Before summer slips by, plan a visit to these seven incredible North Carolina restaurants. From patio dining to ice cream, they’ll make summer complete. We love these restaurants so much that we’ve already featured them! At the end of each description, you’ll find a link that will take you to the feature article with more photos and details.

  1. Sunni Sky’s Homemade Ice Cream, Angier

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Jocelyn Y./Yelp This unassuming little place in Angier is often packed during summer months, but the wait in line is worth it. With 120 flavors to explore, you’ll want to visit soon - it’s only open from March through December. Click here to read our article.

  1. Beachside Bistro, Sea Ranch Resort on Kill Devil Hills

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Jim B./Yelp What’s better than fresh seafood? Fresh seafood just steps away from the ocean! Dine on the deck at Beachside Bistro for incredible ocean views, and delicious seafood. Click here to read our article.

  1. Bahama Breeze, Raleigh

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Charda H./Yelp Nothing makes you love the balmy summer months more than a tropical-themed restaurant. Whether you want chilly cocktails served up in pineapples or fresh, Caribbean-style seafood, this is the place for you. Click here to read our article.

  1. Maple View Farm, Hillsborough

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Joe B./Yelp For a true “cow to cone” experience, head to Maple View Farm. The homemade ice cream here is made from the cream of the cows you’ll see grazing in the fields. Creative flavors made in small batches make this ice cream truly incredible. Click here to read our article.

  1. JOLO Winery & Vineyards, Pilot Mountain

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JOLO Winery & Vineyards/Facebook The award-winning wines here pair nicely with the food at the onsite restaurant. You’ll love this beautiful place with it view of Pilot Mountain! Click here to read our article.

  1. Gideon Ridge, Blowing Rock

Gideon Ridge

management/Tripadvisor You definitely want to get some patio dining in before the summer’s over, and Gideon Ridge is one of the most beautiful places for it. The food is incredible, and the setting is definitely romantic. Click here to read our article.

  1. Vue 1913 at Grove Park Inn, Asheville

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Tim P./Yelp For fine dining with a spectacular view, visit Vue 1913 at Grove Park Inn. This elegant restaurant is perfect for a special night out, and the mountain setting is to die for. Click here to read our article.

What’s your favorite spot for summer dining? Share your faves in the comments for our readers!

Sunni Sky’s Homemade Ice Cream/Facebook

Jocelyn Y./Yelp

This unassuming little place in Angier is often packed during summer months, but the wait in line is worth it. With 120 flavors to explore, you’ll want to visit soon - it’s only open from March through December. Click here to read our article.

Jim B./Yelp

What’s better than fresh seafood? Fresh seafood just steps away from the ocean! Dine on the deck at Beachside Bistro for incredible ocean views, and delicious seafood. Click here to read our article.

Flynn R./Yelp

Charda H./Yelp

Nothing makes you love the balmy summer months more than a tropical-themed restaurant. Whether you want chilly cocktails served up in pineapples or fresh, Caribbean-style seafood, this is the place for you. Click here to read our article.

Messer K./Yelp

Joe B./Yelp

For a true “cow to cone” experience, head to Maple View Farm. The homemade ice cream here is made from the cream of the cows you’ll see grazing in the fields. Creative flavors made in small batches make this ice cream truly incredible. Click here to read our article.

management/Tripadvisor

JOLO Winery & Vineyards/Facebook

The award-winning wines here pair nicely with the food at the onsite restaurant. You’ll love this beautiful place with it view of Pilot Mountain! Click here to read our article.

Gideon Ridge

You definitely want to get some patio dining in before the summer’s over, and Gideon Ridge is one of the most beautiful places for it. The food is incredible, and the setting is definitely romantic. Click here to read our article.

Omni Hotels/Grove Park Inn

Tim P./Yelp

For fine dining with a spectacular view, visit Vue 1913 at Grove Park Inn. This elegant restaurant is perfect for a special night out, and the mountain setting is to die for. Click here to read our article.

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