3 Best Restaurants in The North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina

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We've compiled the best of the best in The North Carolina Mountains - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Dandelion

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This downtown destination is more than a restaurant; it's a nonprofit organization that provides job training and other resources to those at risk of domestic abuse. Open for weekday lunch only, the ingredients are local, fresh, and delicious, with an emphasis on hearty Southern sandwiches like grilled pimento cheese and, in season, tomato pie.

127 5th Ave. W, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, USA
828-595–9365
Known For
  • Freshly made local dishes
  • Very friendly service
  • Sidewalk tables
Restaurant Details
Closed weekends. No dinner

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Rocky's Grill and Soda Shop

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This kitschy but fun version of an old-fashioned soda shop—an institution in Brevard since 1941—has burgers, hot dogs, and a wide range of ice cream creations. The tuna salad sandwich is a local favorite.

50 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC, 28712, USA
828-877–5375
Known For
  • The Elvis sandwich (grilled peanut butter and banana)
  • Delicious milkshakes, floats, and sundaes
  • Perfect place to take the kids
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon.

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Veranda Café

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With its gingham curtains and checkered tablecloths, this popular downtown lunch spot serves food that is both unpretentious and tasty. The soups are the best thing on the menu (the Hungarian mushroom soup is a longtime favorite), and the sandwiches are winners, too.

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