Restaurants in Marion

“The brisket was great as always, great service and atmosphere.”

“I’ve literally eaten every offering albeit lunch , dinner , specials and believe me it’s the absolute best in Spruce Pine NC. Kudos Hoyt and your entire team !”

“Always SO delicious!”

“We stopped by here on the way back from a trip up the mountain. Wow, what a great place to eat. Would definitely take a 2 hour drive back to eat here again. Thanks for a great dining experience.”

“Fresh and delicious. Their food is amazing. Really loved their roast beef sandwich and their bowls.”

“I’m probably a little biased, but this is “the best” little diner around!! Great food, great service, sure!! But, what makes it “the best” is the people!! They make you feel like “family” (even if it’s your first time there), everybody knows everybody!! It’s a great place to just slow down relax and enjoy a few minutes of great food and “small town” hospitality!!”

“I finally got to eat here for the first time and the food was SO GOOD! A real hidden gem! i cant wait to go back! 🖤”

“We tried Shelba's for the first time and ended up coming back 2 days later! French toast, pancakes, burritos, eggs, bacon, coffee... all excellent. Looking forward to trying again!”

“Normally very good food, and service but tonight ordered my useual pineapple acp to go, it was late granted about 9:15 but took the food home and not even one chunk of pineapple! it ruined my meal!”

“One of the best burgers you will eat! We regularly travel from Bakersville just to come there to eat. They give you a large portion of french fries as well. The only pet peve is they are VERY stingy with the ketchup, i got 1 pack with my meal and i asked for some extra,,,, they gave 2 extra packets, thats about 6 packets short for the amount of fries you get, i understand that some people are wasteful but I guess I'm going to have to bring my own bottle with me. Overall a great place to eat and will continue making the trip when I'm craving a great burger.”

“Good service, food was fresh and served quickly. BBQ was very good as was the Granny's catfish that my wife had. Don't forget the hushpuppies!”

“Best Mexican food I’ve had since Ecuador.”

“I'd say best small Cafe in Marion. I've ate at all of them. Really miss her roast beef. Everyone's always working hard.”

“We stopped at Eddie's close to closing and they cheerfully welcomed us in. The service was fantastic and the food was even better! The family that owns and operates Eddie's introduced themselves and were very down-to-earth and pleasant to talk to. The warm bread was amazing, each pasta dish we tried was excellent, and our salads were crisp and fresh. This place just went to the top of my list for favorite Italian places. I can't wait to try more of the menu!”

“Stopped by after making a wrong turn and it turned out to be a pleasant mistake. Charlie sat with me and explained each taste and shared knowledge about making mead. My only disappointment was in myself for not leaving with a bottle of his delicious mead.”

“First time visit on Saturday. Deciding factor was to see my ole boss Bob Frisbee and here the music. I am not much on Coffee, but my friend John Owen is. However, I could get addicted to the frozen coffee drink I had x 2. And John enjoyed the chocolate flavored coffee. We will be back for the coffee and more of the entertainment. Nice surroundings. Friendly staff. Definitely a plus for the city of Marion!”

“Amazing snoballs and service. Great place for a family outing.”

“great little spot good selections”

“Hector was very nice. Great job to the whole team. The place was very clean. The food was excellent And the service was outstanding! My husband and I will definitely be back.”

“Delicious ice cream, and great customer service!”

“I would recommend everything about this special restaurant!!! From the second you walk into the door you are made to feel welcome like family! The food is absolutely delicious!! There is not a bad thing on the menu!!! Highly recommend this place to everyone!!”

“Awesome food and service and I love my shirt!!”

“We love Mr. Bob’s Donuts and the entire staff there. They sell out almost daily and there is no question as to why. Keep up the great work and keep the doughnuts coming!”

“This pizza best in town!!!awesome sweet tea.”

“we ordered food from Pepperoni's today, the second time this week,I wanted pasta so I got the spaghetti,as always our food got here fast,and was still nice and hot, the sauce was delicious but the meatballs on the spaghetti were awesome,tasted like actual homemade meatballs im thinking that they are my go to for a pasta fix from now on!!”

