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    4.5 (2 reviews)

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    5 years ago

    Best BBQ in town! A must stop for locals and tourists driving through. Their smoked meats are amazing and their queso is to die for!

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    Wood Grill Buffet

    Wood Grill Buffet

    4.1(253 reviews)
    48.8 mi
    •$$

    This place was amazing all the way around The food was…read moreoutstanding everything was so fresh and tasted like it was cooked by mom Everything from brisket,fried shrimp meat loaf roast beef fried chicken and so so much more .All of the sides was seasoned perfectly just like home made and the salad bar was just as fresh and amazing.The staff was all so polite and friendly from the time we checked in till we left. The atmosphere was very good as well.All I can say is I wish we had this close to home in Va beach please enjoy thanks

    Lots of Food, Very Little Worth Eating…read more Wood Grill Buffet is a perfect example of why quantity doesn't necessarily mean quality. The selection is enormous, but unfortunately, most of the food is mediocre at best. The fried okra and apple pie were so bad that I actually spit them out. The steak was an exercise in endurance. No matter how long I chewed, I never quite reached the point where I felt it was ready to swallow. The chicken tacos were probably the best thing I tried. Unfortunately, being the best thing at a disappointing buffet isn't much of an accomplishment. The atmosphere wasn't helping matters. Plastic-covered furniture gave the dining room a cheap, cafeteria-like feel. Between the food and the surroundings, there really wasn't much to enjoy. Perhaps the most entertaining part of the entire visit came when a photographer approached our table and asked if we'd like our picture taken. My brother-in-law promptly replied, "No thanks. I don't want to remember this place." That pretty much summed up the experience. I don't expect fine dining from a buffet. I do, however, expect food that's enjoyable to eat. With so many dining options in Pigeon Forge, there's simply no reason I'd return. One star. The chicken tacos weren't nearly good enough to earn a second.

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    Wood Grill Buffet - My plate of chicken samplings with collard greens.

    My plate of chicken samplings with collard greens.

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    Heirloom - This was REALLY tasty!

    Heirloom

    4.4(192 reviews)
    45.1 mi

    Like Trios, but even better. Get ready for a bunch of superlatives…read more.. This place has some similarities to Trios in Merrifield. Both Heirloom and Trios are attached to--and share a kitchen with--a Roadhouse Grill, and all of them are owned by the same parent company. However, Heirloom is much smaller, which I suspect makes it easier to control quality. Based on my experiences--one visit here and many visits to Trios over the years--the quality of just about everything is better at Heirloom. My meal consisted of their Smoked Manhattan, the Burrata salad, and the Heirloom Burger. (The burger was so good that they named the restaurant after it!) The Manhattan was one of the best Manhattans I've ever had. It had a wonderfully mellow, balanced flavor that edged toward sweet, despite being made with rye. Maybe it was the aroma--and eventual taste--of the large toasted marshmallow suspended over my glass where the cherry would normally go? I guess, to be sure, I'll have to go back and order another. The Burrata did what all great burratas do: each bite felt like a mouthful of sunshine. The cheese, tomatoes, arugula, and balsamic vinaigrette combined to create pure culinary happiness. The only better burrata I can recall was at Mikrolimano in Athens. However, once you factor in travel time and parking, Heirloom is definitely the better value. The Heirloom Burger was absolutely delicious. This past week I've been waxing poetic about burgers because one of the Hackney's restaurants back home is closing after 70 years, so emotionally, I'm not prepared to bestow any new burger honors just yet. However, check back in a few weeks, and you may very well see this review updated to say that the Heirloom Burger was one of the best burgers I've ever had. Other logistics... The service was OUTSTANDING. We were seated right at our reservation time, greeted warmly by several staff members, and waited on nearly hand and foot by Alex. She explained the menu, helped us select our beverages, and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the meal. It was attentive service without ever feeling intrusive. Parking is free after 5 and on weekends in a multi-story garage about half a block away. Happy hour is 5-7. They call Heirloom a speakeasy, but it feels more like a small restaurant with an eight-stool bar and a few high-tops. It's intimate compared with the Roadhouse, but not exactly speakeasy-intimate. And, finally, Heirloom is inside Roadhouse. You walk down a hallway, turn left into a very short hallway, open an unmarked door, and then go through a second door marked only by a red rose on the handle. I suspect the obscure entrance is their justification for calling it a speakeasy. But with food and service this good, they can call it whatever they like.

    Went there to celebrate a friends promotion! Happy Hour was pretty good. Definitely recommend the…read moremeatballs! They were delicious! The drinks were average. We all ordered off the regular menu for our meal and we ordered the same dish which was the Sea bass...it's nothing to write home about TBH. It wasn't horrible...but it wasn't delicious either. They ate their entire meal...I didn't eat all of mine. So...I'd say it's a hit or miss meal. The ambiance is AWESOME! I'll definitely go back! And I've recommended this spot to other ppl already! A hidden gem in Reston! Service was awesome! Our waitress was really nice and she made some good recommendations for drinks. We don't have to wait long for anything.

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    Heirloom - Inside with bar

    Inside with bar

    Heirloom - Bucatini

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    Heirloom - Non alcoholic drinks!

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    HawaU - Spam Musubi

    HawaU

    4.8(209 reviews)
    41.2 mi
    •$

    Everything about this place is amazing! The food you can't get enough. Every single option! Just…read moretry it!! If you are a saucy person, every sauce is delicious!

    My friend who grew up in Northern VA raves about HawaU as his favorite Hawaiian spot. To be fair,…read morethere aren't many options, so there's not really any competition. I added this casual spot to my list a couple months ago, but didn't have concrete plans to check it out. Driving to Manassas and back on I-66 from where I live would cost half of my brain cells and all my patience. However, a few friends and I drove out to Shenandoah this past Friday evening, and I made a convincing argument that HawaU would be on the way. By the time we arrived, we were all incredibly hungry and ready to wolf down anything edible. The ordering process was easy: we ordered and paid at the counter, grabbed a seat at one of the few tables, and waited ~10-15 minutes for the food (parts of it are made to order). LOCO MOCO (BOWL) - 9.99 The chipotle-sized bowl was topped with loco moco: white rice base topped with hamburger patty, fried egg, grilled pineapple slice, and a generous pour of beef & mushroom gravy, plus sides of fresh cabbage salad and mac salad. The gravy nostalgically reminded me of the ones I'd get from cafeteria-style school lunches -- thick, salty, slightly starchy, yet oddly comforting. The egg, hamburger patty, and rice were pretty standard, but the familiarity of the gravy tied the whole dish together nicely. Both salads were good -- the cabbage was more light and refreshing, while the mac salad felt a bit heavy after all the loco moco. Since it's my first time eating loco moco, I can't say how it compares to others. However, I found HawaU's incredibly comforting and hearty. It really hit the spot for me, and I ate the whole bowl within 10 minutes. The loco moco is definitely their signature option and a must try. My friends who got the spicy pork bowl and udon thought both were just OK and not special.

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    HawaU - Loco Moco Bowl

    Loco Moco Bowl

    HawaU - Bulgogi fries, fricken' delicious! Good thing I don't live in town, I'd be eating these way too often.

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    Bulgogi fries, fricken' delicious! Good thing I don't live in town, I'd be eating these way too often.

    Wandering Joe's - popuprestaurants - Updated September 2026

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