You’ll find some of the best restaurants in Chimney Rock and Lake Lure areas of North Carolina listed below. We’ve only included those that consistently receive high rankings and reviews. Please call or check the restaurant web sites for business hours and reservations.

CHIMNEY ROCK & LAKE LURE RESTAURANTS

Duncan’s Bar-B-Que
461 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC 28720; Phone: 828-625-1579
Not a real fancy place, but great BBQ and a nice view of the river.

The Esmeralda Inn Restaurant
910 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC 28720; Phone: 828-625-2999
Fine dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner in season. Off season, The Esmeralda Inn Restaurant offers a Continental breakfast to its Inn guests.

Genny’s Restuarant
451 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC 28720; Phone: 828-625-2171
Family-style restaurant with tables on a deck overlooking the river.

Lake Lure Inn Veranda Restaurant
2771 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC 28746; Phone: 828-625-2525

Veranda Restuarant exemplifies southern traditions of service, presentation, and fine dining. Local favourites and chef designed entrées are served indoors or on the veranda overlooking beautiful Lake Lure.

Lake Lure Inn Moose and Goose Lounge
2771 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC 28746; Phone: 828-625-2525
The Moose and Goose Lounge offers many specialty drinks, martinis, domestic and imported beers as well as an extensive wine list.

Lake Lure Inn Sunset Dinner Cruise
2771 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC 28746; Phone: 828-625-1373
The boat departs the Marina at 5:30pm for a 7pm seating at Larkin’s restaurant, and returns to the Marina at approximately 9pm. This cruise is adults only. Reservations are required no later than 3pm the day of the cruise.

Lakeview Restaurant at Rumbling Bald Resort
112 Mountains Blvd., Lake Lure, NC 28746; Phone: 828-694-3045
Fine dining and stunning views of Lake Lure and the surrounding mountains. Menu includes seafood and grilled favourites.

Larkin’s on the Lake
1020 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC 28746; Phone: 828-625-4075
Enjoy fresh mountain air, good cuisine and an exquisite view at Lake Lure’s only waterfront restaurant.

La Strada at Lake Lure
2693 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC 28746; Phone: 828-625-1118
A family-friendly bar and grill overlooking Lake Lure serving Italian and American cuisine.

Legends Pub & Pizzeria at Rumbling Bald Resort
112 Mountains Blvd., Lake Lure, NC 28746; Phone: 828-694-3032
A family-oriented counter service restaurant and bar at the Bald Mountain Golf Course, serving pizza, wings, burgers, and a variety of salads and sandwiches.

Luna Del Sol Restaurant & Bedrock Lounge
309 Winesap Blvd., Lake Lure, NC28746; Phone: 828-625-9882
Located at Rumbling Bald resort.

Medina’s Village Bistro
430 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC 28720; Phone: 828-989-4529
A cozy little bistro in the heart of Chimney Rock Village, specializing in casual gourmet cuisine. Catering is available.

Old Riverside Pavilion 
3105 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC 28746; Phone: 828-625-2200 ‎
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Old Rock Café
Highway 64/74A, Chimney Rock, NC 28720; Phone: 828-625-2329
Serving sandwiches, salads and desserts; indoors or on the scenic riverside deck; or take out a hiker’s lunch on the trails.
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Point of View Restaurant
454 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC  28746; Phone: 828-625-4380
Fine dining. Serving made-from-scratch dinners overlooking Lake Lure.

Riverwatch Deli & Grill
379 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC 28720; Phone: 828-625-1030
Part of the Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine, where customers mine for gems. The deli serves grilled burgers, chicken and pork sandwiches. Children’s menu is available.

Sky Lounge Gifts & Deli
431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC 28720; Phone: 828-625-4764
Renovated winter, 2012. Convenient grab and go food options, such as hiker’s lunches, light fare and vegetarian items. Grilled options available during summer holidays. Located at the Chimney level, accessible by the elevator or the Outcroppings trail.