Contender’s Pizzeria Arcade

I would advise against sitting at the counter in the dining room. This is my second visit, and I found myself at the counter with my grandson, who was busy pulling out quarters for the game room. The owner approached us and said that adult conversations were not allowed at the counter, implying that my grandson couldn’t sit there with me. I wasn’t even having an adult conversation; if he had just given me a moment, I could have moved to a table. The counter didn’t resemble a bar to me; it felt more like a family-friendly place, similar to Chuck E. Cheese. Having worked in the restaurant industry myself, I understand the challenges that come with it, but I’ve never encountered such rudeness from a staff member towards a customer. At the time, there was no one else sitting at the counter.

Fantastic people and truly delicious food! Eric and Sara are the real deal—so warm and welcoming. They both go above and beyond to make everyone feel special and valued. Definitely give them a try!

The food and service were excellent! It's also dog-friendly, which was a wonderful bonus—our pups had a great time!

A huge shoutout to Sarah and her entire team! We were visiting from out of town and chose this restaurant because it was the closest option. It turned out to be the BEST. DECISION. We made all weekend in terms of food! This place is absolutely top-notch! The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, providing service that surpasses anywhere else we’ve been. The owners are fantastic and very hands-on, and to top it all off, the food is AMAZING! We came in with a group of seven, and every single dish we ordered was outstanding!

We had the best dining experience in Hillsville! The service was incredibly friendly, and the food was fantastic. Our large group ordered pizza, wings, a variety of pasta dishes (the lasagna is homemade, by the way), and salads, and everything we tried was honestly delicious. This is truly the best food in Hillsville!