North Carolina Restaurants

Milton’s Black Mountain inside The Monte Vista Hotel is open for dine-in and takeaway service! Our dining room and bar are open for dinner currently Wednesday through Sunday for dinner from 5pm to 9pm.

As part of the remodeled lobby and dining area of The Monte Vista Hotel, Milton’s Black Mountain offers a seasonal menu of regionally-inspired Southern food. Executive Chef Dennis Bernard’s goal is to share the allure of regionally inspired seed-to-fork dining to Western North Carolina tourists and locals alike. “Southern cooking is so much more than fried chicken or shrimp and grits,” he says. “I’m passionate about introducing our guests to contemporary Southern flavors.” Come enjoy a cocktail and experience our seasonal southern menu today.

A restaurant inside a house?  Yes! We are located inside a charming old house that was built in 1904. We have kept everything original to the house as much as possible, which means our space is very unique and smaller than most restaurants you’ve probably been to – our kitchen is smaller than most residential kitchens! With such limited space, we run things a bit differently to be sure that you have a great time here! We are counter-service with waitstaff, so you order and pay at the counter BEFORE finding a table where we will serve you! Having everyone order and pay first means that our limited number of tables are not held up waiting for orders to be taken or checks to be brought out, so even if we are very busy, there WILL be a table available by the time you have ordered. Operating this way, it is very rare that we should ever have to wait for a table to open. For this reason we ask that you please do not reserve tables while the rest of your party is in line.

Casa Rustica fuses old-world Italian cuisine with the fresh flavors of the High Country. Since opening in 1981, Casa Rustica has become one of the most beloved restaurants in the area featuring global Italian fare with intimate fireside dining. Casa Rustica offers live music on Thursday nights. We feature live jazz with Todd Wright and Andy Page. Come dine with us and enjoy the wonderful sounds these talented musicians have to offer.

Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes.

BBQ & Mexican eats are served in a rustic space with a lounge, where musicians perform nightly.

Woodlands Barbeque Restaurant in Blowing Rock NC is located just minutes South of the Blue Ridge Parkway on Highway 321 Bypass in Blowing Rock, NC, Woodlands Barbeque Restaurant specializes in North Carolina Barbeque Pork and Ribs, great food, nightly entertainment and catering. Our Restaurant’s Menu features barbecue beef, pork, chicken and ribs plus home style Mexican food. Family oriented with a rustic atmosphere. We cater to bus tours.

Dine In – Carry out/ Take out – Catering Service

In the most surprising of places you find the most surprising of things. In the charming mountain town of Andrews, North Carolina, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and guarding the entrance to the Nantahala Gorge, is the town’s first jail. It’s an old rock structure known as a Calaboose, and it is haunted with spirits. Heavenly craft-brewed beer and wine, to be exact.

Bar Food, Happy Hour

Pepper’s Restaurant and Bar was established in 1975, serving the High Country its first taste of the highest quality deli sandwiches. From
its humble beginnings, Pepper’s Restaurant has expanded into a full-service restaurant and bar with a menu boasting Certified Angus Beef, wild caught seafood, savory pasta dishes, alongside Pepper’s Restaurant favorites like the famous Pepper’s French Onion Soup, Jean Lawsons, Fried Mushrooms, and Onion Rings!

Keeping with a tradition that Jack Pepper started in 1975, Pepper’s remains committed to minimizing its effects on the environment. Pepper’s was the first restaurant in Boone to go 100% smoke-free and the first to recycle all glass, plastic, cardboard, and aluminum. In 2013 Pepper’s adopted compostable take-out containers made from recycled sources! The Bar at Pepper’s is home to the best local beer selection in town! There is a careful selection of unique craft brews available from local breweries and the best in the industry. Pepper’s has all ABC permits and enjoys one of the areas best whiskey selections. Many fine wines are available, with the menu rotating regularly.

