The best Dinner in Banner Elk | Sluurpy updated in May

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Stonewalls Restaurant

91/100 (2747 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"The food was good. I like my food super hot, and it wasn't. It was still very good. The service was good, our waitress kept our drinks full, and made..."

chris reid

"We came here on a Sunday night. We made reservations the day before. The restaurant was clean and up to date. The service was wonderful. The food was..."

Ben McGuire

"Stonewall Highly rated and recommended we stopped into this nice restaurant found on Yelp with high ratings. We started with their fresh bread, warm..."

Joel Zaidspiner

"Very nice restaurant. Our waitress was really great. Be ready to pay attention to all the daily specials. The list when we went was pretty long and..."

Chad Treadaway

"We visited on thanksgiving day and were lucky to get a seat for two with no wait! The food was absolutely delicious and service was excellent! The..."

Valerie Shcherbyna

"If we are ever in the area again, we HAVE to go back here. The fried deviled eggs are emaculate, but the ribeye was the best I've ever eaten. It blew..."

Jondan Rothfus

"I grew up going to Stonewalls and after probably 20 years I went recently with some girl friends. It was just as great as I remember. The salad bar..."

Mariah Gunther

"Everything was PERFECT! Came here for a romantic dinner and I could not have asked for anything better. Wonderful food, friendly service, and an all..."

Dallas Moseley

"I was pleasantly surprised. Most of the reviews were very good but they all stated special occasion. The service by Jason was very good, he was very..."

Eva T

"Fantastic establishment. Great food, Very clean, and a Sanitation rating of 100.00. We loved the Devilled eggs, and Steaks were..."

Mark Henry

Subway

Wheelchair Accessible

"Another great stop for lunch...we had no wait, food was fresh and prepared excellently, I just wish the mobile app worked properly...if you are..."

Happy Tiger

"This subway is great! If you are in the area stop here and eat! Very..."

Jason Blackwood

"Best Subway hands down! The staff is always friendly and the subs are always amazing. I live locally and my kids went away to college and they always..."

Susan Russ

"I travel the western part of NC for work and eat at lots of Subways. This is by far the best subway I've been to. It's always a lovely experience...."

Jessica Luffman

"This was the happiest Subway I’ve ever been to! The staff was friendly and patient with my kids and me. The person who checked us out let my seven..."

Cari Kepner Lee

"Got my usual 12" Cold Cut Combo on white. Excellent as usual, and the staff was super..."

Mike McGuire

"The best Subway , they always have fresh ingredients stocked & breads made they live up to their fresh saying . This is our favorite subway we come..."

Priscilla Benfield

"Service is great here. You can dine..."

Briana Watwood

"Top notch for subway. Fast service. Clean. Fresh bread. We were a family of 9 and they got busy after they got all of our food and they still got..."

Ashlea Wilson

"Got their party sub which was double meet with fries and drink. Usually i either get 🤢 with Subway or their is just not enough meat and cheese. ..."

Jeffrey Benshoff

"Everything about this place is just amazing, the workers and always friendly and it's super clean ! I love coming..."

Tiffany Olivares

"This is the cleanest Subway I have ever been inlays, always is when we go. The employees are very polite. All this speaks highly of manager and..."

Debbie Beck

"This order was complimentary due to the fact that they messed up my previous order and offered another at no cost. The replacement sandwiches this..."

Casey Shady

Bodegas Kitchen And Wine Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was my first visit to Bodega kitchen. The smell when you walk in is divine. The bathrooms are clean and well stocked with toilet paper. ..."

April Williams

"We both ordered the Cubans, one with street corn, one with fries. The Cuban was beautiful. The pork was just slightly over cooked but absolutely..."

Zach Pyron

"4.5 / 5 The service was amazing! Rachel was warm, funny and engaging. We had the crab and corn soup, empanadas, chicken fricassee and the..."

Shaun Abell

"Had a nice lunch on the back porch after morning golf. Heaters were very close proximity as it was chilly with a breeze. Owners had the foresight to..."

Roger Young

"I had a nice working lunch. I was able to grab a table out on the deck overlooking the mountain. The restaurant was super clean, the staff was..."

Jeremy Guillette

"Loved the food and service here! Our server Leslie was amazing and super helpful. We tried almost every taco on the menu (don't worry, they're..."

Isaac Coffy

"Really enjoyed dinner here. It happened to be Taco Tuesday where all the tacos are $1 off. I tried 4 different ones and they were all tasty. I..."

amy morris

"A very overdue review of our favorite restaurant in Banner Elk! Everything on the menu is delicious and the fresh made margaritas are a must. Paul..."

Mike M

"I like coming here when visiting my daughter going to school near here. The portions are not to large and the atmosphere is great on the covered..."

Erick Paulson

"We had a wonderful experience! The staff was incredibly friendly and kind! We went for my cousins’s birthday and enjoyed yummy..."

Rebecca M.

"This place is a treasure trove of flavors. I could eat The Crab and Roasted Corn Chowder every day for a long time before I grew tired of it! Great..."

Sam Ponjican

"Owners and workers are very nice. Food is really good. The street corn is the best I've ever..."

Macie Myers

"Awesome food, service and presentation. Best margaritas, bloodies, wine and beer selection. Love this place! Update Feb 2022: I think COVID may have..."

David Stanaland

"My wife and I have been visiting Beech Mountian for several years and on our most recent trip we stumbled upon Bodegas. Being from Tampa I have high..."

Eric Robbins

"Absolutely authentic Cuban food. Delicious! They have outdoor seating. Really like the shrimp tacos and the brussel sprouts are a great..."

Daniel Weiner

"What a unique idea and menu! The staff was friendly, attentive, and extremely helpful with their recommendations. The food? Ridiculously fresh,..."

Debora Harts

"You won’t regret dining at Bodegas! Excellent food! Amazing service. Perfect portion. Plan to visit..."

genesis

"Really good place, overall. Plantains and fish tacos could have used more seasoning and the tortillas needed grilling/heating. Drinks, Brussel..."

Spiro Apostolopoulos

"Found this spot while in town for a wedding and let me say, it was fantastic. The food was so good here. The pork rinds were made fresh and came out..."

Chelsey Mclendon Mendoza

The Barra

Wheelchair Accessible

"We enjoyed the full bar and low key, relaxing vibe. Great place to hang with friends. The food menu from Sorrento's is available..."

Daniel Weiner

"Apparently Barra’s is no more, remodeled into “upscale” bar according to receptionist. No karaoke, just a DJ Saturday night 10:00-12:00..."

Robert Connors

"Go here once a week for the amazing staff and the chefs tables rib eye, sautéed vegetables. Logan, Kevin, amber and Ryan are all great bartenders...."

Barbara dillinger

"Shauna on the bar is excellent. Also Joe and Kevin are amazing bartenders. I own a local bar and restaurant and this is my go to place to relax and..."

