Restaurants in Bristol

“The staff was so friendly and the food was amazing!”

“I live Crumbl, some of my favorite cookies are from here, the service is consistently good and while I may not always be happy with selections the choice and variety are good most of the time.”

“As always dinner for the family at Greene’s was absolutely spectacular from the clam strips to the jumbo shrimp to the blackened catfish everything was delicious!!! Thanks again Greene’s”

“We dined at Vivian’s Table for the first time last night. It was perfect. Atmosphere, service, food! Thank you for a wonderful night! We will be back soon.”

“Wonderful waitress did an excellent job”

“My wife and I had our anniversary dinner at Council Oak in Bristol VA. I have ate steak at many high end restaurants, but will say in full confidence the 24oz porterhouse we shared was the best steak I've ever eaten cooked at the chefs recommended medium rare. The mac and cheese with country ham crumbles and whipped potatoes were equally incredible. We were seated in a low traffic area at the back of the restaurant in a nice half moon booth. Our waitress Taylor very nice and we never had to wait long for anything. The complementary chocolate cake for our anniversary was very good. Its nice to have a high end steakhouse in our area, we will be back and will tell others about this hidden gem. The restaurant was very easy to find, you go in the large main Hard Rock entrance then turn right and walk about 200ish feet.”

“Good food Reasonable price Nice folks”

“Saturday, June 20, My son and I went for his birthday celebration. We understood completely with no reservation that we waited an hour and a half… Which we did happily, they had great entertainment in the bar.. Although when we did get seated, I would assume there just weren’t enough servers. Many tables were empty, but we waited two hours for our dinner….. No reason given just very apologetic and comped and appetizer and offered to comp a dessert, but after sitting there that long we were ready to go… I don’t know if they’re celebrity chef that had walk-through we seen made the problem.. But we were very disappointed.. I’ve had several over-the-top experiences there. We definitely will go back. I just needed to get this off my chest… Thank you for your attention”

“Great service and clean, but the flavors can be inconsistent
Whenever I pass through Bristol, I make sure to stop by the Hard Rock Casino and eat here. The service is always great, and the place is consistently neat and very clean. For appetizers, I love the Crispy Shrimp Spring Roll, and for entrees, I usually get the Lo Mein or the Curry Singapore Noodle. The only minor downside is that food consistency varies; even if you order the exact same dish, the flavor can taste different from visit to visit. Other than that, everything is excellent, and it is a nice place to stop by.”

“Very laid back, took my husband to eat here for his first time. Loved it. Took home way more food than we should have though, the portions are huge!! Kid friendly, and though we didn’t sit at the bar- the bartender was awesome. We had also gotten there a bit late, they close at 11, and our food had gotten to the table at 11:01. So he let us sit and eat, everyone (ourselves included)watched a wrestling match on the TV. Great staff, great atmosphere, great time. We will definitely be back!!”

“❤️The food was amazing!”

“So good and super sweet staff!”

“One of the best burgers that I’ve ever eaten. Great fries too!”

“Great food, service, and coffee. We really enjoyed our brunch there. We will be back.”

“My husband, an avid fan of our local IHOP, didn't understand why I was insisting to locate & try Perkins on our road trip. We landed in our seats at 2:30, it took us at least 5 minutes to decide what we wanted to order, my husband craving a smoke asked if he would have time to smoke. Our fantastic hostess assured him he would have time, note we were seated as close as possible to the door. He walked out the door & I glanced at the dessert menu then in a blink, our hot food was on the table before my husband could return! It was 2:40! He was so delighted with how delicious his meal was that I got to say "I TOLD YOU IT WOULD BE WORTH IT" & he definitely agreed. I couldn't believe that I could actually order my BLT on SOURDOUGH bread! The Tomato Basil soup was the best that I've ever tasted! I can't remember the name but I searched out the lowest cal dessert, strawberry cream cheese something & it was mouthwatering. He had the Chicken Fried Steak & said it was the most tender he has ever had & he has ordered it from multiple eateries. Served exactly as he had asked. he had ordered a side of gravy because never before had he gotten enough gravy served on his plate. We had to take the side to go because his plate was perfect! We were both so full that we had to take dessert to go. I can't believe MY HUSBAND actually finished his entire banana nut muffin! Sweets are not his thing so I was expecting at least a bite offered to me. I took a 1/2 dozen pumpkin Muffins to family that had kept out dog & they reported them to also be fantastic. My only complaint was that they are so far from my home! I will be searching for an excuse to get back there a soon as possible!”

