Bryson City's area restaurants
offer something for every taste

For a small town, Bryson City has quite a variety of restaurant choices — from southern home cooking and hickory-smoked barbeque — to gourmet meals, or ethnic foods like Italian, Mexican or Chinese. All are listed below.

There are Nantahala Gorge restaurants where you can watch whitewater rafting riverside, or have a quick lunch before trying your own hand at rafting.

You'll find Bryson City restaurants that serve family style, buffet-style, or in an intimate and romantic setting. You can dine indoors by candlelight or at a sidewalk café, or just pop into one of our fast food restaurants. We've even got an old-fashioned family run drive-in.

After dinner, you may find specialty coffees or after dinner drinks to go with a wide variety of desserts. Or just enjoy an ice cream at the soda shop. And if you're planning a group event, some Bryson City restaurants cater or have banquet facilities for weddings, receptions, and meetings.

Our Smoky Mountain restaurants are one hour west of Asheville, just three hours from Atlanta and Charlotte, and two hours from Greenville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.

For a printed list of restaurants, click here for a downloadable PDF.

River's End Restaurant
Highway 19/74 West, Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-2176 Contact: at Nantahala Outdoor Center
River's End is NOC's original restaurant right on the banks of the Nantahala River. Serving up some ot the tastiest food in the western Carolinas. Homemade soups, breads, and famous chili to signature sandwishes, burgers and desserts.

Subway/TCBY
15 Highway 19 South PO Box 1594, Bryson City, NC 29713 828-488-1227 Fax: 828-488-1446
Subs, wraps, salads. TCBY treats, ice cream, frozen yogurt. Open all year seven days a week.

Historic Calhoun House Hotel
135 Everett Street P.O. Box 1999 Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-1234
Family style meals 7-9, 12-2, 6-8. Teas, fresh bread, yeast rolls, homemade jams, jellies, cobblers. Sourwood honey and hot biscuits. V/MC/DS

Bojangles Famous Chicken & Biscuits
65 Veterans Blvd, Bryson City, NC 828-488-0861 Fax: 828-488-0109 Contact: Hezzy Miller

Across the Trax
Depot Street Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-9880 Contact: Michael Marsden
Offering a wide variety of appetizers,salads,sandwiches, burgers,wings and from scratch desserts made daily in a friendly,fun,casual atmosphere. Restaurant opens at 11:30am. Monday-Saturday, 12pm on Sunday. Full bar available until 2am Monday-Sunday. Free wireless internet hook-up and live entertainment every Saturday night.

Everett Street Diner
126 Everett Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-0123 Contact: Charlene Fischer, Gina Fowler
A traditional style breakfast and lunch as well as a variety of sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, and desserts that will satisfy the taste of any patron. Hours of operation: Tuesday-Saturday 7-2, Sunday 8-2 breakfast served all day, Closed Monday

Relia's Garden Restaurant
13077 Highway 19 West Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-2175 or 800-232-7238
Overlooking a garden of flowers and fresh herbs, Relia's Garden Restaurant offers an unforgettable mountain dining experience. Enjoy fine dining on the deck with inspiring mountain views and the rushing sounds of the Nantahala River in the background. Join us for live music at the Tote & Tarry , upstairs at Relia's Garden.

Arby's The Winning Team
PO Box 910, Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-1219
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Roast beef, chicken and other sandwiches, specialty salads, curley fries and baked potatos. Other e-mail contacts are VirginiaW@ncarbys.com and Joanny@ncarbys.com

Bar-B-Q Wagon
610 Main St. / PO Box 755, Bryson City, NC 28173 828-488-9521
Open Tuesday through Saturday 11am-8 pm. April 1 through November 1. Open extra days during July and color season. Hickory smoked pit BBQ made on the premises.

Fontana Village Resort
Highway 28 North PO Box 68, Fontana Dam, NC 28733 828-498-2211 or 800-849-2258
Mountview Bistro Restaurant offers fresh cut steaks, local vegetables, fruit and fish. Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, 7 days per week. Special menus are offered on holidays. We also do special Banquets and Catering for any occasion. Reservations are recommended for Mountview Bistro. 800-849-2258, extension 188. The Wildwood Grill is also open during the summer offering sandwiches, pizza, drinks, salads, hamburgers, etc.

Slow Joe's Cafe
US 19/74 West, Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-2176 Contact: at Nantahala Outdoor Center
Slow Joe's is the place to grab a quick bite while enjoying the action at the Nantahala's busiest rafting take-out. Hot dogs, BBQ, chips, ice cream, and tasty sandwiches and salads.

Soda Pops
141 Everett Street Bryson City, NC 828-488-5379 Contact: Wanda & Paul Crawley
Ice cream parlor.

Bryson City Trading Post
158 Everett Street PO Box 1491 Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-0507 or 828-497-0730 Fax: 828-488-0509 Contact: Robert Fronrath
The Bryson City Trading Post is a rustic shop located on Everett Street in the heart of historic downtown Bryson City. We are the home of the Mountain View Estates Welcome Center, and serve as the offices for Lands Creek Log Cabin Rentals and Recording Studio Center, and Fontana Fishing Guide Service as well as an old-fashioned candy store and snack bar and other unique gift items. Within walking distance to the train, so make sure on your next visit to Bryson City to stop in and say hello. Wireless Internet access.

