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When dining out, you can't go wrong with a delicious dinner and an incredible view, and thankfully there are plenty of restaurants that have a breathtaking atmosphere, eye-catching decor and one-of-a-kind views with an equally exquisite menu to match that combine for a memorable dining experience.
Using reviews, awards and accolades as well as first-hand experience, LoveFood compiled a list of the "most beautiful restaurant" in every state, from "sleek and modern" lounges in towering skyscrapers to "cozy lodges" offering hidden warmth in mountain resorts.
So which North Carolina restaurant is considered the most stunning in the state?
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
This "charming" establishment in Pilot Mountain offers gorgeous views of the surrounding area alongside its stellar menu offerings. JOLO Winery & Vineyards, which has a 4.6 star rating on Google and nearly 1,000 reviews, is located at 219 Jolo Winery Lane.
Here's what LoveFood had to say about this noteworthy spot:
"As well as sampling the award-winning wines on offer at the JOLO Winery & Vineyards, you can also dine at the on-site restaurant, which serves a lunch, dinner, and snack menu. Diners can soak up both the stunning surrounding views and the cozy, charming ambiance of the dining room, which features beautiful stonework and wood paneling, classy navy velvet seating, and huge chandeliers."
Check out the full list at lovefood.com to see more of the most beautiful restaurants in the country. You can also see our previous coverage to read up on the North Carolina destinations crowned among the "most beautiful places" in America.