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Canyon Kitchen, Sapphire, NC

Canyon Kitchen

4.8 (1411)
$50 and over
American
150 Lonesome Valley Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Sometimes, the magic of sharing a table with friends over delicious food and wine is elevated by the setting Canyon Kitchen is that kind of place. We craft creative Appalachian cuisine using local produce and organic selections from our community gardens and nearby farms. Our multi-course, à la carte menu changes regularly sometimes daily and is complemented by an extensive wine list and seasonal cocktails. A $40 corkage fee applies to bottles up to 750ml.

We recommend arriving 20 minutes early to enjoy the beauty of our meadow. Reservations require a $25 per person credit card hold, charged only if canceled within 24 hours.

For your convenience, we offer the option to split your bill into up to three equal checks. A 20% service charge is automatically added to each check and shared among our front-line staff. We appreciate your support and welcome you to Canyon Kitchen in the heart of Lonesome Valley.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 743-7967
  • Website
    https://lonesomevalley.com/canyon-kitchen/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ed Selle
  • Private party facilities
    Canyon Kitchen can be rented out for private functions and weddings.Please contact Judy Patterson at (828) 743-7696
  • Location
    150 Lonesome Valley Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands / Sapphire
  • Cross street
    3 Miles East of the Cashiers Crossroads on Hwy. 64
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Guy Davis Wine Dinner

    $0.00 - $200.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Aug 19, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    More Details to come

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Menu

Canyon Kitchen's menu was last updated on 4/25/2022.

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What 1,411 people are saying

Canyon Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Canyon Kitchen offers a "truly A+ experience" with "spectacular setting" and "amazing view" in North Carolina. Guests enjoy its welcoming renovations, delicious food, and attentive service. Highlights include a "comfortable and stunning" cocktail bar and menu favorites like sea bass and baked oysters. Reservations are challenging, but the experience is "unsurpassed."
1,411 Reviews

  1. Joan VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West25 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been to Canyon Kitchen a fair amount over the years. Never had a poor experience. Unfortunately, my husband's birthday dinner this year was the exception. After our starter drinks were delivered and meals ordered, we never saw our server again until our meals were delivered. Our friend was quickly out of his iced tea at the very beginning of gathering and I tried mightily to catch our server's eye to order the wine for our dinner, but to no avail. We didn't see again her until she delivered our meals. I told her we wanted wine with our dinner and a bread service refill and our friend had been out of his iced tea for quite a while. She apologized and left. We didn't see her again until we were 80% done with our meals. This lack of attention and service definitely took a toll on our enjoyment of the meal and our birthday celebration as a whole. I told her to forget the wine and bread, as the window to enjoy them with our meals had passed. But reminded her our friend still desperately wanted his iced tea filled. She apologized again. Then, she brought our wine which I told her we didn't want now and she took that back. Still no iced tea ...... A manager arrived to which we told our story. She apologized and said they would do something to accommodate things on our meal. They did ....... they charged us for the wine we didn't receive and charged a full 20% then they took 50% off the food and wine bill. The iced tea refill arrived around when the bill did. I appreciate the gesture of the effort, but the charging of the wine we didn't receive, and a full tip just stung. Sadly, my husband has had a multitude of health issues, and I am not sure how many birthdays I will have a chance to enjoy out with him. This birthday outing was the most emotionally unpleasant we have ever had. It cast a pallor on the whole day for him ....

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  2. Dave

    Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice atmosphere, outstanding service, two of our meals were just not that good.

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  3. Ricky VIP

    Asheville / Western North Carolina5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best dining experience in the Carolinas! Always awesome!!

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  4. Teri VIP

    Atlanta19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening for our Anniversary! Fabulous food atmosphere and service!

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  5. Nan VIP

    South Carolina29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience from our first drinks on the newly covered patio, to the delicious Sea bass dinner, great selection of cocktails, wine, and mocktails and our lovely server Bianca who was gracious, informative, and upon hearing it was our anniversary celebration, brought out surprise flutes of champagne! The views, ambiance and hospitality are unsurpassed. The outdoor dining a blessing. Thank you for a very enjoyable celebratory evening!

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  6. Heather

    Miami - Dade1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the amazing view, truly the most amazing dinner view in North Carolina, but the food was actually amazing too!

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  7. Demian

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular setting. Arriving early to have a drink is a must. Everything from the view to the service to the food to the ambiance lived up to the hype.

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  8. ColleenC VIP

    Atlanta12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful views and setting! Food was okay and service was not as attentive as one would expect for this level of restaurant.

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  9. David VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful venue excellent menu nice new covered area for the bar

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  10. Peter

    West Palm Beach13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view is gorgeous, and the food and service are great! A very special place that has it all. If you are in the area, you must go!

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FAQs

Canyon Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 1411 OpenTable diners.

Canyon Kitchen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Asheville / Western North Carolina
  4. Highlands
  5. Highlands / Sapphire

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Canyon Kitchen

150 Lonesome Valley Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774

Additional information

  • Cross street
    3 Miles East of the Cashiers Crossroads on Hwy. 64
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands / Sapphire
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ed Selle
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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