Best Family Restaurants in Blue Ridge Mountains

"If you’re looking for great Italian food, you definitely can’t go wrong with a place called “Vinnie’s!. ” The last stop on our list sources its recipes from the Italian neighborhoods in New York, like Brooklyn and the Bronx, and serves everything up fresh right here in Asheville, NC. At Vinnie’s, you can expect to find an exuberant atmosphere, friendly nice staff, and so much great food that you’ll be hard-pressed to pick just one entree. But we really recommend coming to Vinnie’s on Wednesday night, when you can try their fresh-made gnocchi."

"After a full day of hiking a hearty, filling meal of pasta sounds amazing!. Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian was just the spot to go and boy was it popular!. It had quite the line out the door."

"copper crown is a neighborhood bistro in East Asheville, offering their take on New American cuisine with a nod to New Orleans standards. Their menu is updated often to reflect what is new and fresh in the kitchen. Their cuisine pays homage to New Orleans, Italy and the American south while also utilizing the relationships that they have built with local farmers over the years."

"Olive Garden offers a variety of delicious Italian specialties for lunch, dinner or take out. Enjoy our freshly baked garlic breadsticks and your choice of homemade soup or salad with any entree. Hours:Closed todayMon: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMTue: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMWed: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMThu: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMFri: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PMSat: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PMSun: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM"

"Everyone is very friendly and patient (we have small children). Server was very helpful on providing information on the dishes so…"

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"With the Western North Carolina Farmer's Market right next door, it's no wonder Moose Cafe features fresh, local vegetables daily. Their menu of home-cooked, southern-style comfort food has earned them a reputation as a place where the locals go to eat. Their popularity has even earned them a feature in Southern Living Magazine."

"The Moose Cafe is the place to go if you are seeking a traditional Southern country style restaurant. Think Cracker Barrel. The ambiance is cozy and casual- perfect for anyone seeking a laid-back dining experience."

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"Values-led, Vermont-based ice cream company with locally owned and operated Scoop Shops, known for its euphoric flavors and commitment to using high-quality, responsibly sourced ingredients."

"Line was long and moving slowly, got a pint out of the freezer to avoid the wait and it was freezer burnt."

"Sunshine Sammies brings Asheville delectable cookie and ice cream sandwich combos to residents and visitors, alike, 7 days a week. Yes, you can build your own sandwich, and they also have some classic combos like cookie dough ice cream between chocolate chip cookies and salted carmel ice cream between chocolate cookies. Seasonally, Sunshine Sammies will mix up their small-batch ice cream flavors so that you can try flavors like Blueberry Basil, Key Lime, or get a little wild with “Corn Dog.” Gluten or dairy allergies?"

"Summer hours: Sunday-Thursday 12pm-10pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm-11pm. Known for their handmade (huge!) ice cream sandwiches, Sunshine Sammies started out as a solar powered pushcart in the summer of 2013. Now with a physical location, they also have pushcarts and a vintage ice cream truck named Sunny that can be seen around town."