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With everything there is to do in Cherokee, you can work up quite an appetite. But don’t worry, you won’t go hungry; Cherokee has everything from fast food, to ample buffets to fine dining. And if all you want is a good snack of candy, ice cream or fudge, it’s available all around town.
       So whether you’ve got a family to feed, or are looking for a table for two, one of our Cherokee restaurants will suit your price range and taste.
  

Relia's Garden Restaurant
13077 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
(888) 905-7238
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Dine with Us at Nantahala Outdoor Center where you will find anything from a Carolina BBQ sandwich to pecan-crusted trout. From breakfast to dinner to an evening with friends, please plan on joining us for something to eat while you are here.
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Slow Joe's Cafe
13077 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
(888) 905-7238
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Dine with Us at Nantahala Outdoor Center where you will find anything from a Carolina BBQ sandwich to pecan-crusted trout. From breakfast to dinner to an evening with friends, please plan on joining us for something to eat while you are here.
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Fryemont Inn
Sue Brown
245 Fryemont Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2159
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Fryemont Inn Dining Room has been one of the premier dining spots in western North Carolina for more than 85 years. The dinner menu includes local rainbow trout, prime rib, braised lamb shanks and other delicious entrees served with an array of homemade soups, side dishes and desserts. Try the Pecan Crusted Trout with Lemon Cream it's a favorite. The Fryemont's cozy fireside bar serves your favorite wines and cocktails. Dinner served 6-8 pm Sunday -Thursday and 6-9 pm Friday and Saturday. Breakfast served 8-10a daily. Open mid-April through Thanksgiving. Reservations please.
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Tuckasegee Tavern
Tom Wilmot
103 Depot Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-9880
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Located directly across from the train depot you will find great food served daily from 11:30 and Noon on Sundays. Fantastic bottled micro brew selection and local Nantahala Brewing Co. on tap. Come for lunch or dinner, watch your favorite sports, listen to live music, or enjoy activities such as Bar Movie Monday, team trivia, or karaoke. Free Wi-Fi.
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Dairy Queen
Leo James
1137 Tsali Blvd.
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-4461
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The DQ Restaurant is one of nearly 6,000 restaurants franchised by International Dairy Queen, Inc. of Minneapolis, MN. The locally owned franchise has been in business in Cherokee since 1951. DQ is open year around serving a biscuit breakfast and serving hot eats and cool treats all day. A small private dining room is available for meetings and parties. Open after drama in summer for your convenience.
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Ice Cream Station
Linda & Jim Worley
45 Big Cove Rd. - Saunooke Village
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 508-1735
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Hand dipped ice cream and yogurt featuring over 30 flavors - also sugar free. Sundaes, banana splits; specializing in made to order funnel cakes.
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Granny's Kitchen
Ray Williamson
1098 Painttown Rd. (US 19N)
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-5010
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Popular Cherokee restaurant since 1984 with great home cooking your whole family will enjoy. Full breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. Specialties include hand-carved roast beef, Southern fried chicken and freshly baked desserts. See website for daily menus and breakfast availability. Granny’s Kitchen also offers catering services from corporate affairs to intimate family gatherings. Open Tues-Sun, April-Nov. 1 mile East of Casino.
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Peter's Pancakes and Waffles
Eric Hooper
1384 Tsali Blvd
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-5116
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Rivers End Restaurant
13077 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
(888) 905-7238
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Dine with Us at Nantahala Outdoor Center where you will find anything from a Carolina BBQ sandwich to pecan-crusted trout. From breakfast to dinner to an evening with friends, please plan on joining us for something to eat while you are here.
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Soda Pop's Ice Cream Parlor
Paul Crawley
141 Everett St
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-8456
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Soda Pop's, was established in 2000 as a family business, and is an authentic '40's and '50's soda fountain located in the heart of Bryson City, NC. Specializing in Coca-Cola memorabilia, Soda Pop's stocks nostaglia candies and makes the best shakes, malts, floats, and splits. The setting will take you back in time at least 50 years.

Soda Pop's was featured in "Our State" Magazine in June 2006 and is a member of the Swain County Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club.
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Kentucky Fried Chicken
Cheryl Tarantino
Highway 441 & Highway 19 S
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-9444
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A fast, friendly service restaurant specializing in chicken, homestyle sides and related foods. Great service, dine in with a delicious buffet.
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Pasqualino's Italian Restaurant
Nancy Bright
25 Evert Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-9555
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At Pasqualino’s you will find a piece of Italy in downtown Bryson City. Serving a full menu in a unique and casual atmosphere, Every item is made to order, along with daily specials. Beer, wine and mixed drinks available.
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Fontana Village Resort
Darlene Waycaster
Highway 28, North
Fontana Dam, NC 28733
(800) 849-2258
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Fontana Village has a wide range of accommodations, including rooms in the intimate settings of The Lodge, suites, 1-4 bedroom cabins, as well as RV & tent camping on the beautiful Cheoah Lake. Amenities & activities include: restaurants, shopping, mountain biking, hiking, marina, boat rentals, charters and superb fishing on beautiful Fontana Lake. Two swimming pools, one with a lazy river, putt-putt & disc golf, ghost tours, massage & fitness center, horseback riding, summer music series, firework displays July 4th, Labor Day & New Years Eve. Abundant conference space to accommodate groups of all sizes. Fontana Village Resort, a year round destination resort, set amidst the pristine beauty of the Nantahala Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located near the Dragon on Highway 28 North, at Fontana Dam, NC. Check our website at www.fontanavillage.com or call 800-849-2258 for further information.
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Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
(800) 427-7247
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Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel offers 3,000 of your favorite gaming machines and some of the best restaurants in the area,
including the new 600-seat Chefs Stage Buffet and Paula Deen’s Kitchen. In addition, you’ll enjoy great headliner entertainment in the 3,000-seat Event Center and a variety of entertainment at the Essence Lounge.

