Don't limit your eating escapades to food joints located in Vilas, as there are lots of wonderful Banner Elk restaurants located nearby. Most of these eateries have been in the business for a long time so you can expect that the people running them have vast experience in both creating decadent menu items as well as providing topnotch service. With so many restaurants to choose from, it would take you quite a while before you can pick where you would like to eat. It would help if you plan your dining prior to arriving in this part of North Carolina for your vacation.
Erick's Cheese and Wine Shop
1873 Tynecastle Hwy
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 898-9424
www.erickscheeseandwine.com
Great cheese and wine is synonymous with one of the most popular Banner Elk restaurants, Erick's Cheese and Wine Shop. Since it was founded, it has been able to maintain its topnotch quality with first rate wines that come from Italy, Spain and other parts of the world. Pair these exquisite wines with equally impressive cheese and chocolate items and you'll have an outstanding experience you won't forget anytime soon. Be sure to visit this place while staying at your Vilas Bed and Breakfast.
Bayou Smokehouse and Grill
130 Main Street East
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 898-8952
www.bayousmokehouse.com
Amazing Texas and Louisiana food can be found in the Bayou Smokehouse and Grill. Some of its bestsellers include beef barbecue, spicy shrimp gumbo, hand-cut ribeyes, red beans and rice with smoked sausage, chicken and sausage jambalaya, and of course, Mama 'Nita's homemade bread pudding with whiskey sauce. The portions are huge, so make sure you leave room for the exciting drinks like draft beers and wines.
Small Town Blues Cafe
745 Highway 184
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 898-8988
If you're looking for a place where you can catch a quick bite after stepping out of your Vilas inn, a good choice would be the Small Town Blues Cafe. Despite the name, there is nothing small about this restaurant. This unique cafe offers large gourmet pizzas, steaks, baby back ribs and heavy seafood meals. It also has a bar that provides live music and choices on beer, cocktails and wine.
Black Diamond Bistro and Grill
502 Main Street West
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 898-7555
Most Banner Elk restaurants serve a particular cuisine. But if you want a mix of different flavors, go to Black Diamond Bistro and Grill, where you will find Middle Eastern, New American and Continental fare all under one roof. Because dishes in this restaurant are cooked in a hardwood fire, you can expect each meal to be bursting with incredible flavors that only this cooking method can create.