Cardinal Drive-In

Ursula is super friendly. Love that this place is down the stairs. Feels like a hidden gem. Good…read morefood, good music, great people. I've lived here since November of 2025 and have enjoyed every experience I've had there.

Was disappointed in the food. The hamburger was essentially tasteless. Either poor seasoning, or…read morelesser meat? Also, made a big point of making sure the french fries had no extra coating to make it crispier. I cannot eat that. Waitress assured me only extra seasoning......was not true. But then, no offer to return them or exchange or deduct from bill. Chicken wings were nothing special at all. Can make better at home. Dark basement This was my second chance for them. I will not return for strike 3.

View from our table towards the front door

Classic burger

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Front door

Corky's Dawg House

4.6(163 reviews)

3.0 mi

If I could give this a higher score than 5 stars I would!…read moreOut of every place I've ever reviewed, this has definitely earned the #1 highest rating I could give. Everything about this place was absolutely exceptional. Starting with service! The woman that greeted us when we came in and took our order, is one of the sweetest ladies ever. I just kept telling my husband after each small interaction with her "oh my gosh I just love her". It's an incredibly warm and inviting space, and I wish we lived closer just to be able to experience that alone more often. But lord have mercy, the food? They knocked it out of the park!!! They have a huge menu with all sorts of stuff that you don't see super often. We got the Chicago dog, the BBQ burger, the sweet potato fries, onion rings, and a blackberry shake. Those sweet potato fries will have me dreaming about them until I can make my way back here. There's no amount of praise to do this place justice! All I can say is, if you haven't tried stopping by here for a meal, you absolutely need to!

Big credit goes to Corky's for serving Vienna Hot Dogs from Chicago on poppy seed buns! The cost…read more is a little more than what you'd pay for the exact same thing in Chicago, but you're not in Chicago! They also serve Italian Beef sandwiches, not exactly the same as what you'd find in Chicago, but big kudos for the effort. This is a good place, and they have good hours and are open everyday..

Corky's Sign

Very good sauce, but I'm not a huge fan of Baby Back ribs... not much meat!

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Inside Ordering area

Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom

4.4(199 reviews)

2.4 mi

Great service and beer. Great local musicians playing. Very cool place and we would return again.read more

We ended up here for dinner this evening simply bc it was close to our Airbnb. I got a burger from…read morethe food truck which was pretty good. I loved the French fries!!!!! I was impressed with the large number of draft options, and was happy to see a wheat beer on the menu. All staff encounters were great! I enjoyed the layout and can appreciate that it drew crowd of all ages!

Food truck

Exterior taproom

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Jordan Street Cafe

4.3(178 reviews)

Our 2nd visit here and it was as good as our first time!…read more We came around 6:30 on Sat night and got the last table. My bride ordered the Salmon Lettuce Cups ($14) and said they were really good. She also ordered a vegetable side dish ($4) and enjoyed them as well. I went with the Trout Almondine ($26) and it did not disappoint! Service was friendly and hospitable!

If you're ever in Brevard, North Carolina and craving a burger that hits all the right…read morenotes--Jordan Street Café is the place to go. I stumbled into this cozy downtown spot one afternoon after a hike, not expecting much... but wow, was I in for a surprise. I ordered their Jordan Burger, and it was honestly one of the best burgers I've ever had. Perfectly juicy, loaded with thick-cut bacon, fresh veggies, melted cheddar, and just the right touch of dijon mayo--it was absolutely stacked and full of flavor.

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Streetview (no illuminated sign)

Noblebräu Brewing

4.7(25 reviews)

0.6 mi

Good beer, good food, and a cool outdoor vibe. I love a good Dunkel and theirs was good.read more

We grabbed some pizza a few doors down (HomeSlyce on King) and hung out in the backyard area on a…read morepretty afternoon and enjoyed a wonderful Belgian Tripel. I can see this being a really fun place some evening. Cool vibe.

Simple menu that is prepared to order and tasty good.

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Inside facing the stage.

Brevard Diner

4.2(78 reviews)

1.2 mi

We came for lunch with a big party (27 people). We were seated right away. The place was packed…read more(beyond our party), and all the staff were calm, friendly, and courteous. We ordered the Greek sampler and a lamp gyro. Wow, our meals were outstanding! We both had water as our drinks and the bill came to $29.44. Considering the portion sizes (we took home to go boxes full of food), it was worth it. After lunch we took a ride around town and saw the white squirrels. We will definitely come back round Brevard Diner again.

