Where to Eat at Biltmore Estate: Tips from an Annual Passholder

No visit to Biltmore Estate would be complete without trying some of the amazing dining options. If you’re wondering where to eat at Biltmore, these are our picks for the best Biltmore restaurants for breakfast, lunch, dinner, plus snacks and dessert based on our experiences visiting the Estate as annual passholders. Whether you’re spending one day at Biltmore or planning a weekend getaway, there are plenty of great places to eat across the property.

Deerpark Restaurant exterior at Biltmore Estate

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Best Breakfast: The Dining Room

Location: Inn on Biltmore Estate | $$$ – $$$$ | Reservations strongly recommended

You simply cannot beat the breakfast at the four-star Dining Room at the Inn on Biltmore Estate. When it’s offered, it’s worth making a trip to The Dining Room to partake in the breakfast buffet.

I’m just going to take a small detour to tell you that you really need to consider making your trip to Biltmore an overnight or weekend stay. The Inn is amazing.

For more information, read my full review of The Inn on Biltmore Estate.

Plate of breakfast food on a table in The Dining Room at the Inn on Biltmore Estate — *The Dining Room at The Inn on Biltmore Estate is one of the best Biltmore restaurants. Photo: Plan, Ready, Go.*

We also think that The Dining Room offers the best coffee on the Estate. It’s the perfect place to fuel up before spending a day exploring the House or the walking/hiking trails.

Tip: Request a table by one of the windows offering beautiful views of the surrounding hills or a cozy and romantic table in front of the fireplace.

The Dining Room has a suggested dress code of resort casual for breakfast. Resort elegant/cocktail attire is recommended for dinner.

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Best Lunch: The Stable Café

Location: Biltmore House & Gardens (off the Stable Courtyard) | $$ – $$$ | Reservations strongly recommended

Our current favorite lunch at Biltmore is The Stable Café. It’s located in the stables off the courtyard area at the House.

The Stable Café is known for its great burgers and barbecue. And yes, it was the Estate stable once upon a time. In fact, you can eat in booths that are converted from horse stalls!

Because of its proximity to Biltmore House, it gets quite busy at lunchtime, so definitely make reservations if you plan to eat there; otherwise, you’ll want to arrive as close to opening as possible.

Lunch food on a wooden table at The Stable Cafe at Biltmore Estate — *The Stable Cafe is a great Biltmore dining option. And it’s a convenient stop after you tour the House. Photo: Plan, Ready, Go.*

Best Quick Casual Lunch: The Courtyard Market

Location: Biltmore House & Gardens (Stable Courtyard) | $$ | No reservations

Don’t have time for a table service meal or want to grab a quick lunch on a budget? Then we recommend The Courtyard Market. It’s a great place to grab a quick bite that’s not fast food.

The menu is not extensive, but they do change it up periodically. In the case of inclement weather, the Courtyard Market may be closed.

Best Dinner: The Bistro

Location: Antler Hill Village & Winery | $$$ | Reservations strongly recommended

The best single meal we’ve ever had at Biltmore Estate was an anniversary dinner at The Bistro. The service, the food, everything was perfect. 10/10 dentists would recommend.

Enjoy seasonal and local/regional dishes with outstanding service at The Bistro at Biltmore Estate Winery. Start with the artisan cheese plate. Trust me.

Steak and broccolini on a white plate at The Bistro at Biltmore Estate Winery — *The Bistro is our favorite Biltmore Estate restaurant for dinner. Photo: Plan, Ready, Go.*

Honorable Mention: Cedric’s Tavern

Location: Antler Hill Village & Winery | $$ – $$$ | Reservations strongly recommended

Cedric’s Tavern is a great choice. You’ll enjoy “global pub fare” in a cozy pub atmosphere with outstanding service. They also have great salads and hearty small plates. In fact, I’ve even made a dinner out of these items and had to share them because there was so much food!

We also love the housemade pickles here. So good!

Snack/Dessert Stop: The Creamery

Location: Antler Hill Village & Winery | $ | No reservations

Once you’ve explored Biltmore House and walked the gardens, you’ll probably be ready for a little snack. We usually head to The Creamery at Antler Hill Village. Hubby loves their ice cream, and I adore their cinnamon rolls. It’s a great place to take a breather and even just get a quick cup of coffee and do a little people-watching.

Lines can get long here, and seating is a bit limited if you’re looking to escape the weather, but don’t let that deter you.

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Robert Harris says:

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Great choice of restaurants, Darcy! The buttermilk mashed potatoes at Deerpark Restaurant is delicious. I would also like to add Fig Bistro restaurant to the list that features New American and French cuisine. You can’t resist diving into their unbelievable risotto. And yes, you have to end the meal with Fuji apple tart.