My boyfriend and I have ate here several times!!! The first time was when they were officially…read moreallowed to open during Covid 19 period! I wished I'd taken pictures of our food from there! But I can tell you by experience, Food is stellar best breakfast and amazing burgers and sides! Service is one of the best we've ever had every single time!!! Plus it's just a cute country restaurant full of fun and good ole country decorations like Roosters, Cows etc!!! We're going to go back several more times!!!!

Food was good, however if you're not white or don't vote a certain way, you'll not feel welcomed…read morehere. I'm all for freedom of speech, but political views should never be placed in a place of business, and to be so "patriotic" bashing the commander in chief whether you respect the man or not, in public is totally NOT patriotic. Keep your political views to yourself or even on your car and the place would be awesome, not plastered on your walls... Yes, I know you're in the most conservative place in NC, but not all veterans think alike. Or residents of North Carolina. You have a right to have this, but it's 1)Not Patriotic as the restaurant claims to be, (as a vet I wanted it to be) 2) not inclusive, as a business you'd think it would be, 3) just disrespectful to the position whether you disagree or not.

I was in Hot Springs for a couple of days on section hike of the Appalachian Trail. I stopped in to…read moreeat 3 different meals there over the course of three days. Day 1: Lunch. Another hiker and I decided to stop in as we got to town and have a late lunch. It had been a couple of days since we'd had town food and we were tired and hungry. The first thing I noticed was the wait to be seated. We waited about 20 minutes, and once we got to the dining area, there were several empty tables. Once we're seated and ordered, the food came out timely and was delicious. I had a cheeseburger and the cherry cobbler with ice cream. Day 2: Breakfast. Since the food was good, we decided to go back for breakfast again the next day. Again, there was a wait to be seated. We were a group of 5 so we expected there might be a wait. The waitress was friendly and our orders were placed quickly. it did take a while for the food to come out from the kitchen. I had a country breakfast plate with ham. Again the food was delicious. Day 3: Supper. We had a relatively short wait to be seated this time. We were seated and asked for some water. It took over 20 minutes to get the water. Finally a different waitress came out and took our order. I ordered the hungry hiker challenge. It is a cheeseburger with three 8-ounce burger patties on it. The menu says if you finish you get some free cobbler. While we were waiting for our food we noticed that a local who came in and sat down after we were seated had already been served and was done eating before our food arrived. I finished the burger, and some of the other patron's noticed and congratulated me. When the waitress arrived she asked if we needed anything else. I asked if the free cobbler came with ice cream on it. She said no, so I ordered ice cream to go with my cobbler. It was a peach that day. Again, the food was delicious. The main thing that I notice about the restaurant was that despite having great food, service was pretty slow. One of the hikers I ate with noticed that the waitresses seemed to have to seat the customers, take the orders, deliver the food, clean the tables, and handle the check-out at the end of the meals. It seems like the service would have been much quicker if they had someone handling the seating, check-out's, and possibly bussing and cleaning tables. The worst part of the experience was the long waits to be seated and for the food to come out. The food itself was great and I found the servers and other customers to be friendly. The furnishings were clean with a 1960's diner feel. Overall, I would hesitate to go back if I were in a hurry of any kind. If time is no object, the food is great.

While staying at Broadwing Farms, Smoky Mountain Diner was recommended to us. Not only was the food…read moreamazing, the entire experience was so nostalgic that I'm looking forward to booking another stay in Hot Springs again soon and enjoying more meals here. Next time, I'm leaving room for pie. I don't believe we had just one waitress. It seems that in this quaint little Diner, everyone is looked after and checked on as a whole by staff. My Ball jar of sweet tea was never any less than half full, and that sweet tea was *chef's kiss*. We both decided on the meatloaf, and I opted for cornbread, green beans and pickled beets. I felt like I had been transported back in time and was being fed by my great great grandmother. Sounds a bit dramatic, I know. But I haven't had cornbread, meatloaf or beets like this in so many years. It did not taste like restaurant food, it tasted like home cooking. We're already planning our next little "run away from life and parenthood" to Hot Springs, and Smoky Mountain Diner is top of the "will definitely visit again" list. Thank you for treating us like family.

We love this place! It's so cozy and every one is so friendly. The food never disappoints and the…read moreservice is spot on. It's definitely worth the beautiful drive.