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel is currently undergoing a substantial $633 million dollar expansion with completion expected in 2012. When complete, the property will have added a new hotel tower, a 3,000-seat Event Center, entertainment and VIP lounges, a 16,000 square-foot spa, all new state-of-the-art digital poker room, an Asian gaming room, a variety of new restaurants and retail outlets, and new hotel and casino parking garages.
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Newfound Lodge Restaurant
1303 Tsali Blvd
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-4590
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Newfound Lodge Restaurant has Classic Sandwiches, Fabulous Burgers, Appetizers, salads and your lunch and dinner favorites. A great buffet is also available.
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Country Boy BBQ
Kim Alexander
1659 Painttown Rd
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 200-3190
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Country Boy BBQ is smoked daily. Enjoy delicious pulled pork, ribs, desserts and a ice cold beverage. You can even get a Family Feast. Open Mon-Wed 11 am - 8 pm and Thurs.-Sat. 11am - 9 pm. Closed on Sunday. Dine-In or Carry-Out. Country Boy BBQ is located 1 miles past the Casino on Hwy 19 North
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Pizza Inn
Leo James
920 Tsalagi Rd
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-9143
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Pizza Inn is a franchise of Pizza Inn, Inc. of Dallas, TX. The locally owned franchise has been in business since 1981. Pizza Inn is open year around featuring our famous lunch buffet and menu service. Pizza Inn has seating for 150 and in summer has river deck seating. A 70 seat private dining room is available for parties or meetings. Open after drama in summer for your convenience.
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Nantahala Village
Chase Harper
9400 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
(800) 438-1507
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We are a resort and spa with a variety of amenities on site. We cater to families, businesses, special interest groups, individuals and weddings. Our accommodations range from lodge roons, suites, historic cabins, mountain homes and premier log cabins. We are centrally located to various outdoor adventure activities. Our goal is to provide an excellent outlet for groups or individuals to get away and enjoy outdoors and their leisure time. Open April - December.
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Myrtle's Table
Larry Carpenter
1636 Acquoni Rd
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-2020
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Myrtle's Table Restaurant at the Best Western Great Smokies Inn serves country style entrees in a warm rustic setting, with rich wood walls, exposed beam ceiling and oversized stone fireplace. Wake up each morning to our farm fresh breakfast. Open seasonally for lunch. Dinner features a collection of all American "comfort food" classics.

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Rancho Viejo Mexican Restaurant
Juan Jimenez or Juan Carlos Villalpando
16 Cherokee Crossing Suite 5
Whittier, NC 28734
(828) 497-0343
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Rancho Viejo Mexican Restaurant serves a full authentic Mexican menu prepared fresh daily. The restaurant is open Sunday-Thursday from 11am-9pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am-10pm year round. Conventiently located in Cherokee Crossing off Hwy 441.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 Highway 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
(888) 905-7238
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Named one of the “Best Outfitters on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure, NOC has been recognized as a leader in the whitewater rafting industry for more than 35 years. Our Nantahala Adventure Resort is just a short drive from Cherokee and is home to our famous Paddling School, renowned Outfitter’s Store, restaurants, lodging and more.
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Little Princess Restaurant & Shop
Sam & Donna Ball
1681 Acquoni Rd.
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-9000
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The Little Princess offers a menu and also a buffet with southern home cooked food. On Tuesday they have a traditional local buffett with bean bread, fried potatoes & ramps. The Little Princess also has Indian Tacos daily and a breakfast buffet during the busy season. Local Rainbow Trout is a daily special. The Little Princess offers steak and many other items.
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What did the ancient Cherokees eat?
According to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, a traditional indian feast consisted of...
    Blackberries, elderberries, wild plum, persimmon, dewberries, gooseberries and fox grapes
    Hickory nuts, butternuts, walnuts and hazelnuts
    Chestnut bread, hominy bread, bean bread, molasses bread and wild potato bread
    Roast bear, roast deer, speckled trout, and turkey
    Potatoes, corn, wild greens, succotash, artichokes and ramps
    Sassafras tea, spicewood tea and Sumacade.
  


No alcoholic beverages are sold on the Cherokee reservation, except at Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel.

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