We had a great experience! Cemone was our server and she was extremely friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome from the moment we sat down. The food was also very good. We ordered the "Say What" appetizer and the bacon jam honestly deserves to be bottled and sold on its own -- it was that good! The chicken wrap was also very tasty and full of flavor. Between the great food and excellent service, this is definitely a place worth stopping by if you're in the area. We will absolutely be back! read more

We really liked our visit to Native Brews Tap & Grill along the main stretch through Cherokee, NC. A bit further down the road, away from all the tourist shops, sits this sizable indoor and outdoor seating space brewery. Don't go past the light, or you'll miss it. Suggested to us by a local, we nestled up to the bar surrounding by who else, locals. This turned from trying something new to an episode of Cheers super fast! We laughed, and conversed, and had a good time to the extent we were really juggling whether to stay the night. But back to Asheville we needed to go. If you're in Cherokee anytime soon, definitely carve out some time for this cool little spot. Good, well-made, bar food. Awesome tasting beers and seltzers on tap. We'll be back to see our friends here! read more

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We arrived on Tuesday afternoon for somw food after a hike near by. We sat qithin 20 minutes. It was not overly crowded, pleasant chill atmosphere. Waitress was pleasant and timely. Food was not bad. I would not recommend the fried deviled eggs (I am not sure if frying made them... rubbery?) But the bacon jam was pretty good. Nothing was super bad, but nothing was exceptional. read more

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This place will surprise you! It is very low-key, right off the main street of Bryson City. You won't be disappointed with anything on the menu. We got the smash burger and the Brew Haus Chicken wrap, both were phenomenal! Everything has a lot of flavor and is executed very well. Highly recommend stopping in! read more

Would never recommend unless you seek a Disappointing Experience all around. Hospitality is not their strength. Hostess at door provided pushback when asked to seat party of 10 together. Bartender was adamant about not serving an alcoholic beverage to anyone without handling a drivers license / picture ID, regardless of age (60+). Sample beers were served extremely foamy. Management quickly became involved when guest politely requested seating to accommodate 10 instead of "set arrangement" of 6+2+2. NO flexibility, no polite discussion explaining why (outdoor dining area was empty except for our group of 10), and we were all demanded to leave before we could be seated. We had to take our $500 dinner experience elsewhere. read more

I was visiting Cherokee for Thanksgiving and had dinner one evening at Native Brews. The restaurant was very busy so I had a short wait for a table but there was a comfortable bench to sit on, and if it had been warmer the front porch would have been nice too. Unfortunately they were out of the beer I wanted so I had the Sunrise Vanilla cream, a hard seltzer that tasted like a cream soda. Very sweet and yummy. For dinner I had the Chicken Caprese Pasta entree. The chicken was good and everything was cooked well, but the abundance of garlic was overpowering and it tasted extremely bitter. I usually love garlic but it was too much for me. For dessert I had the brownie a la mode, which was big enough for two or three people. Delicious though! Service was fast and my server checked on me several times as I ate. The dining room has a bar in the center and multiple televisions showing sports, but there is nice music to listen to. There is also a little merchandise counter by the front, in case you want to take home a memento. read more

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This is a great place to visit! Service was very good. The atmosphere is very friendly and upscale. We enjoyed our night. I had the Trout and it was absolutely delicious. One of the two best ways I've had it prepared. (NC Peanut crusted trout, with a Shrimp Florentine cream sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, and fried Brussels). I highly recommend this dish - you can get any sides you want - it comes standard with garlic mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. That's what I stuck with and wouldn't change. The garlic potatoes were good as were the Brussels sprouts. However, the Brussels sprouts at Forager's (in Dillsboro and Sylva) are much better!) My wife got the Fish and chips. The fish had very good cod flavor, but the breading was a little heavy and possibly a tad undercooked. My wife peeled most of the breading off. I had a bite (with breading) and I agree with her opinion. We really enjoyed our visit to this restaurant, so we dined here a second time on our vacation. On our second visit, I got the Monte Cristo and my wife got the fried onion blossom. My Monte Christo was excellent, (it was heavy on the bread - as it was made with Texas Toast). I wouldn't order it again, but the sandwich was very good. (Next time, I'd get a burger - they looked awesome!) My wife's onion blossom was not nearly as good as the ones at Texas Roadhouse - but it was still pretty good - it's hard to mess up a fried onion. We enjoyed everything about this place - some of the food could be better - but it's an overall good experience. I would recommend putting this restaurant high on your list, when visiting Cherokee. read more

