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Woodlands: Down home country BBQ

Established in 1977 and located just minutes south the Blue Ridge Parkway on Highway 321 Bypass in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, The Woodlands Restaurant specializes in North Carolina Barbecue Pork and Ribs with great food and nightly entertainment.

The Woodland's Menu features barbecue beef, pork, chicken and ribs. They serve Home style Mexican food as well and is considered one of North Carolina's best Barbecue with the bonus of Wide screen T.V. in a family oriented, rustic atmosphere.

Favorite Dish: The fried apples sticks were great as I have never had them before.

BBQ plate mains are: ( and include Corn, Slaw, Baked Beans, Choice of Roll, Hot or Mild Cornbread):

Chopped Pork Barbecue
Sliced Pork Barbecue
Chopped Beef Barbecue
Woodlands Smoked Turkey
Barbecue Chicken 1/2
Barbecue Pork Ribs
Baby Back Ribs
Rib & Chicken Combo
"The Hog" (Includes Ribs, Chicken, Beef & Pork)
"Pig Out Special" (Just Enough for Two)

Sides include:
Cornbread,
Fries,
Curley Fries
Baked Beans
Corn, Slaw
"Woodlands Rice",
Hush Puppies

Address: 8304 Valley Blvd (HWY 321 Bypass), Blowing Rock, N

Comparison: about average

Directions: At the south end of town on the downhill side.

The Woodlands Barbecue Restaurant & Catering Service
8304 Valley Blvd (HWY 321 Bypass),
Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Phone: (828) 295-3651

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Barbecue

Website: http://www.woodlandsbbq.com/

Canyons: Food, drink, music and views!

This is a landmark restaurant for the area and caters to all sorts of customers from sports-bar types to college types to regular travelers. The building is over 100 years old and sits on a cliffside and has served many purposes over the years.

There is regularly scheduled music from well-known entertainers and there is an awesome Jazz Brunch every Sunday morning.

There is also indoor and outdoor dining with vistas overlooking the western North Carolina mountains.

A bonus is that is a free wi-fi hotspot and the restaurant is "green" environmentally.

Lunch and dinner are served daily from 11am until whenever and all items on the menu are available for dining in or to go.

Favorite Dish: Canyons offers a diverse menu ranging from classic burgers and sandwiches to Southwestern specialties and a range of platters.

There are many vegetarian itemss including a variety of soups and salads, a veggie burger topped with housemade sundried tomato spread, plus it has black beans and rice, burritos, chimichangas--all veggie.

The loaded nachos I had were incredibly big, tasty and filling. Definitely a dish to be shared by the table.

Also, try the special appetizer called the TUNA VOLCANO WHICH IS TUNA TARTAR TOSSED IN SOY GINGER, PEPPERS, CUCUMBERS, AND SCALLIONS OVER JASMINE RICE AND TOPPED WITH A WASABI CREAM SAUCE $8.95 .

Don't forget the 'Chocolate Enchilada'!

Address: 8960 Highway 321 Blowing Rock, N.C. 28605

Comparison: about average

Directions: US 321 on the downhill side and south of town

8960 Valley Boulevard (US Highway 321)
Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605

Phone: 828-295-7661

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

Website: http://www.canyonsbr.com/