This is an interesting little restaurant, created from an old gas station. The personal were…read morefriendly and informative about the wines that are produced at their own winery. We were not real hungry so ordered from the appetizer menu. Tomato bisque, smoked trout dip with crackers, Roasted beet salad and a glass of sangria. The tomato basil bisque was absolute "must try" good. The smoked trout was much to salty, maybe just my taste buds. The roasted beet salad was also good with fresh greens and an interesting assortment of almonds. But the beets were not roasted. Fresh beets are full of sugar and when halved or quartered then roasted, the sugar caramelizes and gives a unique flavor to the beets. These beets had no special flavor, they were from a can and quartered. Now the really bad, especially as they are a winery. I like sangria, it's a refreshing cool summer drink, composed of fresh fruit (apples, pears, plums, grapes and a healthy portion of citrus) and wine that is left to marinate. I watched the bartender add some 1/4inch pieces of green apples to a glass, fill with ice cubes and add wine. That is not sangria, that is watered down wine with an apple garnish. I will say that the food at other tables really looked good.

Our favorite place in Franklin! Great food and service with a fun, casual vibe. Perfect for a…read morelarge group.

There I was, hungry, chunky, tired from white water rafting. I walk into this lovely establishment,…read moregreeted by a man with a fantastic accent and a dining room with impeccable taste. This place brought me so much happiness and joy. I got the salmon Alfredo as a test of sorts. I'm picky, VERY picky when it comes to pasta, even worse with sauces. I taste the avocado salad first. One singular tear of pure joy falls from my eye. The chicken was fried perfectly. The food didn't stand a chance against my appetite. I didn't even get to get a photo of my meal before I was violently destroying my plates (with love.) My sweet tea was perfect. Not sugar water, not overly sweet nor under sweetened. I didn't even need to ask for a refill, they just offered right when k was low. Then I tasted the salmon Alfredo. You know those scenes in ratatouille? When remy tastes the cheese and the strawberry together? Then when the food critic had the ratatouille? That's exactly what happened. It was as if the chef and waiters were ethereal beings sent from heaven solely to give my meager human taste buds a chance of experiencing pure bliss. It was gorgeous. I will be back if only to experience the beauty of such blessed Italian food. Other restaurants wish they can be like Mariolino's, I guarantee you, that other restaurants fall short.

Decent Italian restaurant in town. Pizza was ok, there are better options in the area if you want a…read moresolid pie. Calzone was cheesy and flavorful. Ambiance here is mixed as the lighting and staff dress looks upscale but it's really more casual. Come as you are is what I'm saying. Basically if you're craving Italian and don't want to drive far from Andrews this is your best option.

Stopped in for lunch while on vacation. Food was great. I had a special that had grilled chicken…read moreand shrimp. Hubs had beef fajitas. Both meals were delicious. Service was great. Loved the salsa!!!

Delicious food. Was traveling the newfound gap and came across this wonderful surprise. This is…read moregoing to be our go to every single time!

A definite if you're in the area! Colleen has outdone herself in creating a welcoming experience. A…read morebeautiful restaurant inside and out. Gio was the best waiter and we thoroughly enjoyed talking with him and Colleen both. We had the French Onion Soup and Beef Barley Soup both were delicious. We got the Sirloin and the Ribeye and both were cooked to perfection. A great drink menu as well. We will be back for sure. This place is amazing!

We were vacationing in Bryson city and this restaurant was suggested to us by the locals. We were…read morecelebrating my father's birthday and wanted to have a pleasant steak dinner. Inside the restaurant, it was nicely decorated with original 19th century decorations. I ordered a "surf and turf" meal- filet and shrimp with a Caesar salad. The Caesar salad was one of the best I've ever had but my steak was chewy and not flavorful at all. I didn't eat all of it. For the price, it wasn't a good steak. The house salad my father received was over the top and piled high to where it didn't even look good and it was difficult to eat. It was falling off the plate and he told the waitress it was a terrible presentation. We even noticed other people receiving their salads were wide eyed and unsure of their plates. Needless to say we were not impressed and will not go back.

Bryson City is another one of the mountain communities that we love to visit but unfortunately it's…read morehard to find a decent restaurant. I did a quick Yelp search and this Mexican restaurant at the house reviews and we are thankful that we visited it. It was situated right on the tuckaseegee River and even though it was about 378° f outside we still decided to sit outside just to be by the river. Started off with the basket of chips and salsa and both were freshly prepared and our meals were very good and very authentic and the wait staff again here was very friendly checked on you often and again even outside they were coming out there every couple of minutes to check and make sure we had everything that we needed. This restaurant is just a mile or two outside of the downtown so it's well worth a car ride over there to get some really good authentic Mexican and if you like margaritas or draft beer you're not going to find a better prices anywhere in North Carolina.

