MOUNTAIN AIRE SEAFOOD & STEAKS, West Jefferson - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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Mountain Aire Seafood and Steaks Restaurant West Jefferson NC If you are passionate about freshness, love seafood, and are looking for a friendly place to dine in the Ashe County and The High Country, come see us at Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks Restaurant. Located only a minute's drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway, we are easy to find and convenient to Ashe County, Boone, Glendale Springs and Wilkesboro. We got mountain charm with seaside flavor dining. We are passionate about freshness, select only the best seafood and top quality steaks, and serve it all up with good ole' southern hospitality. We have all your seafood favorites, from Flounder and Shrimp to Steak and Lobster Tail, prepared just the way you like . And if you are interested in something light, try our 25 item salad bar, or one of our sandwich selections. We guarantee you will love dining with us. Enjoy our homemade hush puppies served while you wait.

CUISINES

American, Steakhouse, Seafood

Special Diets

Gluten Free Options

Meals

Dinner

FEATURES

Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Gift Cards Available

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LisaA1960

Greensboro198 contributions

Excellent Steak & Flounder!

Jul 2020 • none

It’s a difficult time for restaurants that we understand. Fortunately, the food is excellent!! Steak cooked exactly as requested. Flounder not greasy & thick. Deviled Crab just like ones we love, but rarely find. We will return!!

Written July 11, 2020

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Lucinda W

Sharon7 contributions

Won't Be Returning

Dec 2023 • family

I have wanted to dine here for years. Finally, two of my cousins joined my husband and me on 12-28-23 for dinner. We were waiting when the restaurant opened at 4:00p.m. Right away one of the servers informed us that the owner had a family problem to deal with and was running late. Next, the there was a problem with the fryer, but that was eventually corrected. Next, the salad bar was not ready; in fact I never did see the cucumbers, but it was a pretty salad bar when it was ready. Our server was very friendly and proficient. One of my cousins ordered the oysters and she was not very happy with them. My other cousin ordered the large clam strips which she said were just "okay." I ordered a ribeye steak (medium well, pink) and baked potato and garlic toast. When I was served, I thought the steak had been burnt to a crisp, but it was the special dry marinade the owner uses on steaks. I cut into it and it was actually tender and pink. My husband ordered the same thing as I ordered and his steak was tough as leather and inedible. The one item we all agreed was wonderful was the huge baked potato which was perfectly done inside! There were no desserts, or if there were, we were not offered any. I ordered a Dr. Pepper because the server said their sweet tea was very, very sweet. The other three at our table ordered tea, but my husband ordered it half & half. I would not ever return for an entree, but only a baked potato and salad. We were very cold in the restaurant and glad we had our hoodies and vests on. The total for mine and my husbands bill was about $60.40 plus $10.92 tip. I think $71.32 for two people was ridiculously high, especially when one steak was inedible. We were not asked if we enjoyed our meal when we paid. Doubtful we will ever return.

Written December 31, 2023

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Joel M

St. Augustine7 contributions

Good experience

Dec 2019 • family

Stopped in for dinner while driving up the Parkway. The joint got crowded. We luckily made it in while the restaurant was still empty. It filled up completely within about 20 minutes. We all enjoyed our food. Food came out quickly, plenty of quality checks. Friendly enough service. No alcohol, though. Dry country.

Written December 28, 2019

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Sophia W

6 contributions

Good seafood and steaks~

Jan 2020 • none

We get the large platter and split it when we go! The fish is always delicious and the baked potato and salad bar are always fresh and tasty. My children have gotten hamburgers and chicken fingers and liked them both. There are a lot of options on the menu, something for everyone.

Written January 28, 2020

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Tim M

Burlington2 contributions

Most excellent

Aug 2024 • family

Always wanted to stop here glad we did. Great seafood and surprised being up in the mtns. Nice light breading and huge portions and very great service and super price. We will be back. Wonderful food and wonderful service. Dont listen to the bad reviews on here those people obviously do not know good food at a great price. We got there at 6 done by 6:40 for 47 bucks for 2 people with left overs for lunch.

Written August 25, 2024

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David A

West Jefferson84 contributions

Great Food, HUGE Portions, Awesome Service

May 2021 • none

I have lived in Ashe County (Fleetwood) for several years and I just had dinner at the Mountain Aire for the first time. I really loved it. The food was great, they serve you HUGE portions and the service was awesome. Wanna send a special THANK YOU to Candice my server. As I shared with you, I will bring the whole family back next time. Dave

Written May 1, 2021

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Joy

New Smyrna Beach2 contributions

Another great meal

Oct 2022 • none

A great place to have a good meal. I had calabas shrimp and my husband had the trout. As usual all was delicious and you kow that is why it is a favorite with locals. Come casual and enjoy good cooking. The owner is always. there to greet you and the ladies are pleasant and accomodating. Good food at a reasonable price. Their hush puppies are the best anywhere!

Written October 26, 2022

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Abby C

Boone4 contributions

The Salad Bar is Still Here!

Mar 2023 • none

LSS: I should pay with my HSA when I come here, because a visit is therapeutic. When so many places are no where near their pre-COVID glory, if they still exist at all, it's refreshing to have one that still doesn't disappoint. Plus, they kept the salad bar! No one else that I know of around here still has one. It's worth the drive just for that.

Written March 12, 2023

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Traveler 22

West Jefferson7 contributions

Consistently great food and service!

Apr 2024 • couples

Delicious! I LOVE, LOVE their trout and their slaw is my favorite of ALL TIME! I believe I could make a meal out of just it! I eat at Mtn Aire every chance I get. Consistently great food and service!!

Written April 28, 2024

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is m

2 contributions

Will not be back

Feb 2024 • family

The service was not good. The food was mediocre. The restaurant was dated and not very clean. I've never had a waitress be so unprofessional.

Written February 9, 2024

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Michelle B

Pittsboro121 contributions

If your into country

Oct 2019 • couples

cooking then this is the place for you. I ordered trout, they ran out, then hubby ordered a chicken breast, ran out, ok, they only open at 4:30, we got their at 7:30, I find it hard to believe they ran out. If you want anything grilled or broiled they charge you extra, and you had to pay extra because I actually wanted veggies with me dinner which tasted frozen from a bag. The waitress was super friendly, but the place is very dated, floors were dirty and salad bar was lacking in greens. I can say we won't be stopping again.

Written October 5, 2019

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Caribe704

Boone43 contributions

Jumped off the Parkway and stopped here, um not gonna happen again

Aug 2019 • none

Odd place in the mountains sporting all lighthouse motif, fast service, maybe too fast the Froglegs were served raw, twice, Cook problem, not the server.

Written September 3, 2019

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kagatlin

Statesville657 contributions

Great service

Jul 2019 • couples

Nice little restaurant off the Parkway on Highway 16. The staff was very friendly. Good food at reasonable prices. Will definitely eat here again.

Written July 31, 2019

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Brian S

Salisbury83 contributions

Very good place to eat

Jul 2019 • family

We ate here our first day of vacation. I got the ribeye and my mother-in-law got a fish plate and we shared. Everything was great. The service was good too.

Written July 23, 2019

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948kayb

Idaho Falls31 contributions

Good service and good food

Oct 2018 • none

The cook checked in with us to see if we liked the food. It was so good and the service was the best. Hush puppies were plentiful and tasted Great

Written March 13, 2019

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