Lisa’s guidebook restaurants & things to do
Food Scene
Anthony's Restaurant
15 Depot StBar-B-Que Wagon
610 Main StBrewery and local food trucks nightly. outdoor clothing store too. outdoor dining.
57 locals recommend
Bryson City Outdoors
169 Main StBrewery and local food trucks nightly. outdoor clothing store too. outdoor dining.
Cherokee
High end restaurants, bowling, shopping, gambling, shows/concerts
The Chocolate Shoppe
134 Everett StThis is my personal favorite place to get ice cream in town.
CJ's Grille
47 Depot StRestaurant/Bar
Everett Street Diner
126 Everett StBreakfast and lunch only.
4 Queens Mexican grill
1101 Main StreetMake reservations. It's family style. $$$. You can dress up to have dinner here.
10 locals recommend
Fryemont Inn
245 Fryemont StMake reservations. It's family style. $$$. You can dress up to have dinner here.
Guayabitos Restaurant
236 US-19High Test Deli
145 Everett StIron Wok
33 Rector StJimmy Mac's Restaurant
121 Main StThey have amazing Bagels and good coffee as well as other pastries.
29 locals recommend
La Dolce Vita Bakery
191 Everett StThey have amazing Bagels and good coffee as well as other pastries.
La Poblana
1341 Main StAuthentic food.
Nantahala Brewing Company
5 Deep Creek RdNate And Nick's Pizza
225 Everett StPasqualino's Italian Restaurant
25 Everett StSNAK SHAK
125 Everett StSoda Pop's Ice Cream
125 Everett StThe Warehouse at Nantahala Brewing
5 Ramseur StGreat food like pizza, sandwiches and salads with a view of the river.
48 locals recommend
River's End Restaurant
13077 US-19Great food like pizza, sandwiches and salads with a view of the river.
This is a new restaurant only 15 minutes from the cabin.
Kallisto Restaurant and Lounge at Nantahala Village
This is a new restaurant only 15 minutes from the cabin.
This is a fantastic restaurant if you don't mind a pretty drive and a great view of the river. outdoor seating dressy or casual. One of our favorite places. No cell service out there but it's worth the drive. Food is great.
35 locals recommend
Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort
14981 Tapoco RdThis is a fantastic restaurant if you don't mind a pretty drive and a great view of the river. outdoor seating dressy or casual. One of our favorite places. No cell service out there but it's worth the drive. Food is great.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
777 Casino DrLocated in the casino in Cherokee
BRIO Tuscan Grille
777 Casino DrGreat food and dessert
Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen & Bar
Gordon Ramsay Food Market
Front Porch Cakery & Deli
908 Tsalagi RdDelicious cupcakes!
Granny's Kitchen
1098 Paint Town RdSouthern cooking buffet style. Favorite of the locals.
Osaka Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine
Good sushi as well as the food. One of my favorites.
Paul's Family Restaurant
1111 Tsali BlvdLocal food like Indian fry bread!
Sightseeing
Deep Creek Trail Trailhead
West Deep Creek RoadHiking and tube renting to float down the creek.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StTrain rides
Rafting, restaurants, hiking trails. There are other rafting centers you can rent rafts from too.
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Rafting, restaurants, hiking trails. There are other rafting centers you can rent rafts from too.
Unto These Hills, Outdoor Drama
688 Drama RdOpen in the summer
Blue Ridge Parkway - South End
20 U.S. 19Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayThis is a day trip. Lots to do in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Cades Cove.
500 locals recommend
Pigeon Forge
This is a day trip. Lots to do in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Cades Cove.
Biltmore Estate
1 Approach RoadWaynesville
Shopping and restaurants
Entertainment
Bowling alley. Located in the casino.
9 locals recommend
UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Harrah's Cherokee
777 Casino DrBowling alley. Located in the casino.
This theater has the nice recliners while watching the movie.
23 locals recommend
Cherokee Phoenix Cinemas
91 Sequoyah TrailThis theater has the nice recliners while watching the movie.
Rent a tube and float down the river at Deep Creek
60 locals recommend
Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground
1040 W Deep Creek RdRent a tube and float down the river at Deep Creek
JJ's Deep Creek Tubes
1401 W Deep Creek RdTube rentals for Deep Creek
Deep Creek Lodge & Tube Outpost
Tube rentals.
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Rafting, shopping, and restaurant.
This is the main office. They have a local location on the Nantahala as well. They cover all three rivers.
38 locals recommend
Wildwater Chattooga Adventure Center
1251 State Road S-37-14This is the main office. They have a local location on the Nantahala as well. They cover all three rivers.
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
589 Tsali BlvdHistory of the Cherokee people.