The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Bryson City, April 2024

"While visiting Bryson City, we decided to give this restaurant a try. We were quickly seated then greeted by a friendly young waiter named Griffin...."

Jackie Keeney

The Rogers

"Decent priced home cooking food. Had pintos, okra, meatloaf and cornbread, grilled cheese and fries. They were friendly. Nice veggie garden in..."

bethann kimberlin

"Good food, just not the best BBQ I've had. Really, the only downside is that it's in Bryson..."

Marvin Lashley

La Poblana Mexican Restraunt

85/100 (1030 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We ended up eating at this restaurant because it's one of the very few open on Mondays in Bryson City. We're so glad we did! The service was..."

Veronique Eichler

"This is a nice place to grab some good Mexican food. Located right outside downtown Bryson City, NC. I had the torta asada and my husband had the El..."

Jessica Younts

"Service and food were great. A loud annoying and very large group of people came in after us and since there isn’t a waiting area they had to stand..."

Stephanie Marie

"Great place to eat sitting in back outside by the river is perfect for enjoying dinner and a drink. Go check them out next time your in Cherokee or..."

Sonia Trinidad

"My wife and I passed this place a few times in our travels around the area, and it seemed to attract quite a few customers. So we swung by to see..."

Mickey Pietrzak

"We ate here couple weeks ago during our stay in Bryson City,N.C. The weather permitted us an opportunity to enjoy our dinner outside on their patio...."

Julianne Rapagna Collins

"Wow! We are faithful patrons of Guayabitos and thought this was THE Mexican spot in Bryson City, BUT La Poblana just stole the #1 spot. Great..."

IBRLLC Orlando, FL

"Salsa was one of the best I've had. Tortillas were handmade for the tacos. The Al Pastor had a wonderful char and the chorizo was..."

Richard Chan

"Food was amazing and super filling! Husband and I had fajitas for 2 and still had some left over! Will definitely be..."

Hilary Baker

"The BEST Mexican Restaurant in Bryson City & surrounding area! Authentic, quick, friendly service. It's a small place but worth the..."

Brittany

"All the guys attentives! If you want you can share a plate because they are large servings and good. It is very accessible to your..."

Zulema & Jose Martinez

"Authentic Mexican food, not Tex-Mex. Very tasty and good value for your money. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I would definitely..."

L Cardinal

"Legit. Homemade corn tortillas. Huaraches. Delicious lengua and Al pastor… unusual to find in a place that also has great cheese dip, but they pull..."

Julia LeRoy

"Probably the best Mexican food in the area. We've tried them all and are looking forward to returning. Very busy when we ate there but the servers..."

Susan Smith

"We picked this place randomly and we not disappointed. The salsa was delicious, the margaritas were tasty, and the food was delicious! We couldn’t..."

Amber Wallin

The Iron Skillet

80/100 (1022 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I’d take a picture of the food but I ate it before I thought about taking the picture. The service was good. The food was good. The kitchen staff..."

G.W. Barker

"Friendly service and tasty food. Cute decorations inside. One of the only places open for breakfast on Tuesday as well. Left..."

Shana Teehan

"This is a nice place to stop in for some great food. Be aware that they are short staffed and lots of folks like this place. If you are impatient or..."

Russ Roberts

"Nice local place, ate breakfast on a Saturday and they had a buffet $10 and some change. Gravy, biscuits link and Pattie sausage, bacon, eggs and..."

Elizabeth G Powell

"All a round good food ! Everyone was great they took care of us even with a medical emergency outside they had to tend..."

John Farnsworth

"Food was great. Short staffed so wait to enter was late. BUT it was worth..."

J team

"This is a must stop for breakfast B4 you ride the train. Great prices, great food, great service and the Best Coffee in town. There may be a line but..."

Rick Garner

"Place is great, food great price, very clean, excellent service even understaffed. The waitress did everything right and you won't leave hungry for..."

Andrea C

"I will be honest that this wasn't our first choice for breakfast we did enjoy our meals. We got our orders in quickly, got our drinks really fast and..."

Darrin Pelham

"Service and breakfast was delicious. Good county old fashion breakfast. We had 7 people aging 8 yrs to 48 years everyone was very pleased with all..."

Crystal Davis

"It is a nice family run restaurant. The menu is simple and the food is good! We had breakfast and it’s pretty much exactly what you want if..."

Madeline Barker

"5 stars because of the simple fact the restaurant is run by only 2 people! Service was not bad considering the waitress was running everything but..."

David Peppler

"Breakfast is the best. Family owned. I recommend biscuits and..."

