It's an old Southern house on a hill with an amazing flower garden out front. The chef's wife is the gardener, and as we found with every detail here her work is lovely and successful. I had the Peach Ginger sangria which is now my all time favorite sangria, and our group started with the fried crispy okra-the best possible recipe for okra. Three out of 4 of us ordered the fried chicken-one with mashed potatoes, one with cheese grits(oh yes!) and the last with house made rosemary potato chips. The chicken is boneless and fried crispy but not at all greasy. The coating is perfection and the breast meat is moist and delicious. The last entree was a stuffed 1/2 eggplant with a mushroom &leek risotto that was sitting on a bed of smoky babaganush. The tastes all worked wonderfully together. You need to come here and dine indoors or on a beautiful late summer evening outside. Excellent service by a well informed server helped make this an evening to remember. read more

Over Yonder has great service, excellent food, and a romantic atmosphere. We sat outside and sat next to a bush with lots of bees buzzing around. I love bees and enjoyed watching them. We cleaned our plates...enough said! There are only a few restaurants in this area, so I highly recommend reservations. I'm glad we arrived early for dinner and was able to be seated right away. read more

Over Yonder - NC Rainbow Trout with Molly Chomper Cider to drink - Southern Near Me - Sugar Grove, North Carolina

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Upscale ambience in historic home turned dining destination across from the original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis. Attentive service. Excellent chicken fried chicken entree. Wine selections are limited but the cab we chose is a new favorite. read more

Over Yonder - Very nice Cab - Southern Near Me - Sugar Grove, North Carolina

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Had a solid dinner at this comfortable one-time home located seemingly out in the middle of nowhere (but it's close to Boone). We dined out on the porch for dinner, and it was a beautiful evening. I had the chicken fried chicken and it was excellent! My wife had the Plants & Roots, which on this night featured a mushroom pasta Bolognese. This dish would've been great, but the pasta was quite a bit under cooked (about 90 -120 sec from even reaching al dente). We got a piece of the hummingbird cake to go, and it was moist and delicious! Service was very good also. Would highly recommend this place! read more

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My friend and I came here on a mountain retreat trip and we both really enjoyed the food. I must is the crispy okra, mint lemonade, and the peach cobbler. The service was great and we sat outside which was nice to be able to view the beautiful flowers around the porch. read more

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Food is good. I had the tomatoe casserole. The burger with beets was a lil too adventurous and our table didn't like it very much. Wait times can be long but it's worth it. It's delicious! read more

Over Yonder - Had the tomatoe casserole. It was very good. It was quite slow so be prepared to spend some time there. - Southern Near Me - Sugar Grove, North Carolina

We dined at Over Yonder with friends and we were busy catching up and forgot to take photos (sorry!). The food is fabulous and the service too. It's a cute little farmhouse style restaurant that's a bit tucked away and up some curvy roads. We started out with a few appetizers: pimento cheese, okra, and sourdough. The okra was a huge hit with our crew! I had the pork burger and subbed butter beans for the chips. It was a cross between something Barbecue and a burger- YUM. The butter beans reminded me of my grandma and were equally yum. We visit the area from time to time and are very likely to come here again. I highly recommend it. read more

First time here! Great lunch on a Saturday and the wait wasn't bad at all, like 20 minutes. Once we were seated, we felt so cozy, it's a nice setting for lunch. Our server greeted us with the biggest smile, we loved her, so sweet! For food, we ordered the pimento cheese as an appetizer. It's bomb. Not mayonnaise-y at all and the bread it's served with, yum! I ordered the shrimp & grits, so good. My mom ordered the burger and house made chips, she enjoyed it. We ordered chess pie for dessert which wasn't my fav, my mom like it... but to me it tasted like a burnt chocolate chip cookie flavor that was in jelly form, the ice cream it came with was good! I'd recommend this place if you're in the area! read more

