What a cool little place! A step back in time. We were a little bit confused about how to find the…read morerestaurant because it is in the far right hand side of a vacant building. You have to walk through the empty building. But when you step into the little diner, it's very small but quaint. Friendly and good service. Both of us ate a hotdog. I got french fries and my friend got onion rings. The hotdog was amazing! And the best part, we both ate and left a tip for $10! So don't hesitate to stop at this little joint.

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!

Nice meal sitting outside on a picnic tables, with the dogs. Food was delicious- would definitely…read morerecommend

Went to grab a quick lunch in downtown Jefferson at Black Jack's! I got the Black Jack Burger (beef…read morepatty, bun, pepper jack cheese, grilled pineapple, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo) and Iced Tea. I have no notes, this was a classic burger: I loved the hint of spice from pepperjack, the sweet contrast from the pineapple, and the patty was perfectly cooked. The pub chips were well-seasoned and crispy. The iced tea had just the right amount of sugar, and was very refreshing. The ambiance is fine: a bit dim inside, but there's also outside seating. Service was friendly & fast. Parking is free in downtown Jefferson. 10/10 would recommend!

We've visited this restaurant twice in the last month. If we were rating the food alone, it's a…read moresolid four stars--maybe even five for simple, well-done bar food. Unfortunately, the service brings our overall rating down to three stars. After our first visit, we thought the rudeness we encountered might have just been a fluke, so we gave it another try about four weeks later. Sadly, it wasn't. Both times, the hostess seemed visibly annoyed to seat us, as if helping customers was a burden. On our second visit, we didn't even bother with a table--we sat at the bar. Unfortunately, the servers on both occasions carried the same attitude, acting as though serving us was an inconvenience. The worst moment came when my wife asked the bartender a simple question: which sauce he preferred between two options. He actually laughed in her face, rolled his eyes, and replied with a snarky tone, "We make one in-house and the other is store-bought." She had to call him out by saying, "What's so funny? I don't work here, how would I know that?" Only then did his attitude shift, and while he became friendlier afterward, the first impression was already made. It's a shame, because the food is genuinely good. On our first visit, we had an Italian sandwich, a burger, and some boneless wings--all excellent. On our second visit, we liked the wings so much that we each ordered them again, trying several flavors. The only miss were the pub chips--nothing special there. Overall, if you're willing to risk unfriendly service, the food is worth trying. Maybe you'll catch the staff on a better day. To those about to dine--good luck!

Read carefully…read more.. Awesome wing joint. Good beer. Good prices. Great wings! However... beware. Cam, behind the bar, is a HOT MESS. He's batshit crazy! If asked, he'd say customers like me make him this way. I think it's in his soul! (Grin). Seriously, though, Cam and the rest of the staff make me feel at home here. Great little local haunt, and open late (for the mountains!). Maybe it's the crazy???!

Great food and service. Rustic setting, close to Blueridge Parkway. Separate bar very quiet area…read more They also have Motel connected.

Love coming here when riding the Parkway. Great place to stop, relax and eat. I definitely want to…read moreplan a weekend at the hotel sometime. Nothing fancy just a super cool little spot.

We didn't take photos because we just got to eating...and it was all absolutely amazing!…read more We had the shrimp toast appetizer which was out of this world delicious! How they got so much flavor in those small bites...I have no idea. But we loved it! My husband had the 15oz NY strip special and gives it a 9 out of 10 which is HIGH prize from him! I had the crab cakes and grits...another fantastic flavor filled dish! We then found room (we were soooo full) for the pecan cheesecake.... As a New Yorker originally, I am picky about cheesecake... and this one sincerely was perfect!! Staff were all very friendly and attentive! Wish we lived closer!!

Every part of our meal here was exceptional! Our server Patrick was amazing and attentive…read morethroughout our meal. All of the staff here is super friendly yet incredibly professional. My crab encrusted salmon was perfectly cooked and soooo good. Love all the local art inside, too. We all agreed it was one of the best meals we've had in quite a while. This is a really great find dining spot. Delicious food, great atmosphere - what more could you want!!!

Tucked just before the main streets of Jefferson, Smokey Mountain BBQ is a popular…read moredrive-through-only spot. We went around 6PM and it's evident from the line that nearly wraps around the building that it's a local fave! Fortunately, service is quick and efficient, they seemed to keep the line moving so we didn't wait long. Bonus points!! there's a covered patio for those who prefer to sit and eat on-site after receiving your food from the window. Portions are modest, and sauce options are limited to a traditional vinegar and a tomato-based version. The sides shine, I enjoyed the sweet potato fries and the rich, creamy mac and cheese. Overall, Smokey Mountain BBQ is a solid, no-frills dinner option that does regional comfort food right.

Best hush puppies, beef barbecue, and sweet potato casserole I have EVER tasted!! This place is a…read moreMUST go if you are in the area! It is a little wonky getting in and out, and you have to go through the drive through BEFORE taking your food inside to eat, but totally worth the crazy!

We come up to West Jefferson North Carolina for random vacations. We are up here for my spring…read morebreak. This is a new restaurant that opened up not too long ago and we decided to go check it out for date night. 10 out of 10. Highly recommend! There were trivia games at the table that were super fun to play. The food was really good and reasonably priced. The service was amazing and actually got compliments while we were just eating. And let me say, one of the nicest bathrooms that I've ever been in! There was a waterfall installation right before you go to the bathroom.

I bet the only spot in West Jefferson that gets more foot traffic than Town Tavern is the Walmart…read more Seriously, this place didn't seem to slow down during our stay in town. Anything that draws people into small towns to keep them energized is a good thing, I think. Things were a bit loud inside, and the weather was nice when we visited, so we took seats out between the sidewalk and street. The hostesses were a bit disorganized though, as they seemed to be working against one another; one cleared a table for us but then her colleague offered it to other patrons, and then the pair of staff members tried sending us to two different tables at the same time. We were able to order quickly, thankfully, but there was some delay in actually getting the food, and then we didn't see much of our waitress until it was time to pay. Was she just inattentive or was this a reflection of the staff being overworked? It's hard to say. The consensus about the food was that it was of reasonable value but only of moderate quality. The house salad was quite large but was made up largely of lettuce stalk material, and many of the other components were chopped to a miniscule level that made them relatively tasteless and undetectable. Reuben sandwiches contained a fair portion of meat and cheese but were a bit dry as only a tiny bit of dressing was present. It would seem that the draw here might be more about the adult beverages, or so it appeared amongst our neighboring tables, though none of our party chose to go that route. So on the basis of food quality alone, I'd say this is a welcome option versus fast food but certainly nothing to make a special trip for.

Excellent food, and great service! (Thank you Samantha) Very uniquely decorated too…read more They change their specials daily, and no lack of food portions either, three of us had the philly sandwich, spiced potatoes and onion rings, another friend had the pulled pork. We all recommend it highly! Wished I had taken a picture of our sandwiches!

Great lunch today with big salad, hamburger and onion rings. Service was on top of things also.read more