David Marich

"Fantastic place with fantastic service. My brother in law and I took our monthly road trip from Hickory NC and Banner Elk was our destination. The..."

Dana McCann

"What a great place! Up from Central Florida to try some snowboarding for the first time and came here for lunch. Met Burt who was super friendly and..."

Jay Kleinrichert (JKThree)

"Drove from Arkansas - called ahead to see if the college World Series was available to watch. Jeannie was super personable and turned the game on..."

Chris Groves

"We were there about 2-3 weeks ago & had an amazing visit with a minor glitch. Our night started off with the usual greeting & menus & the bartender..."

Mandy Wells

"Great place for good times and GREAT food! Staff was very attentive and made sure everyone was well taken care of. I would highly recommend if you..."

mike wooten

"Took the kids for the MNF and they had $5 pizza (12") which are made next door at Sorento's and the BBQ wings and both were very tasty. Also has free..."

Brian Aucoin

"Joe and Kamile are awesome! Great drinks and wonderful service...joe makes the best old fashions. Thanks for the great..."

Ashley Osteen

"We are regulars for the Thursday prime rib special. Everything on the menu is..."

Braxton Perry

"Thank you for all you do! Togather we can make 2018 anotour success! God has blessed our small town USA Team banner..."

Sugar Mountain Taxi LLC

"Good atmosphere, really good pizza. Limited beer selection for a sports bar, and fairly limited..."

Matt Blackwell

"The entertainment hub of the High Country. If in Banner Elk, then this is the night life you may be looking for. Also, great food and plenty of..."

Scott Clay

"They were open for Thanksgiving. Great pizza and wings. Great service, and friendly. Thanks..."

Jesse Woz

"Bartenders are attentive and make an excellent Drink, it is a bit on the expensive side but it's worth it for the service and the good..."

Tawnie McCard

"Great service. Amazing atmosphere. Great bartenders. Good cigar..."

Herman Hemingway

Bella's

89/100 (2568 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Our favorite restaurant in the area! Some of the best Italian I've ever had. Definitely worth the price, most lunch entrees under $10. Pictures..."

Jamie Schmitt

"Exceded expectations. My husband and I don't get Italian much because it always disappoints. HOWEVER: -Mozzarella sticks batter was actually crisp..."

CY (CY)

"Bella's is a must-do for me every time I'm up here in Banner Elk, I will usually eat here at least twice during a week vacation. The food is..."

Carra Saigh

"Food and service was great ! Our waitress was very kind and even helped us pack our left over pizza. This is the best Italian place in Banner elk. I..."

Joe Ezekiel

"Amazing food! Wish we had more time to really indulge but we opted for a fast fix since we had an event nearby and picked their classic pizza. Will..."

Yoena Portilla

"Oh my goodness! This place is outstanding! The food is impeccable!! We will be eating here on a regular basis! The homemade bread…. Wow! The..."

Nancy Allen

"Wow! Best Italian food I've had in a long time! Started with the delicious Bruschetta and everything just kept getting better. Don't miss the house..."

Beverly Hayes

"First time eating Italian here with friends. Nice little restaurant and waitress very nice, I think Hali. I ordered pizza and it was amazing! Also..."

Lisa Lou

"Great friendly and quick service! Nachos were our favorite, but these lunch portions were pretty good..."

amanda Segura

"Had stuffed shells, really good and the garlic roll was awesome. Desserts - dee-licious. My friends had Greek salad, pulled high with olives, article..."

Renee A

"Very good food and great service! Huge portions - definitely good to share or have leftovers to go. Our group of six had a variety of pastas and..."

Steve Noland

"I love good NY pizza and this fell short a bit with the sauce and crust not measuring up (cheese was really good), but the mozzarella sticks were..."

Kristina Hernandez

"Great service, good food, very reasonable prices and easy going atmosphere. Best pizza in Banner Elk. Really good Greek and Caesar salads. Top w..."

David Waters

"First time at this restaurant and we loved it the food was great and delicious. Large portions so bring your appetite. I had the risotto and oh my..."

Roberto Lugo

"The food is fantastic! The bread, salad, and pasta dishes were all delicious. Highly..."

Kari Lamb

"All day on the slopes and rewarded with a fantastic meal! I saw some negative reviews about wait time but Yessica was on top of things with my party..."

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Nguyens Asian Grill

Artisanal Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"There are two restaurants I've dined with that were so incredible and so unique that I the experience stuck with me for days after. The first is a..."

Chris Scott

"Beautiful and relaxed ambience while sitting outside next to the creek. The tuna tartare was an amazing 1st course as well as the St. Louis ribs. My..."

Corey Waxley

"Beautiful location, excellent service and delicious menu options from the cocktails to desserts. We tried the beet salad and lasagna for apps, along..."

Travis Smith

"One of the best meals I have ever had. Cocktails are definitely on pint. Hope to go again..."

Ray Barnette

"Outstanding service, first class dining and culinary experience. Cannot say enough about the great evening my family and I had at The Artisanal. For..."

Wes Holtsclaw

"Had dinner here for my birthday. The food was fantastic and service was impeccable! Great views from..."

John Lindstrand

"We were so grateful to be fit into the last evening of the season for dinner. The food was incredible (to say the very least) as was the environment...."

Kelly Zoghbi

"Amazing restaurant with rustic decor out in the mountains in banner elk. The menu is pre-fixe for a set price with no exceptions so unless you don't..."

Angelica Srivoraphan

"The food was AMAZING but beyond that was the staff. This is such a well managed and run restaurant. The staff was friendly, and on top of..."

Melanie Benware

"Very fine dining with superb service. First class all the way. Octopus, Sea Bass, Scallops and desserts. Great environment. Excellent liquor..."

David Waters

Sorrento's Bistro

87/100 (2587 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing service. Amazing surrounding. Amazing menu. Amazing food. The people are so friendly and know everything about each and every item on the..."

Ibrahim Lahoud

"Disappointed they ended their Sunday Brunch. Glad they still offer the Fritatta..."

Debi - TheRomanticVineyard.com

"Calamari and stuffed mushrooms were awesome. Good service and friendly staff will bring us..."

Sarah Barah

"AMAZING FOOD! Seriously, the best meal that I have had in a very long time! We had an artichoke francesce appetizer, which is the best thing that I..."

Emily

"Barra Sushi. I have only been upstairs at the sushi bar restaurant. It's really good sushi, a little overpriced I would say, but I think the owner is..."

InTheMountains

"Food & service ok. Only issue is hard floors, walls, ceilings, tables & chairs are excellent reflectors of ALL sounds! NOISY! Can' barely hear people..."

Mercere

"Outstanding. Really great restaurant. The service was impeccable felt like a celebrity the place was crowded but the staff was really in sync. The..."

Skywriter

"DON'T MISS. Wow, what a great find. This place was spotless and the decor was unexpected for the area, felt more like South Beach. The staff was very..."

