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    Good for groups

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    Pulled pork plate, potato salad, sweet potato fries, hush puppies
    Dave M.

    Tasty pulled pork, needed a tiny bit of bbq sauce, great sides, especially the sweet potato fries. They "don't have mac n cheese today" all 6 times out of 6 that I've been here, so don't get your hopes up on them having it. Good menu, good amount of seating inside, everyone was very friendly except for 1 employee. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu, because I just keep ordering the pulled pork every time because it's so good.

    BBQ Platter Pulled Pork, Smoked  Wings, Ribs, Smoked MacnCheese, Collard Greens  3 Meat plate
    Anita M.

    Walked in late, but was not left wanting..... waited on by one of the owners and had a peaceful, tasty meal that did not disappoint. Did not take a pic of the "Hog Rolls" app of Carolina Gold pulled pork, cabbage and cheese; deep fried in the traditional egg roll wrapper! Got to try. I was unsure at the description and after the first bite was sorry I had to share. This is a must for the Mitchell County area.

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    Natalie C.

    Greatest hole in the wall to stumble upon. Do these folks know BBQ? Multi-flavored pork rinds made in house each day. The Brisket was sliced, not shredded, and AMAZING. The BBQ pulled pork was somewhat dry and not as much flavor as I would have expected but a heaping portion. The other winner? The hushpuppies! Ignore the Texas toast and go for the puppies.

    Laura I.

    The people are very friendly. We had a nice conversation with one of the owners. We went in for breakfast and the food was yummy. My husband had the pancake and it was yummy and huge.

    Order at counter but then they'll bring to your table if you're dining in.  Decorating for holidays this weekend in November.
    Andy S.

    Loved this charming little local barbecue find on old NC 226 in Spruce Pine. Enjoyed so much that I visited twice while we were in town for Spruce Pine Christmas show. Both times enjoyed the barbecue with multiple sauce selections, but they've got an interesting menu on the board over counter that includes special sandwiches including fries bologna and other options (will look to try next time). Slaw is conventional Cole Slaw not barbecue slaw; fries and sides including (at the time) collared greens, sweet potato casserole (excellent), and baked beans all very tasty. We will definitely be back! Recommended.

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    Stopped in randomly and found that it was super yummy barbecue with super nice people! Definitely recommend stopping in!

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    Delicious food, amazing staff. There's a great variety here above and.beyond the typical bbq meats, and they have wonderful daily specials!

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    bbq is okay and the prices are outragous they should definintly lower the prices to get more people to eat there!!!!!

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    Americano Steak House

    Americano Steak House

    4.0(94 reviews)
    21.4 mi

    Another amazing dinner at Americano! This visit was for my sister's birthday during our girls trip…read moreto the cabin. I made reservations ahead of time. They now have a full bar which they didn't have when I wrote my last review. What a nice touch. The owner was nice enough to make my sisters a pitcher of sangria to enjoy. He mixed up some delicious expresso martinis for my friend and I. We ordered the firecracker shrimp and the Brussel sprouts. Both were fantastic!! I ordered the Sirloin with a caesar salad and potatoes. My friend ordered the overmountain chicken and she said it was fantastic. I honestly can't remember what my sisters ordered b/c we just chatted and laughed the whole dinner. I loved my steak and it was cooked perfectly. The caesar was also really good and I'm a caesar snob since my husband makes his own dressing...this matched up to his perfectly...so delicious!! Our server was extremely nice, prompt and really appeared happy to work here. The owner was as always the nicest and attentive person on the floor and he is just so kind. I love that everyone who works here really are top notch. From the second you walk in the door you feel like you've arrived at their family home for a wonderful meal. We all left very full and so happy. I can't wait to return.

    It's been about 3 weeks since we ate there, I had to settle down, I was so disappointed. We used…read moreto be regulars there when they first opened. They have gone down. I ordered the stuffed Florida Grouper, which says it is "stuffed with lump crab meat topped with corn leak cream sauce, sautéed organic spinach. It was white fish stuffed with bread seasoned with crab seasoning , but no crab and no corn leak cream sauce it tasted ok but I have had this before and this was not it. A gentle man came out of the kitchen, did not identify himself and apologized, and said he did not cook it. I should have gotten the prime rib that our friends got, they said it was good. We eat a lot of beef and Iike fish and wanted a break. I will never go back!

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    Americano Steak House - Great bourbon selection!

    Great bourbon selection!

    Americano Steak House - Onion Petals

    Onion Petals

    Americano Steak House - Exterior of Americano is not what you expect when you review the menu. The inside is nice but not extravagant.

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    Exterior of Americano is not what you expect when you review the menu. The inside is nice but not extravagant.

    Stonewalls - Complimentary bread

    Stonewalls

    4.3(798 reviews)
    21.8 mi
    $$$

    Fine dining in the mountains, and some of the best dishes and food at this elevation!…read more This place hits on all levels if you're in the mood for a great evening out. Elegant inside and out, friendly service and top notch food. We sat at the bar and our bartender took care of us all evening. Had one of the best old fashioned's in the area. He knows his stuff! The food was fine dining at its best. A garlic buttered escargot with puff pastry just melts in your mouth. Lobster bisque full of flavor and full of, well, lobster, and a ton of it. I have to say, the extra touch to the tasty French onion soup was a talking point all evening...it came with dedicated scissors so you could cut the cheese. What an amazing touch. And they sure did help lol. The center cut medium rare filet mignon paired with some frites was definitely the showstopper this evening. Thick, tender and juicy...one of the best steaks on all levels. Whenever we're in town and want an elegant evening out, this is the spot!

    Stonewalls Restaurant was one of the more pleasant surprises during my time in Banner Elk. It's a…read morebeautiful restaurant, and I had been looking forward to dining there for quite some time. From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive. The atmosphere, however, felt a little mixed. The restaurant seemed to have two distinct personalities. The newer side, where the bar is located, felt polished and cohesive, while the older dining room--where we were seated because it had more availability--felt like it hadn't quite received the same attention. The lighting on that side of the restaurant was particularly harsh, which made the dining room feel less intimate than it could have been. Since it's also the larger and busier dining space, I think small touches like candles on the tables or softer lighting would go a long way toward creating a warmer, more personal atmosphere. I also noticed an interesting contrast between the beautiful leather-bound menus and some of the furniture and wall décor, which felt more reminiscent of a hotel dining room than the upscale mountain restaurant the food suggested. Thankfully, the meal more than made up for those observations. I ordered the wild mushroom pasta with lobster, and it was the standout dish of the evening. The pasta was rich without feeling heavy, the mushrooms added wonderful depth, and the lobster was cooked beautifully. It's a dish I'd gladly order again. My boyfriend ordered a steak, which he thoroughly enjoyed. We also started with the escargot and the crab cakes. The escargot, while not quite on the level of some traditional French restaurants I've visited, was still very well prepared and enjoyable. The crab cakes were outstanding--full of crab, nicely seasoned, and easily one of the best appetizers of the meal. Our only complaint was that there was only one crab cake on the plate; we both found ourselves wishing there had been another. Overall, Stonewalls Restaurant delivered an excellent meal with genuinely welcoming service. While I'd love to see the older dining room updated to better match the quality of the cuisine, the food alone makes it well worth a visit if you're in Banner Elk.

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    Stonewalls - Bar area (August 2026)

    Bar area (August 2026)

    Stonewalls - Halibut special with grilled asparagus, and the mushroom pasta dish with shrimp added.

    Halibut special with grilled asparagus, and the mushroom pasta dish with shrimp added.

    Stonewalls - Nice outdoor waiting area

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    Nice outdoor waiting area

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