Appalachia Restaurant

Our favorite restaurant to come to whenever we visit lake lure! It may not be a secret that lake lure is a bit low-key and remote, but when you make your way to the lodge/appalachia restaurant, it feels like you’ve discovered lake lure’s best-kept secret! The views, drinks, and excellent food are in my opinion the best I’ve found in the lake lure area. We love to come back each season to see the new menu offerings and seasonal cocktail offerings. Between the vieux carre and 525 there’s always something for bourbon lovers, and they have excellent bartenders that can adapt drinks to your palate. Most recently I requested the dusk to dark cocktail with reposado instead of mescal and it was top-notch! Their pork chop is amazing and we consistently order and love their steak special as well. The chef is very accommodating to gluten allergies and we’ve been able to do their steak and roasted potatoes without an issue. (The burrata is always amazing too). I’m the future, It would be helpful if they labeled allergens on their menus, but the chef always does a great job with whatever you throw at them. Definitely recommend for a special occasion or just a cool place to show friends and family for a great time.

Wonderful restaurant and exceptional food! The salad was very delicious and I really savored the duck breast special!

We stayed at the Lodge on Lake Lure this past weekend and decided to eat at the attached restaurant after a long day of visiting wineries in the area. First of all, almost all of the tables have a great view of the lake which is great. The bar is very cozy and makes great special drinks as well as the classics, beer and wine. Service was fantastic and very accommodating. We used reservations when we went and would expect that this is the only way to go as it is busy. The food is well above any other food we have seen in the area and we liked it enough to return there for our second evening while staying in the area. Appetizers are not only fantastic, but also well sized. I may never order another pork belly item unless I am back at this place. The lamb, veal, scallops, salads and tuna tartar items are wonderful and the other items we saw delivered look just as great. We ate other places during the day but I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else while in the area for dinner. And as a final note, unless you are allergic to dairy, whatever ice cream is on the desert menu, order it - period.

A true chefs kiss! Our meal was absolutely amazing! So amazing that we, honestly, have all continued to talk about it even two weeks after we dined here. The chefs in this kitchen are gems and you can taste the passion for cooking in every bite! Every dish from starter to dessert was executed beautifully! The food was phenomenal! I rarely order duck since it can be so hit or miss but the duck dish was cooked to perfection with a crispy skin but tender juicy meat and it was plated and paired so well with seasonal vegetables. It is obvious the staff takes great care in the menu they design. Our waitress was also amazing but I feel awful for not remembering her name! She is from the same area in Florida as I am (treasure coast area) and she was so kind! I hope that's enough insight to give her the credit she deserves because she was so kind, welcoming and knowledgeable! We can't wait to be back when we visit the area next season!

One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. My husband and I ate here back in April for our anniversary and again twice in September for another special occasion. Everything is stellar- the presentation is great and the food is made to perfection. The cocktails are delicious. This time around I’ve tried the Wedge Salad, the Shrimp Cocktail, the Blackened NC shrimp and the Sea Scallops (pictured). I would absolutely recommend everything. The waitstaff is attentive, the food comes out quickly, and the views are gorgeous. The only cautions is that I would check the menu ahead if you have dietary restrictions because it’s not very vegetarian friendly. It’s also on the expensive side but the quality completely justifies the price.

This local restaurant is a must for Lake Lure. Hands down the best place to eat around the lake. We have eaten here multiple times now and we are convinced. The dishes are of the highest quality and presentation. I still think about the pork chop and succotash. The views of the lake are one of a kind. If you visit Lake Lure and you do not eat here, you have missed out.

Omg! Totally had our socks blown off! What a meal & experience! Lisa took very good care of us throughout the meal & added to our enjoyment. For drinks, my hubby had the spicy mango margarita and i had a the Pickle My Fancy. Both were prepared and perfect. Enjoyed mine very much and followed it with an extra dirty Martini For starters, i had the gem wedge salad and hubby had the lobster bisique soup. The wedge salad had the best bleu cheese dressing on it as well as a healthy amount of bacon and sundried tomatoes. The soup was buttery and the lobster really shined through. The puff pastry was perfect to soak up the bisque. For the main entree, i ordered the NC blackened shrimp with jambalaya risotta, fried capers, rocket salad, and charred citrus. Hubby ordered the crab stuffed trout. The flavor was amazing on both dishes. On mine, the combined flavor of the blackened shrimp with the spicy creaminess of the risotta was amazing and loved the crispy capers! My hubbys fish was so moist & flavorful and paired well with the sweet crab and cannelini beans. For dessert, we ordered the vanilla bean creme brulee which they decorated beautifully just for us. Loved the tasty bite that the chef sent out of a pickled grape with gorgonzola and balsamic reduction. Overall, a 5-star experience!!!!

Simply amazing from the staff to the food. And the views are amazing a must must stop if you are in the area. Best food in lake lure. I got the Tomahawk stash special. 48oz. The chef Serbs it himself table side. IT WAS SO GOOD I ATE THE ENTIRE THING.