Zaxbys

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.

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City Lights Cafe

4.0(162 reviews)

0.8 mi

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.

Book store upstairs

Vegan Brekkie

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Ilda - Sylva

4.5(70 reviews)

0.7 mi

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.

Hot apple fritters dusted with confectionate sugar on a pillow of lavender whipped cream. A great finish to an excellent dinner!

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White Moon

4.6(105 reviews)

0.8 mi

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.

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Cocktails in the evening!

Josh's Backstreet Takeout

4.9(14 reviews)

0.9 mi

We had been wanting to try Josh's Backstreet Takeout for a very long time and we finally made it…read morein. We picked up lunch after checking out the menu online. They specialize in wraps and bowls, but I of course, had to check out the specials. I went with the special which was called the Takoraisu. The Takoraisu is Ground beef and Rotel tossed in a unique Tex-Mex-Asian fusion of spices served over rice. Add your favorite toppings, a packet of sour cream, picante sauce, and top it off with a bag of crumbled Doritos. For $10 you're not beating their prices. Ashley went with the Cheesy Chicken Wrap which was only $7.50. The Takoraisu was a huge serving and for sure could have been split between two people. I started it and ate a little more than half and then had to wait two hours to finish it off. I also got to try Ashley's Cheesy Chicken wrap, which had a lot of flavor. Josh's is for sure a great spot to stop by and pick up lunch. Very large servicing and great prices and of course it's local. You can't beat that!

100% recommend! Amazing food and the service is outstanding. Must try the cheezy chicken!read more

Takoraisu

Takoraisu with all the toppings.

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Cheesy Chicken Wrap

Balsam Falls Brewing

4.2(92 reviews)

0.7 mi

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.

Cheese burger, tater toots (Fun! Fun! Fun!) & a six flight of mostly dark beers! Love Saturdays ...

Alcoholic frozen lemonade

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Brewmaster burger

Mad Batter Kitchen

4.0(127 reviews)

0.9 mi

Vegans - there is menu for us! I love the big burrito with…read moretofu and I ask for it grilled. The hubs like it too.

This pizza was so delicious and has now made mad batter become one of my favorite spots to eat…read morearound western carolina. The servers are friendly and it didn't take too long for the food to come out. The inside is very groovy and fun. When I was here, they were having music bingo. Other nights they do karaoke and such.

View of the bar

Thai Coconut Curry with Chicken

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Lulu's on Main

3.9(232 reviews)

0.9 mi

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

Burger with fried green tomato

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Front Street Takeout

4.4(12 reviews)

2.4 mi

I've had the pleasure of eating at Front Street several times. I usually get my food delivered…read more I've had the Cobb Salad, The Cuban, The Chicken Casserole (which is absolutely amazing), The French Dip, and The Margarita Pizza. I've heard from so many people that it's beautiful inside the restaurant. But, I must say, the food here is worth the wait which is not long. The food is always fantastic. One day, I will get to go inside and be able to thank all the people that work there that put all the effort into taking such great care of my food! Shannon Goodson

Was a little confused at first when one side of this restaurant was called Front Street Takeout and…read morethe other side being called Quirky Birds Treehouse but after looking a little deeper I figured it out. One side is for pickup the other is the side down restaurant. Since we were dining in we ended up at the Quirky Bird side. They have and out door patio and a picnic table or 2. We ended up at the picnic table since we had our dogs with us. We order drinks I had a Coors. I also noticed when I went inside they had a full bar with a decent amount of bourbon. Was surprised to see Weller 12 there for such a small place. They had a couple sandwiches which I was interested in but went with the Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner! which is breaded chicken, Munster Cheese, avocado, arugula, Blueberry Compote, on a Ciabatta Bun. I will say the service was a bit slow with drink refills and getting us out our food. Though we understood because the train had arrived at the time we were there and there was a lot going on at the take out side and were where at the furthest table away. I will say when our food came out it was pretty good. My chicken sandwich was was lightly breaded and the Blueberry Compote really brought everything together. We even got take out from here later this week and the Chicken Casserole Wrap was also good.

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El Patron Mexican restaurant

4.1(136 reviews)

0.4 mi

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!

Stopped in here today with my boss while being in the area for work. The restaurant is nice and…read moreclean, very large booths for a big group. The manager was polite, walking around greeting people and checking on them. The Food was amazing! This place is superb. Will gladly stop in again!!

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Sean B.

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9 years ago

Waited 30 minutes and was told it would be another 30 minutes until our order was ready. All the food was being given to the customers in the drive thru window. Got our money back and left. read more

Chase L.

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5 years ago

came in clutch for our whole team. Literally reopened and let us all walk through the drive through. Shout out to the manager lily for saving us. read more

Alexander C.

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2 years ago

chicken was fye the service good took like 3 minutes 2 get the food idk wht these people r talking abt #zaxbysfye

Pat N.

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3 years ago

Terribly slow, took 40 minutes to get my food through drive-through would not recommend

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