No one loves home cookin' more than North Carolinians, and this little roadside restaurant in the middle of nowhere has the right recipe for some of the best home-cooked meals in this part of the state.
If you've never heard of HillBilly Hideaway, then you're not alone. It's a secret the locals would prefer to keep to themselves, and for good reason. Take a look:
This unassuming cabin restaurant opened in 1977 and dishes up their amazing southern food on the weekends. Inside, the log cabin walls and casual decor make this a cozy dining experience.
Their appearance isn't the only thing that makes them so unique. Their serving style is like a rolling buffet.
They bring all of their delicious food to you, on carts, and you just select what you want. Pricing is structured in an all-you-can-eat fashion, so... eat all you can, they'll make more!
So far we've only shown you empty tables in an otherwise always filled restaurant. As you can imagine, this kitschy little eatery stays busy.
You'll love the come-as-you-are nature of the HillBilly Hideaway.
Over the years, HillBilly Hideaway has expanded their little roadside niche to include two other buildings. Shown below is the restaurant.
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Across the parking lot is a gift shop as well as a music hall, where, on Friday nights, you can enjoy live country, bluegrass and gospel music. It's complimentary if you eat at HillBilly Hideaway first.
Ready to include this local's secret restaurant in your plans asap?
Let's go!
HillBilly Hideaway is located at 4375 Pine Hall Rd., Walnut Cove, NC 27052. They're open three days a week: Friday and Saturday 4:00 p.m .to 9:00 p.m. and with seasonal hours on Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. March through October, and 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. November through February.
All-you-can-eat lunch and dinner prices are: adults (12+) $17.75 (plus tax), children (4-11) half price, kids 3 and under are free. Dessert is an extra $4. All you can eat breakfast prices are: adults (12+) $14.75 (plus tax); children (4-11) half price; kids 3 and under are free. Want to know exactly what's on that rolling cart buffet? You can check out the menu at this link on the official website for HillBilly Hideaway. Bring cash.
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