Restaurants

The restaurants near our luxurious mountain cabins are extensive and ever changing but we’ve managed to eat at nearly all of them! If a restaurant is not listed here, it probably just didn’t make the cut as one of our favorites, but that doesn’t mean that you wouldn’t necessarily like it.  There’s just too many so we narrowed the list down to our preferred restaurants and also noted our favorites.   


Traveling isn’t just about sightseeing; it engages all your senses. Satisfy both your eyes and your palate during your next vacation and enjoy all the local flavors of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Fine Dining - Casual Dining - Lakeview Dining - Cheap Eats - Food Trucks… there’s an experience to suit everyone’s needs.  Take a look at some of our favorites below and start planning your Escape today!

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The Blind Mule

Open Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Rotating menu of farm-fresh meals, local favorites & weekly specials made with locally sourced ingredients. Upscale Venue. Bar. Gaston Street, just off Main Street downtown Brevard. 

Tapas

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The Square Root

Voted 1st Place Restaurant 11 years in a row for Brevard! In the alley between Gaston and Main Street.

Fine Dining 

Fine Dining

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Library Kitchen and Bar

Located in Sapphire Valley and rooted in Western North Carolina history.  Open seasonally.  18 miles from Meraki Escape.

Artisan and Small Plates

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Sora Japanese Restaurant

Authentic Japanese food with a large variety of vegetarian and Thai meals. Pisgah Forest in the same plaza as Walmart.

Japanese & Sushi

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Love, Eat, Thai Kitchen

Pad Thai lovers will not be  disappointed. On Main Street in downtown Brevard.

Thai

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Yes all that wrapped up in 1 bar menu!  Riverside Bar offers a limited selection of a few favorite Indian dishes that are SPICY (they'll tell you they aren't but take our warning, if you're pallet is on the mild side these dishes are not for you.) They also serve fish & chips and some American bar favorites. 

Indian - British - American

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The Bohemian Restaurant

Great food, delicious curated drinks, lovely ambiance.  Downtown Brevard

Mediterranean

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Wine Down on Main

Charcutier & Cheese boards, paninis and more. Plus, there’s live music on the weekends and 1/2 price wine on Wednesdays. On Main Street in Downtown Brevard.

Meraki Favorite

European

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Dugan’s Pub

The Dublin Bay Fish & Chips is huge and they make a mean shepherd’s pie! Downtown Brevard.

Meraki Favorite

Irish Pub

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Grand Ole Station

This historic gem sits across the street from Lake Toxaway. Views, Music, Fine Food.

Fine Dining, Lake Views, Meraki Favorite

Lakeview Dining

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Smoke On

Drive through BBQ. The portions are huge. Just before Downtown Brevard coming from Meraki Escape.

Cheap Eats

BBQ

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The Falls Landing Restaurant

A staple of the community since 1993. Delicious food, great drink selection and friendly service have been their top priorities from the very beginning and continue to be so today. They are “where the locals gather”. Downtown Brevard on Main Street.


The Salty Landing

The best seafood around and some huge burgers. In Etowah, 23 miles from Meraki Escape - a bit of a drive, but if you’ve got the craving this is the place to go.

Meraki Favorite

Seafood

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Vescovo’s

Worth the wait.  Reservations recommended. Located in the Brevard's backyard, next to 185 King Street.

Fine Dining, Meraki Favorite


OIsteria Del Monte

The only restaurant around that serves Penne alla Vodka! Located in Sapphire.

Fine Dining

Italian, Fine Dining

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Big Mike’s

Great pizza and atmosphere. Downtown Brevard.

Meraki Favorite


Villa Amato

Great pizza & Italian food. Lake Toxaway, 9.2 miles from Meraki Escape.


HomeSlyce on King

Their motto is "Slyce is nice... a Pie is better".  You'll have leftovers!


Brevard Pizza Works

Take Out Only. Located in the DFR Lounge in downtown Brevard. From main street find Papa L.E.W. then go down to the basement on the left. Pick up may be there or at Cup & Saucer. Ask when ordering

Italian & Pizza, Casual

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Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant

Sit on the patio for a view of Toxaway Falls! Some of the best Mexican we've had in a while - and it's open 7 days a week! Located 8.9 miles from Meraki Escape. They don't have a webpage but can be found on google.

Casual Dining, Meraki Favorite


Acapulco Mexican Restaurant

Excellent, fast, and they have a delicious, packed veggie quesadilla for vegetarians. We order a carry out at least once a week! 4.8 miles from Meraki Escape in Rosman.

