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.

One of our favorite locally-owned restaurants! They're got the best Italian food! The Salmon…read moreFlorentine is amazing, as is their Byrne Special Cannelloni! Their pizza's and calzone's are some of the very best in the Tri-Cities area! Amal, who runs the restaurant, is an incredible man - super friendly and a great businessman! Don't dare overlook this gem of a restaurant!! You'll be so happy that you've eaten here! Oh yes, and their bread, served before the meal, is off-the-chain!!

Needs to improve quality, quantity and wait time to match the prices. Was brought to eat here for…read moreMother's Day. (I usually don't comment on gift meals unless it's positive.) It was early afternoon and busy, so we sat at the bar to save time. When we looked at the menu, we thought everything looked pricey but figured it would be worth it. We ordered the namesake dishes: the Chicken Bella Vita for me and the Veal Bella Vita for my husband. Wait staff was very nice and indicated it was a good choice. We also ordered a bottle of wine (way overpriced for what it was). The bread and the extra olive oil dip we ordered were delicious, as were the salads.Then we waited. And waited. Over an hour after finishing our salads, the entrees finally arrived. I'm patient with holiday crowds, but no place should take this long. When the food arrived, I was not impressed by the portions for a $25.99 entree, but I hoped the taste would make up for it. It didn't. There was no taste at all! It was supposed to be a champagne sauce, but it tasted like flavorless biscuit gravy with no salt--and no cheese was offered to help it out. My 'Bella Vita' plate had only about 2 bites of chicken, 3 shrimp, and a few pieces of artichoke with some sun-dried tomatoes. I get that poor planning can make a holiday meal prep a challenge, but we paid full price--over $100 for two people before tip. We won't be returning.

Absolutely loved this little wine spot tucked away in Blowing Rock. All my friends were shopping…read moretil they dropped and I opted for a wine break. I was delighted by the white sangria which was cold and refreshing. I didn't ask what was in it (silly me) but it tasted like Chardonnay. The atmosphere was super relaxing. I sat back in a big, comfy chair, the kind you sink down into, and sipped my sangria. There were two servers running the place and keeping up other the many other patrons that stopped by. Super nice and got the job done well!

Sweet little wine shop in downtown Blowing Rock that has a huge selection of wines to pick from. We…read moredid a flight, the sweet one, and every wine was really good, although my favorite was the blueberry. We were greeted as soon as we walked in. When we brought the flight to our table, he gave a quick overview of each wine and flavor to expect. Each tasted exactly as he described! The selection to pick from is massive, but they are there to help you pick the right one for you.

Make a reservation or you will have to wait a while! They say they're known for the steaks, but…read morethey were not quality. We should've believed previous reviews about steaks. We got bone in ribeye (tough & had lots of gristle) & filet (tough & undercooked). For the price of these steaks you'd think they'd be much better. Also, be prepared to sit for 2 hours from drinks to meal (no appetizers or desserts). On a positive note, The Dylan drink was amazing.

Never have I look at the bill at the end of a meal and thought "This cant be my bill, we enjoyed it…read moresoo much vs this lower price than we expected". I immediately double checked, and it was mine. This is a nice smaller gem of a nice resturant, my drink "The Dylan" was an experience, flaming smoke chips i blew out, they put my glass over the smoke, then poured in the drink. My family was wondering how much that would cost, I didn't care it was good... found out at end it was just $15, if I knew I would have ordered alot more. Pork belly scallops were very good but the 2 scallops seemed like one cut on half but the sauce made up for it, and the pork was great. Lemon sorbet palette cleanser was so good people in my group asked for it for dessert as well Lobster bisque was one of the better ones I have had anywhere. Multiple people ordered filets with different finishing sauces, everyone liked theirs. I ordered the porterhouse and enjoyed every bite. Wish I lived closer, definitely worth the trip

I stopped here as I had some time before meeting family at where we were staying. Cute winery and…read morethe tasting was less than $10 (including a glass). I do wish there was more information on the tasting sheet about what grapes were used in each of the wines or at least some tasting notes. The ladies working were nice but they just poured the wine and gave me the name of it. I would have liked to know just a bit more. I did end up having a glass of wine and I also bought a bottle and some cheese to take home.