Please call ahead for parties of 6 or more! Doing so will significantly reduce your wait time. Pepper’s accepts reservations for parties of 5 or more.

Pepper’s Restaurant & Bar makes all food to order. This commitment to quality may increase wait times while we’re busy. We believe that its worth the wait! Please be patient with our staff as we are committed to serving the highest quality food with the best service.

Hamburgers

Chinese Restaurant in Black Mountain North Carolina

Since 1991, Melanie’s Food Fantasy has operated as a meeting place where great food, conversation, and atmosphere come together.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

he Red Onion is a local business that was established in 1985 by Danny and Suzette Mauney. Our restaurant is located right across the street from Appalachian State and we serve lunch and dinner seven days a week. We have been a part of the community for almost thirty years and believe that there’s no place quite like Boone!

Many of our special and entree menu items are made with local foods grown by the executive chef and other local farms. Red Onion features a lunch menu, large children’s menu and, during the summer months, a covered open-air patio for dining.  For your health and dining pleasure, our entire restaurant is smoke-free.

Prime Selections
Sophisticated Ambiance
Craft & Import Beers
Extensive Wine List
Seasonal Specialties

Maggie B’s is Weaverville’s first ever wine and specialty food store.   But, despite what most people think, Maggie B is not the owner. She is actually Elspeth and Andy’s 13-year old, yellow Labrador retriever. In her honor, we do offer dog parking outside, refreshments (water bowl), and doggie treats. So, if you’re just walking around downtown Weaverville, or getting ready to take your pooch on a hike, stop in and grab some treats for yourself and your four legged friend!

Maggie B’s sells wine, beer, meats, cheeses, wine accessories, and a little of everything else.  Sandwiches, salads, soup, and small plates are offered daily.  They also offer a great selection of wine and beer by the glass.  We carry wines from smaller vineyards that you are not going to find at the grocery store. The wines are from all over the world: South Africa, Argentina, France, New Zealand, and more. You will also find a wide selection of organic wines, which can be beneficial for people who have problems with the preservatives in wine.

In our deli cooler we have Sunburst Trout dip, Jalapeno Pimento cheese, and deli meats. Our cheeses consist of items such as triple cream bries, Aged Gouda, Parmigiano Reggiano, and a wide variety of local selections. We are a full service cheese counter, so how ever much you need we can cut it.

Maggie B’s also offers gift certificates, gift baskets, and shipping!

Don’t forget, we offer free wine and beer tastings every week. Our tastings are informative, fun, and non-intimidating. Our customers enjoy our tastings because they feel comfortable in a place where usually you will see someone you know, or meet someone new!

Mellow Mushroom makes the best pizza in Boone, North Carolina. Our outdoorsy restaurant is located on W. King Street, next to Eggers Law Firm. Mellow is a favorite among locals in Hillcrest, Lenoir, Banner Elk, Foscoe, Todd, West Jefferson, and the surrounding areas. Craving pizza? Maybe it’s time to try something a little more unique. We’re known for our homemade crust and stone-baked pizzas with bold combinations. And if we can make pizza special, just imagine what we can do with a munchie, salad, calzone, or even a burger. Are you hungry yet? Definitely. Take your pick from our selection of 30 draft beers and our tasty, handcrafted cocktails. And, many of our pizzas can be made gluten-free or vegan.

Let’s just say, we saw this all-day breakfast thing years ago. We get that sometimes you want a burger or salad to start your day, an omelet for lunch, or brunch any day of the week. Here, you can have it all, whenever you want it. (Well, at least until we close.)

We also believe food should be both decadent and nutritious, uncompromisingly fresh, and served to order quickly with service that’s as satisfying as the menu. Sure, it’s a tall order, but it’s made us one of the fastest growing restaurants around.

At Grilled Cheese Cafe we prepare internationally inspired gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches made to order. Stop by for a quick and affordable specialty grilled cheese sandwich to go or join us on our patio. We are located in the SouthMarkeT Shopping Center/ Rear Courtyard, 1179 Main Street, Blowing Rock. Serving lunch from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm daily.

