The best Restaurants in Dillsboro ranking of January 2025
14 restaurant menus in Dillsboro, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"We could smell this place as we drove in to town, it was about lunch time and the place was packed so we skipped it and drove on by but we did return..."
Sandy Haga
"Everything about Haywood Smokehouse Dillsboro is fantastic. The brisket is superb, the best I’ve ever had anywhere. The sides were also delicious...."
Carey Dillinger
"The food was so much better than I can describe. We ate family style and couldn't finish it all. While we certainly didn't need desert, who can..."
Beverly Wolfkill
"Haywood smokehouse is a great place to relax with friends and family and have an excellent meal! The food is amazing! Staff are friendly and go above..."
Lisa Canetta-Wolfson
"A perfect southern meal with hometown friendly service! Highly recommend this place for comfort food! The Banana Pudding & Peach Cobbler were..."
Renee L. Ruiz
"We had a great experience. The food was amazing. My daughter and I split the brisket and is was delicious. The boys got BBQ pork and ribs and they..."
Brooke Taylor Jensen
"This place was wonderful. Best food we had during our whole trip. Mac-n-cheese and brisket was amazing. Awesome place for such a small..."
Ginny Ferguson
"My turkey sandwich was delicious and my husband's St. Louis ribs were the best he has ever had. Cute place and our server was great. Wow. I can't..."
Pamela S. McDonnell
"Great BBQ! And great owners! We were outside today working on the cable lines, and one of the owners walked by and started talking to us. He told us,..."
Brandon Braun
"Absolutely the best ribs ever,,, enjoyed having my birthday there couldn't have picked a better place atmosphere food definitely and Improvement with..."
Dianne Petkas
"How About That... How About That. Mighty Tasty To Die For Smoked Brisket at Haywood Smokehouse in Dillard, NC. Definitely worth the 35 Min drive from..."
Bryan Lambert
"Love their food, they are always super friendly and helpful. The food is great one of the only places that actually cuts brisket the way it's..."
Steffanie Roberts
"The most tender and flavorful meat I’ve ever eaten. Their variety of sauces were not only unique, but delicious. The service was amazing! The staff..."
Laurie Ann
"Wooooweee the ribs on Saturday are amazing!! They slide right off the bone!! They only smoke the baby back ribs on Saturday’s, so you must make the..."
Tammy C
"Im from Texas, so I always like to go to barbecue restaurants that serve brisket outside of the Lone Star state. Haywood came with a lot of good..."
Bryan Mcdonald
"Wait, time was a little long. But there are not a lot of options nearby, WCU is a busy campus, and Dillsboro and Sylva have options, but they are all..."
Ricky Moorehead
"On our annual trip with the girls up in the Carolinas, always stop by Haywood. Lots of food, excellent, always some leftovers and some to go...."
Patty M
"My goodness was this amazing. The level of flavor developed on the brisket was next level. Best bbq I've had, period.
Sides were all homemade and..."
Ryan Peterson
"This is by far the best restaurant in the area. Their food is worth the drive. They have perfected the art of cooking in a smoker, the brisket has a..."
Carlos Bigott
"If you go here try to get Susie to wait on you. She was awesome and so was the food. I mean everything we had was great and when we go back to that..."
Robbie Slagle
"We got catering for our rehearsal dinner at Haywood Smokehouse. We got 12 lbs. of sliced brisket, 9 slabs of St. Louis style ribs, coleslaw, baked..."
Forrest Lin
"Amazing BBQ joint that you definitely don't want to miss.
This is the type of place that you are hoping to find when hunting for hidden gems on a..."
Tophat D
"My wife and I are always looking for good barbeque restaurants. This past weekend we were in Dillsboro, NC and discovered Haywood Smokehouse!..."
"I got a chicken tenders basket and it was bussin. Service is amazing. People are so nice and friendly. Place has its own parking lot. Depends on what..."