Riaone

"Best Italian in high country. Loved this place!! Best food and service hands down. Seafood was soooo fresh and pizza best I've ever had. Highly..."

Vmwright17

"Good Dinner. Good evening vibe. Chicken Piccata..."

Mike Hughes

"Excellent foid - full.menu + pizza visit you will..."

Ram

"Nice restaurant in the Banner Elk area in NC mountains. This place has multiple rooms with each room a different theme. One is a romantic, more..."

Joel Zaidspiner

"Came here on a Saturday night. Was able to make reservations that afternoon. We were seated right away. It did take some time for us to be seen by..."

Ben McGuire

"Definitely we enjoyed the time! Delicious crab cake, meatball, calamari with an amazing wine. The server did an excellent job, sadly I don’t..."

Ilinka Hollis

"Very good atmosphere, the lunch menu is small, but with very good quality. The tomato sauce is fantastic very fresh, and reminded me of the ones I..."

Luiz Henrique Outi Kauffmann

"Dog friendly seating. Gluten-free options. The waiter was super helpful, and everything we ordered was really..."

Adam T

"Seated immediately upon arrival! From start to finish a great dinner and experience! Everyone's dish (for 11 people) was perfect! A fabulous dinner..."

Brandy Krenz

"We ate at this restaurant while attending an event in Linville. The food was very delicious and cooked very well. What’s more, the chef..."

Bethany Graham

"Food was good, service was great. The atmosphere was something from another era. I expect Fran Sinatra or Tony Bennett to sit down with us (which I..."

Melanie Benware

"This place is fantastic! My experience at this restaurant was an event. From the bartenders to wait staff, if I could give this 10 stars instead of 5..."

Appalachian Remedies

"Had a delicious meal at Sorrento's Italian Bistro - Trout and Veal Franchise, served with mashed potatoes and a medley of fresh squash. Dessert ..."

Margaret Peterson

"We really enjoyed Sprrentos. We loved the outdoor patio. The Pizza was great, but the wife LOVED the Clams and Pasta. Really great..."

Mark Henry

"Dined here on a whim & was completely surprised at how extravagant everything was. We ordered the chicken parmigiana & a dinner special only..."

Paige Little

"Amazing food, huge portions. The staff was very attentive, the manager was very friendly and accommodating. We will be back every year when we visit!..."

Stephanie Eckel

"What a dynamite meal that we had. Both the chicken francese and chicken marsala were outstanding. The chicken was pounded out, perfectly cooked and..."

CCV NC

"Food was very good. Dp not pass on their specials. Sorrento Pizza was..."

Steve Sutherland

"We ate there last night and Caleb, our bartender, was absolutely fantastic. Top tier service and phenomenal conversation. The food and wine were also..."

Cate Marx Bodie

Elk River Depot

Fred And Larry's Coffee

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"This is the BEST coffee on Sugar Mountain! The Barista’s are knowledgeable and friendly. Lots of comfortable seating to sit and enjoy your treats...."

Chloe Helms

"Swing by Fred & Larry’s while on a work trip in Beech Mountain, NC it was great! This shop has a wonderful vibe and great staff helped me out. I..."

Oles Grinchak

"My friend and I stopped here while staying on Beech Mountain. It was great. The girls working were very friendly, and the drinks we got were..."

Mercedes Smith

"This is by far the best coffee house I've been to. The staff is super friendly, the coffee is stellar and just overall vibe is a check. They offer a..."

#1man1year150

"What a gem! This small business deserves your support! Not only is their coffee amazing - fresh ground beans; smooth and flavorful combinations - but..."

Stacey Herring

"Stopped on our way out of sugar mountain, got an ice white chocolate latte, very good coffee, great music and a fun atmosphere. Both ladies working..."

Sierra

"Love the atmosphere here.. I'm sure it gets even better at night. A must stop if your in sugar mountain. Coffee was delicious..."

Maria Martinez

"Such a welcoming little coffee shop with an amazing selection of pastries, breakfast items, and coffee add ons. Can't wait to be back in NC to come..."

Danielle Harding

"We stopped off at Fred & Larry’s Coffee while vacationing in Beech Mountain. This is a nice little coffee shop that is just a few minutes away from..."

Troy Broas

"Been coming here for years. It's the perfect small town coffee shop. Very friendly staff and creative drinks. These folks know their..."

John Dassel

"Fred and Larry’s was the best coffee shop I’ve been to since visiting NC! Sweet staff and great location with beautiful mountain views. The..."

Emily Johnson

"Scones, coffee and bagels oh my. All were great and so was the atmosphere and service. Definitely pop through if you can. Worth the..."

Cole Belk

"I was given a recommendation to try the coffee at Fred & Larry’s and they did not disappoint. I tried the white chocolate mocha with whipped cream..."

Nick Easter

Luna Thai & Sushi Restaurant

Puerto Nuevo Restaurant

86/100 (2002 ratings)

"VERY GOOD - a definite restaurant to try in banner elk. Service was great and the food was good. Ample parking and tons of seating - no problem..."

Tim

"Service is pretty quick. We were seated upon walking in and a server was our table within a few minutes. Our food took less than 10 to arrive. ..."

April Williams

"This place was great. We were super hungry after a day on the ski slopes and this place didn’t disappoint. The salsa bar was a nice touch and the..."

Christopher Diaz

"(UPDATE: 10/11/2021) Returned to Puerto Nuevo Mexican Restaurant today, as we regularly dine there when visiting the area. It is one of two places..."

Dean

"This place was excellent. Great serving size. Food was all good. They had a salsa bar with tons of choices. It really hit the spot. Would happily go..."

Nickolas Whidden

"This place was excellent!! Amazing service and amazing food. We were in and out in under a hour on a Friday night. Would definitely recommend eating..."

Jasmine Glassco

"Occasionally you come across a Mexican restaurant that has upper tier food. The unusual thing about this restaurant is it also includes a salsa bar...."

Greg Reed

"Delicious! The different salsas and margaritas are great. The servers were very friendly and the food was..."

Jenn B

"we were seated quickly and had drinks before chips. They have a salsa bar with some good salsas. The Puerto Nuevo Fajitas were excellent and enough..."

Paul Korinko

"Wow! Probably our favorite find when we visited Banner Elk for a week. Without a doubt the best value among the restaurants we enjoyed during our..."

Mark Boyd

"Very tasty. Food. Really enjoyed. Cheap and best.waiter was so..."

lakshmanan arumugam

"Chicken chimichanga (bottom) + Texican quesadilla. Cucumber marg. Chips and salsa were good. Changa could have been fried more, but was decent. I..."

Scarlett Chalmers

"The first thing that endeared this restaurant to me was the Salsa Bar. If you like a fresh selection of Salsas you too will be impressed. The..."

Paul Volonino

"Coming into this fantastic looking port style restaurant, I didn’t expect an elegant sitting. It’s classy, great service and fantastic cook to..."

