, a staff that makes you feel like family, and a restaurant that could stand alone on its own reputation, Silver Creek has carved out a well-deserved spot among North Carolina's most enjoyable golfing destinations.

We went in mid July and the course was in great shape. I will say, my wife and I are beginner/…read moremediocre golfers, on a good day, and this course was challenging. It has A LOT of hills and valleys. If you struggle keeping the ball on the fairway, I might recommend practicing a little more before attacking this course. However, if you bring a lot of extra balls, you'll be in good shape. The staff was very friendly and welcoming.