Restaurants
Artisanal
| Specializing in day boat fish from Hawaii to Maine, the menu focuses on seasonality and creativity. Chef Bill`s main focus is for the guest to have a great experience from start to finish and make the evening a memorable one. | |
| Location: | 1200 Dobbins Road Banner Elk, NC 28604 |
| Phone: | 828-898-5395 |
Banner Elk Cafe & Lodge Espresso Bar
| Located in downtown Banner Elk, The Banner Elk Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Great food, ranging from eggs benedict to big, juicy burgers. For the healthy and weight conscience we offer grilled mahi and chicken sandwiches, salad bar, and homemade daily specials. Dinner nightly offering: Ribs, Steaks, Fish and always fresh and creative specials from our talented Chef. | |
| Location: | 324 Shawneehaw Avenue Banner Elk, NC 28604 |
| Phone: | 828-898-4040 |
Bayou Smokehouse & Grill
| Let your taste buds experience a red-hot recipe of Cajun and Cowboy culture, served with southern hospitality at the Bayou Smokehouse and Grill. Authentic Louisiana and Texas cuisine abounds on the extensive menu. On Saturdays and Sundays the Bayou offers several delicious Brunch items (Shrimp and Grits!) in addition to the regular menu until 2 PM. Like many a New Orleans restaurant worth its salt, the Bayou features a large bar offering cocktails, beer and wine. There are three separate television/video feeds, so enjoy your favorite televised event on any of the numerous flat-screens. The extensive beer menu focuses on American Craft beers, including local and Louisiana favorites. With a selection of 19 draft beers and over 60 bottled beers it may be difficult to make a choice. | |
| Location: | 130 Main Street East Banner Elk, NC 28604 |
| Phone: | 828-898-8952 |
Bella`s
| Bella’s provides fabulous ambience with the finest in Italian dishes that include pastas, seafood, and the best cuts of local meats. Their service is second to none and you always get welcomed with a smile and a good seat. Enjoy Bella’s fine wines and microbrewery collections while you eat. Located in the Food Lion Shopping Center. | |
| Location: | 3585 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk, NC 28604 |
| Phone: | 828-898-9022 |
Bodegas Kitchen & Wine Bar
| Tapas style dining with Caribbean fare in the beautiful mountain setting of Banner Elk, NC. Located in the Eagles Nest Marketplace. | |
| Location: | 488 Main Street W, Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604 |
| Phone: | (828) 898-7773 |
Cam Ranh Bay
| Cam Ranh Bay (formerly Tokyo Express) has a healthy balance between fresh herbs and meats and a creative use of spices to give you high quality Japanese and Vietnamese food. | |
| Location: | 110 High Country Square |
| Phone: | 828-898-4121 |
The Chef`s Table
| Nestled in beautiful downtown Banner Elk above the famous Sorrento’s Bistro is the new exciting flavors of the Chef’s Table restaurant. The restaurant started with the concept of cooking with fresh, seasonal, local foods and produce – pairing these exceptional recipes with local and regional wines. The ultimate wine country dining experience awaits you at the Chef’s Table. | |
| Location: | 140 Azalea Circle SE #108 Banner Elk, NC 28604 |
| Phone: | 828-898-1940 |
Dunn`s Deli
| At Dunn`s, we pride ourselves on serving our guests fresh made-to-order sandwiches and salads using the highest quality ingredients such as Boar`s Head Brand meats, cheeses, sauces and bacon. We also bake our croissants, Kaiser, sub and blunt rolls fresh daily. What we don`t bake on premise we purchase from leading vendors such as Pepperidge Farm Bakery. | |
| Location: | 134 Main Street East Banner Elk, NC 28604 |
| Phone: | 828-898-6731 |
Eat Crow
| At Eat Crow guests enjoy a cozy, eclectic atmosphere with some of the best food in the High Country. Headed to the slopes or for a hike in the mountains? Boxed lunches available for any of our sandwiches located on the Lunch Menu. | |