This was a great experience and exactly what I expected. The service and food was amazing. I would…read morehighly recommend the Arancinis to start and the chicken paparmigiana for an entrée. If I want so go i would have ordered a dessert. I will definitely be back!!

Get the dates! Oh my - what a great appetizer! Sweet dates stuffed with blue cheese and wrapped in…read moresmoky bacon, served over spring greens with blueberries and honey dressing. WOW! Very sweet - we suggested a lemon vinaigrette to the bartender instead of a honey dressing. Bartender was great! Very kind in explaining that this county is "dry" so they only served wine and beer, no liquor. Great service from kind folks.

We decided to try the Iron Horse despite reading some of the other reviews, and boy are we glad we…read moredid! Our food was fantastic! I got the fried catfish. It was fried just right and still moist, and the seasoning was super good. Had the slaw and a loaded baked potato. Yum. My wife had a house salad with the crab cakes on top. She is a crab cake fan, and these exceeded her standards. The staff were very friendly and helpful with decisions, and the kitchen staff were having a ball. The only slip was forgetting to put in our appetizer, and we were glad she did. The entrees were plentiful. Great visit.

The Square Root is the kind of place you don't expect to find in a small mountain town like…read moreBrevard--in the best way possible. This is big-city dining right in the heart of Brevard. The menu is creative, thoughtful, and clearly driven by a chef who knows what they're doing. Every dish feels intentional, with bold flavors and elevated execution that go well beyond typical small-town expectations. What really stands out is how well it all comes together. It's not just creative for the sake of it--the food delivers. Great balance, great presentation, and dishes that actually live up to the vision. If you're looking for something a step above while in Brevard, this is the spot. It punches way above its weight.

He Said: We had intended to get dinner at a nearby brewery, but a cover charge for a band (fair!)…read morediscouraged us from hanging out. I called over to the Square Root to check the kitchen timing (it was getting on 8) and all was well. We managed a seat at the bar and this was perfect for us. We chatted a bit with the servers, who were amazing. There is a ton enjoyment for the job and the space going on here. We also met some semi-locals who were awesome. Shout out to "Kendall-Jackson"! The menu is full of local ingredients and plenty of temptations. The specials were even more tempting and we grabbed oysters to kick it off. The pepper/spicy mignonette is so so good. It's just the right mix of classic and new. I didn't need the other sauce, especially with just 6 oysters. I eyed the yellowtail snapper (snapper, right? def not tuna) special, but opted for the Korean chicken sandwich. Quite good! I could have used a stronger flavor from the kimchi and, frankly, less of a mess, but the cook was just right, the flavor profiles were excellent, and the portion was plenty. A really good sandwich! I had the sweet potato chips as my side and I can see why they are popular. We kept the leftover sauces from the oysters just so I could dip my chips. Good call! She Said: I'd like to start by complimenting the fantastic staff. They've obviously been here a while, and they're enthusiastic about this place. He Said covered the oysters (yum!) and the mignonette (double yum!), so I'll focus on the mushroom tart that I got as my meal. The rough puff was really done well, and the mushroom and goat cheese combo was terrific. I thought they would be inside the pastry, but I adapted. The whole dish was terrific, and though I thought it was too salty for me, I also know that I'm sensitive to salt. All in all, we will definitely be back! Potty Points: no trip to the potty for me on this one!

For my first time in NC, this was such a great place to be! A mix between divey and casual dining…read more Great place to bring the family and enjoy live music on the weekend! Molly was super kind and gave me some insight on what to get. She recommended the drink in my picture, since she designed it. It's like a sweet old fashioned. The blackberry really stood out. Also the platter was such a great value. Brisket, chicken wings, sweet pickles, collard greens, mac n cheese, and potato salad for $35?? What a steal. I could cut the brisket with my finger! Shoutout again to Molly for hooking up my first drink for me. The hospitality was wholesome and if I'm down in that area again, I will definitely be visiting!

