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    Wilson's Cafe and Grill

    4.8 (44 reviews)
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    Breakfast bowl, add candied pork belly
    Hannah B.

    Came in for brunch, super friendly staff. Food was cooked fresh from ordering, and you could tell! Maybe one of the best breakfast's I've had in a while. I ordered the side of the candied pork belly, and the amount I received was well worth the $8. Definitely recommend!

    Julie M.

    Took the Virginia Creeper Trail from Abingdon to Damascus and rode around town for a bit before finding 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.

    Garrison T.

    We spent a week in Damascus and this was the standout . Wilson's cafe has both coffee and delicious food. I got a banh MI and Mac and potato salad. The potato salad has a nice fattiness to it. I'm not sure what they put inside but it was great. There was also a bar but we didn't try any libations. Staff was nice and welcoming. Our food came fast. The restaurant looked like an old general store. Try this place!

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    Jay T.

    Wilson Cafe hands down has the best food in Damascus. Impressive customer service accompanied by stellar fresh food is a major plus. Daily lunch specials available and coffee/desserts available as well. All the food was seasoned to perfection. Plan on going a 3rd time this week!

    The small remaining evidence of being here.  Amazing food!
    Jeff H.

    Really smacking good to great food, top notch service and suuuuupa clean. So nice to have the chance to eat here on short notice. Bahn Mi's were great, lamb giros were way good and btw, the burgers were yep, you guessed it, can't miss. Here's all that's left from 8 plates. Whew. It was smashingly great! Go getchasum!

    Filet mignon with asparagus and potatoes

    Wilson's Cafe and Grill is for lovers. Three couples had a gourmet 5 course meal for Valentine's Day. I was excited to try some new dishes from this exclusive menu and they did not disappoint me. The pork belly tasted like caramelized bacon soaked in maple syrup. It paired so perfectly with my Old Fashioned, I could've ended my meal right there and been completely happy. But I'm glad I didn't because the Pear Salad was delicious. A poached pear wedge with delicate greens, nuts, tangy dressing and chunks of blue cheese. I had the chicken and gnocchi soup, it had incredible creamy flavor and the gnocchi tasted like tender dumplings. But my wife and others had the Beet Soup and EVERYONE loved it... Earthy, peppery sweet, creamy and satisfying. My wife and I shared the lobster dish and the filet mignon, I took pictures see below. It was a very great meal overall. They were busy, but everyone is always very friendly and very welcoming. Despite having a large crowd, our seating was comfortable and private. I hope for the Beet Soup to be on their regular menu. And I almost forgot to mention the dessert platter, three yummy treats for each couple to share. This was a super idea for a very special day, nice work guys!

    Espresso rubbed lamb lollipops with carrot, potato, poached oyster mushrooms and candied rosemary.
    Vic C.

    Wilson's Cafe and Grill in Damascus is absolutely wonderful. The menu has beautiful options, food is spot-on-amazing, staff are friendly, prices are great!! If you've not gone... go!!

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    Good food friendly, quick service. Shrimp and grits very good. Large burgers. Limited selection but several options

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    Ate here some time back but didn't post a review. Very good food! I loved the kabobs! Every thing…read morewe had was delicious. The staff was great, the place was clean and made you feel right at home. Stopped here again just recently and was still impressed. This time I got a pizza and it was excellent. The crust was very flavorful, the sauce was delicious, and the blended ingredients really hit my tastebuds in a satisfying way.

    Today was the 3rd anniversary of us stopping off in their Johnson City, TN, location at 2010…read moreFranklin Terrace. This will be our LAST trip for several reasons, itemised below. I ordered the Gyro Platter $17.99, and one 16-ounce Hawaiian Shirt IPA $5.00. Pepper shakers at the bar were filthy and had not been cleaned. I noticed that the front inner door STILL had a homemade sign on it ( please use the other door)! From my previous service with the US Government, I informed the staff once again that the door being locked or broken was a VIOLATION of the National Fire Safety Code! One member of the staff, who identified herself as a manager, retorted that the door had been broken for years, as she walked away and refused to give her name when asked. Since both doors are required to be open in case of a fire, panic, or an active shooter issue, I found her nonchalant reply UNACCEPTABLE! I reported the violation to the Johns City, fire prevention officer, Keven Hanes, both in email and by telephone message! Knowingly violating fire codes can result in fines, lawsuits, or even loss of business licence! I do pray that Johnson City will investigate this issue and take appropriate action. As of now, this broken door violation has fully served. Fire kills thousands of people in our country every year, locking or not repairing broken exit doors is nothing short of CRIMINAL! SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S BUSINESS! Let them not wait until another group dies, unable to exit!

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    Café Violette is pure culinary perfection in the heart of vibrant and spunky Blowing Rock. My wife…read moreand I came up for a quick getaway, and this spot turned out to be the highlight of our trip. We lucked out with a table on the cozy patio sitting on Main Street, where the town buzzes with life. The interior is beautiful and refined, but the outdoor setting, with the fresh mountain air and the hum of the town, created the perfect backdrop for a special evening. Service was impeccable. Gracious, attentive, and perfectly timed throughout the night. We began with a chilled French Chenin Blanc that paired beautifully with our appetizers. The escargot, bathed in a garlic cream and Gruyère sauce, was rich and mouth meltingly tasty. The braised and seared octopus was incredibly tender, deeply flavorful, and quite honestly, one of the best we've had anywhere. For mains, we shared the heirloom tomato burger, which was juicy, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. Alongside that, we split the mushroom burrata orecchiette, pillowy pasta coated in a creamy lemon pistachio pesto with locally sourced mushrooms. It was rich, bright, and beautifully composed. When dessert rolled around, we switched things up with cocktails. I had the old fashioned with a pistachio twist, complex and not overly sweet. My wife enjoyed a smooth and flavorful espresso martini. Both paired wonderfully with the finale: a creamy, light tiramisu and a house-made French éclair with fresh peaches. Each bite was the perfect ending to an already stunning meal. From start to finish, Café Violette delivered. The food, the service, the atmosphere, and the view all came together in the best possible way. This is French fine dining with soul, nestled in one of North Carolina's most charming towns. An absolute must-visit in Blowing Rock.

    We had Stephanie she is the best waitress. This was the second time she was our server the fist…read morewas Mothers Day. Stephanie was chipper and it was the end of a long day for here. There were three of us and we had a lovely meal My daughter and I had amazing salmon so favourable it came with a bed of rice so creamy. I asked for bread it was hot and smelled so heavenly. We also had a small dinner salad I had Caesar and my daughter had regular small salad with ranch. Michael had steak and scallops cooked to perfection. The ladies had wine and Michael had his brown sugar old fashioned with extra cherries . Then we ordered two deserts a coconut cream brûlée and a pichstasio cake. We all liked the crème brûlée best. Stephanie was extremely attentive and we wanted for nothing. We will ask for her next time as well. Thank you chef and Stephanie for a lovely evening.

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