We were greeted warmly by Jennifer, and shown to a table. She immediately took our drink orders…read more She answered our questions in a friendly, non rushed fashion I ordered a veggie omelet which was very tasty. My daughter ordered French toast and was pleased with the way it turned out. We were just traveling through on our way to Clemmons, NC. So happy we decided to give it a try!

Stopped on a whim drive by all the time was craving a BLT. Awesome everyday BLT plenty of bacon…read moretoasted white bread fresh lettuce and tomato, side of crinkle cut fries old school. Breakfast looked great will be trying it for breakfast. Waitress was so nice kept asking how I was. Inside is a diner very clean but plain and that's ok some outdoor seating.

Best biscuit sandwich I've ever had!!!!! Looking for straightforward, no frills breakfast with…read moreeconomical prices, this is the best choice!!!!

We went to Trojan Patio a few weeks ago on a Saturday morning with a group of 5 (three adults, two…read morekids.) The atmosphere is more cramped than you'd expect from the outside, with limited seating options and a rather small inside area. There was some outside seating but it was very cold and windy the day we went and that was expectedly empty. We were able to cram the 5 of us into a booth (good thing kids are small!). Service was decent though understaffed, and our server was very friendly! Trojan Patio definitely meets expectations for a local breakfast diner. The grill is visible, and no, it doesn't look like strict cleanliness is the first priority (but let's be real, that adds flavor right?) The menu had many options, and adults and children alike were equally satisfied with our meals. The coffee was good and served quickly. Really my only complaint is around the cramped space, which I realize is hard for them to correct. It's a great local dive for breakfast and with more space, I can imagine they would thrive! We're rarely in Sparta, but would not hesitate to return next time we're up there.

The tomato soup and marsala chicken delicious was delicious. The staff is friendly and our meals…read morewere served quickly. I look forward to this meal again and again at Crave!

The ambiance is a little dingy but my server was helpful and thoughtful. The thing I was most…read morelooking forward to was a dud (peanut butter pie), but the caprese salad was fresh and flavorful and the Alfredo made vegetarian was full of wonderfully smoky vegetables.

The Bluffs Restaurant seemed like the perfect place for my celebratory lunch after making it to…read moreAlleghany County, my last county in the state. Bluffs is a historic restaurant located at milepost 241 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It opened in 1949 and was the first dining establishment on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The restaurant closed in 2010, but funds were raised to renovate and reopen it in 2021. Things needed to get up to code, and the kitchen needed to be modernized. But they made sure to keep the dining area as it was back in 1949. They kept the retro lunch counter and cigarette machine. The green-and-white checkered floor was preserved, and the restaurant has wooden tables. They went for a rustic style with high ceilings, exposed wooden boards, sturdy beams, and low-hanging vintage lights. The goal during the New Deal Era was for it to blend in with the Appalachian landscape. Then Hurricane Helene hit in September 2024, and the whole parkway was closed due to landslides, fallen trees and infrastructure damage. Eight miles of the parkway reopened in September 2025, and Bluffs could reopen. The restaurant is currently open Thursdays through Sundays, so plan accordingly. Reservations are not taken, and it is walk-in only. I had to wait for a table as I didn't want to sit at the bar. My table was ready early, and the host came looking for me nearby at the Parkway gift shop. I thought that was really sweet. Service here was spot on, and everyone was so friendly. I ordered the NC Mountain trout as I wasn't going to be able to get that anywhere else. It is a locally sourced fish and came from the Blue Ridge streams. It had a pecan crust that was tasty too. I chose the baked apples for my side, and some rice, veggies and cornbread came with it too. It was filling, but I was ready to try the peach cobbler. They didn't have peach cobbler by itself, but the version they had came with blackberries and peaches. I was taken aback by it at first, as it looked like cake and not the cobbler I was familiar with. But it is an Appalachian technique, or "lazy man's cobbler," in which the wet batter rises through the fruit as it bakes, creating a soft, cake-like structure. The flavors were good, and I enjoyed the fruit in it. Eating heritage trout surrounded by the historic 1949 decor was the absolute perfect way to toast my final North Carolina county! Completing all 100 counties has been an unforgettable journey, and I couldn't have picked a more perfect or historic landmark to cross the finish line.