Joe
"Five out five. We stopped by for dinner, and not a single person regretted our visit. All four people from our group enjoyed the food, the service..."
Oleksandr Isakov
"Excellent gyros, the service was great. I chose this restaurant because it was so close to WCU, and it did not disappoint. I will be back for..."
Paul Faile
"We have always eaten at Kostas when visiting WCU and they have never let us done. It was the perfect setting for our graduation celebration lunch. My..."
Candace Land
"This is the first time I have been here since it was redone. They no longer have servers. You enter and order your food off the menu board, like a..."
L Cardinal
"We got small Greek salads. It was the definition of small. It's a basic salad, and the ingredients should be inexpensive. The price of that salad..."
Howard Zeigler
"Absolutely amazing! The place has an amazing environment and the staff are super friendly!
The food is delicious with large servings and well worth..."
Gus Sans
"So the way that Kostas works is you place your order at the counter, then take a seat at a table with a number that they give you. I ordered the..."
Mar Pepin
"We rode the Great Smoky Railroad to town. We rushed to get here because we thought we would be rushing to eat and get back on time. We were wrong. ..."
Michael Murray
"This place never fails every time I visit Franklin North Carolina. I have to come here. No Italian restaurant no matter how expensive or popular they..."
Lea Ale
"Service is always great food is as consistent as it gets. Amazing considering the fact that they have a large..."
Chris Smith
"We went to celebrate our friends birthday. The gentleman who took our order was very kind and really cared for us. They went above and beyond un..."
Nicole Gretz
"It has been probably 10 plus years since me and my husband went to Kostas! We both remember it being awesome, but just hadn't gone in a long time. It..."
Rachael Elizabeth
"Stumbled upon this place thanks to Google Maps! It was a 20 minute drive from our hotel but we chanced it and we were so glad we did! It was..."
Shana Tackett
"A neat place. Just a good typical Greek style restaurant. They have a huge variety of food to choose from. Even some Asian dishes lol, really!!!..."
Bill Hampel
"The Greek food was tasty, with large portions, and served very quickly. I got the gyro platter, which was substantial with fries, greek salad, and..."
Sue Lyons
"Very friendly and fast with over-the-counter service. The food is..."
"Highly recommend this wonderful place if you are looking for a warm atmosphere and a delicious steak dinner! The filet was absolutely perfect as well..."
Hannah Lail
"One of the best steaks I have ever had. Prime beef and worth the price...but it was about $37 per steak. Just FYI. Good service and great..."
Homer Noodleman
"We had a wonderful lunch & drinks on our day visit to downtown Dillsboro. Staff & owner were great, especially Paul our server/bartender. Love their..."
Lynn Sundberg
"My steak was cooked perfectly! Service was great. The fried green tomatoes were delicious! And the patio/restaurant was beautiful. l will..."
Paige Mariah Simpson
"The food was good but our service was best. Chuck was knowledgeable about the menu, patient, attentive and all around the best service we have had in..."
Marysue Hoag
"The place was awesome, we sat outside in a beautiful setting, I had a filet, better than Ruth Chris, my wife had a burger that looked like it was a..."
Mike Placek
"Tonight with our first night ever eating at Boots and let me just say we will be back! The service was great, the food was delicious, and the..."
Cody N Leonard
"Went for first time with friends and I can't say enough about the food, service and the owners..I highly recommend going. Can't wait to go back ...."
Tony Gregory
"This place is such a great find! Literally some of the best filets we have ever had and when we found out how dog friendly they are, we knew we were..."
Shellie Bridges
"We tried Boots tonight and had a great dinner. The service was perfect and very attentive. I had the country fried (chicken fried) steak. The ..."
Mike Phillips
"This place is awesome. Atmosphere is fantastic. Friendly staff. Delicious food and affordable prices. Enjoyed lunch..."
