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The Orchard Inn

4.8 (31 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Becky B.

We stopped in here just to check this place out and so glad we did. Excellent atmosphere and fine dining. It was our anniversary weekend but we had only our hiking clothes with us. They accommodated us and made us feel very welcomed. We had a window table with serene view of the mountains at dusk. Lovely Frank Sinatra music playing in the background. Dinner was $84/per person but it was our anniversary afterall! Four courses and each were excellent. Great friendly staff. Intimate and romantic. Just what we wanted for our special dinner. You have 3 choices for each course which will please any palate. Make a reservation and dine the way it is meant to be!

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Cortney B.

Nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, the Orchard Inn is a magical place. My husband and I first discovered it when we were planning our small June wedding and searching for a location that was not only beautiful and peaceful, but would also handle almost everything for us. We worked with the owners, Marc, Marianne and Adam, and their amazing staff to create a wedding experience that far surpassed our expectations. They took care of the food, cake, photographer, and flowers; helped arrange the officiant; and provided recommendations for makeup, hair, and nails. I can't imagine a lovelier experience. We had such a wonderful time at the Orchard Inn when we were married, we wanted to come back when we actually had time to relax and enjoy the idyllic location. Last weekend, we did just that, and, again, everything was perfection. Our room was quaint, cozy, and overlooked the breathtaking mountains. We enjoyed delicious, healthy breakfasts each morning, explored the towns around the Inn (Saluda, Tryon, Hendersonville) in the afternoon, and ate one delicious dinner at the Inn (the other was at the wonderful nearby Azalea Bistro). We're already planning a trip back next fall and hope to make it an annual event.

Beautiful setting!!!
Kerri W.

We decided to splurge on a romantic dinner in a beautiful setting! The Orchard Inn is absolutely beautiful as you drive up the driveway! So we knew we were off to a great start! Once we entered, we immediately were greeted by Marc, the owner. Since we had arrived early, he suggested we get a glass of wine and partake in the complimentary appetizers. He showed us around the beautiful inn downstairs and after suggesting a delicious white and red wine for each of us, we relaxed on the veranda. The pics I attached are from there. The views are absolutely amazing and breathtaking! Since they weren't busy, we took our time and came inside after our 7:00 reservation. The prix fixe menu sounded delicious! I opted for the zucchini and basil soup while my husband ordered the cold cucumber soup. Both were delicious! We each received a mixed greens salad. Nothing special, but tasty! Now for the entrees . . . I ordered the crab cakes with roasted vegetables and my husband got the lamb chops with roasted vegetables. Since I don't eat meat but do eat seafood, the crab cakes were my only option. I do think a vegetarian pasta dish would've been great. I must admit I rarely order crab cakes as I don't like those that have lots of fillers! However, these were full of crab and had a crispy breadcrumb crust. My only complaint is they had way too much tarragon in them! At first I couldn't decide if it was cinnamon, nutmeg or tarragon as it seemed like it was competing with the crab flavor. My husband thought it was nutmeg but I decided tarragon. The chef/owner came up at the end of our dinner and we asked what the "surprise" spice was in the crab cake. I won - it was tarragon! But we didn't tell her it was overpowering. My husband liked his lamb chops and the minty sauce. We each got desserts - berry pie and chocolate torte. Both were good, I'm just not a big sweets person. But I assure you both were eaten and enjoyed! I highly recommend The Orchard Inn for a delicious romantic dinner! I wonder what the rooms look like there too?!?!

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Fantastic massages with Kendall and Debbie in a truly beautiful spot. We look forward to it every year.

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Lovely wedding venue and very good formal meal. Beautiful setting.

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Mark and Marianne were excellent hosts. Meals were great

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Awesome B&B, great views, great hosts, great food, nothing negative at all. I would highly recommend this place.

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“After brunch, Marc and Marianne, (the inn keepers) offered to give us a tour of the property.”

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We made our reservation more than two months in advance to celebrate our wedding elopement day, so…read morewe were excited for the experience. We arrived right at our reservation time, but were disappointed that we weren't seated at either of the two tables with the best view. Meanwhile, other couples who arrived later were seated at those premium tables. The restaurant serves hors d'oeuvres in the entry of the restaurant (inside the Inn) before dinner and gives guests the option to enjoy them before being seated. We weren't aware of this until we arrived, so the process felt a bit confusing and chose not to. For a fine dining restaurant, the food was average. My husband's steak was overcooked even though he ordered it medium rare, and the pasta dish looked and tasted like something we could have made at home. The cocktail selection was also fairly standard, but good. The highlights of the meal were the veal bourguignonne's carrots and the apple streusel dessert, which was the best course of the evening. The view and ambiance were breathtaking and easily deserve 5 stars. Unfortunately, the seating experience and food didn't live up to the setting, especially for such an important celebration.

I have been to this restaurant twice. My first experience was good not excellent food but…read moresatisfactory. My second visit I brought a friend from Florida and we had to send our steaks back. One steak which was given to my friend I tasted and had to spit it out it tasted rancid. The rest of the food was almost tasteless with the exception of the desserts. The waitress was wonderful and apologetic she replaced the steak dinners with the trout dinners however we had to wait an exceptionally long period of time for them and almost left before they arrived. They comped us $30 per dinner out of the prefix amount of $95. I will not be returning here nor will I recommend this restaurant again.

The Orchard Inn - bedbreakfast - Updated October 2026

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