I've been here a few times now They have a lot of selections. This place is always busyread more

Dine alone if you like

Fried shrimp

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The Ezy Egg

5.0(4 reviews)

0.9 mi

Food was good for an old fashioned breakfast joint, with a little flare to the menu...and service…read morewas wonderful. Apparently they owned another restaurant, and bought this local business to save the staff, and are making an excellent merge of both. Great local joint

This is a fun breakfast spot. We didn't see any reviews and were a little nervous to stop when we…read moresaw the sign, but they just opened in July. They got our group sat quickly, our waitress was wonderful and welcoming. Overall the food was delicious. We would return.

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Rocky's Grill & Soda Shop

4.3(181 reviews)

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Great place. Friendly staff. Great food at a great price. Looking forward to going back and trying…read moresome other items.

Great soda shop and luncheonette in the pretty town of Brevard, NC. A throw back to the 60's in…read moreit's retro design and decor. If you'd like to revisit that time and era, Rocky's is for you. Probably the best BLT I've ever had. Their specialty hotdogs are also very good. Service was friendly and great. Parking is a bit tight but this is a mainstay and worth visiting if you go to Brevard.

Diner

Chili Cheese Dogs. House made chili and delicious grilled dogs. Grilled brioche bun!

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The Pavilion Restaurant & Corner Bar

4.8(11 reviews)

3.6 mi

This location is right near a waterfall and doesn't get the recognition it deserves. The quality of…read morethe food is always amazing, family owned and a running creek next to you as you dine outside. Perfect for a mountain dinning experience without a huge price tag.

First visit here, it was nice, we came to see live music, and to eat with a group. This is located…read morein the country, very nice ambiance. Clearly someone's house with a side building where the restaurant is located.. A very extensive menu, whip was kind of pricey, but what isn't any more, I had a Cheeseburger that was around 23 bucks with added bacon....it really was maybe the best burger I ever had...excellent bacon topped and melted into the cheese topping....There was a small cucumber salad on the side, no potatoes...but, didn't really need taters. As far as we could tell, there were no dessert options, and our waitress didn't offer...she was busy and not really that attentive to us...we had to ask for the check, which was incorrect, we are checking with the credit card company to make sure we were not charged more than once...I would go again...

Entry

Meat Trio Flatbread

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Front of Restaurant

Square Root

4.2(659 reviews)

The Square Root is the kind of place you don't expect to find in a small mountain town like…read moreBrevard--in the best way possible. This is big-city dining right in the heart of Brevard. The menu is creative, thoughtful, and clearly driven by a chef who knows what they're doing. Every dish feels intentional, with bold flavors and elevated execution that go well beyond typical small-town expectations. What really stands out is how well it all comes together. It's not just creative for the sake of it--the food delivers. Great balance, great presentation, and dishes that actually live up to the vision. If you're looking for something a step above while in Brevard, this is the spot. It punches way above its weight.

He Said: We had intended to get dinner at a nearby brewery, but a cover charge for a band (fair!)…read morediscouraged us from hanging out. I called over to the Square Root to check the kitchen timing (it was getting on 8) and all was well. We managed a seat at the bar and this was perfect for us. We chatted a bit with the servers, who were amazing. There is a ton enjoyment for the job and the space going on here. We also met some semi-locals who were awesome. Shout out to "Kendall-Jackson"! The menu is full of local ingredients and plenty of temptations. The specials were even more tempting and we grabbed oysters to kick it off. The pepper/spicy mignonette is so so good. It's just the right mix of classic and new. I didn't need the other sauce, especially with just 6 oysters. I eyed the yellowtail snapper (snapper, right? def not tuna) special, but opted for the Korean chicken sandwich. Quite good! I could have used a stronger flavor from the kimchi and, frankly, less of a mess, but the cook was just right, the flavor profiles were excellent, and the portion was plenty. A really good sandwich! I had the sweet potato chips as my side and I can see why they are popular. We kept the leftover sauces from the oysters just so I could dip my chips. Good call! She Said: I'd like to start by complimenting the fantastic staff. They've obviously been here a while, and they're enthusiastic about this place. He Said covered the oysters (yum!) and the mignonette (double yum!), so I'll focus on the mushroom tart that I got as my meal. The rough puff was really done well, and the mushroom and goat cheese combo was terrific. I thought they would be inside the pastry, but I adapted. The whole dish was terrific, and though I thought it was too salty for me, I also know that I'm sensitive to salt. All in all, we will definitely be back! Potty Points: no trip to the potty for me on this one!