Some say that how you cook the sandwich doesn’t really matter. However, here at the Grilled Cheese Cafe we prepare each gourmet grilled cheese sandwich to order, using a panini press. This technique assures the bread is quickly and evenly browned, while the cheese is melted.

Join us for some amazing, authentic BBQ, great desserts, made fresh daily, and stay for great music and fellowship on the weekends.

Open 7 days a week, we are here to serve you Monday – Friday 7am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm and on Sunday 9am to 5pm. There’s much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line.

Mellow Mushroom – Blowing Rock

Classic Mexican & Tex-Mex dishes, plus specialty margaritas & tequila, in a relaxed, modern space.

At Puerto Nuevo Mexican and Seafood Restaurant, everything is prepared daily with fresh, healthy, high quality ingredients. Your experience is enhanced by the most reliable and professional service. Nuevo offers authentic Mexican dishes, including a vegetarian menu and many more fresh seafood choices.We have a large selection of tequilas and a variety of margaritas.The real surprise is that the Guacamole dip tastes fresh … and it tastes like avocado.

Black Mountain Golf Course is located at the foot of the beautiful Black Mountain Range in Western North Carolina. The 6,215yd par 71 course has a front nine originally designed by Donald Ross and is home to the famous 747yd, par 6 17th hole, at one time the longest hole in the world.

Black Mountain Golf Course is a unique, fun and down to earth golfing experience. Established back in 1929, the course is surrounded by some of North Carolina’s most spectacular mountain views. The course is located in the heart of historic Black Mountain just seventeen miles east of Asheville. Check in at the pro shop, warm up your short game on the practice green, and enjoy a break at the turn or after the round at the Green Tee Grille.

In 1955, two Georgia neighbors opened up a restaurant that would change the world. Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner were living in Avondale Estates, GA, when they decided to open a 24-hour, sit-down restaurant for their friends and neighbors, focused on people on both sides of the counter. That first restaurant opened the door to create the Waffle House brand that you see today.

As this movement began to expand, new restaurants were built in Georgia as well as neighboring states, and the “Yellow Sign” soon became a familiar landmark along city streets and interstate highways across the country. Today, the Waffle House system is more than 1,900 locations in 25 states. All open 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

But more than that, Waffle House has always been about the people Joe and Tom cared about in 1955 – our Associates and Customers. Waffle House was founded on the principals of providing the friendliest service in town, while also offering the opportunity for rewarding and quality careers. Today, Waffle House continues to provide great career opportunities for more than 40,000 Associates. These Associates are “Waffle House” to their Customers. They provide their Customers with a unique experience that keeps them coming back for more.

Whether you are a Waffle House Regular, or this is your first time experiencing our restaurant, we welcome you with open arms. You are now a part of our Waffle House Family!

“We aren’t in the food business. We’re in the people business.” – Joe Rogers, Sr.

Pizza, sandwiches & Italian entrees in a casual, booth-lined dining room with a bar.

The food is our biggest passion. A twist on the ordinary, we are constantly looking for new trends. We don’t limit ourselves to a specific cuisine – we believe all the different cooking styles of the world are equally tasty. We also get a lot of inspiration from Food Network and places we travel to, in and out of the country. We take everyday classics and add a “twist” to make it unique to our style….. from classic southern recipies like the pimento cheese or mountain trout to classic American staples like burgers and Philly cheesesteaks.

Be sure to check out our sister restaurant, Sunny Rock Eggs and Things, located right next door. We serve breakfast with a twist as well! There is food for everyone. We rely on word of mouth. If your enjoyed your experience, please tell your friends!