Blake Nelson

"My family and I went to Puerto Nuevo Mexican Restaurant in Banner Elk and had the BEST Mexican meal ever. We noticed that the restaurant was very..."

Kari Smith

"Incredible restaurant that our entire Ski team was going to tonight at 5pm. Unfortunately it was on fire before lunchtime today. We hope and pray..."

clearbluwater

"Decent. Staff partially got an order wrong, but worked out at end. Chips and bean dip were good to start and very large meal portions. Food was..."

S Sides

"We’ve been coming here ever since they opened. Never once a bad meal. It’s a busy place, especially on weekend and peak dining hours & holidays. ..."

RobertsMom NC

"Wonderful atmosphere, service and food. The table side guac was amazing. We enjoyed our time and meal..."

Christina Brown

Be Scooped

"We love getting an after dinner ice cream here. Staff was friendly and attentive. Ice cream portion was generous & delicious. It can get busy at..."

RobertsMom NC

"The ice cream is absolutely amazing, and I love the waffle bowls!! It's really cool how they have a punch card too. (It's so good I forgot to take a..."

TheBeeWaa !

"Great place. Highly recommend. They make their own waffle cones so it always smells delicious. The ladies are always patient with my 2 boys they are..."

Bonnie Watts Smith

"What a treat! Literally!! What a TREAT!! 🍨🍦🍧 We shared a (huge) scoop of Sea Turtle and it was fantastic!! The service is excellent!..."

Steven Vaughn

"Great little ice cream shop in Banner Elk! The ice cream is delicious and the waffle cones are amazeballs! Will definitely be..."

Steven Mckee

"Nice variety of flavors that seemed unique to it. Workers were nice and seemed to enjoy their time. They had a challenge to find a scooper in the..."

Brian D

"Staff was friendly, ice cream was tasty, and they have gluten free sugar or cake cones! We came after dinner and there was plenty of seating outside...."

Jesse Locklear

"We enjoyed our ice cream there were lots of flavors! Staff was very nice and explained the golden..."

Nikki Mullen

"I got a Coke float with my choice of ice cream, Salted Caramel. We noticed an arcade right after and went in for a few rounds of air..."

James Daily

"It is a cute ice cream shop in the beautiful town of Banner Elk and I love the taste of my oreo ice cream. If you are adventurous, you can try some..."

El Shaira Rizzo

"Awesome ice cream store, it is our favorite place to go on the weekends! Rotating flavors every week or so, you have to try the Raspberry Rendezvous...."

Michael Holland

"If you are visiting Banner Elk, be sure to talk a walk and visit BE Scooped for some ice cream. It’s a nice little shop next to an arcade. Cute..."

Troy Broas

"The ice creams are delicious. We have been trying their ice-creams since last two days.. Still couldn't get enough of it. And yes, their waffle cones..."

Lalit Narayan Mishra

"Good selection of flavors. Reasonably priced and staff was friendly. Pet friendly as you can sit outside on the..."

Adam T

"I was there with my family on Saturday. A young lady was working and greeted us as soon as we walked in the door. She was extremely patient with my..."

Local Guide

"Great ice cream. Good big scoops. Wide selection of flavors. What more can you ask for? That also make their own waffle cones, which is a nice touch...."

Gregory Legreid

"If you're looking to get a yummy taste of what the quaint, high country mountain town of Banner Elk has to offer then you've come to the right place...."

Kaitlin Smith

Kettell Beerworks

"My wife & I have decided Kettell has amongst the best pizza we've had anywhere. In addition the service is excellent, and they always have a fine..."

Gerald Williamson

"Dropped in on a rainy day with kids and have no complaints. Games in the back for them. Nice atmosphere. Grabbed a flight and sat to look at the..."

au frankie

"Picked up the Oktoberfest at Fred’s on the Mountain. Good crisp marzen style..."

David Hanor

"Incredibly kind service from the bartender. Beers were great. Offered flights so I was easily able to try all four. The melon kolsch was my favorite..."

Jacob Tate

"Casual atmosphere. Shuffleboard is fun with a group. Reasonably priced. Soft pretzel was excellent. Lager was good. Solid flight option. Our group..."

Heather O'Dell

"Great little place! Had. Melon Krolsch and a pizzadilla. Both were..."

Ken Athanasiou

"We went here during our family vacation and had a fantastic time. The staff was great. The food was great and the beer was fantastic. Will..."

Jay Pierson

"Great little mountain brewery. Service friendly. Nice variety of beer styles and a brief bar food..."

Jim Fisher

"Kinda off the beaten path but pleasantly surprised. Great service and a wide variety of home brews. Loved the atmosphere, despite being really close..."

James Sireci

"Great place! Loved the pizza and the..."

Brian Segel

"Quick stop in for a brew and pretzel. Kolsch was good with the food. Stone ground mustard yum. 4pk to..."

Dave Cavalla

"Solid beer and nice environment. Didn’t try the food, but it smelled..."

Travis Percival

"Great beer, amazing food, and a lovely bartender. She was so cheery! We had the thin crust pizza, wings, and the pretzel with stone ground mustard..."

Logan Keller

"Very polite staff. Good stop for a quick brew. The chocolate almond oatmeal stout was quite..."

Emily P

"We found this gem tooling around Banner Elk after a day of snow skiing. They have a very cool taproom with a strong community vibe. The staff..."

Jeffrey Greer

Reid's Cafe & Catering

Basil Pesto Local Mushroom Pasta

Country Ham Biscuit with Collard Greens

Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Louisiana Hot Catfish Sandwich

Focaccia

Okra Appetizer

Potato Salad and Olives

Fried Chicken and Grits

Wheelchair Accessible

"We enjoyed our dinner. It is fancier than we expected. It usually takes reservations but they allowed us to walk in. The food was special and tasty...."

Li Lily

"One of my absolute favorite restaurants in Banner Elk North Carolina! Food is 5 star, the bar is amazing (Make sure you ask for Devon), and..."

Chandler South

"Reids is a fine jewel among rough gemstones. The food is consistently good, and quite tasty. The portions are sufficient and the choices are..."

Duke Lineberry

"A wonderful place for my dad’s birthday. The food was wonderful, plated well, and filled us up. The tuna was tender and tasted amazing with the..."

Serena Young

"Reid's catered our wedding a few weeks ago in late August and I have nothing but amazing things to say about them! You absolutely get what you pay..."

Cassie Cheatham

"Absolutely hands down the BEST meatball sandwich I have ever had. My old fashioned was to die for. The staff was accommodating, professional, kind..."

Breanna Fabbo

"Wonderful meal!! Best in the area with fresh ingredients and creative dishes. Loved..."

Jennifer Bentley

"First time at Reid's invited by friends. I ordered a cocktail, Paloma. Just right! Our server was attentive and helpful. Just right! I had Spanish..."

Carol Hassell

"My new fav location in Banner Elk! Scottie our waitress was amazing professional courteous and completed the perfect dining experience! One can..."

