Honestly this might be my new favorite spot in Sylva, North Carolina! I had not been to forger…read morecanteen since I've changed to the new location so I was a little nervous going in that maybe the quality of food or even the menu had changed, but I was very pleasantly surprised to learn that all of it was just as good as I remembered if not better! We stopped by to get some food before we headed out to come back home and so I had to be strategic in what I wanted because I didn't want to be too tired for our 8 hour drive. We started with the Cheesy Prosciutto Croquettes which were absolutely phenomenal! I really loved them and would definitely recommend them, in fact I liked the Croquettes better than I liked the Fried Deviled Eggs. For my entrée, I decided to go with tacos, but I couldn't decide which ones so luckily my mom was nice enough to get one of the options I wanted and I got the other option and then we swapped one of each taco. We got the Street Corn taco and the Sweet Fire BLT taco both were very good but in my opinion the Street Corn taco was better! Mike decided to go a different approach than I did and instead of ordering something that maybe wouldn't fill him up, he decided to order the shrimp and grits and then proceeded to eat all of it. Needless to say, I drove us home and Mike was very full, but also very happy with his choice. All around I don't think there was a single bad choice made, and I'm not totally sure there's a bad choice on the menu.

Great location, great service, great food. Nice patio in backyard. Deviled eggs, Ribeye steak,…read moredepot burger, blueberry pecan trout, balsamic brussel sprouts, Blacksmith salad all so delicious! Food came out so fast. Desserts were amazing as well, we had lemon cake with fresh fruits, peanut butter pie, warm brownie with pecans. Definitely will be back.

Good food. Close to home. Pleasant place for anything from a family meal or to dine alone. They…read moreoccasionally have menudo and it's the best!

It's ok food, nothing special. Service was good, it's all around the definition of unremarkable but…read moreif that's what you want, it's good.

Vibes: Immaculate. Food: Stunning…read more Coffee: The best I've had in a long time. Service: Very fast. I wish I lived in the area so I could come here more often.

We were amazed by the food at this place -- just weren't expecting so much creativity and great…read moreflavors, alongside a cozy atmosphere.

This is my second time here. Menu varies throughout the year and always very interesting items. My…read moreonly complaint is the serving sizes. For example, I love the meatball over polenta appetizer but there is such a small amount of polenta. And for the price, it would be nice to be have a little more pasta served with the entrees. I've never gotten a doggie bag here because the portions are small and after spending over $100 for 2, it would be nice to have a little bit of leftovers. That said, food is delicious and obviously all homemade. Cocktail selection is very unique, hip and good. Service is excellent and the servers really know their stuff! Service

This was my first time at Ilda and it was really good! We started with the grilled caesar salad…read morewhich was my favorite thing! We also tried the mussels, mushroom fettuccine and a rabbit dish that I'm totally forgetting the name of. The rabbit dish was amazing but it had too much salt. The mushroom fettuccine on the other hand was lacking something, it didn't have that umami flavor to it. However, both were really good selections and you could tell that the pasta was handmade. As for the mussels they were good, but I probably wouldn't order them again. Our server was wonderful and the inside of Ilda is super cute! I would definitely recommend this restaurant to friends, but I think you need to make a reservation in advance. Also - give yourself some time to find parking ahead of time - they don't have a designated lot.

A definite if you're in the area! Colleen has outdone herself in creating a welcoming experience. A…read morebeautiful restaurant inside and out. Gio was the best waiter and we thoroughly enjoyed talking with him and Colleen both. We had the French Onion Soup and Beef Barley Soup both were delicious. We got the Sirloin and the Ribeye and both were cooked to perfection. A great drink menu as well. We will be back for sure. This place is amazing!

This spot was worth driving out of Cherokee (where we were staying) for dinner. The staff and our…read moreserver were very kind and quick. The restaurant is very cute and rustic, giving a nice classy feel. We got the French onion soup and fried mushrooms. The soup was a solid classic and the mushrooms were crispy on the outside and juicy and soft on the inside. I don't think that the boots sauce was the right combo with the mushrooms, only because even a small amount of the sauce overpowered all of the flavor. We split the country fried steak with a loaded baked potato and the creamed spinach. All three things were absolutely excellent and tasted home cooked. We got an Apple baked crisp with ice cream on it for dessert. It was baked to order, but was a little too overpowering with the cinnamon. Kind of felt like we were eating a straight up cinnamon sticks, it was almost bitter. The apple slices in it were nice and soft though.

