Dining & Drinks
From craft breweries to mountain diners, Spruce Pine's food scene punches well above its weight.
Stock Up Before You Arrive
Super Sprucy has a full kitchen, flat-top grill, and everything you need to cook. Grab groceries at Walmart or Food Lion in Spruce Pine (10 min), or Ingles in Burnsville (20 min). The Spruce Pine Farmers Market runs Saturdays, May through October.
Spruce Pine
10 minKnife & Fork
American, Farm-to-Table
The best sit-down restaurant in Spruce Pine. Seasonal menu with locally sourced ingredients, craft cocktails, and a warm atmosphere. Dinner only — reservations recommended on weekends.
Dinner
Millers Landing Seafood
Seafood
Surprisingly great seafood in the mountains. Fresh fish, shrimp baskets, and hush puppies. Casual family-friendly spot.
Lunch, Dinner
El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
Mexican
Generous portions of authentic Mexican food at great prices. Chips and salsa are addictive. Great margaritas.
Lunch, Dinner
Western Sizzlin
American, Buffet
Classic buffet-style dining. Great for feeding a crowd without breaking the bank. Steak, chicken, and all-you-can-eat sides.
Lunch, Dinner
Pine Street Bakery
Bakery, Cafe
Beloved local bakery with fresh bread, pastries, and sandwiches. Perfect for a quick breakfast or picking up baked goods for the cabin.
Breakfast, Lunch
Donut Dinette
Donuts, Diner
Old-school donut shop serving classic glazed, filled, and cake donuts alongside diner-style breakfast. Cash only. Get there early.
Breakfast
Burnsville
20 minClean Eating Kitchen
Healthy, American
Fresh, healthy meals made from scratch. Salads, bowls, and smoothies. A nice change of pace from mountain comfort food.
Lunch
Garden Deli Cafe
Deli, Sandwiches
Creative deli sandwiches and soups in a charming setting on the town square. Great for a quick lunch stop.
Lunch
Piggy's BBQ
BBQ, Southern
Honest mountain BBQ with all the fixings. Pulled pork, ribs, and smoked brisket. Don't skip the mac and cheese.
Lunch, Dinner
Worth the Drive
30–45 minFamous Louise's Rockhouse Restaurant
Southern, Country Cooking
A true Appalachian experience in Linville Falls. Country cooking in a historic building. The fried trout and country ham are legendary. Cash preferred.
Lunch, Dinner
Tartan Restaurant at Little Switzerland
American, Fine Dining
Elegant dining with spectacular mountain views at the Switzerland Inn. Worth the drive for special occasions. Seasonal hours.
Dinner
The Gamekeeper
Game, Fine Dining
Unique fine dining featuring wild game — elk, bison, duck, wild boar. 45 minutes toward Blowing Rock but an unforgettable experience.
Dinner
Blue Ridge Craft Beer Trail
The mountains around Spruce Pine have become a craft beer destination. Hit the trail and sample some of the best brews in western NC.
Bierdock Brewing
Spruce Pine · 10 min
German-inspired craft beer in downtown Spruce Pine. Great outdoor seating, rotating taps, and a welcoming vibe. Dog-friendly patio.
Spruce Pint
Spruce Pine · 10 min
Taproom and bottle shop with a curated selection of NC craft beers. Chill atmosphere, often with live music on weekends.
Homeplace Beer Company
Burnsville · 20 min
Farm brewery crafting ales from locally grown ingredients. Beautiful setting on a working farm. Family and dog friendly.
Mica Town Brewing
Spruce Pine · 10 min
Named after the local mining heritage. Small-batch brews in a cozy setting. Try their seasonal IPAs and stouts.
Fonta Flora Brewery
Morganton · 45 min
World-class Appalachian farmhouse ales. Worth the drive for beer lovers — they've won awards at national and international competitions. Foraged and farm-sourced ingredients.
Morning Coffee
Pine Street Bakery
Spruce Pine
Fresh-baked pastries and coffee. The local morning hangout.
Moonbeam Coffee
Spruce Pine
Specialty coffee with a mountain vibe. Espresso drinks and pour-overs.
The Coffee Corner
Burnsville
Cozy coffee shop on the town square with homemade baked goods.
Hungry for Mountain Air?
Book Super Sprucy and explore the best dining the Blue Ridge has to offer. Full kitchen for cooking in, or venture out to discover local favorites.