Shanaaz Eisenberg

"So glad to have found this restaurant!! Have been twice now, once in May for an anniversary dinner and now in December for a girls trip. The food is..."

Tiana DuVall

"I had an amazing meal here June 1st! The restaurant has a very friendly, inviting atmosphere and our service was impeccable. I had the Crispy Duck..."

Kim Grose

"Reid's catered / bartended our wedding at Overlook Barn on Oct 1st. We went out on a limb by hiring them as vendors without even trying their food..."

Demetria Hoffman

"Every time we eat at Reid’s we are blown away! The staff is always welcoming and accommodating. The decor is lovely. And the food and drinks are..."

Andrea Lucas

"Cute restaurant. Good service and good cocktails. The food was well prepared and made good use of seasonal produce. Desserts were good as well,..."

Ali Franzen

"From the creators of the Beacon Butcher Bar comes another fantastic restaurant in the Boone area. This cozy spot is located between Boone and Banner..."

Steve Eirich

"This is our second time here. We came for lunch. The food is really good. The do have gluten free bun options for the..."

Chris

"in the area, this is my favorite, but it’s hit or miss with the dishes. i’ve had great dishes lunch and dinner, i’ve had bad dishes lunch and..."

Mckay Montz

Mountain Grounds Coffee & Tea Co

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Nice spot right next to grandfather mountain. Well designed and quality drip. Had a variety of other stuff too. Plenty of cozy seating. Outside the..."

Nathan Vey

"Absolute must stop before or after your Grandfather Mountain hike. Visiting off season, before sugar mountain and beech mountain have opened up; we..."

HUGHESDT

"Stopped in leaving Beech heading to Blowing Rock to do some work and to charge the truck. I always enjoy this place! Coffee is great, I learned today..."

Jeremy Guillette

"Excellent coffee shop! Good selection of pastries and coffee. Staff is very friendly and exactly the type of vibe that make a great coffee shop. They..."

Ben Vance

"Fantastic Americano - very, very smooth. I’m sad I discovered this fantastic coffee on my last day in Banner Elk. I will definitely be back during..."

Taylor Carvajal

"Have stopped here many times the last couple years and they are consistently caring, with high quality baked goods and top notch espresso drinks...."

Melinda Raines

"A super cozy coffee place. The shop has positive vibes and a very inviting.atmosphere. Outstanding customer service. Everyone was hands on to..."

Darlene Espinoza

"We stopped while passing through to head home after a mountain weekend. The service was great and our lattes were fun seasonal flavors. We had the..."

Katie Carpenter

"Honestly the nicest staff, Amazing food and amazing coffee. Honestly I don’t have much more to say but this is my new NC coffee..."

Londonpondfish

"We stopped here as it was close to Sugar Mountain and we were thirsty after skiing g the slopes. I ordered an iced mocha while my friend had a dirty..."

Daniel Amato

"Here’s to Fred & Larry’s being closed! Recently stayed here for late season snow skiing and needed some coffee as we left ours at home. First..."

au frankie

"Super friendly staff, and the lattes are delicious! This is definitely my go-to coffee spot whenever I'm in..."

Abi Jordan

"Good coffee, good place. This place is located close to the ski action (7 min). It has a good quality coffee with delicious bakery food. They also..."

Andrés Chaves

"Mountain Grounds is an absolute gem in the High Country! Not only is the coffee delicious (and from a local roaster!), the food is also some of the..."

Dawson Buchanan

"We were coming back from a job in the area and needed an afternoon pick me up. We were going to get some coffee at the Lowe’s foods behind Mountain..."

True Air Technologies Radon Specialists

"Loved this place! My boyfriend and I got bagels, a cold brew, and mocha. They were so fast, nice, and helpful. We are from out of town, but if we..."

Leilah Harshbarger

"We came here because we saw online that there were dairy free/gluten free/vegan pastries. The pastries were delicious, as was the coffee. I was able..."

emma mcneill

"Great Lox bagel! Excellent coffee! Friendly staff. Awesome spot to stop before or after..."

Robert Roland

Lp On Main

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Truly fantastic. The Bee Pollen cocktail was perfectly balanced and is truly one of the best whiskey cocktails in NC. The food; incredible;..."

Macie Fellows

"This place was amazing! We stopped here on a whim, and we almost left when we noticed the dining room was empty. I am so glad we did not! This little..."

Nichole Jones

"I’ve stayed around Boone twice and both times I came here for dinner. Their food is fantastic and they have great cocktails. Also thank you to the..."

Grace Blackmer

"So far, our best dinning experience in Banner Elk. Bison meatloaf was tender and flavorful. Roasted red pepper soup was a wonderful start. But do..."

Steve Sutherland

"This is an excellent dining option in Banner Elk. The food and cocktails were exquisite and belied the price. We ordered the BBQ shrimp and charred..."

Vinod Damle

"Walked in here on a whim with my beloved wife of 13 years, sans our two little ragamuffins, and had probably the best dining experience in recent..."

Hollis Jones

"On a whim we stopped in at opening time. Realized we better get in line because this place filled up quick. Could only sit at the bar due to not..."

John Fletcher

"Beautiful restaurant, elegant and trendy. I had a fried oyster Po’boy with a local Bear...."

Maria Solorzano

"We had a very nice dinner- Campanella pasta with chicken and ham was absolutely delicious! KP Flounder with rustic veggies was also exceptional. The..."

Helen

"This restaurant is a gem! Terrific food, cocktails, local beers and ambiance. I’m from DC and this restaurant is on par with the greats there. We..."

Kelsey at Revelrea

"Long established restaurant that's doing it right. Creative dishes with plenty of taste and presentation. Luckily, my party has zero problems sharing..."

Darryl Thompson

"Celebrated a lovely birthday dinner here! We arrived without a reservation and were hoping to find a seat at the bar. The hostess provided us with..."

Caroline Hazel

"By far this family owned venue is this foodie’s favorite restaurant in the High Country. Besides fabulous customer interaction, the food is..."

Dei Mercer

"An incredible eat your heart out experience. We had some of the tastiest and fantastic scallops, hearty flavorful bison meatloaf and a yummy crispy..."

Sarah Tingen

The Country Kitchen & Pub

84/100 (1145 ratings)

"VERY GOOD - a definite restaurant to try in banner elk. Service was great and the food was good. Ample parking and tons of seating - no problem..."

Tim

"Service is pretty quick. We were seated upon walking in and a server was our table within a few minutes. Our food took less than 10 to arrive. ..."

April Williams

"This place was great. We were super hungry after a day on the ski slopes and this place didn’t disappoint. The salsa bar was a nice touch and the..."

Christopher Diaz

"(UPDATE: 10/11/2021) Returned to Puerto Nuevo Mexican Restaurant today, as we regularly dine there when visiting the area. It is one of two places..."

Dean

"This place was excellent. Great serving size. Food was all good. They had a salsa bar with tons of choices. It really hit the spot. Would happily go..."

