“We love this place. The food is excellent and fairly priced. We enjoy the quiche and soups. They smoke their own meats. The sandwiches are tasty. Save room for the big selection of cakes and pies. Service is warm and friendly. There can be a wait during tourist season, but it’s nice hanging out front while you wait. The small store connected to it has a nice selection of snacks, beer and wine, souvenirs and local crafts. Highly recommend.“
“Get ready to become addicted to this place!! Amazing food and reasonable prices! The barbeque is so delicious and I have to go by every time I am in Marion...the staff is so nice and informative... They also have a salad bar, so, there's something for everyone! You have got to give them a try! You can't miss it, just look for the "smoking" gun!!“
“Amazing experience! I went after church on a Sunday and there was a wait to even place a to-go order. A wait to be seated... And yet I still was outta there in like 30 minutes. Very hard workers.Wheelchair accessibility: The parking lot is flat and so is the entrance. Should have no problems with a wheelchair.“
“I ordered All Star breakfast. I was about to order a few of the items separately but my server, Michelle, suggested I get the other. When I explained I don’t eat meat, she offered to get me an extra waffle to go. I thought that was very kind to accommodate me and my dietary preferences. Everyone there treats you like you’re one of the family.Dietary restrictions: They are willing to accommodate to the best of their ability. I don’t eat meat, so they offered an extra waffle to replace it.“
“Always busy! Eats sooooo good you can get splattered just trying to get in the parking lot! My family's love of this restaurant assures the risk is going to be habitual!Wheelchair accessibility: limited because the parking lot itself is diminutive with reasonable space for perhaps 30 vehicles in total.“
“My husband and I were passing through on our way to SC and decided to stop here solely based on Yelp reviews. We were NOT disappointed. They have a good selection of craft beer and had a few ciders on draft from which to choose. There was also live music that we enjoyed. There is a decent food selection. We chose a few appetizers and shared a chicken pesto sandwich. This place was so much FUN! The local band played everything from country, rock, pop, Americana, and the Blues. They were super fun, versatile, and took requests for songs. They were very interactive with the crowd and got us out on the dance floor.I'd like to mention that the owner was very genuine, friendly and personable. He came around checking on folks at tables to thank us for coming out and seeing if we needed anything. Overall it was very nice experience. We will definitely be returning when we're back in the area this autumn. Go check them out; support your local businesses!“
“Everything was absolutely delightful. They cooked everything to perfection. Nothing impressed us on the menu from looking at it but after tasting how good it was, ohh my, they knocked it out of the park. They pack alot of delicious flavors into every single dish. The southern eggroll was my favorite with delicious pulled pork and collard greens so good I would fight a stranger for them. I was really impressed with everything from the ambiance, to the staff, to the wonderfully delicious food we had. We will definitely be back and if your in the area do yourself a favor and go.“
“The wings at this place are top-notch, probably the best in Marion. They might be a bit pricey, but the quality is totally worth it, plus they offer great deals regularly. You cannot miss out on their duck wontons! Every time I've had a special request or an issue with my food, they've always been super accommodating.Before I moved, I used to come here every Wednesday and I was never disappointed. The staff is friendly and always willing to help out. I suffer from anxiety, and they even let me bring my lizard along to keep me company. After a few visits, they already knew my face and order, which made me feel right at home.“
“My daughter came for a visit and wanted to eat somewhere "downtown". I told her that McDowell Local has good food so we went there. I like that many of their ingredients are from local farmers. I have been in a few times prior but have to say the service that Kelen gave us today was the best I have had there. She was super informative about the menu and the ingredients that we had questions about and checked on us the right amount and was very nice. Because of that I will continue to bring my out of town guests to this local establishment. Thanks again Kelen!“
“Great atmosphere and food! The waitress seemed to be a bit off, or maybe there was something on her mind. She took my wife's order and then walked off without taking mine, I had to call her back. She tried taking my order without writing it down, and as a result, she had to come back two or three times to clarify. It just made things seem awkward. I had the steak, which was damn good, although It came medium as I ordered medium well. I'm not sure if the order was communicated wrong or the kitchen got it wrong, hard to say. Drinks were served in medium-sized plastic cups, but the waitress did keep them full. I will say a tad bit pricey, but the food and atmosphere sold it for me. The owner seems friendly and talkative. This restaurant fits in great with downtown Merion, a little town in the shadow of Asheville fighting back hard from major economic blows with some help from Crabby Abby's!!“
“This is the cutest, happiest restaurant I think I’ve ever been in. It’s the epitome of hometown friendliness, integrity, and delicious homemade food. The servers sit down at your table and tell you all about the food with such pride. You feel like family.Barbara (one of the owners) is truly an amazing, lovely person. She is truly a joy to be around. This was my first time here. We were travelers passing though and she made us feel welcome.As for the food, everything was amazing!! It all tasted homemade and nothing was greasy! It was very affordable and I loved all the small touches.“