Best place for lunch in Robbinsville! The atmosphere is great, the staff is friendly, and the food…read moreis always amazing!

Great food! Try the burgers!! Staff is super friendly! Enjoy sitting outside when it is warm as wellread more

"Robbinsville is a town in Graham County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 597 at…read morethe 2020 census." That's according to Wikipedia. According to me, someone who recently spent a weekend there, can confirm that Robbinsville is indeed a town that looks to be populated with less than 600 people. That being said, food options were not expected to be diverse and plentiful. However across the street from my hotel was a quaint home that was actually a restaurant. Willow Tree: a catering business that serves people for dinner on the weekend. Tired and hungry, I sauntered in and sunk into a very cushy chair in the entrance/waiting room as I waited for a take-out order. I ordered a ribeye and not only did the order came out quick, but the waitress offered me an actual steak knife to take back to the hotel for the meal! "You can return it tomorrow, we have plenty of them!" she cheerfully said. Nothing like Southern, small-town, hospitality. The meal was great. The ribeye was cooked to order and well seasoned, the Mac and Cheese really hit the spot, and the Pecan Pie was a perfect end to an all-around great hotel meal. If you ever find yourself in Robbinsville, you need to check this place out and who knows- it may make you want to become resident 598.

Willow Tree restaurant in Robbinsville, NC has moved locations but the vibe and food is still the…read moresame. The first time we went to Willow Tree we had the best young server and a great experience with their tasting menu. The tasting menu is gone, but the portions and options are still the same. There is a lack of good places to eat in Robbinsville so it is great to see the Willow Tree finding a new home a up and coming lodge. The trout dip and the fillet were our favorites items. If you get the ribeye, ask for the steak sauce on the side. There is just a lot of it, but it is good. I wish they were making their own Caesar dressing. The one they are using is fine but tasted jarred. Also ask for extra dressing. The grill on the Romain is great, but they aren't putting the dressing between the leaves. I do wish when they were building the lodge they but huge windows that took advantage of the view of the lake. This didn't change the food .

Tapoco Tavern was one of the absolute highlights of our North Carolina road trip…read more Nestled in the mountains along the river near the Tail of the Dragon, this place is breathtaking. The setting alone is worth the drive, with beautiful mountain views and a peaceful riverside atmosphere. If you're looking for a scenic lunch stop, this is it. The food was just as impressive. I ordered the trout salad--my first time ever trying trout--and it was incredible. Fresh, flavorful, beautifully presented, and one of my favorite meals of the entire trip. One thing to know before you go: there is little to no cell service in the area, so you'll want to connect to the property's Wi-Fi if you need directions or want to use your phone. We'll absolutely be back. Between the scenery, the food, and the overall experience, this is a place I would recommend to anyone exploring the mountains.

Lovely location along the Cheoah River just before the Tail of the Dragon. Even with how busy they…read morewere on a weekend we didn't have to wait long for seating near the river. The food was quite enjoyable- I really liked my nachos with pulled pork, and the service was super friendly as well.

My favorite place to eat and have a drink. I'm a local and used to come here 35 years ago for just…read morefried chicken and taters. The new owners have done a really good job with the property and the food is great.

A great restaurant hidden in the mountains. Beautiful spot overlooking a fast running stream…read more The food and service was excellent. My Carolina mountain trout with onion, bacon and pecans was outstanding. I had their healthy slaw with kale nuts and dried fruit, different but excellent. They never let us down.

I love this place. Great food, great service and cold beer!! I had the Jerk Trout and it was just…read moreawesome. Notes: Bar stools are first come first serve. There is outdoor seating, but if you are taking photos of the Kayakers you'll want a window seat inside. They do serve breakfast a few days a week. (Meant to take a picture of the sign) Enjoy!!

We visited River's End today for a late lunch/early dinner, and overall had a great experience. Our…read moreserver, Cheech, was absolutely amazing--friendly, attentive, and genuinely helped make our visit enjoyable from start to finish. The food was good, the atmosphere was relaxing, and it's a great spot to stop after a day of rafting or exploring Bryson City. We especially appreciated the excellent service and welcoming vibe. We're giving it 4.5 stars because we would have loved to see a little more variety on the menu, but other than that, everything was great. We would definitely recommend River's End to anyone visiting the area and looking for a pleasant meal by the river.

