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119 Ranch Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751
828-926-1401
Open Thursday through Monday for select meal services. See Resy page, linked above, for complete details. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.
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High cuisine has found a home in the High Country at Switchback, a world-class restaurant led by Chef Jeb Aldrich. The handcrafted menu features Appalachian favorites influenced by French techniques and flavored by locally grown produce. Paired with an exceptional wine collection curated by Advanced Sommelier and Wine Director, Cara De Lavallade, this is a meal and setting you won't soon forget.

Trained in critically acclaimed restaurants across the Southeast, Chef Jeb Aldrich honed his skills in Europe before joining his father in America at 4th & Swift, and later, Tiny Lou’s, among others. At Switchback, Aldrich has created an extraordinary ranch menu of Southern Appalachian fare with European Alpine influence.

Make a reservation today and dive into Switchback's extraordinary blend of regional ingredients and sophisticated culinary techniques. Your taste buds will thank you.

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    Unwind at the Hideout and enjoy wine pairings put together by on-site sommeliers. Take in beautiful views of the Smokies from the comfort of your seat in a rustic cellar.

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Perched on a mountaintop in the Smokies, Cataloochee Ranch is a Relais & Châteaux resort that mixes classic ranch fun with exceptional accommodations and cuisine. Spread across hundreds of acres along the southeastern border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the historic property’s breathtaking elevation, open balds, and mountain range views are complemented by classic comforts, humble hospitality, and hands-on, expert-led activities. Immerse yourself in the mountains with scenic horseback rides, guided hikes, and a treetop adventure course, or try your hand at traditional ranch crafts in the Barn Studio. Featuring eleven rustic cabins to accommodate parties of up to 8 guests, with expansion to the Silverbell Lodge and an on-site spa still to come. Venue seating is available to accommodate parties of less than 100. Both lodging and non-lodging guests are invited to reserve a table at Cataloochee Ranch's world-class restaurant, Switchback. Due to continued construction on the property, the Ranch is currently open for lodging from Thursday to Monday. The community is also invited to visit the Ranch for an adventure on Wednesdays or Thursdays.

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