This place took the advantage of the festival families by having their cars towed off during the…read morefestival in Morganton and people had to pay $300 to get the cars out of impound. I think it was a business move. They should've just charge people to park or had someone out to stop some stop people from coming into the parking lot is not a business that I don't think should be supported families go to festivals to have fun and never out of all the years that I have ever been to the festival have anybody did anything so low down as that?

Upscale brew pub... great selection of beer on tap and friendly staff... another brewpub 50yds southread more

We walked across the street from our hotel, around four o'clock in the afternoon, just before the…read morehappy hour crowd would come in. This place is charming and Kellen was great! She welcomed us in and let me chat her head off. My wife and I are from Morganton and had never been inside Fonta Flora. Lots of seating, both inside and out. It's a cool space with a variety of textures and colors. Lots of plants and animals excellent selection of brews. Good music and good vibes. Kellen made several recommendations and we picked up some merch. I highly recommend you stop here for some of the best beer in town.

Love that you can sample to find your ideal brew. Great friendly bartender. Yes I would recommendread more

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

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

Grilled chicken panini was delicious. The beer cheese dip and homemade chips were divine. Great bar…read moreand great food.

I visited here one evening with a couple friends to get food after getting drinks at a nearby bar…read more Ryan was bartender/server who was great. I order red wings and fries. The wings were HOT, fresh, and well seasoned! The fries were also really tasty. My son ordered bacon cheese burger and fries, which he enjoyed. I would definitely return when I'm in the area again. My friend and were just visiting to do some hiking!

Inviting indoor and outdoor space, friendly staff. Cool, colorful, relaxed vibe. Delicious pizza -…read moreI didn't hesitate to order the Ms. Piggy and several staff said it was their favorite. I could have tried at least 5, but this is so bright with lemon(?) and balsamic vinegar over the arugula with crispy bacon, delicious fig, and creamy chèvre. Grab a flight and relax before continuing on your journey!

When you go in, find a table you like and remember the number, then go in and order at the counter,…read morethey ask you for your table number. This pizza is the real deal. We split the Blue Shroom + sausage and the Mr. Piggy. Both were excellent but I've never had a mushroom pizza as good as the blue. I opted for soda but my husband enjoyed his beer. The gelato was so refreshing and they rotate seasonal flavors. They was live music and the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. Looking forward to making this a regular stop!

the food here was outstanding! we ordered the sourdough patty melt with sweet potato fries and the…read morebeer brat special with mac and cheese. everything was absolutely delicious. these are the best sweet potato fries i've ever had! the patty melt was tender and very flavorful and the sauce that came with it paired really well. the brat was flavorful and juicy and the mac and cheese was so cheesy and sharp! the inside of this place is so cool! used to be a prison way back when. they still have the original door and windows i believe. the employees were so helpful and fun! :)

My wife and I had lunch on the patio with our two dogs. It was a picture perfect day so that…read morereally added to the experience. We tried the American Slammer with sweet potato fries and the Patty Melt with the regular fries. Both were cooked a perfect medium and were delicious. The sweet potato fries and regular fries were also excellent. The regular fries have a batter on them which added crispness and flavor. We also shared their Carrot Cake which was fabulous! It consisted of a layer of carrot cake, a layer of cheesecake icing, a layer of carrot cake, another layer of cheesecake icing, and topped crumbled carrot cake, served with a dollop of whipped cream. The staff was friend and provided vey good service. This restaurant is located in an old prison which adds an additional layer of intrigue to your experience.

Great beer! Cool brewery! Would definitely go back…read more Food was delicious as well. Nice outside area as well.

We had a wonderful experience at Newgrass Brewing, thanks largely to our waiter, Jacob. We arrived…read morehoping to have a meal, only to find that the kitchen had already closed. Instead of simply turning us away, Jacob went above and beyond by offering us whatever was still available in the kitchen, which truly saved our evening. He was incredibly friendly, helpful, professional, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a good experience. Employees like Jacob are exactly why customers come back and recommend a place to others. Excellent customer service, great attitude, and a perfect example of hospitality done right. Thank you, Jacob, for making us feel welcome. We will definitely be back! Simeon

Solid bar with solid food. Nothing crazy but nothing bad either. Prices are good and you won't be…read moredisappointed. Inside is pretty cramped but the service is good. The chicken tenders were a little tough but you could tell it was real chicken. Overall a great spot if you just want some easy bar food.

This was a place that was on a number of YouTube videos for Hickory so we decided to get a beer…read morehere. It was VERY busy, but we got a table in the bar. We ordered a beer each but honestly they were a bit flat. We didn't send them back, but also didn't want to complain or order another so a beer each and out. It was okay, nothing special.

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.