This place is awesome!! It's definitely been around for a little it seems like because it has that…read moreold style pub look, smell and ambiance which we love! Plenty of draft options with local beer and regular beer and seltzers. We ordered the pub pretzels with beer cheese and homemade mustard (the mustard is to die for). Also got some wings in the lemon pepper flavor and honey habanero. The baked Jamaican pizza is so yummy and the homemade chips are amazing! I definitely recommend this pub that offers plenty of seating inside and out. There's also cornhole boards set up outside for a good competitive game. The waitress was on top of everything and never let our glasses get empty which is nice!

Great bar, nice location…read more We went to watch the basketball game but we had our dog. There were picnic tables set up outside, bean bag toss, a bar and 4 big screen televisions. They even had water set up for our dog. The girl in the bar outside was supper nice, friendly, quick and brought the alcohol we wanted out to her bar. We were supposed to order inside but that bartender inside was not very nice- the one outside got our food orders too. Drinks and food were great- I had a grilled chicken salad- it was big and good. Be careful where you park!

Things seemed moderately busy at the Cardinal on the Sunday evening when I stopped by. There's not…read morea ton of parking, by the way, given the restaurant's roadside location. But I wiggled my vehicle into a tight spot and went in for a burger and a beer. I believe there were about 10 to 12 options available on tap, and I went with what was listed as an Irish stout from somewhere in the Northeast. It wasn't bad, though it seemed more like an imperial stout. My sandwich choice was the Cowboy, with ground elk at its core. It was a good choice too, and the accompanying fried onions and melted cheese complemented the meat well. I ordered the burger medium, but I think I'd go for medium rare if I could go back in time. The medium option wasn't bad, but I think a little less heat and a little more moisture would only make things better. I kept things simple with the side item, going for the fries which were of the thinly sliced McDonald's variety, not bad but nothing remarkable. The server covering my table was pleasant and prompt, though soft spoken so I occasionally had to ask her to repeat herself amidst the music and noise. I wouldn't call any of these selections a bargain, but the prices didn't veer too far from what you'll find in many burger joints. All in all, not an earthshaking experience, but a place I'd be willing to go back to. 3.5 stars.

Food is great here came for a burger didn't disappoint at all had a side of home made chips. Sat…read moreon the back porch nice area. Service was very good. Will be back.

Besides being the only two customers in the whole bar, the bartender seemed very bothered to have a…read morecustomer. Then we ordered chicken strips tossed in hot sauce and the middle of the chicken was raw. Sent it back and said we didn't want the order to be replaced because now the idea of eating raw chicken is in my head.

I slowly walk through the door, my main resistance is the inevitable power of nostalgia. Last time…read moreI was here I was vomiting ^ my friend started writing that review for me; I'm sad I thwarted his response. Luckily, I've never been sick at TApp before. I've held off on a review here for so long because I just don't even know where to begin. I've been coming here for 4 years, several times a week. Wednesday afternoons are fun with the taco specials. Beer drafts always rotating and always good. Staff is super chill. This is a classic Boone spot, especially for college kids, and basically I just love it. Go!!!!!

The service was terrible. We had to continue to ask our waitress for refills. Our food took a…read morevery long Time. Others that were seated after us seemed to have their appetizers and meals before. I had a salad add chicken for $6 and there was four strips of Chicken. Basically half of a breast. The salad was doused in dressing. Local will not be going back.

Dinner for our weekend away first night was recommended by a friend to check out Lost Province…read moreBrewing. He told me they had great beer, and great food...that was no lie! My wife and I was were welcomed in by the hostess and seated quickly. It's not a huge space, but they've got a good bit of seating, and a little more upstairs, which allows you to look down into the brewery. Our server, Alex was very friendly and offered some beer recommendations based on our preference. They had a good variety to pick from and even some canned to go. Their food menu also offered a good selection. My wife and I decided to share an order of loaded fries to start, and then the "white buffalo" pizza. I enjoy white pizza, and enjoy buffalo chicken pizza...but this was the first time I've ever seen them together. The food was great, everything, tasted really good, and had good flavors. The Game Day IPA and Lost Province IPA's were both also very tasty Being a Friday night, they had a live musician, playing great music, which we really enjoyed while we ate and took in the atmosphere. I'd pass this recommendation on as well, and would return to try some of their other varried menu next time I visit Boone

