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. 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, USA
    828-246–9760

    Known For

    • Thoughtful wine and cocktail lists
    • Photo-worthy sandwiches
    • Light-filled digs

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 2. Vescovo

    $$$

    Homemade gnocchi, divine seared scallops, and a brief but excellent wine list are among the highlights at this chef-owned Italian trattoria in Brevard's tidy Lumberyard Arts District. Live edge and sleek wood tables and chairs set a rustic homey tone.

    175 King St., Brevard, North Carolina, 28712, USA
    828-885–7630

    Known For

    • Barrel-aged Madeira wine
    • Inspired craft cocktails
    • Addictive focaccia bread

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations recommended
  • 3. 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, USA
    828-264–8657

    Known 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
  • 4. 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, USA
    828-456–1930

    Known 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.
  • 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, USA
    828-452–6210

    Known 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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  • 6. The Falls Landing Eatery

    $$$

    The hands-on owner has made this downtown mainstay one of the most recommended dining spots in Brevard. The menu skews to seafood, with standouts including fish-and-chips, mountain trout, and haddock, but the pork chops and filet mignon are excellent, too. There's a full bar in the brick-walled dining room.

    18 E. Main St., Brevard, North Carolina, 28712, USA
    828-884–2835

    Known For

    • Dog-friendly sidewalk dining
    • Local favorite
    • Friendly service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.

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