The Filling Station Deli & Sub Shop
145 Everett Street Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-1919 Contact: Barry and Helene Tetrault
The winner of the 2007 Bryson City Chili Cook-off professional division, offers stacked sandwiches all prepared with the freshest of meats, cheese and our fresh baked breads. Don't forget our gourmet salads, tempting soups, wonderful desserts and our famous Cuban sandwich. Also, be sure to call and check our daily special which is sure to tame your hunger any day. Feel free to stop by Monday-Saturday and grab yourself a great lunch to go.

The Chef & His Wife-An American Grille
15 Courthouse Plaza, Franklin, NC 28734 828-369-0575 Contact: Jamee Wilkins
Franklin's award-winning grille, located downtown in the Courthouse Plaza, across from the gazebo. Casual, fine dining in an intimate setting. Lunch and dinner service, wine and beer list. AAA three-diamond award winner 2003 through 2007. Open year round. Please visit our Website for more info and menus.

West Carolina Internet Cafe
475 Haywood Road Dillsboro,NC 28725 828-586-5700 Contact: Teresa Dowd
Espresso bar/business center - prepared foods, Computer access, print, copy or fax.

Mountain Perks
9 Depot Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-9561 Contact: Debi Yarrington
Located directly across from the Great Smoky Mountain Train Station, Mountain Perks specializes in Fresh & Healthy Offerings, Custom Roasted Coffee and Espresso Drinks, Smoothies, Freezes, as well as Master Blended Teas. Mountain Perks has a great selection of Gourmet Wraps and Salads, Quiche & Vegetarian dishes along with a delicious Soup of the Day. Also featured are Handmade Bagels and Tasty Cream Cheeses as well as Bagel or Croissant Sandwiches. Muffins and a delightful variety of Baked Goods are available daily. Free wireless Internet access. Eat in, Relax on our Porch or Carry Out. Mountain Perks also offers Delivery Service.

Papa's Pizza To Go
305 N. Everett Street PO Box 1161, Everett Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-3700
Buy 1 pizza and get 1 pizza free. Menu includes pizza, hot and cold subs, chicken wings, dinners, breadsticks. Open year round. Wireless Internet access.

Kirkland's Smoky Mountain Restaurant
1000 Main Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-0900 Contact: Maxwell J. Kirkland Jr.
Good home cooking at great prices.

Na-ber's Drive In
1245 Main Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-2877
Curb service under cover. Open all year.

Dillsboro Chocolate Factory
PO Box 391 Dillsboro, NC 28725 Church Street 828-631-0156 or 828-736-7584 Fax: 828-631-0156 Contact: Todd Sessoms
The Dillsboro Chocolate Factory features Custom Made Chocolates, Old-Fashioned Candy, Chocolate Gifts, Truffles, Jelly Belly Jelly Beans,Gift Baskets and more to satisfy any sweet tooth or craving. We also offer a full line espresso bar for the coffee lover, with many styles and flavors of gourmet coffees and teas to choose from.Open year round. Wireless Internet access.

The Persimmon Grille
1300 Conleys Creek Road, Whittier, NC 828-497-7622
Relaxed casual dining located at Smoky Mountain Country Club. Whether inside or on the patio overlooking the 18th hole. Watch your favorite sporting events on the multiple big screen televisions. The Persimmon Grille is the favorite gathering spot following your round of golf or the day’s activities.

Pasqualino's Italian Restaurant
25 Everett Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-9555 Fax: 828-488-9557
Classic Italian cuisine in the center of beautiful Bryson City.

Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant
236 Hwy 19 South, Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-1336
Mexican food. Open daily all year for lunch and dinner. 11am-2:30 pm lunch and 5 pm-10 pm for dinner.

The Station Restaurant
225 D Everett St., PO Box 2104, Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-1532 Contact: Michael Newkirk
Located in the renovated Bryson City Coal & Lumber Building, circa 1932, across from the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot. Specializing in rotisserie cooked meats, homemade desserts, full bar and excellent service. You'll be sure to fall in love with this quaint restaurant. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. 8 am-10 pm. 828-488-1532

Fryemont Inn
245 Fryemont Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-2159 or 800-845-4879 Contact: Fryemont Inn for Reservations
Breakfast and dinner served daily from mid-April through Thanksgiving weekend. Hearty mountain breakfasts cooked to order. An excellent all inclusive dinner menu offers soup, house salad, choice of entree with three side dishes and homemade dessert. Entrees include fresh mountain trout, savory roast leg of lamb, and blackened prime rib. Full service fireside bar. MC, Visa, and Discover accepted. Reservations suggested. National Register of Historic Places.

Yummi Yummi Chinese Buffet
33 Rector street, Bryson City, NC 28173 828-488-1240 Contact: Cai Chen
Open 7 days a week. Lunch and dinner buffet daily, with over 30 different items. Seafood dinner buffet Friday & Saturday. Beer & wine served.

Anthony's Italian Restaurant
103 Depot Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-8898
Located on Depot Street, next to the train. Authentic hand tossed pizza, homemade dinners, subs and salads.

Jimmy Mac's
121 Main Street Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-4700 Contact: Jimmy McNorrill Jr.
Offering both lunch and dinner in a casual and inviting atmosphere on Main Street, Jimmy Mac's features a full menu including soups,salads, appetizers,burgers,steak, seafood and more.

Hemlock Inn
PO Box 2350, Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-2885
Features home cooking from mid-April through October and on weekends in November through mid-December. Reservations are required.