A little “peace” of heaven just off the Blue Ridge Parkway
Looking for good restaurants near Fancy Gap? Check out our guide for places to eat in the area. You’ll find our pick of the best restaurants in Fancy Gap proper and reviews of restaurants just outside Fancy Gap. You’ll find some surprising choices — some fancy, some not so fancy — but they’re all good!
We hope you find this list helpful. If you don’t find anything to your liking from our guide, perhaps you might consider our personal favorite dining experience — eating on the back deck at Pilot’s Perch Cabin enjoying long-range views of the North Carolina piedmont!
Villa Appalaccia is a beautiful Italian villa just off the Parkway not too far from Fancy Gap. It’s a great setting to enjoy some good wine and food. The high elevation makes for a great place to escape the summer heat. Though I’d been in the neighborhood many times — in Floyd, at Chateau Morrisette, … Read more
The Loaded Goat Sports Pub and Grill in downtown Mt. Airy features excellent burgers, sandwiches, salads and area brews. The Burgers at The Loaded Goat You won’t find a better burger in Mt. Airy. My favorite is the plain hamburger, but they offer other burgers as well. The Dynamite Burger has a spicy kick to … Read more
The Copper Pot Restaurant in Mt. Airy has good home cooking, including the best salt-n-pepper catfish around. It’s about 20 minutes from Fancy Gap, so If you’re looking for some southern comfort food in the area, it’s a good option. It’s located on SR 89 just off I-77, convenient to Mt. Airy as well as … Read more
The Fancy Gap Country Store makes a claim to being the best BBQ on the Parkway, and based on the signs so far, I think they might be right. The Food The BBQ is smoked for hours in their bear-proof(?) smoker out front. The pulled pork sandwich was very good, as was the smoked and … Read more
Thirsty Souls Community Brewing in downtown Mt. Airy has great pizza and some excellent local beers just a short drive from Fancy Gap. The pizza is some of the best we’ve ever had — delicious! Our favorites are “The Pep” and “The Meat”. In addition to the pizza, their menu also includes salads and finger … Read more
Little Richard’s BBQ serves the best BBQ within striking distance of Fancy Gap. It’s across from the mall in Mt. Airy, which is about a 20 minute drive down SR 52. All their meats — brisket, ribs, sausage and chicken — are delicious. They smoke their meat for 16 hours. There are a variety of … Read more
Mabry Mill is one of the most photographed places on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Just a few miles from Fancy Gap, it’s easy to see what makes it a popular destination for folks in the area. There have been countless pictures taken over the years of the picturesque mill across the pond. Other activities and … Read more
The Depot at Cody Creek is our favorite fine dining restaurant within striking distance of Fancy Gap. If you’re looking for a special night out or a great place for an anniversary dinner, it’s hard to beat The Depot. Rustic Architectural Beauty You can tell The Depot has been a labor of love for the … Read more
Along with Jolo Winery and Vineyards, Roaring River Vineyards has quickly become one of our favorite wineries within striking distance of Fancy Gap. Everything is top notch. The setting is unique and beautiful. The tasting room and restaurant are comfortable, warm and inviting. The wine and the food are delicious. The owners and staff are … Read more
My wife and I have found a new candidate for our favorite winery near Fancy Gap. Chateau Morrisette is hard to beat, but JOLO Winery in Pilot Mountain, NC comes close. The beautiful views of Pilot Mountain itself, delicious wines, and delicious food combine to make JOLO a great destination for wining and dining. … Read more
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Pilot’s Perch Too: Shannon and Brent ~ 704.918.5522 / cabin@a4life.org
