Why the Stoney Knob Cafe is my favorite.
June 19th, 2008 categories: Restaurant Reviews
 
   
The Stoney Knob Cafe may be in Weaverville, but when I eat there I am anywhere but in Weaverville! This fabulous place is exotic, American, Greek, and European, all in one! I’ve dined there many times with my family and friends and have NEVER been disappointed.Â
Being of French and German descent, seeking out exceptional food is always fun, especially with my daughter, a pastry chef in her own right and graduate of the New England Culinary Institute. We are a family that likes to share different tastes and textures when we happen on to a good restaurant, always making sure we get different meals so that we can sample.  I’ve done a good bit of traveling from Europe to Australia and to several Caribbean Islands, sampling as much of their food offerings as possible. Through this experience, my opinion is that the Stoney Knob Cafe seems to have embodied a world-wide class cuisine that rivals any famous restaurant I’ve been to, and with enough variety that anyone could enjoy themselves. Â
This is the restaurant we always go to for special occasions, and this time was for Father’s Day lunch. I called in advance to see if there was availability, and pleasantly surprised that it was first come-first served, and yes there were tables available. We were placed in a front booth, perfect placement to watch all the comings & goings on. I’m especially fond of the booths, each one has a unique mini-chandelier that adds a special touch. Â
 As long as they had tomatos, Gary (my hubby) ordered the Black Angus burger and fries. Just the other day he was in the drive-up line at Burger King to grab a quick meal, since they weren’t putting tomatos on the burger(salmonella scare), he left the line saying “I’m not paying for a burger without tomato”! Okee Dokee, so Stoney Knob Cafe made the grade in that catagory . . . I opted for the lamb gyro and greek marinated cucumbers. My meal was delicious in every way! The lamb was tender, the pita bread was warm and buttery, the cucumbers were crisp with a light dressing. Cold drinks are served in an aluminum type glass, which seems to keep drinks colder longer, and it reminds me of my childhood when we used similiar, indestructable aluminum glasses. I also want to mention how good the coffee is here. It’s a very rich, Costa Rican-Sumatran blend, freshly ground. You always want more than one cup!
Gary’s angus burger was nice and thick, crusty on the outside and medium on the inside, served on a kaiser roll and nice amount of fries, he gave it a thumbs up!
Although this was just a lunch review, the dinners here are all very special and one should never be rushed in order to savor what’s plated before you. For the exceptional quality of food you’ll find the pricing is very reasonable. For lunch, the price range is $6.50 to $10.50 for any of their wraps, burgers, entrees or panini’s. Dinner entrees range $12 to $28. They also offer a Sunday Brunch. Click on the link above to visit their website and menus.
Located at 337 Merrimon Ave, Weaverville. This Restaurant is gourmet heaven for me!
The Wild Mushroom Ravioli is a favorite of mine. Had you ever visited before they added the porch and Mediterranean Room, when it was just a small little diner? What a transformation!
AM,
I’ve only known the Stoney Knob as it is today. Very interesting and eclectic isn’t it? I’ll check out the Wild Mushroom Ravioli very soon . . .
Sandy