Guidebook for Banner Elk
Essentials
The cleanest and most well-stocked of the grocery stores. This is where I do all my shopping. Plus, they have an online option! Shop online, set a pickup time, and just drive through!
133 locals recommend
Lowes Foods of Banner Elk
4000 NC-105The cleanest and most well-stocked of the grocery stores. This is where I do all my shopping. Plus, they have an online option! Shop online, set a pickup time, and just drive through!
Your run-of-the-mill grocer. Not my top pick, but it will get the job done.
126 locals recommend
Food Lion
3555 Tynecastle HwyYour run-of-the-mill grocer. Not my top pick, but it will get the job done.
Rite Aid
4059 N C HwyYou know, Rite Aid.
Food Scene
Pizza and Italian food, with a sports-style bar area. HUGE calzone and stromboli. Pretty good food, mediocre service.
112 locals recommend
Bella's
3585 Tynecastle HwyPizza and Italian food, with a sports-style bar area. HUGE calzone and stromboli. Pretty good food, mediocre service.
Pretty good Mexican, can make a decent burrito (as a native Californian, this is important to me). Usually not too crowded either.
7 locals recommend
Valle de Bravo Mexican Grill 2
4501 Tynecastle HwyPretty good Mexican, can make a decent burrito (as a native Californian, this is important to me). Usually not too crowded either.
The most popular Mexican restaurant in the area, but not my favorite by far. They do have a lot of options and are very easily accessible. Gets crowded.
70 locals recommend
Puerto Nuevo Mexican & Seafood Restaurant
1944 Tynecastle HwyThe most popular Mexican restaurant in the area, but not my favorite by far. They do have a lot of options and are very easily accessible. Gets crowded.
Wrong on the map, it's by Bellas and Food Lion. Not the best Chinese ever, but decent enough. Plan on takeout, as their dine-in is not the most...ambient.
9 locals recommend
China House Restaurant
3581 Tynecastle HwyWrong on the map, it's by Bellas and Food Lion. Not the best Chinese ever, but decent enough. Plan on takeout, as their dine-in is not the most...ambient.
McDonald's
461 Pineola StNot open all night, but good for an on-the-road bite.
THE local BBQ joint. Pretty good pickins, bangin pork belly tacos. Does get crowded, but they can to takeout!
125 locals recommend
The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105THE local BBQ joint. Pretty good pickins, bangin pork belly tacos. Does get crowded, but they can to takeout!
Sportsbar and slightly overpriced burgers and fried foods. Pretty decent food, service is hit or miss.
11 locals recommend
Nick's Restaurant & Pub
4527 Tynecastle HwySportsbar and slightly overpriced burgers and fried foods. Pretty decent food, service is hit or miss.
Mountain Grounds Coffee and Tea Co
3990 North Carolina 105Cute coffeehouse. Do recommend.
Slightly more expensive, but very good cuisine (fish focused, but have every option).
37 locals recommend
Painted Fish Cafe and Beer Bar
2941 Tynecastle HwySlightly more expensive, but very good cuisine (fish focused, but have every option).
Cafe style food. They also have a coffee house on one end. Alright food, alright service. Parking can be an issue.
191 locals recommend
Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave SCafe style food. They also have a coffee house on one end. Alright food, alright service. Parking can be an issue.
Sportsbar and grill. Not heavily recommended based on shoddy service, but it's alright for some wings and beer.
73 locals recommend
Bayou Smokehouse & Grill
130 Main St ESportsbar and grill. Not heavily recommended based on shoddy service, but it's alright for some wings and beer.
Italian cafe, a little more expensive, but very good food.
149 locals recommend
Sorrento's Italian Bistro
140 Azalea Cir SEItalian cafe, a little more expensive, but very good food.
Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SSteakhouse and seafood
Los Arcoiris Mexican Restaurant
300 Jonas Ridge HwyTHE BEST Mexican food in the area
The eye-talian. Pizza and stuff. Alright service. Very country. Good for on the road food but dont go out of your way.
17 locals recommend
Italian Pizza & Pasta Restaurant
2855 Linville Falls HwyThe eye-talian. Pizza and stuff. Alright service. Very country. Good for on the road food but dont go out of your way.
Everything Else
Scotchman Store
4520 Tynecastle HwyShell Gas station and Scotchman convenience.
Exxon
115 Main St WIts a gas station! They also have a mechanic.
Scotchman Store
4520 Tynecastle HwyAnother gas station! Generally the cheapest in Banner Elk. Easy access.
Ski Area. New high-speed-six chairlift. The biggest in the area. I used to work here, so I can give you some pointers.
199 locals recommend
Sugar Mountain
Ski Area. New high-speed-six chairlift. The biggest in the area. I used to work here, so I can give you some pointers.
Ski Area. High-speed-quad chairlift. Not quite as big as Sugar. Mountaintop bar.
190 locals recommend
Beech Mountain
Ski Area. High-speed-quad chairlift. Not quite as big as Sugar. Mountaintop bar.
Shopping
Lowe's Home Improvement
2014 Tynecastle HwyNot to be confused with Lowe's Foods
Extreme Snowboard & Ski
3071 Tynecastle HwyIts a ski store!
Ski Country Sports
3149 Tynecastle HwyIts another ski store!
Drinks & Nightlife
Never been, but its the most "club" style atmosphere around.
10 locals recommend
Chef's Table at Sorrento's
140 Azalea Cir SENever been, but its the most "club" style atmosphere around.