Everyone come to town to visit my wife's family we go to J's. It's a true hole in the wall with…read morehardly a place to eat inside but who cares we take it home and love it. What I appreciate is that J's has its own distinctive taste In the barbecued meat and baked beans. I am not sure whether it's Memphis or TN or whatever but it is fabulous. French fries perfect, salad was fresh but could have used more toppings ie not enough onion and tomato. Corn dog was a splurge but it was good as well. Prices are extremely reasonable and I like it's a short drive from our home here in precious E-Town. I also like that they have friendly people working there who are patient and helpful. I wish they would go to online ordering but hey I can live without it. You know a place is good when BBQ places in Johnson City say "compared " to J's Highly recommended or

We were in town for the races and stopped in Friday for lunch. It was all very good! Thanks!read more

Awesome spot with indoor and outdoor seating along the train tracks. There's a bar outside as well…read more We sat outside a sit was beautiful out. The outside area has TV's, lots do covered areas for shade, and even heaters for the cold months. Just a great vibe. The service was fantastic! Our server was amazing. Can't remember his name, but he has the Joker tattoo on his arm with lots of HA HA on it too! He was a gem and super friendly. He constantly checked on us and was such a nice guy. We ordered the grilled peach margarita (get this) and the top shelf marg which was also good (so good that we ordered 2 more). They also have a peanut butter jelly beer that we tried that was delicious. Well done drinks! We only ordered an app to snack on. Let me be clear about this... ORDER THIS!!! It was the Firecracker Pork Belly. Listen to me... this is dream worthy. This is magic. This is insanely good. Absolutely not enough words to describe how amazing this is and how much you have to get it. The pork belly itself is crunchy on the outside while also melting in your mouth. Then, the General Tso sauce served with it is perfection. There are scallions and a creamy sauce in the plate as well. You will question if it's okay to lick the plate. This place is great! Get there.

You'll find consistent great food and service here. The staff is attentive but not overbearing…read more The Grecian salad is especially fantastic--get the house-made vinaigrette dressing. 1938 burger and fries (well done) never disappoint. Plus, this is a family owned business that's been here in JC for many many years. Great job y'all!! Keep it up!

Great food all the way around. Best pancakes and breakfast around also can't wait till Friday to…read moreget their white fish and sides. And go any other day for a Great meal.

The food and service are the best. True local place. I cried the first time here, because it…read morereminded me of my great-grandma and grandma's cooking that I haven't had in decades since they passed. This is Northeast Tennessee Appalachian home cooking at its best

I have to say, the Mid City Grill is very impressive. From the menu selections for carnivores and…read morevegans. Coexistence is what it's about right? The chicken sandwich was an actual chicken breast nicely prepared and filling. The fries are some of the best I've had. My wife thought so too! BUT the real kicker? THEY DON'T UPCHARGE YOUR CREDIT CARD!

While this restaurant offers a large number of menu items, service speed can be slow…read more The condition of the restaurant is deteriorating. Some of the chairs are unsteady, booth seats are torn, and a raised platform with tables and chairs has broken flooring. It's difficult to understand why management hasn't addressed these issues!

This place used to be a staple in Elizabethton. Now, I refuse to go. My fiancé and I went there a…read morefew months ago for a quick lunch, he got a hotdog, fries and lemonade and I ordered a burger, fries and lemonade. He took a bite of his hotdog and it was gray and he said it tasted odd. I took one bite of my burger, gagged and tossed it back in the bag. It was also gray, it was extremely wet and it honestly tasted of wet dog; almost like the hamburger patty was boiled in hotdog water. Absolutely disgusting! The fries were not completely cooked and the lemonade tasted like it was made from lemonade powder and then they just tossed some fresh lemons in to make you think it's fresh squeezed. Dreadful and we will not be returning!