Brian McMahan

"Had a great breakfast here today. Staff was very friendly. The breakfast bar just had the basics but for a good breakfast what's wrong with the..."

Bill B

Pizza Hut

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious old-fashioned Pizza Hut where you can eat in and enjoy the Salad Bar. When we went they were a little short staffed but the food was..."

Clarissa D

"Great to find a Pizza Hut Classic! It took me back to my childhood to see the old school windows and interior decor. This place is a little ways..."

Les Fairall

"May be the best Pizza Hut left on the East coast. That dough was extra exceptional and took me back to memories of a Pizza Hut from yesteryears past...."

Tabatha Barnes

"Not a lot of people were dining in. Only one server. And at most there were three tables. Server did not seem particularly fond of having to serve,..."

Darin Richardson

"Pizza Hut Classic, super nostalgic if u ate at Pizza Hut in the 70s & early 80s. Food was..."

Melissa Walker

"Flash back of good old days when I worked for pizza server was great and I love creamy Italian..."

Kim Edwards

"It should be converted into a Pizza National History Site. A relic standing still in deep dish..."

Zach Ramsey

"The staff is super friendly, helpful. & Got everything I ordered right. Great atmosphere, and SALAD BAR inside!! 😍😋 Convenient if you're..."

Stephanie K

"My husband and I visited the Retro Pizza Hut in Bryson City and love 💗 it. The service was excellent, it has the salad bar. We'll be..."

Eric and Doris Deadwyler

"We dined in at this location a few weeks ago when visiting the area. We wanted to visit because it was a Pizza Hut classic. I have to say that my..."

Jared Reeder

"Pizza was excellent. We got pan style. Service was fast and friendly. Bathrooms need..."

Caroline B

Iron Wok

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place, excellent, and swift dining service. Was able to get my food real quick and it was good. The hot and sour soup was amazing. The chicken..."

Prasad Falke

"Was amazed at how good the food was here. Our server, Abraham was the absolute best. We came in with a party of 13 an hour before closing on..."

Elizabeth Truax

"Best Chinese food I've had in NC. We make sure to visit Iron wok every time we are in town. I usually get their hibachi but decided to try their..."

LinzZwinzz :3

"This little nugget was on our radar the day before we got here. And we are glad we came. The staff was super friendly and attentive. We had drinks..."

G.W. Barker

"Came in because we were hungry and there weren't many options, but it was a success! The restaurant looks like a real Chinese restaurant, with..."

Gadi Yekutiel

"Been here twice in the past few weeks. The food is very good. Portions are humongous! The coconut chicken was delicious. Veggie soup bowl add shrimp..."

Carrie Hinely

"After trying several other restaurants in Bryson City and being told of incredible long waits we went to the iron wok because we were famished. We..."

James Daughtry

"What an amazing place!! All the food was wonderful! We tried all their soups and they were fantastic! Pad Thai and sesame chicken were the..."

tony ackerman

"Took recommendation from Google Maps. Excellent flavorful Pad Thai. Might benefit from a few more veggies. Will try to get back here soon. Second..."

Richard Webb

"Overall yummy food and would try it again. Took ten minutes to get menus, drinks, etc. think we just got forgotten about which is understandable...."

Laura Bass

"AMAZING Asian food!! Best ginger dressing and egg roll I have ever eaten! Portions were large and very yummy! Everything came out hot and well..."

Elizabeth McDowell

"We were driving home from Tennessee and found this restaurant on Google maps. Service was great, they took care of us right away. The food was really..."

Olga Y

"The Egg Rolls are delicious, the absolute best I've ever had! Sesame chicken is also my favorite! When craving take out, this is the place to get it..."

Andrew Anderson

"My family and I order takeout from here often, and we are always very happy with the phone service and the food is Great ! It’s really hard finding..."

Shannon

"I’ve always found Chinese restaurant reviews to be hit or miss, so when we were visiting Bryson City, we took the 4.5 avg that Iron Wok had with a..."

Dave Nebinger

"This place has delicious food!! I loved their crab rangoon, pancit bihon (filipino dish❤️), pad thai and their taro boba tea. Their variety of..."

A.M

"This is some of the best Chinese food I’ve had in Western North Carolina! There is a small parking lot right next to the restaurant and we were..."

Mar Pepin

La Dolce Vita Bakery

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great New Spot!. So glad to see a great little bakery open in Bryson that has reasonably priced desserts, good coffee, indoor/outdoor spots to sit..."

Afreshour

"Delicious experience! Knowledgeable and kind staff and an excellent menu. My smokey fog was beautifully balanced and my husband's Appalachian magic..."

