Sarah Mast
Timber! is our go-to spot for celebrating anything (we even went after our courthouse wedding). The service is always outstanding, the burger is hands down the best in town, the rotating menu is always creative and out of the box, and the bar team consistently keeps things interesting. The moody yet inviting, camp-inspired atmosphere makes it feel special every single time. If you’re looking for great food, great drinks, and a place that feels special every time, this is it.
… moreGary Whitney
The food and the service were amazing. I highly recommend the burger, fried green tomatoes, squash soup, and s’mores sundae. If you’re planning on going make sure to make a reservation beforehand
… moreCarla C
Where do I start? As first-timers, we were mortified to see the perfect view of the kitchen from half the tables in the dining room. We felt fortunate that we were NOT seated at those tables.
We were again surprised at the menus printed on plain colored paper and the paper napkins, given what we had read about the restaurant and its offerings. I had already made up my mind and mentioned to my husband that, no matter how good the food was, I did not expect to want to come back.
But then we tasted the food! I’ll be updating this post when I get home, but suffice it to say that the food was worth every penny and then some, as was the incredible service. We shared starters and small plates, starting with Warm Stuffed Dates which were to die for. We followed with Smoked Trout Spread that I could have made a meal of all by itself. The Beef Tartare was amazing as well. We finished with the Smashed Cucumbers which was wonderful, but it turned out to be a LOT of cucumber by the time we finished it, as we could NOT stop eating! The only disappointment to us was the S’mores Sundae, which for the most part was just a matter of taste, except that what little amount of marshmallow creme they used was blackened beyond being edible. The smoky flavor of the vanilla ice cream was too odd for someone who had just eaten smoked trout. I must stress that, aside from the marshmallow ash, the sundae was just a matter of taste and would likely appeal to most people who might order it. We had no doubt that had we said something, they would have fixed it with a smile on their face, as the service was truly exceptional as well.
The Spirits List was diverse, truly having something for everyone.
We are likely to be back to enjoy drinks and small plates yet again soon! Highly, highly, highly recommend Timber!!
… moreMarissa Wilson
This is probably the best restaurant in JC. The vibes are immaculate! The drinks are amazing and unique, and the food is AMAZING. They have small, medium and large plates and some are very unique, but they also have something for picky eaters (burger, chicken sandwich, etc). Some of the menu rotates but the staples stay. I highly recommend eating here. Reservations highly recommended but can get seats at the bar as well.
… moreChelsea MacIver
Highly recommend reservations! This is a small but great place. The warm stuffed dates and fried green tomatoes are AMAZING. They also have wonderful cocktails and popcorn chicken. Our waitress was Billie and she was wonderful.
… moreCal Klem
I never post to the internet but I am posting my first restaurant review ever. We enjoyed a fabulous meal this evening at Timber. My only regret is we did not find this restaurant sooner. I will say that this restaurant is for the more adventurous diner. We decided to create our own tapas dinner. From the starter menu we chose warm stuffed dates and the spicy potato hand pie. From the small plate menu we ordered the brussel sprouts, and they may be the best brussel sprouts I have ever eaten. From the main menu we decided to share the braised chicken legs. Every part of this dining experience was fantastic. Iris provided outstanding service and guidance with the menu. Timber is not the fanciest restaurant but the food was incredible. Iris told us that parts of the menu change every week and I would highly suggest making reservations ahead of time. It is not the type of restaurant where I will eat every week, but it will certainly be on our rotation. They do have hamburgers and fried chicken sandwiches for the less adventurous diners. I truly hope that others in Johnson City discover this gem and support it. Wow just wow! We used to drive to Asheville to eat at restaurants like the Admiral but there is no reason to make that trip anymore. Enjoy!
… moreJEFF MCNEESE
After a few people got here. It got a little loud cuz the service was great. Food was delicious. We ate item prepared in a way we don’t normally eat. My only complaint a little bit a long time between the 3rd and 4th course. There’s a nice seating area out back. Each dish is chef prepared to perfection. It’s not get your food out of a pot and slap it on a plate.
… moremichelle guseman
What a cool place! Very intimate. Our waitress was very friendly and knew the menu very well. Food was incredible! Menu changes daily so any day is a great time to go and experience something new and interesting.
I hope to return.
… moreCam King
I’ve been dining at Timber for many years…back when you had to scan a QR code to see the menu and reservations weren’t required. I’m happy to see they’ve continued to thrive despite covid and road work that never seems to end, but I miss those days. This time around my family & I ordered the Hot Honey Popcorn Chicken which paired wonderfully with the House-made Ricotta, Broccolini & Sourdough Bread. The Smash Burger with Handcut Fries never disappoints! In my opinion, it’s the best tasting burger in JC. We didn’t have any cocktails this time but when we have, they’ve been unique, tasty and definitely boozy. To finish off the night, we had my favorite; Housemade Smoked Vanilla Ice Cream…HIGHLY RECOMMEND. My son had the Dark Chocolate Panna Cotta and said it was light & yummy. All of us looked forward to this night & it was worth the wait
The food is always consistently fresh & delicious, our server was attentive and informative & we love the restaurant vibe.
… moreStaci Thompson
The staff is so friendly and welcoming and the food is DIVINE. The mushroom tartine was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. Thank you for the suggestion, Robert!
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