“Great coffee, sandwiches and treats. Stop by and check them out.”

“Great staff interaction with us. Stopped while traveling and they helped so much.. Had to walk the dogs and the staff helped us with water for the pups, then we ordered some grub while the staff lip sinked to the music as they cooked. Food was delicious and served with a warm smile and great company. Highly recommend to all...”

“Never disappoints!! Caters large crowds for us and everyone leaves smiling! Fresh! Delicious! I’m totally addicted to the potato salad! Love you all!!”

“Great atmosphere and the food is awesome. Great place to visit”

“I hadn’t been to Bruce’s in several years. I had heard that Bruce had passed away, and I wondered if the restaurant was still the excellent place that I remembered. It is! I had a mushroom Swiss burger with cream of cabbage soup on the side. Outstanding! Also, one of the neat things that I always appreciated about eating at Bruce’s was how he would always come out and socialize with customers. Of course, he can no longer do that. But one of his cooks, Chad, has stepped into that role, it seems. He came out to see if everything was okay and we talked about desserts (one is included with the meal). He gave me some good advice and allowed me to sample a couple of different pieces of cake. I ended up with an upgraded dessert (blueberry walnut cheese cake) and a piece of Hawaiian fruit cake to take home for Susanne. Chad has learned the lesson that Bruce intuitively understood. People like to do business with people. Chad made the lunch more than just a transactional experience where he gave me food and I gave him money. Instead, it was someone sharing what they loved to do (cook food) with someone who appreciated it and wanted as more than happy to pay for it. Not coincidentally, I also ended up spending more money than planned because I appreciated the experience. There’s a lesson to be learned here. Thanks to Bruce’s Fabulous Foods, and to Chad, for a great lunch.”

“Good food! Very nice staff!”

“I had never eaten at Godfather's Pizza because there is not one in my city. I found out there is one in a town about 20 miles from my home. Yesterday I went directly there after church. I am originally from NYC and a huge pizza snob. I have to tell you that Godfather's Pizza is a contender! Try it! You'll LOVE it.”

“We stopped at Tres Hombres on a Sunday evening on the way to Spruce Pine.
What a surprise. The food was excellent. The Tacos, Quesadillas, and Tamales were outstanding.
Prices are very reasonable.
It seemed very authentic.
The restaurant also serves as a grocery store that sells a lot of Latin ingredients.
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
The seating area is somewhat limited.”

“I had a great hot dog and the best fresh chips I remember eating. They also fed my fiancée peach cider and babysat her while I played another round of disc golf ?.”

“This is my FAVORITE Japanese restaurant! I live about 40 minutes away from Marion, but when I am wanting Japanese cuisine this is where I will always choose. The employees are all friendly, the atmosphere is calm and nice to dine in! My husband and I love the freshness and flavor of their food. It’s absolutely delicious!! 10/10 recommend!

Pictured: I get the teriyaki chicken combo with white rice and no veggies.
My husband gets the teriyaki chicken (fried rice) combo also but adds a side of zucchini and onions.”

“I go out of my way to stop at Mica town every time I drive past Marion. The fun vibe and constantly rotating selections makes it a great stop for any beer enjoyer. The space is small enough to be intimate but open enough to be welcoming. If you like beer and small town vibes you'd be hard-pressed to find a better brewery”

“yum 😋 fast 10×beter Then Bessie's”

“The service was excellent. The staff and owner were all very friendly and welcoming. The food came out quickly and the price was so so cheap. I can definitely see why they are always so busy!”

“You won’t find a friendlier spot to hang out in Downtown Marion. Love the community spirit and atmosphere of Refinery 13, and love that it’s 100% female owned. ♥️”

“We had dinner there tonight and it was AMAZING. Our server Emma knew so much about the menu and she was just overall so sweet and funny! We also felt good with having our kids there. Some restaurants give off bad vibes whenever kids are there but not this one. Plus they do utilize local meats and ingredients.”

