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.

Very nice atmosphere. We sat outside and enjoyed a very pleasant evening. The wait staff was…read moreawesome and very attentive. The food was outstanding! You must visit this little jewel in Hickory. Highly recommend

last night we had a great dinner. The only missing item was good bread that you could dip into your…read moreItalian sauce. I have never been to an Italian restaurant that does not serve bread. very disappointing. We ordered the garlic bread on the menu not the same. hope they consider adding this so I will come back and eat the delicious pasta or I can run to Lowe's and grab a baguette to bring.

Literally the best downtown shop! The sweetest owner! Yummy whole coffee beans, candles, bags,…read moredecor, and huge selection of wine! Great descriptions of each wine offered. Special events also! Love this place

The shop recently changed ownership. So worried about how the atmosphere would be. Laura and Jim,…read morethe new owners are amazing. They have not only kept a good thing going but made it even better. The Friday tastings are awesome and the charcuterie boards a delight ! We will definitely be back!

Great drinks. Great atmosphere. Great prices. They have karaoke and live bands and food trucks here.read more

Great addition to Maiden! Drinks are super good made just right. Hometown atmosphere with friendly…read morestaff. They have food trucks out front most nights it seems and looks like they have live music pretty often.

Beautiful restaurant. The most amazing food. Our service was a little off however I enjoyed the…read moreexperience. I am assuming with the crowd, might have been a little to navigate with the wine tasting. Etc. When I say the best goat dip cheese ever!!!!

My friends & I met here on Friday afternoon for a drink & some bites. First, I want to say that I…read moreloved the vibe & decor. They offer a variety of seating options from the bar to tables to couches, as well as a patio out back. We started off at the bar for a drink. I tried to order a couple of beers they happened to be out of so I settled on the Mango Wine slushie, which was huge & had such a good flavor. We then ordered a couple of Flatbreads & Goat Cheese Dip that everyone loved. The rest of their menu looked amazing as well so I want to go back & try a variety. It was very laid back environment. We were there early so it was not too busy. We noticed a lot more people trickling in as a musician was setting up for live music. Do not be fooled by all of the work downtown - the roads are navigable & there is plenty of parking nearby!

First night in blowing rock we got a rez here. Such a beautiful inn and restaurant and great…read moreservice. I had the halibut and chose acorn squash (all entrees come with mashed potatoes too). Delicious! One got steak au poivre and it was highly peppered but so tasty. One got steak and crab cake. One got Parmesan crusted chicken. Everything was so good! We brought home their signature banana cream pie and a peanut butter pie. Both great!

Make reservations months in advance for this gem! Located in an old stone manor, the Best Cellar is…read morethe best restaurant in Blowing Rock! The rack of lamb and buttermilk chicken are some of my favorites. The staff are very professional and seem to continue working there for years. The renovated the gathering area to make a rustic, yet upscale bar. Parking is not a problem because they offer valet.

What a wonderful restaurant!! I was recently visiting Hickory and this was the best place I ate…read more The restaurant decor is inviting and elegant, and enhances the dining experience. Even when crowded, the spacing of the tables and overall layout ensured it never got too loud. The food was amazing!! My mom and I split several tapas, my favorite was probably the green beans! Everything we had was delicious- the paella, the charred green beans, the grilled Caesar. The cocktails were also really good and worth treating yourself. If you can, save room for dessert! They had a nice range on their dessert menu and I gobbled up the pot de crème. Our waiter was fantastic, checked on us throughout the meal, kept our waters full and made sure we had what we needed. Also, the bathroom smelled AMAZING. This may seen a little silly to include, but they had some fresh lilies in there which made the whole bathroom smell lovely (and I'm sure cover all the less pleasant usual bathroom smells ). Just a really nice detail. You can tell how much thought and attention is put into this restaurant, from the food, to the layout, to the service. Everything is given real care. This place is a gem. We will absolutely be back!

Boca is one of those restaurants that I had wanted to try growing up, but I never did because it…read morewas a bit out of my price range. That said, I finally got the opportunity to try it. It is known as a Spanish and Mediterranean restaurant that serves various tapas. There is a lot of indoor seating as well as some outdoor seating, which is decorated elegantly. The ambiance is moody and somewhat upscale for a small town. I found the service to be solid. My friend and I got the Bruschetta Whipped Ricotta, Shrimp Tacos, Moroccan Chicken Tagine, Argentinian Roast Pork Sliders, and Bourbon Pecan Pie. In terms of the tapas, the Moroccan Chicken Tagine was delicious! It is a hearty and herby stew with shredded chicken that comes with this (complimentary?) warm and fluffy bread to dip into the stew. I was disappointed in the Bruschetta Whipped Ricotta. While the pita chip by itself was good, the toppings of sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke, and herbs on it made it taste more like a slice of pizza with tomato sauce. The Shrimp Tacos were decent. I could tell that the shrimp was seasoned, potentially a bit overseasoned, and the chipotle aioli gave it a good taste. The best dish for me was the Bourbon Pecan Pie. It came out piping hot but when paired with the vanilla ice cream, it melted in my mouth. I also did not find it too sweet, which was a plus for me! Overall, I think Boca is a lovely spot for a date night. The food leaves more to be wanted though, especially when basing items off of Moroccan and Spanish flavors. I am also biased coming from a larger city where this type of food was popular and readily available. I would probably rate this spot a 3.75/5 stars if I could.

This is a great place to eat in Blowing Rock. I always get the fried asparagus with their wonderful…read moreRanch dressing. Talk about a wonderful appetizer! I usually get a soup and salad combo because their soup is so truly fantastic I have never been disappointed. They have some nice salads as well. Also, their Rueben sandwich is out of this world. Service is always great and the restaurant is nice with booths and good lighting.

Service was great. location and vibe was awesome. we ate on the back patio. The tomato bisque as a…read moreside was the best food there. Flawless actually. The monte cristo was good. The salmon stack was not. But that may be just personal preference. I felt they were under cooked and the fish taste stood out way more than I was hoping for. Would go back and try something else though.

Perfect! Perfect service and perfect meal! Shrimp cocktail, soup, salmon in salad bowl, and bonus…read moredessert amazing! And good portion of wine too!

Highly recommend the tenderloin. Great flavor even though we sent it back once because it arrived…read morerare instead of medium. The crab cake is spectacularly awful. Doesn't have the taste, smell, or texture of crab or even seafood. Or any other protein I've tried. It was brown and mushy. Never eaten cat food but I imagine that this is how it might be if it was dressed up like food for humans. Maybe the rest of the menu is great. Crab cakes as is should not be on it.

Saw a dozen bikes in parking lot normally indicates great music cold beer and food. So i Stopped…read morehere for a beer on our way back to Hickory friendly bartender with some good craft options out side patio is gravel with a few tables. Im giving a 5 on the live music and friendly bartender. They have a few tvs up with sports games. Its a simple bar with tvs live music at night and few pub food options.

Good choice of beer - served in the cheapest plastic cups-uninspiring. unfortunately I could see…read morethe food handlers in the "kitchen". Fast food prep with no obvious attempt to be sanitary or in any way proper food service. I dont need to see a menu when the person behind the window licks his fingers clean. I know a good chef will always taste their food-this wasnt that at all. Gross!!