Restaurants near Museum of North Carolina Minerals

73 restaurants available nearby

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1. Hawtree's Pub and Grill

3.8

Excellent(4)

Price: Moderate

• American • Burnsville

Booked 1 time today

Take in the best of Fred Hawtree's legacy in awe inspiring scenery complemented by excellent food and service that will make you feel like family. Watch the sun set on our patio with scenery of Mt. Mitchell unlike any other. Just two miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway, a lunch pitstop here is a no brainer for those ready for a bite but not willing to miss a single second of the beauty of the parkway.

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2. Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park Inn

4.7

Exceptional(5700)

Price: Expensive

• American • Asheville

Booked 63 times today

Sunset Terrace is our iconic upscale classic restaurant featuring traditional American cuisine with an emphasis on hand cut steaks, seafood and regional favorites and an award winning wine list. Taste signature cocktails paired with popular dishes from the lobster cobb salad to the chilled seafood platter. Located on the outdoor terrace of the 100 year old Main Inn, enjoy breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Executive Chef, Chris Heath and Chef de Cuisine Michael Pupillo craft delectable dishes to be enjoyed with a setting and experience that you will always remember. The Sunset Terrace is an eleven-time recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, most recently in 2022.Reservations are strongly recommended.Dress accordingly to the weather.

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3. Edison - Omni Grove Park Inn

4.6

Exceptional(3445)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Asheville

Booked 81 times today

EDISON, craft ales + kitchen is an inventive bar and restaurant that brings together the food culture and local flavors of downtown, with expansive indoor and outdoor seating and spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Named for frequent historical visits from Thomas Edison and his "Vagabonds" (Edison, Harvey Firestone and Henry Ford), EDISON serves NC craft beers, small batch bourbons, handcrafted cocktails, and regionally inspired food in a contemporary, fun, and artistic setting.Several renowned artists who celebrate the creativity of the area and call this community home are showcased in the indoor dining room, offering our patrons a true Asheville experience. The jalapeno bacon wrapped bison meatloaf crafted by Chef Michael Pupillo is a must try !

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4. Reid's Cafe and Catering

4.8

Exceptional(491)

Price: Expensive

• American • Banner Elk

Booked 4 times today

Reid’s Cafe is located in beautiful Sugar Mountain, NC. We love the intentional, the specific, and the well-cared-for. We work closely with our local farms and purveyors to curate fresh, seasonal menus that feature regionally sourced meats, a rotation of fresh oysters and select seafood. All of our breads, pastas, and pastries are prepared in-house daily. Our Bar offers local beers, seasonal craft cocktails, and a well chosen wine selection. We are currently operating under all Covid-19 restrictions and following all CDC and local guidelines. The health and safety of our guests and our staff is our #1 priority. Outdoor reservations are by phone only. We look forward to seeing you.

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5. Artisanal Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1557)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Banner Elk

Booked 12 times today

Artisanal Restaurant is open seasonally from May-October end. Contemporary American Fine Dining in a rustic yet elegant environment. Innovative and progressive thinking in a farm to table approach, only working with the highest quality ingredients. This warm environment offers the best food and wine with excellent service. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Private dining room adjacent to the wine cellar available for events. The only available menu is a pre-fix style, with 2-3 choices per course, $95/ guest. We do not offer a kids menu however kids prepared to order off our pre-fix menu are welcome. Our Dress Code is Business Casual. Collared shirts are required, jackets are preferred but not required for men. No shorts, distressed jeans, hoodies, hats, or sandals/flip flops. Please dress comfortably for the weather for outside seating. For our Allergy policy and menu choices, please go to artisanalnc.com

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6. Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville

4.6

Exceptional(5521)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Asheville

Booked 118 times today

We are in OpenTable's Top 100 Places to Brunch in America!At Tupelo Honey, we create breakfasts, brunches, lunches and suppers that invite you to put on your Sunday’s best and gather around the table for gracious and delicious Southern food. This original, flagship location boasts over 20 years of delighting diners and providing a high energy environment that is synonymous the Asheville community. Reservations highly recommended.

7. Blue Ridge

4.8

Exceptional(4502)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Asheville

Booked 57 times today

The Blue Ridge restaurant is a farm-to-table artisanal buffet overlooking the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. The Morning Table signature buffet, served each morning, will redefine all that you imagined breakfast could be. Two massive rooms are filled with amazing breakfast options, including a yogurt bar, omelet station and great gluten free options. Don’t miss the award-winning Friday night Seafood Buffet, Saturday night Prime Rib Buffet and phenomenal Sunday Brunch. It’s the perfect way to end any week.Reservations recommended.

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8. Limones Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(5817)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Asheville

Booked 59 times today

Around the corner from the Fine Arts Theater in downtown Asheville, Limones Restaurant provides an inspirational mix of Mexican and Californian cuisine along with inventive bar selections served by a warm, professional staff. Long before working and training under some of San Francisco’s most talented chefs, Hugo Ramirez was raised on the intense and varied flavors native to his hometown of Mexico City. In fact, he still calls on his mother for the secrets of traditional Mexican dishes, which he reinvents in innovative and surprising ways. At Limones, Hugo’s love of Mexican food is combined with his training in french-influenced California cuisine.

9. The Gamekeeper

4.9

Exceptional(3116)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Boone

Booked 12 times today

You haven't fully experienced the Blowing Rock, NC region until you've dined at The Gamekeeper. It's a true gourmet restaurant with an engaging blend of upscale elegance and mountain charm. Famous for an evolving menu that blends the traditional with the exotic, The Gamekeeper features a selection of perfectly prepared game plus a range of continental and American entrees. Acclaimed chef and owner Ken Gordon brings tremendous warmth and skill to the table treating you more as friends than guests. You'll experience a meal to remember that includes fine wines, decadent desserts, and a generous serving of personal attention. You'll leave happy and impressed with a desire to return soon!

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10. Americano Steak House & Wine Bar

4.7

Exceptional(456)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Banner Elk

Booked 3 times today

The best award-winning steakhouse in the area! Worth the drive from Banner Elk (13 miles), Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain (30 minute drive) , Johnson City or wherever you are. Americano Steak House is a local, veteran-owned restaurant featuring hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, amazing salads, 1/2 pound steak-burgers, decadent desserts and the only full liquor bar in the East Tennessee mountains will over 100 wines by the bottle and glass.We kindly ask that you do not show up early for your reservation, but simply on time. We are a small, boutique steakhouse that focuses on exceptional food and incredible service in the mountains of East Tennessee and typically cannot seat guests earlier than their reserved time.While we have always discouraged them, our policy towards no shows/same day cancelations MUST be firm. No shows and same day cancellations are the plague of the industry and we ask of you to uphold your end of this commitment as we are thrilled to provide on our end.

Restaurants near Museum of North Carolina Minerals

Price

Cuisine (20 of 55)

73 restaurants available nearby

1. Hawtree's Pub and Grill

2. Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park Inn

3. Edison - Omni Grove Park Inn

4. Reid's Cafe and Catering

5. Artisanal Restaurant

6. Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville

7. Blue Ridge

8. Limones Restaurant

9. The Gamekeeper

10. Americano Steak House & Wine Bar

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