Executive Chef Jason Starnes inspired menu. Locally sourced farm to table experience keeping in mind seasonal options when at all possible. Served in the heart of the "Embers Hotel" fireside. Outdoor Terrace dining available seasonally.
Rooted in the Blue Ridge Mountains and carried by the community, the merging of Hellbender & Bistro Roca brings together two beloved Blowing Rock institutions under one roof and one shared spirit. Expect thoughtfully crafted food, local ingredients and a menu that feels both familiar and renewed-comforting Appalachian flavors with a modern hand. The bar pours with the same intention: well-made craft cocktails, approachable wines,and a place to linger a little longer. Reservations are exclusively for indoor dining only, while outdoor patio and bar seating are reserved for walk-in guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Well-mannered furry companions are welcome on the outdoor patio but not permitted indoors. Located in downtown Blowing Rock, Bistro Roca at Hellbender Bed & Beverage adds a fun twist on a classic idea, making it an ideal place for all to gather. Come for the food, stay for the community.
Casa Rustica is Boone"s authentic Italian restaurant since 1981. We offer a wide selection of entrees including fresh pastas, chicken, veal, seafood and steaks. Our nightly specials complement our menu and our homemade desserts are not to be missed. Visit the La Bouca Lounge where the menu offers original sandwiches and flat-bread pizzas. Casa Rustica provides a cozy atmosphere in a log cabin setting. Come for romantic fireside dining or bring the whole family and enjoy our friendly and prompt service.
Awarded both a Michelin Green Star and Bib Gourmand, Luminosa brings a hyperlocal lens to Italian cuisine; where Appalachian ingredients meet Italian technique. Located inside The Flat Iron Hotel in downtown Asheville, the restaurant celebrates the region's farmers, foragers, and makers through an ever-evolving, seasonally driven menu. The wood-burning oven serves as Luminosa's heart, infusing handmade pastas, rustic pizzas, and locally sourced vegetables with a touch of fire.
Praised by Travel + Leisure for delivering "bold flavors, strong ties to the local community, and a menu that lives up to its Appalachian claims," Luminosa is both a culinary destination and a reflection of Asheville's creative spirit. The warm, wood-forward space evokes a modern tavern, complemented by a beverage program that highlights local brewery collaborations, craft cocktails, and a thoughtful wine list grounded in place.
Daingerfield’s at Westglow is one of the Blue Ridge Mountains’ premier dining destinations, offering refined Appalachian-inspired cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and an atmosphere of timeless elegance.Our Main Dining Room offers the estate’s signature panoramic views of Grandfather, Sugar, and Beech Mountains, while the adjacent Sunroom provides a more intimate setting near Elliott’s Piano Bar & Lounge, where live piano music enhances dinner Friday through Sunday.If you are unable to find a time online that meets your preference, please contact us directly for additional availability at 828.295.1635
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.
Wildwood Still, a rooftop culinary and cocktail experience in the heart of downtown Asheville atop the Moxy Asheville hotel. With whiskey-forward cocktails, a mouthwatering Asian-fusion menu, and panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Wildwood Still is guaranteed to delight Asheville locals and visitors alike. Led by Executive Chef Austin Tisdale, the menu features seasonal dishes char siu pork ribs, wagyu smash burgers, pork potstickers, bao buns, pork tonkatsu, and more.
