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.