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Reviewed February 15, 2023

We have eaten here regularly for years but recently something has changed, and not for the good. We were there very early for a Valentine's Day dinner. First off, I was informed that the grilled scallops that are advertised on their website were no longer...available. Okay, no big deal - We switched to the shrimp. I told the waitress that we would split a large meal and she assured me that it came with the salad bar. The food was fine but when it came to pay, I was meant with a huge amount of embarrassment. First, the manager said that the salad bar was never to be shared, He left the register and balled-out the waitress. When he returned, he said that we would have to pay for another salad bar even though the error was not ours. This all took place in front of 8 people waiting to be seated who were left with the impression that my wife and I are "salad stealers" - Very embarrassing! Next, we attempted to pay with a VISA gift card that a client had sent me. This same man made a huge deal out of the payment method as being unusual and further embarrassed us in front of other guests as he wound up lecturing us about our payment method. We left thoroughly humiliated for no reason at all and will not be back. A once great local eatery has been reduced to ashes for us because of an thoroughly unacceptable bad attitude on the part of management. We used to recommend this restaurant to our friends - NOT ANY MORE! Our treatment was totally unacceptable!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed October 20, 2022

Hubby and I ordered dinner entrees (can't remember which ones) along with the salad bar, which was huge and included pudding! The menu is massive, probably the reason why we can't even remember what we ordered, but we liked it, haha! Can't wait to return...for breakfast and lunch, and to try other items on the menu. Of special interest are the chicken parmesan, which our waiter (Alex Dollar) recommended, as well as the Greek offerings. Upon leaving, we met the owner, who is of Greek descent, so we're sure they'll be good!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 2, 2022 via mobile

Mills River Restaurant has an extensive menu, similar to those in diners up north. The food is well prepared and tasty. A salad bar with numerous choices is included with several entrees. The atmosphere is casual, clean, and well lit. Have dined there several times...and will return.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed June 29, 2022

This was our first time here. Lots of choices on the menu at reasonable prices. It's not gormet dining but a nice place to go out for a meal.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed June 26, 2022

Tried this restaurant for our first time. Good food for a reasonable price. Great value for the money. If you want fancy overpriced chef-prepared food, go somewhere else. We will definitely be coming back.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed April 10, 2022

Have always enjoyed our meals at Mills River. Kudos to our waitress Megan, she is super! Our favorite has always been the pound cake but it hasn’t been available for months. Last night, it was back. Bought 2 pieces to take home. Unfortunately VERY DISAPPOINTED!...Didn’t taste the same and both pieces were very stale. Hopefully it was just a one time thing.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed December 5, 2021 via mobile

The portions were adequate but the food was barely warm. The corn and bread were inedible, the beans were OK and the carrots were boiled too within an inch of their lives. Won’t be back.

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed November 18, 2021

Huge selection. Awesome salad bar. And their burgers are the best you will ever eat. Had dinner there on 13NOV21 and then breakfast there on 14NOV21. Both were awesome. Had great service and everyone was super friendly. Everything thing on the menu is made in...house, daily. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely eat there again, next time I am in the area!More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed November 7, 2021

I feel like I’m slumming when I eat here. Have had three really bad meals and management is rude and shifts the blame to the customer. Waitstaff is inattentive at best.

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed October 8, 2021

Greek Restaurant with American food too. The gyros, steaks, salads and desserts are all good. I have had breakfast too a few times the biscuits, eggs, gravy and waffles are all good. Great ice tea, coffee and desserts too if that is all you stop...for that's ok too.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed October 6, 2021

This is simply the over-all best eatery in the area and a favorite of locals (like me) and tourists alike. The restaurant features a wide selection of food ranging from Greek, Italian and Southern dishes. They also have some of the best fried chicken livers...around. In addition, they offer a very large salad bar with something for everyone. The seating capacity is enormous but be advised this place can get crowded at peak times and after church. This is a place that you will want to return to again and again.More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed September 16, 2021

I got the pleasure of having late lunch on 9/15/2021 at around 5:00PM and was given a superb service by Brittany, who always check on us. Britt recommended some items from the menu and we were not disappointed. That beauty knew how to sell the...menu with a smile and knowledge. She was in company of other great servers like Ashely, who like Brittany kept me wishing I was younger. Great restaurant and even better food.More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed July 17, 2021

We look forward to coming to Mills River Restaurant every summer. We drive from Brevard and always brag to friends and family about the great dining experience. Excellent salad bar and their seafood whether it’s on the grill or fried is the freshest between Brevard...and Asheville. We recently had a party of 8 from Florida and everyone was pleased with the variety of choices. Great service!! MoMore

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed June 25, 2021

Great salad bar with salad, pasta, veggies, home made salad bowl chips and desert. Excellent lasagna special. Huge menu and excellent service. Dining room is definitely not fancy but will come back again.

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed April 26, 2021

Eating local is easy when there are friendly, down home restaurants like Mills River. We were in for breakfast and were not disappointed. I had the waffles and bacon, and my husband had eggs, hash browns, and bacon. No shortage of coffee or attention. Did...not, however, have any gluten free options, which would appeal to my grandchildren. We plan to go back for dinner soon.More

Date of visit: April 2021
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Hal O
October 29, 2022|
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Response from Donna C | Reviewed this property |
I don't recall seeing any alcoholic beverages, but I don't drink them and didn't ask. It's a family type of restaurant.
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Response from sctraveler069 | Reviewed this property |
We did not have any contact with the owner. We saw him but he did not come near us. The waitress was very, very friendly. The menu is very confusing. Even the waitress had trouble explaining the selection combinations to us.
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Mills River Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5