Boone is such a charming little mountain town with a great mix of shops, restaurants, and…read moresmall-town character. We stopped at South End Brewing for lunch and loved the cozy, laid-back vibe. I tried a pumpkin beer while Steve went for an espresso martini--both were fantastic choices for a fall afternoon. Since portions are usually huge when traveling and we don't like carrying leftovers, we decided to share the Tuna Poke Power Bowl ($20). It came with quinoa and spring mix as the base, topped with edamame, cucumbers, guacamole, cabbage, crispy wontons, and fresh ahi tuna. It was flavorful and beautifully presented, though I honestly couldn't find much quinoa--it felt more like a salad than a grain bowl. Still, everything tasted fresh, the service was wonderful, and the prices were very reasonable. Definitely a great spot to stop if you're exploring Boone!

The ambiance is exactly what you want from a place like this--great brewery vibes that make it a…read morecool spot to hang out. As a good local joint, the food had some real highlights. The Tuna Poke Nachos were incredible, almost comparable to the ones at Yard House, and the Flounder Sandwich was also a tasty choice. However, there were a couple of misses. The Smash Burger wasn't very flavorful and definitely needed a bit more sauce to bring it to life. I also grabbed a Caesar salad, but the croutons were a little weird and personally weren't my favorite. The service was standard and got the job done, but overall, it's a nice spot I'd visit again for the nachos alone.

Here's the break down. Tuna: 5 stars…read moreChicken and waffles sandwich: 4.5 stars Cali flatbread: 4.25 stars There was a mistake when our flatbread was brought out. but waitress was more than willing to fix the mistake. However, we liked it well enough to keep it (adding balsamic glaze). Quaint little spot. Entrance is inside the mall for those who may be confused. Would go back.

Great. Food Great service…read moreA wonderful lunch place to eat. Clean and neat. Good adult beverages as well.

When we came during Covid I got a leathery Diamond Jim sandwich and wrote a negative review. My…read morewife and I had lunch here yesterday and the Diamond Jim was perfect. Macadoo's is awesome

If I could give zero stars I would. Arrived at 1145 order apps got them at 1240, and chicken wings…read morecame out at 1250. Place isn't busy mind you. Potato Skins were cold and cheese wasn't melted. Ordered fried pickles they came out cold as well took one bite just went ahead and sent them back. Haven't got the check yet I'm sure they will still charge me for them, waitress never asked how our food was or even a sorry her legit response was idk what's taking so long. Asked for a Manager and was told she is the only one cooking right now. I will absolutely be back what a disgrace. The sad thing we had such a great experience before but will unfortunately never return. The next best was we still didn't get half of our food.

Our group stopped by Mellow Mushroom after walking around Boone to do some shopping. Boonerang…read more(free music and arts festival) was happening at the time, but it was still early so not too crowded. The 2 Mellow Mushrooms near me in South Florida closed a while ago, so I have really missed it. We ordered the pretzel bites with cheese as a starter. They were yummy. We also ordered pizzas with 1/2 and 1/2. One with mighty meat lovers/Margerita and the other with pineapple and pepperoni and beef and jalepeno. The pizza was delicious! The crust was cooked perfectly. Maddie was our server. She was very sweet and personable. I took a visit to the bathroom (Flushroom), before I left. That was the only downside. It needed to be cleaned with paper on the floor around the restroom. The food was so good, I couldn't not give 5 stars.

Great pizza which is hard to find in Boone. The House Special was great, loaded with toppings. Love…read moreyou can get extra crispy wings as well. Will be back trying other pizzas

Great spot for lunch and a brew while heading to Boone. I had a delicious turkey and gueyre…read moresandwich with homemade chips. Yum . And cold Mexican lager. Hubby got the fried chicken sandwich with a cold ipa. Always great spot to stop.

