Food and art. Exciting pasta dishes with seafood, beef, chicken and a variety of vegetarian entrees. Exquisite desserts and fine wines. 265-0500. 115 New Market Center in Boone. 828-265-0500

Supplying Boone with healthy fast food. Customize your own Burrito, Quesadilla, or Nachos, plus soups, salads. Extensive late night menu served Tuesday through Saturday till midnight. Great selection of beer and wines. Nighttime entertainment most of the time. 127 S. Depot Street, Historic Downtown Boone. 828-263-9511.

Delivering food, beer, wine and groceries from all the great restaurants of Boone. New menus -- order on line at boonetakeout.com or call 265-1611.

  Café Portofino, located at 970 Rivers St., is an international garlic house featuring five-star cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Offering appetizers, salads, homemade soups, sandwiches and pasta dishes in addition to daily seafood and stir-fry specials, Cafe Portofino has quickly become a local favorite. All menu items are under $10! The Tap Room features an extensive beer and wine list in addition to darts, billiards and live music! Reservations are accepted and large parties can easily be accomodated. Please call 828/264-7772 for more information.

828-295-7661.

Bringing the flavors of Italy to the High Country. A long and rich tradition in Boone for over 20 years. Open nightly at 5:00 p.m. Hwy 105 South in Boone. 828-262-5128

A favorite among townspeople, tourists, students, and skiers, Dunn's Deli makes overstuffed sandwiches using only Boar's Head Brand meats and cheeses. We also serve wonderful "warm you up" soups each day, along with salads and desserts. Besides the great sandwiches on the menu, there are daily specials and non-meat options which are sure to tempt you. Beer and wine are also available. Meet your friends and family at Banner Elk's only deli and enjoy a fun atmosphere and great food!

Frasers Restaurant is located in the beautiful town of West Jefferson nestled in the mountains of northwest North Carolina. Our lunches feature fresh gourmet soups, robust salads, signature sandwiches and burgers. Dinner menu selections include nightly fresh seafood specials, prefectly aged steaks, chicken and pasta creations. Frasers also offers a distinctive wine list and a variety of bees. Meeting rooms are available for parties up to 130 guests. Telephone: 336.246.5222 or contact us at info@frasersrestaurant.com or visit our web site at www.frasersrestaurant.com.

No trip to Blowing Rock is complete without visiting The Gamekeeper. This gourmet restaurant serves a blend of upscale elegance and rustic charm, with a menu that includes perfectly prepared game plus continental and American originals. Join chef Ken Gordon for an unforgettable dining experience that includes fine wines, decadent desserts and mountain-style hospitality. Please call 828-963-7400 for reservations or make reservations online at www.gamekeeper-nc.com

When you are ready to have your taste buds tempted, Geno's Italian-American restaurant is the place to visit. From tender, mouth-watering prime rib or charbroiled steaks to our famous huge pizza's, dripping with cheese, we have it all. For lighter fare, enjoy a crisp salad from our salad bar. Located in West Jefferson, NC. 336-246-3111

Geno's Sports Lounge, the area's only true sports bar. Come and watch your favorite sport and try your luck at NTN. Great food and lots of fun!! Waterwheel Restaurant, open daily. Large selection, casual atmosphere, excellent desserts. Located at High Country Inn, 1785 Hwy. 105, Boone. 264-1000..

Located in Glendale Springs at Milepost 259, our chef is eager to make your lunch or dinner selection from tantalizing menus that feature "everything fresh" and "prepared to order," served by a waitstaff sincerely intent on making you feel "right at home." Discover why we are earning the reputation as this area's foremost fine dining restaurant. Located at one of the state's few surviving historic inns. Open daily through the season except Wednesday. Lunch Hours 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Dinner Hours 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; Brunch on Sunday 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Phone (336) 982-2103 or check our website for complete menu.

The Divide features a newly renovated Bar and Restaurant. Our menu features Black Angus Ribeyes, Pasta and Seafood. Full ABC permits. Daily drink specials and Monday night Football specials with free hors d'oeuvres and pizza. Weakend country breakfast buffet includes eggs, bacon, sausage, omelets, waffles, and fruits. 295-3141.

Archer's Mtn. Inn--Jackalope's View Restaurant surrounded by panoramic mountain range views, features a lovely array of menu selections, appetizer choices, and fabulous desserts. From perfectly aged steaks prepared in delicate sauces to the freshest of fish and many choices in between, Jackalope's provides an exceptional dining experience. Fabulous wine list, full bar, and steaming cappuccino machine provide the perfect compliment to evening dining. Enjoy fabulous views from the dining room or, weather permitting from our outside porch. 828-898-9004.

Serving sandwiches, wraps, soups, quiche, and homemade desserts for over 20 years. Located in downtown Little Switzerland and at Milepost 334 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Café also offers a full service sports bar featuring live music and sports on satellite. Adjacent General Store offers an array of imported and handcrafted beers, fine wines and an excellent deli. Leave the crowds and come and enjoy the simple pleasures. For more information, call us at 828-765-5289. Little Switzerland: Where European Charm meets Appalachian Comfort !!!

Savor the flavor of New Orleans in the heart of Banner Elk at Louisiana Purchase. Choose from Cajun, creole, and classical French fare. The area's finest wines are available by the glass from our reknowned cruvinet or from our award-winning wine list. Enjoy live jazz in our lounge Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations suggested. 828-963-5087 or 828-898-5656.

Macado's Restaurant is a favorite of students and tourists, with its casual atmosphere and moderate prices. Well-known for its huge selection of mouth-watering, deli-style sandwiches, Macado's also features appetizers, soups, salads, hot entrees and desserts. 828-264-1375.

It's Murphy's for a good time and great food! Open 7 days a week serving lunch and dinner specials and Sunday Brunch. Now located in downtown Boone. No reservations required, casual attire, accepting all credit cards. Phone 264-5117.

Deli-Cafe serving the High Country since 1984. Breakfast, vegetarian and vegan items, specialty sandwiches, soups, salads. Daily specials. Catering picnics, family reunions, office meetings. 627 West King St. Downtown Boone. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m. 828-264-0173.

In the heart of Blowing Rock you'll find a bit of England at the Six Pence Pub. We feature traditional American fare, homemade soups, and British specialties such as bangers and mash, shepherd's pie, beef guinness and mushroom pie, and pot roast to rival your mums! Meet your friends at this congenial British Pub where you can enjoy a relaxing lunch, dinner or your favorite import beer, wine or cocktail. Open year round, serving late night! Located on Main Street in Blowing Rock. (828) 295-3155

Sorrento's World Famous Italian Bistro, located in downtown Banner Elk, offers a changing monthly menu to please the pickiest of tastes. Their nightly specials are not to be missed. Make sure to save room for the scrumptious gourmet desserts! Sorrento's holds all liquor permits and has an extensive wine list for the connoisseur and amateur. They are open daily from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 a.m. and until 2:00 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. This is truly a dining experience not to be missed. 828-898-5214.

Featuring chopped and sliced beef and pork barbecue, barbecued chicken and ribs. The famous Woodlands BBQ and Pickin' Parlor offers a variety of sandwiches, plates, lunch specials, Mexican selections, hot wings and more, all cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious, as well as live evening entertainment. Eat in the rough at Woodlands. 828-295-3651.

If you are a restaurant owner in the High Country and would like to be included in The Mountain Times Dining Guide, please contact Web Sales at 264-6397 ext.271 or email: websales@mountaintimes.com