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Sat at the bar wanting to just have a drink and appetizer. The bar tender was pleasant but seemed distracted multi tasking. I guess she never put in our onion blossom because it never came. She did check on it. Later on. We had set a time in our minds that we were leaving after voicing disbelief that it could take that long but then it came out . Her excuse was the kitchen is backed up. I should have listened to the review about the greasy onion blossom but we didn't. And yes it's very greasy. More grease than batter She did apologize several times but when i told her i had only ordered a beer for the onion and my beer was gone- she said well i can sale you another one - seems like since we had waited over 30 minutes for an appetizer she would have refilled the draft without hesitation -not that kinda place though. Prepare to wait and then be disappointed in the food . Tourist trap read more

Native Brews Tap & Grill - Greasy onion blossom - Breweries Near Me - Cherokee, North Carolina

Disappointed.....they do NOT allow any "Take Out" orders on Saturday. Coming to town with my husband, who plays the World Series of Poker at the Casino, I am alone, and don't feel comfortable going into a restaurant and eating alone, so I wanted to order a meal to go, and take it back to the hotel to eat it. Not sure their reasoning, as I wouldn't think it is that much effort, but it sire was a disappointment to me. read more

The service was friendly and the food was amazing. I had the salmon and it was delicious. We set outside and it was very nice. Definitely recommend. read more

We were doing a little gambling at Harrah's and needed something good to eat. My husband found this place on Yelp, and I think he did a great job! We started out with Fried Deviled Eggs. I wasn't sure what to expect, and I love Deviled Eggs, but these didn't quite work for me. They looked good though. For dinner I got the Pot Roast. It came with mashed potatoes and green beans. It was excellent! Our service was good, the restaurant was good, and we will hopefully go back! read more

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Cool spot! The restaurant itself is quite impressive with a large dinning and bar area. We did have to wait to get a table here. The service was good but took a little long to get our food out to us. I ordered the firecracker chicken and loved the sweet chili sauce that it was covered in. Two people in our party ordered the teriyaki chicken and didn't care too much for it. read more

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My husband loved the beer. The fried onion blossom was one of the best I've ever had. Seasoned so well. The wings were great, crispy and spicy sweet. The chipotle black bean burger and fries were great. I loved their ranch. Staff were a little overwhelmed with a rush but very friendly. Great spot at the base of the Smokey mountains. read more

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This is a great place to have dinner! They have a great menu and the service is fast. It's a very clean open air space. It's definitely a must on the list of restaurants to eat at in Bryson City. Make sure you ask for Mel she's our favorite waitress. read more

Food was average as expected and beers were alright. The American IPA was good and so was rhe Hazy.

Our family of 12 was looking for a dog-friendly place to eat and we were definitely in the mood for some brews. Luckily we found this place, Native Brews Tap & Grill. They had great outdoor seating, with great views of the mountains, plenty of space for kids to run around, and outdoor heaters too. The service was good. The food was satisfying as well. Great portions. Usually my kids will eat everything, but they were beyond stuffed before they could finish their meal... So was I! Hence we went home with satisfied bellies! There were several things I wanted to try on the menu, but knew that wasn't realistic in one visit My kids had fish & chips, chicken carbonara, country fried steak. I had the Warrior Burger. Others in our party had salads and burgers. Everything looked great. Cocktails are my go-to, but because the place was called Native Brews and I was in town for vacation, I definitely had to explore what Native Brews was about. I had the Native Girl Pale Ale. Actually I had two. Had I known it was possible, I would have taken some of their canned beer to-go and have a few back at the cabin. I didn't realize this until I got home and took a look at their website. The inside of the restaurant was very clean and had a great vibe. I could see myself hanging out here with friends to watch a game. The ladies' bathroom was also impressively clean. I'll be back here the next time I come to Cherokee. read more

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We had a phenomenal lunch here with our family of seven. The beer was great, the food was great, and the service was even better.

