Restaurant in Rutherford, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Denny's Restaurant

Restaurant

Spindale, NC

Denny's is a 24-hour diner in The Dalles offering breakfast dishes, pickup, delivery, and catering.

  • 24-hour breakfast dining
  • omelettes, waffles, French toast, or steak-and-eggs meals
  • pickup or delivery in The Dalles

On Main

Restaurant

Spindale, NC

On Main combines a restaurant, coffee shop, and bar in one Spindale dining area with a pet-friendly courtyard and 20-40-person event venue.

  • All-day dining and drinks
  • Coffee, tea, cappuccino, or mushroom coffee
  • Beer, wine, or mocktail outings

The Coop

Restaurant

Spindale, NC

The Gardens

Restaurant

Lake Lure, NC

Legends on the Lake is an on-property dining option at Rumbling Bald's Lake Lure mountain resort.

  • Dining during a Rumbling Bald resort stay

Chili's Grill & Bar

Restaurant

Forest City, NC

Chili's offers burgers, fajitas, ribs, pasta, steaks, kids meals, and party platters through online ordering.

  • groups seeking varied American restaurant menu options
  • parties ordering appetizers, mains, desserts, and beverages together
  • My Chili's members seeking free chips and salsa with qualifying purchases

Scouts' Table

Restaurant

Bostic, NC

Jellystone Park Golden Valley offers RV and seasonal camping across 600+ acres with a Blue Ridge Mountain Coaster and extensive family attractions.

  • families seeking RV camping with on-site activities
  • seasonal RV campers wanting flexible come-and-go access
  • campers wanting access to pools, water attractions, mini golf, hiking, and a mountain coaster

Grey Hawk Bar & Grill

Restaurant

Lake Lure, NC

Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens offers pet-friendly cocktails, craft beer, weekend live music, and reservations for dining or drinks in Lake Lure.

  • Pet owners seeking dining with their pets
  • Cocktails featuring garden herbs
  • Weekend drinks with live music

The Highlands Kitchen + Bar

Restaurant

chimney rock, NC

The Highlands Kitchen + Bar serves sustainable seafood, dedicated vegan and gluten-free options, and craft cocktails at its Lake Lure location.

  • Lake Lure dining with Broad River and mountain views
  • Diners seeking sustainable seafood
  • Groups needing vegan or vegetarian menu options

B's Place

Restaurant

Rutherfordton, NC

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FAQ

Which Rutherford County restaurants have vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free options?

The Highlands Kitchen + Bar publishes dedicated vegan and vegetarian menus as well as a gluten-free menu. Its dinner menu also highlights sustainable seafood, local meats, and fresh vegetables.

Where can I eat with my dog near Lake Lure?

Grey Hawk Bar & Grill offers pet-friendly dining, and On Main has a pet-friendly courtyard.

Which restaurants accommodate private events in Rutherford County?

On Main lists private events for 20–40 guests. Grey Hawk Bar & Grill offers private dinners and casual wedding receptions.

Where can I get brunch and cocktails near Lake Lure?

The Highlands Kitchen + Bar offers brunch with craft cocktails, while Grey Hawk Bar & Grill serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday and features garden-herb cocktails.

Do these restaurants take reservations?

Grey Hawk Bar & Grill lists reservations for full food service and cocktail- or drink-only visits. The available information does not specify reservation policies for the other listed restaurants.