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The interior of The Bluffs Restaurant after renovations. Date
Saturday, August 22, 2020 (All day)Location
Update (August 18, 2020): Please note new hours of operation
Blue Ridge Parkway travelers can once again enjoy a home-style meal at The Bluffs Restaurant at Doughton Park beginning Saturday, August 22. The beloved former coffee shop at milepost 241 on the Parkway is reopening a decade after closing its doors. On opening day, guests will be welcome for special hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., then shift to a schedule of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
Diners can expect old favorites on the menu, including fried chicken, ham biscuits, and berry cobblers, along with new recipes created by operators Shana Whitehead and Bill Heath, owners of Muddy Creek Café and Music Hall in Sparta and Winston-Salem. Wine and beer will also be available.
There will be a lot of activity at the restaurant leading up to the reopening, as the staff receives training. Passersby are asked to postpone visits until the official opening date or later. This season, outdoor dining will be available in front of the building as indoor capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions.
Due to the restrictions on large gatherings, the Foundation is delaying any plans for a grand opening celebration at this time. Please know we are thankful to each and every donor and organization who has made this project possible.
We'll see you at The Bluffs soon!
To learn more, visit BluffsRestaurant.org.