Local Mexican Restaurant Cuisine

Your local Weaverville Subway^® Restaurant, located at 105 Weaver Boulevard brings delicious ingredients and mouth-watering flavors in billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations to you. An alternative to traditional fast food, we offer freshly cut veggies, toppings, protein and freshly-baked bread to create the perfect meal with freshly baked cookies all at a great value! All Subway^® Restaurants are independently owned and operated by business owners who employ talented Sandwich Artists™ that are ready to take your order in person, online, in our Subway^® app, or for delivery.

Black Mountain Lodging & Dining

In addition to providing award winning lodging in Black Mountain, NC, The Red Rocker Inn is the recipient of the “Best of Show” 2014, 2016, and 2017 and “Best Dessert” 2013 and 2015 awards at the “Rock the Taste” Chamber of Commerce sponsored restaurant showcase event in Black Mountain. This unique restaurant is also a multi-time winner of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence.

Come for a visit and you’ll agree that a dinner at The Red Rocker Inn is an experience unmatched by any in the region. The exceptional casual fine-dining fare is enhanced by the beautiful homey setting of our Victorian mansion and is served with love and care. We take pride in choosing the finest quality ingredients in all our selections, including our homemade desserts.

Your experience may begin with any of our tantalizing appetizers such as homemade flatbread with brie, figs, and caramelized onions. Or try the award-winning smoked trout croquettes. You might order homemade soup or salad of the day, all served with hot buttermilk biscuits and homemade apple butter. All entrees are specially prepared to order and served with two freshly-prepared sides of your choice.

Our ingredients are the freshest available, many are locally sourced. The Red Rocker Inn is ideal for any occasion whether it is a special celebration or an any-day night out. Bring a large group or just the two of you. It will be an evening you won’t soon forget. Just be sure to come hungry and save room for dessert.

Now Seven Sisters Tap Room and grill, We are a bar and restaurant with 15 rotating taps, a full bar, gourmet hotdogs, and beer brines wings.

Biscuits & gravy, meatloaf & other American classics served in old-school surrounds with a patio. The Black Bear Tavern is in Black Mountain, NC in the village of Cheshire. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner full liquor Bar, real cooking.

At Café Violette, Chef Kyle Martin has created a menu inspired by the Mediterranean coast of France. Food that is rooted in the tradition of French cuisine is often accompanied by the fresh flavors of the sea. This region is home to the oldest cities and ports in France and its food has been influenced by neighboring trading partners for centuries. The ingredients and spices from Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and North Africa can all be found in this area and are  incorporated into France’s rich culinary history.

Snug, charming spot featuring sandwiches & salads, along with pies & frozen prepared entrees to go. Whether a gourmet lunch, a delectable sweet treat, or custom catering, Eat Crow is your one stop shop for good food in the High Country.

Welcome to Valle de Bravo Mexican Grill! Come enjoy one of our classic favorites, or have a cold margarita. Open 7days a week.

Before we packed up and left our home in New York, we had been head chefs at two of the highest-rated restaurants in the Hamptons on the eastern end of Long Island, Robert’s in Watermill and World Pie in Bridgehampton.  Yet, all the while that we were running our respective kitchens, we kept a small fire burning for the dream of opening our own idea of a great restaurant someday.  Our plan was to find the most promising, picturesque town in the country, where the people were varied, smart, good-looking, and hungry for the kind of genuine culinary thing we do.

Hello, Weaverville.

If you recall, 2012 wasn’t the greatest year for risky business moves.  Back then, our hope was simply to survive.  But, in fact, we flourished.  And you made it happen.

Whether you are local or just visiting, a weekly regular or an occasional diner, we thank you for your patronage.  We also salute the unique community of area farmers and artisans who supply us with the freshest local ingredients–all the sustainable essentials needed to keep Glass Onion fulfilling the promise we made to customers from the start:  To provide simple, delicious meals (lunch & dinner), made strictly with the freshest, prime-quality ingredients, expertly prepared (that’s us), promptly served, and courteously priced.

Buon Appetito.

