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Appalachia at The Lodge, Lake Lure, NC
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This restaurant now offers Takeout

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Appalachia at The Lodge

4.8
4.8
254 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Appalachia Restaurant brings an upscale-casual experience to an intimate setting. With stunning views and a cuisine that offers an Appalachian flair, you will be immersed with the true spirit of Lake Lure.
Dinner at the restaurant is Thursday-Saunday, beginning at 4:30pm, bar opens at 3 pm.
We bring the Appalachian heritage from the outdoors in while dining in front of the stunning 525 million year old mountains. Inside, outside, or bar room dining, you will have a gorgeous view of Lake Lure and the Appalachian mountains. Boats Slips are first come, first serve. Dues to the small volume of tables, we cannot accept preferred table/view requests.


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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 3 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:30 pm–8:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 625-2789
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Lure
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Boat Slips. Fist come, first serve
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, View, Wine

What 254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Food

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Service

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Ambiance

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Romantic

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Good for special occasions

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    American

  • Asheville

    Best Overall

  • Asheville

    Best Food

  • Asheville

    Best Service

  • Asheville

    Best Ambiance

  • Asheville

    Best Value

  • Asheville

    Romantic

  • Asheville

    Great for scenic views

  • Asheville

    Good for special occasions

  • Asheville

    American

254 Reviews
  1. DavidL

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had family come from out of town. Food and service was Excellent!!!

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  2. JohnE

    Mississippi

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    three people eating only the filet mignon was good. Blackened shrimp was very spicy and the pasta dish was mediocre. Wonderful atmosphere and pricy mediocre food

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  3. jgln

    Western NC

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was rich, delicious, and clearly from an experienced chef. Everything we ordered was prepared perfectly. Scallops, filet mignon, and salmon all came out with enhancing (starch)sides, sauces that were memorable, and served with finesse. So you know… I wish the wine list had more wines by the glass, and some less expensive bottles. Good ones exist, for sure. Vegetables/salads need to be ordered a La carte, as do rolls/bread for the table. Service was impeccable.

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  4. cgouldc

    Charleston

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Food service and ambiance excellent.

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  5. Nano

    Western NC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was the perfect evening. A delicious steak and the potatoes are AMAZING. Sydney at the bar is attentive and so pleasant. We will return.

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  6. Jerry

    Western NC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Appalachia is an hour & 15 minutes from our home! But we really enjoy it! It is a gorgeous drive through Chimney Rock & Lake Lure! On November 11, the fall leaves were still beautiful! The back deck is great for conversation with a picturesque view of the sunset, lake & mountains! Servers were great! Food is always excellent! My husband had the pork chops & I had shrimp! Ambiance is great for conversation & catching up! It has a warm, cozy feel on a chilly fall evening!

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  7. RobD

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time at Appalachia and it was great. Brought friends along this time and they also enjoyed the food. One recommendation would be for the bar to stock other tonics for a G&T.

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  8. crjspo23

    Western NC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding as always, such a gem for this rural area

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  9. SheilaS

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as always! Service is excellent! Food is always state of the art. Our favorite restaurant!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant and also the Lodge is exceptional! This is by far the best restaurant we have had in our area! The good thing about it is that you don’t have to be a guest at the lodge to eat at the restaurant. The view of the lake from inside is beautiful but when you step outside and stroll down to the many decks you will be in awe over the sweeping views, tranquil setting and overal captivating sights!! The chef who recently joined the team from the Biltmore has mastered his culinary skills…we are foodies and are thrilled to have him here in Lake Lure! We will frequent this location often!

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  11. GaryA

    Charleston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant and will be back again in the future.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful location. The food was incredible. Flavors were divine. Highly recommend.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice, good food, nice wine list, perfect setting

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  14. LeslieK

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dining experienced for great food, beautiful views, and comfortable relaxed atmosphere. Sidney, our bartender and server, was amazing.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous!! Culinary Delight! Presentation was beautiful and smoked old fashioned was perfectly prepared! Setting was warm & cozy.

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  16. AltonC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Venue and the service were very good but the music was not dining quality and was a bit loud. Food was good but very expensive so not good value. The lobster bisque was very disappointing being too spicy and overpowering for any lobster flavor or sherry taste. For the price I’ve never had a lobster bisque without at least bits of lobster meat!

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  17. EmilyR

    Coastal Georgia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful and picturesque location. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was fantastic! Definitely highly recommend! We came for an anniversary dinner and we were not disappointed!

