Eat
Enjoy the local flavors of the Blue Ridge Mountains! When you’ve worked up an appetite from hiking, biking or shopping, it’s time to pull up a chair at one of our local restaurants or cafes.
Find places to eat that serve up traditional American and Southern cuisine, from hotdogs and hamburgers to barbecue and traditional diner fare. Take the whole family out for pizza, or enjoy a casual meal at a burrito joint or TexMex restaurant.
Have a sweet tooth? Start your morning at the donut shop. Check out cookies and cupcakes at a local bakery, and cool off on a hot day with a delicious and decadent scoop of ice cream. Look for sweet bubble teas and locally roasted coffee.
Feeling thirsty? The Blue Ridge brewery scene is hopping! Ask for a tasting flight to sample several styles of local craft beers, or order up a pint to raise a toast to your mountain adventure.
Beyond beer, local wineries, meaderies and distilleries produce delicious craft beverages. Some offer tastings, tours and even live music. And be sure to pair of your sips with a bite of artisan cheese or honey produced right here in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Check out these places to eat as you plan your next visit.
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Linville Falls Winery
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Historic Orchard at Altapass
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Ingenious Coffee Roasters
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Chance Of Sprinkles Bake Shop
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Hillman Beer - Old Fort
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Mica Town Brewing
Marion's first brewery honoring the heritage of Appalachian mining! By carefully crafting beer inspired by the geology and hard-working people of Western North Carolina, this brewery is a local favorite. Located in Marion's downtown "Social District", stop in for a tasting, spend time on the deck or play a few games upstairs.
The Fowl Play Pub & Taproom
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Marion Lake Club Golf Course & Slices Bistro
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Deb's Diner
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Countryside BBQ
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Refinery 13
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PG Produce/TC Farms
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Banks Creek Barn
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Switzerland Cafe and General Store
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Three Sisters Cheese
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Bat Cave Road Farm
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