The food in this place was OUTSTANDING. Both the pot pie and the meatloaf were out of this world. I wish the selection of beer was more diverse, but the beers themselves were good nonetheless. The service was pleasant but a little slow at times, but everyone was hardworking :) The vibes were super chill and it definitely was favored by locals, which made us happy! We love supporting local. read more

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We had to start out with Say What??? (fried deviled eggs with bacon jam). They were very tasty and the bacon jam on top was the perfect topper. My husband and I split the peanut crusted trout and the pecan pear salad. Portions were generous and we were both stuffed. The trout was phenomenal...very twnder and tasty! Paired with brussel sprouts which had a great flavor and extra tasty (especially when you dipped them in the sauce from the trout). The Pecan pear salad was really good! Very generous with all the goodies (pecans and raisins) and lightly dressed. Michael was great and kept us well taken care of. We will definitely be back the next time we come through!! (We dug into the deviled eggs before I could snap a picture, but I managed to get a few.) read more

Native Brews Tap & Grill - Say What??? (Fried deviled eggs) - Breweries Near Me - Cherokee, North Carolina

Average experience, but a great way to stop and have a few beers and decent meal while you're in Cherokee. They told us 25 minutes but in fact we were sat in less than 10 minutes. Wait staff took our order quickly once we sat down, and was pleasurable, but hard to find at times. It was a relaxed atmosphere with a great selection of craft brews and food. Didn't seem busy but the food took over 20 minutes to arrive. When it did, it did NOT disappoint! Amazing portions and just good in general. read more

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Came in on vacation. The food was alright. The appetizers were good. We got the pretzel and the cheese curds. I got the country fired steak and my husband got the BYOB Burger. It's a lot of food and it will fill you up. Service was incredibly nice. read more

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Cherokee's got a little gem! If you want fantastic service, good food that comes to your table hot and at an affordable price, native Brews is the place for you. A good selection of beers. Super crispy, steamy white cod, crispy chicken fried steak, Crisp tender seasoned corn!, all freshly prepared! The people who work here, know what they are doing, shout out to the chef and the kitchen staff! You need to check it out! read more

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We had a great experience at Native Brews. I ordered the Smashburger with homemade chips. It was excellent. My wife ordered the fried chicken Cobb salad. It was pretty good. The beverage selection was good with many unique/local brews. Service was great outside on the patio. We will return. read more

We arrived around 8:00, and were told there'd be a half hour wait. The place wasn't even half full. I asked why there was such a long wait and the hostess said one of their fryers was broken. We sat at the bar and were told we weren't allowed to order until our pager went off saying our table was ready. This was even if we wanted to stay and eat at the bar. We stayed at the bar and ordered our food after the pager finally went off. I ordered a burger, and my wife a monte Cristo. Everything was very greasy. The bartender was ok, but seemed to have a bit of a chip on his shoulder. He didn't seem very happy to be there, and even commented on another customer's tip in front of us. read more

Spacious interior with classic american dishes. I had the trout since it was a specialty of the area and it was a bit salty but nice when mixed with the sauce. The bathrooms were clean and our server was friendly and attentive. read more

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While visiting family in Cherokee, we decided to stop in for a casual afternoon lunch after traveling about six hours and spending the morning at the Cherokee Festival. I had felt so welcomed at the festival and other small shops around town--but unfortunately, that feeling changed when we came here to eat. We dined in with our four kids, who were well-behaved and quiet. The food itself was really good, but the service left a lot to be desired. Our waitress never smiled, greeted us, or made us feel welcome--just short phrases like, "What can I get you to drink?" and "Are you ready to order?" When she came by once for refills, she spoke in a monotone voice and said to one of our kids, "Can you hand me the cup?" We're very friendly people wherever we go, so it really stood out how cold the interaction felt. I understand everyone has off days, so I still left a $30 tip and wrote on the receipt, "I hope you have a great day," because I was having one and didn't want it to ruin mine--but I could see how this experience could easily ruin someone else's. I'm not sure if the lack of warmth was because we were tourists or just bad timing, but considering how much this area depends on visitors, being welcoming should be a priority. Sadly, we won't be returning. read more

Tried to go in and eat....they told me I could not bring my service dog into the restaurant and I asked them if they were refusing me service due to my medical service dog and they said yes. They told me that since they are owned by native Americans that the ADA (American Disabilities Act) doesn't apply to them. read more

All around a great experience. Food was great. Service was fantastic. We got the buffalo chicken flatbread and the Hawaiian chicken sandwich. Recommend both. read more

Native Brews Tap & Grill - Buffalo Chicken Flatbread - Breweries Near Me - Cherokee, North Carolina

So. Where do I start? Let's say food.. onion blossom and the fried, deviled lived on eggs were spectacular as long as you love some horseradish. If not skip and go to item 2! Ever had ya a deep fried deviled egg? You're missing out. Gotcha sum bacon jam dressing/sauce/runny stuff on it, you will absolutely slather all over the place and need many nanerkins. Yes you will! Beers are great. Fetch a flight or 3. Say hi to somebody nearby and be nice. You'll love this place and the servers are very nice. GoGetchaSum read more

I had been in class all day and wanted a hot meal and a cold beer. Native Brews was recommended plus it was close to the hotel. It was not crowded on a weekday. The bartender provided friendly service. The cranberry chicken wrap was tasty. The locally brewed lager was cold and refreshing. I have Native Brews on my radar for the next visit. read more

Absolutely delicious trout, great service, and nice outdoor dining area with giant games to play.

