Appalachia at The Lodge

4.8

417 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Charming
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Appalachia Restaurant brings an upscale-casual experience to an intimate setting. With stunning views and a cuisine that offers an Appalachian flair, you will be immersed with the true spirit of Lake Lure.
Dinner at the restaurant begins at 4:30pm.
We bring the Appalachian heritage from the outdoors in while dining in front of the stunning 525 million year old mountains. Inside, outside, or bar room dining, you will have a gorgeous view of Lake Lure and the Appalachian mountains. Boats Slips are first come, first serve. Due to the small volume of tables, we cannot accept preferred table/view requests.
Dress Code: No swimwear or coverups, must have shoes.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(828) 655-0634
Website
https://www.appalachiarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
361 Charlotte Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746-9833
Neighborhood
Lake Lure
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Boat Slips. Fist come, first serve
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, View, Wine

What 417 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Asheville / Western North Carolina
American
Asheville
Best Overall
Asheville
Best Food
Asheville
Best Service
Asheville
Best Ambiance
Asheville
Great for scenic views
Asheville
American

Review summary

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Appalachia at The Lodge offers a remarkable dining experience with "amazing food," "friendly service," and "spectacular views" of Lake Lure. Guests rave about the "best steak" and the chef's creative flair, noting it as a "hidden gem." Dining here is perfect for special occasions, with a cozy, upscale ambiance.

417 Reviews

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Joe
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our go-to fine dining special occasion restaurant. The food has just been great without exception and the staff friendly and welcoming. We love eating here and the casual atmosphere makes it pleasant and comfortable. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu!
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Cory
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Professional and attentive service from start to finish. The food and cocktails were outstanding. One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time! Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The only thing better than the food is the great staff.
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Mark
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Creative and well prepared food and cocktails. Fun personable staff. Truly unique one-of-a-kind place.
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David
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Wedge salads,Beef short ribs, Blackened NC Shrimp, and Gemelli (Duck Confit) were especially good. Excellent (but a bit pricy) mixed drinks as well. Service was outstanding.
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Stephanie
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delighted to see Appalachia open after the storm! Everything was great. Impeccable wait staff, beautiful surroundings, delicious food and drinks! With the rustic decor dressed up for the holidays and the great views Lake Lure is known for it was the perfect spot for an early Christmas celebration with my son. Charming, inviting, and a cozy fire makes for a wonderful experience! Thank you Lodge on Lake Lure for showing up and exceeding expectations in the midst of an ongoing tragedy for this region!🎄👏🥰🙏🏻
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Pam
New York City
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband had the steak. It was good, so were the potatoes. The broccoli was very, very salty. Inedible. I had the trout that was supposed to be "crusted" in crab. The crab was smeared on top of the trout, and it smelled very fishy. The trout was OK, not great. The bed of beans, cabbage, and bacon were good. All in all, the food was disappointing and overpriced. We will not be back.
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Diane
Wilmington
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined at the Appalachian during our stay at the Lodge on Lake Lure. Sydney was our wonderful server. The food was beyond delicious and we look forward to another visit and fabulous meal.
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Charles
Western NC
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food was very good as usual, but it was very cold in the dining room. Please fix the HVAC! Also, need better parking for restaurant patrons.
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Cheryl
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The BEST food and service!! BEST ATMOSPHERE!! AMAZING!!
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Appalachia at The Lodge is rated 4.8 stars by 417 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

361 Charlotte Dr, Lake Lure, NC 28746-9833

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lake Lure
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Boat Slips. Fist come, first serve
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, View, Wine

Website
https://www.appalachiarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(828) 655-0634

Appalachia at The Lodge

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Additional information

Menu

Salads

Mixed green salad

Spinach salad

Main Course

Roasted turkey breast

Prime rib

Baked rainbow trout

Roasted Duroc pork shoulder

Sides

Garlic-truffle mashed potatoes

Brown gravy

Parkerhouse rolls

NC crab mac n cheese

Traditional stuffing

Green bean casserole

Desserts

Pecan pie

Pumpkin pie

Assorted house-baked cookies

What 417 people are saying

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