Nickolas Whidden

"This place was excellent!! Amazing service and amazing food. We were in and out in under a hour on a Friday night. Would definitely recommend eating..."

Jasmine Glassco

"Occasionally you come across a Mexican restaurant that has upper tier food. The unusual thing about this restaurant is it also includes a salsa bar...."

Greg Reed

"Delicious! The different salsas and margaritas are great. The servers were very friendly and the food was..."

Jenn B

"we were seated quickly and had drinks before chips. They have a salsa bar with some good salsas. The Puerto Nuevo Fajitas were excellent and enough..."

Paul Korinko

"Wow! Probably our favorite find when we visited Banner Elk for a week. Without a doubt the best value among the restaurants we enjoyed during our..."

Mark Boyd

"Very tasty. Food. Really enjoyed. Cheap and best.waiter was so..."

lakshmanan arumugam

"Chicken chimichanga (bottom) + Texican quesadilla. Cucumber marg. Chips and salsa were good. Changa could have been fried more, but was decent. I..."

Scarlett Chalmers

"The first thing that endeared this restaurant to me was the Salsa Bar. If you like a fresh selection of Salsas you too will be impressed. The..."

Paul Volonino

"Coming into this fantastic looking port style restaurant, I didn’t expect an elegant sitting. It’s classy, great service and fantastic cook to..."

Blake Nelson

"My family and I went to Puerto Nuevo Mexican Restaurant in Banner Elk and had the BEST Mexican meal ever. We noticed that the restaurant was very..."

Kari Smith

"Incredible restaurant that our entire Ski team was going to tonight at 5pm. Unfortunately it was on fire before lunchtime today. We hope and pray..."

clearbluwater

"Decent. Staff partially got an order wrong, but worked out at end. Chips and bean dip were good to start and very large meal portions. Food was..."

S Sides

"We’ve been coming here ever since they opened. Never once a bad meal. It’s a busy place, especially on weekend and peak dining hours & holidays. ..."

RobertsMom NC

"Wonderful atmosphere, service and food. The table side guac was amazing. We enjoyed our time and meal..."

Christina Brown

Dunn's Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

"Highly recommend you plan to eat or grab a beer here if you’re coming to Banner Elk! Stopped by Dunn’s Deli for a quick breakfast on our way out..."

Cecilia Croll

"We were just strolling around Banner Elk and decided to give this place a try. Most the other food joints seemed more tailored to fancy skiing types...."

Matt Alvino

"I tried the chicken walnut salad and my son had the adult grilled cheese. Prices were great, quantity was good, food was delicious. If you’re..."

krista paredes

"I just ordered the tomato bisque soup which was incredible but it was about 20 minutes to closing time and the employee was very polite but was..."

Emily Miron

"Kid-friendly, fast service, beautiful views. Food is good. Excellent gravy. Go-to for comfort food that isn't..."

Joel Gladd

"Place is a little dirty but the food was good! Got the Otten Burger which was great. Girlfriend enjoyed the chili and salad. Mom enjoyed grilled..."

Ben

"Was expecting more of a cold serve deli counter kinda thing. Pleasantly surprised to walk in and find it's more of a "grill." Had the whole Philly..."

Wallace Pickett

"Delicious!! We had the black bean burger and the Apollo sandwich and both were so so good! Make sure to add a scrumptious cookie for just an..."

Cinzia Ianniciello Anderson

"Absolutely delicious sandwiches! My wife and I got the #7 sandwich and it was soooo good. Good value for price and quick service, too. Highly..."

Timothy Bundy (Adventures in Nature)

"This place was very good. Sandwiches hit the spot perfectly. I had the hot Italian which was very tasty. Daughter had Cuban which was good for a..."

Nickolas Whidden

"Nice aesthetic, tasty eats, and friendly..."

Richard Ashe

"Overall great experience, they were extremely busy but operated with efficiency. Really good food, like REALLY good. Was worth the wait and the bit..."

Cory Page

"Good sandwiches & beer selection ,enjoyed lunch very..."

Scott Weiss

"Breakfast was awesome! Some of the best breakfast food that we’ve had at a restaurant. We’re visiting the area and will return before we leave. I..."

Amy Cravens

The Painted Fish Cafe

"Pleasantly surprised. 8/10 Very clean and comfortable, food was well done. Eclectic menu was an added bonus. The beer was cold and the old fashion..."

Shaun Abell

"Absolutely an unexpected experience in the best way possible! The decor throws you off. It's gives off mom and pop restaurant vibes and I was..."

Roxie Dickens

"Delicious food and very friendly staff. I wish they could find more staff to be able to have more availability. We tried to go back the next day..."

Zuzu Madanat

"Great beer selection and the food was enjoyed among my table of 4. My veal masala was a little bland, but cooked tender with prefect pasta. Envious..."

Darryl Thompson

"Amazing dinner tonight. Reservations are recommended but not needed tonight. Service was quick. Meals are mostly made from scratch and from local..."

Jason Cunningham

"Great food. Charming, clean interior. Easy parking. Enjoyed chatting with the bar keeper and a local. We were in no rush. They were quite busy. Make..."

Bm779q

"We’ve been dining here for years. Food is consistently delicious and well prepared. Staff is attentive and friendly. It gets busy especially peak..."

RobertsMom NC

"Amazing meal! Very very good. Unassuming restaurant from the outside and comfortable/casual environment. Food punches way above it's weight. Wife had..."

Wesley Roberson

"The sesame crusted tuna was delicious. I was expecting the ambience to be different. It wasn't bad by any means but thought it might be cozier..."

Mitzi Evans

"Purely based on the food, amazing! Crab cakes and trout were so tasty. Only thing to note was with a smaller crowd we could hear everything......."

Emily Schaffer

Bayou Smokehouse & Grill

81/100 (2293 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"The catfish was fabulous. The steak was really good. Prices are about like any other nice place to eat. Will for sure be going back. The wait staff..."

Ken N Sherry Stovall

"Food was Great, our server Zach was Excellent. Nice atmosphere, we ate outside, weather was perfect. We had VooDoo pasta, they did not have..."

Wendy Stile

"Excellent all around. Delicious, eclectic menu. We just love this spot, we go anytime we're within 500 miles. Hit it this time on our way back from..."

Al Parrillo

"After stumbling into this little oasis of joy. I ended up meeting the best server I’ve ever laid my eyes on, Zack was unceasingly funny, and had my..."

jj bacheler

"Went for drinks and dinner. Ordered smokehouse burger and Cajun fries. Burger was huge and fries spicy! Also shrimp creole. Husband liked it a..."

Lisa Lou

"We stumbled upon this wonderful little restaurant and had a wonderful dinner. It was so good we went back a few days later. I had the chicken fried..."

Tom Fletcher

"Cool restaurant in banner elk. Excellent service. Unique blend of Louisiana and Texas recipes. Make sure you bring your appetite. Fairly..."

