North Carolina Restaurants

In early 2008, Sam and Alyce Ratchford purchased the two-year-old Vidalia from their friend and former co-worker. They quickly focused the menu around North Carolina products, fresh local produce, and expanded the wine list. Vidalia quickly outgrew its original 45 seat capacity prompting an expansion in the winter of 2015. When Vidalia reopened, the Ratchford’s had added seventy-five additional seats, a screened-in, covered porch, a full bar and a wall of wine. Their mission to source locally and provide high-end North Carolina cuisine in a casual, upscale space remains today.

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

A place to drink, dance, and eat, Guinguettes were a popular social gathering spot in 19th and 20th century Parisian suburbs.

We aim to continue this tradition here in Black Mountain, serving a unique combination of authentic French and Latin cuisine in a warm and worldly atmosphere.

Our made from scratch dishes source primarily local and organic ingredients and we hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

Bon appétit!

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.

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.

Mellow Mushroom – Blowing Rock

Sunny Rock Eggs and Things is a breakfast and lunch diner that opened in July of 2015 in Blowing Rock, NC.

Whether you want a traiditonal breakfast or want to try something more eggciting, at Sunny Rock we have options for everyone! Sorry, we do not take reservations. Be sure to try out our freshly grinded Columbian coffee!

For over 50 years, Dan’l Boone Inn has been serving Boone and the high country delicious homecooked meals, just like you remember at grandma’s house. Our family style meals begin with a salad in the summer and soup in the winter. Three meats and five vegetables are served along with biscuits, preserves, dessert and beverage. A full family style breakfast is served on Saturdays and Sundays.

Dan’l Boone Inn has recently been honored by both Southern Living Magazine and Our State Magazine for our country cuisine. The restaurant placed third in Southern Living in the reader’s choice awards for country cooking restaurants. We also won first place among readers of Our State Magazine for Family Dining/Country Cooking and third place under Best Restaurant in North Carolina.

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.

Bar Food, Happy Hour

This upscale eclectic gourmet Italian Bistro, is a combination of a visual and culinary celebration. Although the menu is Southern Italian cuisine, the sky’s the limit for special events and private parties. Accommodates up to 150 for sit down dinners and up to 180 for cocktails and buffet in the patio garden, wine room and main dining room. Catering is also available. Casual family-run eatery supplying Italian comfort food & pizza in an art-lined space with a patio.

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.

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.

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

Kitchens are often described as gathering places, the heart of a home. We like to think of The Speckled Trout in a similar sense. Located in downtown Blowing Rock— at the corner of Main Street and Highway 221—  is the newly renovated and reinvented restaurant and bottle shop. We explore the roots of Appalachian food and beverage culture, and re-create it in our kitchen by preserving and reviving ingredients of our local heritage. Menus are more than a list of ingredients; they show how people live and what they value. And as the seasons change, so does our menu.

To accompany the celebration of our regional dishes, our beverage program focuses on terroir-driven libations. The term terroir evokes a sense of place, and in our shop this is evident in everything we do. The bottle shop emphasizes traditions of fermentation practices by offering some of the best “home-grown” beers and ciders around. In addition, our wines highlight small producers from old world to new.

In the 1950s, The Speckled Trout was a place to stop and fill up your gas tank. Now, you can fill up on fresh mountain trout, soup beans and hoecakes, and wash it down with local farm beer or fresh rosé. Join us at The Speckled Trout for a taste of regional fare and warm hospitality that will keep y’all coming back!

Vintage Kava is a herbal tea lounge located in Weaverville, NC. Our menu consists of a variety of herbal teas like Kava, Kombucha, Yerba- Mate, and more! If you cannot find a drink that fits your needs, create your own from over 30 herbs to choose from.

Back in September of 2006, Ole & Elena Delatorre along with their 3 sons, Abraham, Alfredo and Daniel started renovating and old building that would become the family business. After 5 months of hard work it opened its doors to the public and was successful from day one. Thanks to the people of Black Mountain and all the visitors the business grew and expanded to a larger location in the same vicinity. Hard work, team work and dedication paid off.

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.

Chinese Restaurant.

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.

From our humble beginnings in 2012 as beer lovers with a home brew setup, some mason jars, and a lot of zany friends, a culture of absolute foolery and serious chillness grew. These days, we brew for fun and we brew for our community, and along the way we end up producing totally outstanding craft beer that we’re proud to share with you.

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

Intimate place offering sophisticated French dishes, wine & cocktails & a popular Sunday brunch.

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.

Counter-service chain offering egg sandwiches, soups, salads, baked goods & a variety of bagels. Einstein Bros. Bagels located at 191 Main Street West, Banner Elk, NC proudly serves gourmet bagels baked fresh in store every day and delicious egg sandwiches, signature lunch sandwiches, piping hot coffee, cookies, muffins, juices, smoothies and more. Come in for your morning coffee and bagel, pick up a bagel box for the office, or let us cater your next special event or office meeting.

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. Family oriented with a rustic atmosphere. We cater to bus tours.

Dine In – Carry out/ Take out – Catering ServiceWoodlands Barbeque Restaurant is one of North Carolina’s best Barbeque Restaurants.

