Food & Drink

  • Appalachia Restaurant upscale casual dining with a view.  They have a seasonal menu, a great selection of wine and beer, and craft cocktails.
  • Burntshirt Vineyard Tasting Room & Bistro enjoy a phenomenal view of Chimney Rock while finding the perfect glass of wine.`
  • Chimney Rock Brewery is hands down our favorite place to have a beer. Sit on the decks overlooking the Rocky Broad River or on a hot day sip it in the river.
  • Chimney Rock Smokehouse is just across the street from the Chimney Rock State Park entrance and is great for that local BBQ flavor.  Live music every Friday 6-9pm.  The bar stays open late.
  • Coffee On The Rocks speaks for itself!  Also serving teas, smoothies, pastries, and snacks.
  • Greyhawk Bar and Gardens offers a unique experience. They have drinks, food, live music, and a fire pit. A variety of foods, cocktails, and a wonderful wine list that pairs perfectly with their charcuterie boards.
  • The Highlands Kitchen + Bar is a casual, but more upscale dining experience with a riverside deck.  The cocktail menu is also a must. Reservations encouraged.  They also are one of the few places to offer breakfast.
  • Lured Market & Grill is a great place to hang out to enjoy great food and music.  The market inside is filled with local crafts and snacks.  Check their Facebook page as they host many activities such as trivia and live music.
  • Mountain Brook Vineyards has incredible wine in an atmosphere to fully enjoy as you look out over the vineyard or sit around the massive fire pit.  They have live music most days.  It’s a beautiful drive from Lake Lure.
  • Riverwatch Grill Best burgers in town!  They have a back deck with a river view and live music every Thursday and Friday 5-8pm.
  • Stagecoach Pizza Kitchen offers artisan personal pizzas paired with great beers and a full bar. Experience live music every Thursday, featuring primarily jazz and dueling pianos.