Alex P

"This was our fourth time trying Bayou. Tonight we encountered the best server that we’ve ever had there, his name is Zach C and I highly recommend..."

Samantha Fuentes

"We were camping in Banner Elk and wanted an evening out. This restaurant was perfect for that. The food and service were excellent. There is a big..."

Carl Traenkner

"This was our first of many visits to come! Everyone was friendly, the food was fast, hot and correct. I love that the menu has not only Cajun food..."

Marissa Gregory

"In town to enjoy some snow and slopes for the weekend. Googled this place and had to try it. We ordered the southern style and red chili wings as an..."

T C

"The food comes in large portions and is incredibly tasty. Very well spiced and flavorful. We loved everything we got here for lunch. The atmosphere..."

Richard Bastian

"Great dive bar/gastropub setting with great menu and interesting Louisiana/Texas influenced dishes. Beware of the 4% surcharge for credit cards. Our..."

Samuel Hensley

"This a must see place to eat and enjoy some good Texas/Louisiana style cooking. Get here early, as this place fills up fast, especially on college..."

joe bloe

"Atmosphere was good. Food was really good. I got the fried crispy chicken sandwich and our server. Zack was amazing. I had a great..."

Felix C.

"This place was so neat! The food was SO FREAKING GOOD! My husband got the Voodoo wings, a little salty but good sized and meaty. He also got the..."

Ashley S.

"Me and my boyfriend were visiting from Georgia and decided to dine in here. The service from Alex was amazing and the food was also great! We will..."

Olivia Lacey

Cam Rahn Bay

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was so good! We had the sunrise sushi boat and the chicken wings with rice. The ginger dressing was some of the best I have ever had. The..."

Ashley S.

"What a nice restaurant! The food was great and the waiter was very kind. We had vietnamese springrolls, sushi, pad Thai and chicken teriyaki...."

Ineke Kortland

"The food is delicious and the prices are unbeatable! They have lots of different food options and everything we have ordered is always delicious. My..."

Natalie Farinholt

"Good little restaurant for fried rice and sushi. Super Friendly waitress with prompt service. The sushi was good and fresh for the price. The Crab..."

Donnie Cannon

"I love Asian food and have traveled all over Asia and have eaten in hundreds of Asian restaurants. When it comes to food this restaurant is killing..."

Ron A. Dawson

"Dinner was absolutely amazing! We ordered some rolls, poke bowls and habachi. Sat on the patio, weather was excellent and the music made for a..."

Eric Wireman

"The food and service was excellent. The Vietnamese hot & sour soup is amazing. Vermicelli with pork and spring rolls is also..."

cperry52

"Nice Asian restaurant offering a blend of Vietnamese, Thai, and sushi. The menu is large enough like many other Asian American restaurants, but not..."

Steve Eirich

"I fell in love with Bun Thit Nướng here and the many variations of vermicelli bowls they offer. Numerous other options like sushi and pad Thai are..."

Alex N

"Don't let the look and mellow atmosphere judge this place, it's all about the food here!!! Exceptional! Oh plus the sweet bilingual waitress we had..."

mirris_mgs11

"Absolutely delicious! All fresh ingredients. Dug in an almost forgot to take a picture. Was visiting from out of state but when we return we will..."

April Fisher

"The service and food was really good. The broth to the Hot Pot is like a Sweet & Sour just wasn't what we were expecting but still tasted really..."

Robin Weaver

"Wait was a little long, but well worth it. Great sushi options and dinner entrees. Loved the aesthetics, flavor profiles, and food options. Will give..."

Nelson Gonzalez Jr

"If we have the time, we make the drive from Marion to Banner Elk just to pick up food from here. It is always delicious and we are never..."

Lo Odo

"Singapore noodles and hibachi were fantastic. Egg rolls were excellent also. Sweet carrots with the hibachi and an extra side of mushrooms reminded..."

Jas D

Chef's Table At Sorrento's

"I would really give it 4.5 stars. We were pleasantly surprised with how good it was. And the live singer they had - well I was skeptical. That is..."

Andrew Fay

"Can't wait to come back. We were killing time in Banner Elk and sat at the bar on Saturday night. Enjoyed wonderful music and drinks. Tried the..."

Amanda Dowell

"Loved our evening at Chefs Table. I had one of the daily specials. Drinks were delicious. Place was pack. Definitely need a reservation..."

RobertsMom NC

"I've been here twice with my family, and I wasn't disappointed. This Is a very formal restaurant and the employees and staff always male sure you are..."

Zooming5000

"I need more stars for the service. The great service made the entire experience awesome. William was amazing he was friendly and he continued to..."

Sonya Abrams

"Me and my wife love this place!!! Great service and food, wonderful atmosphere .Felix has made us some awesome desserts with a great show. We eat..."

Stacey Buchanan

"Such a nice find in Banner Elk. Great service especially Ally and Rachel. Food and wine just amazing. Our group had a nice evening here with veal,..."

Chris Guella

"Food and drinks were great. Service was a bit slow but they were very crowded. Only nit was our daily special salads were advertised as having..."

Daniel Weiner

"Our server was Gabby & she was excellent. We here are for a couple of days & decided to stop by for a nicer meal. We ordered 3 courses and dessert..."

Sabrina Karimi

"Exceeded all expectations! Can not tell you of anything negative, all positive to the max! Felix with the flambeau at the table was an experience..."

George Delaney Keenan

Highlander's Grill & Tavern

Wheelchair Accessible

"My husband and I stopped in two times on our three day trip to the mountains. Service was great - we sat at the bar both times, had a few drinks and..."

Sarah Gaine

"Awesome evening, stopped in for one beer ended up having chicken wings and more beer. We happen to be sitting next to the owner Dave and his food..."

Christine Stansell

"Lilly was an amazing bartender and she is the reason why I ordered the tavern mac melt. It was amazing!! I'm definitely going back. The atmosphere..."

kurtis b.

"The food was really good! The atmosphere was cozy. Our server was very friendly and..."

Nancy Allen

"Busy and fast paced, the server was friendly and observant. We ordered the brussels sprouts OMG..they were amazing. I honestly could have eaten 3..."

Brandi Coffey

"My wife and I are vacationing in Beech Mountain and decided to visit for dinner. It’s just a short drive from where we are staying. The staff was..."

Troy Broas

"1- location awesome. 2- Staff was great -welcoming. 3- menu was good. 4- Food was great. ( loved the fish and chips) 5- Atmosphere was cool,Good band..."

Scott Donahue

"Was told to seat ourselves upon entering and chose a spot inside. There’s plenty of seating in two dining rooms, a bar, and an outdoor patio...."

Emily H

"The food was amazing. We stayed locally and were told to try it by a local. Very welcoming ❤️ The pretzel is big enough to spit for 2..."

Stephanie Guerra

"This is a great little place. Lots of different food. For example I got a Blacken Mahi Sandwich, my daughter enchiladas, and my son a footlong like I..."

