Huge selection of hot and cold subs and plenty more. GREAT…read moremeatball sub, and the fries are friggin awesome too. I'm glad I went fries over tots for once in my life! Would recommend!

This by far is the best sandwich shop in town. I'm always delighted with the service that I receive…read moreit's family owned family operated. I received the chicken bacon ranch sub. I've also had three or four different options at this location, but I would recommend anybody around looking for lunch to please check this place out. It's on 10th St. here in Irwin.

I stopped at The Red Fork in downtown Erwin while traveling from Atlanta to Northeast Tennessee for…read morea funeral, and I cannot say enough about the exceptional experience I had. I was traveling with my dog, who was a bit on edge from the long road trip and barked sporadically whenever people left the restaurant. Despite this, Aiden, my server, welcomed us with genuine kindness and patience. He was gracious, attentive, and completely unfazed by my dog's nerves, which made an already difficult day feel a little lighter. Because I was dining with my dog, I waited outside until the owner noticed me through the glass door. He immediately came out, warmly apologized for not seeing me sooner, and made sure we were comfortable. The apology was unnecessary -- if anything, it was definitely too cold to be dining outdoors, but I had no other option. Their hospitality made all the difference. As someone who lives in Atlanta, has dined at many excellent restaurants, and even wrote food reviews early in my career, I was genuinely blown away by the quality of the food. The wedge salad at The Red Fork is, without exaggeration, the best I have ever had. The fresh herbs, homemade dressing, and the addition of pickled onions created a layered, unexpected, and absolutely delicious flavor profile. I also loved the whipped pimento cheese served with what appeared to be homemade crackers and locally sourced chowchow. It was delightful -- one of those memorable bites you think about later. Their beer selection is also thoughtfully curated, representing a well‑balanced mix of local and regional craft brews -- IPAs, sours, lagers, and more. It's clear that care goes into every detail of the menu and beverage offerings, all locally sourced and seasonally influenced. I honestly can't believe such an outstanding restaurant exists in my hometown Tri‑Cities area. Between the exceptional food, the warm hospitality from both Aiden and the owner, and the overall welcoming atmosphere, The Red Fork provided the perfect end to a long and emotional day of travel. I will absolutely return, and I highly recommend it to anyone passing through or living nearby.

Had a great meal here with my mother while I was in town visiting. The staff looks young but they…read morewere real professionals. Food was delicious and well plated. Erwin has a real gem here.

The Pizza is great, but the Spaghetti is my favorite meal there. Nice dining room, friendly staff.read more

You know this is my number one go to place for pizza when I'm in Irwin. I love the home cooking…read morelove the fresh ingredients. I love the easy In-N-Out style. If you order correctly, the vibe is nice and simple which is what I appreciate you. Just gotta plan ahead and you can enjoy yourself a nice pizza.

Located just off the Erwin highway, it's easy to find. There is a small sign at the road entrance,…read morebut the two red buildings are easier to see. The one closest to the road is the covered eating area with the other being the deli. Parking is on a half paved, half gravel lot in front of the buildings. The parking spaces are not marked and I did not see a designated handicapped space. There is a nice ramp going into the deli to make entering easier. Walking in, the ordering counter is directly in front. There is a meat and cheese cooler to the left and a pie/ cake cooler (which also holds the drinks) to the right. This area is small so can get crowded. The only menu on the wall was for the meat and cheese deli items. The prepared foodi menu is on the ordering counter, although they seem to prefer you order ahead by calling or online. There is also a small sign on the counter with the daily special. I was greeted as soon as I entered and my order taken right away. The Reuben sandwich and fries took about 10 minutes to make. The sandwich was well-wrapped separately from the fries. Everything stayed hot for the short drive home. The Reuben ($9.49) was very nice. The marble rye was grilled with plentiful sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, and cheese. I would have preferred more meat as it did get lost in all the other ingredients. I tried a French fry as soon as I entered my vehicle and found they were not crispy on the outside. The fries ($3.99) were fine and were fully cooked, but I prefer them crispy on the outside. The cash price was $14.25 and was certainly a filling and good meal. Their sandwich menu has several interesting options and the cakes and pies looked delicious. The Whistle Stop is worthy of a stop.