Debra Porche Babin
"This was our first time dinning at Boots Steakhouse and the atmosphere was great. We really enjoyed ourselves and the food was delicious. Our steaks..."
Renae Boyles Custer
"Stumbled across this hidden gem... absolutely amazing! Delicious food, outside seating with lovely ambiance!!! Can’t wait to to go..."
Geovanna Beltran-China
"My husband and l just wanted to get away for the weekend for Christmas and we went to this wonderful restaurant. I order the jumbo shrimp and grits..."
Valerie Finley
"Fantastic! We were visiting Western Carolina University and Boots was recommended by a random hotel guest. The hostest/owner was so friendly, the..."
Erik Summers
"Hidden gem found in Dillsboro today while on the train, so we drove back for dinner. Everything was excellent, especially the Bang Bang Shrimp, which..."
Chef Dave Food Critic
"We live in the area and know that you need reservations- the call back sometimes is tough, but worth it!! We sat on the patio, with the lovely water..."
Kelley Greene
"Never disappoints!! Amazing food!! Fried mushrooms Cajun shrimp, salad, filet Mignon, baked potato and sweet iced tea!! So so good!! And the wedding..."
RVNewAdventures
"To start, I had a ceasar salad, which came with house made croutons, and the ceasar dressing was light and well done. For my entree, I had the Filet..."
Camerons Culinarium
"Really good food
Great service,but atmosphere is kinda load at..."
Alan Julian
"One the best quality places to stop for a nice meal in the Dillsboro area. I couldn’t complain about the sirloin I ordered at all. My wife ordered..."
jack watson
"Boots is amazing! The owner is darling. She explained to us the menu and how everything was prepared. Everything is homemade with that being said, it..."
Aimee Monie
"MUST MAKE RESERVATIONS!!!
The atmosphere is kind off here, its really like they tried to make it a fancy saloon but fell short of the goal. But the..."
Sheena Craig
"Steak is the entree to order here! Very tender and juicy, honestly the best I've probably ever had. I ordered the shrimp and grits and it wasn't my..."
Sian McDonald
"Do yourself a favor and visit this little gem in the mountains. It's proximity to WCU means there's plenty of young people to help staff their..."
Joe Empson
"One of the best dining out experiences I have had recently! Took our grandparents and the waitress was incredibly patient and understanding with..."
Mandy Hendrickson
"Wonderful place for diner!! Amazing service and food!! Erin and MaKayla, who was in training, provided excellent service! The salads are wonderful..."
MaryKay F
"My goodness, I have no complaints. My wife and I rode the train today and our host was Emily, she suggested Boots Steakhouse. I can’t agree more,..."
Mark Smith
"This is a hidden gem that we live so much. We live in the area and it's always our go to place when we want an epic meal. We had a party of 6 and..."
Cheryl Wooten
"We drove 1 1/2 hours from Gatlinburg to go back to this wonderful Steakhouse because the Steaks were one of the best my husband has ever had. The..."
Rebecca Werneth
"I was looking back over our vacation pics today and realized that I never left a review
My husband & I are from Louisiana.
The owner was SUPER nice!..."
"I absolutely loved everything about this restaurant. My husband and I were greeted at the door by smiling staff. That in itself is unusual these..."
Wendy Crisp-Ashe
"Food is excellent. The fruit cocktail has a sweet minty flavor - perfect for summer. The bacon app had the most amazing dips - beer cheese and a..."
Tracie Gray Jernigan
"Excellent new dining option for Dillsboro which compliments other restaurants around without duplication. Forager's canteen has the menu selections..."
Dana M Smith
"It was wonderful!! The wait staff was very friendly and very on top of drink refills! Also, the spicy Thai taco was delicious!! We will definitely..."
Samantha Jones
"We were just passing through and stopped for lunch. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but this was not it.. The food was AMAZING. We ordered the..."
Katie Clark
"This place did not disappoint. The food was fresh, hot and amazing. We didn't have to wait long on our order and service was great. I highly..."
