I really enjoyed this restaurant. I was in town on business and had gone to the pickled spoon or…read moresome other restaurant downtown and I guess they were just too busy to acknowledge a customer and so after about five minutes, I packed up and left and found This little gem of a restaurant. I got a jalapeño mushroom hamburger with curly fries and other than the jalapeños being a little hotter than I anticipated. It was a nice meal.. Clean very attentive, service and price favorable.

Quick service. Generous portions of the burrito bowl. I loved the mango salsa. Food tasted great!!…read more Fun music!

Very cute restaurant in Marion. Food and service were fantastic. Ambiance was lovely and drinks…read morewere great.

It's clearly a busy place. "Wait to be seated" suggests…read morethey'll at least acknowledge your arrival. Nope. Waited a bit. Again busy, but not okay. Servers walked round us several times before acknowledging we were there. Okay to wait for a table, but when the table becomes open, acknowledge us and let us sit, rather than continuing to make us wait. We were seated and waited again before given menus and cutlery. A couple sat down several minutes after us and were given cutlery and menus. I get different waitresses have different tables, but a table who arrives first should be served first. And yup, they got their food before we did. Food was disappointing. Fries were warm. Crab cake sandwich (with shrimp) lacked flavor, and tasted like a crispy potato cake. Buffalo chicken sandwich should not be kids chicken tenders toasted in sauce falling out of the sandwich. Burger was overcooked and dry. The bathroom needs a clean. Slippery floors, cracked tiles that feel like you're going to fall through the floor. Around disappointed

Damascus Diner -- Damascus, VA…read more I'll admit it--I'm not usually a diner person, and I actually debated driving back to Abingdon for breakfast. But we were staying in a cabin along the Virginia Creeper Trail, and walking the trail into town for a traditional Southern breakfast sounded like the more authentic mountain-town experience. I'm so glad we did. The portions were huge, the prices were incredibly reasonable, and everything we tried was good. My husband ordered "The Hog"--2 eggs, country potatoes, sausage, bacon and pork loin. The sausage was his favorite of the meats. I had the Mt. Rogers with 3 eggs, hash brown casserole, and upgraded to the 8-oz sirloin. Both meals came with toast or a biscuit, grits, and peppered sausage gravy. They were out of biscuits, so we had white and sourdough toast instead, and it was all good. The food was hearty, traditional, and exactly what I was craving. But what really made the experience was the Southern hospitality. The young woman serving and the host were both so kind and cheerful. Sometimes the best travel experiences aren't the trendy places--they're the local spots where you walk in hungry, leave completely stuffed, and feel genuinely welcomed. Damascus Diner was one of those places.

What a wonderful meal we had here! The servers were so friendly and efficient!…read more Hubby had the white fish with cabbage, collards, hush puppies and tots for $16-he ate every last bite! It was tasty. I had the hamburger steak, the lunch portion, $11 with collards and mashed potatoes and I, too, ate every bite! It hit the spot. The food was home cooked style and worth every penny!

This family business is in a former Piiggly Wiggly. Cute and…read morecozy run by three sisters, thus the name. Cloth napkins and eclectic tables welcome you. The food is great, we missed the famous biscuits because they had run out for the day. Prices are unbelievably low prices for breakfast. Fresh fruit included with each entree. It also houses clothing and specialty gifts throughout the restaurant. If you are in the Marion area this is a .must place to checkout in the downtown area.

I tried Sisters as a Plan B because my first choice wasn't opening until dinner. What a pleasant…read moresurprise! Nice casual atmosphere, and the soup and sandwich combo is excellent. Knowledgeable efficient wait staff as well. I really like this place.

Moon Dog is a great restaurant for pizza, wings, and amazing salads!! Their pizza dough is the…read morebest, and the cheese is amazing, so we always get a cheese pizza with extra cheese. The salads come loaded with banana peppers, black and green olives, shredded carrots, diced onions, tomatoes and shredded mozzarella. It's a salad that needs very minimal dressing because it's just so flavorful on its own! The servers are quite friendly as well. We also love that they have live music on Saturday nights! Tonight, Billy Steele sang and played guitar. Our family loves Moon Dog and will continue to come here for casual, delicious dining!

