5 Blue Ridge Restaurants You Don't Want To Miss

It's no secret that Blue Ridge is home to plenty of great places to dine. The wide variety of local spots has something for every taste, but there are a handful of spots that absolutely cannot be missed. The next time you're in Blue Ridge, make sure to check the following spots off your list!

1. Harvest on Main

A beloved Blue Ridge restaurant, Harvest on Main serves the best quality ingredients provided by local farmers and suppliers. Headed by a nationally recognized chef, they describe their menu as "globally influenced with a southern twang." Patrons can sit on the porch and enjoy barbecued meats, crab, cheese, or a selection of other items, including some gluten-free options. 

2. L&L Beanery

Built in Blue Ridge's historic bank building, L & L Beanery is a warm and welcoming full-service breakfast and lunch bistro. With their massive stone fireplace and hearth, high pressed tin ceilings and an eclectic mix of antique seating, L&L Beanery exudes an "olde tyme" charm. Combine that with their gourmet coffee and amazing in-house bakery, and it's no wonder it is a Blue Ridge must-do. 

3. Chester Brunnemeyer's

Great food, great drinks, and a fun, energetic atmosphere make up this highly-recommended Blue Ridge spot. Lovingly known as Chester’s, this rustic American bar and grill is located on the corner of East Main and Depot Street in beautiful, historic downtown. The bar and grill has a modern rustic feel and features high-quality food, an impressive wine list, signature cocktails, and regionally crafted beer. Both food and drink menus have many offerings from the southeastern region, as well as other departures from the ordinary and a rotation of seasonally inspired selections. 

4. Angelina’s Italian Gourmet Market & Delicatessen

Angelina's offers imported gourmet food and deli favorites including deli sandwiches, deli salads, carry out & dine-in, desserts, fine Italian wines and prepared take home meals (like lasagna & chicken tettrazini). All the sandwiches and salads in this North Georgia market & delicatessen are made fresh daily. They also offer Boar’s Head deli meats and cheeses, which are available by the pound, so stop by and pick up delectable picnic provisions for your North Georgia mountain adventure. It's our favorite sandwich shop in town! 

5. Blue Ridge Brewery

Enjoy fine dining, craft beers, and live music at the Blue Ridge Brewery. A brewpub and beer bar, the Blue Ridge Brewery also offers a full lunch and dinner menu Wednesday through Saturday, as well as a Sunday brunch menu that changes every week.  Located in downtown Blue Ridge, this neighborhood pub even allows pet owners to bring their dogs along for the experience.