last night we had a great dinner. The only missing item was good bread that you could dip into your…read moreItalian sauce. I have never been to an Italian restaurant that does not serve bread. very disappointing. We ordered the garlic bread on the menu not the same. hope they consider adding this so I will come back and eat the delicious pasta or I can run to Lowe's and grab a baguette to bring.

We have eaten here several times over the years and have always enjoyed our meals and the ambiance…read more We have brought friends and family for special events, however after a recent visit in November 2024 we probably will not be back. We made an early reservation because we had a show to catch later, and it is a good thing because even though there were only 4 other tables in the dining room the service was extremely slow. Our server only came a few times over the 2 hours we were there and food took an abnormally long time to arrive. We had water to drink, no alcohol. We had some shareable appetizers, 2 mains, and a shared side. Nothing crazy. They had a recent menu change according to the server and we are NOT a fan. They changed the bread app and it is not very good. The old bread app was chefs kiss, new one, 2 thumbs down. We had the meatball app, flavor and good, but they were literally cold inside. We would have sent them back, but they took so long to arrive that we didn't want to run out of time. My wife had the scallops, they were literally cold, had grit on them and there were 5 small scallops. I had a steak, it was cooked perfectly and was fork tender. However it lacked flavor and if i hadn't added the sauce it wouldn't have had any taste. The shared potatoes were just ok. Our food was cold, service was slow, portions were lacking, and our bill was over $180 with tip. We routinely go have a nice meal like this once a week and happily spend more than that on a killer meal, but this was lack luster compared to past visits. I can't say we will be back this time. Hope I hear they improve. To those about to dine, you have been warned.

My friends and I stopped here for a random drink. We had some time to use and stumbled upon this…read moredraft house. It was interesting because we found out that the name recently changed and there was a membership fee. I never knew that places like this existed in Hickory. We weren't charged for the membership fee since we were just passing through for a drink. The bartender was kind and made us feel at home. I live in the city so I've seen this concept many times before -- walk up, scan your bracelet and drink to your hearts desire. It was quite affordable! We didn't drink much but the tab came up to be about $20 for 3-light drinkers. I loved the local beers and variety! I look forward to coming back again in the near future.

I am excited by the concept: Help yourself and pay for what you pour. Yummy yummy choices make it…read morefun to sample little shots of lots of flavors. Jalapeno Lager, German Chocolate Stout, or Strawberry Cider, where do you start! There are a few wine choices too if the beers and ciders don't do it for you.

Make reservations months in advance for this gem! Located in an old stone manor, the Best Cellar is…read morethe best restaurant in Blowing Rock! The rack of lamb and buttermilk chicken are some of my favorites. The staff are very professional and seem to continue working there for years. The renovated the gathering area to make a rustic, yet upscale bar. Parking is not a problem because they offer valet.

First night in blowing rock we got a rez here. Such a beautiful inn and restaurant and great…read moreservice. I had the halibut and chose acorn squash (all entrees come with mashed potatoes too). Delicious! One got steak au poivre and it was highly peppered but so tasty. One got steak and crab cake. One got Parmesan crusted chicken. Everything was so good! We brought home their signature banana cream pie and a peanut butter pie. Both great!

Cute little wine shop. Friendly employees. Nice wine selection. We went on taco Tuesday, was worth…read morethe 6 bucks. Specials on other nights too. We will go back

Great drinks. Great atmosphere. Great prices. They have karaoke and live bands and food trucks here.read more

Great addition to Maiden! Drinks are super good made just right. Hometown atmosphere with friendly…read morestaff. They have food trucks out front most nights it seems and looks like they have live music pretty often.

Perfect! Perfect service and perfect meal! Shrimp cocktail, soup, salmon in salad bowl, and bonus…read moredessert amazing! And good portion of wine too!

First time here, sat at the bar. great time, amazing food, great service! all around an amazing…read moredinner! our bartender was very informative, he recommended a pumpkin spice espresso martini, which was literally the best one I've ever had in my life!!!! the we split a bottle of mascato (so reasonably priced, $22). The vibe was a guy playing piano who sang so well! we enjoyed the dimmed lights and the lowkey vibe atmosphere with it being classy. overall great dinner!

Me and my partner came during a quiet time and got bar seating. The place was clearly recently…read morerenovated and very classy. If you are looking for more of an upscale environment this is definitely it. Our bartender was very attentive but left us alone frequently which I definitely appreciate. We ordered the Meatballs and the corn dip; while both were delicious the Meatballs were the clear winner! I definitely recommend for catching up with old friends or a promotion drink and dinner. Can't wait to come back to try the Mac & Cheese.

My fiancé and I come here at least once a week. Constantly changing unique specials that are always…read moredelicious and fresh. The wait staff is even better than the food and that's saying something. Amanda is a fantastic server who is always friendly and attentive. You can tell she's a favorite of the regulars of this bar. Always recommend this place to friends and family!

This place is SO CUTE!! Like... chic, cozy, and completely unexpected for a little mountain town…read more It feels like you've stumbled into a hidden gem that you almost don't want to tell people about, but also absolutely have to!! We popped in before a late dinner reservation and I'm so glad we did, because they're only open Friday-Sunday from 5-9 PM--blink and you'll miss it. The vibes are immaculate. Think live music, low lighting, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer than you planned... and almost miss your dinner reservations lol.... The staff was beyond friendly, truly made us feel right at home from the second we walked in. We didn't order food since we were heading to dinner, but the chef was so proud of his menu that he brought out a sample of the soup of the night (some kind of green gourmet magic), and wow... it was delicious. It made us a little bummed that we had reservations and debate just staying and trying more of the food. Drinks were phenomenal, service was top-tier, and the whole experience just felt special. If you're in town while they're open, do not miss this spot. It's giving hidden gem vibes, it's giving main character energy vibes, it's giving... I need to go back immediately instead of writing this review lol

Hidden gem. Short weekend getaway for us and just wanted to grab a nice drink somewhere with…read moreambience. Highlands was perfect. We ordered three different drinks and they were well poured. We tried three different entrees and each were unique and carefully prepared. I thought the complimentary soup was a great idea and we actually ordered a few bowls because it was so good. They freshly ground after dinner coffee and the deserts hit the spot. Very, very nice.! I personally enjoyed that there was only one family with a child. It was nice to have a quiet dinner, with jazz in the background and nice drinks in a place you can have good conversation over excellent food. Well done.!