Excellent service from Skyler, delicious food and clean restrooms at the Wooden Pickle. My sweetie…read morehad their famous mahi mahi street tacos, a messy delight, and I had the portobello panini sandwich, which was perfectly crispy on the outside and very tasty. To go with it, I subbed a salad instead of fries, and for a small up-charge, I had a half of their pear and blue salad sans the bacon. It was so good! I want to go back for a whole salad and try one of their flatbreads to go with it, so I can bring some leftovers home for lunch the next day. Now, if they had a cocktail offering with a product from the nearby distiller, I would have made him be designated instead of me.

Following a recommendation of a coworker, I drove to this small VA town to try it out. It was…read morecertainly worth the drive. I ordered the mahi mahi tacos and they were incredible! Friends ordered sandwich and carnitas tacos. We all were very satisfied. The place is homey feeling and the staff was friendly. A gem of a place in a small town

I've heard lots of great things about this place and boy did it not disappoint. My wife and I…read moredecided to stop by after work for dinner. I got the huge double cheeseburger with two 8oz patties and she got the BBQ Mac and Cheese. We also got a side of Bacon Cheese fries. The service was great, the food was great, and so was the atmosphere.

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!!!

Yuck. This place used to have good food but today our subs were really bad. I got an Italian and it…read moreis supposed to have ham and pepperoni. I don't even know what this meat is but it tastes off. It's not even as high quality as bologna. Total waste of money because they are not cheap and I couldn't even eat it.

Best food ever! Such good pizza and Middle Eastern food and great service! Has been one of my…read morefavorite places for a long time!

I always stop here when I drive by. It's right off the highway and there are gas station options…read morenearby, making it an easy decision. They have a mix of local bulk foods (honey, jellies, jams, chocolates, candies, etc.), a cooler aisle (drinks, sauerkraut, etc.), and a sandwich deli in the back. Bathrooms are clean. Parking is plentiful. And there's no hurry in shopping. If you can't find something, they'll point you to three kinds of whatever you're asking for. You will always buy twice what you expected and eat some multiple of the candies you promised yourself you'd "save" on the way home. So save room in your trunk, people.

Best sandwiches around. There's nothing better than their fresh bread. They have a great selection…read moreof baked goods and all kinds of goodies.

Stopped off this Memorial Weekend (2026) on our way from our home in SW Virginia, heading to…read moreNashville. For a small place, its service and food vastly belie the compact nature of its environment. I had one of the best burgers I've had in a long, long time, and this just returning from San Diego, CA, a place known for great burgers, notably "Hodads". The side salad was, unbelievably, even better. Fresh, robust in size, and it just complemented the burger better than I'd have ever imagined. My wife had mixed veggies, avocado, rice, and pintos. All were good/great but the pintos were singularly her plates star. The place was impeccably clean, including the bathrooms. Staff was courteous and professional in all interactions. Literally a smaller venue in a smaller town, that easily is punching above its weight class. Highly recommended.

This was a lovely little find on our way back from TN to MD, just of 81 in Marion, VA. We all got…read morethe burrito bowls - chicken & steak. Good quantity for the price, the bowl was $10! The service was lovely, the restaurant was clean and staff friendly . The sweet ice tea was great on a warm spring day. This is just off exit 45 on 81N so don't drive past when you take the exit. Quick easy and delicious !

We were passing through on our way to NC and stopped for dinner. So glad we did!…read more The service was great and the food was delicious. And the food tho! I ordered the shrimp and grits, my husband got the maple shrimp. Both were good, but the grits really stole the show. My daughter got butter noodles. Pro tip - dump the noodles into the empty grits bowl, mop up the remnants of the cream sauce. Mmmmmm. My son ordered the chicken sandwich with the Alabama BBQ sauce. Also so good. Place was clean and well done inside. The RHCP playlist really topped everything off.

Took the Virginia Creeper Trail from Abingdon to Damascus and rode around town for a bit before…read morefinding this great little café for lunch. The food was amazing--I had the shrimp and grits and they were outstanding. If you're visiting Damascus, I would definitely recommend stopping here to eat.

While staying in the area, we were happy to find that this little bar & grill was not only super…read moreclose to our Airbnb, but also the best in the area. We ate here twice during our stay and were happy with everything we got - the All American burger, lamb gyro, white wine & garlic butter clams and carrot cake. Despite being just about the only non-locals in the place, the bartenders and chef were super friendly and helpful. Our only regret was that they were closed Sunday night, Monday and Tuesday!

Best restaurant in the area we drive 30 minutes to get there food is always great and consistent…read moreburger was cooked perfect. Service is always top notch, inside is country like but has a waiting area with board games. It's a little dark inside but it's a great place.

Delicious food service was very good We didn't call ahead for reservations but it wasn't a long…read morewait well worth it

If you're passing through near Wytheville, and you're reading this, why even consider any other…read morerestaurant? Delicious food, cool historical log building, fun gift shop to stroll through, and super friendly service (thanks Elisa) - what else could you want? Everyone enjoyed their meals, from the rib eye steak to the stuffed pork loin, and all of the sides. Definitely worth a visit!

Grayson Restaurant is always filled with friendly staff and good food. Having breakfast at any time…read moreis a treat. The other meal items have been tasty from the country fried steak to the burgers. A reliable stop for any meal.

You feel welcome from the moment you step through the door. The servers knew many of the patrons…read morebut made us feel as at home as the regulars. It was clean and organized. I had looked it up and was set on the blueberry pancakes. Once I arrived it was a struggle deciding because it was meatloaf day. It looked delicious and with a layer of ketchup baked on - the way I liked it. But I couldn't resist the pancake breakfast. Eggs were cooked perfect as ordered and the sausage was flavorful. I could only make a dent in the pancakes which were as big as the plate and loaded with blueberries. I took them with me and nibbled on them the rest of the way through to West Virginia. They held up. They were soft but not fall apart so perfect to take leftovers along. I will be looking forward to my next trip through to stop again.