Tartan Restaurant

Will Hoover

Stopped on way to Grandfather mountain. Got the grilled Pimento cheese sandwich and potato soup. It was delicious!!! Would definitely eat there again!!

Linda Vance

We used to vacation at the Pixie Inn next door and always spent breakfast here while on vacation. It's only gotten better! The food is amazing and the staff are just as amazing!!! Never a let down when here!!

Jason Lake

On our way back from a wedding in the mountains, we stopped in Linville, at the foot of Grandfather Mountain, to have brunch on a Sunday. There's not much in this tiny village, but the parking lot of The Tartan was so full that we had to park a block up the street. When I arrived at the door a hand written sign apologized that there was limited staff working so there may be a long wait. I signed my party in to the book. Yes, I had to sign myself in rather than tell someone who I was. And we waited in the parking lot, expecting an hour wait or more. In less than 30 minutes a charming young man with a broad smile called our name and showed us to our table. (I noticed later that he was also a waiter.) After we had been seated, the 2 waitresses that I could see looked very tired, I suspect that was because we arrived after the Sunday brunch rush. Our waitress arrived in a few minutes and as cheerily as she could asked for our drink order. A few minutes later she brought them back and just as cheerily asked for our food order. Again, we expected a long wait to eat our food due to the shortage of staff. However, in about 15 minutes our food arrived, with our waitress apologizing profusely for the non-existent delay! And the food was delicious! It was general diner fare: omelettes, biscuits, turkey club, etc. But everything had flavor and pizazz, not bland and usual. And the warm homemade apple pie at the end topped the meal. To top it all off, the staff was exceptional. There was only a few of them working the whole restaurant (5 plus the kitchen staff that I could see). They worked hard, look tired, but treated their customers like the guests they are. True Southern hospitality even in difficult circumstances. If you are traveling in the mountains near Linville, or spending the day at Grandfather Mountain, make sure you plan a meal at The Tartan. You won't regret it! (Oh, and be sure to take some time before you order to read the fascinating history of Linville and Grandfather Mountain on the menu.)

Cheryl Clark

Really good place to eat, Lots to choice from, Reasonable prices. Friendly staff. I'll be back. Close at 2 every day. So come early.