I eat here monthly. I enjoy the drive from AVL since Hwy 9 to Chimney Rock is closed. The overall experience was good, minus the drinks we had. I can't complain about the food or service. What I will complain about is being charged for sharing the entree. Also, being charged extra for Club Soda for my Tequila, soda & lime cocktail ...wtf‼⁉ Seriously, charge extra instead of nickel and diming read more

Great beer, great food, great service! I wouldn't call it "cheap", but would call it good value for the money. Two of us had a beer each and an entree each, and the check was a bit under $60, which surprised us a bit. My Monte Cristo was awesome, as was (believe it or not) my wife's meat loaf. I really want to know the "secret sauce", behind the green beans that came with the meat loaf. They have a lovely sort of smoky flavor. My wife couldn't eat them all, so we put them in a go box and had them as a side with our home cooked steaks the following night. We sat inside, but they also have a large outdoor patio, including what I think was four lanes of cornhole boards. Possibly other recreational options, not sure. We will be back! read more

TLDR; Food 5/5, Service 5/5, Price 4/5 Food was great, service was awesome, just be ready to pay like $18-$20 for a burger and fries. It was very tasty though! read more

Food is good (I know this from being there before). Service is atrocious. Came in with party of 12, told 45 minutes. 1.5 hours later, with an empty restaurant, they said three parties still ahead of us and we may or may not get seated. That we should go if we felt we needed to. There was literally a full twelve top open and 3/4 of other tables empty. Beer sucks too read more

We came here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. It was busy but we were told by the hostess we could sit at the bar. The restaurant is clean and inviting. The beers here are pretty good. The bartender, Becky (I hope that's the correct name) was so nice and let my husband sample the beer before he made his decision. I got the blonde and ended up ordering a spiced apple martini afterward. That martini was so good. I probably would've ordered a few more but we were driving around that day and thought it was best not to. My husband also got a smoked old fashioned and it was fun to watch it being made. We both got burgers, but they were dry so that's why I knocked off a star. All in all, it was a good place to stop, eat, and have drinks. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. I recommend Native Brews Tap and Grill to anyone in the area! read more

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Amazing food. Amazing service. Great employees. A favorite place to stop! The steak salad was delicious

Pros first the food was fabulous in the restaurant. Portion sizes and flavors fantastic. Cons Molly the waitress or seating was horrible. She was abrasive, rude and would make anybody not want to go back. Get rid of Molly! Her vibe is completely off if you want better reviews no stars for Molly 5 stars for food. She needs to go put her in the back away from customers she's so nasty. read more

We dined here twice and all of our meals were delicious. Service was very good. I have food allergies and they were graciously accommodating. Welcomed our dog on their patio and made sure he had water. read more

Native Brews Tap & Grill - Breweries Near Me - Cherokee, North Carolina

IDK who wrote all the good reviews for this place. I was so excited to try a native beer and my husband and I drove 4 hours to check out this restaurant and Cherokee for his birthday. We were given a pager when we entered and told it was a 30 minute wait. We were told that sitting at the bar was NOT first come first serve and that we would have to be on a wait list even for bar seating. We decided to wait for a table and we were told we could order a beer at the bar while we waited (but not drink it at the bar!), so we thought we would order beers and drink them outside on the patio. There was only one couple sitting at the bar so we approached the bar to order beers. The female bartender did not acknowledge us at all so we flagged her down to order a beer. She was incredibly rude, barked at us about there being a waitlist for the bar, would not allow us to order a beer, then told us that we needed to go to the side of the bar to stand in line to order a beer. There was no line. There was no one else attempting to order a beer at all. Clearly they didn't want business. We then turned in our pager and overheard the hostess tell a man that he could sit at the bar and drink until his table was ready. That is absolutely not true so I told the man that I was leaving because not only are you not allowed to sit at the bar and drink until your table is ready, you also are not allowed to order a beer at all apparently. The manager then came, he knew absolutely nothing about the situation but told me I couldn't order a beer because I didn't have an ID! I have an ID! Nobody ever asked for my ID! That was absolutely not the issue. Having a rude and incompetent bartender is the issue! The place was not crowded at all and it's now easy to see why. They need to get a new bartender, one who has a clue. A new manager would be good too. read more