We were visiting Asheville for the Memorial Day holiday weekend and decided to check out Daddy…read moreMac's Down Home Dive. On the plus side, the restaurant was incredibly easy to find and they actually have parking available, which is always a massive win when traveling. Once inside, we were seated at a high-top table, and our server was very pleasant throughout the meal. We started with the collard green and pimento cheese dip, which was supposed to come out hot in a skillet. Unfortunately, as I started dipping into the center, the middle of the dip was still cold. For mains, my husband ordered a chicken sandwich with a side of mac & cheese, and I went with the grilled cheese with candied bacon and tomato. Both of our sandwiches had the same issue: the tomato slices were cut incredibly thick--at least a half-inch. It made my husband's sandwich really hard to eat, to the point where he just took the tomato off and ate the chicken with a knife and fork. My grilled cheese was fine, but that massive tomato slice was just a bit much. As for the sides, my husband's mac & cheese was on the dry side. Mine wasn't dry, but it didn't really have a ton of flavor. I totally understand that the restaurant is trying to go for a fun, modern twist on southern classics, but for us, the execution fell a bit short. It was nice to try once while in town, but I'm not sure I'd visit again on a future trip to Asheville.

Back again this year, just when it's a bit colder and SNOWING!! Yea, November 11th and we are…read moregetting snow -- and the Blue Rooster was the perfect, cozy, warm place to have an early dinner! Brandon was an excellent server, very attentive and friendly. All the food, like last time, was paced perfectly. Our apps and salad were not overlapped by my our entrees! And the rolls, c'mon! They're hot and delicious! We shared the onion strings app, tasted perfect and loved the dipping sauce. We also got side salads with ranch -- wow, you can tell it's made there, and just the right amount of dill in it! For entrees, wife and I shared the 14oz ribeye -- WOW, is it good -- with a side of broccoli. Good amount of marbling, perfect temp (medium), and juicy. MIL had the fried chicken, which was probably a 3 out of 5 for her. Only two of the four pieces were juicy, and to me it looked a little over cooked. We had no room for dessert, and the snow started coming down heavy, so we left after filling up. Make sure you don't assume anything with this place being in a strip mall -- it is sooooo good! See you again next year!

We dropped in today and we were so hungry from Shopping. I…read moregot the classic burger and sweet potato fries and a side of fried okra. My husband got the chopped steak, green beans and potato salad. My burger was perfect! Everyone was super friendly and it was nice and cozy inside with relaxing music. I would definitely recommend everyone to stop and enjoy their delicious food. We had plenty of food and had enough to take home for leftovers.

Excellent prices, quality food, great portions, very attentive and friendly staff, it's nice to…read morefind a place where you can still sit down to a good homestyle meal with plenty of choices for your appetite.

My family and I had such a wonderful experience at Tommy's Restaurant! We actually ate there twice…read moreduring our trip, once for breakfast and once for dinner, and both meals were fantastic. The food was delicious, the portions were great, and the prices were very reasonable. What really made our experience special was our waitress, Sonja. We were lucky enough to have her both times, and she was an absolute blessing. She was friendly, attentive, welcoming, and truly made us feel like valued guests. Outstanding service like hers is hard to find. Between the excellent food, affordable prices, and exceptional customer service, Tommy's Restaurant provided an all-around great experience. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal and outstanding hospitality!

I wish I could give more stars…read more We were in town for our son's track meet which happened to fall on my husband's birthday. We wanted a nice place to eat that was casual because we were in track clothes. Everyone was super friendly, from the call about my reservation to the hostesses who greeted us and especially, Ethan, our server. I'm the kind of person who looks at the menu online before I go anywhere and already have in mind what I want. Shrimp burger. Need I say more? I had mine without the tomato and onion. Think crab cake but with shrimp. I assumed (and we know what that gets you) the shrimp would be minced and unrecognizable. Nope! There were like whole shrimp in this "burger"! The flavor was amazing. I think the lemon aioli added such a richness. I tried not to eat all of the amazing fries but the fries won. A complimentary shot of bourbon with peach schnapps was a kind gesture for the Birthday Boy. Can't wait to go back!

Great, interesting food. Good service. Awesome ambiance…read more Started with roasted carrots. 10/10 - delicious. Colorful roasted carrots on a bed of whipped feta with fried crispy chickpeas and chopped pistachio. Lots of flavor! Husband had smash burger. Wished it was more well done, but said it was delicious. I had smoked rib sandwich with gluten free bun. The bun was GREAT for being gf. Not crumbly like others. Flavors were phenomenal. Will be back and already recommending to friends.

Tried 3 beers and all were great! The crowd was amazing and friendly and helped us feel welcome…read moreand gave us great ideas for dinner and music. Will return!

We love coming here to have beers! Service is always great! Cool little place to hang out and talk!…read moreNeed to get some of their food sometime soon!