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.

Relaxed Italian dining spot in a shopping mall with Italian entrees, pizza, wine & craft beer.

Chinese Restaurant in Black Mountain North Carolina

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.

Creative comfort food fare offered for breakfast & lunch in a cozy, homespun cafe & bakery.

Proper is an homage to a Southern upbringing. It is preserving a way of life that includes an honest living, being polite, and eating good food.

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!

Boone’s original Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar, Makoto’s is the Best Tasting Show in Town! Watch as our expert chefs perform their culinary magic table-side or for a more intimate dining experience, dine in our sushi bar. Since 1981, Makoto’s of Boone has been providing area residents and visitors with a facility for a unique dining experience. Makoto’s offers a rare combination of exceptional food prepared by expert and entertaining chefs in a relaxing atmosphere, all at reasonable prices. Makoto’s has been an Appalachian State post-game tradition for almost 40 years. Perfect for your family dinner or that first date, come by and see what people in The High Country have been talking about. Makoto’s seats on a first come first served basis. No reservations. Contact us at 828-264-7976 for all other inquiries.

Amazing food! Best smoked turkey and chicken I’ve had in a long time! Pork is great too. You Definitely won’t be disappointed eating here. Great service as well. I highly recommend this place

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!

The Manor House Estate was the elegant home of J. Luther Snyder, the most famous of Chetola’s owners. Snyder purchased Chetola Estate in 1926. Also known as “the Coca Cola King of the Carolinas,” Snyder’s wife held frequent celebrations and parties that were the talk of Blowing Rock in the 1930s and 1940s.

On July 28, 2012, Chetola officially opened Timberlake’s Restaurant in the historical building, with a menu inspired by world-renowned North Carolina artist and designer Bob Timberlake’s culinary favorites. The restaurant features three dining rooms, an intimate wine room and waterfront dining on the Patio. The charming and warmly outfitted Headwaters Pub is just inside Timberlake’s main entrance.

Bob Timberlake, who is known for creating things of exceptional artistry and imagination, used his deeply rooted love of food as the impetus behind the distinctive menu. From savory shrimp and salads of mountain-grown spinach, to pan-seared duck and roasted Carolina quail, each dish will be one worth savoring. Mouth-watering Angus bistro filets, seafood, poultry, vegetarian options and housemade desserts will also tempt palates of all tastes.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily, year-round in Timberlake’s Restaurant. In addition, you will find outstanding buffets on Mother’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and during special events such as Symphony by the Lake.

Established in 2005, Bistro Roca is a true neighborhood Restaurant located off the beaten path near Downtown Blowing Rock, NC where we welcome you warmly and serve satisfying foods that change with the seasons. It is a casual bistro to enjoy the company of friends and family while relaxing with easy cuisine and drink.

Woodsy, lodge-style hotel restaurant offering Italian dishes, sports on TV & scenic views.Hand Tossed, baked in a hot Hearthstone Oven. Voted by residents and guests alike the best Pizza on Beech Mountain. Located in the Top of the Beech Inn & Conference Center, Bullwinkels Restaurant offers great Hearthstone Pizza and contemporary Italian cuisine. Enjoy the charming atmosphere in the stunning old moose lounge, updated with AC for the modern times. Watch Sports and other great events from every angle on 50 inch TV’s with a 100 inch main screen. Enjoy good food with affordable prizes in the cool summer months, stay in the hotel or rent out our function rooms for special occasions.
Hope to have you good folks over soon!

Granieri’s Italian Restaurant is currently located at 983 Main St, Andrews, NC 28901. Order your favorite pizza, pasta, salad, and more, all with the click of a button. Granieri’s Italian Restaurant accepts orders online for pickup and delivery.

Steaks, seafood & cocktails offered in a long-running restaurant with an old-school vibe.

Family-owned Southern nook since 1996 with lunch specials, homemade desserts & a dog-friendly patio. Come join us in a unique atmosphere for a delicious assortment of daily specials, many house-made soups, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, salads, decadent desserts and more! Full menu available for take-out. Family owned and operated since 1996.

Baa’d Sheep Burritos is an independent, family owned burrito restaurant with locations in Mars Hill, NC & Weaverville, NC serving the freshest ingredients in our creative recipes. You’ll also find the Baa’d Sheep Burritos’ food truck in various locations around WNC

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.

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.

We make nearly everything from scratch, we select our own produce from the WNC Farmer’s Market, and we grill the best burgers in town! We have six local draft beers as well as a great selection of bottled beer and wine. Chef’s Menu additions are ever-changing, and we have a kids menu too!

Donuts, Coffee, Breakfast sandwiches ion Black Mountain NC

Casual chain open 24/7 offering all-day breakfast, plus other hearty American eats.

Huddle House is the host of family and friends, brought together by good food served from the heart for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. From our first restaurant that opened nearly 60 years ago in Decatur, Georgia to each community we operate in today, that’s the simple idea that brings us together every day.

We’re a neighborhood diner that makes every meal fresh, hot, and cooked-to-order, whenever you want it.

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.