While I was at my father’s place-we took the last night we would all be together, and decided to head on up to a place my Dad had heard about. It is just south of the Virginia border near Yanceyville NC. Dad had heard the owner on the radio, a week or so back and decided he wanted to try it. Boy, am I glad he did.
While it is a bit out of the way-and Yanceyville is hardly what can be described as a bustling Metropolis, the food at the Yancey House was excellent. They have a good selection of wines-and other drinks, and you can end up leaving there pretty full if you do the whole three course monty. And I would advise you not to eat all day-just so you can.
For an appetizer-I recommend the crab cakes or the fried oysters. Especially the fried oysters. They were superb. Talking with the owner-he says the secret of them is not overdo them-either in the amount of batter or cooking time. His description of the coating? “Just give ’em a light dusting”. And only cook them for 50 seconds. I concur with his method.
The rest of the menu is compact but varied. I had the Pittsburgh steak-which is well seasoned then pan fried. Outstanding. It was served with onions and mashed potatoes.
For dessert? Jack Daniels covered Bread Pudding of course!
The house is historic-having belonged to Bartlett Yancey, who started living there in 1806. They make good use of the space-but you better have a reservation if you get there after 6:30 PM. ( Make a reservation regardless).
If you find yourself in the Research Triangle-head to Hillsborough exit on I-40 (exit 261) and head north on NC 86. You will have to drive about 50 miles to Yanceyville-but the restaurant is not hard to find.
Regrettably-took no food pix.