Stumbled upon this place on a date night and was pleasantly surprised! I am pregnant and can't…read moredrink alcohol but they offer several non-alcoholic options that are still fun! Staff is friendly and so are the patrons, has a small town feel while not feeling dive-y, but upscale and chic. They do not offer traditional food, but do have bar snacks and are okay with you bringing your own food in if you'd like.

Merle's is an absolute delight! I haven't live in Wilkes in decades but I do visit family from time…read moreto time. When I am in town I always check to see if Merle's is open and try to make it there for a cocktail. Not feeling cocktails they have a section of the menu dedicated to mocktails. Not just a juice or mixer with a dash of bitters either, they've put the same care into developing them that seems to go into the alcoholic cocktails. More of a beer person? Great! Merle's has a handful of NC drafts as well. My first visit to Merle's was in 2023 in April. The cocktails consumed were balanced and well concocted. The use of the space, which I remember visiting when it was an antiques shop 'back in the day', was well used and the patio area quite niece. Every time after when we would visit town my wife and I would try to make it to Merle's, unfortunately we kept lucking out! Recently I was down to help clean out my childhood home and the last day of my visit overlapped with Merle's first day open for the weekend. I decided to swing by and am so glad that I did! Not only were the cocktails wonderful but so was the conversation and camaraderie As an out of town local I was welcomed in and found plenty of conversations to be a part of. I live in Columbus Ohio, where we have a lot of places to get cocktails and the sorts but I will tell you what, Merle's is such an absolutely welcoming gem that I think about visiting even 6.5 hours north! There aren't may things that make me excited to visit or do when I am back home but visiting Merle's sure is one of them! You're guaranteed to find friendly folks, a great drink, and a lovely place to relax.

This is a hidden gem in Wilkesboro, tucked inside a renovated house in a quiet neighborhood. The…read moreambiance feels upscale while still being very reasonably priced. The standard menu is small, but there are daily specials that are both affordable and excellent. I had the scallop special with crab/clam chowder--fantastic. The scallops were cooked perfectly. For dessert, the honey peach cheesecake paired beautifully with my old fashioned. The servers were friendly and attentive. They also serve as bartenders, so drinks can take a little longer than at a typical restaurant, but it's clear they work hard and stay engaged with guests. Overall, this is a great spot that I highly recommend.

Everything from start to finish was outstanding. Our server Paige was professional and attentive…read more Who would have thought this gem in NC would be possible. Loved every bye cant wait for our next visit.

Service here is spectacular. Cherry, friendly, knowledgeable and we were checked in on multiple…read moretimes. 11/10 for service.

Great little find after 8 miles on the AT. We were looking for a local spot and this little place…read moreserved us well. I got the quesadilla with burnt ends. Delicious

They charge a cover for....? Who knows what reason. Their drinks are priced the same as anywhere…read moreelse. There wasn't live entertainment, just karaoke, which is offered in many places downtown for no cover. It was also not posted which, from my experience in Atlanta, they always post that there is a cover outside. Just feels scummy. It's a very average bar that offers literally nothing special. There is no great view, the service is the same as any bar, it doesn't even have a nice decor; there is no reason to be charging an entrance fee. Enjoyed the visit but will not return.

Vibe from hell. Too bright and too dark all at once. Food…read moresubpar. Service was okay. The soup? From a can and a microwave. The other food? Let's just say it was gluten free.

Great brewery while spending a quick weekend in Boone. Great brews and pizza. Plenty of seating and…read morelive music. Delicious saison brew and stout for me . And ipas for him . Although he did sneak a taste of my stout

4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here. Skip to the end to see my rating scale…read more There are a few choices for breweries in Boone and Appalachian Mountain is a really good one. Mama and I each got a flight and we were both able to find one or two that made us want a full pint. They have a good variety of styles to pick from, so anyone should be able to find something that suits their taste. They have a generous amount of outdoor seating as well as a stage where they host live music. Dog friendly too, which is a big check in the box for us. Top it all off with a food truck that was open when we arrived early in the afternoon, and these guys offer the three things we most appreciate in a brewery - outdoor seating, food availability, and most importantly, good beer! 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

