Waightstill Avery
Waightstills Restaurant & Tavern was founded with a deep appreciation for history, hospitality, and the enduring spirit of North Carolina’s High Country. Named in honor of Waightstill Avery—North Carolina’s first Attorney General and the namesake of Avery County—the restaurant was created as a place where tradition meets community. From its earliest days, the vision was simple: to offer a welcoming space where locals, families, and travelers could gather around good food, a crackling fire, and heartfelt conversation. The tavern echoed the timeless charm of an old English pub, while the restaurant offered a more refined dining experience. Together, they formed a unique destination that honored the past while serving the present.
Small Bites
Wings
Choice of wing sauce: Buffalo, BBQ, Asian Ginger, Parmesan Garlic, Sweet Thai Chili, No Sauce (Naked)
$ 8.95
Sausage Balls (6)
with a stone ground mustard sauce.
$6.95
Cornbread with Honey
served with honey soughum butter
$ 6.95
Sliders (2)
Choice of meat: BBQ, Chicken, or Hamburger. Served with fries.
$ 9.95
Appalachian Sampler Platter (3)
$ 16.95
Chili Cheese Fries Basket
$ 10.95
French Fries Basket
$ 16.99
Onion Rings Basket
$ 9.99
Hushpuppies Basket
$ 10.99
Fried Pickles Basket
$ 9.99
Pimento Cheeese Skillet
$ 9.99
Extra Sauces or Dressing
$ 1.00
Tavern Menu Entrees
Leftover Lunch Special
Leftover Lunch Special…until it runs out!
$ 14.95
Fish n Chips
Served with coleslaw and mailt vinegar.
$17.95
Steak Frites
Sirloin or Tenderloin steak cooked to order, cut to bite size with side of fries.
$ 19.95
Chicken Sandwich
Chocie of honey mustard, BBQ or garlic aioli. Choice of grilled or fried chicken served with coleslaw, lettuce, tomato, onion with side of fries.
Add Cheese: $1.00
Add Bacon: $2.00
$ 9.99
Steakburger
$ 16.95
Fall Harvest Salad
$ 10.95
Extra Sauces or Dressing
$ 1.00
Beer & Wine
Blue Moon
$ 6.00
Miller Lite
$5.00
Miller High Life
$ 5.00
Corona Extra
$ 5.00
Coors Banquet
$ 5.00
Coors Light
$ 5.00
Pinot Noir - Red
$ 7.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Red
Glass
$ 7.00
Pinot Grigio - White
Glass
$ 6.00
Sauvignon Blanc - White
Glass
$ 6.00
Tavern Photo Gallery
Hours of Operation
Mon – 11am-9pm
Tue – 11am-9pm
Wed –11am-9pm
Thur –11am-9pm
Fri –11am-9pm
Sat – 7am-9pm
Sun – 7am-9pm
Breakfast Hours
Sat-Sun
7am – 3pm
Lunch & Dinner Only
Monday – Friday
Dinner Hours
4pm-9pm
Tavern Hours
4pm-9pm
Location & Directions
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