My stab at being a restaurant critic

Jim and I recently visited Bryson City, NC, and had the pleasure of dining in a few of the local restaurants.  Here's what I've got to say about them.
Anthony's Restaurante and Pizzeria is an "authentic Italian restaurant" located across from the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot.  It's a rustic place, but it falls short of being quaint.  I felt like I was eating in a barn, but other customers seemed to enjoy the atmosphere.  I had fettucini alfredo with chicken.  The chicken part was good; the rest was a bit bland.  (If I say it's bland, that's bad.)  The garlic bread knots weren't worth putting in my mouth.  Jim had a pasta dish with shrimp and wine sauce, which he enjoyed.  In all fairness, I overheard other customers rave about the pizza.  Alas, the service was poor, and I'm sorry I wasted my time there.
I enjoyed eating at Pasqualino's Italian Restaurant in downtown Bryson City.  Cloth table cloths, cloth napkins, organized service.  I felt awkward because I didn't dress up, but no one else was dressed up, either.  Jim had a pizza, which he said was good, except the crust wasn't cooked thoroughly.   The salmon I ordered was pretty good, except I don't think it was fresh as the menu claimed.  The bread sticks were homemade, and the dipping oil was awesome.  Parking, however, was frustrating.  Parking everywhere in Bryson City is frustrating, except for the train which has its own lot a block from the depot.
Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant, less than a mile from downtown, serves the typical Mexican menu, and I recommend it.  Again, parking is an issue as the restaurant is located in a poorly planned parking lot of a poorly planned shopping center.
Soda Pops is an ice cream parlor located downtown and decorated with 1950s memoralbia.  If I had stars, I'd give this place 5 out of 5.  There are a few seats inside the parlor, but there are rocking chairs and benches outside.
My sister, Nancy, asked me to visit The Filling Station Deli Sub Shop since it was featured in Our State Magazine.  This place features a wazoo number of sandwiches, but there's no place to sit.  Well, there are 4 or 5 stools, but they were occupied by others waiting for their orders.  Seating is available outside, but it's shared by Soda Pops - the rockers and benches, remember?  Jim said his Philly Cheesesteak, which they did customize for him, was good, but the sandwich from the convenience store cafe at home is better.  My chef salad was humongous but otherwise unimpressive.  This restaurant was the only restaurant we visited which had a health grade of 102.  It was the only restaurant we visited which had a health grade over 95.  (Okay, I've heard stories about the health inspector in Western NC being extremely tough.)  I've checked out the online reviews of The Filling Station, and it earned high ratings.  It is a cool place.  Well, not literally. There's no AC.
And the best restaurant we visited in Bryson City?  Subway.  Really.  Jim's tuna salad sub was loaded.  My BLT was excellent.  And you know the bread is always fresh.  As a plus, the restaurant shares space with a TCBY.  Who could ask for more?