Blue Agave Steakhouse - Hillsville

The reviews on the restaurant's website were so positive that my husband and I were excited to try it out. However, we quickly realized that the praise might have come from the owner. The decor was appealing, the patio area spacious and inviting, the beer and wine selection extensive and fairly priced, and the menu had so many tempting options that choosing was a challenge. Unfortunately, the restaurant was severely understaffed. When we arrived, we were seated right away by the hostess, who also took on the roles of waitress and busser. Although there was a bartender at the empty bar and seemingly two cooks in the kitchen, the hostess was the only one working the dining room and patio. While she promptly seated us, we waited 20 minutes to place a drink order before deciding to leave. We noticed several tables that weren't cleared and other guests who had finished their meals but were waiting a long time to settle their bills. I felt sympathy for the hostess, who was clearly trying her best but was overwhelmed with duties that should have been shared among a larger staff. The food might indeed be as fantastic as advertised, but we'll never know. Instead, we chose to go to Stingray's Seafood, just half a mile down the road. There, we enjoyed excellent service, decent food, and very reasonable prices.