Went with a friend and we both thought our ice cream was just okay. I know it's in a touristy area…read morebut a bit overpriced for the portion size. It wasn't super busy when we came in but the two young ladies behind the counter were definitely eager to get us in and out. Not the warmest or most welcoming of customer service. They do have a nice selection of flavors to choose from though and they have a coffee menu as well. Love that's it's family owned. Be prepared for no seating available indoor or outdoor but it's a nice area that's walkable with other stuff to do.

So maybe it was just an off day but customer service wasn't very warm or friendly. My mom and I…read morecame here today to grab some coffees and they were good. I got a cinnamon bun latte and my mom ordered a lavender coffee. Both were good. Wasn't super pricey, we got two cups that were medium sized for $12.00, not bad for a touristy area. The place was clean and decorated cute, the coffee was good and pretty affordable, but 3 stars because both staff members were not very friendly and almost seemed like we were bothering them by coming in. Again, hopefully it was just an off day, but customer service definitely goes a long way, especially for people visiting out of town. I do recommend stopping by here to try coffee, lots of variety in their menu with flavors, and all the different milk options you can think of. :)

Just wanted to give a shout out to our server last night Aden. Supposedly this was his first night…read moreat Banner elk Café. They were shorthanded and he did an awesome job. Very attentive, very personable. Thank you for the great service. We love the Banner Café. Also shout out to Manager Anna. She was making sure everybody was taken care of last night. Thank you. Nick & Tim Whitzel

This was our first day in the area so we stopped in this place. I have to say that when we were…read morefirst seated and looked around I wasn't too sure if I wanted to stay. It was old where we were sitting, and everything could use a deep cleaning. But since we were tired and hungry we stayed. Despite the surroundings I'm glad we did. I had the tastiest margarita pizza. The crust was perfection and the flavor was outrageously good. My husband really enjoyed his Reuben sandwich. He had fries with his sandwich. Overall it was a great experience!! Our server was friendly and checked on us several times. This place has excellent potential as far as the food is concerned. They just need to clean up a bit and it would be a lot more appealing.

My husband and I had dinner with our best friends on Tuesday, August 25, at 5pm and BENNETT was our…read morewaiter. He was an excellent server, very professional young man and extremely accommodating. He did an EXCELLENT job and the food was OUTSTANDING!! We will definitely dine there again!!

Fine dining in the mountains, and some of the best dishes and food at this elevation!…read more This place hits on all levels if you're in the mood for a great evening out. Elegant inside and out, friendly service and top notch food. We sat at the bar and our bartender took care of us all evening. Had one of the best old fashioned's in the area. He knows his stuff! The food was fine dining at its best. A garlic buttered escargot with puff pastry just melts in your mouth. Lobster bisque full of flavor and full of, well, lobster, and a ton of it. I have to say, the extra touch to the tasty French onion soup was a talking point all evening...it came with dedicated scissors so you could cut the cheese. What an amazing touch. And they sure did help lol. The center cut medium rare filet mignon paired with some frites was definitely the showstopper this evening. Thick, tender and juicy...one of the best steaks on all levels. Whenever we're in town and want an elegant evening out, this is the spot!

Sorrento's never fails is. Whether it's been a couple months or a whole year before we make it…read moreback to Banner Elk, Sorrento's is always our go-to place for dinner. Food is excellent and service is unmatched. Always a highlight of our trip.

We arrived at Sorrento's, our first time in Banner Elk, famished after a very long 7-hour drive…read more avoiding fast food. With no reservation they were kind enough to give us a table outside at 6pm, peak dinner time. We really were just anxious to eat some good Italian. The service and attention were great. Lindsay the waitress was amazing. And the place is beautiful as the people eating there. But here is where it gets a little off. Chicken Piccata is Chicken Piccata in every Italian eatery (look up the recipe)... always perhaps with variation, of course. But I should have read the description better and that's my bad because I was just anxious to eat and I did not get any such sort of traditional Chicken piccata! It wasn't a bad dish, but it was something that I never would have ordered if they had called it something else! Sautéed Chicken in wine and lemon sauce and some creamy fettuccine-type sauce on a bed of mashed potatoes (I hate potatoes, especially mashed) with veggies is so off the mark that I left full (because I was too hungry to complain), but disappointed. I also am no fan of sautéed chicken! Boring! For that dish I paid $30+ I could throw that together at home for much less, but real piccata takes more effort. That's why I ordered it! My wife's spaghetti and meatballs was more affordable but also a bit of a mystery. Great, tender meatballs, true, but the spaghetti was served in tiny pieces as if they were crumbled before boiling! Wtf! Not long strands that you can roll on your fork, but small cut strands?!? And the gravy tasted like a can of Italian chopped tomatoes were poured right out of the can, heated and served. That's not Sunday gravy! Wtf? Yeah, after all these years eating Italian in so many restaurants, I'm not sure why this meal was so off the beaten path. I was lazy, did not read the description and trusted the name of the dish. And, to my horror got mashed potatoes which I couldn't eat. The beer and wine were not pricey, though. And the bread was the best part of the meal. Sorry guys. Don't serve hotdogs and call it steak, if you know what I mean.