Jenny Hall
"We love this place! The food is always to perfection and the staff is friendly and attentive. Our favorites are: fish tacos, shrimp & grits, and the..."
stephanie allred
"We stopped here during a layover on our GSMR train ride to get lunch. Got the apple butter grilled cheese and the BLT tacos with sweet potato tots..."
Wayne T Whaley
"Wow! This quaint little spot is packed with flavor. I had dinner, and breakfast the following day and both meals were fantastic. Their curry was so..."
Camerons Culinarium
"Ate there twice this weekend… the food was unbelievable good and the presentation was outstanding. We had great service (Thanks Caroline!) at a..."
Chris Castelli
"Best food I've eaten in a long time. Service was amazing. Food was on point. We loved our waitress. We ordered the carnivore omelet and eggs..."
Michelle Bruland
"It's absolutely amazing. I've never been a big fan of brunch, but this place changed my mind! It was so good. I got the steak house bowl, and my..."
Michelle Crosson
"Fabulous server, friendly, efficient, just on the spot. Great indoor and outdoor seating options. Pet, dog friendly outside seating.
We had the..."
Julz Elmore
"Foragers did an absolutely stellar job catering our wedding! They were so professional and went above and beyond to accommodate our vision for every..."
"Janet's is the best little diner around! I got the BBQ pulled pork and it was amazing. Definitely suggest that. Also the pizza here is pretty good...."
jonathon craig
"Carried out a large sausage & pepperoni pizza I have to say its about the best I've had out here ! nice flavor sauce & toppings & I'm a new Yorker..."
Joe Paolillo
"Jeff and I was out driving a few weeks ago and saw Janets Diner on our way home. We had eaten so made a note of the place to come back and try it. ..."
Vicki Dixon
"Really a nice clean restaurant. Would recommend it to anyone. Last time there had the liver and onions special. Really really..."
Frank Petri
"Great service and nice hometown type diner. ..."
Searcy
"Very clean, quiet, staff very friendly. Nice family style restaurant/diner. We loved it and best of all they know what a Stromboli is and it was..."
Elva Kast
"A very home-y place that males you feel like you're walking into Grandma's house from the decor to the smell to the friendliness of the staff. Came..."
"This shop was very busy. We had to wait in a long line to get a coffee. I ordered a Cinnamon Dolce Latte. I’m usually a plain coffee with a little..."
L Cardinal
"Love this adorable independent shop! We also buy our coffee beans from here and always try a new flavor out. We'll typically get a double shot..."
stephanie allred
"We made a quick stop here to get some sweets. It was amazing, the staff is friendly and their products are..."
Mr and Mrs Living Life
"Best coffee I’ve had in NC! The barista was so cute and sweet!! Worth the..."
Mackenzi Geil
"Such a cute little shop nestled in the downtown area of Sylva/dillsboro. Great selection of Chocolate, fudge and coffee. What could be better then..."
Burnzone A.L.
"Small shop but packed with delicious chocolate treats. The owner also makes custom coffee drinks, which are impressive. Don't pass up the opportunity..."
Eldric
"I can’t believe I’ve never left a review for this place! This has been my go to chocolate/sweets shop for the last 4 years and it never lets me..."
Caroline Singerline
"Cozy sweet shop where you can sample anything in a jar! Their chocolates are so delicious and creative! So much better than any inner city chocolate..."
Jade Xiao
"Stopped off here while taking the Great Smoky Mountains Railway trip a couple of weeks ago out of Bryson City, NC. This is a cozy local place in the..."
Scott M
"Smiling faces, warm service and many chocolates and coffee to choose from, my personal favorite is the dark chocolate coffee beans..."
"The Southern hospitality here is the best I’ve ever experienced in the American Southeast! They were extra attentive to us because we were the only..."
