General Lewis Inn Jefferson Dining Room

As for the food and drinks, they were exceptional—truly outstanding. Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5 Hotel Highlights: Romantic

This place is simply magical! My husband and I first stayed here on our mini-moon on our way south to Asheville and enjoyed it so much that, upon checkout, we booked another night for our return trip! We have since returned for two weekend-long stays, and booking a future stay has now become kind of a tradition (upon checking out last summer we booked a stay for our first anniversary in October, and upon checkout then we booked for our upcoming second anniversary! The inn has a charm reminiscent of European inns and the bygone days of travel, lovingly updated to welcome today’s modern travelers, with several places to kickback and relax, including the wonderful, large front porch, beautiful rear patio and gardens, and the lovely Thistle Lounge, which also features an incredible cocktail bar! The restaurant is delicious, the staff friendly and attentive, and the rooms, many of which have been recently renovated, are comfortable and well-appointed with wonderful details and character (we enjoy staying in a new room each visit and our favorites so far have been the John Winthrow and Pearl S. Buck rooms . The location is perfect, making it easy to walk to the great restaurants and shops nearby. If you are looking for a wonderful getaway in a unexpectedly quaint cool town, look no further! Rooms: Well appointed with wonderful design details and character. Walkability: The location is perfect, making it easy to walk to the great restaurants and shops nearby. Food drinks: Delicious locally-sourced and seasonal menu and wonderful and inventive cocktails! Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Romantic, Quiet

MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BEEN IN THE CATERING BUSINESS ,(HUSBAND IS AN EXECUTIVE CHEF OVER 40YEARS ,,I HAVE MULTIPLE BUSINESSES .MY OLD SCHOOL TEACHER TAUGHT ME SOMETHING WHEN I WAS YOUNG,THE FIRST PERSON FOR ANY ESTABLISHMENT WILL SET THE TONE ,YOUR EMPLOYEES WILL SHOW WHAT KIND OF OWNER HE OR SHE IS...I HAVE READ THE REVIEWS POSTED HERE,,SADLY I REGRET NOT READING REVIEWS FIRST..I JUST SAW HOW BEAUTIFUL THE INN WAS,THIS EXPLAINS IT ALL.THE MORNING AFTER WE ARRIVED, I COULDN'T WAIT TO GRAB COFFEE, AS I STOOD THERE TAKING IN THE BEAUTY OF THE BUILDING,1 HOUSEKEEPER, AND WOMAN WITH TURBEN ON HER HEAD (THE HOST,LEAD PERSON? YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE..I,OVERHEARD THEM TALKING ABOUT THEIR PATRONS ,,(remember this let the customers eat as much muffins they want,they paid for their stay!! BE SURE THE NEXT YOU TALK ABOUT YOUR CUSTOMERS, CLOSED THE DOOR!!! AFTER OVERHEARING THOSE 2 UNHAPPY WOMEN, I DARE NOT EAT THERE!!!PEOPLE IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE A LITTLE OVER WEIGHT, DONT GO THERE ,,CHANCES ARE THEY WILL TALK ABOUT YOU!!WE DECIDED TO GO TO DRAPERS AT THE GREENBRIER THAT DAY,MY LUNCH WAS 70.00,WE TIPPED OUR WAITER 40.00 , WE SPENT 365.00 ON 3 BOOKS AT DORTHY DRAPERS STORE AT GREENBRIER HOTEL,,25O.00 AT GREENBRIER CHRISTMAS DEPOT..WE ALWAYS TIP OUR CLEANING LADY,,THE POINT IS we could have spent money at this hotel,im sure the waitstaff could have used the money (i used to wait tables .IT TAKES 1 BAD APPLE, IN THE CASE IT WAS 2 BAD APPLES. THIS WILL CAUSE A DOMINO AFFECT,THE GOOD HARDWORKING EMPLOYEES WILL GO ELSEWHERE NEVER JUDGE YOUR CUSTOMERS BY THE COVER,,WE ARE THE ONES COMING IN THERE WITH MONEY TO KEEP YOUR LIGHTS ON..NO NEED FOR APOLOGIES, IT STARTS AT THE TOP.WE WILL NEVER STEP A FOOT IN THERE AND NOT RECOMMEND .GOOD LUCK WITH BUSINESS!!!!

A quaint historic hotel in the heart of Lewisburg, voted America's coolest small town. Rooms: Antique furniture and furnishings. Nearby activities: Easy walking distance to Lewisburg's small shops, restaurants, and art venues. Food drinks: Delightful small bar and high-end restaurant with delicious food. Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Romantic

Additionally, the waitstaff was not responsive when we asked to return undercooked steaks to the kitchen. When I mentioned that my steak wasn't cooked properly, they seemed put out and asked if I wanted them to send it back for a second attempt. The filet I received had gristle running through it and resembled a ribeye more than a proper filet. The quality of the steaks has declined since our last visit six months ago when the filet was genuinely a filet. Moreover, if you have any dietary restrictions, don’t expect any accommodations. They served a standard potato and mixed vegetables, and they couldn't cater to basic needs like avoiding onion or garlic. If you’re looking for anything beyond cookie-cutter service, this is not the place for you. We will not return and will share our experiences with everyone we know. On the other hand, I would recommend the Livery, where they are attentive to my dietary needs and ensure my filet is cooked correctly without making me feel like a bother. There’s also no kids' menu, so unless your child wants a burger, the options are limited. I anticipate a sarcastic response from the owner, which seems to reflect how the staff is directed. The replies to past reviews have been inappropriate, and I don't expect a constructive response to this one either, just more falsehoods. It's notable that you've suggested others have been dishonest in their reviews too. I have nothing to lose by sharing my experience, readers can decide for themselves whom to believe. Service rating: 2.