Are here on a quiet Monday night as we were at the hotel. The entrees were great, small filet and…read moresalmon with crazy good risotto. Nice ambiance, beautiful space. I really wanted shrimp and grits but it was going to be a wait due to the grits not being ready. I pivoted to something else. I asked not our server (who happened to be the bartender) but the person who delivered the food if there was any way to get a spot of grits whenever they were ready even if it was at the end of the meal. After finishing we were presented with a small takeout of grits which made the entire evening- they were outstanding. They recognized that they should have been ready and made up for it at the end. Nice way to tie a bow on the evening by being thoughtful. Hope to return.

I come at least once a trip during my monthly visits to Bristol from Atlanta…read more Great service and love the breakfast bristol starter with eggs and bacon. On my previous visit in December, I had the steak and eggs..was very disappointed that it wasn't a real steak like before...instead, got 2 pieces of flat meat that looked unappetizing and the price wasn't worth the $30. Skip that unless they change it back. Usually the food is excellent. I'll be back in March!

This is an early stages luxury resort that is hitting full stride in 2026 having opened in 2022 and…read morerecently awarded 4 stars by Forbes. The main building is a lovely and spacious modern inn that balances comfort and traditional elements with open and wide modern floor plans and bright spaces in a pleasing way while retaining the cozy fireplace experiences of more traditional settings. A first floor outdoor veranda opposite the main entrance stretches the length of the main building overlooking the well groomed hillside vineyards and a stocked, picturesque fishing pond. The hillside stretches up the horizon and with the westward facing veranda, offers stunning sunset views along with wine service. Below is a patio off the main restaurant and bar offering even more seating around fire pits with couches and Adirondack chairs with appetizer and drinks available for the bar/restaurant. We toured a king 2 room suite with a large sitting area separated from an equally large and well appointed sleeping area with a private large balcony that also faced the western sunset over the vineyards. The rooms were described as more akin to an apartment whereas the 9 onsite yurts accommodations were described more akin to a condo, described as pet friendly and a quiet community. Behind the yurts is a large barn structure that serves as a tasting room with an outdoor seating area with Edison lights strung around the overhang creating a warm space to enjoy the vineyards end production, currently nine wine vintages. Beside the main building are two much larger shaped yurt structures housing a full fitness center and a spa as will as an outdoor pool. We dined at Hickory for dinner and enjoyed their farm to table, Appalachia oriented menus. That will be a separate review but it hits 10/10 for hospitality, service, presentation and food excellence. We plan a fall trip for an overnight stay when the vineyards come in just before harvest to get the full experience! Also, we initially had a glass of their Chardonnay and being pleased with this, we opted to enjoy a bottle with dinner even though the wine list had equally excellent choices from familiar vineyards. This is highly recommended!

Honestly, went a few years ago as an overnight visiting and loved it. We're moving to the area this…read moreyear and stopped in as a date night Memorial Day weekend and we blacklisted from future dining spots and have no plans to eat here again. We've don't that to maybe 1 other ever. It was so bad, we didn't have the heart to explain to the manager as he's checking in on everyone table by table. We didn't want to make a scene or think we were trying to be difficult because it wasn't just one thing he may be able to fix...it was all terrible. Skip a meal and go for the atmosphere with drinks or apps. Still a great ambience, but it's just overpriced. Ribs were chewy, like they were boiled and just seared for some char marks. The Bolognare tasted one step up from sphagetti-os with just noodles and vodka sauce. Their star has always been their carrots side dish. Others warned us, but we won't be back for a lunch/dinner. Breakfast buffet was good.

Was looking for a unique place to have breakfast and Nice popped up. It was only a couple miles…read morefrom our hotel and was EXCELLENT! The setting is vineyard with a boutique hotel. The restaurant is underneath with a look view of part of the vineyard. We asked and it's only been open a couple of years. I had Shakshuka and have to say it was as good if not better than anything I've had in the middle east! I'm sure most people that eat here, are staying at the hotel. The waitress was surprised when we said we weren't. Don't let that stop you, it's a beautiful setting with great food. Helpful hint: Wine tastings don't start until noon. So, if you want to do that plan for a later breakfast.

