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.
Hook and Anchor Family Seafood
A local favorite featuring an 18 item buffet plus salad bar. Of course, you may order off the menu and…
Switzerland Inn and Chalet Restaurant
Choices. That’s what your stay at the Switzerland Inn is all about. Select from spacious rooms flavored with a touch…
Mica Town Brewing Nebo
Mica Town Brewing has expanded with this new location in Nebo, minutes away from Lake James and Lake James State…
GoGo's Handcrafted Cinnamon Rolls
This locally owned cinnamon roll bakery began in a home kitchen, known as Nothin' Fancy. They were so popular, the…
Countryside BBQ
Famous for providing a family atmosphere with on site smoked pork BBQ and chicken, accompanied by southern sides and homemade…
Marion Wing Factory
Locally owned and the wings are a huge hit with the locals! Check out these wings. Fresh wings, all sauces…
Nara Express
Japanese cuisine served in a casual atmosphere, with take out and drive thru service.
Shops at Switzerland Inn
The Shops at Switzerland Inn offers some of the best, most unique seasonal shopping in the area, with a wide selection of handmade goods from local artisans!
Dot's Dario
Dot's is a local favorite, recently featured in Our State Magazine! This ice cream shop has been around for decades…
Las Salsas
Open daily for lunch and dinner, Las Salsas is a local favorite and as the name states, offers multiple salsas! …
Roma's Italian Restaurant
Roma Restaurant is celebrating their 10th Anniversary in Nebo, North Carolina, close to Lake James and Lake James State Park.…
English Farmstead Cheese
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!
Mica Town Brewing
The first brewery in Marion, NC, is now open! Stop by Mica Town Brewing to enjoy a craft beer inspired by the geology and people of Western North Carolina.
Bruce's Fabulous Foods
Bruce and Barbara Brown own this local lunch time favorite, that's right, lunch only. Bruce is also known for his…
Switzerland General Store
When you're enjoying the Blue Ridge Parkway and are looking for locally crafted foods and beverages, stop here! You'll find…
Elevate Breakfast Company
Elevate Breakfast Company is a new addition to Marion's 310 District where you'll find a variety of country breakfast favorites,…