It was really hard to decide on a rating for our experience. We were super excited to try the 1885…read moreGrill while in town. We went early in the afternoon on a weekday, so it was very quiet. It was also a beautiful day so we sat on the patio. I love that they work with local organizations for fresh vegetables and meat! Our waiter was very nice and fairly attentive. But the food... For the good - the crab cake was delicious. It was like all crab meat with no filler and was very tasty. The pimento cheese was also SO yummy. You could tell it was made fresh and had a great flavor. The pita it came with was fine, a little over-grilled. I was not crazy about the fried okra. I wish the pieces weren't just cut in half, because to me they had that slimy okra texture inside. My gf said they weren't THAT bad, but I really had to push myself to eat them. The rosemary fries have a great flavor and were crispy (I prefer thicker fries but my gf enjoyed these). I LOVE mac and cheese and was super excited to try theirs. It was very creamy and had a good flavor but there was way too much cheese for the amount of noodles. Like the ratio was pretty off. Now for THE issue. My gf ordered the Filet Mignon, medium. It came raw and without the blue cheese compound butter. By the time the waiter came to check on us, I was half done eating. He took the steak to be put back on the grill and brought it back with a bowl of crumbled blue cheese. It was still raw inside. He brought us extra fries, but by the time it came back I was done eating. She asked for it to go and it was STILL RAW. She had cut it, so it was super obvious if you looked. The manager came and talked to us and they took it off the bill, but for a $40 filet mignon it should not take 3 tries to cook it right and it still not really be right. She said there are cold spots on the grill and they're training a new line cook, but it was not a good look... I'd maybe give more of a pass if they were packed, but there was no one eating inside and maybe two other tables of folks outside.

Back in town, we visited for the first time recently after knowing about the restaurant for a few…read moreyears. We got an order of the hush puppies as an appetizer. They were okay, but for 5 bucks...what do you expect?‍. I would say the accompanying butter was supposed to be honey butter, but it seemed like regular butter to me! The server was polite, but I was scratching my head because she started with---"Let me go see what's not available anymore." Shouldn't she have done that before speaking to us?? The atmosphere is relaxed, but there isn't much to the decor. It was just casual.... there was brown butcher paper on top of white table cloths...kind of tacky really. It was busy, however, which added to the noise. Hubby and I both ordered the 1885 burger. Now, we are talkin'! The burger was delicious! . It was juicy and tasty. Just an all around fantastic burger. This alone is what will bring me and hubby back. The loaded baked potato was standard, but good too. It sounds like this experience wasn't great, but like I said, the burger alone is enough to go back to enjoy.

Lots of different meats and other stuff. Good customer service and helpful tips. They even have…read morebeer to drink and relax.

They have a great selection of meats where you can taste the difference from the grocery store…read more They have several options for tubs and spices as well as specialty cheese and exotics meats. The service counter is friendly and accommodating.

AMAZING!!! My entire family loves the food the service and ambiance . Family environment, cozy for…read moredates.

Food was very good and service was great. Drive through line is helpful on pickup orders.read more

We came here as we always drive past this several times a year to go see friends in Tennessee, we…read morefinally had a chance to stop by and had some lunch at the Backyard Grill, the food was delicious, the service was very friendly and prompt. We were there on a Sunday around noon so it wasn't too busy at the time. There was a drawing that day so it did start getting a little packed in a short period of time. Once that happened we were ready to leave, there's just not enough machines for that large of a crowd, they definitely need to expand maybe with an added hotel and some more gaming space. We didn't win but we didn't lose either so no big deal there. We will for sure be stopping by again for the yummy food, that was the best part.

The Backyard Bar & Grill was good!! It was highly recommended to have the Fried Chicken Livers -…read morewhich was a great recommendation and more than enough for the price and the whole table. They taste just like I remember from back in the day. The service was great and the restaurant was bubbly. Great place to stop and have a bit of fun when traveling through the Appalachian Mountains!