Over Yonder - Chess pie - Southern Near Me - Sugar Grove, North Carolina

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We were visiting NC for the weekend and stumbled onto this place because it was on the way to our VRBO. We were in Boone earlier in the day for a football game and we did not have luck finding a restaurant there that was not sold out after the game. We stopped in at Over Yonder, they were busy but accommodated us within a few minutes. We were in the room closest to the door which does not have the best ambience, but I was able to see the rest of the restaurant when I went to the restroom. Such a cute restaurant. Onto the food, it was delicious! We had their pork egg rolls for an appetiser and our 3 meals were steak, trout and meatloaf. All were excellent! We also tried 3 desserts. Butterscotch pudding, chess pie and peach cobbler. We didn't love the pudding but the 2 other desserts were a hit! read more

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Not a lot of fully vegan items currently listed on the menu. However, the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating! Many items are easily made vegan! The atmosphere is unique and wonderful! read more

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Nice place - food decent - chips good, apple sauce good, dipped chicken good. Service was nice however the server did not notice the in eaten burger and just asked if we wanted desert and the check. If you are burger person do not get the Shipley Burger - it is not juicy and lacking something. Luckily at the end the server took the burger off the bill. I would recommend the dipped chicken rice bowl. read more

Over Yonder - Dry burger - Apple Sauce is great - if you like burgers dod not get the Shipley Burger. - Southern Near Me - Sugar Grove, North Carolina

I will have to describe this restaurant as PRETTY. Why? Well it has pretty scenery, pretty house, pretty plating of food, and pretty nice staff. All joke aside, we been here couple of times, the food is always excellent, also they always have good seasonal items on their special menu. If you have a dog you can bring them here too, you will have to sit outside. The waitress even brought water to take care of our fur family. I will say this restaurant is PRETTY GOOD. read more

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We're up in the mountains for a family trip this week. We came out for a late lunch. The location is really close to the Seven Devils resort area, and accessible to some of the ski resorts around as well. It's quite picturesque, with a lovely view out to, and also with the mountains around. Walking in, it's quite interesting. It's cozy and warm, there are multiple dining rooms with small tables that keep a a similar aesthetic across the place. Decor is winter lodge-ish. The staff are very welcoming, and kept a watchful eye as needs came about. I went with the OY (Over Yonder) Porkburger. Per the waiter, it was one of then few items that has remained on the menu since the joint opened. The bun was pretty average. The patty, all pork, was on the smaller side. It had some flavor, but I think the taste I got from I was more topping oriented. The pickles are house made, those were good. I also had a cup of the daily special gumbo. It was good. I think I enjoyed the gumbo more than the sandwich flavor wise. I brought a butterscotch and toffee pudding home to my ma. She loved it. Brother got the chicken sandwich and really liked it. The beer was also good. They didn't have the seasonal one I wanted, but another stout was present to fill that void in my heart. Overall, great experience, and good food. Worth a shot if you happen through the area. read more

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Found this place by accident being the closest place to our B&B. It was in a cute house with a welcoming staff and we expected some decent American fare with some sort of local flair while noting that the parking lot was full which is always a good sign. To our surprise seated on the porch, we were served an exceptional meal from an expertly formulated Old Fashioned to an excellent risotto and the night's special; a lamb porterhouse(!). The 'local flair' came in the form of local sourcing and seasonal fair but rather than being a gimmick, it was a challenge fully met by the kitchen. The bar and bar tender remained unseen by us but did I mention that the Old Fashion was equally exceptional without gimmickry. Visiting Boone? Over Yonder is worth the 20 minute drive into the hills near Valle Crucis. read more

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The fried okra is to die for. Yum. The pimento cheese was also very good but would've been better with chips instead of the fried pita bread. One member of our party really enjoyed the vegetarian sandwich. Most everything else was just so so. read more

Over Yonder - Southern Near Me - Sugar Grove, North Carolina

Delicious, unusual food Service prompt and constant Delightful place to eat Reservations recommended read more

It is relocated on blowing rock road and not closed. Just as fabulous as ever! The SITE IS NOT CLOSED!

