Local Restaurants

⭐ = Staff Favorites!

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This list is sorted in alphabetical order.

Bayou Banner Elk

• BBQ plates & Cajun dishes

• Location: 130 East Main Street, Banner Elk NC 28604

• Phone: (828) 898-8952

Bella’s Italian Neighborhood Restaurant

• relaxed Italian dining spot

• Location: 3585 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk NC 28604

• Phone: (828) 898-9022

Brick Oven Pizza

• Casual pizzeria featuring brick-oven pies, pastas & sandwiches, plus games & weekly live music

• Location: 402 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain NC 28604

• Phone: (828) 387-4000

Luna Thai & Sushi

• drunken noodles, bento boxes, and sushi rolls 

• Location: 3990 NC-105 South, Banner Elk NC 28604

• Phone: (828) 783-9284

Old Hampton Store Barbeque

• hickory-smoked barbeque, variety of homecooked dishes in a circa-192 general store; open seasonally

• Facebook Page

• Location: 77 Ruffin Street, Linville NC 28646

• Phone: (828) 733-5213

The Pedalin’ Pig

• fresh gourmet flair to smoky down south favorites; has a Boone and Blowing Rock location as well

• Banner Elk Location: 4235 Highway 105 South, Banner Elk NC 28604

• Phone: (828) 898-7500

Puerto Nuevo Mexican & Seafood Restaurant ⭐

• familiar Mexican dishes, seafood, extra large margaritas

• Location: 2941 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk NC 28604

• Phone: (828) 898-3332

Town Tavern

• burgers, wings, and sandwiches alongside a beer and cocktail menu; lots of bar TVs

• Location: 330 Main Street East, Banner Elk NC 28604

• Phone: (828) 783-9144

Uncle Lee's Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar

• "vibrant flavors of Thailand and the delicate artistry of Japanese cooking under one roof"

• Location: 488 Main Street West, Banner Elk NC 28604

• Phone: (828) 783-9147

Delivery Services 🚗

AYC Delivery

• restaurant and grocery food delivery, gas station runs, personal taxi-rides, etc.

• Phone: (828) 900-9466

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