Casual Dining, Meraki Favorite


Quixote Fine Cuisine

Hot Stone Bowls and drink specials! Downtown Brevard.

Fine Dining


Cancun Mexican Store

They have a little restaurant attached to the store that is fantastic and fast. Limited daily menu. 521 N Broad St. Downtown Brevard, across from Ingles Gas Station.

Mexican

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The Jordan Street Cafe

Sit on the back patio for mountain views! Downtown Brevard


Papa L.E.W.

Wings & Burgers. Their cauliflower wings will hit the spot for vegetarians! Located down below off of Main Street, in the same building as the DFR room, it’s easy to miss. Downtown Brevard


Mica’s Restaurant & Pub

Voted Sapphire Valley’s best restaurant the past 20 years.


The Ugly Dog Pub

Cozy, classic tavern. Located in Cashiers.

Casual Dining

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Rocky's Soda Shop and Grille

UPDATE - Rocky's has closed while it is transitioning to new ownership.  It may be some time before they open again but we are hoping that it's sooner than later as it's an icon in downtown Brevard.  There's an old school soda fountain to get delicious flavored cokes and coke floats and a good old-fashioned root beer. Classic Americana fare like burgers and hot dogs. Don't forget to save room for an Ice Cream and then a stroll around the Corner Market to walk it off! Downtown Brevard.

Old Fashioned Soda Shop

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Headwaters Outfitters Food Trucks

We love Mama Bear’s food truck! Grab a beer/cider/wine from Forks on the River Taproom while you’re there. 7 minutes from Meraki Escape.

Pet Friendly, Meraki Favorite

Food Trucks

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Smokey Sunrise

Located in the heart of downtown Brevard on Main Street, this restaurant is the destination for brunch and lunch. With hand crafted coffees and expertly curated meals, they will set the bar so high you’ll never settle for anything less.  We love the French Dip. 


Morning Social

A local favorite! Their skillets and bowls are amazing. Unless you go early or later be prepared for a wait. Located in the Brevard Lumberyard Arts District. 

Meraki Favorite


Country Skillet

A classic small town diner style restaurant. You can't beat their traditionally breakfast menu. Located in Rosman, 5.7 miles from Meraki Escape. 

Cheap Eats


Sunrise Cafe

Nice little laid back place for breakfast or cheap lunch. Vegetarian Friendly. Across from Brevard College. Downtown Brevard. 

Local Favorite

Breakfast & Brunch

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Corkey’s Dawg House

Open until 10pm on the weekends. Some great hot dogs, even a plant based one that vegetarians will love. Located at the edge of Brevard near Pisgah.


Cardinal Drive In

Vintage Drive In Restaurant. Hot dogs, burgers, dinner platters, onion rings, milk shakes. Cash only. Open until 11pm on the weekends.

Late Night

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Quotations Cafe

Coffee, Tea and food for thought. Free Wifi. On Main Street in Downtown Brevard.


Cup & Saucer

Specialty coffee and house made baked goods daily. They even have Golden Milk tea. While you're there check out their back room, the Mercantile, located down the alleyway. On Main Street in downtown Brevard.

Meraki Favorite


Mountain Café

Great coffee and to die for gluten free muffins!  Located in Lake Toxaway.

Meraki Favorite


The Velvet Cup Coffee Truck

Stationed just outside The Hub & Pisgah Tavern which is on the entrance road to Pisgah Forest off of 64.


Buck’s Coffee Café of Cashiers

Coffee, sandwiches and wine! Cool vibes. Located in Cashiers

Cafe and Coffee Shop

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Blue Ridge Bakery

Cakes, pies, cookies, pastries, and lunches are made fresh daily. On Main Street in Downtown Brevard.


Bracken Mountain Bakery

#7 best bakeries in the south in Southern Living Magazine. Downtown Brevard.


Pisgah Bakehouse

Serving serving coffee and bake goods.  They offer an impressive amount of delicious gluten free options. Pisgah Forest

Bakery

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The Cardinal Drive In

MILKSHAKES!!! Downtown Brevard.


Downtown Chocolates

Hand crafted artisan chocolates. In the alley between Main & Jordan. Downtown Brevard.


Kilwins Brevard

High-quality Chocolates, Ice Cream, and confections. On Main Street in downtown Brevard.


A Blast From The Past

A unique vintage shop that also makes homemade Fudge. Some say it's the best they've ever had. It's worth a stop. On Main Street downtown Brevard.


Sweet's and Milkshakes

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