This restaurant we have meet up another Yelp couple for dinner. It is great place in the mountain…read moreto eat. They have night time entertainment with local live music. Parking is at the back of plaza. There three restaurants own by same person including this restaurant. Their menu is attractive. We also find out their Thursday night special. They have the prime rib special a deal. The cost is a steal. The prime rib is roasted with a thick cut. It come with sautéed veggies and mash potatoes. The meat is tender and juicy. Very good piece of steak. I like the rolls with great butter. The last local ale taste very good. This restaurant is actually located at busy Banner Elks. The service is good. The close out with payments is a bit slow. Otherwise they are good. Love to visit them if I vacation here again.

We grabbed some drinks from the bar after coming back from a day of skiing! Service was very…read morefriendly and the Martinis were good! We wanted to stay out longer, and the bartenders were helpful telling us where to head to next after they closed.

Great place for a well made Cortado Have been multiple…read moretimes on bike rides Very consistent and very friendly place My go to place for a great coffee when riding through N Wilkesboro

This place is special! You can grab a coffee and then go on a nearby trail. They don't cut corners…read morewith the coffee either, every drink is handcrafted carefully. I also had a lovely cranberry muffin. I thought I was going to get it to go, but I scarfed it down before I even got out the door. Highly recommend the banana bread latte. And if you don't like something too sweet, this is definitely the place for you because they don't go overboard with sweetness. It's also a really welcoming environment.

We tried to get a table here almost every day of our 5-day trip, but it was packed! We finally…read moresmartened up and called a day ahead for a reservation. It might have just been the holiday rush, but I always figure "busy means good," so my expectations were high--and The Local didn't disappoint. We started with the nachos; they were delicious, though I do wish they came with a bit more meat. For mains, the burger was outstanding--probably one of the best we've had in the entire area. We also ordered the Brazilian steak, which was cooked perfectly and came with great plantains. The quinoa with tofu was good, too, though it was a little dry and would have been perfect with a sauce. The service really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and refilled my water at least four times without me asking. Great ambiance and an all-around good experience. Definitely worth the wait!

I was visiting my son in Boone, as we move him into college... Ordered the wings, I had what I…read morebelieve was a blackened goat cheese, and fig burger with caramelized onions, which was off the charts, my son had the Salmon. Ratings- He gave the salmon a seven I give my Burger a nine, and the wings were about a seven(dry rub). That said, sitting at the bar was absolutely a treat... Erin was fantastic. Will 100% return and this is definitely a spot not to be missed. Also fantastic beer selection!!!

had the best time eating breakfast here with my dad. coffee was great! loved the pancakes, and they…read moreeven had liver mush (which is very hard to find)!

I had been told to try this place out by a coworker, specifically their breakfast. On a whim I…read moredecided to go at about 11:45am, hoping they'd still be serving breakfast but they weren't so we had the lunch menu. At first glance, the place is very run down, it has the old southern diner feel, but I don't think they have enough employees to keep the place up 100%. Our waitress was very very nice, she was having to wait on folks and go back to wash dishes since they don't have a dishwasher (at the time of me posting this anyways). Half the seating was closed off and the lights dimmed. Aside from the scenery of the place, this is the type of restaurant you'd take your southern grandma too and she'd love it. You have all these southern dishes to choose from!! I was personally excited to see they serve liver mush sandwiches, so that's what I got. I added egg to mine and it was not expensive at all. It was very basic but gosh was it yummy. I also had a side of tropical fruit which came with pineapple, papaya, and peaches. All of that plus a sweet tea totaled to about 10 dollars. I tipped generously because I felt bad that they had no help. I truly do think this place could be buzzing with business, they just need the employees/help to do it. If you're in the area, I do suggest you go in and try the food, while the ambience/scenery isn't the greatest, you will be served with a smile and get some delicious southern home cooking. I wish the owners the best of luck.