Golf trip dining guide
Breakfast before the round, a casual tavern or brewery after it, and the nicer dinners worth planning a golf trip around — across Pinehurst, Southern Pines, and Aberdeen. Every entry links to the restaurant's official site for current hours, menus, and reservations.
Reviewed October 11, 2026 · Details change — confirm with the restaurant
10 restaurants
Pinehurst
American grill at Pinehurst Resort
Dining room and porch overlook the 18th hole of Pinehurst No. 2 — the most 'golf' lunch or dinner setting in the county.
Getting in: Reservations recommended; resort-casual dress requirements currently apply. Restaurant access is separate from golf-course access — you do not need a tee time to eat here.
Official site: The Deuce at pinehurst.com (opens in a new tab)Pinehurst
Barbecue, pizza, and house-brewed beer
Set in the resort's historic steam plant — the classic casual post-round stop after a Pinehurst round.
Getting in: Currently walk-in only.
Official site: pinehurstbrewing.com (opens in a new tab)Pinehurst
Golf tavern fare and drinks
A Pinehurst village tavern named for golf writer Bob Drum — walls of golf history a short walk from the resort.
Getting in: No reservations; join the online waitlist.
Its own FAQ says it cannot cater to food allergies — plan accordingly.
Official site: drumandquill.com (opens in a new tab)Pinehurst
Deli breakfast and sandwiches
Quick breakfast or a sandwich lunch before or between rounds in the village.
Getting in: Daytime counter service.
Official site: villagerdeli.com (opens in a new tab)Pinehurst
Seasonal American, bar, outdoor seating
A step up from the tavern without leaving Pinehurst — good for the last night of a golf trip.
Getting in: Reservations by phone only: 910-255-0000. 2176 Midland Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
Official site: ironwoodpinehurst.com (opens in a new tab)Southern Pines
Steakhouse
The traditional big-dinner-after-a-big-round option in downtown Southern Pines.
Getting in: Reservations recommended.
Groups: Private and group dining for golf groups is available by advance arrangement — inquire ahead.
Official site: southernprimesteakhouse.net (opens in a new tab)Southern Pines
Seasonal, locally sourced cooking
The nicer-dinner choice when the trip calls for a proper night out downtown.
Getting in: Book through its official reservations page.
Official site: ashtens.com (opens in a new tab)Southern Pines
British-inspired pub food and drinks
A relaxed pub for the evening after a round — fittingly British for a golf town.
Getting in: Reservations recommended; parties larger than six should call.
Official site: theslyfoxpub.com (opens in a new tab)Aberdeen
Southern-inspired breakfast and brunch
Breakfast or brunch in a historic Aberdeen building before a round on the south side of the county.
Getting in: Regular service is daytime; occasional special dinner events are separate, not nightly service.
Official site: eatatmasons.com (opens in a new tab)Aberdeen
Brewery with pub food and live events
Veteran-founded local brewery — an easygoing group stop after golf on the Aberdeen side.
Getting in: Walk-in for regular service.
Groups: Groups should inquire about reserved space in advance.
Official site: railhousebrewery.com (opens in a new tab)The courses bring you here; the evenings decide whether you come back. Pair this guide with the golf community overviews and the Golf House visitor notes, then talk to Blake about where golfers actually live.
These are established, officially documented restaurants — not paid placements, and not ranked. Hours, reservation policies, and event schedules change; every card links to the restaurant's own site so you can confirm before you drive. Restaurant access never implies golf-course access.
