How much do you know about Lenoir NC? Here in the foothills, restaurants offer delightful surprises at every turn. Any preconceptions that casual visitors bring with them soon vaporize, as they learn of the incredible opportunities for adventure, exploring, learning and just plain fun this area has to offer.
It’s much the same for Lenoir NC restaurants. In any town, you would expect to find a number of national chains represented, along with some lesser-known local favorites. And we certainly have those here. But dig a little deeper, and prepare to be amazed.
You’ll have a wealth of choices for ethnic cuisine, from Italian to Mexican to Central and South American. Looking for simple pub food? We have plenty of that, too. Steaks and seafood? No problem. And of course there’s our famous, mouth-watering pit barbecue, and traditional American favorites served with a large helping of world-renowned southern hospitality.
Here’s a partial list of the Lenoir NC restaurants recommended most by locals:
AMERICAN
Perkz Cafe
538 Wilkesboro Boulevard SE, Lenoir
828-572-0258
family style recipes, southern comfort décor
Judy’s Cafe
2303 Morganton Boulevard SW, Lenoir
(828) 759-2200
southern home cooking
Bud’s Diner
129 Wilkesboro Boulevard SE, Lenoir
(828) 758-4459
a traditional American diner
1841 Cafe
117 Main Street NW, Lenoir
828-572-4145
vegetarian-friendly, gluten-free options
FATZ
975 Blowing Rock Boulevard, Lenoir
828-758-6190
vegetarian-friendly
Cookout Grill
510 Blowing Rock Boulevard, Lenoir
815-250-3415
American fast food
PUBS
Loes Brewing Company
1048 Harper Avenue NW, Lenoir
828-962-9551
Side Street Pour House and Grill
128 Main Street NW, Lenoir
828-754-4466
Eola Beer Company
1048 Harper Avenue NW, Lenoir
828-754-3652
STEAKS AND SEAFOOD
Mayflower Seafood
303 Blowing Rock Boulevard, Lenoir
828-758-5530
Sagebrush Steakhouse Lenoir
954 Blowing Rock Boulevard, Lenoir
828-754-7543
BARBECUE
Hannahs BBQ
137 Blowing Rock Boulevard, Route 321, Lenoir
828-754-7032
Smokin Hogs BBQ
920 Wilkesboro Boulevard SE, Lenoir
828-758-0035
ITALIAN
Buffalo Mercantile Company & Cafe
6353 Buffalo Cove Road, Lenoir
828-758-9879
Piccolo’s Pizza and Pasta
915 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
828-757-3554
Italy Grill
1112 Morganton Boulevard SW, Lenoir
828-758-5450
MEXICAN
Cazuelas Dona Vicky
361 Harper Avenue NW, Lenoir
828-572-7112
Pancho Villa
2153 Morganton Boulevard SW, Lenoir
828-758-5400
Mi Carreta Mexican Grill
1146 Hickory Boulevard SW, Lenoir
828-726-6855
Dos Amigos
528 Blowing Rock Boulevard, Lenoir
828-726-3180
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICAN
Fresh and Delicious Bakery
458 Harper Avenue NW, Lenoir
828-406-9446
Los Izotes El Salvadorean Restaurant
1506 Main Street NW, Lenoir
828-757-1238
Consider this as just a starting point for your own culinary journey of discovery. One thing we’ve learned at The Coves Mountain River Club is that just when you think you know all there is to know about living here, something new will knock your socks off.
Be sure to take a few minutes to give your favorite Lenoir restaurants a good review. We like to support local businesses and our neighbors who work hard to make them successful.
From a bowl of diner chili when the weather turns colder to a sit-down dinner for a special occasion, our Lenoir NC restaurants offer just about any dining experience you might be looking for.
Bon Appetit!
