Restaurants

Banner Elk is filled with many yummy restaurants that can satisfy all of your taste buds.  Many of the restaurants in the area are privately owned and offer home-made cooking. The Louisiana Purchase is a local favorite, providing the traditional Cajun cuisine.  After 26 years in business, chef and owner Patrick Bagbey has perfected the menu that features Creole Jambalaya, Etouffee, many different Cajun seafood options, and much more! 

After you have digested your mouth-watering breakfast provided by The Inn at Elk River, you have many delicious restaurants to choose from for lunch and dinner in Banner Elk:

• Bayou Smokehouse & Grill (Louisiana and Texas cuisine) (828) 898-8952
• Louisiana Purchase (Cajun cuisine) (828) 963-5087
• Sorrento's (Italian) (828) 898-5214
• Cafe Vino (European-style cafe) (828) 898-5282
• Black Diamond Bistro & Grill (continental) (828) 898-7555
• Jackalopes View at Archers Inn (elegant seafood, beef, wild game) (828) 898-9004