I was there on a Friday and sat at the bar. They have a $3 PBR cans special on Fridays so I had…read moresome a couple of those. I ordered the pickle brined chicken sandwich. It normally comes with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and special sauce. I didn't want a mayonnaise based sauce....trying to cut some calories since I'm already having a deep fried sandwich! I instead got a smear of buffalo hot sauce which was a really good substitute. The sandwich was super crisp and spicy. Very good! My only gripe is that when I get a sandwich at a restaurant, I expect some type of side dish. It could be a small amount of fries or some potato chips but something. R&R has lots of good sides so they could offer some free fries but then encourage up charge sides for one of their delicious options like their truffle fries. Ive eaten there a few times and each time, very consistent, good food!! Bartender Chynna was very nice. Bar was getting busy but she handled everyone efficiently and friendly.

We had the chicken carne asada tacos! Some of the best I have ever had! The hot sauces were…read moredelicious as well. Can't wait to come back and try the other items on the menu!

We decided to give City Lights Cafe a try today after an eye appointment. We ordered the crapes and…read morethey were fantastic. I had the Nutella with banana and strawberry with a side of bacon. My wife had the chocolate chip. Everything was delicious. This is a spot to return to, dining area was quiet and spacious. Everything was clean. The staff was friendly and welcoming.

City lights cafe is a very cozy and fun place to hang out. The servers are all friendly people that…read moreare good to converse with and they are great at preparing the food and beverages. Today was my first time coming here. I tried the iced lovestruck latte, a special valentine's themed drink that was created by a barista. It was pretty good. Upstairs there is a book store with a wide variety of choices. They have a system where you can ask them if they have a specific book in stock and they will tell you. You are also able to have books ordered if they are not in stock as well! Inside the bookstore there is a sweet cat that enjoys napping and pets. Very neat place.

I just popped in here while walking around Sylva. I didn't expect much but the cider beer was so…read moregood and the staff was so cool that I stayed for hours and ended up ordering food--despite what their Magic 8-Ball said. This is simply a friendly place with good food, great beer, and amazing prices. Definitely recommended!

Amazing service, very friendly staff who were eager to answer questions about the beers/drinks and…read morealso about the town of Sylva. The beers were really good, but I consider their seltzers to be the star of the evening. I am not a seltzer guy, but recently I have been enjoying them. I really liked the blueberry seltzer and one called "Sugar Plum Fairy". These seltzers sit at 11% so... drink with caution. We didn't try the dinner menu but lots of people walked in to sit down and enjoy a meal.

I have been coming to Sylva since 1970, and to be completely honest, I have never found a single…read morerestaurant here that I fell in love with or felt was worthy of a return visit--until now. Don't let the outside fool you; the exterior is deceiving and doesn't draw you in, but once you step inside, El Patron is absolutely amazing and incredibly clean. The food is the real star. I had the fried burrito, which was perfectly crisp and flavorful, smothered in cheese and mole and my husband ordered the Texas Steak. The chips were warm, fresh, and their incredible salsa bar is a massive bonus with so many great authentic flavors. I can't believe I haven't been here before today. After decades of searching for a go-to spot in town, we've finally found it. We will absolutely be back!

The food is always good here. It's a nice rustic, comfortable restaurant. I love that they have a…read moresalsa bar - they have a super hot habanero one and really good long hots with onions. I got a chicken burrito combo. It comes with rice and refried beans. Very good and reasonably priced at $10.75.

This was my 2nd time eating at Lulu's On Main. If you like homemade meatloaf, try their's!The…read moremeatloaf was served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes and a thick slice of bread, both enhanced by the sweet, yet savory mushroom gravy. We also had great service from our waitress Isabella who steered me to the perfect brew. We were happy to see people of all ages enjoying their food and having a good time. Lulu's is for families, couples...friends!

The food and service were exceptional! The mushroom and goat cheese appetizer great! We had…read moreseafood bouillabaisse and chicken Marsala then shared a creme brûlée for dessert....we have eaten a lot of creme brûlée and this may be the BEST we have ever had