Hannah Smart

"If you’re going on the train, this a great place to stop for breakfast. It’s right next to the train parking lot. The bacon egg and cheese bagels..."

Austin T

"WOW! Slap your mother of pearl! The flavors of the Charleston bagel are something to be experienced! I also enjoyed the Patton run latte quite a..."

Jennifer Lathan

"We stopped here for breakfast yesterday. The bacon egg cheese bagel was much better value for money than the biscuit. The fancy coffee drinks were..."

Adam Nelson

"We travel a lot and the first thing I always look for is a good local coffee shop, and this place is AWESOME. Fantastic variety, incredibly friendly..."

Kyle Thomas

"This is my new favorite place in Bryson City! As soon as I saw the quinoa hummus wrap on the menu, I knew I had found my place. They have healthy and..."

Nana pour mes petits-enfants

"A cute little coffee shop with awesome workers! It is a very clean establishment, with modestly priced coffee and sweets. This is a must stop for..."

Mark Shapiro

"Great service. I ordered the chicken salad and it was tasty. It could use a bit more chicken in their serving though. My sister had the quinoa salad..."

M. Mower

"Quaint place with great staff, coffee and food. Food I had the spicy southerner it was very unique and tasty. My daughter had a kids fruit and..."

Travis Ladd

"Comfy shop. Love the vibe. Food is great. The salad that we got for 12 bucks was huge! Great bacon egg and cheese biscuit. The staff are very..."

BAN Anna

Nantahala Burger + Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"We stopped here today to get a burger for lunch. This is the first time we have been back since they changed their menu. I think this new menu is..."

L Cardinal

"Great food and great beer! Very cool place to eat. Everything was very clean. The service was not the best. Only because they seem under staff. We..."

Ryan Oldham

"Great food! Burger cooked as to order. Tots were crispy. Bartenders were friendly and were sure to point out specials in addition to the regular..."

Mary Beth Desens

"The brussel sprouts were really good , flash fried and crunchy . I didn't care much for the cauliflower , it didn't have a lot of flavor , maybe more..."

Laura K

"Really enjoyed the burgers and beer! Awesome curly fries as well. Great indoor and outdoor areas and I think the outdoor is dog friendly (saw a stack..."

Andrea T

"This is a nice little brewery with decent selection of local brews. We didn't order any food so not able to comment which it seems from other reviews..."

Robin Cook

"Food was great - the hippy bowl was huge and just what I was craving! The other half had the meatloaf and loved the sauce. The prices were a little..."

Emily Kincer

"Came here for a date while my girlfriend and I were on vacation. Service was excellent. Our waiter was knowledgeable and funny. He recommended the..."

Chris Wallo

"Such a great little stop on our trip home from hiking in the mountains all day. Both of our beers were excellent, the double cheeseburgers are HUGE,..."

Danielle Harding

"COVID-19 SAFE!!! They're doing a fantastic job of social distancing, masks and sanitation while keeping up with great customer service and of course..."

Paul Masih

"We came down to Bryson City for the day to relax and shop. We wanted to come here but still just stumbled upon it - it just popped up out of nowhere...."

Ashley Wallace

Loretta's Snak Shak

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Dinner

Lunch

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"We ordered take out, but they offer nice booths if you chose to dine in. We ordered a cheese burger and a chicken salad sandwich. Both were very..."

L Cardinal

"Stopped by Snak Shak for a quick lunch while in town and wasn't disappointed! Although the staff seemed a tad overwhelmed, they were genuinely sweet..."

Sarah S

"Their grilled cheese is the best I've ever had anywhere and their double burger even brought my Air Force Shark Feed Champion brother to his knees! ..."

Martha Rich

"Friendly staff. Excellent sweet tea. Had chicken fingers, double cheeseburger, club sandwich( could only eat the 1/2). Tater tots were nice and..."

Bridget Lewis

"Cute little place. Special was Muffuletta, delicious sandwich with olives on a Cuban roll. Definitely recommended this with the cheese..."

Luna Rivers

"This place was so surprisingly delicious. The best cooked tater tots I've ever had, crispy to perfection. The hamburger was so good and soft and even..."

Britton Glenn

"Let me start by saying this place is a hidden gem in the middle of the strip, best tuna melt and taters tots we ever had, no joke, portions are huge,..."

CHAFIC GREIGE

"Great food! It was a one man show when we got in and he was efficient. The fried cheese curds were some of the best I’ve ever..."

Ryan Whitt

"Burgers are on point! And try the fried cheese..."