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  18. KrisA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dining experience. Food and service was excellent. My wife got the pasta and I got the blackened shrimp. We would definitely return to this restaurant.

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  19. TimT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    A great find for fine dining on Lake Lure! Highly recommend.

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  20. TamraFV

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience2
    It’s too loud, the service was extremely slow but they were possibly short-handed. The food was good but we will not be returning….we get so much more value at other restaurants.

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  21. LS88

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jess was our server and she was great! The food was delicious and the ambiance was perfect. We were visiting the area and our family recommended this place to us. We loved it and we’ll definitely be back!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome girl’s night out! Great food , wine and service! Thanks Lisa for taking great care of us!

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  23. ShariM

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was great! We would definitely go back.

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  24. Mimiandpapa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great. Food was excellent. A beautiful view of rhe lake.

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  25. Chris

    Greater Boston

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful and delicious dining experience after a day of travel.

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  26. GeorgiaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Delicious food! We enjoyed our dinner. My only recommendation is larger parking lot.

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  27. Christopher

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Absolutely fantastic food. The mini wedge salad is the best I’ve ever had. The seasonal pork chop dish is amazing.

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  28. KathleenT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Upscale quality dining with excellent service and beautiful views of Lake lure

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  29. Matthew

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food seating and people are fantastic. Look forward to returning.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved Appalachia! We had a drink at the bar before and after dinner because Sophie was awesome! Our server’s dinner recommendations were spot on! We started with the seasonal heirloom tomatoes and Burrata and the seafood chowder. They both were amazing- but that chowder almost brought us to our knees it was so good. Entrees were wagu filet with duck fat fried fingerlings and lamb chops with cranberry chutney and seasonal side mix. They were also SUPERB! And we ended with a sweet potato cheesecake that was decadent and flavorful! We highly recommend all of the items we ordered. We will be going back two more times before we leave town- it is that good. Oh, and HOW COULD I FORGET THE VIEW? Seriously insane! ❤️❤️❤️

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy visiting Appalachia! The little gem wedge salad is absolutely my favorite! Our dirty martinis were great, as always! Can’t wait to visit again!

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  32. ERICH

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Serene atmosphere, perfect service, memorable cuisine. Will be going back. Nice array of entrees, each more scrumptious than the previous. This may be a hidden gem, but word should get out.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience was phenomenal. From the moment we walked in to the lodge like setting, our waitress was knowledgeable of the menu and helped us making the best choices. The food was both excellent in taste and presentation. We will most definitely be back. Thank you Jesse for making our experience memorable.

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  34. AnnS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My meal was fantastic and the serving was large. The appetizer was also delicious and drinks were great too. Above all was the ambiance and service. 10/10 and can’t wait to go back.

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  35. BobW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drinks, great meal and great views! Highly recommend going if your in the area!

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  36. RobM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! We visited from Charleston, which is a foodi city, and the food at Appalachia was best we have had in years.

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  37. mstoehr112

    Richmond

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner in Lake Lure I would highly recommend

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  38. PaulK

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Only thing better than the service was the view. Highly recommended

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  39. HansN

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Our dinner was very good. The views from the dining room are fantastic. My wife and I enjoyed a cocktail to start. My dad wanted a Pilsner type beer but they were out of regular beer. He got an amber ale, which he enjoyed. We shared bread and shrimp appetizers, which were good. We all had the soup of the day (saffron cauliflower). We liked the flavor but thought portion size was a bit small and the dish could also be hotter. My mom and dad both had the mushroom ravioli. They said it tasted well. When those two dishes came out, the difference in plated proportions was very obvious. Since my dad usually eats more than my mom, we just let it be. My wife had the shrimp, which she enjoyed. I like my pork-chop too. We finished our meal with a mousse trifle (forgot the name on the menu). We liked it. A few more appetizers too choose from and maybe some less expected / more surprising menu options would have made this a 5* rating. I find that most often when a restaurant has great views or location, it considers the food it serves an afterthought. Not here. We enjoyed a place that knows how to combine great views with well prepared dishes. Keep it up. We’ll be back.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Both the food and drinks were fabulous! Would absolutely recommend!

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FAQs

Appalachia at The Lodge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 625-2789.

Appalachia at The Lodge is rated 4.8 stars by 254 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Appalachia at The Lodge

361 Charlotte Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746-9833

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lake Lure
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:30 pm–8:15 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Boat Slips. Fist come, first serve
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, View, Wine
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