Restaurants near Pineola

“I would just like to say that the owner of this restaurant is a true class act and a real gem of a person. 4 days after hurricane Helene hit, I still hadn't been able to get in touch with my family, as it had wiped out cell service far and wide. One night I was out driving around, and after 30 miles, I found this restaurant and was able to hook up to their Wi-Fi. During this process, the owner rolled up, probably wondering what I was doing sitting in his parking lot in the dark in the middle of the night. When he inquired as to what I was doing, I told him that I was trying to find a way to get in touch with my family. Not only did he tell me to take all the time that I needed, he also asked me if I needed anything that he could get for me out of the restaurant, such as food, supplies, water, ice. When I told him that I did indeed need ice (as my power had been out for 4 days at this point), he went inside and brought me three bags of ice, shook my hand and wished me the best. He even told me to come back the next day and he would feed me. Thanks to his kindness, I was able to get in contact with my frantic family and let them know that I was indeed okay. In all of the chaos and horror of hurricane helene, this was one bright spot. Thank you very much, sir. You'll never know what it meant to myself and my family.”

“Joshua gave us great service today. The trout was the best I ever eat and the prime rib was great. Never had Fried Devil Eggs before and they were good. Without a doubt we will go back.”

“Amazing experience/ thanx for a lovely evening!”

“5⭐️ all the way from Florida. We stopped in on our roadtrip home. GREAT staff! Croissants were amazing! Coffee was good too!”

“My husband and I love to eat at the Tin Trout. Excellent food and service !”

“Lovely experience at this winery! 5 for $20 flights have my heart! Great selection of dry, semi-sweet, and sweet wines. I'm sure this place is gorgeous come summer. Highly recommend stopping after hiking Linville Falls ♥️”

“Puerto Nuevo catered a baby shower for us. We had 40 people to serve and the food was incredible! We had multiple people ask us where the Mexican street tacos came from and complement the food. I love to dine in here because the service is always good, the food is fresh and consistently delicious. I will order for large parties again as well. Definitely recommend. Thank you Puerto Nuevo Newland! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“I ordered the Banner Elk Turkey scorcher today and it was the most amazing sandwich I’ve had in a long time! I will definitely be coming back!”

“visited for my first time Monday 7/29 even though I have visited the general area for years. I'm up here on work, but was pleasantly welcomed in and Kate made fantastic suggestions that perfectly suited me beer tastes. I look forward to visiting again”

“excellent food, great prices and expedient service 👍”

“Went there for lunch today for the first time, and everything was delicious. Highly recommend for couples and small adult parties. Sevice was wonderful. Atmosphere inside snd out was very nice.”

“Fabulous food and wonderful people. Great dining experience. I’ll definitely be going back!”

“I can’t say enough about this coffee place. They have delicious gluten free options. The coffee is fresh and flavorful. The best part though is the staff. Everyone was super sweet and very helpful. Will definitely add this to my list to always visit when we’re in the area.”

“Great find. Will definitely be back. 😋”

“highly recommended, with praise for its fresh ingredients, excellent service, and flavorful dishes like tacos and fajita taco salads; many consider it a top choice in the area.”

“We stopped by this little coffee truck on our way to Grandfather Mountain and the coffee was absolutely delicious! The man working was very sweet and makes a great cup of coffee. My dog loved the puppacino too!”

“Highly recommended! Well worth the extra dime in a very quaint ice cream store in the heart of Banner Elk. The local gas station might sell cheaper stuff- come here for the real deal 🍦🍨”

“Great food and staff highly recommended”

“Delicious home cooked meals at affordable prices. Friendly wait staff. Clean family friendly environment. Highly recommend and they are open on Sundays which is a plus around here.👍”

“I stopped in for some beers during my trip to Banner Elk. I've had German beer all over the US, and many more in Germany, and I can honestly say that this brewery has the *best* Marzen I've had Stateside. Make this a stopping point if you're in this area. Looking forward to what this place produces in the future!”

“We stopped here to grab some breakfast after we delivered a shipment in Newland. My husband went in and ordered myself a bacon/egg croissant that was just like I would make..the kind ladies working made my husband an omelette with whatever he wanted per what add ons they had in stock. The atmosphere outside was so peaceful and quiet plus the coffee shop supports the Communities for Children's home. ?”

“All homemade pies. You can get them warm with a scoop of ice cream on top. We go every year and it’s a great time talking to the owners. Cute shop and welcoming location.”

“Just a fantastic place. Wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff. Kyle was hanging up lights during our visit. He really cared a lot about the place. You can see he loves to host events for his customers and wants every experience to be a five start experience. Ashley was kind also she was great at quickly delivering our food and the drinks were great. Bobby in the back making the food maintained a clean appearance and perfectly delivered meals quickly in a brick stone oven for our pizza. 10/10 experience.”

“We stopped by on our way home to GA because we had to detour due to road closure. We were tired, hungry and give out. The owner and staff were extremely helpful, polite and gave us great instructions on getting around the road closure. Grill was closed unfortunately so we couldn't get food but everything else we bought was great. They really made us feel welcome and brightened our day which was a long, tough one. Would highly recommend stopping by and if we are in the area again, we will make it a point to stop there. Its a great little store with a bit of everything. A side note also, it was one of the cleanest bathrooms I've used on the road!”

“I'm a first generation Sicilian, so I grew up on the cooking of my Nona and mother; so I set a high bar of standard. The food was better than the average Italian restaurants that you will find in a strip mall. The service was wonderful and fast. I regret that I don't remember the name of the young gentleman that was our server. The bathroom was terrible...enough said. Portions are quite large. It's too bad that they, like many businesses, don't offer military/veteran discounts. If it wasn't for those of us who served, so our Country can afford those the luxury of freedom, businesses would not be able to operate, as they now do. "Freedom does not come for free". All in all, I rate them 31/2 stars.”

“Awesome bbq food, cozy atmosphere and a good place for making memories with family”

“My wife and I were visiting the area for our anniversary and stopped by on our way out of town. We were there for their Breakfast/Brunch buffet. Didn't know what to expect but man was everything tasty and the service was exceptional. Even though we live 2 hours away I think we will be back”

“This is under management I believe. Food is really good, service is pretty good, The sweet tea was not good. But don't let that deter you from coming and eating at this fine place. I do video reviews on Facebook. Be sure to check me out.”

“Great cakes, pies, and ice cream. This is the place to stop and get a dessert.

But check the hours or call to see if they’re open before you go. When we were here in June 2024, they were only open Saturday and Sundays from 1 - 5 pm.

Oh and great antiques and homemade soaps.

Also, they only accept cash or check!”

“It was absolutely amazing and peaceful. Best message I have ever had at the Spa.

Rooms: Clean and accommodating. Colonial charm.

Walkability: Everything was within walking distance of 5 to 7 minutes.

Food & drinks: The food was amazing. We tried several items and enjoyed everything. I do not typically order steak as I always seemed to get disappointed. I had the Prime NY Strip, and it was perfectly cooked and as tender and juicy as it should be. Absolutely fantastic!”