Dan Triplett

"Small place with big results. Everything came out fresh, the burgers were good but the fried pickles and cheese curds are were its at. My family..."

bwcritch

"Cute little restaurant. Not a ton of options on the menu, but we enjoyed everything we got (pickle fries, chili cheese fries, and burgers!) Staff was..."

Melissa

"Easily the best club sandwich 🥪 you'll ever experience. Perfectly prepared with custom made dressing and just the right portion of deli meat. We..."

Brian Bobay

"We had Great food and great service. Highly recommend. We had a club sandwich and a combo appetizer for lunch. Everything was fresh and so delicious...."

Michael Goosney

"Was looking to get a chuckwagon sandwich but when that place place was closed we decided to stop here at the Snak Shak and Im glad we did!Great food..."

Sir William Goes

"Exceptionally Fresh food! Waitress and waiter were extremely helpful. Small place but a..."

Rhonda Ellison

"Like the slogan says “not your average snack”! Great sandwiches. Very tasty wings. Chicken salad was Amazing. Definitely a recommended spot for..."

Christopher Lusby

"This little small restaurant has great burgers and jumbo wings. The wings are whole not flats or drum sticks and you can get them in different..."

Chris Beard

"Excellent small little restaurant! I absolutely loved this place and really enjoyed the black bean burger and mozzarella..."

Tosha Urbanowski

Cardinal Coffee

"Cute little coffee shop as we were passing through. Had a zebra mocha (half white chocolate half mocha) and added blackberry - you're welcome. We got..."

Sara Hasenfuss

"Best bagels outside NYC! And the lattes were delicious too. Their hand crafted coffee is worth the short wait when they are busy. We loved this cute..."

Laura Gracy

"Awesome coffee shop. Had a maple latte and pumpkin spice latte, and order some bagels. Everything was outstanding. The bagels tasted like the real..."

Vivs O

"The coffee here is excellent, offering a delightful flavor that impresses with every sip. The staff are notably friendly and welcoming, adding a warm..."

Leo Prose

"We came on a Sunday mid-morning and this shop was hoping with a steady line and two busy baristas. The atmosphere is quaint and cozy, everything was..."

Beth Rekoske

"Such a hip and funky coffee shop. Cool vibes and lots of options. My coffee qas on the milky side but had great flavor. Will definitely return and..."

Kayla L

"Excellent coffee shop... I'm never sure what to expect at little roadside coffee shops, but I'm always always willing to try. This one is tops. Many..."

Aimee Kuelling

"Nice little gem! Solid cup of Joe and many options on the Cafe menu to please everyone. Such a cute and cozy little spot. Although it took what..."

B Ten

"Cardinal Coffee is a cute coffee shop located right on US-74 in the town of Bryson City. They have great smoothies and bagels, and also sell nut..."

Lauren Rocco (EatingFTL and EATlanta)

"Such a wonderful surprise! They have a drive thru if you’re in a hurry. Fresh ground and true barista pulled shots! A fun and artsy shop with..."

Rebecca “Becky” Vargason

Great Smoky Mountains Winery

"Love this restaurant; nice decor and setup inside. Awesome wine list and good list of beers. All ingredients in the pizza are fresh and homemade...."

VJ

"We are always looking for dog friendly places and this one was extraordinary! We sat outside on the patio with our puppy and enjoyed our delicious..."

Wendy Maust

"Delicious thin crust brick oven pizza, crispy chicken wings, and great selection of local beer and wine. Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere with..."

Adam Slote

"Amazing gluten-free pizza options, vegetarian/vegan, great service, everything made fresh, beautiful views if you sit outside! And the best wine..."

Devon Prevost

"Best thin crust pizza! Fresh ingredients, quick service! Everything on the menu looked..."

Ali & Nic

"We read all the reviews and decided to try it since we've been to most of the other restaurants in town. We loved the atmosphere and decor, and were..."

Libby Hamilton

"Went for drinks after dinner and then came back the next night for dinner because the drinks were so good and our server, Megan, was so wonderful and..."

Jacob Schlueb

"This place was great! Our family sat at the bar and saw every dish that came out of the kitchen. Everything looked delicious! Better call ahead..."

Brian Barquilla

"The gluten free pizza was awesome, the wings were amazing and the calzone was delicious. The biggest complaint was that it was super cold. It's the..."

Rebecca Barker Cope

"My husband and I traveled by RV to Bryson City to ride The Polar Express for our anniversary. We ate there the first night. Had pizza and salad. It..."

TNMTNGAL

"We went for a long weekend to explore the Great Smokie Mountains and one of the nights we stayed on the southern part of the park. After a day of..."

Amanda Clark

"Not bad!!! The food was excellent, the wine was great. Great location. The service wasnt bad, but wasn't great either. Sitting at the bar we..."