Small vineyard in Bristol!…read more Everything smells like their smoked meats (great smell). Quick, friendly service. Came here for our anniversary to do a wine tasting.

This restaurant is by far the BEST experience and food we've had since moving here. Taylor, our…read moreserver, was exceptional, top-notch! She was knowledgeable of the menu, intuitive to our needs before we even knew we needed it, and so very friendly. As for the food ... our party had many different items from the menu; from their steaks to seafood to soups. EVERYTHING we ordered was absolutely delicious, perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. As many have stated in their review, the restaurant is slightly pricier than the norm around this area, but is SO WORTH IT. I would whole-heartedly recommend this restaurant for the delicious food, over the top staff (especially Taylor), and atmosphere. Thank you, Council Oak and Taylor, for a wonderful evening.

First off staff and waitress was amazing. We sat there for two hours. The steak was tough and…read morecrusted in salt. I myself am a pretty good cook. I honestly would rather have had a steam from Texas Roadhouse. Bread was no more than Hawaiian Rolls. The back potatoes the best part of the meal. Oysters were so small you couldn't see them in the shell. I will say service was amazing. The ambience was nice. I hate leaving bad reviews.

Super service and outstanding sushi Pam's pad Thai was…read moreexcellent We will be back soon

Came here with my husband for a lunch date and got the happy hour half off sushi. The service was…read moregreat but the sushi is below average. The sandwich that my husband got was so bland and the fries doesn't taste like it was freshly fried.

Food was excellent! Romantic vibes. Historic atmosphere. Service was excellent. Price is as…read moreexpected for the exclusive nature of the restaurant. Definitely need reservations.

I am very sad today. For years I have relied on The Tavern as the go-to restaurant in Abingdon for…read morethe finest quality. I've taken business associates and family with the highest confidence that they would experience the finest meal they've ever had. Sadly, my last two visits, My guests and I were disappointed. They no longer offer a full-size filet mignon, which in itself is very disappointing, the thin "4oz"(not) filet medalions were under cooked . And no baked potatoes! What?! We finished our "Non-Tavern-like" meal looking forward to the excellent cheesecake we've enjoyed dozens of times. Not tonight, my friend! We were told they now offer a homemade flavored cheese cake. Only i opted to try it. What i was served was a small square that tasted little like the excellent NY-style one they served for years. Our server, who the bartender said was now one of the owners, told us that the cheesecake we had bragged about for years, "that old cheesecake was from Cisco!" Hmmm. Very sad! What happened? New chef? New owners? I don't know but the Bottom line is we'll likely find another restaurant that hasn't put profits ahead of quality.

What a great little place. Tucked away on an historic side street in an old building. Fabulous…read morefood. Not just your everyday find. Went for lunch and will definitely be back for dinner. Very nice casual atmosphere definitely includes the people. Service was friendly and not rushed.

We are back again, and at first, I was disappointed to see that we were here too early for dinner…read more However, our wonderful server, Samarah, asked the chef if we could still get the Champagne pork medallions dinner, and the chef made it for us! It a so amazing!! We ordered the fried green tomatoes for an appetizer,and they were delicious as well! My tastebuds are so happy!

Allow me to start with our server Ema, this young lady was fantastic wonderful. She served our…read moremeal with a smile on her face. She was engaging in conversation, and very friendly. I gave her a 9 out of 10. Texas roadhouse is a great steakhouse. Steaks are cooked to order the way that you would expect them to. Freda to have the 12 ounce sirloin. Served w/ corn and mashed potatoes. Normally, she'll put some type of steak sauce on her steak because it's not cooked how she likes it. But it did not need to be seasoned additional with A1 or any other steak sauce. 9 out of 10. I had the salmon with rice, corn, and a side salad. 8 out of 10; we didn't get an appetizer did we? Over all 8 out of 10.

I want to start by saying Connie is an excellent waitress. Brittney, the manager is a kind and…read morewonderful lady. I would likely return just for these two ladies. The bread was excellent as always. The rest of the food was bland and unimpressive. If I was grading on food alone it would be two stars but the service was so nice and welcoming I will likely return.