So happy we stopped at Farm House Diner for lunch on our way back to Asheville. The food was so…read moregood! The catfish was delicious!! So were the burger, chicken fingers, fries and coleslaw. Service was outstanding! One brave employee even faced off and terminated a scary wasp that had found its way inside. Kudos to that brave young man! Remember to check out the desserts which are decadent. We enjoyed everything!

Gluten free bun was amazing! Burger was delicious! My husband had a grilled chicken gf sandwich and…read morehe said it was the best he's had in a long time. We are both gluten free and I am highly reactive to gluten, no issues whatsoever.

A new restaurant in the village . It was a chill vibe and the views were wonderful…read more Our waitress was very friendly too. It would have been nice if the waitress explained what was on the charcuterie board when she delivered it. The blueberries were delicious with the crackers. Overall, highly recommend and will be back next year!

Friday night AYCE Seafood Boil, this was a find, driving thru saw a billboard, drove up to a really…read morecool spot, fantastic service and excellent flavored seafood. Including soup, bread, crab legs, mussels, clams and abundant shrimp, corn and potatoes. You are served a fresh bucket upon request, it takes a minute to prepare order in advance.

We have been there several times over the years and it is the best breakfast restaurant in the…read morearea. The service is very good and prompt. We always look forward to going back every time we are in Clayton.

My husband I enjoyed a fabulous lunch at The Rusty Bike Cafe. I loved the Summer Salad with all the…read morefruit, veggies, and vinaigrette. It was pure summer happiness on a plate. My husband loved his Philly Cheese Steak and coleslaw. He orders PCS whenever he can, and he said this was one of the best he's ever had. The menu is extensive and everything looks wonderful. Look at the menu ahead of time if it takes you a long time to make decisions. The service was great. We arrived after the lunch rush, so we were seated and served quickly. The place is decorated with biker memorabilia. We enjoyed looking around. The place has a happy vibe. We'll be back!

We had family in town on Memorial Day weekend and were looking for a place that was open. It was…read moreour first visit and we were not disappointed. Beautifully decorated with colorful paintings and sculpture type wall hangings that were very interesting. Bright and airy with tables and booths, kinda causal elegant. Our waitress was Megan and she was really cool. She was funny and took very good care of us. Mondays special is $10 hamburgers so 3 of us ordered the Cowboy Burger which came with homemade wavy fries. The burgers were huge and very good. (I couldn't finish mine!). It was cooked exactly as I ordered and came with cheddar cheese, thick sliced bacon, and house made onion fries. Yum, great burger. The fries were thick, cross cut potatoes that were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, not greasy at all. My partner got the 2 chili dog meal and he enjoyed it very much. Overall a really good experience so we will be back

Went for Easter Sunday dinner with a friend. The server didn't come, but sent the hostess to bring…read morewater. Once the server came, we ordered appetizers, then he wanted to know what we wanted for our entree. We said we wanted to wait, as we all hate when we are eating our appetizers, and the main course comes. 3 times he came and asked us if we were ready to order. Umm. No, there are still appetizers, and yes, we told him we'd order when we were through with our appetizers. Finished the appetizers, had to ask the waiter for water 2x. Ordered main dish, our friend ordered the special which was on a chalk board when you walk in. About 5 minutes later the waiter says we're out of the special. She asked to see the menu. He didn't offer it. Our dinner came out about 2 minutes later, and she had to wait another 8-10 for her dinner. If you knew you were out of the special - wouldn't you hold the rest of the tables order so everyone could be served together? Once we all had our main course, as did our friend had to ask for steak sauce twice. Didn't see the waiter again. The hostess came by once. Once dinner was completed, the waiter brought the check and let the dirty plates on the table. The hostess came by and asked how the food was. And said "I'll get your server to clean up these dishes". Never did. Once we said No thanks for dessert - he was gone. At first we thought It's Easter Sunday - they're busy. Nope, only 3 tables full. And as we left, we noticed the special was STILL on the chalkboard. If you're out - cross it off, or erase it. Not a difficult step. The food itself was "good" but not excellent. We have been 3x now since they opened, and probably would not go back.

Great little food truck. They're currently only doing Breakfast at the moment but have plans to…read moreexpand to Lunch and early Dinner soon.