Took one of Yelp's suggestions for lunch in the area (Thanks, Yelp!) and ate at the Irish Pub…read morecalled Nora Mac's. Lots of dark wood, dark green upholstery, and Irish Knick-knacks/advertisements/decor, plus traditional Irish music playing. There is also rooftop seating. I ordered the Lavender Gin Spritz from the seasonal cocktail menu, along with a starter of Bread and Butter (homemade Irish Brown Bread with a selection of freshly made butters) and The Orchard Salad topped with grilled chicken. The salted butter was definitely my favorite with the bread but it was fun to try the sweet maple cinnamon butter and savory fresh herb butter. Our food arrived lightning fast. Unfortunately the kitchen was out of apples, which would have added a nice crunch and tang to the salad, but I just sipped my drink (which was not lavender forward) to get that "bite" instead. Service was friendly and fast.

I really wanted to like this place, but unless you are a local millionaire, you are not welcome. I…read morebarely got to eat food there the night before my c-section. There are bound to be better places with better service. Unless you are a millionaire and want to listen to the bartender multiple times tell you how she is a nanny and lose your changing pad. Ambiance is rich, entitled, underage drinking.

Lads, this gaff absolutely slaps…read more Not jokin'--we're talkin' top-tier stuff here. Picture it: miserable Saturday, wind goin' sideways, whole day lookin' like it needs a good talkin' to. Me and the missus gets blown into this pub like two gobshites lookin' a shelter and a feed. And ... what a shout! I ordered the corned beef and cabbage, and I swear on me Ma's good china, it was filthy good. Fork went through it like it owed me money. Juicy, melty, little ribbons of fat runnin' through it like it was showin' off. The cabbage? Deadly. The mash? Lads... the mash tasted like an angel got notions and said "ah go on, I'll make this one myself." Bit of garlic, bit of peel, bit of magic. I nearly cried. We're not from Johnson City, so it might be a hot minute before we're back, but believe me--if I'm anywhere within sniffin' distance of this town again, I'll be leggin' it back to this place like a man late for mass. Ciaran, our server, was sound as a pound--quick, chatty, callin' us "friends" like he was adoptin' us. Man deserves a raise and a parade. The place is set up for tunes later on, loads of seats, loos clean enough to perform surgery in--madness. Prices? Couldn't argue with 'em even if I wanted to. The missus got fish and chips for eighteen quid, mine was twenty-one. Soft drinks only two quid, and a rake of beers and cocktails if you're feelin' spicy. Absolutely recommend this spot to slake the thirst and sate the hunger--ah now, that's the kind of night that'd put manners on ya.

Perfect sized food plates! Anything you order will be tasty & the Guinness is poured perfectly…read more Staff is so nice and welcoming and the place is huge!

We brought our out of town friends and we all the best time. Food and drinks were fantastic and so…read morewas our service. I don't remember our server's name, but she was so helpful and asked questions for us if she didn't know the answer. My husband wanted to purchase a beer glass but the owner graciously gave us 2. Thank you for your attention and caring attitude towards customers. Sadly, we have had some awful experiences, and we are very easy to please. We are looking forward to the next time with you.

This place is everything an Irish pub should be. Clean, fun environment. Server was nice and had…read morefun banter with us. We got Irish beers, Shepards pie nachos and Rueben rolls. The rolls were my favorite. Will definitely come back!!

I met the most wonderful young man in drive through Tuesday. He was friendly ,smiling and told me…read moreto enjoy my meal . He acted like he actually cared . You don't find this at most restaurants. Had to find out his name , was Aaron and he is a new employee, great choice for Dixies !

Rolled here from Mooresville to pick up some food. The place was not crowded and there was only one…read moreperson ahead of me. I placed my order and waited. After about 30 minutes I questioned someone about my order and they said it took so long because they had to cook it. And then they said it would be another 12 minutes..... I requested a refund and left. They've lost the customer here.......

We came here on an early Sunday evening on our way back from a weekend getaway. The restaurant was…read morevery clean and spacious, and the seats were very comfortable. I ordered the vegetable quesadilla which came out very hot and was plentiful. The server was attentive, and the food came out very quickly, even though there were several guests there. There was a separate bar area that was not noisy and TVs were around the restaurant. We'll definitely go back if we are in the area again.

Last week, I found myself in western North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte, for a running event…read morein Gastonia. That said, my hotel and dining radius leaned more toward Kings Mountain, NC, so that's where this story actually takes place. I arrived a bit early, checked into the hotel, swung by the venue to grab my packet, chatted with a few fellow runners, and then the most important question of the evening came up. Where are we eating? After a little web surfing, I landed on a spot called 238 Cherokee Grill. It was conveniently located near both the venue and the hotel, which immediately put it in the lead. My friend Jeff and I pointed ourselves in that direction. It was a Friday night, and the place was buzzing. We were told there would be about a 10-minute wait for a table. That slowly stretched into more like 15 to 20 minutes, but when two seats opened up at the bar, we made a quick executive decision and grabbed them. The bartender checked in fairly quickly, despite being clearly slammed. Once we had their attention, we ordered right away to keep things moving. I went with the classic burger, upgraded with lettuce, mushrooms, grilled onions, and a side of fries, ordered medium. Jeff went with the Smothered Chicken. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time, and everything hit the bar hot. The burger leaned a little more medium-rare than medium, which honestly worked in my favor. Good flavor, solid burger. The fries were hot and crispy, exactly how I wanted them after a day of travel and packet pickup. No complaints from either of us. Portions were solid, and the prices felt fair for what you get. The only real downside was that initial wait. There isn't much of an entryway to hang out in, and with the cold weather outside, that part wasn't exactly comfortable. That said, the staff was friendly, the service was solid, and the overall experience was a win. Would I go back if I'm in the area again? Yep. The menu had a few other things that caught my eye, and I'd happily give them a shot next time.

I highly recommend the Forest City Fish Camp. They have friendly and fast service, a family…read morefriendly ambiance and great seafood. I had a senior fried popcorn shrimp, a baked potato, slaw and added a piece of fried Alaskan white fish. I opted not to have the included hush puppies since there was already too much food. Normally I need tartar sauce with seafood, but this was just as good if not better without it. Oh and for a senior portion there was still a lot of food. Do yourself a favor and check them out.

I had calabash shrimp. It was great. My friend had broiled flounder. She liked it. The service…read morewas excellent. And the ambiance is typical fish camp. Just fine. I'll go back often.

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.

I had the southern fried chicken. The most tender yet crispy chicken I've had in ages. Seasoned…read moreperfectly for my taste. The garlic mashed potatoes were very flavorful. I wasn't excited about the amount of potato skins. Too many large pieces. Large pieces were also an issue with the coleslaw. Some were larger than my fork. Flavor was spot on. I will go back.

My family and I have lived in North Carolina for 2 years and we candidly have never found a…read morerestaurant with quality food AND quality service since we came here....UNTIL NOW!!! What an Great Experience....My son who left the food industry after 20 years in restaurant management before moving here and me, with 70+ years of eating were both blown away. Our server Tayy approached our table , introduced herself and immediately gave us a tour of the menu, answered all questions and delivered highly efficient service. Through out the meal she continually anticipated our needs on refills and checking in at appropriate times. The food for 4 adults across the board was highly praised from all from Fish and Chips. burgers and a chicken dish with salsa, rice and avocado that received very high praises...the manager walked by and took time to get to know us.....hope he liked us because he is going to see a lot more of us!!! Congratulations to a great restaurant team that with my family hit a grand-slam homerun!!