If you are ever looking for anywhere in the High Country to dine make sure to check out Reid's…read moreCafe. A hidden gem that provides high-quality, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients -- as well as fresh seafood, oysters, and daily specials. The drinks range from local beers to stunning cocktails, my recent favorite being the Chai Espresso Martini! The elegant unique ambience of the restaurant makes the meal even better and of course the staff always goes above and beyond! On the food menu we had the opportunity to try the Crab of the Day, the Buttermilk Biscuits, and the Tomato & Stracciatella. Definitely don't miss out on this new spring menu! If you love this place check out their sister restaurant the Beacon & other amazing locations including Betty's Biscuits & Pearl's Kitchen!

The food is great and very fresh but portions are very small and prices are high. I will be back if…read moreI want to have a nice dinner but would not frequent due to price and sizes

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.

We had a reservation for the Primo Room at Sorrento's with some friends. The service received was…read moreamazing and our server answered all our parties questions. We sat at a well appointed table with a gorgeous view of the bar. My party did order some wine and the selection was wide ranging. As for the food, the selections were numerous as we had access to the Primo Room reserved menu. For our main course, I had the spicy rigatoni while my partner had the rigatoni marinara. There is no printed dessert menu, but the options were amazing. We opted for the molten chocolate cake.

We arrived at Sorrento's, our first time in Banner Elk, famished after a very long 7-hour drive…read more avoiding fast food. With no reservation they were kind enough to give us a table outside at 6pm, peak dinner time. We really were just anxious to eat some good Italian. The service and attention were great. Lindsay the waitress was amazing. And the place is beautiful as the people eating there. But here is where it gets a little off. Chicken Piccata is Chicken Piccata in every Italian eatery (look up the recipe)... always perhaps with variation, of course. But I should have read the description better and that's my bad because I was just anxious to eat and I did not get any such sort of traditional Chicken piccata! It wasn't a bad dish, but it was something that I never would have ordered if they had called it something else! Sautéed Chicken in wine and lemon sauce and some creamy fettuccine-type sauce on a bed of mashed potatoes (I hate potatoes, especially mashed) with veggies is so off the mark that I left full (because I was too hungry to complain), but disappointed. I also am no fan of sautéed chicken! Boring! For that dish I paid $30+ I could throw that together at home for much less, but real piccata takes more effort. That's why I ordered it! My wife's spaghetti and meatballs was more affordable but also a bit of a mystery. Great, tender meatballs, true, but the spaghetti was served in tiny pieces as if they were crumbled before boiling! Wtf! Not long strands that you can roll on your fork, but small cut strands?!? And the gravy tasted like a can of Italian chopped tomatoes were poured right out of the can, heated and served. That's not Sunday gravy! Wtf? Yeah, after all these years eating Italian in so many restaurants, I'm not sure why this meal was so off the beaten path. I was lazy, did not read the description and trusted the name of the dish. And, to my horror got mashed potatoes which I couldn't eat. The beer and wine were not pricey, though. And the bread was the best part of the meal. Sorry guys. Don't serve hotdogs and call it steak, if you know what I mean.

Service was good. Good portions were generous and the food…read morewas good. We order loaded fries. Two trays (one 2 meat, one ribs). And the BBQ tacos. All good. My mom is celiac, and they were very accommodating. We were told the general manager is also celiac, and they are very attentive to GF customers.

I stopped at this place today for lunch. I wanted to like it. Staff was nice, great location on…read morethe main road through there... I ordered the loaded fries with brisket. Not a plentiful option and it is an appetizer. There wasn't much brisket in there either. The flavor was good. I may have to return and try an entree before passing judgement.

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.

Food and service was excellent! We were looking for somewhere to celebrate our anniversary while…read morestaying in Newland NC. We love sushi and Nguyen's Asian Grill came highly recommended. We know why now, we will be back if we are in the area again!

Sushi quality has gone downhill gradually since opening. Thew part of our order in the garbage.Rice…read morewas dry and antiseptic tasting. Fish was sliced paper thin on the rainbow roll. Next time we will drive 30 min to Boone to visit COBO for real sushi.

An Absolute Gem! I Can't Believe I Waited This Long! I have…read morelived in Avery County my entire life, and I honestly feel like I have let my taste buds down for not trying Bella's until today! I cannot believe I've been missing out on this absolute treasure right in our backyard. My husband, our son, and I ordered three different entrées--Nona Jo's Chicken, Eggplant Parm, and Tortellini Carbonara, plus an order of the mozzarella breadsticks. We all ended up passing plates around (at home we did take out) to try a little bit of everything, and we literally could not figure out which dish was the best. There was not a single thing wrong with any of our food...Every bite was flawless. PRO TIP: Do yourself a favor and grab a side of their Alfredo sauce to dip your dinner rolls and breadsticks in. It is an absolute game-changer! Even the side salads blew us away! The portions were more than generous, and the lettuce was incredibly crisp and fresh. If I could give Bella's more than 5 stars, I would do it in a heartbeat. If you haven't been here yet (or if you're a local who has been sleeping on it like I was), change that immediately. They have officially gained a customer for life!

Food was good, but came out cold after we waited for nearly an hour for it after ordering. We were…read moreseated quickly but not acknowledged until 2 tables that sat after us had given their drink orders.. Our server was never anywhere to be found for refills or to check on us.. was disappointed since had previous good experiences. Not sure if we will return.

Good local place for solid drinks at a reasonable price. We had some tasty beverages and one of the…read morebest espresso martinis I've had. Paige is a rockstar behind the bar! The adult grilled cheese hit the spot and the chips were tasty. They have karaoke on Saturdays which was entertaining.

We LOVE this spot. We own in sugar but rent it out and every time we come up here to visit from…read moreLKN, we always get this place!! The quality is really good, especially for a tavern. Best French Dip/Steak sandwhich eeverrrrr. & the pretzel with the cheese dip is SO bomb. All their food is real good.