“The food and service here are absolutely top notch 👌 And the beer selection? Hands down the best in Bristol! 🍻🔥 Highly recommend checking this place out—you won’t be disappointed!”

“My husband purchase a strawberry cake for my birthday. It was the most delicious cake I have ever eaten! Absolutely wonderful!”

“Good omelet, grits and coffee. Excellent service!”

“We love southern churn, they have the best ice-cream & candy. The staff makes you feel like you are family. My grandson Noah looks forward when we are in Bristol that we go to Southern Churn for a banana split, his favorite. Make sure you visit them when your are in Bristol!!!”

“Hands-down, the best authentic Mexican food in the Bristol area.”

“This place is delicious! By far the best food we have had in a while! Best BBQ, I think we have ever had! Brunswick Stew was 10/10 smoked Mac and cheese 10/10 pickles 10/10 BBQ 1000/10 highly recommend if you haven't been. give this place a try! I'm so glad we did, and we will definitely be back!”

“today I strolled in around 330 and it was so sadly empty. while my first time was today, the chicken pita and Caesar side salad will have me coming back on the REGULAR! super great atmosphere in that place, some of the most friendly and inviting staff, I hope to start seeing more fellow Bristolians in that place; it's a GEM!!”

“we just recently moved to the area and went to Alfredo's a few months ago for the first time. this food is amazing. I can tell you right now I am really fussy when it comes to calzones, and their spinach mushroom calzone was the best around. their salads are beautifully fresh and tasty and so big! and I can't even describe the Egyptian bread because I could eat it everyday until I die. LOL. the owner is super nice the atmosphere is clean and there's a huge menu selection. definitely check it out you won't be disappointed”

“The taco bar was great. The price was very affordable The server and the workers were friendly and very appreciative of our business. It is 5 star and then some.. I would recommend to anyone and I will return soon Just awesome”

“It is the best”

“Good authentic taste with quick service. The stuffed paratha was a stealer. Chicken curry was homestyle and tasty along with chapati which was soft and fluffy. And don’t miss their Chai.”

“My kiddo and I love this place. We finally got to go this week after hearing from several people that they loved it. We have been twice this week and have enjoyed what we got both times! We will be going at least once a week for sure. :)”

“I think I found a go-to for spaghetti and lasagna in Bristol. Italiano Cafe I wanted to try a few different things so I ordered spaghetti and meatballs, baked spaghetti and lasagna. I thought the portions would be as small as Olive Garden or Mama Mia's in Abingdon. I was wrong. Not only does this taste better than those 2, these portions are HUGE. It's a 12 inch pie pan full+. For $12-13. 🤓”

“4th time there had to leave a review. This place is a step above. Everything has been incredibly fresh. The asada and chorizo are top notch! The rice and beens have some actual flavor! Even the salsa taste fresh! Prices are great too! A working man can stop for lunch or dinner and not break the bank!”

“UPDATE: The restaurant reached out the next day to address my experience. The manager apologized, explained they had an unusually busy night, and offered a credit toward a future visit. That’s good customer service, and I appreciate them taking the time to make it right.