Judeth Hopkins

"Came in late on a Sunday. Bartenders were friendly and helped me decide on an entree. They recommended the cheesesteak, burgers, and fish & chips. I..."

Nick Marryat

The Pedalin' Pig Bbq

80/100 (3213 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We got there and was seated right away. Our waitress was attentive without us asking. The food was delicious. We shared the smokehouse sampler and..."

K X

"Worth checking out. We came here on Friday evening around 6. We were seated immediately. Within 15 minutes we had our food. The service was great...."

Ben McGuire

"The service was quick and friendly. The food came out quickly and was delicious! My new bride and I were on vacation, tired from a day of hiking, and..."

Crimson Viper

"I read reviews and saw most stated that service was slow but worth the wait. We arrived around 1PM and did wait to be seated but it wasn't a long..."

Jini Lumsden

"Excellent food and fast service. There was a little bit of a wait but they it was well worth it. Check out the daily..."

Juan Hernandez

"Great food. I will say the smoked sausage looked just like and tasted like a kiabasa that was slapped on the grill for a minute. But the ribs,..."

A.J. Brooks III

"Stopped in midweek about 7 and the dining room was not too busy so we were seated immediately. The wait staff was helpful and attentive. They had..."

Deborah Small

"We all enjoyed our meals but of all the fancy stuff we tried, the standout was the pulled pork. It was quite excellent. All the meats were good but..."

Laura Weston

"It's not pet friendly. The brisket is really good, along with the hashbrown..."

Jeff Vaughan

"This BBQ is very good. We've stopped here quite a few times and it's fast, has friendly staff and the food is very good. Had the lunch special. BBQ..."

Skipper Pond

"$10 lunch specials are very nice and food was very quick to come out. Will definitely be back to try more options. We tried the chicken plate which..."

Jas D

"Stopped to eat here on our way back from hiking, and wasn't disappointed. The food was excellent, we both had the different samplers so we were able..."

Steve Hogan

"I think this place might be the best bang for your buck in the banner elk area. Food is good. service is good. Beer is cheap. Portions are large...."

Matthew Logel

"The pulled chicken, pulled pork, ribs, and smoked sausage are great, but the wings are probably the best in town. I ate lunch here with my daughter..."

Timothy Rogers

Banner Elk Cafe

78/100 (4119 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"If you come to Grandfather Mountain, please stop by Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern, their food is amazing! Look at the pictures you will see how the food..."

M K

"Looking for lunch in Banner Elk and we came across this cafe. Many of the restaurants in town don’t open until dinner. We arrived before 11:30..."

Cathie Bales

"Went on a Friday evening when live music was playing, very nice, but loud. Large place with 2 menus to choose from (cafe menu & lodge menu), which..."

Kara

"Went for dinner and got sirloin and pepper jelly porkchop. Best steak ive had at a restaurant maybe ever, and porkchop was absolutely amazing. It was..."

Logan Finlayson (LogoLand17)

"Stopped by for a bite to eat and a beer. Country fried steak lunch special was delicious and affordable. Everyone was happy with there foods and..."

Andrew Mariani

"Food was really tasty and prices were super reasonable - great breakfast spot. There were some disgruntled employees in the kitchen speaking loud and..."

Taylor Carvajal

"My husband and I stopped here quite a few times on our weekend getaway to the mountains. Their breakfast was delicious, waitress was awesome. The..."

Sarah Gaine

"This place has that upper mountain charm! The food is exquisite and you get to choose from 2 different menus. Big variety of spirits also. So many..."

Dawn Skipper

"We stopped in for lunch. My wife ordered the fried mountain trout, and I ordered the same except grilled. They were very delicious and very full..."

Jay Curley

"Great Breakfast location. Food was good, a little higher than average price for breakfast but you are in a ski area. Would definitely suggest trying..."

Tony Skeans

"Cite place with food, good coffee and some sweet treats. Enjpuabt atmosphere. The sumatra drip was..."

Sheila Neely

"Have been visiting Banner Elk and the cafe for my whole life now and was never super impressed by the food and the coffee was always mediocre at..."

Gillian Bandy

"I got the chicken park sliders, which were perfect for what I needed. Service was..."

Christine Wei

Tokyo Express

"My wife and I just went there not knowing what to expect. We never ate Vietnamese food before. The owner lady (I think) at our request suggested some..."

Peter Goldwing

"Great food. Well prepared. The bun Vietnamese bowls are my fav. My kids always order a few sushi rolls. We usually eat here when we are visiting in..."

Cindy Brown

"Always good. Sometimes the food is a bit inconsistent as in the same meal is always a little different. But always..."

Ryon Calhoun

"Decent food and pricing. On the less expensive side with matching food..."

Joseph Johnson

"I enjoy the sushi... it takes a lil to long to get the food..."

Julia Dawn

"Great food and wonderful..."

Mieke Maloof

"Incredible food for a great..."

Kyle Maloof

"Great..."

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Elevations Restaurant

"Elevations is a great addition to Banner Elk's roster of excellent restaurants. Upscale yet casual atmosphere, with a beautifully decorated dining..."

cheryl f

"Great food, fast service, and elegant decor! Perfect for date night or a holiday meal with the family. Prices are fair for the good quality ! I had..."

Marie Randazzo

"Never have I had a pork chop that was so tender I could cut it with a fork. It was SO tender, juicy, and flavorful. The potatoes and asparagus were..."

Connie Gioscio

"We have eaten here several times since they opened. I especially enjoy their breakfast- they open for breakfast I think just Friday-Sunday. The staff..."

RobertsMom NC

"It was so fabulous, that I don't even know what to say! From the cozy and relaxing atmosphere, friendliness of Ed and Vicki the owners, to the..."

Denise McMichael-Wiseman

"If you are looking for an incredible dining venue, come to Elevations. We were warmly greeted by one of the owners, and he seated us at a very nice..."

Paulceleste Jernigan

"Fantastic atmosphere, incredible food! I've been here twice so far and had the pork chop and the brisket. Both were amazing. The staff was attentive..."

Matt Lehning

"Excellent food and service. The wife and I had dinner with another couple. The wife had the shrimp and grits and I had the berry salad with salmon...."

Danny OHarrow

"Elevations has lovely decor, classic lounge-style music and a great atmosphere. I sat outside on the porch with my family for a couple of drinks and..."

Alexander Morgan

"My wife and I went for drinks and dinner on Saturday night around 7 PM. The Restaurant is very modern, upscale and very clean. The Bar is very..."

Gino F Angella

"The second time we have been here and it did not disappoint. The food was great, I had the grilled salmon and my BF had the steak. Both were cooked..."

Jennifer Krix

"Love this place, the food is amazing. Had the brisket tonight and it was awesome! Got to sit on the patio and bring the doggo..."

Bridgett Pope

"My wife and I had lunch at Elevations today. It was the perfect dining experience. The decor and lighting provided a very relaxing and enjoyable..."

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