For over three decades this establishment at the cross roads of state routes 105 & 184 has welcomed locals, visitors, newcomers, and students alike…and all have been made to feel at home. Through over 120 passing seasons this gathering place has become as integral to the landscape as Grandfather Mountain itself.
We are proud to present a modern reimaging of this “High Country” tradition: “Highlander’s Grill & Tavern!” Whether you hail from the coast, the mountains, the north, the south, the east or the west, no matter who you are or where you are from…. When You Are Here You Are A Highlander!
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                Bodega’s Kitchen & Wine Bar offers Caribbean-inspired fare and tapas style dining. Nestled in...            
            
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                Casual family-run eatery supplying Italian comfort food & pizza in an art-lined space with a ...            
            
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                  Barra Sports Bar and Lounge offers a little bit for everyone in The Village of Banner Elk.  Bar...            
            
        
                Counter-service chain offering egg sandwiches, soups, salads, baked goods & a variety of bage...            
            
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                Steaks, seafood & cocktails offered in a long-running restaurant with an old-school vibe. Sto...            
            
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                Relaxed Italian dining spot in a shopping mall with Italian entrees, pizza, wine & craft beer.             
            
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                  Welcome to the Chef’s Table Restaurant of Banner Elk offering an eclectic menu featuring Americ...            
            
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                Laid-back fixture with locally sourced, hickory-smoked BBQ dishes, plus regional wines & micr...            
            
        
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                  Welcome to KETTELL BEERWORKS Banner Elk’s Brewery    Brewed in our facility by Banner Elk...            
            
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                Blind Elk Tap Room is the prime spot in Banner Elk to enjoy an impressive menu of rotational craf...            
            
        
                Your local Banner Elk Subway® Restaurant, located at 3579 Tynecastle Hwy brings new bold flavors ...            
            
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                Reid’s Café is a labor of love from Tina Houston, owner of Reid’s Catering Co. which has been est...            
            
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                 We welcome patrons to visit and to donate or borrow books. Masks are not required, but you may w...            
            
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                  Founded in 2003, Apple Hill Farm is a mountain top farm in Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are h...            
            
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                Old Hampton Store, Barbeque & Tavern will open the Tavern with live music on Friday and Satur...            
            
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                Located at the southern gateway to western NC’s High Country region, Linville Caverns is an...            
            
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                Avery County’s largest annual event. A Scottish festival held on the 2nd full weekend of Ju...            
            
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                We are the proud new owners of Mountain Warriors UTV, a UTV Tour Guide company located in Elk Par...