The good-they have an extensive menu: subs, pizza, hamburgers, calzone, pasta, wings and more. They…read morehave crushed ice in the drinks. I know, this is silly but for some reason, drinks taste better to me with crushed ice. The service was really friendly. There are many televisions in the restaurant. They have a bar big enough to fit 10 people or more. The restaurant itself has high ceilings which always makes a place feel extra roomy. I love that. I also love that they have closed captioning on the televisions. And they have a roll of paper towels and all of the condiments already on the table which helps the workers so much. The crinkle fries were good. They have a good seasoning on them but they need more. So much more seasoning because it's good. The beef topped pizza was also good. The dough is a little sweet but I ate every bit of it. The cheese was plentiful. To me, the homemade chips were wonderful. They weren't greasy or salty. The club sandwich's bread was out of this world fresh and good. The sandwich was a little thin to me. I would have appreciated another slice of meat but the sandwich as a whole was good. The cheese was melted and tasty. The food was a little expensive but I guess everything is since 2020. The parts I didn't like-they are minor things. There was a loud hum in the lady's restroom. Sounds like it's coming from the ceiling although there wasn't a light over the stall so I'm not sure. Upon arrival around 2 pm on a Monday, there were 6 tables that had not been cleaned. I saw a couple of workers on break outside, perhaps they took a break after a lunch rush?? The only female worker had her hair up but part of her long bangs was hanging down. I used to work in food service and we always had to wear hair nets. The dress of the staff was quite casual. That doesn't bother me but some might frown on it. One guy had crocs on. Another guy was wearing sweatpants. Again, no worries for me because it's a casual place but wanted to mention it in case you're looking for a white tablecloth kind of place. This is not it. Side note-the ice cream and fudge across the street at Hester's Country Store is AMAZING! makes for a nice dessert after eating here.

Doesn't look like much , old school diner. But the…read morebreakfast was tasty. They make a Bacon Gravy instead of the standard sausage gravy and it's really good. Good place to fill up before hitting the Horse trail.

The vibe: Dolly Patton's "Islands in the Stream" lightly jamming in the background. Sweet thick…read moresouthern accents taking your order. Adorable children off for the summer helping their parents by bussing the tables. Tables packed with mostly men-- truckers, farmers and business fellas. The perks: All day breakfast. Need I say much more? .. it's fresh and super tasty, among plentiful for the price. But if you aren't looking for breakfast, the menu offers traditional southern fare and a kids menu. The dessert section brags of a cobbler and peanut butter pie. The hours end at 8 PM during the week (M-Sat) with Sunday service stopping at 3 pm. Ample seating for larger parties or AT trail hikers. The people here are super friendly and quick with service. I try to make it out at least once a week. If you are looking for a true diner vibe with southern flair for deliciousness -- this is the place.

Grayson Restaurant is always filled with friendly staff and good food. Having breakfast at any time…read moreis a treat. The other meal items have been tasty from the country fried steak to the burgers. A reliable stop for any meal.

Absolutely the best family business, supporting and feeding their community through these tough…read moreeconomic times. keep going.

Wandered in here after 9 hours on the road. Had a lovely evening dining in. We got the catfish BLT…read moreand a smothered chicken bowl. We were surprised by live country music. I'm a different man than I was before I walked though that door. This sandwich permanently changed me as a person. Absolutely incredible. The mashed potatoes are to die for. The chicken bowl was slammin. I might make a point to pass through here every time I make this trip.

Took my mother out to lunch here. We enjoyed the casual atmosphere. Service is quick for drinks and…read moreslower getting your order taken, however the food came out pretty quickly . We ordered l ch specials salad with chicken and chicken wrap with seasoned fries. The seasoned fries were delicious. The wrap was well made and tasty. The chicken in the wrap and on the salad has good seasoning and was delicious. We had a delightful lunch here.

Doing some interstate driving on interstate 77 we needed to change drivers and grab some lunch. We…read morestopped at the Pit Stop Italian Restaurant. While I read the reviews, we stopped anyway . The place outside/inside wasn't much to look at but the reviews said the food was good. The reviews were right about the food, and sketchy bathrooms. It didn't mention the gnats and flys we shared our lunch with. While I killed several, I think they were just the scouts... The salad was fresh with peppers, tomatoes, and cucumber. The Stromboli and "taste of Italy " were delicious. Overall service and food were EXCELLENT but I don't think I could dine in again. Get your food to go and you will enjoy.

Let's start with the things I loved: the servers were super friendly and there were a lot of them,…read moreso also super prompt. The menu had a huge selection and the prices were fair. And the food itself was...above average, I'd say. Nothing stunning, but okay stuff. Now, the dislikes: really small seating area with some rickety wooden chairs. If you can't fit in a booth, they have like one 4 person table and the rest tiny 2 person ones. The chicken stromboli I got came served on a small metal plate that was hard to eat from, and the bathrooms were pretty terrible. About what you'd expect in a high traffic place like this at a truck stop. It's overall a 3 star place, I'd say. Nothing great, nothing awful, would consider stopping again if I'm in the area. Next time I'll try the gyro.

Highly recommend stopping in for breakfast either to dine in or take to go! Parking was easy and…read morethe seating is ample inside, with everyone being friendly and helpful with ordering. I wanted a quick chicken biscuit to go and found myself in heaven with the very simple breaded chicken patty with mayo between a homemade flaky biscuit. It was the perfect pick me up I needed to make the drive home from visiting the mountains. I will definitely be back to explore the menu next time I'm in town!

Excellent 1950's vibe…read moreGreat service and hospitality. Where the locals go for breakfast and lunch. Great cooks and wait staff. Pies baked daily. Meatloaf is excellent. Biscuit and gravy every morning. My go to place for breakfast or lunch .