We stopped in on a Thursday to grab dinner and needed a spot that allowed the dogs. I gave them a ring ahead of time and confirmed that the porch is dog friendly, but no reservations were permitted as it was first come first serve. We arrived at 7 PM and found the porch available (it was cool, so most people opted for staying inside the beautiful old building). Service was friendly and welcoming. We were seated and dogs awed. We ordered the pimento cheese and smoked trout spread for appetizers. The pimento cheese came with warm flatbread and the smoked trout spread comes with sourdough bread, apples, and some pickled vegetables. Both are good options, though I would say the smoked trout is a definite winner! Our table ordered different dinner items. I opted for the rainbow trout, which came with cheesy grits and slaw. It was panned fried to perfection, allowing for the natural flavors of the trout. The cheesy grits were on point. The slaw had more of a citrus taste and I wasn't much of a fan, though others seemed to enjoy it much more. Hubs got the chicken fried chicken. It was everything you think it is and more. I can see why it's highly recommended. Green beans and mashed potatoes came with. The green beans were well cooked and had good garlic flavor. Another of our party got the mushroom stroganoff, which was quite sizable and impressive. I definitely recommend the spot for a warm charm and delightful food. We'll be back to check out the market! read more

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We were visiting from out of town and wanted traditional southern food. Such a unique place with delicious food. We sat on the front porch after dark and it was a super cozy romantic meal. read more

Over Yonder - Southern Near Me - Sugar Grove, North Carolina

Just finished having lunch there, Susie was excellent with us (party of 9). Everything we had was excellent home made. Would definitely recommend. The whole staff was great and experience. Thank u read more

Over Yonder - Trout with mash potatoes and cole slaw - Southern Near Me - Sugar Grove, North Carolina

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We try to stop here anytime we are in the area. I wasn't that hungry that night so i tried the pork burger. It was amazing. Moist and tasty. Service was good even with our large party. read more

A lovely spot and the food is delicious. Make sure to make a reservation because they are busy.

Was spending the month of August in Sugar Grove. Place was recommended. Did reservation online. In the special instructions asked for a table outside. Arrived - told staff we had requested a table outside. They didn't even look at the notes. Saying exactly that (we don't look at the notes - why ask if not??) ... and were told tables outside were first come first serve. While there were 3 empty tables (no one waiting) outside we were seated against the wall in a high traffic area (clearly we didn't get preferred treatment to locals). Wasn't even asked if we wanted to wait for an outside table. In the end, service was slow. Cocktail and water refills had to be asked for. We were charged for the butter for our bread. Positive note, the trout was amazing. Had repeat reservation, but cancelled based on treatment we received. read more

Food was great ! We tried both soups roasted red pepper tomato soup and the gumbo soup. The gumbo soup had collards, okra, sausage -they both were fantastic. I don't like catfish(my husband ordered it) but this was delicious, didn't taste like catfish, was very fresh. The chicken sandwich delicious, I ate the slaw and all and I don't like slaw! The service was great, waitress very helpful and the ambiance very cute country style, clean and smells great! The toddy and latte were also excellent . My kids had sloppy Joe,collards and Mac and cheese, all were good. The dessert also excellent we had the chocolate chess pie and peach cobbler yum! I'll be back younder next time we visit!! read more

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This restaurant offers a delicious and unique take on some of our favorite, southern entrées. All of the dishes we ordered were delicious. We enjoyed the rustic charm, and overall ambience of the restaurant. The service was excellent! read more

My wife and I celebrated our 19th anniversary here and had a fantastic experience. The food and service were both top notch. We love the contemporary take on the Appalachian cuisine. read more

Hands down the best meal we have had in the mountains. We come to Banner Elk almost every year and have been to other mountain destinations and have always struggled finding a great restaurant! This one delivered! Ambiance and service were excellent and the food was amazing! We started with the home made pimento cheese and fry bread and it was delicious! I had the meatloaf and my husband had the trout! Both were awesome! When I say my husband fried sweet potatoes were the nectar of the gods I mean it! This will now be our go to anytime we visit! read more

I got take out. Very cute place. The vegan option was okay. I believe it was a burger. I did really enjoyed the chips that they were able to prepare vegan. I also do appreciate how all the food tasted from scratch and I can appreciate hard work that brings lots of different flavors together in a meal. Thank you for having a vegan option. The building it is located in is very quaint and I love the entire vibe of this place. Being for from FL it is pretty special. read more

