In Southern Pines

Restaurant 195
Location: Bell Avenue
Phone: (910) 692-7110

A surprising and eclectic array of delicious dishes are on the menu of this elegant, fine dining restaurant that also offers an extensive wine list to complement your meal.

Bonefish Grill

Chef Warren's
Location: 215 Northeast Broad St.
Phone: (910) 692-5240

A cozy French style bistro that offers an eclectic, mouthwatering menu that includes dishes such as grilled flat iron steak, basil braised Mahi Mahi crab, Cajun dusted medallions and stir fried breast of Long Island duckling.

Raffaele's
Location: 1550 US Highway 1 South
Phone: (910) 692-1952

Enjoy great Southern Italian cooking at this restaurant that features appetizers and traditional entrées on the menu such as stuffed mushrooms and spaghetti with Italian sausage or meatballs. An extensive wine list is available to complement your meal.

Squire's Pub
Location: 1720 US Highway 1 South
Phone: (910) 695-1161

Popular with locals, tourists and touring golf players, this English style pub features over 40 taps hanging from the walls, most from England, and serves a traditional pub style menu complemented by a large selection of beer, ales and wines.

In Pinehurst

Elliott's On Linden
Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Cuisine: American, Fusion/Eclectic, Southern
Location: Highway 5
Price: $31 to $50
Web site: www.elliottsonlinden.com
E-mail: mark@elliottsonlinden.com
Phone: (910) 215-0775

Chef Mark Elliott & his talented team bring flavors from all over the world together in a fashion that can only be described as art. Unconventional combinations fused with classic cuisine are the standard at Pinehurst's favorite restaurant. Local art, bright hardwood floors and the multi-colored décor lend themselves perfectly to an unforgettable dining experience. Freshness and quality are key components in every dish. Guests are treated to an eclectic menu with ingredients sourced from the four corners of the earth. The menu continuously evolves offering the best of the season's bounty. The Calamari is regularly described as "the best I have ever eaten." Teeming with a life of its own, the progressive wine list features everything from the anticipated to the esoteric. An abundance of wines available by the glass provides ample opportunities to discover a new favorite every time. Mark and his extraordinary team invite you to discover what makes them Elliott's.

Dugan's Pub
Location: Market Square
Phone: (910) 295-3400

If you are staying and playing in the Village of Pinehurst, Dugan's Pub is a convenient place to grub up. Just like some of the area golf courses, Dugan's Pub has two totally different sides. Upstairs is the restaurant where formal dining reigns supreme. Downstairs is a good old-fashioned dive bar of sorts, one where you might expect a donnybrook to break out at any minute. Dugan's Pub sets up nice for the man trying to please himself and his better half. After an early morning round, you can head downstairs, quaff a pint of ale, and try one of the best burgers in the Sandhills. Slide back into your golf villa and ask the wife out for a nice dinner upstairs. Hoodwink the barkeep as you walk by and join the motley crew downstairs later that night for darts.

The Pinecrest Inn
Located: Dogwood Road
Phone: (910) 295-6121

Simply put, you must eat here. Lots of golfers stay here, but more of them eat here. Breakfast is the specialty, with eggs, fruit, waffles, pancakes and the like. For dinner, the Pinecrest breaks out a couple of formal dinning rooms that can hang with the best in the area. The supper fare is upscale, including button mushroom appetizers, rack of lamb, prime rib and filet mignon. If you are in town alone, the bar is an excellent place to meet like souls and enjoy a pint or two.

Ironwood
Located: 2176 Midland Road, Southern Pines, N.C.
Phone: (910) 255-0000

From the owner: I simply describe our restaurant 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. The Ironwood is also children friendly featuring a 5 item kids menu.

Our "welcome to our home" attitude is our benchmark. Friendly, courteous, not pretentious service will make our guests feel at home. The only difference at the end of the meal is you will receive a bill. The Ironwood now has 10 entrees priced under $20 so the bill could be very affordable.

All of our food is house-made and very tasty. We serve aged Certified Angus Beef, Chops, Fresh Fish, Chicken, Pizzas and Sandwiches. We have received many compliments on all of our dishes during the short time we have owned the Ironwood.

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 our experienced chefs. Stop in and try our Potato Crusted Sea Bass, Stuffed Pork Chop, Lump Crab Cakes or our Cafe Burger made from ground top sirloin.

Bottom Line: 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 a part of the synergy created by our open kitchen and energetic staff.