Long-time customer, great food — but tonight was frustrating.
Happy Star has been a favorite of mine for years, and the food is genuinely delicious — no complaints there. But my experience tonight was a real disappointment and I felt like I needed to share it.
I called in a pickup order at 6:51 PM and was told it would be 15–20 minutes. I arrived shortly after that window, was told a few more minutes, and ended up waiting over 40 minutes total. During that time, I watched a steady stream of DoorDash drivers come in and pick up order after order. It was hard not to notice that third-party delivery orders seemed to be taking priority over customers who had called ahead and were standing right there waiting.
To make matters worse, a call was made to check on the order and we were told the food was already ready. When I went back in, I was told it would be a few more minutes — so there was clearly a communication breakdown somewhere.
The young man working the counter also seemed distracted and not fully engaged with the customers waiting.
Again, the food is wonderful — that part never changes. But if you’re prioritizing DoorDash volume over your walk-in and call-in customers, that’s something worth revisiting. As a loyal customer, it’s just not the experience I’ve come to expect from Happy Star.”

“Had a great experience at pals this morning. The staff was super nice and I got my food in a flash. I’ve always thought the food at pals was great and the prices are reasonable. I would highly recommend anyone passing by to stop in for breakfast lunch or dinner, though their breakfast is the most popular.”

“It’s my favorite ❤️ 😍 I highly recommend it.”

“Osaka is such a wonderful place in Bristol!

Cindy takes care of my family atleast once a week. She knows their order by heart and is so incredibly kind to them. We are so grateful for their hospitality and we greatly recommend dining here!”

“We went at 4 on a Friday to celebrate a birthday. They weren't busy, they were a little slow in preparing our food. Our waitress was very pleasant. Overall a good experience. I was able to get a small portion entre that they recently added to their menu.”

“This place is the absolute best! They are so friendly and their food is amazing! You can’t go wrong here!”

“We were visiting from Knoxville, we rarely eat out as it’s overpriced for quality of food. Puerto Nuevo changed our minds. The atmosphere is welcoming, clean and the staff are dressed professionally with smiles and warmth. The salsa bar is a wonderful way to start with fresh, colorful and flavorful options. We ordered the corn ribs as that was new item we had never seen before. They were wonderful. We chose steak items and the ranchero sauce was delicious and homemade. Valerie was an amazing server and the manager gave us each a free dessert of tres leches that was wonderful way to end the meal. If we lived closer this would be our numero uno place to dine.”

“Super friendly and professional staff. Loving the 80's and 90's music selection. They have really good sweet tea and my all meat pizza was great. I asked for it well done and that girl made it crispy brown. ask for a marinara for the crust YUM ! wish they had more of a dessert choice I vote to change....a little expensive but everything is anymore): keep up the good work”

“I come to this Starbucks often to study and truly love the atmosphere! They have an amazing manger, Debby, she is so cheerful and truly has an amazing team. All the staff is so kind and caring and you can tell they enjoy their jobs! I was studying today and she walked through the door and they were all excited to see her! This was their launch day for Christmas drinks and although it can be a stressful time, they were all so kind and patient!! Thank you guys for all the kindness and the great atmosphere to do school in!!”

“Food is definitely so.ething worth talking about. I'm new to Bristol and when asking locals. They all said to try this place. Ordered the fish tacos and Chile Verde. 10/10 for flavor . Salsa bar is on point with escites.. 🌽”

“The waitress Analise ( I think that was her name) was so attentive and went above and beyond to make our visit memorable. The food was amazing. I stop at cheddars each time I pass one.”

“Had a fantastic dinner with family to celebrate a special birthday. Everything was delicious! Greatly appreciate and Highly recommend!!! Thank you! Jamie and Shannon”

“I used to be a huge fan of Chick-fil-A and would eat there at least once a week. However, as my city expanded and developed, the chicken they serve back home became incredibly salty, spicy, and dry. Coming here brought back all the feelings from years ago—the casual, friendly conversations, the warm smiles, the fast yet patient service, and of course, the delicious chicken sandwiches. I will absolutely add this stop to my road trips in the future—even if it means making a detour just to come here.”

“This place is so wonderful! Friendly owners and wonderful service. This is not food you might have come to expect at your normal buffet style Chinese restaurant. It is outstanding, with extremely reasonable prices. I will be back!”

“Beautiful Vibe Grown Folks Style”

“Very good deli style food options. Salads were abundant with a plentiful combination of healthy ingredients and a flavorful dressing. Servers were friendly and efficient. I would dine there again.”