“I have never had Burrito Bros until today. I did not know y’all were like that, the street tacos I ordered where absolute gas I swear on everything 10 out of 10. I’ve been missing out….”

“Under new management, bartender Sean is phenomenal. If you have been here before give it another try.”

“Quaint small place. Our first time visiting. We only stopped for a beer. Good choices and good prices with great staff and very friendly staff and patrons. I just wish they were open earlier but we will go back again!”

“OMG the 🌱🌱🌱 plant base BURGER 🍔 is HANDS DOWN DELICIOUS! I don't mind to pay more for a better burger - i totally recommend this 🌱🌱🌱🍔”

“The food is really good especially the clam chowder. We also had clam dip with drinks while we watched the Christmas parade. Awesome! Dillon the bartender was so nice! Had a fantastic time!”

“Best little Dive bar in Marion with great friends and such a great friendly atmosphere. Everyone knows everyone like Cheers is the only way to describe it. We're all like family getting together each day. Nothing else like it.”

“First time here and it was cooked to my perfection of how I want to be done without me asking them! It was a lot of food so I had to take it home as I was dine it.”

“Food was great, biscuits could have been a little doner. Service was good with exception of the one taking my order wasn't sure if they had any pies or not and seemed to be off in space somewhere. The atmosphere was great but that's because we were the only ones dining in.
Thus why the 4 star ? across the board.

Parking: Most have parking all around the building

Wheelchair accessibility: They have slanted entrances to the buildings.”

“We love Nara and it’s the perfect lunch for on the lake at home or work ! The staff is rad and the food is on point”

“Our first visit in 10 years! So impressed with our server, Maria. She didn’t a great job making sure we had everything we wanted plus she was so friendly and very sweet! We are going to be back to eat and visit with Maria.”

“My only complaint is that I really wish that the inside were more like a restaurant rather than a fast food joint, but that being said, the food NEVER disappoints! Prices have gone up just a little bit, but still reasonable. If you like homestyle, country cooking, then you will not be disappointed. I always get the salt & pepper catfish, and it is among the best catfish that I've ever had. It is ALWAYS good, very light & clean tasting, and never slimy. My family has had the chicken and they say it's good. The sides are also always good, and cooked the way your grandmas probably used to make them. There was one time when I went and they were out of saltwater catfish, and several of the sides, but that has only happened one time so maybe it was just that day. Anyway, I would definitely recommend it to anyone and everyone!!!”

“We stopped in the other day for the first time, I had no idea they had a little play area for toddlers which was perfect for my 3 year old. Staff were friendly, kids loved their ice cream, and the cookie dough latte was delish. We will be back!”

“We love this place and it’s a frequent pick if we’re in the neighborhood. The food is excellent and even better the next day because you’ll probably have to get a box for all that food.”

“Normally I don't review "fast food" places, but this Dunkin Donuts deserves some recognition. I've been several times to this location, and the staff is always just so kind and the service is fantastic (I usually go in the morning). The donuts are fresh and well stocked, and the restaurant itself is kept very well.”

“Zaxby’s is a fantastic dining destination for anyone craving delicious comfort food. Known primarily for its signature chicken dishes, this fast-casual restaurant offers a unique twist on classic flavors.

The menu features a variety of options, including their famous chicken fingers and wings. Each dish is perfectly cooked, ensuring a crispy coating and tender meat inside. For those looking for lighter fare, their fresh salads come topped with grilled or fried chicken, offering an excellent balance of taste and nutrition.

Zaxby’s also prides itself on its zesty sauces, adding an extra flavor to each meal. There's something to suit every palate, from the tangy Zax Sauce to the spicy Hot Honey Mustard.

The welcoming atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for families or friends to gather and enjoy a casual meal together. Whether dining in or taking out, Zaxby’s will satisfy your hunger while providing a fun experience.”

“Family friendly and good eats! We have been here multiple times, and I just realized today that I haven’t left a review yet. We enjoy the live music they have there occasionally and the food and service always of course!!!”