While the hostess was super kind and helpful. The rest of the staff was not as welcoming. Our food…read morecame out cold. And it seemed to take a very long time for others to receive their food. One older gentleman kindly asked about his pie he was waiting on and the server was quite rude and it took another 20 min or so to get it. He was very patient but the overall food and atmosphere is why I can't give a great rating. The corn hole and games look very inviting. However the food and over all atmosphere don't match the beautiful outdoor setting.

Small town charm meets big city cuisine, in a rustic, vintage building. Service was outstanding,…read moreas were the drinks and food. The hardest part was choosing a drink from the aptly named, southern inspired menu. Should I have the Hell in a Handbasket, Mama's Switch, or a That'll do Pig? You can't go wrong. Sized were much larger than expected and priced far below similar type restaurants we have patronized in larger towns. For dinner, I had the filet, medium rare, and it was perfectly seasoned and cooked. That shouldn't make a restaurant stand out, but based on recent experiences, it was a delight. Dessert was a hot bread pudding accompanied by vanilla ice cream. Superb. Stop by this gem of a place if you are in the area. Lots of cute shops nearby, too.

2026 June 17, 18:03; Elkin NC…read more Parking - 2 Downtown street parking is hit and miss. Location - 4 Prime location for walking downtown Decor/Ambiance - 3 rustic Customer Service - 4 much improved Pricing - 2 / 3 based on surrounding it is pricey, especially in this economy. However, the food is very good. Food Flavor - Presentation - Product Variety - 2 few selections. However, the selections seem targeted to offer a spectrum of flavors. Restrooms - Cleanliness- 4 very clean and orderly Seating- 3 limited,, but may be adequate depending on the evening. Time To Order - 4 quick to take our orders Time To Food Arrival - 3 average Conceal Carry Allowed - no signage This is a return for us. Time to see what has improved and if there are any areas that have slipped. The service has improved and I found it to be very pleasant and professional. The food flavors are still well prepared and Amazing!

On vacation at Sugar Mountain over Memorial Day Weekend and I got a craving for a steak. My wife…read moreand I left the kids at the condo and snuck away to have dinner at Stonewalls. Without reservations we were seated outside without a wait, I'd recommend making a reservation though. We split a NY Strip medium, a baked potato with all the fixings, & creamed spinach. I opted to top the steak with blue cheese butter and sauteed mushrooms. It hit the spot.... Perfectly. Looking forward to our next opportunity to sneak away from the kids and have a steak at Stonewalls.

Stonewalls Restaurant was one of the more pleasant surprises during my time in Banner Elk. It's a…read morebeautiful restaurant, and I had been looking forward to dining there for quite some time. From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive. The atmosphere, however, felt a little mixed. The restaurant seemed to have two distinct personalities. The newer side, where the bar is located, felt polished and cohesive, while the older dining room--where we were seated because it had more availability--felt like it hadn't quite received the same attention. The lighting on that side of the restaurant was particularly harsh, which made the dining room feel less intimate than it could have been. Since it's also the larger and busier dining space, I think small touches like candles on the tables or softer lighting would go a long way toward creating a warmer, more personal atmosphere. I also noticed an interesting contrast between the beautiful leather-bound menus and some of the furniture and wall décor, which felt more reminiscent of a hotel dining room than the upscale mountain restaurant the food suggested. Thankfully, the meal more than made up for those observations. I ordered the wild mushroom pasta with lobster, and it was the standout dish of the evening. The pasta was rich without feeling heavy, the mushrooms added wonderful depth, and the lobster was cooked beautifully. It's a dish I'd gladly order again. My boyfriend ordered a steak, which he thoroughly enjoyed. We also started with the escargot and the crab cakes. The escargot, while not quite on the level of some traditional French restaurants I've visited, was still very well prepared and enjoyable. The crab cakes were outstanding--full of crab, nicely seasoned, and easily one of the best appetizers of the meal. Our only complaint was that there was only one crab cake on the plate; we both found ourselves wishing there had been another. Overall, Stonewalls Restaurant delivered an excellent meal with genuinely welcoming service. While I'd love to see the older dining room updated to better match the quality of the cuisine, the food alone makes it well worth a visit if you're in Banner Elk.