Where to start my review of this truly horrible luncheon experience. In a town that is geared…read moretowards tourists (I'm a resident), and where one restaurant tries to outdo the other, this restaurant is sorely lacking, in everything from wait staff to food. What they do have is a lot of different types of beer. So I guess if you just want a beer with tasteless food then this is the place to go. My friend and I had lunch at around 12 noon. There were literally only four other tables with a few people. Our waiter came to take our order and basically gave the impression that he wishes he was anywhere other than in this restaurant working. Not even a smile or a hello how are you doing? He was truly uncaring and answered us in half syllables when we had questions about the menu. OK whatever -/so we ordered a burger and the turkey Gruyère sandwich. At $19 for a burger (most other places in Blowing Rock charge around 12) and another 19 for a turkey sandwich you would expect at least french fries or coleslaw as a side. The sides are potato chips ( how cheap can you get) or green beans?????? if you want anything else like a side salad or fruit you have to pay an additional five dollars. Literally every other restaurant in town that serves sandwiches or burgers gives you a choice of several sides that come with the meal . But here a hamburger with a side of fruit was $23. Our waiter never came back to check on us, but another waitress did come a couple times and filled my tea glass with ice and asked us how everything was and brought samples of the beer. Thank you to whoever that was. Wish you could have been our waitress. Because our waiter was so unconcerned about waiting on us that he apparently forgot we were there. After a half an hour of not receiving our food in a restaurant that was mostly empty, I flagged him down and asked him what happened to our food. He said he would go and check on it. He came back and said that ours was the next ticket up.!! so basically this waiter held onto our ticket and then got reminded that he had to actually put it in for us to get our food. So we waited another 10 minutes. The burger was so tiny you practically needed a magnifying glass to see it. Burned to a crisp because of course the waiter also forgot to ask how we wanted it cooked. We like it medium rare, and definitely not charred and well done. The Turkey sandwich with Gruyère was just some turkey slices and I'm assuming gruyere cheese which I couldn't really taste. The whole sandwich was definitely forgettable. So that's my review. I still gave the waiter 10% tip, which he did not deserve. He did not deserve a tip at all. Needless to say, will never be back at this restaurant again. Nor will I ever recommend it. Because lunch for almost $60 for two people with two disgusting sandwiches was obscene.

Usually they're on top of things and giving good service, but tonight was way off. Our waitress…read morejust couldn't be bothered to care or try to do her job correctly. She started off spilling our drinks on our napkins and silverware. I had to ask her to bring us more napkins. When she did, she didn't bring enough for the table and put them on top of the soaked napkins. I had to wipe up the table myself. I asked for no parsley on my mashed potatoes, but there was more parsley on my potatoes than anyone else's at the table. I also asked for extra sautéed mushrooms. She brought them out in a plastic container which she had placed on my sizzling hot plate, which caused it to melt and no doubt leech microplastics into my food. I asked for no onions and there were a few onions mixed in with the mushrooms. The chicken tasted different than usual, like the bourbon wasn't cooked out enough. I asked her if she could ask to have the music turned down because it was blaring. I couldn't hear the people sitting at my table over the music. She said she'd ask but nothing changed. She never took any used plates away from the table so we started running out of room. When she finally brought us refills, she overfilled my cup, and spilled a bit of my drink on my shoe. Didn't apologize or anything. She never brought us the check. We had to ask her because we were paying in cash. Overall, she just really needs to find a different job if she's not even going to try to work for her tips. Also, the music shouldn't be as loud as a night club in a dine-in restaurant. I shouldn't have to shout to be heard by my table. The music was even louder in the bathroom. Just not sensory friendly, and all the toilets were dirty, and the floor was sticky.

The food was amazing and our server Katie was amazing. She was so nice, polite, and funny and she…read moregave us a wonderful experience. She made the environment warm and pleasant. She worked so hard even when half of the staff was missing because they were graduating. She was so nice and we are so grateful to have her as our server.