I love this deli. Oh my gosh, the homemade desserts! I usually go on Wednesday. I love steak and…read moregravy and Wanda's is excellent. The sandwiches, Wraps, Daily specials and BBQ ( on Saturday) are all above average. I think I will go today.

Caught them at a farm market and the Carolina Blonde Tacos were delicious…read more There once was a better recommendation App but they destroyed it by accident. How much can yelp expect me to say about a food truck I ate at once. It was good try it. Hopefully this is enough words for yelp to consider this a review.

Delicious and fresh. Didn't realize the orders came with fries so ordered too many, but for the…read moreprice was a good deal. I almost didn't find the location. There needs to be a menu more easily accessible on the Facebook page. I'd definitely eat here again when they are closer to me. Erwin is a bit of a drive.

One of very few places that will make a quesadilla with corn tortillas --- this: Gluten Free!!!…read moreTacos, enchiladas, salsa and carne asada are all excellent!

Prepare to be amazed. Four adults ordered chicken enchiladas, California burrito, a chicken torta,…read moreand the huevos rancheros ( yes, there are breakfast items all day). The torta was delicious in a light roll and stuffed with chicken and picked jalapeños among other tasty ingredients. My wife's three enchiladas were "presented" on a huge white plate in a sea of perfect green sauce. Even the side of beans were the best she had tasted. Huge portions, great service in a simple, atmosphere. We'll go there on our next trip! Very different than the run-of-the-mill Mexican food restaurant, which is good, very, very good.

I love love love love local Great space. Old Wendy's…read morebuilding with beautiful mountains rolling out the big windows. Friendly staff!! The original restaurant was up the old road towards JC in the little town of Unicoi. It burned down when the blow torch used to blacktop the parking lot got to close to the building.

I will always remember going to Clarence's when I was a little boy when it was in Unicoi now here…read morein Erwin still so good. Great diner food great banana split the only unfortunate thing about living in Erwin is that everything's closed on Sunday so definitely check it out during the week I always get the roast beef platter real good

Food and service are always great! I love stopping in whenever I'm in the area. Perfect spot to…read morerelax and enjoy a book, good conversation, or just the atmosphere.

i love steel rails, it is a staple in our house on the weekends! the atmosphere is always nice and…read morethe employees are friendly. however, the new AI marketing roll out has given me pause. i understand AI is crucial to small business, but i'm not sure what to expect anymore when i order. none of the drinks look like what is on the menu, and some of the names are half spelled or not fully thought out. you can just tell there was little to no human touch, which i know you understand as a small business is important! anyway i LOVE you guys and you've still got a patron in me. just please i beg of you, use real pictures of your products in advertising.

Little locally owned diner with 12 seats and a drive thru. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I…read morehad the Philly and fried okra which was delicious! Would recommend! :)

Best little hamburger spot. Closed free rate week but great service and food. Takes me back to a…read moreyounger time. lol

The food here was insanely good. The service was magnificent, my waitress was extremely attentive…read morewith a very bright attitude and i would consider the service i received the best service i've ever gotten anywhere. The food was fast, and let me tell you, INCREDIBLE! The jalapeño burger was downright delicious, if you know a good burger you WILL be pleased. As for the tenderloin biscuit, one of the best biscuits to ever touch my tastebuds and the tenderloin was perfection! Nothing was dry and everything tasted fresh, everything tasted beyond my expectations. The ambiance was so comfortable, I felt at home. As soon as I walked in I knew my lunch would be a great experience from the setting alone. I wish I could give it 6/5 stars, and this is coming from someone who does not typically leave reviews.

I had the mushroom Swiss burger, curly fries and side salad. My husband had country fried steak,…read moregreen beans, mashed potatoes and a side salad. The food was amazing. The burger was cooked perfectly with plenty of mushrooms. My husband really enjoyed his meal as well. The service was superb! The restaurant is older but still in great condition and clean. We will be back the next time we are in Unicoi!