The North Carolina Mountains Restaurants
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1. West First
$ | |Wood-fired, thin-crust pizzas made from organic flour are the specialty at this lively eatery. Besides the standard toppings are more unusual ones like roasted salmon and barbecued chicken. The open-air patio is especially popular.
101B 1st Ave. W, Hendersonville, North Carolina, 28792, USA828-693–1080Known For
- Sit in the dining room, the loft, or on the patio
- Industrial-chic decor
- Eye-catching oven
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
2. Dan'l Boone Inn
$$$ | |Near Appalachian State University, in a former hospital surrounded by a picket fence and flowers, Dan'l Boone serves old-fashioned Southern food family style. You can have any or all of the items on the menu, and seconds and thirds if you want them, for the same price—and the portions of fried chicken, country-style steak, ham biscuits, mashed potatoes, and green beans (to name a few) are generous. There's usually a line waiting to get in.
130 Hardin St., Boone, North Carolina, 28607, USA828-264–8657Known For
- Large portions
- Simple Southern dishes
- Friendly staff
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No breakfast weekdays. No lunch weekdays Jan.–late May, No reservations except for large groups; cash or check only, No credit cards, Reservations not accepted -
3. Dandelion Eatery
$ | |This downtown destination is more than a restaurant; it's a nonprofit organization that provides job training and other resources to those at risk of domestic abuse. Open for breakfast and lunch only, the ingredients are local, fresh, and delicious, with the emphasis on comfort food like chicken potpie and, in season, tomato pie.
127 5th Ave. W, Hendersonville, North Carolina, 28792, USA828-595–9365Known For
- Freshly made local dishes
- Very friendly service
- Sidewalk tables
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Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No dinner -
4. Lulu's on Main
$$ | |Lulu's feels old-school—there are old-timey quilts hanging from the walls—but the food is decidedly forward-thinking, from the Thai chicken soup to the savory meatloaf Manhattan. Vegetarians also feel right at home, thanks to options like a marinated tempeh sandwich with kimchi and Szechuan sauce at lunchtime.
678 W. Main St., Sylva, North Carolina, 28779, USA828-586–8989Known For
- Friendly Southern service
- Community gathering place
- Healthy options that don't skimp on flavor
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
5. Native Brews Tap & Grill
$$ | |This newcomer to Cherokee's dining options was an immediate hit, with entrées like roasted blackberry chicken and peanut-crusted trout with shrimp Florentine sauce that go beyond much of the basic fare available in town. They outsource their Native Brews label, but it's the place to find a craft IPA or stout in a place that only legalized alcohol sales in 2021.
1897 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, North Carolina, 28719, USA828-497–2739Known For
- Lively local bar scene
- Outdoor hangout space with games
- Hearty steak entrées
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6. Over Yonder
$$ | |Founded by the former chef of Simplicity restaurant at Mast Farm Inn—the two businesses still have a friendly, reciprocal relationship—Over Yonder serves an updated style of Appalachian food, with dishes such as tomato cobbler, grilled meat loaf with grits, and panfried rainbow trout with almonds. Over Yonder is in a charming 1861 farmhouse near the Mast Farm Inn.
3608 NC 194, Valle Crucis, North Carolina, 28691, USA828-963–6301Known For
- Updated, delicious versions of Southern mountain food
- 1861 farmhouse with a fireplace in one dining room
- Reasonably priced cocktails, some made with moonshine
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. Closed Mon.--Wed. Dec.–Mar. -
7. Peter's Pancakes and Waffles
$ | |Pancake houses are big in Cherokee, and Peter's is at the top of the stack. Many locals are regulars here, and you'll see why when you try the blueberry pancakes with country ham in the dining room with wide windows overlooking the Oconaluftee River.
1384 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, North Carolina, 28719, USA828-497–5116Known For
- Breakfast served until the afternoon
- Old-fashioned diner feel
- Perky service
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Rate Includes: No dinner -
8. Rocky's Grill and Soda Shop
$ | |This kitschy but fun version of an old-fashioned soda shop—an institution in Brevard since 1941—has burgers, hot dogs, and a wide range of ice cream creations. The tuna salad sandwich is a local favorite.
50 S. Broad St., Brevard, North Carolina, 28712, USA828-877–5375Known For
- The Elvis sandwich (grilled peanut butter and banana)
- Delicious milkshakes, floats, and sundaes
- Perfect place to take the kids
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
9. The Falls Landing Eatery
$$$ | |The hands-on owner has made this downtown mainstay one of the most recommended dining spots in Brevard. The menu skews to seafood, with standouts including fish-and-chips, mountain trout, and haddock, but the pork chops and filet mignon are excellent, too. There's a full bar in the brick-walled dining room.
18 E. Main St., Brevard, North Carolina, 28712, USA828-884–2835Known For
- Dog-friendly sidewalk dining
- Local favorite
- Friendly service
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
10. The High Test Deli and Sweet Shop
$ | |This little sandwich shop is known for pressed Cubans, roast beef hoagies, and corned beef on rye, or you can opt for a bowl of chili. While you're waiting, explore the old service station memorabilia. There's a small dining room, or take it to-go.
145 Everett St., Bryson City, North Carolina, 28713, USA828-488–1919Known For
- Local favorite Cuban sandwich
- Ice-cream sandwich cookies
- Friendly, upbeat owners
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
11. Veranda Café
$ | |With its gingham curtains and checkered tablecloths, this popular downtown lunch spot serves food that is both unpretentious and tasty. The soups are the best thing on the menu (the Hungarian mushroom soup is a longtime favorite), and the sandwiches are winners, too.
119 Cherry St., Black Mountain, North Carolina, 28711, USA828-669–8864Known For
- Home-style soups and sandwiches
- Friendly small-town ambience
- Spacious outdoor seating
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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