“I love the ner jalapeno ranch club. I got confused with the app but the server was so sweet and helped me. The food came out quickly. Over all it was a great experience”

“I was on break with a lunch I brought from home and I forgot my spoon. popped in on the off chance I could get a spoon and the lady with the black and white hair went super out of her way to help me !
I've never eaten at Jersey mikes but now I think I have to.
Give spoon lady a raise, she rocks!
THANK YOU SPOON LADY”

“always fair priced and nice staff”

“I know Hardee's in New Ulm MN has had some issues, but I went there today and was more than impressed! there were at least four people working there and they were so friendly and the food came really fast. it was fresh and hot and delicious! I can't wait to go there again, it looks like they have really pulled it together!”

“We love eating here! Every menu item has been a delicious hit, from the hibachi to the sushi. Wonderful service and high quality food on every visit.”

“Thank you for being open for our family this holiday season! Yummy hibachi, especially the scallops.”

“Heather and....AH I FORGET! Started with an S on July 4th.2026. These wonderful ladies we're not in a bad mood or ugly because they had to work on the 4th of July however they were kind what way above and beyond they're the only ones out of all the coffee shops here in Bristol I went to the mall that can get a really good caramel macchiato that actually tastes like espresso they gave my 2 pugs pup pups and cookies and my son loves them he said they were so kind and know how to make a real coffee”

“love there pizza and you cant get unlimited toppings”

“We went to the store at Exit 63 in Kingsport, near Tri-Cities Airport. We were seated right away, but waited 20 or so minutes with out any service. The tables beside us were quickly waited on. They didn't have many tables seated, so not very busy. We got up and left and drove to Exit 7. We were seated right away, the server (Anna) was there in just a couple of minutes to take our order. The kitchen was slow to get our food out for not being very busy. It was all good, hot and tasty. We typically wouldn't drive to Exit 7 but would return if we are in the area, but we are probably done with Exit 63 location.”

“Before the pandemic my son Micah and me enjoyed many delicious meals and treats at this restaurant. Staff was great too! Hardees has legendary biscuits!”

“love there pizza and you cant get unlimited toppings”

“The food is great but the store is disgusting. We refuse to dine in. I've worked in the restaurant business for over 30 years and it's very clear that the closing steps are being skipped every night. This isnt a one time deal and I don't catch them on a bad day, it's buildup. I did you all a favor by not posting pictures. If the staff use the same bathroom as the customers I'd hate to know they are using that same bathroom and then prepping my food. We get to-go orders and choose to just ignore the mess or we wouldn't be able to eat Wingstop in this area. The franchise owner clearly doesn't stop in.”

“Just got our first order from here & If you’re not getting your Chinese food from here you’re missing out! Top tier food! They don’t skimp out on anything. The pork fried rice is 🤌”

“Food was delicious
Angel helped us out and went above and beyond.
Thanks again will be definitely trying this place out again. Customer service was great and quality of the food was excellent!”

“Unique today. Cajun chicken biscuit was so dry it cracked when a piece broken off. Gravy from the biscuits and gravy was sawdust gravy. No sausage. Horrible meal today. Have had good experiences but this was a total disaster. To top it off would not give me my receipt so I could stub. That was odd. Think meal was eleven something. Will try again and hope this was just a bad day.”

“Friendly baristas who craft great drinks every time. Just very personable even when busy.”

“I was Happy to try the Flamethrower Burger w/Fries,along with a Medium drink/Flurry(Awesome service worthy of 10,000/10,000 of awesomeness)”

“Amazing every time.
Prices better than chipotle. And they will make a quesadilla right in front of you, cooked to perfection.
Location is always clean.”

“Arby's had great food and expensive options, but the company likes to hire the worse staff and not pay enough to keep the good employees so the general feel at Arby's is broken.”

“We did an online order, it went smooth,no problems!”

“What's not to love? Veggies, spicy, not spicy? It's all here. I have yet to find better Chinese fast food. The price is right, it's fresh, and it tastes great! Stop by and take some home with you.”