Great selection and cheapest prices in town. Make sure you use your mvp card! I have only been here…read moreprobably 7x so the minimal groceries and already saved over $30!

My wife and I were skiing at Sugar Mountain and needed to buy a few groceries and other items. We…read morewere happy to find the Food Line close to our rental. The place was clean and well stocked, and the workers were friendly and helpful.

This is not my local grocery store. We stopped here while on vacation to grab food for our stay…read more They were out of things that we were looking for. Maybe we caught them before a delivery? I would pay close attention to any meat that you buy. Most meat had the "manager special" sticker on them since they were close to their expiration date. They did have self check out lines which was nice. There are also nice mountain views from this location.

This was a very nice Food Lion, and the prices were fantastic! They had a great produce selection…read moreand several flavors of Polar seltzer water. There were other mixers and all the regular sodas, chips, etc. We didn't need many items but we enjoyed the clean atmosphere and fair prices. The store was a bit overcrowded, and there were a few boxes of produce that hadn't been put on the shelves. That's the only reason for the 4 stars rather than 5. To their credit, they had several checkout lanes open and seemed to be focusing on the customers. So hopefully once the rush settled the boxes of jalapeños and potatoes were cleared quickly.

I'm going to let the pictures speak for themselves here. If you're a quick Yelp scroller, take a…read moremoment and slow down and see the pics for this one. Fine dining at its finest! If you want a Michelin caliber trained executive chef...you have it here. Or you crave an amazing patio situated above a creek with deer eating alongside you...yep, here as well. Or you're a foodie in the mood for a memorable evening with one of the Southwest's most distinguished restaurants putting out exquisite dishes...then you've come to the right place. An "Amuse Bouche" not part of the dedicated menu with a crab cake, crème fraiche and caviar on top? You guessed it...it's here as well. Melt like butter blackened cod, bread service with layered and herb infused butter, tender tuna tartare, melt in your mouth osso bucco with homemade gnudi, the list goes on and on. Farm to table with top of the line ingredients that you can see, smell and taste. Add in artistic creativity...food for all the senses here. And hands down some of the best service out there. Sommeliers checking in on you, managers roaming, water glass never gets below half full, 8 servers at once serving a table of 8 all in sync and at the exact same time... I could write a novel of this place and it wouldn't do it justice. Take a look at the pics, make reservations in advance and plan a trip up here just for this. If you're a foodie lover who experiences food instead of just eating it, this is your place.

After 20+ years of going here Anita Greene and Bill Greene still have the very best restaurant in…read morewestern North Carolina! Yes the meal is a bit more expensive than 20 years ago but what is not more expensive these days. One thing for sure is that a meal at Artisinal will be spectacular and memorable. Service from our Romanian young lady was impeccable and each of our 4 appetizers, meals and deserts was perfectly prepared and fabulous. Wine list is extensive and ranges from $50 to $1,000+. Must make reservations well in advance but it is worth the wait.

After a camping trip, this was the perfect hot breakfast option!…read moreHonestly have never tried their chicken biscuits before, but it was perfect and delicious. As always, the best coffee for the best price.

Food was great, but the service was unprofessional. When I pulled up to the window to get my…read morechange, the worker goes, "Ya'll really wanted ya'll fucking Mac Donald's". Terrible ambiance. Do better. "Nibbalations 20 30"

We love coming to this Lowe's. First of all you can order a glass of wine and sip while you shop…read more My husband loves their fresh-baked muffins and I love the staff, always friendly. To top it off, their cart returns look like little green houses with fresh flower boxes on the sides.

Great prices, food and service. We are from Fort Mill SC and have a condo up in Reserve 2 on Sugar…read moreMountain and visiting here often. We use Lowes Food for our grocery supplies as one of our most popular suppliers.

One of the more popular places in the area. A lot of folks will ski for the day and then end up…read morehere. It's a casual joint. It gets really full though. They have a lower level that has tables and its more family friendly down there. Also- you can see the huge cases of cakes down there. Wow! We went twice during our week there. Once for dinner and once for lunch. Everything I ate was good. I enjoyed my burger. The mussels were great. And the meatloaf- who doesn't love meatloaf? I asked for mg baked potato "naked" but it was so loud in there, he thought I said "bacon"! Too funny. So you will see my pic with a TON of bacon bits. Service is good. While you're waiting for a table you can line up at the corner of the bar and get drinks. Not much standing room and watch out for servers running through with entrees. Food comes out pretty fast. Servings are huge- a lot of people share. We got a bunch of apps and I had to take my food home! I was too full to finish it. Everything is reasonably priced. They have their own parking lot and then there's a bigger one just across the street.

The banner elk cafe shares the same kitchen as the lodge. We were sat immediately in the lodge area…read morewhich was very cozy. Our server was very helpful explaining the two menus they have. They have something for everyone. The lunch special open faced turkey sandwich was at least three portions and so tasty. The turkey was cooked to perfect and the sandwich bread they used reminded me of a lobster roll. The blacken chicken sandwich was also cooked wonderfully and well seasoned with a great spicy sauce. The sweetness of the potato fries were nice to balance out the heat from the chicken. I will definitely return to this place for a great brunch/lunch spot!