True foodies know that a great dining experience is about much more than merely eating for sustenance. This unforgettable restaurant in North Carolina is a delightful dining option for all five of your senses. Take a look at the most stunning restaurant in North Carolina and see which of your senses this amazing restaurant may stimulate.

Canyon Kitchen at Lonesome Valley is located in a structure called Jennings Barn.

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Once inside, you’ll see it’s much more than a barn. Although you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that you DO get the whole raw wood, post and beam setting with a high roof line that has massive oak beams.

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But you also get open-air seating with doors that are opened in season to bring the outside in.

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You also get unhindered views of the sustainable gardens surrounding the eatery and the incredible sight of the surrounding mountains — you know, since you’re sitting in a real canyon.

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If you prefer, you can even sit outside for some immersion therapy dining in the wide open blissfulness of the scenery.

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The atmosphere at Canyon Kitchen is refined, yet relaxed. The surrounding grounds and the towering nearby mountains play a role in the serenity found within the location.

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On cool nights, arrive early to enjoy the massive outdoor fireplace and the views of the nearby mountain.

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The restaurant isn’t the only stunning thing you’ll find at Canyon Kitchen. The food is decidedly gorgeous as well as delectable.

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It’s easy to see why this restaurant was recently named on Open Table’s list of 100 Most Scenic Restaurants In America (2017). From the barn setting to the views and the wonderful all-around presentation, Canyon Kitchen is the most stunning restaurant in all of North Carolina.

Facebook/Canyon Kitchen at Lonesome Valley Canyon Kitchen is located 2.5 miles east of Cashiers at 150 Lonesome Valley, Cashiers, NC 28774. Open Seasonally: for dinner (5pm-9pm) from May to October. Reservations are recommended. Call (828)743-7967 or book online from their official website.

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Canyon Kitchen is located 2.5 miles east of Cashiers at 150 Lonesome Valley, Cashiers, NC 28774. Open Seasonally: for dinner (5pm-9pm) from May to October. Reservations are recommended. Call (828)743-7967 or book online from their official website.

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