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    Over Yonder

    4.6 (372 reviews)
    ModerateSouthern, Bars, Burgers

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    OVER YONDER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Crystal M.

    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.

    Had the tomatoe casserole. It was very good. It was quite slow so be prepared to spend some time there.
    Nessie K.

    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!

    Chess pie
    Julie P.

    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!

    butterscotch pudding
    Melissa S.

    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!

    Eli R.

    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!

    Dry burger - Apple Sauce is great - if you like burgers dod not get the Shipley Burger.
    Dennis S.

    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.

    Carlo Y.

    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.

    Stout.  Didn't remember the name, and they didn't have an updated menu.  Very good.
    Jason D.

    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.

    Bill S.

    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.

    Cheers!
    Elizabeth F.

    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!

    Risotto and perfectly prepped green beans (with obligatory pickling jar water glasses)

    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.

    Katie J.

    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.

    Trout with mash potatoes and cole slaw
    Jimbo Q.

    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

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    I cannot recommend this enough, the food was amazing, the service was fantastic, the ambiance was cozy and inviting.

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    Love the atmosphere...food is always good. We have a second home in Valle Crucis and it is great to have Over Yonder so close.

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    From decor to the menu choices, eclectic and special. Service was 10/10 and food came out hot and delicious.

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    Great scene on a winters weekend - wholesome food, great drinks and wonderful homestyle atmosphere.

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    Excellent meal! We had the trout, chicken fried chicken and the peach cobbler. All were outstanding! Great ambiance and service.

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