Eddie & Natalie

This farm to table restaurant in downtown Banner Elk is the newest creation of chef Nicole Palazzo. It features a rotating menu of fresh, seasonal local foods paired with local and regional wines in a slightly upscale atmosphere. Typical menu items range from steaks and seafood to chicken, beef and sushi. Particular favorites are the North Carolina rainbow trout, blackened chicken tacos and roasted beet salad with fried goat cheese.

Tommy’s Family Restaurant is a family style restaurant. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 am – 9 pm seven days a week.

From obtaining our food products to hand-kneading dough, making bread daily and offering fresh food options, we focus on the ritual of taking life from the world around us and presenting it to you. This ritual of nourishment from farm to table is one that all Americans took part in until about 75 years ago.

To honor this tradition we follow a few simple rules as we prepare food for you. Whenever we can, we buy locally-grown, seasonal, organic produce and meats. We use farmers and farm cooperatives or family-run operations as our primary suppliers for our flowers, vegetables, fruits and herbs. We use feta and goat cheese from local creameries, brew Dynamite Roasting Company Coffee and carry local microbrews from around our region. We have a large garden that supplies us seasonally with fresh basil, edible flowers and herbs as well as greens, peppers, root vegetables and other produce. Every day we make homemade soups and breads for the day. You’ll also find homemade daily desserts from our FRESH chef’s and local confectioners’ creations. Each weekend we feature FRESH specials that highlight seasonal offerings from our local food purveyors and unique flavors of our chef’s culinary creativity.

At FRESH we offer an alternative to the processed food delivery system that has become the staple of the modern diet. Here, you will sit down to eat a meal together in the tradition of our parents and grandparents and taste the difference of food that is grown, artfully prepared and served by people who live right here and are part of our community.

Imaginative American fare with a Mediterranean twist served in a trendy locale with whimsical decor.

Begin with a trendy location just 10 minutes from asheville, north carolina. Stir in a whimsical blend of artifacts and artful spaces. Season with provocative offerings of American, Greek and European Cuisine, coupled with an impressive wine list. Add a dash of funk and a smidgen of comfy cool. Top it off with owners who bring tremendous heart and skill to the table, treating you more like family than guests. Garnish with smiles all around. Reservations are recommended. Please Call 828.645.3309. CLOSED MONDAYS..

The Pedalin’ Pig opened its Banner Elk location in 2014 bringing fresh gourmet flair to some smoky down south favorites. With an entrepreneur at the heart of the business, owner Ethan Anderson set his sights to the smokehouse on Highway 105 last spring. The concept was simple-combine gourmet ingredients with a splash of High Country style. The unique dining area is fit to sit 185 of your closest family, friends and sightseers. We offer cozy inside seating or enjoy the color of the season on our patio —and don’t worry, our parking lot has room for the party.

Boone Saloon was born from a desperate need for a watering-hole that was geared for full grown adults. Sure the college kids would come – we are a college town after all. But, we needed a comfortable, clean place where conversation was revered, quality service and food was appreciated, and style was a heavy consideration.

We started with an old white oak tree that we carved out to be the 25 foot, live edge, bar. Then we tore down all the sheetrock and drop ceilings, ripped up the carpet, and let the building show itself. After we built the stage, built an outside covered deck and added our GameChanger Arcade we were ready to go.

Japanese street food and Astro and bubble teaBlack Mountain, NC

konnichiwa was born of a desire to bring customers a taste of modern-day Japanese street food. We want people to think outside the bento box, try cultural favorites that are being served at the hottest corner spots in Tokyo. Or, make your meal the way you want it, using the Creation Station format to construct a custom dish of your liking. You can look forward to a continuously expanding menu along with limited time specials that will allow us to flex our culinary muscles.

In addition to serving our Japanese street cuisine we would also like to introduce Astro Tea, our full-service bubble tea bar with an astronomical number of flavor combinations and mixtures.

