Reviews for The Bluffs in Laurel Springs, NC
We hiked to The Bluffs from the Doughton Park campground on the Bluff Mtn trail. It was a gentle up and down through forests and... meadows and just long enough to work up an appetite. Reservations are highly recommended as it is a busy place. I thought thepecan crusted trout was delicious. My husband was craving fried chicken and cornbread and said it was very good. The buildingwas recently remodeled preserving the woodwork, using original fixtures, and old photographs. You feel immersed in the history.We highly recommend and will be going back. Read more
I am very conflicted about this place. The wait to get in followed by the wait to place an order and then the wait to get the... order was incredibly long. From my arrival to beginning to eat was at least an hour and a half. On the other hand the food wasvery good. I would definitely try the fried chicken and the chicken pot pie again. What this place really needs is an efficiencyexpert to improve their operation. There appear to be enough staff there but their operation is terrible. Read more
Love this place! The food and ambience we're awesome! I had the chicken salad sandwich and my family had the Reuben and the BLT... with fried green tomatoes. Everything was fantastic.The chicken salad sandwich had walnuts and Red grapes infused which wasdelicious. They had great music playing as well. What a great find on the Blue ridge parkway! A true gem!! I will definitelyrecommend to friends and family and I will definitely be returning when I'm back in the area. After our hike its was a great wayto finish the day!! Read more
Oh my gosh - absolutely my favorite place to eat on the parkway and I've eaten at the Pisgah Inn and at Peak of Otter Lodge. The... vibe is fantastic, the employees are fun (and I really liked the music they played too.) I sat at the bar and had a beer and theshrimp and grits and it was amazing. I'd come back here any time I got the chance! Read more
We had a great brunch here yesterday on my mom?s birthday. The food was excellent and our server, Josh, met all of our many... requests. It?s a beautiful drive on the parkway from our property just north in Independence, Virginia. My mom and a friend fromher exercise class had a few mimosas which was entertaining. As we were leaving I went to the counter to get a coffee to-go cup.There was a gorgeous young lady behind the counter. She may have been the owner or possibly a manager of the restaurant. Verynice indeed. This place is a great pit stop, in my opinion, if you are local or just traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway. Makereservations online with your iPhone. They have busy times. Read more
Beautiful restaurant right on the BRP. Good southern comfort food. Our waitress was extremely friendly and attentive.... Reservations must be a thing. When we got there at 11:00 AM we were asked if we had reservations. I first thought it was ajoke because the place was empty, but she was serious. By the time we left, it was packed. The tent out front should have been aclue that it is a popular place. Great experience all the way around. Hope we can eat there again next time we?re in the area. Read more
I am giving this review after the third day the newly remodeled restaurant, Memorial Day 2021, thus all comments reflect the... just opened status and may change. First of all it is reservation only at this point. Call ahead and secure your spot as it isvery busy. Second, it is shut on Tuesday but that may change based on Memorial day being a Monday. Third, the ambiance is betterthan original and yet fully restored. Painted beams, upgraded chairs make it bright and more sophisticated. Perfectly restoredfixtures and bar stools, and a very clean up service area makes the 1949 dinner shine. The menu was great but a little thin asthey ran out of some items from a massive turn out. The food was great, but be prepared for a little higher prices. We paid $35before tips for an appetizer, two lunch items and tap water. In my opinion well worth it for the experience and isolatedlocation. Read more
My family and I dined here on October 22 for lunch, and while it was amazing food, the wait was *long*. All of the employees... were super considerate and checked in frequently, and the restaurant did leave a note at the front door that they were shortstaffed. Not a problem for us, but if you?re impatient, don?t go here at peak lunch hours. We arrived at 12:40pm and were sat at1:50. There is no wait seating?my dad has a prosthetic leg and relies on a cane, and standing nearly an hour and a half wasrough for him. Like I said, employees were doing their best though. Food-wise, this place was phenomenal. Between us, we got atriple decker club (best club I?ve had in NC, bacon was PERFECT), chicken tenders (pretty good), a burger (very greasy but mysister assured me it was delicious), and a BLT (amazing). They also had art and things for sale, and it?s a great rest stop ifyou need to use the bathroom or want to buy a little souvenir (the souvenir shop is right beside the restaurant). Read more