Western Sizzlin - Spruce Pine

Worst steak I've ever had, it was so tough, like shoe leather, the french fries were greasy and soggy, do not recommend this restaurant

NOT ALLERGY FRIENDLY. am visiting the region and my parents who live here took me here for dinner. I have a shellfish allergy that I developed later in life. It is not life threatening but it will definitely ruin my day/night if I have a reaction. I went to the restroom while my parents ordered for us the hot buffet at the counter. As I left the bathroom and met back up with my parents I was approached by a female manager with short blonde hair (I did not catch her name) who informed me that all fried food was fried in the same oil as shellfish and she could not guarantee no cross contamination for any bar food because of guests sharing spoons. She said that besides fried food everything that comes out of the kitchen is shellfish free upon arrival. She offered to bring me a baked or sweet potato from the kitchen. I asked her if she could provide unused spoons from the kitchen that I could use to serve myself away from other food that was touched by the serving spoons. She said yes but again said that she cannot guarantee no cross contamination. I said that I understood. She got me 5 clean spoons. I got myself some salad (lettuce, tomatoes, beets, croutons, olive oil) with no reaction. I got myself a cheddar biscuit. No reaction. Then I got some sweet potato casserole. It was a new tray that was not scooped from yet at all. I used my spoon and took some from a corner where no one had touched yet. Upon first bite I started having a shellfish allergic reaction. I understand that I knew and I accepted the risk and I am not mad at this establishment in any way. I actually appreciate the manager being as upfront as she was. I am just writing this review for anyone who has an allergy that is life threatening that the hot bar is contaminated even just out of the kitchen. I would not trust this kitchen or restaurant. If you chose to take the risk please ensure you have an epipen and someone who knows how to use it is with you. Dietary restrictions: DO NOT EAT HERE IF YOU HAVE A FOOD ALLERGY. Cross contamination is very bad here.

Was good ...food was good always go here to eat with family or friends Parking: Not a lot of parking at the time they were spraying sealer on the parking lot but it's usually not so hard to find a parking spot

We came down to the area from Maryland for the weekend, i saw you had a buffet and after years of living in Tennessee I miss good southern food . The buffet didn’t sacrifice quality ! The food was amazing . There was not one thing on my plate that I did not love and not one thing wasted when I was done . Our sever was Reanna , she gave us nothing short of 5 star service and perfected her job . Thank you Reanna and the team at western Sizzlin

Best food place to eat very polite people and nice servers