| Location: | 9872 NC-105 Banner Elk, NC 28604 |
| Phone: | 828-963-8228 |
Louisiana Purchase Food & Spirits
| Step in for our house specialty creole and Cajun cuisine in a fine dining environment. Boasting a 3-diamond AAA-rated restaurant that has been the recipient of Wine Spectator Magazine`s "Best of Award of Excellence" 1996-2015. Reservations recommended. | |
| Location: | 397 Shawneehaw Avenue Banner Elk, NC 28604 |
| Phone: | 828-898-5656 |
Nick`s Restaurant & Pub
| Nick’s offers a relaxed and casual dining experience with a full bar, wines and a wide selection of imported and domestic beers on tap and bottle. The have daily lunch and dinner specials, a children’s’ menu, as well as a large selection of appetizers, burgers, quesadillas, salads, and wings. | |
| Location: | 4527 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk, NC 28604 |
| Phone: | 828-898-9613 |
The Painted Fish Cafe
| Step inside the Painted Fish Cafe and Beer Bar and discover something truly unique in North Carolina: recognizable dishes with a twist. You will find an upscale experience in a completely relaxed, casual ambience where you can indulge in great food, fun beers and superb wines all at surprisingly reasonable prices. Heated outdoor dining includes a spectacular view at the foot of the beautiful Sugar Mountain Ski Resort. | |
| Location: | 2941 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk, NC 28604 |
| Phone: | 828-898-6800 |
The Pedalin Pig
| From fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs to mouth-watering pork belly tacos,The Pedalin’ Pig offers a menu aimed to please. Renowned local chef turned pit-master, Jarad Blackley, prepares homemade sauces and rubs that will make your taste buds squeal. We use seasonal, local ingredients to pair unique flavors like a blackberry bourbon glaze or the sweet and spicy bite of our signature honey chipotle rub. Our BBQ pits are fired up nightly, slow-roasting locally sourced meats over hickory smoked hardwoods. Not a pit boss? We also peddle dishes for all your vegetarian and gluten-free friends. | |
| Location: | 4235 NC-105 Banner Elk, NC 28604 |
| Phone: | 828-898-7500 |
Puerto Nuevo Mexican & Seafood Restaurant
| At Puerto Nuevo Mexican and Seafood Restaurant, everything is prepared daily with fresh, healthy, high quality ingredients. Your experience is enhanced by the most reliable and professional service. Nuevo offers authentic Mexican dishes, including a vegetarian menu and many more fresh seafood choices. We have a large selection of tequilas and a variety of margaritas. The real surprise is that the Guacamole dip tastes fresh ... and it tastes like avocado. | |
| Location: | 2120 Tynecastle Highway Suite 1 Banner Elk, NC 28604 |
| Phone: | 828-898-3332 |
Sorrento`s Bistro
| This upscale eclectic gourmet Italian Bistro, is a combination of a visual and culinary celebration. Although the menu is Southern Italian cuisine, the sky’s the limit for what we offer. | |
| Location: | 140 Azalea Circle Banner Elk, NC 28604 |
| Phone: | 828-898-5214 |
StoneWalls Restaurant
| A landmark dining destination located in the heart of Banner Elk. Enjoy your favorite steaks, prime rib, seafood, chicken, burgers or lighter fare from our specialty bar. A casual atmosphere, family friendly with all ABC permits. Banner Elk Olive Oil & Balsamics is located inside StoneWalls, be sure to stop in to taste all the delicious possibilities! | |
| Location: | 344 Shawneehaw Avenue Banner Elk, NC 28604 |
| Phone: | 828-898-5550 |
Valle De Bravo
| All our dishes are carefully prepared with an authentic, yet mild flavor. For those who like it hot, we put a dish with two homemade hot sauces out for you. | |
| Location: | 4501 Tynecastle Highway #1 Banner Elk, NC 28604 |
| Phone: | 828-898-4949 |