Went on a hike... Had the urge for some fried chicken... Pecker on the floor…read more Loaded fries 10/10 Spicy tenders 10/10 (the juice was juicing) Don't even get me started on the sauce

Not good. Chicken is juicy sure but the seasoning is super powdery and not spicy. Also the breading…read moreon the chicken is hella thick. Then when you bite into it it falls off. Fries were average. You can tell their real potato's but they're super soggy. Also they make you pay for sauce! I'll never come here again

Excellent food! The people are so accommodating! We are visiting the area and this restaurant is…read morea must visit to add to your list! I will be back!

I've eaten here a couple times now and I love this place. The food is great and the staff are…read morefriendly. They have live music & karaoke some nights, which is a lot of fun.

I am stoked by this restaurant. Nick's kitchen produces exquisite plates in a beautiful…read moreenvironment. Our hostess and server was Emily who could not have been more attentive or helpful. Shrimp and Grits? Three times, even better than some coastal restaurants. Grilled Salmon? A big 10 for the table. Deserts good, Bread Pudding (in GA?) large and spot on. I could go on. Oh, good wine list and bar. This location has been several things over the past 40 years and I have experienced most of them. We stopped considering it due to the instability/inconsistencies. This time, everything is grade A and has been consistently excellent on six different occasions over two years. Food quality and prep is now superb. Dinners are special and I am not sure it is the same kitchen of crew for lunches. The restaurant is housed in The Ridges which has a hotel that requires 3 meals per day. We travel the Southeast regularly and get to try Hotels and Restaurants along the way. Coming from the New Orleans and Tampa areas, we usually have high expectations for a restaurant.

Amazing dinner! We arrived at 5 on a Tuesday because we were…read morestaying at the resort. We enjoyed a lazy 2 hour beautiful dinner! It was happy hour, so we enjoyed HH Old Fashions before dinner. For starters, the chef sent out a wonderful spinach artichoke pastry app. We shared a Farmhouse Salad, and changed out the goat cheese to Blue cheese. For dinner, our server suggested Halibut and Short Ribs, so that is what we ordered. There was no rush and we enjoyed some wonderful tasting food!. Our service was perfect. Not rushed and there when we need her. The ambiance was supper club sophistication but with a casual vibe. It was so good, we plan to go back tomorrow night also!!

Absolutely delicious!!!! The hush puppies were cornbread ones, moist and tasty! Came with some good…read moredipping sauce! The fried shrimp were huge and fresh!! So fresh! Light and crispy!! Get in my belly!!! And the low country boil!?!? We got the shrimp with no head! Wish I got a whole pound!! Wow! Fresh shrimp and tasty corn and tater!! Thank you for the great service Gabbi!!

The food is delicious but the service leaves A LOT to be desired. We stopped by on a whim when we…read morewent to the farmers market. Since there was no line I figured the food would come out pretty quickly but it took over twenty minutes with no other customers ahead of me. The two proprietors were also not very friendly and non engaging. No smiles. No hospitality. Just very matter of fact. All in all I'll say the food is good but order ahead for take out unless you don't mind waiting endlessly.

The Brussels sprouts are to die for!! Super quaint and cute decor! Friendly service. Highly…read morerecommend!

I really wanted to love this place. My husband and I were so excited to try it--the atmosphere…read morelooked great and we were expecting a fun brunch experience--but it ended up being one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had. Right when we walked in, we were asked if we had a reservation. It was our first time, so we didn't realize one was needed. When I said no and asked if we should have had one, the host responded, "Oh, that would have helped." That alone felt a little off-putting. We even offered to come back another time, but she said they had a table available--just that it was reserved for 1:00 PM (it was 11:55). We asked if that meant we'd need to leave by then, and while they tried to reassure us, it definitely set the tone for a rushed experience. We had barely sat down when the waitress immediately asked if we were ready to order. Caught off guard, we asked for water and coffee first. As soon as those arrived, we quickly ordered beignets, chicken and waffles, and biscuits and gravy--trying to be mindful of their time constraint. Unfortunately, our food took over 35 minutes to come out... which didn't align at all with the expectation that we'd be out before 1:00. When it finally arrived, the food was underwhelming at best. The chicken was okay, but the waffles and biscuits and gravy were cold. And the service? Just as cold. Overall, the experience felt rushed, unwelcoming, and disappointing from start to finish. Needless to say, we won't be returning. I truly hope they reconsider how they treat guests--especially first-time visitors who come in excited to try their restaurant.