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Blue Ridge Parkway Restaurant & Dining Guide

While you are traveling along the Parkway you are bound to get a craving for some delicious southern cuisine. There are multiple restaurants along the Parkway for you to stop and enjoy a great meal! You can also find great local cuisine in the small towns and cities off the Parkway roadway.

Featured Parkway Restaurant

Crestwood Resort
Each guest room, suite and cottage at Crestwood is uniquely designed with the ultimate mountain experience in mind… featuring private terraces, whirlpool baths, gas-log fireplaces and amenities such as afternoon wine and cheese, spa and fitness facilities, continental breakfast and turn down services. Enjoy unforgettable panoramic views, distinctive dining, celebrated local art and relaxing spa services all in one harmonious setting that's just minutes from the area's most popular attractions.
More Info | info@crestwoodnc.com
Milepost 291 ~ 877-836-5046
3236 Shull's Mill Rd. ~ Blowing Rock, NC
The Inn Crestwood in Blowing Rock, NC

Joe's Italian Kitchen
Joe's Italian Kitchen is now celebrating 8 great years in the High Country! Come visit the family at Joe's. He serves food the way his ancestors did-handmade. 94% of everything at Joe’s is made in the restaurant. The recipes are over 100 years old, handed down for 5 generations now. Dine in or take it home. After 4:30 you can feast on traditional New York style pizzas. All the pastries are made right in the store with love. Come and experience a touch of New York at Joe’s behind the Burger King.
More Info | joesital01@yahoo.com
Milepost 291 ~ 828-263-9200
190 Boone Heights Drive ~Boone, NC

Joe's Italian Kitchen

Monday - Saturday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Closed Sunday


The Valle Café
Enjoy the fresh mountain air and scenery in historic Valle Crucis. Nestled between the two Mast Stores, the Valle Cafe offers dining on our covered porch or in our climate controlled dining room. Specialties include Shrimp and Grits, Salmon and Mountain Trout, Hand cut and trimmed steaks...the sweet potato biscuits are to die for! Desserts include a decadent flourless chocolate torte, homestyle mixed berry cobbler with ice cream and a delicious sour cream cheesecake! Wine and beer are available.
More Info | gadaboutscaters@aol.com
Milepost 294 ~ 828-963-2805
3657 Broadstone Road ~ Valle Crucis, NC
The Valle Cafe

Open Tuesday - Saturday
5:30 pm

Switzerland Cafe & General Store
Sit on our porch and enjoy a fresh bowl of soup, freshly made sandwich, or a snack & good bottle of wine. Watch our pit master as he stokes the fire in our smokehouse where we prepare our own pork barbeque, baby back ribs & mountain trout daily. Stroll up to our Pub on a Saturday night & find the surprise of your life…a live Jazz band or a fresh new sound from one of Asheville’s many singer/songwriters. In our General Store you'll find beautiful pottery, handmade crafts, wine, beer & picnic items.
More Info | info@switzerlandcafe.com
Milepost 334 ~ 828-765-5289
9440 Hwy 226a ~Little Switzerland, NC

Switzerland Cafe and General Store

Sunday - Thursday
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday - Saturday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm


On Parkway Restaurants

Milepost 0 to 200

Milepost 60.8
Otter Creek Restaurant and Gift Shop
Phone: (434) 299-5862
Location: Big Island, VA
Open: May 1 – October 30
8am to 8pm

Milepost 85.9
Peaks of Otter Lodge and Restaurant
Lodge Phone: (540) 586-1081
Gift Shop Phone: (540) 586-9263
http://www.peaksofotter.com/
Open Year Round
7:30am to 8:30pm
 
Country Store
Open: April 29 – October 30
9am to 5pm

Milepost 176.2
Mabry Mill Restaurant and Gift Shop
Phone: (540) 952-2947
Open: May 1 – October 30
Monday - Thursday
7:30am to 6pm
Friday - Sunday
7:30am to 7pm

 

 

Milepost 200 to 469

Milepost 241.1
Bluff's Lodge, Restaurant, Gift Shop and Information Station
Phone: (336) 372-4499
Open: May 1 – October 30
7:30am to 7:30pm

Milepost 258.8
Northwest Trading Post
Phone: (336) 982-2543
Open: May 1 – October 30
9am to 5:30pm

Milepost 339.5
Crabtree Meadows Snack Bar and Gift Shop
Phone: (828) 675-4236
Open: May 1 – October 30
Monday - Friday
10am to 6pm
Weekends and Holidays
8am to 6pm

Milepost 408.6
Pisgah Inn, Restaurant, Gift Shop, Country Store and Restaurant
Phone: (828) 235-8228
http://www.pisgahinn.com/
Open: April 3 – October 31
7:30am to 9pm

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Uncle Lee's Barbeque at Old Hampton Store
Inside Old Hampton Store, you'll find Uncle Lee's Barbeque serving lean, hickory-smoked barbeque, on our famous homemade sourdough rolls--made fresh daily! A delicious combination! Also try the famous Black-eyed Pea Salad, soups, pies and homemade banana pudding.
More Info | info@oldhamptonstore.com
Milepost 305 ~ 828-733-5213
77 Ruffin Street ~Linville, NC
Uncle Lee's Barbeque at Old Hampton Store

Christa's Country Corner General Store
Take a step back in time at Christa’s Country Corner General Store. We are located in Pineola, NC at mile marker 312 just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy some good country cooking and great homemade sandwiches from our old fashioned deli. We are famous for our smoked chicken and yummy yeast buns. Owned and operated by Sam and Christa Poore, this old time General Store carries everything from groceries, clothing, livestock feed and a great selection of unique gifts.
More Info | christas@bellsouth.net
Milepost 312 ~ 828-733-3353
MP 312 & Hwy 181 ~ Pineola, NC
Christas Country Corner General Store
 
Hard Times Café
Hard Times Café is the revival of the popular restaurant that originally started in Newland, NC by Sherri and Tony Holden. Keeping it in the family, their daughter, Ashley Holden now has it in Elk Park, NC. Featuring sandwiches, specialty coffees and desserts, it’s the perfect place to stop on your way to the falls, or to have lunch while shopping in the neighboring antique shops.
Milepost 312 ~ 828-733-8788
Main Street ~ Elk Park, NC

Hard Times Cafe

Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

 
Switzerland Cafe & General Store
Sit on our porch and enjoy a fresh bowl of soup, freshly made sandwich, or a snack & good bottle of wine. Watch our pit master as he stokes the fire in our smokehouse where we prepare our own pork barbeque, baby back ribs & mountain trout daily. Stroll up to our Pub on a Saturday night & find the surprise of your life…a live Jazz band or a fresh new sound from one of Asheville’s many singer/songwriters. In our General Store you'll find beautiful pottery, handmade crafts, wine, beer & picnic items.
More Info | info@switzerlandcafe.com
Milepost 334 ~ 828-765-5289
9440 Hwy 226a ~Little Switzerland, NC

Switzerland Cafe and General Store

Sunday - Thursday
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday - Saturday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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