After enjoying the Yadkin Valley wineries or hiking the trails, we love to gobble up delicious bites from these Elkin restaurants. For a smaller town, the dining options here are impressive!
Elkin’s food scene ranks pretty well against anywhere else in North Carolina. Try one of these Elkin restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and we think you’ll agree.
After allowing our bellies to rest after thorough research, we’ve created this guide with our favorite restaurants in Elkin’s downtown and a few others scattered around. We’ve also included a map to help you visually plan your meals around town.
If you’re hungry (I mean, ready), follow along through our favorite places to eat in Elkin, North Carolina. Here is what we will be covering before digging into each restaurant:
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List of the Best Restaurants in Elkin
These restaurants in Elkin are listed in alphabetical order and do not reflect our ranking.
Map of Elkin Restaurants (and More!)
You can visually travel to each restaurant with our Central North Carolina Map or continue reading about one of our favorite places to eat in this fantastic small town.
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Restaurants in Elkin (and Why You Should Visit!)
You’ve seen our list and how to find each of these delicious eateries. Now it’s time to share our thoughts about these amazing places to eat in Elkin.
Angry Troll Brewing
Address: 222 E Main St, Elkin, NC
Angry Troll Brewing’s Website
You may know Angry Troll Brewing as one of Elkin’s must-visit breweries, but their food is also worth a try!
The restaurant was built in a renovated warehouse on Main Street by a troll whose bridge was destroyed. But, as they say, you start a brewery when life tears down your bridge!
Angry Troll is an excellent spot for lunch or dinner, with its menu comprising nachos, wings, burgers, and pizzas. All their food pair nicely with one of their beers.
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Creamy Dayz at River and Trails Emporium
Address: 112 E Main St, Elkin, NC
Creamy Dayz’s Facebook Page
Creamy Days sits in the back of River and Trails Emporium. They have enough power-packed flavors to impress any child or child at heart. I’ll be back for a scoop or two of Elkin Pothole.Â
El Ahorro Mexican Restaurant
Address: 1019 N Bridge St., Elkin, NC
El Ahorro has the highest ratings and reviews of all the Mexican restaurants in Elkin.
And it’s a great restaurant to visit if you are trying to save some money on your trip. El Ahoro offers a range of delicious Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes.
The Mexican restaurant is open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm every day, except on Wednesdays, when they close at 4:00 pm.
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Elkin Creek Vineyard
Address: 318 Elkin Creek Mill Rdt, Elkin, NC
Elkin Creek’s Website
For a personalized and intimate dining experience, come out to Elkin Creek Vineyard for their wood-fired pizza. The vineyard cooks thirty made-to-order pizzas every Sunday for visitors to enjoy with a glass of wine.
Eating here currently requires a reservation, so email info@elkincreek.com to guarantee your place!
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Embers Eclectic Pub
Address: 106 East Main St, Elkin, NC
Embers Eclectic Pub’s Facebook Page
Embers is a fun addition to downtown Elkin, starting with its lineup of craft cocktails, beer, and wine.
Pair that with an often-changing food menu, and you’ve got another winner in this wonderful town!
Harry’s Place
Address: 135 Front St #118, Elkin, NC
Harry’s Place’s Facebook Page
This spot is the go-to for any self-respecting southern food lover. Harry’s Place has been operating since the 1950s, keeping the community happy with its quality fried chicken.
Be sure to check the menu to see what’s offered each day.
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Mazzini’s Italian Restaurant
Address: 1521 N Bridge St, Elkin, NC
Mazzini’s Italian Restaurant’s Website
You can’t go wrong with Mazzini’s Italian Restaurant for authentic and handmade Italian food. Their mouthwatering menu consists of pizza, pasta, calzones, stromboli, wings, and more–you won’t know what to get!
The taco grilled chicken salad, chicken alfredo, and steak stromboli pasta are a few tasty options. As you can see, there is something for everyone here.
