Category: Dining Guide (In Area)

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

Find much more than ham at this Appalachian deli with made-to-order sandwiches, homemade sides, fresh baked breads, fudge, cookies, cakes and pies. Take home their jams, jellies and other gifts. A favorite in Valle Crucis area for 30 years, The Ham Shoppe relocated to this new location in August 2020. For more, go to their Read More

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

Find a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere with Caribbean-inspired fare and tapas style dining, serving creative tacos, sandwiches, rice bowls and more. Full bar and outdoor seating too. For more, go to their website.488 Main Street West, Banner Elk828-898-7773

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

Reopened in Summer 2020 in new building! Celebrating 35 years as Louisiana Purchase with house made Cajun and Creole cuisine and always fresh North Carolina seafood. Seasonal menu with ingredients direct from the farm. Their bar features craft cocktails, many wines by the glass and local beer. Winner of AAA Three Diamond Award and Wine Read More

Find classic Mexican & Tex-Mex dishes, plus specialty margaritas & tequila, in a relaxed, modern space. Everything is prepared daily with fresh, healthy, high quality ingredients – including the freshest Guacamole dip. Find many vegetarian and fresh seafood choices. Their bar features a large selection of tequilas and a variety of margaritas. For more info, Read More

Sample a big variety of local brews at this craft brewery in nearby Banner Elk, just 3 miles from Sugar Mountain. Their kitchen serves pizza, pretzels, wings, and more. They are family friendly with plenty of games including shuffleboard, pinball and board games. Pets are welcomed on the front porch. For their current beers on Read More

This lively sports bar has all the favorites such as cheese sticks, pretzels with beer cheese, dips, wings, quesadillas, hamburgers, fish & chips – plus plenty of options for beer and wine. Event nights including Trivia Wednesdays and Karaoke Fridays. Live music. For more info, go to their website. 4527 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk (Tynecastle Read More