The North Carolina Mountains Restaurants

We’ve compiled the best of the best in The North Carolina Mountains - browse our top choices for Restaurants during your stay.

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  • 1. West First

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    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, USA
    828-693–1080

    Known For

    • Sit in the dining room, the loft, or on the patio
    • Industrial-chic decor
    • Eye-catching oven

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 2. Cup & Saucer

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    Coffee shop in the front, grab-and-go sandwich-and-salad counter in the back, this downtown staple serves vegetarian-friendly grub and is a popular community hub.

    36 E. Main St. A, Brevard, North Carolina, 28712, USA
    828-884–2877

    Known For

    • Smoothies and specialty coffee drinks
    • Mercantile shop with local gifts
    • Stone-ground grits

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 3. Daddy D's Suber Soulfood

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    Family owned and friendly, this no-frills storefront is the place for soul food in the Asheville area. Fried chicken plates are the specialty; catfish or pork chops are a close second. For sides, expect the classics, like collards and mac and cheese, done well.

    411 7th Ave., Hendersonville, North Carolina, 28792, USA
    828-698–7408

    Known For

    • Generous portions
    • Black-owned business
    • Served with love

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 4. Dandelion Eatery

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    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, USA
    828-595–9365

    Known For

    • Freshly made local dishes
    • Very friendly service
    • Sidewalk tables

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No dinner
  • 5. Peter's Pancakes and Waffles

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    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, USA
    828-497–5116

    Known For

    • Breakfast served until the afternoon
    • Old-fashioned diner feel
    • Perky service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
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  • 6. Rocky's Grill and Soda Shop

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    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, USA
    828-877–5375

    Known 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.
  • 7. The High Test Deli and Sweet Shop

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    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, USA
    828-488–1919

    Known For

    • Local favorite Cuban sandwich
    • Ice-cream sandwich cookies
    • Friendly, upbeat owners

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 8. Veranda Café

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    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, USA
    828-669–8864

    Known For

    • Home-style soups and sandwiches
    • Friendly small-town ambience
    • Spacious outdoor seating

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 9. White Moon

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    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, USA
    828-331–0111

    Known For

    • Delicious smoothies
    • Coffee alternatives like matcha and golden lattes
    • Trendy hangout

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