The food was incredible! Get the Turkey burnt ends, they were one of a kind…read more The husband and wife running the place were incredibly friendly and have good suggestions(Get the Turkey Burnt Ends!) The service was very fast and they had tons of sauces to choose from. A must try.

We stopped by Holy Smokes BBQ during peak lunch on a very busy holiday Friday, so the line was no…read morejoke--about 30-40 minutes. That said, once we ordered, the food came out surprisingly fast (5-10 minutes), and they clearly had a solid system in place for how busy they were. It's an order-then-find-a-seat kind of spot. The $15.99 combo special is absolutely the move: a main/sandwich/hot dog, two sides, a drink, and a small piece of fudge. The sides are on the smaller side, but the sandwiches and hot dogs are generously sized, so it balances out. Plus, the fudge at the end is a nice little sweet touch. Plenty of BBQ sauce options that slapped, too. Food-wise, everything we had was really good--flavorful and satisfying. The only hiccup (and the reason for the 4 stars) was with a couple of items. My hot dog was supposed to come with nacho cheese sauce and caramelized onions (I even watched it get rung in), but it came out completely plain. The mozzarella sticks also came out cold, which was not great--especially when you're expecting a cheese pull. When I brought the items back, I was asked if I wanted the mozz sticks microwaved... which was a hard NO. I asked for them to be remade properly which is when an older woman--possibly a manager or owner-- stepped in and did offer to remake them but seemed visibly annoyed. I get your busy, but hey -- my order was wrong so you should probably address that before rushing to the next order. For the hotdog, I told her what was missing and instead of the nacho cheese sauce and caramelized onions that was supposed to come on it, I was handed cold shredded cheese and chopped raw red onions. The food still ended up tasting good, but the reaction to the mistake was disappointing. Overall, it's a solid BBQ spot with great value and good food. I'd recommend it and would go back, though I might try a few other places first. With better handling of small mistakes, this could easily be a 5-star experience.

Ashley did a fantastic job. I love her personality for work ethic. We had a large party with two…read morechildren that she was amazing with my highest rating for her Even though we put her through a lot of stress, she was a champ

We saw customer service at its best. Sanders, a young server, had an extremely difficult couple…read morenext to us, asking for non menu items and alternatives to the menu. He's pleasant composure never faulted during the numerous trips to the kitchen to accommodate their requests. The service and food was excellent.

On vacation at Sugar Mountain over Memorial Day Weekend and I got a craving for a steak. My wife…read moreand I left the kids at the condo and snuck away to have dinner at Stonewalls. Without reservations we were seated outside without a wait, I'd recommend making a reservation though. We split a NY Strip medium, a baked potato with all the fixings, & creamed spinach. I opted to top the steak with blue cheese butter and sauteed mushrooms. It hit the spot.... Perfectly. Looking forward to our next opportunity to sneak away from the kids and have a steak at Stonewalls.

Stonewalls Restaurant was one of the more pleasant surprises during my time in Banner Elk. It's a…read morebeautiful restaurant, and I had been looking forward to dining there for quite some time. From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive. The atmosphere, however, felt a little mixed. The restaurant seemed to have two distinct personalities. The newer side, where the bar is located, felt polished and cohesive, while the older dining room--where we were seated because it had more availability--felt like it hadn't quite received the same attention. The lighting on that side of the restaurant was particularly harsh, which made the dining room feel less intimate than it could have been. Since it's also the larger and busier dining space, I think small touches like candles on the tables or softer lighting would go a long way toward creating a warmer, more personal atmosphere. I also noticed an interesting contrast between the beautiful leather-bound menus and some of the furniture and wall décor, which felt more reminiscent of a hotel dining room than the upscale mountain restaurant the food suggested. Thankfully, the meal more than made up for those observations. I ordered the wild mushroom pasta with lobster, and it was the standout dish of the evening. The pasta was rich without feeling heavy, the mushrooms added wonderful depth, and the lobster was cooked beautifully. It's a dish I'd gladly order again. My boyfriend ordered a steak, which he thoroughly enjoyed. We also started with the escargot and the crab cakes. The escargot, while not quite on the level of some traditional French restaurants I've visited, was still very well prepared and enjoyable. The crab cakes were outstanding--full of crab, nicely seasoned, and easily one of the best appetizers of the meal. Our only complaint was that there was only one crab cake on the plate; we both found ourselves wishing there had been another. Overall, Stonewalls Restaurant delivered an excellent meal with genuinely welcoming service. While I'd love to see the older dining room updated to better match the quality of the cuisine, the food alone makes it well worth a visit if you're in Banner Elk.

