The North Carolina Mountains Restaurants
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21. 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
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
22. The Chef's Table
$$$ | |At the region's most celebrated restaurant, chef-owner Josh Monroe uses ingredients from his own farm and local purveyors to prepare dishes in an open kitchen. The award-winning menu includes dishes like lamb shank, trout, and deconstructed lasagna that are created with wine pairings in mind. After 20 years, the decor feels a bit tired, but the top-notch service and white tablecloth atmosphere stand the test of time.
30 Church St., Waynesville, North Carolina, 28786, USA828-452–6210Known For
- Hands-on chef who uses local ingredients
- The best wine selection in town
- Classy date night experience
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations recommended -
23. The Falls Landing Eatery
$$$ | |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. -
24. 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. -
25. The Square Root
$$ | |Chef-owned and globally inspired, this approachable mainstay serves creative regional entrées like local trout with grits and lobster sauce alongside rabbit-and-crawfish gumbo and chicken curry. Sit on the covered patio fronting a quiet alley or inside the soaring brick-walled dining room.
33 Times Arcade Alley, Brevard, North Carolina, 28712, USA828-884–6171Known For
- Lively bar crowd
- Locally adored cedar plank salmon
- House-made limoncello martinis
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
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26. The Sweet Onion
$$ | |This casual restaurant serves delicious Southern comfort food like country fried steak, shrimp and grits, and blackberry barbecue short ribs. Business bustles at lunchtime for favorites like the pimento cheese fried chicken club.
39 Miller St., Waynesville, North Carolina, 28786, USA828-456–5559Known For
- Southern comfort food
- Cheerful friendly staff
- Beer and wine only
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
27. 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
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
28. White Moon
$ | |This bustling bistro transforms from a coffee shop into a cocktail bar after hours. Stop in for a to-go cappuccino, or stay awhile amidst the calming greenery for smashed avocado toast topped with a farm egg.
545 Mill St., Dillsboro, North Carolina, 28779, USA828-331–0111Known For
- Delicious smoothies
- Coffee alternatives like matcha and golden lattes
- Trendy hangout
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29. Willow Tree
$$ | |Robbinsville's best restaurant is a chef-owned gem serving specialties like local mountain trout with lemon-caper butter sauce and a grilled ribeye. Seating is inside and on the porch of a historic home.
302 Ford St., Robbinsville, North Carolina, 28771, USA828-260–8158Known For
- Smoked trout dip
- BYO wine or beer (it's a dry county)
- Rich desserts like chocolate cobbler
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. Lunch only Tues.–Thurs. -
30. Wolfgang's Restaurant and Wine Bistro
$$$$ | |Cheerful and unpretentious, though not inexpensive, Wolfgang's has an eclectic menu ranging from a Wiener schnitzel to venison au poivre to Cajun shrimp and grits (the founder was a chef in New Orleans). Several of the rooms have fireplaces, and in good weather there's outdoor seating. The wine list is smart and long.
474 Main St., Highlands, North Carolina, 28741, USA828-526–3807Known For
- Quaint bistro atmosphere
- Eclectic menu
- Extensive wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and most of Dec.–Feb.; closed dates vary annually, Credit cards accepted
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