When dining out, sometimes the ambiance of the location is every bit as impressive as is the food and service. Such is the case with an age-old dining room that’s perched on a cascading river that babbles over round river stones deep in the heart of the mountains in western North Carolina. Pull up a rocker on the front porch facing the river and grow more and more mesmerized by the sights and sounds of the water while the staff readies a table for you and your party.

Caro-Mi Dining Room opened for business all the way back in 1946.
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Given the location on the banks of the beautiful Pacolet River and, once you see the food, you'll easily understand why it's still going strong after 75 years in business!
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Out on the front porch, guests can enjoy the gentle glide of a rocking chair while waiting for a table. And once inside, the cozy and unassuming space will make just about anyone feel right at home.
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Order up an entree of your choice and then select some side dishes for the entire table to share. That's the earmark of 'family style' dining: share and share alike.
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The menu features delicious entree options like fresh mountain rainbow trout, fried chicken, fried shrimp, fried flounder, a 10-ounce ribeye, grilled chicken breast, and pan-sauteed chicken livers.
Family style generous portions of scrumptious sides accompany meals, adding more color and flavor to the table and the dining experience.
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Sit back, relax, and enjoy it all from your perch on the banks of the Pacolet River moving gently past just outside the dining room.
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Caro-Mi Dining Room is open year round from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
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Before you go: keep in mind this restaurant only accepts cash or check. At this time, no debit or credit cards are accepted at Caro-Mi.

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