Restaurants

FINE DINING

Knollwood House recommends the following independently owned restaurants. We are pleased to answer any questions and make reservations for some of the Sandhills’ finest restaurants.

Ashten’s – (Southern Pines) Ashten’s Chef is also its’ owner…Ashley Van Camp.Ashley’s style is traditional but with a twist. “We love to take classics and play with them. We are not bound to any certain type of cuisine. Our menu is globally inspired. We play with Japanese, Italian, English, and Indian food, just to name a few. We make it our own by putting our own southern spin on it. We do a lot of experimenting…it’s fun for us and delicious for you!” Ashten’s was first opened in 1997 by sisters Ashley and Quinten Van Camp. The original concept was to be comfortable yet elegant, like an old English manor house. The crest, which hangs over the door to the Pub, has a Lion and a Unicorn fighting over a crown roast with “not new things but in new ways” written in Latin. This crest is what Ashten’s is all about. Traditional but with a twist, We love to take classics and play with them so we do a lot of experimenting! We call it “global cuisine from a southern perspective!”	Shuckers Oyster Bar – (Southern Pines) fresh seafood in a casual, “island” atmosphere. Enjoy fresh seafood and cold drinks either indoors in their coastal theme bar and dining room or outside on the patio.
Beefeater’s – (Southern Pines) famous for prime rib and a never-ending salad bar. Great steaks, chicken and seafood options as well.	Table on the Green – (Southern Pines) Chef Vichai Phasukkan presents an international flair to American cuisine, along with a wonderful Thai menu.
Chef Warren’s – (Southern Pines) “A Southern Pines Bistro” owned by Warren and Marianne Lewis.Chef Warren’s is a member of the Sandhills Farmers to Chefs Co-operative, Sustainable Sandhills and the new Moore County “Food Group”. In the spring and summer Marianne provides a large portion of the vegetables and herbs used at Chef Warren’s from their own “urban farm” here in Southern Pines. “…a hometown mom-and-pop bistro with international flair. Here you can count on a warm welcome from the proprietors and much more-world-class food that meets the high expectations of a sophisticated clientele…” – Moreton Neal (Metro Magazine)	Ten Ya – In Japanese, Ten-Ya means to hit target…and Ten-Ya in the heart of the Village of Pinehurst certainly is on target!Traditional Japanese, sushi, hibachi, a great wine list…everything you would want in a high quality Japanese restaurant.
Coach Light Trattoria – (Southern Pines) Italian dishes from northern regions of Bologna and Rome, and the southern regions of Paloma and Sicily.	Theo’s Taverna – (Pinehurst) brilliant Mediterranean – Greek cuisine and a wonderful outdoor patio right in the heart of the Village of Pinehurst
Elliott’s On Linden – (Pinehurst) “Eclectic Cuisine, European Technique and Southern Hospitality come together to offer a true gem in Pinehurst.”The inspired chefs at Elliott’s constantly balance cutting-edge flavors with traditional technique to offer up a product that is at once worldly and regional, flavorful and balanced, jazzy and traditional. The wine list and adjacent wine store is exceptional under the direction of wine manager Thaddeus Braun. Tad regularly hosts tastings and is available to help select the perfect bottle of wine to take home and savor at a later date.	Wolcott’s – (Southern Pines) A “New England Bistro”… fresh ingredients, a passionate chef and a great setting!Simply delectable…the quality of product and preparation are always a priority at Wolcott’s. Scott and Patti Wolcott are committed to providing excellent food and wine in a comfortable atmosphere. They love what they do and it shows. Wolcott’s new “Just a Taste” options let you sample some of Chef Scott’s amazing entrees. Great for appetizers, lunch or creating your own mix-n-match menu! Enjoy some exceptional food and fabulous boutique wines in the intimacy of the dining room or in the open air on the dogwood-canopied deck.
Ironwood Cafe – (Southern Pines) The Ironwood is a great place to dine for all occasions. Sit on the patio under the Magnolia Tree and enjoy the water fountain with flames. Or dine inside and be part of the synergy created by our open kitchen and energetic staff.Our restaurant is simply described as casual fine dining. Casual attire is fine. For your special occasions our menu has creative dishes and great steaks or for just a casual meal we offer light bites that are quick and easy. Our signature steaks are corn-fed for flavor, aged a minimum of six weeks for tenderness, hand-cut by myself then cooked to your liking by one of our experienced chefs. Stop in and try our Potato Crusted Sea Bass, Lump Crab Cakes, or our Cafe Burger made from ground top sirloin.
The Sly Fox Pub – a true re-creation of an English public house in downtown Southern Pines! – The Sly Fox Pub opened in June 2010. It is the vision and creation of Chef Mark Elliott, a native of England and the proprietor of the ever popular Elliott’s on Linden in Pinehurst. The Sly Fox Pub is a faithful re-creation of the perfect English public house for the masses. What sets the Sly Fox apart from a typical pub is the focus on food and the embracing of the gastro pub movement that is taking hold across the Pond. An emphasis is placed on traditional foods from the UK along with influences from other gastronomically significant regions of Europe, most notably France and the Mediterranean region. As with any great pub, the Sly Fox offers an always changing selection of beers on their twelve tap system and a vast array of beer by the bottle. You can partake of your favorite beverage or meal in several different dining settings within the pub, or you can enjoy the outdoors in the beautifully landscaped beer garden patio complete with pergolas and a soothing water feature.
195 American Fusion Cuisine – (Southern Pines) the art of combining the freshest flavors from several cuisines (such as Asian, Indian and Southwestern) to achieve an absolutely irresistible result!