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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Keeper's Cut Meadery
For traditional and flavored mead, try Keeper's Cut Meadery in Marion! Visit their tasting room or dog-friendly deck, where you can bring your own snacks.
Refinery 13
Refinery 13 in historic downtown Marion is the perfect place for family-friendly dining and drinks! Stop in to taste local craft beverages and more!
English Cattle Company
Visit English Farmstead Cheese in Marion, NC, a quaint shop that offers a variety of cheeses and local fare. All cheeses are crafted from milk produced on-site!
Flavors on Main General Store
Locally owned general store featuring foods and products created locally, regionally, or within the great state of North Carolina. You'll…
Chance Of Sprinkles Bake Shop
Located in downtown Marion's Miller Building, this small local bakery/coffee shop offers cupcakes, ice cream, slushies, smoothies, cookies and homemade…
PG Produce/TC Farms
Create a local farm to table experience by stopping at PG Produce. Loved by locals, PG produce is open seasonally…
Napales Mexican Grill
Enjoy a wide variety of authentic, Mexican cuisine using fresh ingredients, served in a colorful family friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Catering…
Smokey Que's
Pulled pork BBQ, ribs and more. Look for the "big barrel gun" out front, it's our smoker!Serving lunch and dinner…
Miller Business Complex
Local shops and businesses all under one roof, featuring a skating rink, ladies clothing boutique, comic book shop, bakery, a…
Las Salsas
Open daily for lunch and dinner, Las Salsas is a local favorite and as the name states, offers multiple salsas! …
Bigfoot Books and Brews
Bigfoot Books & Brews is a boutique bookstore/coffee shop in Marion’s downtown social district that offers a curated selection…
The Sprinkled Cove Coffee Bar & Bakery
Now moving to Wholesale and Direct Sales Only.Located inside Catawba River Inn, this small cafe features hot prepared drinks, baked…
Dot's Dario
Dot's is a local favorite, recently featured in Our State Magazine! This ice cream shop has been around for decades…
Factory 29
Locally owned and proudly serving new style pub food with flair. Assembling Flavors and Crafting Cocktails in a Well Built…
Main Season Market & Brewery
Main Season Market & Brewery is located at 39 State St., just off South Main Street. The new specialty market…
Nara Express
Japanese cuisine served in a casual atmosphere, with take out and drive thru service.