I thoroughly enjoyed Fred's backside this morning!…read more Great folks working there, kind and helpful. Inside is cozy and unpretentious and the patio is ideal for a nice day.

Loved it. Not sure why the bad reviews. We had great service, super friendly, delicious food. And…read morewho can complain about sitting outside in beautiful 70 degree sunshine in July when it's 100 degrees in other parts of the state.

I went to Frazier's expecting a casual dining experience, but was really surprised by how "casual"…read moreit is. You order your food at a counter and the food is brought to your table. OK so far. The menus is limited - a variety of tacos and burgers, grilled or fried chicken, and two salads. The food is delivered on plastic trays. The eating utensils are plastic. The napkins are the small, thin paper kind in a dispenser on the table. Wine is served in small plastic cups. The cup is filled to about half. You will pay a lot for this experience. I paid $17 for two medium- size tacos, $7.00 for a half-cup of wine, $15.00 for a mixed drink. The tacos weren't bad but were cold. I had a side of very good guacamole and chips. Two cups of the wine would equal a single glass in most restaurants. So you're paying $14 for a glass of inexpensive wine that should cost about $8 or $9. I was so surprised by the fast-food experience that it has colored my opinion of the food. Most people think it's good. I think it's OK but overpriced. Service was spotty and slow.

If the burger was not so good, this place would get 1 star. It is the most inefficient layout and…read moreworkflow I have ever seen. Prepare to wait....forever. No bartender??? Nope get back in line. Wow.

Night time ambiance is definitely a bar vibe. Nothing wrong with that, just don't come here…read moreexpecting a relaxing or intimate date night setting. The food was excellent, fried pickled okra was very good, not too sour but perfectly breaded. I had the salad Evangeline and it was just right, a little cajun sampler of crawfish blackened shrimp and fried green tomato's, all sitting atop their house salad. Only complaint was my daughter's green beans were complete mush, as you can see in the picture. Would like to come back for lunch when it's warmer outside, they have a nice looking patio.

Alright for an out of towner parking was very confusing. It appeared to be more in the front but my…read moreGPS brought me around the back where there was maybe 3 parking spots. I picked up my food a shrimp po boy and a seafood platter. The shrimp po boy was pretty good decent amount of shrimp and fries. Could have had a little more remoulade but acceptable. On the other had my wife's shrimp plate was nothing to write home about. The cole slaw was omitted fortunately I checked my order before I left. There were 5 shrimp, a container of Mac and cheese and the cole slaw I had to run down that wasn't in the picture. Do yourself a favor pass on the seafood plate it's not worth 22 bucks.

One of the more popular places in the area. A lot of folks will ski for the day and then end up…read morehere. It's a casual joint. It gets really full though. They have a lower level that has tables and its more family friendly down there. Also- you can see the huge cases of cakes down there. Wow! We went twice during our week there. Once for dinner and once for lunch. Everything I ate was good. I enjoyed my burger. The mussels were great. And the meatloaf- who doesn't love meatloaf? I asked for mg baked potato "naked" but it was so loud in there, he thought I said "bacon"! Too funny. So you will see my pic with a TON of bacon bits. Service is good. While you're waiting for a table you can line up at the corner of the bar and get drinks. Not much standing room and watch out for servers running through with entrees. Food comes out pretty fast. Servings are huge- a lot of people share. We got a bunch of apps and I had to take my food home! I was too full to finish it. Everything is reasonably priced. They have their own parking lot and then there's a bigger one just across the street.

The banner elk cafe shares the same kitchen as the lodge. We were sat immediately in the lodge area…read morewhich was very cozy. Our server was very helpful explaining the two menus they have. They have something for everyone. The lunch special open faced turkey sandwich was at least three portions and so tasty. The turkey was cooked to perfect and the sandwich bread they used reminded me of a lobster roll. The blacken chicken sandwich was also cooked wonderfully and well seasoned with a great spicy sauce. The sweetness of the potato fries were nice to balance out the heat from the chicken. I will definitely return to this place for a great brunch/lunch spot!

We go here severe times during our stay and food always reliable comfort. From Pizza to baked…read morepasta always good. My fav is the white pizza - so good. Pam at the bar is a hoot. Service always friendly. Its a cozy meal when the weather is bleek.

Horrible Service, Again!! One Waitress..the same waitress. Appears to be on drugs.. Horrible…read moreattitude and very slow. Brings out one water at a time. Gets annoyed if you ask for anything else. We saw people leave because of her attitude. She is ruining their business. Poorly managed. Lucky if they get your order correct. 3rd time is enough..... Won't be back.