In the Best Western Mountain Lodge

Join us for a casual breakfast each morning from 7am-10am. Located off the main lobby the Fireside Grill offers made to order omelets, biscuits and gravy, eggs, bacon, grits, pancakes, and more. Fill up before you venture out to visit some of the area’s fabulous attractions. A breakfast buffet is normally available on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Ready for dinner? Let us help you decide. We have some suggestions that will help you wind down your day and please your palate. Directions and more information about these and other restaurants available at the front desk.

AREA RESTAURANTS

THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE
Located in downtown Banner Elk at 397 Shawneehaw Ave., this hidden jewel of a restaurant offers fantastic Cajun, French, and Italian cuisine. They also offer and extensive wine list to accompany dinner, served Tuesday thru Saturday beginning at 5:30 pm. Reservations are recommended and can be set up by calling (828) 898-5656.
More information can be found online at www.louisianapurchase.com

THE GAMEKEEPER
Located on Shull’s Mill Road in Boone, The Gamekeeper is a true gourmet restaurant that is highly acclaimed by both locals and travelers alike. The Gamekeeper is famous for combining Southern Comfort Food with an exotic and creative flair to produce a dining experience of its own kind. During the summer, The Gamekeeper bar is open at 5:30 pm Saturdays. For reservations (recommended) and more information call (828) 963-7400.
www.gamekeeper-nc.com.

MOREL’S
One of the best fine dining experiences in the High Country, this French style bistro features a very intimate dining room that offers food that is nothing short of extraordinary. It is located in the heart of Banner Elk and serves dinner Tuesday thru Sunday from 6:00pm- 11:00pm. Reservations are recommended.
Call (828) 898-6866.

ZUZDA
This tapas-style dining styled restaurant offers and experience unlike anything else in the High Country. Featuring over 70 items on the menu to satisfy any and every particular taste, Zuzda also has a full service bar that serves the full menu late into the night. This is one restaurant that everyone should experience. Zuzda is open for dinner every night beginning at5:00pm. Reservations are recommended.
Call (828) 898-4166.

ESEEOLA LODGE
Located on Linville Ave. in Linville, gourmet international cuisine sets this fine dining restaurant apart from the others in the area. Open from May to October for dinner, all week from 6:30pm- 9:00pm. Jacket is required for gentlemen and dining is by reservation only. Call (800) 742-6717 or visit www.eseeola.com.

DUNN’S DELI
**Employees pick for Best Lunch
Located in Downtown Banner Elk adjacent from to “the stoplight”, Dunn’s Deli serves delicious deli sandwiches, soups, and salads. Breakfast served daily and Boar’s Head Meats sold by the pound. Open Monday thru Friday from 7:00am to 7:00pm; Saturday 9:00am to 6:00pm; and Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm.
Call (828) 898-6731 or visit www.perryhouse.com for more information.

BELLA’S
**Employees pick for Best Dinner
This Neighborhood Italian Restaurant features traditional cuisine including soups, salads, various pizzas, pastas, and Italian dinner dishes. Open daily for lunch from 11:00am-2:30pm, and for dinner from 4:00pm-9:00pm. Located across from the Food Lion and beside the Subway in the Tynecastle Hwy. Shopping Center.
(828) 898-9022

THE BEST CELLAR IN LINVILLE
Located in Linville, this restaurant provides a great atmosphere specializing in fresh seafood, aged beef, and rack of lamb, duck, and homemade desserts. Whether you are looking for a hot spot for lunch of pairing a delicious dinner dish with a wine off of the extensive list, The Best Cellar is an excellent choice. Hours are 11:30am – 2:00pm for lunch daily and 5:30pm-9:00pm for dinner Monday thru Saturday. Reservations are recommended.
(828) 733-4747

ARTISANAL
Located at 4501 Tynecastle Hwy in Banner Elk, Artisanal has an original and elegant location to experience American fine dining. Each recipe is made “from scratch” in this contemporary atmosphere. Dinner is served Tuesdays thru Saturdays from 5:30pm-10:00pm. Reservations are recommended
(828)898-5395

SORENTO’S BISTRO
An Italian bistro, Sorrento’s offers authentic hand tossed Italian style pizza, carne, veal, eggplant, chicken, and seafood. Fuller service bar and a Sunday Brunch are also available. Sorrento’s serves lunch beginning at 12:00noon Wednesday thru Sunday and dinner is served Wednesday thru Monday beginning at 4:00pm. Reservations are accepted but not required.
(828) 898-5214

BEECH HAVEN RESTAURANT
This restaurant provides Home Cooking, Beech Mountain style. Located at 444 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Haven opens daily for breakfast at 7:00am. A Lunch Buffet is available Monday thru Friday.
(828) 898-9484

BAYOU SMOKEHOUSE AND GRILL
Down Home cookin’ in the form of southern comfort food with a large deck for outdoor dining make the Bayou a great place for family and friends. The restaurant has a full service bar and entertainment such as pool tables and video games are available. Food is served from 11:30am- 11:00pm during the weekdays, and from 11:30am-12:00am on weekends. The bar is open until 2:00am. The Bayou is located at 130 East Main St. in Downtown Banner Elk. Visit www.bayousmokehouse.com
(828)898-8952

BANNER ELK CAFÉ & LODGE
Located on Tynecastle Hwy across from Banner Elk Elementary School in Downtown Banner Elk, the Banner Elk Café & Lodge has something for everyone. This eatery serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. Their menu includes soups, sandwiches, burgers, and even specialty pizzas and pastas. Open from 7:00am -10:00pm during the week and from 7:00am-11:00pm Friday thru Sunday.
(828) 898-4040

JACKALOPE’S VIEW
Located at the Archer’s Inn on Beech Mountain, Jackalope’s View accommodates any craving from delicious and fresh seafood or elegant wild game to a full service bar with an excellent view year-round For guests who enjoy wine more than a cocktail, there are over 300 selections of wine stored in three wine cellars. Jackalope’s is open daily from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Reservations are recommended. Visit www.archersinn.com
(828)898-9004

THE CORNER PALATE
Indulge in culinary artistic masterpieces as you dine casually with eclectic lunch and dinner menus paired with an extensive wine list. The Corner Palate also features a large sushi bar every weekend and presents various live music performances from local musicians. Lunch is served Friday thru Tuesday between 11:30am-4:00pm. Dinner is served in the dining room Wednesday thru Saturday from 4:00pm-9:00pm. Dinner is also available at the Corner Bar and Grill from 4:00pm-10:00pm. The Bar and Grill are located adjacent toe the Corner Palate Dining Room.

The Best Western Mountain Lodge can also meet all your catering and banquet needs. Please look on the meetings page for information about the banquet and meeting space, and to see our catering menus.

 

 

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