They have the best hot dogs and lemonades ice creams really good staff is excellent…read more Very very happy

Sycamore Drive-In is Carter's County's ultimate diamond in the rough. If you don't know what you…read moreare looking for, you might drive right past it. The once-thriving area of downtown Elizabethton occupied by the Sycamore has fallen to pieces in recent years, but the classic restaurant remains. The former walk-up counter has been closed in with a few tables added, though the main business is take-out orders from locals on their lunch break or looking for an affordable dinner. The menu is general "burger joint" fare with a pretty large selection ranging from bologna sandwiches to chicken tenders, with sides including fries and mozzarella sticks. But the absolute stars of the menu are the burgers. Sycamore's patties are almost literally melt-in-your-mouth fare, juicy but not especially greasy. I like mine plain but ask about some of their specialty "off-menu" offerings to see how creative this hometown eatery can get with an American classic. One thing I have noticed about the food is that it is rarely too salty, likely owing to their attention to the needs of their clientele, many of whom are older folks who have been eating there for decades. That's a welcome change from normal fast-food fare. And speaking of fast food, Sycamore's prices easily beat similar fare in town. A regular cheeseburger will run you just $3.25, with a huge double cheeseburger coming in at $4.25. You can easily feed a family of four here for under $20.00 and be full. Don't let the old-timey exterior and the seemingly out-of-place location deter you: Sycamore Drive-In is truly a local gem in Elizabethton.

We absolutely love the cheese burgers here and crinkle fries. And very affordable. Always our go to…read morewhen we want a good burger!

Hidden gem in flea market! We are enjoying meal. It is uniquely dish which isn't usually southern…read morebbq.

Oh heck yeah! If you haven't tried here you are missing out. If you have eaten here, I bet you've…read moretold all your friends & family! The BBQ here is some, maybe the best we've ever had. The meat was juicy and moist. The cowboy beans were so good that we ordered second. Yummy collard greens. Coleslaw was good (mayonnaise based). Very kind waitress and the chef came out to chat too!

Came here for lunch with my wife. I have to give our waiter, AJ, a HUGE shoutout. My sugar was low…read morewhen we arrived and started falling lower fast. When AJ checked on us, my wife told him that my blood sugar was low and I needed some orange juice. Within minutes AJ had a glass of OJ sitting in front of me. Thanks to him our visit was a good visit. By the way, the food was good we would come back if in the area. It was clean and all the staff were very nice and welcoming.

The service was very good here, our server was attentive but didn't hover and was quick to refill…read moredrinks that were getting low. Lots of seating and TVs were all around so you didn't miss a thing. The food was good, my favorite were the onion rings. I felt the boneless wings weren't as tender and juicy as I'd hoped. There were a lot of seasonings/sauces to choose from. The fries were good if you like the thinner, shoestring style (o prefer steak or crinkle cut fries). The Philly cheesesteak sandwiches could've used more cheese and some grilled peppers. Overall, it was good.

Food, service, atmosphere was incredible. Just what you'd expect from small town hospitality. Anna…read moreput server was so sweet and helped suggest menu options as well as other recommendations throughout our stay. Visiting from Vegas, Johnson city was a highlight on our trip because of this amazing spot! Thank you Timber!

Stayed in Johnson City for one night in the midst of a hiking weekend and stumbled upon truly one…read moreof the most amazing restaurants I've ever been to! The vibe, the food, the service - all of it was perfection. Kudos to the chefs, I'm beyond impressed with the Appalachia flair in each dish but also THE FLAVORS and mixing other ethnic cuisine with the local goods. A true farm to table with a flair! DO NOT SKIP the hand pie, I don't care what it contains as it changes daily. Try everything and go hungry! I'm still thinking about that meal and trying to decide if it's crazy to drive all the way back to Johnson City from Nashville just to eat there again soon. Iris, you are a gem and thank you for taking care of us. I will be back!! Also, apologies I took hardly any photos. It was too difficult not to devour the dishes right away.

Tried pals for the first time . Got the Big pal . Pretty standard burger however the patty seems to…read morebe seasoned which is nice . Fries are pretty good as well . Drive thru only sevice but extremelyy fast .

Ordered 2 chili dogs, and got 2 chili buns instead. WTF? Where are the dogs? Laughed my butt off,…read morebut still pissed. Never again.