The North Carolina Mountains Restaurants
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1. Artisanal Restaurant
$$$$ | |Artisanal is in a barn by a country stream, but don't let that fool you: this restaurant is elegantly designed, modern, and serious about first-rate food and service. The menu, which changes frequently, features only a few entrées, such as lamb tenderloin with charred eggplant and North Carolina flounder with morels, but they are prepared perfectly. This is easily the best restaurant in Banner Elk.
1200 Dobbins Rd., Banner Elk, North Carolina, 28604, USA828-898–5395Known For
- Sophisticated food and service in an upscale barnlike setting
- Craft cocktails and good wine list
- Chef's tasting menu
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Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Mar. Closed Sun. and Mon. -
2. Ristorante Paoletti
$$$$ | |A fixture on Main Street for more than three decades, Ristorante Paoletti serves sophisticated Italian cuisine with first-rate service, although this comes at a price. The menu includes a lengthy section of freshly made pastas, along with many excellent seafood dishes. The wine list, one of the largest in the area, includes more than 1,000 selections. Reservations are a must.
440 Main St., Highlands, North Carolina, 28741, USA828-526–4906Known For
- Extensive wine list
- Upscale Italian food
- Reputation as a longtime favorite with many repeat guests
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Closed Jan.--Mar., Reservations essential -
3. The Orchard
$$$$ | |Located in a century-old farmhouse in an old apple orchard, the Orchard is the best restaurant in Cashiers, putting a Southern twist on traditional American dishes. The decor is comfortable rather than fancy, with a few kitschy Southern touches.
905 NC 107 S, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717, USA828-743–7614Known For
- Catering to upscale visitors and second-home owners
- Location in an old house, with outdoor seating in warm weather
- Mountain trout prepared four different ways
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential -
4. The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge
$$$$ | |Attached to the Gideon Ridge Inn, this intimate 10-table restaurant is your top choice in Blowing Rock. It sticks with dishes it carries off perfectly, such as lamb sirloin, pork loin chop, or duck breast, and most items are sourced from local suppliers.
202 Gideon Ridge Rd., Blowing Rock, North Carolina, 28605, USA828-295–3644Known For
- Reputation as the best restaurant in Blowing Rock and a top spot in the region
- Locally sourced meats and vegetables
- Often being fully booked well in advance
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
5. Gamekeeper
$$$$ | |This stone cottage in the woods, off a winding country road between Boone and Blowing Rock, surprises newcomers with a rotating menu of unusual, sophisticated dishes like grilled elk, antelope Bolognese, bison steak, and other game. In cool weather, there's a roaring fire in the fireplace; when weather permits, eat on the deck with woodsy views.
3005 Shull's Mill Rd., Boone, North Carolina, 28607, USA828-963–7400Known For
- Wild game on the menu
- Rustic setting
- Views from deck
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Wed., Credit cards accepted -
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6. Madison's
$$$$ | |In the Old Edwards Inn, Madison's is Highlands' most upscale restaurant. The dining room is gorgeous, light, and sunny, with stone floors and windows overlooking Highlands' Main Street. The restaurant adheres to a farm-to-table philosophy as much as possible, with pork, trout, quail, beef, and other dishes from area providers. The inn's Wine Garden adjoining Madison's is the spot for a more casual alfresco lunch.
445 Main St., Highlands, North Carolina, 28741, USA828-787--2525Known For
- Beautiful upscale setting
- Extensive dinner menu and wine list
- Impeccable tableside service
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
7. Wolfgang's Restaurant and Wine Bistro
$$$$ | |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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