With such a diverse landscape from the mountains to the sea, we in North Carolina have a wide variety of restaurant types to choose from – including nautical seafood places along the coast and rustic, lodge-like places in the mountains. For the latter, you’ll definitely want to seek out the following rustic restaurant that specializes in many things, but their steaks are heavenly and satisfying.

The Depot Restaurant at Cody Creek is a top notch eatery with woodsy, rustic decor delivering a true mountain experience.
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The entrance seems to include everything you love about the mountains of North Carolina. A waterfall, bears, deer and fowl adorn a tastefully created installation mural.
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The woodsy feel carries into the dining rooms, where you'll always find plenty of room and a pleasant atmosphere even when the place is super busy.
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The Depot gets its name from the former nearby Sanford Depot, where the owners procured many of the items repurposed for the interior.
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Widely known as a chophouse, The Depot can satisfy just about any palate.
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The hearty menu features ribs, steaks, seafood, chicken and salads — in addition to daily and weekend specials.
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But it's the steaks that steal the show, making this eatery a carnivore's dream! The menu features prime rib, sirloin and filet guaranteed to make your mouth water.
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And the rest of Cody Creek is simply beautiful. From your rocker on the front porch of The Depot to the lovely grounds that include a chapel, a general store and an old covered bridge, to name a few, you'll love your time at The Depot and Cody Creek.
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The Depot Restaurant at Cody Creek is conveniently located just four miles off Interstate 77 one mile south of Dobson, North Carolina.
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They are open Wednesday through Sunday. Their hours are: Wed-Thurs from 5pm - 9pm; Fri from 4pm - 10pm; Sat from 3:30pm - 10pm and Sun from 11:30am - 9pm. Learn more on their official website.

The Depot Restaurant: 112 Old Depot Ln., Dobson, NC 27017.

 

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