Food & Drink

From casual bites to waterfront dining, great meals are just minutes away. Whether you’re craving pizza, fresh seafood, or a drink by the lake, these local spots have you covered.

Within ~5 Miles of Seven Devils / In the Immediate Vicinity

• Grandview Restaurant Located on Highway 105 just “across from the entrance to Seven Devils.” Serves breakfast and lunch (7 am–2 pm), Southern classics. Grandview Restaurant+1

• Mountain Grounds Coffee & Tea A local café for coffee, light fare. (Yelp lists it in the Seven Devils / area options) Yelp

• Stonewalls (Banner Elk area, but close) Steakhouse / fine dining in Banner Elk (~within 10–15 miles). Pitmaster Club+4Yelp+4Tripadvisor+4

• Bella’s Neighborhood Italian (Banner Elk) Popular Italian / pizza spot in Banner Elk village. Blue Ridge Mountain Life+2Yellow Pages+2

• Banner Elk Café Good local classic American fare in Banner Elk. Tripadvisor+2bannerelk.com+2

• Artisanal Restaurant (Banner Elk) High-end, farm-to-table seasonal fine dining (open seasonally May–Oct). Artisanal Restaurant+1

• Bayou Banner Elk Laid-back southern / Cajun pub in Banner Elk. bayoubannerelk.com

• Over Yonder Listed on Yelp among top near Seven Devils. Yelp

• Puerto Nuevo Fresh Mex & Seafood Mexican / seafood near Seven Devils per Yelp listings. Yelp

• Holloway Corner Kitchen Another local near-by mention from Yelp. Yelp

In Blowing Rock & Boone (for destination dining)

Blowing Rock (best picks):

• The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop  Farm-to-table Appalachian fare — trout, local meats, and seasonal produce — served alongside craft beer and NC wines. Friendly, modern mountain vibe right on Main Street. 922 Main St, Blowing Rock thespeckledtrout.com >

• Six Pence Pub British-style pub known for its cozy atmosphere, shepherd’s pie, fish & chips, and great beer selection. Popular with both locals and visitors. 1121 Main St, Blowing Rock sixpencepub.com >

• Storie Street Grille (SSG)  Refined yet cozy spot for creative American dishes made with local ingredients. Excellent for lunch or a relaxed dinner. 1167 Main St, Blowing Rock Storie Street Grille >

• Twigs Restaurant & Bar  A longtime local favorite for upscale dining and cocktails in a woodsy, lodge-like setting. Great for date nights or celebrations. 7956 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock twigsbar.com >

• Bistro Roca  Chic, off-Main bistro serving upscale comfort food — wood-fired pizzas, roasted chicken, and inspired cocktails.143 Evergreen Dr, Blowing Rock. bistroroca.com >

• Town Tavern Blowing Rock  Casual, lively atmosphere with pub fare, burgers, TVs, and a large covered patio. A go-to spot for groups.1182 Main St, Blowing Rock towntavernbr.com >

• Mellow Mushroom Laid-back pizzeria with creative toppings, craft beers, and a funky art-filled interior — great for families or groups after a day outdoors. 946 Main St, Blowing Rockmellowmushroom.com/location/blowing-rock >

• Bald Guy Brew Coffee Roasters Locally roasted coffee and espresso bar serving fresh pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Perfect morning stop before exploring Main Street. 1116 Main St, Blowing Rock baldguybrew.com >

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Boone / Watauga dining (for variety & local flavor):

While not all within 20 mi, Boone offers more eclectic, student-oriented and regional cuisine. A few notable suggestions from recent writeups:

• Melanie’s Food Fantasy (for breakfast/brunch) melaniesfoodfantasy.com >

• Espresso News, Local Lion donuts, Wildwood Community Market for casual bites & coffee in Boone Eater Carolinas

• The Cardinal in Boone for elevated pub fare & cocktails. thecardinalboone.com >