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Prime Thai Restaurant
Address: 642 N Bridge St, Elkin, NC
Prime Thai’s Website
Get some of Elkin’s most delicious Asian cuisine at Prime Thai Restaurant. Their Asian fusion menu is extensive, featuring dishes like teriyaki, chili paste duck, Thai sesame chicken, and curry. Experiment with some new and exciting food here!
Prime Thai is closed all day on Mondays and every day from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. However, they open for lunch and dinner for the rest of the week and the weekend.
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Royall’s BBQ & Grill
Address: 128 West Main Street, Elkin, NC
Royall’s BBQ & Grill’s Website
Housed in a former drugstore and soda shop, Royall’s BBQ & Grill serves up Southern barbecue, smash burgers, hot dogs, and more. By “more,” I truly mean it!
You could spend weeks going through the menu here and still have work to do. You can’t go wrong at Royall’s, but we’ll say that a Smoked Pork Sandwich and some crinkle-cut fries are an excellent way to start!
Six28 House
Address: 628 Elk Spur St, Elkin, NC
Six28 House’s Website
Six28 House is unlike any others on this list as it’s an inn first and Elkin restaurant second. But, if you’re lucky enough to stay here, their breakfast is one of the most delicious you’ll ever have!
Built in the 1920s, Six28 House has changed ownership seven times, and the current owners, Keith and Holly, are the first to operate it as a bed and breakfast. Keith has an impressive background in the culinary arts, having cooked at some upscale restaurants in Raleigh and other cities.
He prepares an incredible breakfast every morning for the guests. We really can’t recommend Six28 House and their breakfast enough!
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Southern on Main
Address: 102 E Main St, Elkin, NC
Southern on Main’s Website
Southern on Main offers a classy and upscale dining experience. We think it’s one of the best restaurants in Elkin because it celebrates the South’s traditions and authentic hospitality.
You’ll feel part of the family while enjoying their steamed mussels, grilled steaks, and local fish. Additionally, Southern on Main is one of those places where you can try the elusive sonker, a pie-like dessert native to Surry County.
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Speedy Chef
Address: 685 N Bridge St, Elkin, NC
Speedy Chef’s Facebook Page
This cozy joint outside Elkin downtown has some of the best diner food. Speedy Chef has prided itself on serving the best breakfast biscuits in the Yadkin Valley since 1968. You’ll have to go in and try their biscuits for yourself!
Their menu also covers everything from breakfast to dinner. So stop by for pancakes, burgers, hot dogs, fries, and more.
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The Yellow Door Café
Address: 280 Standard St, Elkin, NC
The Yellow Door Cafe’s Website
The Yellow Door Café is Elkin’s newest brunch spot and first boutique restaurant. The Liberty Catering Company owns this classy café; the staff’s combined culinary experience makes for a great, French-inspired menu.
Dine like a Parisian with a crostini sampler, mini croissants, quiche Lorraine, and chicken and waffles. The Yellow Door is a fun boutique for those with daring palates!
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After-Dinner Cocktails at Fruition
Address: 222 E Main St, Elkin, NC
Fruition’s Facebook Page
You can grab a drink at a few places in Elkin, but we think you should start at Fruition. You’ll understand our suggestion if you like cocktails, a nice selection of alcohol, and canned beer.
They can make anything you want, but experts created Fruition’s drink menu. So just leave it to them, unless you think you know better.
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Which of these Elkin Restaurants Will You Visit First?
We hope you’re ready for more than a few meals at these restaurants in Elkin. They’re at the top of our list for a reason, and we can’t wait to revisit these menus for more amazing food experiences.
Are you familiar with Elkin’s food scene? We’d love to know which places you enjoy for meals out.
If you haven’t visited before, we’d love to know which of these restaurants you will visit first. So let us know here in the comments or by email.
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More Things to Do in Elkin (and Nearby!)
Beyond these fabulous restaurants in Elkin, we have travel guides to help you explore Elkin and its surroundings in Surry and Wilkes counties, and beyond!
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North Carolina Trail Days in Elkin is one of the area’s most popular events. Our guide shares how you can enjoy it, too!
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