Konnichiwa, ko-n-ni-chi-wa
こんばんは :
is used as a greeting in Japanese, meaning hello or good afternoon. So, “konnichiwa” Black Mountain!

Delicious Barbecue You Will Want Again & Again!

At Holy Smokes Barbecue, we know how to do bbq right! Come in & try our signature Apple Butter BBQ sauce on a pulled pork sandwich. Or try a 1/2 pound of our smoked sausage plate. Either way, you can’t go wrong!

For you all who have come to Beech Mountain, North Carolina looking to walk on the wild side, you have to try our BBQ Wolfdog which is a hotdog that comes with pulled pork bbq & cheese!

Don’t forget the kids! We offer kids meals that include a main dish (hot dog, chicken tenders, pulled pork sandwich), a side, & a drink.

We are located in the heart of the NC High Country. Specializing in Southwest Carribean Soulfood, we are proud to offer a variety of food to please all appetites. At Coyote Kitchen we offer antibiotic and hormone free meat options, eco-friendly ocean fishes, vegetarian and vegan dining options, savory daily specials, and flavors to die for! Browse our MENU to find out what all we have to offer. COYOTE KITCHEN is a family owned business located in Boone, NC.

Awesome homecookin 7 days a week! Open Mon-Fri 6am-2pm, Sat 7am-11am, Sun 8am-2pm. All you can eat breakfast buffet for $9.95 on Sundays!

The first Macado’s restaurant was opened in 1978 by Richard Macher in downtown Roanoke, Virginia. It soon became popular for its eclectic ambiance of cartoon, antique, and local nostalgic decor, as well as its wide array of hearty yet modestly-priced sandwiches, subs, and entrees.

Popular with the college crowd, the restaurant opened additional locations near Virginia Tech, Radford University, and Roanoke College. Locations were added at the rate of one or two per year, including those in neighboring West Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee.

Macado’s just recently opened its newest location in Winchester, Virginia.

The already-lengthy menu has been changed and expanded over the years, and several events have grown in popularity, such as the Macado’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party and the Macado’s Halloween Party. Loyal customers have made Macado’s part of their own traditions as well!

Country-chic eatery for Southern classics, including skillet-fried chicken, pimento cheese & trout.

Hoppy Trout Brewing Company is a brewpub located in Andrews, NC. We opened New Year’s Day of 2016, so we were literally the first brewery to open in NC in 2016. All our beer is brewed on premise which we sell in our pub with some self distribution in immediate area. We brew 1 BBL(barrel) batches at a time, 31 gallons, which classifies us as a nano brewery. We also offer a full-service pizza restaurant featuring a handmade Sicilian style brick oven.

The small batch approach to beer production allows us to take risks with flavors. We are constantly rotating our tap list with new experimental beers as well as maintaining a few flagships we try to always keep on tap. There is nothing we won’t put in beer. We have used the hottest peppers in the world, Himalayan sea salt, and even cake batter. We do our best to source local ingredients when available. We give a local farmer all our spent grain to feed his pigs.

Okie Dokies Smokehouse is a good ole bbq and rib joint where you can still get a great home cooked meal without breaking the bank.
It all started back in 1999 when we began working out of a little red trailer serving bbq at local festivals, on the roadside, and for private parties.
Over the next eight years, we just kept growing and growing until we realized we needed something bigger than our little red trailer.
Maybe you’ve seen us at places like
Shindig on the Green, the Lake Eden Arts Festival, Downtown after 5 or one of the many other local festivals around town.
Maybe you saw us on WLOS News 13 Carolina Kitchen sharing some of our secrets!
Or maybe, you read how Citizen-Times correspondant Rick McDaniel said Okie Dokies has some of the best bbq and ribs you’ll find around these parts.
Our Swannanoa place is the talk of the town!
And our little red trailer is back on the road again in Candler and Burnsville with expansion in mind!
Wherever you see us, make sure you stop for some award winning bbq and say Hey!
Come on out to our place for some
Swannanoa Swine Dining!