Food is an awesome motivator. When you find yourself without any plans on a weekend, why not just take a little road trip and check out an amazing restaurant you’ve been wanting to try? Here are nine more awesome restaurants to add to your bucket list. These may be a little out of the way, but they are worth the effort to get there!
- Shatley Springs - Crumpler
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TripAdvisor/andmarnclt This out of the way eatery is as much a destination as it is a restaurant. Getting here is half the fun, and they may just have the best fried chicken on the planet! You’re sure to love this family-style eatery located way out in the country. It’s located at 407 E Shatley Springs Rd., Crumpler, NC 28617.
- The Country Squire - Warsaw
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TripAdvisor/Bob D The restaurant is charming and cozy with the decor of an English Inn. Whether a special occasion, or just an adventurous foodie road trip, the Country Squire is an experience you won’t soon forget. It’s located at State Rd. 24 Bus, Warsaw, NC 28398.
- Meadow Village Restaurant - Benson
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TripAdvisor/Thomas E The buffet at this country restaurant is guaranteed to satisfy any appetite, but the real attraction is at the dessert buffet. If your sweet tooth isn’t satisfied by the time you leave, then you didn’t try hard enough. It’s located at 7400 NC-50, Benson, NC 27504.
- Mikes Farm and Country Store - Beulaville
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Google Maps/Anthony Raynor Family-style Southern meals are all the rage at this country store located on a farm out in the country. After your meal, head over to pet the animals! It’s located at 1600 Haw Branch Rd., Beulaville, NC 28518
- Corapeake Country Restaurant - Corapeake
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TripAdvisor/Robert B Located in an old country store, this amazing eatery is adorned with everything country, and dishes up delightful home-cooked made-to-order American fare. We especially love the Sunday buffet! Find it on Highway 32 North in Corapeake, North Carolina.
- Miller’s Restaurant - Mocksville
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Google Maps/Joe harmon Miller’s has been serving generations of families in the Mocksville area since 1952. The family eatery is nothing but old-fashioned goodness filled with some of the best home cookin’ in these parts. It’s located at 710 Wilkesboro St., Mocksville, NC 27028.
- Ye Old Country Store - Burnsville
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Google Maps/Thelma Gregory This Amish store and deli is a favorite among locals and visitors. The deli is open for lunch and is one you don’t want to miss. Find it at 7 S Main St., Burnsville, NC 28714.
- Famous Louise’s Rock House Restaurant - Linville Falls
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TripAdvisor/tedact Located near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Famous Louise’s is just that: famous. If you haven’t stopped for a meal and a slice of one of the homemade pies, then you’re missing out. Find it at 23175 Linville Falls Hwy., Linville Falls, NC 28647.
- Hillbilly Hideaway -Walnut Cove
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Google Maps/Cindy Scott All you can eat country cookin’ makes this country eatery one of the most popular around. The simple family-style meals and the rustic cabin restaurant are a perfect combo for a memorable dining experience. It’s located at 4375 Pine Hall Rd., Walnut Cove, NC 27052.
Have you already checked any of these off the bucket list? We’d love to know!
TripAdvisor/T9-Orca
TripAdvisor/andmarnclt
This out of the way eatery is as much a destination as it is a restaurant. Getting here is half the fun, and they may just have the best fried chicken on the planet! You’re sure to love this family-style eatery located way out in the country. It’s located at 407 E Shatley Springs Rd., Crumpler, NC 28617.
Google Maps/Melanie Farnham
TripAdvisor/Bob D
The restaurant is charming and cozy with the decor of an English Inn. Whether a special occasion, or just an adventurous foodie road trip, the Country Squire is an experience you won’t soon forget. It’s located at State Rd. 24 Bus, Warsaw, NC 28398.
Google Maps/Ray Linville
TripAdvisor/Thomas E
The buffet at this country restaurant is guaranteed to satisfy any appetite, but the real attraction is at the dessert buffet. If your sweet tooth isn’t satisfied by the time you leave, then you didn’t try hard enough. It’s located at 7400 NC-50, Benson, NC 27504.
TripAdvisor/Shril P
Google Maps/Anthony Raynor
Family-style Southern meals are all the rage at this country store located on a farm out in the country. After your meal, head over to pet the animals! It’s located at 1600 Haw Branch Rd., Beulaville, NC 28518
Google Maps/Julia Ritz
TripAdvisor/Robert B
Located in an old country store, this amazing eatery is adorned with everything country, and dishes up delightful home-cooked made-to-order American fare. We especially love the Sunday buffet! Find it on Highway 32 North in Corapeake, North Carolina.
Google Maps/Joy Gore
Google Maps/Joe harmon
Miller’s has been serving generations of families in the Mocksville area since 1952. The family eatery is nothing but old-fashioned goodness filled with some of the best home cookin’ in these parts. It’s located at 710 Wilkesboro St., Mocksville, NC 27028.
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Google Maps/Thelma Gregory
This Amish store and deli is a favorite among locals and visitors. The deli is open for lunch and is one you don’t want to miss. Find it at 7 S Main St., Burnsville, NC 28714.
Google Maps/Martin Brossman
TripAdvisor/tedact
Located near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Famous Louise’s is just that: famous. If you haven’t stopped for a meal and a slice of one of the homemade pies, then you’re missing out. Find it at 23175 Linville Falls Hwy., Linville Falls, NC 28647.
Google Maps/James Boland
Google Maps/Cindy Scott
All you can eat country cookin’ makes this country eatery one of the most popular around. The simple family-style meals and the rustic cabin restaurant are a perfect combo for a memorable dining experience. It’s located at 4375 Pine Hall Rd., Walnut Cove, NC 27052.
Here’s one more must-try eatery in the Tar Heel State… it has outstanding views of the Blue Ridge Mountains!
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