Over Yonder - Southern Near Me - Sugar Grove, North Carolina

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I think this might be my new favorite restaurant in the Boone area! We went here for my birthday and the food was AMAZING! I had the braised pork loin special and it was so tender and flavorful! Plus the portion was huge so I was able to take the rest to go. The porch and interior is so charming and it looked beautiful at night. Definitely look forward to coming again. read more

Over Yonder - Exterior at night - Southern Near Me - Sugar Grove, North Carolina

Fried okra was great. Tomato cobbler was missing some spice but overall good. Nice atmosphere and great service.

So worth the drive! Mom said it was one of the best steaks she ever had. It was perfectly cooked to the correct temperature of medium rare while creating a seared flavorful crust on the outside. Not a fan of truffle potatoes till now. The potatoes were crispy and had a delicious butter with truffle. Not the gross overpowering truffle oil. It was perfection. The fried okra without a batter were crispy and flavorful. The fried okra is a must. The only miss would be the sweet potato gnocchi which were a little too heavy. However the sauce that it was in was fantastic. The mushrooms has so much flavor. Make sure you make reservations and be patient. They were super busy but gave great service. We sat out on the wrap around porch and enjoyed the view of the mountains from the historic house. Sometimes it's nice to pause and enjoy a fantastic dinner. read more

Go here. Avoid any chains or tourist traps. Incredible atmosphere and attention to detail. The food is top notch. I did the fish skillet -- holy cow. Some of the best food of my life. My partner loved the gumbo and dipped chicken. Do yourself a favor and get the affogato at the end. read more

Over Yonder - Fish skillet - Southern Near Me - Sugar Grove, North Carolina

We tried Over Yonder for the first time tonight and were not disappointed. It was so good! First of all, who doesn't love dining in an old farmhouse? We started with a draft beer, seasonal salad, sourdough bread, and then delicious main courses. I had trout and my husband had a special pork porterhouse. read more

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What a beautiful spot. Sitting on a hill out of town in a quiet area with a beautiful view. The farmhouse feels like you are sitting on someone's front porch where you can dine or have drinks. We sat inside for dinner and enjoyed the food and cocktails. The service and seasonal food were both amazing. read more

Wild yeast bread was good but served cold, my shrimp and grits was worst I've ever had, almost too salty to eat-scorched my throat, shrimp over cooked and rubbery, okra charred nicely but tasteless and chewy... So called chicken fried chicken was deep fried breast with gloppy milk gravy for $25...yikes! Chocolate chess pie good but over microwaved and blistering hot. Service was efficient and friendly...server training in progress...trainer was know-it-all and dismissive to trainee...ambiance is wonderful old farmhouse setting...we sat on porch which leaned so drastically away from house I had to change seats because felt like I'd fall off my chair. read more

Love this place! Highly recommend if you're in the area. I always get the shrimp and grits - very tasty. Fried chicken is fabulous as well. Great service every time! read more

Over Yonder - Shrimp and grits - Southern Near Me - Sugar Grove, North Carolina

For the area, it's probably one of the better restaurants. I started by ordering the smoked trout drip for our party of four. There was plenty of dip, but it came with only three slices of bread. I asked for more bread so everyone at the table could have some and was charged $4 extra. The fried trout had great flavor but a mushy texture. The cheese grits also had wonderful flavor but were served cool. Portions were large. read more

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Over yonder was recommended to my wife and I...we went on Thursday liked it so much we went back on Friday. The fried okra is amazing and worth going back just for that ...but everything was delicious. read more

The best hangover food I could ask for. We ate on the front porch and it was the perfect atmosphere and even better food. read more

Over Yonder - Salad and fried chicken sandwich Booneshine Palate Painter beer - Southern Near Me - Sugar Grove, North Carolina

Excellent food and service. Wonderful attention to local and seasonal ingredients. It's cozy here and the dishes are delicious and comforting. Highly highly recommend. read more