Their manager, Amber, is fabulous! I highly recommend you to stop by their seasonal pumpkin wine…read moreand orange honey apple cider!!! It's fabulous and their meat/cheese choices are a thumb up! You will not be dispoannted by their services. It was a nice ladies day out and just recharge ourselves. Check this place out!

We tried to get a table here almost every day of our 5-day trip, but it was packed! We finally…read moresmartened up and called a day ahead for a reservation. It might have just been the holiday rush, but I always figure "busy means good," so my expectations were high--and The Local didn't disappoint. We started with the nachos; they were delicious, though I do wish they came with a bit more meat. For mains, the burger was outstanding--probably one of the best we've had in the entire area. We also ordered the Brazilian steak, which was cooked perfectly and came with great plantains. The quinoa with tofu was good, too, though it was a little dry and would have been perfect with a sauce. The service really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and refilled my water at least four times without me asking. Great ambiance and an all-around good experience. Definitely worth the wait!

I was visiting my son in Boone, as we move him into college... Ordered the wings, I had what I…read morebelieve was a blackened goat cheese, and fig burger with caramelized onions, which was off the charts, my son had the Salmon. Ratings- He gave the salmon a seven I give my Burger a nine, and the wings were about a seven(dry rub). That said, sitting at the bar was absolutely a treat... Erin was fantastic. Will 100% return and this is definitely a spot not to be missed. Also fantastic beer selection!!!

A business colleague and I returned to the Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City, Tennessee after a late…read moremeeting in town, expecting to arrive about 15 minutes before the kitchen closed following a 30 minute drive. Wanting to be considerate of the staff, I called ahead to see if we could place an order in advance without causing them to stay open longer than necessary. Alecia, the restaurant manager, handled the call with both professionalism and thoughtful attention. After asking about our expected arrival time, she explained that she would time the preparation of the order so the food would be served hot and at its best quality when we arrived. She also informed us that Zack in the bar would assist us since the bar remained open later. Her approach reflected a clear commitment to both customer service and the integrity of their dining experience. Upon arrival, everything was exactly as described. Alecia ensured our order was ready and confirmed that Zack would take care of us going forward. Both Alecia and Zack were courteous, attentive, and genuinely friendly throughout the interaction. Their efforts stood out in a time when exceptional service can feel uncommon. I would confidently recommend The Carnegie Hotel and Wellington's to others based on the level of care and professionalism demonstrated by their staff.

I've stayed at this hotel about three times in the last year and will stay there every time I need…read moreto go to ETSU for my daughter. we really enjoy this hotel and restaurant. We've ordered room service and I've also eaten at the bar. The bar has Great ambience with a fireplace and very nice architectural features. It also has tables where you can sit and eat. As for the food, the breakfast is good , for dinner, the Pork chop is phenomenal, the airline chicken is very, very good, but the deconstructed Wellington was disappointing. Burger is pretty good too. Friendly and helpful staff. I love this hotel.

Went there for first time today and was blown away. Food was incredible. Great flavors with some…read moreunique twists on traditional recipes. If you're a guacamole fan, good googly goo, do not go there without ordering! The soup beans were beyond incredible and I hate beans! Also has a very respectable list of calls at the bar. In spite of this, wife talked me in to a sissy drink aka A pink fruity margarita that was so tasty, I had to order a second one. Top notch staff and our waitress gave us Tier 1 service! Easily the best restaurant in Kingsport and arguably Top 5 in the entire Tri-Cities area.

Burned food, overpriced food, rude management. Chicken shouldn't be burned and 13 dollars. Pick a…read morestruggle.