Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Bryson City

We've collected top 10 mentioned must try restaurants in Bryson City from other articles such as Grounded Life Travel, Cherokee | My Smoky Mountain Guide, christopherplace.com, including seafood, with a view, and different cuisines.

Top Best Restaurants in Bryson City

Granny's Kitchen
Granny's Kitchen
4.2 (2447 ratings)
Casual diner with a lunch & dinner buffet stocked with rotating selections of Southern classics.
1098 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Down home cooking restaurantAmerican restaurantBox lunch supplierRestaurantSteak house
Wize Guyz Grille
Wize Guyz Grille
4.4 (1111 ratings)
Comfy, counter-serve, family-owned joint with New York-style pizza, burgers & other old-school eats.
68 Big Cove Rd #8, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Bar & grillHamburger restaurantPizza restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Belle Hearth | Exploring The Natural Side Of Cherokee
Our Favorite Cherokee Restaurants Open During COVID-19 | Belle Hearth
"Wize Guyz Grille is another great restaurant that offers a variety of dishes. They serve both Italian and American dishes plus pizza. Also, they have some vegetarian dishes but one of my favorites is their chicken wings."
BJ's Diner
BJ's Diner
4.6 (404 ratings)
Low-key stop with outdoor picnic tables serving burgers, fries, onion rings & soft serve ice cream.
840 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
DinerRestaurant
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Ruth's Chris Steak House
4.3 (574 ratings)
Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Steak houseAmerican restaurantCatererFine dining restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
The Chestnut Tree Restaurant
The Chestnut Tree Restaurant
3 (12 ratings)
Breakfast-only eatery at the Chestnut Tree Inn features a traditional buffet, also for non-guests.
37 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Restaurant
Wendy's
Wendy's
3.8 (1304 ratings)
Fast-food burger chain serving sides such as chili & baked potatoes.
36 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Fast food restaurantHamburger restaurantRestaurant
Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets
3.5 (78 ratings)
Burgers, shakes & fries arrive in a retro setting at this outpost of the international chain.
777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Hamburger restaurantAmerican restaurantDance restaurantDinerFamily restaurantLunch restaurantNew American restaurantRestaurantTraditional American restaurant
Chefs Stage Buffet
Chefs Stage Buffet
4.3 (122 ratings)
This all-you-can-eat restaurant at an upmarket casino resort serves American, Italian & Asian food.
777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Buffet restaurantRestaurant
Frontier Pancake House
Frontier Pancake House
3.9 (730 ratings)
352 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Pancake restaurantRestaurant
Chef's Table
Chef's Table
4.8 (240 ratings)
Small dining room offers views of an open kitchen where the chef creates seasonal wine country fare.
30 Church St, Waynesville, NC 28786, USA
RestaurantWine store
Mentioned by Visit NC Smokies
6 Most Romantic Restaurants in the NC Smokies | Blog
"You’ll find this hidden gem tucked away on one of Waynesville’s side streets and it’s worth the short walk off the well-worn path. Here, you’ll find dishes prepared with local meat and produce sliding through the open kitchen to your table. The chef has designed a menu full of unique wine country-inspired cuisine and each plate has been created with a specific wine pairing in mind."

Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Bryson City

Dunkin'
Dunkin'
3.9 (154 ratings)
Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
Harrah's Casino, 777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Coffee shopBagel shopBakeryBreakfast restaurantDonut shopFast food restaurantTakeout Restaurant
McDonald's
McDonald's
3.6 (1665 ratings)
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes.
748 Casino Trail, Whittier, NC 28789, USA
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopHamburger restaurantRestaurantSandwich shop
Joey's Pancake House
Joey's Pancake House
4.8 (1918 ratings)
Creative pancakes & other comfort-food breakfasts draw crowds to this circa-1966 daytime diner.
4309 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
Breakfast restaurantAmerican restaurantFamily restaurant
Mentioned by Visit NC Smokies
Best Breakfast Restaurants in Haywood County | Blog
"Joey’s Pancake House has a massive fanbase, with hungry travelers driving into Maggie Valley from states away just to get a taste of their signature country ham or melt-in-your-mouth pancakes and waffles."

Best French Bakery in Bryson City

Selu Garden Café
Selu Garden Café
4.1 (50 ratings)
777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Cafe
Grounded. Coffee Shop & Food Factory
Grounded. Coffee Shop & Food Factory
4.4 (293 ratings)
1185 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Coffee shop
Starbucks
Starbucks
4.5 (23 ratings)
777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Coffee shop

Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Bryson City

Morton Overlook
Morton Overlook
4.9 (607 ratings)5 (1 ratings)
Popular roadside overlook in Great Smoky Mountains National Park featuring scenic sunset views.
US-441, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
Scenic spotSights & LandmarksLookouts
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
4.9 (40325 ratings)5 (862 ratings)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area.
National parkNature & Parks
Newfound Gap
Newfound Gap
4.8 (258 ratings)5 (678 ratings)
Alpine road featuring the Rockefeller Memorial, honoring the Great Smoky Mountains park financer.
Tennessee 37738, USA
Mountain passSights & LandmarksScenic Drives

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Bryson City

4.8 (5 reviews)
Southern Comfort Cabin with Hot Tub and Pool Table
Cabin
$152 /night
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Sky Cove Peak - secluded, hot tub, loft cabin
Cabin · 5 Guests · 2 Bedrooms
$229 /night*
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4.4 (13 reviews)
Cozy Mountain Studio in Bryson City
House
$67 /night
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