The North Carolina Mountains Restaurants
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1. Artisanal Restaurant
$$$$ | |Artisanal is in a barn by a country stream, but don't let that fool you: this restaurant is elegantly designed, modern, and serious about first-rate food and service. The menu, which changes frequently, features only a few entrées, such as lamb tenderloin with charred eggplant and North Carolina flounder with morels, but they are prepared perfectly. This is easily the best restaurant in Banner Elk.
1200 Dobbins Rd., Banner Elk, North Carolina, 28604, USA828-898–5395Known For
- Sophisticated food and service in an upscale barnlike setting
- Craft cocktails and good wine list
- Chef's tasting menu
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Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Mar. Closed Sun. and Mon. -
2. The Bistro at the Everett Hotel
$$ | |The best place to eat in Bryson City, this wood-paneled bistro serves hearty dinner entrées like mountain trout with quinoa and brown rice or meatloaf made from four different locally sourced specialty meats. The dining room is a rustic yet elegant space in a 1908 building that formerly housed Bryson City Bank. If you're not staying at the hotel, make reservations at least a week in advance.
16 Everett St., Bryson City, North Carolina, 28713, USA828-488–1934Known For
- A favorite for any type of celebration
- Local twists on classic dishes
- Craft cocktails and craft beers
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Reservations essential -
3. The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge
$$$$ | |Attached to the Gideon Ridge Inn, this intimate 10-table restaurant is your top choice in Blowing Rock. It sticks with dishes it carries off perfectly, such as lamb sirloin, pork loin chop, or duck breast, and most items are sourced from local suppliers.
202 Gideon Ridge Rd., Blowing Rock, North Carolina, 28605, USA828-295–3644Known For
- Reputation as the best restaurant in Blowing Rock and a top spot in the region
- Locally sourced meats and vegetables
- Often being fully booked well in advance
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
4. Madison's
$$$$ | |In the Old Edwards Inn, Madison's is Highlands' most upscale restaurant. The dining room is gorgeous, light, and sunny, with stone floors and windows overlooking Highlands' Main Street. The restaurant adheres to a farm-to-table philosophy as much as possible, with pork, trout, quail, beef, and other dishes from area providers. The inn's Wine Garden adjoining Madison's is the spot for a more casual alfresco lunch.
445 Main St., Highlands, North Carolina, 28741, USA828-787--2525Known For
- Beautiful upscale setting
- Extensive dinner menu and wine list
- Impeccable tableside service
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
5. The Chef's Table
$$$ | |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
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations recommended -
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