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Dining From country cookin’, real Southern
BBQ, upscale cuisine and family
restaurants to coffee shops, ice cream
parlors and fudge shops, Chimney Rock
Village and Lake Lure area restaurants
can satisfy all types of cravings! We highly recommend our
restaurant, the Old Rock Café, where
you can grab a table on the deck
overlooking the Rocky Broad River.
The Café serves up burgers, salads,
sandwiches, fresh-baked desserts,
beer & wine. It’s located next to the
Park entrance overlooking the Rocky
Broad River.
Once you’re in the Park, pick up a sandwich, snack, drink, or an ice cream cone in the Sky Lounge near the “Rock.” Categories
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Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park's Enjoy the incredible views overlooking Lake Lure and Hickory Nut Gorge. Sandwiches, soups, salads, ice cream, pizza, hot pretzels, snacks and more. Remember, Annual Passholders get 15% off food and retail in the Park! Read more.
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Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park's
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Coffee on the Rocks and Old Time Photo Fresh ground beans 7days/week for your perfect espresso. Try our iced frappuccinos and smoothies to quench your thirst. Have family fun getting an "Old Time Photo" that will be a nice memory of your time in Chimney Rock.
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Gaestehaus Salzburg Enjoy Olde World recipes, homemade Austrian pastries, German wine and beer, served in an authentic German dining room.
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Hickory Nut Gorge Places to Eat
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La Strada at Lake Lure The management and staff invite you to visit La Strada at Lake Lure for an unforgettable dining experience! Relax and dine in the friendly neighborhood atmosphere and enjoy breath-taking panoramic views of Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Park, and Hickory Nut Gorge. Beautiful vistas abound from the elevated 88 seat covered patio and the 146 seat dining room. Get 15% off your meal purchase (excluding beverages) when you show your Chimney Rock Annual Pass. May not be combined with any other offers.
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Lake Lure Smokehouse REAL pit cooked (at our restaurant) Hickory Smoked Pork BBQ, Smoked Chicken & Baby Back Ribs. Homemade Eastern Vinegar Based & Western Tomato Based BBQ Sauces. We hand patty our never frozen 1/3 of a pound Smokehouse Burger and cook it to order. Five different fresh Large Salads and a Chicken Salad Melt to die for. We open at 7am every day for a fresh cooked to order Mountain Breakfast. Serving daily & weekend specials. Beers on Tap – Yeungling, Blue Moon & Coors Light. Wine by the Glass – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Grigio. See our web site for our full menu & specials. Summer Hours (April through October) Monday – Thursday 7am–2pm; Friday & Saturday 7am–8pm; Sunday 7am–4pm Winter Hours (November through March) Sunday – Friday 7am–2pm; Saturday 7am-7:30pm
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Lakeside Pizza Pasta, subs and takeout, too. 1/4 mile east of the Beach @ Lake Lure. During winter, closed Mondays. Winter hours are 11:30am - 9:00pm.
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Larkin's on the Lake / Bayfront Bar and Grill Two unique restaurants on the water. Great view! You can arrive by car or boat. Bar & Grill open 11:00am - 8:00pm. Dinner Menu from 5:00pm - 8:00pm.
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Laura's House "Eat 'Til We Roll Ya Out!" Southern family-style restaurant with fantastic views. All-you-can-eat or order from the menu. Closed Thursdays. Seasonal hours but typically from 11:00am - 5:00pm
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Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure Dining Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure offers a variety of dining options for Park visitors. Resort restaurants are open daily in season and are located about 20 minutes from the Park entrance. Lakeview Restaurant & Hearthside Lounge offers upscale casual dining overlooking Lake Lure. Lakeview has a freshly prepared menu with seasonal appetizers and entrèe specials. Lakeview features the all-you-can-eat Prime Rib buffet for $19.95 every Wednesday and live entertainment on Thursday and Friday. Outdoor patio seating is available, non- smoking only. Reservations are suggested, please call (828) 694-3045. Lake Lure Dinner Cruise: A dining experience unlike any other in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Lake Lure Dinner Cruise at Rumbling Bald Resort is a guest favorite experience year after year. Your dinner is served during a leisurely two hour evening cruise on Lake Lure in a luxury pontoon boat. Your meal includes a salad and one of three delicious entrées followed by a wonderful dessert. The Lake Lure Dinner Cruise departs Tuesday thru Saturday from April to October. Advance reservations are required, please cal (828) 694-3015 for reservations and information. Legends Pizza, Grill & Pub is conveniently located at Bald Mountain Golf Course. The menu features freshly prepared pizzas, deli sandwiches, salads, burgers and hot dogs and a full bar. Legends is open daily with karaoke on Saturday nights. Please call (828) 694-3032 for information. Azaleas Restaurant and Bar is located at the Apple Valley Golf Course and offers casual dining for golfers and visitors. Azaleas is open daily for breakfast and lunch. Please call (828) 625-9882 for information. To view menus, please click on the link below.
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The Restaurant at 1906 Pine Crest Inn Our restaurant serves new American cuisine featuring fresh, regional ingredients. Our chefs craft daily menus to reflect seasonal offerings and market availability. The restaurant carries the coveted AAA Four-Diamond Award, as does the Inn. We have also received Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for eight consecutive years and offer weekly wine tastings on Thursdays and monthly Winemaker’s Dinners. Distinctive gourmet dinners are served Wednesday through Saturday, plus breakfast daily and an exquisite Sunday brunch from 11:00-2:00. Other days and hours are available for groups with advance notice. We request reservations for each meal to assure we are able to provide only the highest quality service and utmost attention for your dining experience.
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Tiki Bar and Grill
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You know those great little places you
find on the best road trips? The Old
Rock Café is one of them, offering
souvenirs, food and fun. Dine on the
deck overlooking the Rocky Broad River
or in air-conditioned comfort. The best
part is that Annual Passholders get 15%
off food and beverages (excluding
alcohol)! Join us for live music on July
and October 2013 weekend nights after a
day of hiking in the Park. Beats,
Burgers and Brews will be rockin' on
these Friday and Saturday evenings from
6-8pm. 