The North Carolina Mountains Restaurants
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1. Singletree Heritage Kitchen
$$$ | |Singletree boldly proclaims their guiding principles, from integrity in sourcing to sustainability, and those values are conveyed in beautifully presented plates and, most importantly, in flavor. Seared duck breast and Parisian gnocchi with collards shine at dinner, but it's sandwiches like the Brasstown Melt—sliced steak on ciabatta with horseradish, provolone, arugula, and caramelized onions—that keep the midday shift bustling.
136 Depot St., Waynesville, North Carolina, 28786, USA828-246–9760Known For
- Thoughtful wine and cocktail lists
- Photo-worthy sandwiches
- Light-filled digs
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
2. The Orchard
$$$$ | |Located in a century-old farmhouse in an old apple orchard, the Orchard is the best restaurant in Cashiers, putting a Southern twist on traditional American dishes. The decor is comfortable rather than fancy, with a few kitschy Southern touches.
905 NC 107 S, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717, USA828-743–7614Known For
- Catering to upscale visitors and second-home owners
- Location in an old house, with outdoor seating in warm weather
- Mountain trout prepared four different ways
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential -
3. Daddy D's Suber Soulfood
$ | |Family owned and friendly, this no-frills storefront is the place for soul food in the Asheville area. Fried chicken plates are the specialty; catfish or pork chops are a close second. For sides, expect the classics, like collards and mac and cheese, done well.
411 7th Ave., Hendersonville, North Carolina, 28792, USA828-698–7408Known For
- Generous portions
- Black-owned business
- Served with love
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
4. Dan'l Boone Inn
$$$ | |Near Appalachian State University, in a former hospital surrounded by a picket fence and flowers, Dan'l Boone serves old-fashioned Southern food family style. You can have any or all of the items on the menu, and seconds and thirds if you want them, for the same price—and the portions of fried chicken, country-style steak, ham biscuits, mashed potatoes, and green beans (to name a few) are generous. There's usually a line waiting to get in.
130 Hardin St., Boone, North Carolina, 28607, USA828-264–8657Known For
- Large portions
- Simple Southern dishes
- Friendly staff
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No breakfast weekdays. No lunch weekdays Jan.–late May, No reservations except for large groups; cash or check only, No credit cards, Reservations not accepted -
5. Dandelion Eatery
$ | |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, USA828-595–9365Known For
- Freshly made local dishes
- Very friendly service
- Sidewalk tables
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No dinner -
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6. Frogs Leap Public House
$$$ | |This popular eatery partners with more than a dozen natural and organic producers to find the ingredients needed to create its rigorous "farm-to-fork" modern Southern menu, which changes frequently. The atmosphere is charming, with high pressed-tin ceilings and reclaimed barn wood accents, and the service is friendly.
44 Church St., Waynesville, North Carolina, 28786, USA828-456–1930Known For
- Charmingly rustic atmosphere
- Informed servers and sophisticated meals
- Five-course chef's menu on weekends
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and periodically during winter. No lunch. -
7. Lulu's on Main
$$ | |Lulu's feels old-school—there are old-timey quilts hanging from the walls—but the food is decidedly forward-thinking, from the Thai chicken soup to the savory meatloaf Manhattan. Vegetarians also feel right at home, thanks to options like a marinated tempeh sandwich with kimchi and Szechuan sauce at lunchtime.
678 W. Main St., Sylva, North Carolina, 28779, USA828-586–8989Known For
- Friendly Southern service
- Community gathering place
- Healthy options that don't skimp on flavor
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
8. Over Yonder
$$ | |Founded by the former chef of Simplicity restaurant at Mast Farm Inn—the two businesses still have a friendly, reciprocal relationship—Over Yonder serves an updated style of Appalachian food, with dishes such as tomato cobbler, grilled meat loaf with grits, and panfried rainbow trout with almonds. Over Yonder is in a charming 1861 farmhouse near the Mast Farm Inn.
3608 NC 194, Valle Crucis, North Carolina, 28691, USA828-963–6301Known For
- Updated, delicious versions of Southern mountain food
- 1861 farmhouse with a fireplace in one dining room
- Reasonably priced cocktails, some made with moonshine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. Closed Mon.--Wed. Dec.–Mar. -
9. The Sweet Onion
$$ | |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
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
10. 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
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. Lunch only Tues.–Thurs.
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