Jade Xiao
"The staff is accommodating and kind, our toddler was hungry and they offered crackers, and even some bubbles while they prepared our meals. The food..."
Maureen Guarnaccia
"Delicious and cozy local spot. I can't believe it took me 12 years to find them gem. Great location and absolutely DELICIOUS food. The perfect lunch..."
Natalie Newman
"This is a Hidden gem in Dillsboro NC. This little sandwich shop under the big ole house has delicious Salads and Sandwiches. You can call in your..."
Joe Collins
"This place is always good. People are friendly. My only complaint is that the kitchen staff doesn't pay close attention to the orders that come back..."
S J
"Consistently good food. Tucked into a larger building which makes atmosphere unique. Definitely recommend. Limited..."
David Redman
"I have been eating there for years and it is excellent. Great food friendly staff and very reasonably priced. I would recommend it to..."
ROBERT HUNT
"This is one of the best-kept secrets in Dillsboro food was amazing customer service was..."
bob boyer
"Amazing sandwiches and soup! My favorite is the Triple Treat and any..."
KP (Juniper)
"Food was good, but need to fix it to be handicap..."
"This is such a great shop filled with so many wonderful items for your home or if you are looking for a special gift for someone! It is definitely a..."
Bobbi Overby Curtis
"Great atmosphere and stellar ice cream! A must see in downtown Dillsboro. Love this place so much, that I hang out in the evening and help my wife..."
Jimmy Lacy
"I just went to The Inside Scoop in Dillsboro, NC. I got a Banana pudding shake and a strawberry shake it was amazing and the shop is adorable. I will..."
Susan Morris Skibbe
"Incredible and unique place! Inside Scoop has the best jewelry, antiques and ice cream around. I had a Galentines Day paint night that was so much..."
Ashley Wilson
"The Willie and Waylon was the best milkshake I've ever had. Bits of pecan pie in it,..."
Sonny Sanders
"Awesome little shop , great ice cream ... so fun ! Great..."
Anita Webb Shull
"Love the Banana Pudding ice cream a must have when I..."
Janice Gunter
"Ordered a scoop of banana puddingg ice cream and she made me one fresh! Delicious and..."
Jenae Roseen
"My husband and I stop here every year on vacation so he can get his "real live " malt! They are the best!! This year I got a shake and he got his..."
Beth Koerts Anderson
"Ms. Kitty sundae & Elvis milkshake were both delicious..."
Bobbi Lee Bennett
"The homemade ice cream was amazing!!!..."
Sarah Miles
"Fresh old timey ice cream with real ingredients. I’d rather have a few fresh top tier ice creams than 100 mediocre ice creams.
The banana pudding..."
Daniel James
"This place is adorable with authentic antiques and super ice cream. Recently the owner purchased a lovely cabin just outside Dillsboro. We stayed..."
Ann McGee
"Adorable shop that includes pieces for the entire family!! The ice cream is amazing, big enough to share (but only if you want to)! We are locals who..."
Haywood Community Church
"Cute shop. Sweet folks. Great ice cream.
Refreshing after a long train ride. Check it out!
Only weird thing is there is no signage that says "The..."
Lynn Alomar
"Fantastic ice cream, sundaes, and shakes. Salted caramel ice cream was fantastic. You will not be disappointed with the willie and waylon shake...."
K Willis
"Delicious and extremely kind & friendly! We had several custom milkshakes and she even stayed open a little late just for us!! We are visiting the..."
Holly Lewis
"AMAZING homemade ice cream and such a friendly atmosphere. If we are back in the area it will definitely be our first..."
Melanie Lemons
"This is an amazing little place! I got The Elvis and it tastes better than Cookout's peanut butter and banana milkshake. Love it..."
Sara Ramirez
"Friendly people serving up some good ice cream. Not made in house (Kern's), but delicious just the..."
Scott Stevens
"So glad we found this place. The Salted Caramel w/ Pecan Pie shake was as amazing as the..."
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