The prime spot in Banner Elk to enjoy an impressive menu of rotational craft beer on tap, Prosecco on tap, and wine by the glass. They also have a fridge full of even more beer labels, hard ciders, and hard seltzers. While they just have small snacks, they often have a food truck out front. Read More
Author: Mark File
Nguyens Asian Grill
Asian fusion restaurant with Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese favorites, including sushi, hibachi and pho. Across the road from Lowe’s Home Improvement. 2015 Tynecastle Highway, Ste B, Banner Elk. 828-783-9311. Go to their website.
Williams Deli & Bakery
Features a wide variety of gourmet sandwiches such as the Banner Elk Scorcher, The Mountain Cuban, and The Southerner – as well as fresh baked desserts, cakes and biscuits. Open for breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday. Go to their website. Address: 32 High Country Square, Banner Elk Phone: 828-898-2300
Lees-McRae Summer Theatre
Lees-McRae Summer Theatre returns to the stage for its 39th season with a bright spotlight on the extraordinary people of the High Country – past and present. While there’s only one full-scale professional “Broadway-style” musical this summer, it’s a big one with an encore staging of From the Mountaintop: The Edgar Tufts Story – one Read More
Dive-In Swimming Pool
The Dive-In public swimming pool and water park opened in 2019 as part of Avery County Parks & Recreation. It’s located in our county seat of Newland, about 9 miles from Sugar Mountain. The $3 million heated pool complex features locker rooms, family restroom, accessible zero entry, two slides, spray fountains and diving board. It Read More
Luna Thai Sushi
A passionate team of native Thai chefs bring years of experience in Thai, Sushi and Asian Foods. Located in the Grandfather Center at the stoplight at NC Highway 105. 3990 NC-105, Banner Elk, NC 28604. Go to their website.
Be Scooped Ice Cream
Treat yourself to 16 flavors of hand dipped, homemade ice-cream, fresh waffle cones and milkshakes. Located in downtown Banner Elk, on the backside of Sorrento’s and The Bayou restaurants. For more info. go to their Facebook page. Address: 144 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk
Old Hampton Store Barbecue
This historic 1920 General Store is now a popular restaurant, tavern and music venue. Located in Linville, about 5 miles from Sugar Mountain, the menu includes hickory smoked bbq and chicken with Southern sides, salads and more. Find seating inside, on the front porch and at picnic tables underneath the trees. Their tavern has “farm-to-bar” Read More
Sugar Cream Ice Cream Parlor
Treat yourself to soft served and 20 flavors of hand dipped ice cream – with sundaes, milkshakes, banana splits, cyclones and more! Located near the main entrance to Sugar Mountain. Open May through mid October. For more, go to their Facebook page.3390 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604(828) 898-9746
Cam Ranh Bay
This authentic Vietnamese and Japanese restaurant is locally owned by Vietnam natives. They cook with fresh herbs and meats with healthy and creative dishes such as soups, spring rolls, hibachi and teriyaki favorites, noodles, sushi and much more. Great for takeout too. For more info, go to their website.110 High Country Sq, Banner Elk 828-898-4121