What a wonderful meal we had here! The servers were so friendly and efficient!…read more Hubby had the white fish with cabbage, collards, hush puppies and tots for $16-he ate every last bite! It was tasty. I had the hamburger steak, the lunch portion, $11 with collards and mashed potatoes and I, too, ate every bite! It hit the spot. The food was home cooked style and worth every penny!

Nice casual place to grab something to eat after cycling the VA Creeper Trail. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised to see some healthy-ish menu items- grilled chicken and grilled shrimp with three sides of veggies. The shrimp was heavily seasoned and the grilled cabbage was oily, but the grilled chicken and other bean sides were good. Service was prompt and friendly. Prices were reasonable.

Great little place for country style breakfast and food. Great service and cozy. Don't let the…read moreplain front put you off It's really nice inside. Everything was well made. I had pancakes, cooked apples, hash browns, scrambled eggs, bacon, and biscuits and gravy. Next door they also sell a ton of little Debbie sweets if you're into that.

Always good food! Always good service! Always reasonable! Always friendly! I still recommend it…read morehighly!

The food drinks and waitress was sweet and took our picture…read more We had just appetiser's focaccia bread, spinach cheese dip and chips.

Dined there once, sat outside on their lovely patio. Good selection of mid level wines. Mahi mahi…read morewith couscous entre was solid. Pleasant dinner altho not life changing.

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!

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.

When you are greeted by a smiling friendly staff member you know the night will be good. Our first…read morevisit to "the Possum". It feels and looks like your little neighborhood pub. The menu is concise but varied and we were surprised at the vegan/vegetarian/gluten free noted choices We tried the huge crispy onion rings, the soup of the week, the fish and chips and the ploughman's lunch. I would recommend all of them and especially when washed down with a Guinness. Ask for the special sauces to dip your chips - curry and a great tartar sauce. The kitchen seems to enjoy fixing interesting takes on traditional dishes also so trust them and see how it goes. You'll be happy.

Great Service, Cool Ambience, Nice Adult Beverage Choices!! Will definitely be back to try some…read morefood!!

Had a Birthday dinner here while visiting Abingdon and it seemed a few others had too! Had a…read morebirthday song from the Mayor! Food was overall very good. Our group especially liked the escargot, Brie bread, lamb and fish. The prime rib and crab cake were ok. Salad dressing I had the garlic Parmesan deserved a shout out too. There were unique cocktails and mocktails. Good service in a unique setting that I can recommend.

We had a nice dinner at The Tavern in Abingdon. The cozy atmosphere and rich history make it a…read moreunique place to dine, and Carly provided excellent, attentive service throughout our meal. They start you off with fresh bread and a delicious flavored butter, which was a great touch. Also had the escargot. We ordered the filet mignon and the chicken, both served with a house mixed greens salad. Everything was well prepared and enjoyable, though the food didn't quite wow us for the price. Overall, it's a solid spot if you're looking for good food, friendly service, and a charming historic setting.

The place is VERY nice and clean. My waiter quickly seated and served me. Very nice young man who…read morebrought my 2 hotdogs, baked beans and Cole slaw pronto! I also had the same order to go to take to my son. Hotdogs were good, those baked beans, MAGNIFICENT!~ And my son swears that was the best cole slaw he had ever eaten! They also have a very nicely decorated outside area, The Terrace, where you can enjoy your meal. The price, including tip for 2 people was low for the amount and great quality!! To me, the best thing is, this little gem is under a mile from my son's house. Definitely, but, definitely will return to this Hidden Gem!!!!

This is a hidden gem, Hidden off Main Street in the back parking lot…read more Food was made to order and was fresh and hot. Steak and gravy was good and plenty. Green beans, and Mac and cheese was also good. Eat half and took other home. Clean, and fast . Waiter was rood but made up at end. We will go back for the daily specials. Great value . Price are right!

After a hike in Graystone Mountain we can in for lunch. We were a party of 7 and the waitress was…read morevery nice. We order 5 appetizers and they came out quick and hot. They have Pepsi products and which are not my favorite but the chili cheese fries made up for it. Dont pass this little mom and pop restaurant. It worth the stop

Cute place in remote area. Good food and fast service. I had the veggie omelet. Veggies were fresh…read more Also had biscuit and gravy. Yummy. Jim had the double deal. He said everything was great. Would stop in again.

Super friendly and personal service. Fried grits were amazing (never had it before). Ordered the…read moreorange chicken wasn't was I thought it was when I ordered it. It was better!! Decent portion. When I am back in the area next year, i'll be back!.

They say this is a "unique" experience... I might say weird. The dining room is an interesting…read morefrontier, colonial vibe. The "garden" and out buildings are hard to describe... kind of a House of Blues meets the Sanford and Son junkyard. We couldn't decide if it is perpetually dilapidated or under renovation or if this is Appalachian-chic. The food was not bad. The food was not good. I thought it seemed kind of institutional, like plated cafeteria food. My wife correctly observed that it just seemed pre-fab, like from Sysco or Schwan's. Our waitress was perky and friendly and did a fine job. The hostess at check-in was more personality-free. Glad we went. Once is enough.