Geoff Thomas

"We came here for a light dinner and had a very good meal. We got the pretzel for an appetizer and a BBQ pizza as the main course and everything was..."

Rusty Rayner

"You often hear of places that are unique and have a delightful local restaurant that has unbelievable food. Often we are disappointed when you..."

Ashley Talmage

"Absolutely love this place! Great food and pricing, with a covered deck that has great views of Bryson City and the Smoky Mountains. Located right..."

Niles Stillman

"The pretzels were amazing!! Would highly recommend! Great wine and lovely atmosphere! We got our pizza and wings very quickly! Hope to return soon!..."

Paige

"Stopped here after a long day of sight seeing in the Smokey Mtns. Did a flight of wine tasting. Then had the BBQ pizza after the bartender..."

Jackie Statz

Soda Pops

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ice cream was great… although we did not have cash and the cash machine was not working. Thankfully we had a check book in our bag, otherwise I am..."

James Naomi

"Everywhere we go my husband gets a vanilla milkshake (so he can judge fairly across the board he claims). This was one of his favorites! Great..."

Christina Williams

"Cute shop with an old fashioned theme. Lots of Mayfield Ice Cream..."

L Cardinal

"Cute little ice cream place. Enjoyed! Would come..."

Vanessa Page

"Edited from my original review with an extra star as well 😊 The ice cream was great I got the banana split and my wife got the brownie sundae or..."

Tim Dunn

"This is an old fashioned ice cream shop. The staff is friendly and the ice cream is excellent. The place takes me back to childhood memories of going..."

Sherry King

"The ice cream was great and the staff was very friendly. Highly recommend it. My husband loved the pumpkin spice cheesecake ice..."

cherryl Shierling

"This was such a fun, awesome place to visit! The staff were very friendly. I got the fudge chocolate ice cream and I have been thinking about it ever..."

Spirit Walker Adventures

"*Cash only* but that's not a problem. The ice cream was so nice we had to visit twice during our vacation. Everyone was friendly and even though it..."

Samantha McDonald

"Located conveniently on Everett Street, close to the Smoky Mountain Railroad. It tries to evoke a bit of nostalgia, the ice cream parlor of..."

marcus westmore

"We love soda pop's ice cream. It's on the top of our list every time We visit Bryson City.. The kids would tell you it's our main reason for..."

thegmanb

"Good ice cream and a really cool vibe I loved the old fashioned look the place had. The old fashioned coke cooler was really..."

Heather Hinsdale

"They have a very interesting ice cream blending machine that creates fun flavor medleys! Good prices. Cash..."

Lisa McColgan

"What a great place! We stopped in for a double scoop Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream and ate it on some nice red rocking chairs out front while..."

Bear

"We visited 3 times in our week in the area. Good old time feel and good ice cream. Cash..."

Dan Davis

"Best place in town! He always takes care of our MINI Cooper group when we come..."

Kevin Stephenson

"Very friendly staff and clean environment. The ice cream sundae was..."

Kayla Sexton

The Chocolate Shoppe

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Mid-range

"The Chocolate Shoppe is a MUST when in/around Bryson City. It’s a magical little shop full of so many yummy treats. We purchased so many different..."

Stacy

"Visiting The Chocolate Shoppe in Bryson City, NC was an absolute treat for the senses! As soon as you walk in, the intoxicating aroma of freshly made..."

Sarah S

"Love chocolate? This will be your heaven on earth. This place has an amazing selection of chocolates to choose from. And, ice cream. Very friendly..."

Kenneth Davis

"The best chocolates ever! Omg every bite is like heaven. Y'all must come and try the dark chocolate cherries, moonshine cherries, sea salt dark..."

Janet

"My favorite place in Bryson City. They sell handmade authentic chocolate. The moonshine cherries were amazing. The chocolate pretzels, bark,..."

Sophie Grunge

"Such an incredible shop that offers an extremely wide variety of chocolates, candies & ice creams. Literally something for everyone. There was a..."

Marie Fowler

"I was visiting Bryson City awhile ago, and this place has some of the best chocolate I’ve ever had! I brought some home for my roommate, and she..."

Katherine Hendry

"Great selection of of assorted chocolate. We visit this place everytime we come to Bryson City and take a ride on the Polar express or just after..."

Inside Scoop Travel

"This is a must-try if you’re in the area. We stopped in during our Bryson City trip and fell in love with this shop. It’s so cozy and unique with..."

MChey

"Wonderful Chocolate Shop with gourmet specialties! Kids raved about the ice cream! Great stop for the entire family on a warm day in North Carolina...."

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