My wife and I enjoyed four queens while we were staying in Bryson City dropping our daughter off at…read moreWCU. Port Queens was ranked in the top five in the Bryson city area and I knew we'd get filled up and have a good meal when we saw they had salsa bar. I had read the reviews and heard some good things about their quesadillas so decided to give them a try. We started out sampling each one of their salsa from the salsa bar with the tortilla chips before dinner. The food was great and the service was excellent. The quesadilla was stuffed full and was a huge portion size with the beans. We both ate about half and finished off the rest for breakfast at the Airbnb. I will definitely keep the four queens on my radar for my next trip to Sylva or Bryson City.

Twisted Spoke was the perfect place to stop after hiking SoCo Falls! It's got a great mix of unique…read moredecorations(T least for Halloween time) , friendly staff, and really good food -- the kind of spot that feels like a local favorite. They've got beer and wine on the menu too, which hit the spot after a day on the trail. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed, and everyone we met there was super welcoming. Definitely a great stop if you're exploring the area and want good food, good drinks, and good vibes

I went up to Maggie Valley from Cherokee to go back to Frankie's but they were closed due to being…read moreunderstaffed and ended up at Twisted Spoke, which was a pleasant surprise. This restaurant literally sits on the side of a mountain. If it wasn't raining, I would have sat outside or on the porch. Twisted Spoke is clean, casual, friendly, and simple. In regards to the latter, every alcoholic drink is $5-from beer to wine to more. I have never seen that before in my life but I think it's awesome. There is nothing more brilliant in business than simplicity--consumers love it. For food, I got the Meatball Splash. It's really a Meatball Hero without the bread (Meatball Splash isn't on the menu). It's three medium-sized meatballs (at best) with sauce and three pieces of garlic bread. The meatballs were solid, and I usually don't love garlic bread but will eat it, but this might have been the best garlic bread I've ever had. I don't know why I liked it so much. If you're in the Maggie Valley/Cherokee area, definitely go. Also, a couple of other tips.... One, the food in Maggie Valley absolutely blows away the food in Bryson City. It's not even close! So, if you're heading to the NC side of the Smokies and food is a big factor for you, stay in Maggie Valley, not Bryson City. Also, if you're staying in Cherokee and head up to Maggie Valley (or vice versa), don't take take 19. Instead, take the Blue Ridge Parkway. It only adds one minute to your trip and is a way better experience! Enjoy!

This place is a true deli and the perfect hidden gem. We ordered the Rachel and the stuffed tomato…read moreand we were blown away of how fresh and delicious every bite was. The portions were amazing for the price. The customer service is a winner as well. We will definitely be back!

The servers are rude and the soup was canned and cold and came out 10 minutes after our sandwiches.read more

Got a seafood junk salad in Anderson today, and it was DELICIOUS!!! This food truck has so many…read morechoices of salads, and pleasant customer service. If you love salads, this is MUST!!!

Im a big fan of salads and these salads are some of the best I've had in a while. I really…read morerecommend this lettuce shop

Our second visit and Bru did not disappoint. We met the owner during our first visit, and on the…read morereturn trip felt we were catching up with an old friend. That said, the food is fantastic. I'm a bit of a burger snob. The burger I had at Bru Avl is one of the best I've ever had. My lunch partner opted for grilled cheese sandwich that was garnished with blueberry compote (and she also asked for and received bacon) and absolutely loved it. Whenever we return to Asheville it will include a stop for lunch at Bru Avl.

Service was a little uneven -- slow for an empty restaurant other than us and another couple who…read morealready finished their meal by the time we ordered. No sugar or spoons for the ordered coffee. Passion fruit pancakes were so-so. Not sweet or even mildly sweet. Chopped passion fruit on top. We didn't eat but a few bites. We could have skipped this. Salmon bowl was good. It's served with soy marinated English cucumbers, quinoa and red cabbage slaw. Fresh, sliced avocado and hummus would have made this a really good bowl with layered flavors.

This is a good pizza buffet. It's very basic with some of the friendliest people working hard and…read moremaking pizza. They don't skimp on the toppings for the pizza either. You can ask them to make you any kind of pizza and they will. The salad bar is fresh and clean. We would definitely go back.

The This is an all-you-can-eat buffet!! The salad bar has everything you could want on your salad…read moreand it is so fresh! They serve a variety of pizzas and you can also order a specific one if they don't have it on the bar. The price is right too.