High Country Christmas Dinner List NC High Country 2026 for Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Boone, Blowing Rock, West Jefferson, Wilkesboro NC.

Here is a list of restaurants serving "special" Christmas dinners on Christmas day in the NC High Country:

• Chetola Resort Christmas Eve Dinner
  Celebrate Christmas Eve at Timberlakes with specials made by Chef Adrian! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with delicious food and festive cheer. We're offering high-end specials curated by Chef Adrian, featuring mouthwatering dishes that capture the spirit of the season. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a festive gathering with friends and family, Timberlakes is the perfect place to celebrate Christmas Eve. Click HERE

• Appalachian Ski Mtn
  Cafeteria style traditional Christmas dinner.  Walk in from 1-9pm

• Christmas in the Manor: A Festive Christmas Eve Dining Experience
  This special holiday offering at Daingerfield’s at Westglow Luxury Spa & Resort in Blowing Rock, invites guests to enjoy a seasonal lunch or early dinner crafted by Executive Chef Michael Armes, blending classic Christmas comfort with refined mountain elegance. For Reservations, call (828) 295-1635 or press here to reserve your table.
  

• Switzerland Inn Christmas Day Buffet
  Enjoy a buffet from 4-9pm. $69pp.  Click HERE

Staying in a cabin or condo?  Pick up Christmas Dinner items from these local restaurants:

• Stick Boy Kitchen
  This local bakery provides freshly baked breads and pies to make your Christmas meal complete. Order online Click HERE
  
  
• Reid's Catering Co
  Offering a full Christmas dinner for pick-up Christmas Eve in Boone. To order, email [email protected]
  
  
• Cracker Barrel
  Offers complete Christmas meals for pick-up on Christmas Eve

Here are some family Christmas day activity ideas:

• Appalachian Ski Mtn
  Open on Christmas from 1-10pm for snowy family fun and dining! **Purchase your tickets online before Dec. 25th and recieve half price admission
  
  
• Beech Mtn Resort
  Open on Christmas from 12-10pm for skiing & snowboarding, dining
  
  
• Sugar Mtn Resort
  Open on Christmas from 11-10pm for skiing & snowboarding, dining
  
  
• Family Hikes
  The weather on Christmas will be perfect for outdoor adventure with temperatures in the 50's! Visit one of our area's state parks, including: Elk Knob State Park, Stone Mountain State Park or Rendezvous Mountain State Park.  The Moses Cone Manor trails on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Blowing Rock are also a great place to explore.
  
  
• Ben Long Frescoe Churches
  View the famed Ben Long Frescoes in Ashe County on Christmas Day.  View details HERE

Here is a list of restaurants open on Christmas -but not serving special menus:

• Bayou Smokehouse & Grill, Banner Elk
• Beech Mountain Resort 
• Sugar Mountain Resort
• Sorrentos, Banner Elk
• Mint Indian, Boone
• Moon Thai Sushi, Blowing Rock
• The Restaurant at Embers, Blowing Rock
• China Wok, Boone