Brunch with my wife for her birthday. We were able to get seated as we arrived and our hostess was…read morefantastic. The coffee was hot and delicious. Our meal was perfect and the portions were perfect. The restaurant was clean and quiet. I highly recommend Pop's!

Been coming here for years, food and service is always spot on, classic small town diner ambience.read more

This was our first time at this location. We have been to the Dillsboro previously and loved it so…read morewe thought we'd give this location a try and what a great choice that was!! It doesn't look big on the outside but inside it set up to hold tons of tables. They do over take out as well so you can call ahead and for pick up or come in and order to go. We were able to be seated immediately around 1 pm on Saturday. Our waitress came right over to give us the specials and see if we had ever been before or had any questions on the sauces. We placed our food order and it wasn't too long until the we had the best smells right in front of us! I had the special, brisket tacos and he had the brisket sandwich! Every bite was tender and delicious!! Portion sizes were good and prices were decent. If you love tender and delicious BBQ then absolutely stop here!! If not move along and the leave the goods for the rest of us!

Brisket it awesome it I really Texas brisket I have eaten at many BBQ places this place is for real…read morefries are good so is the Mac and cheese wife ate all of her beans (bad for me later) Visiting from Nashville area so it might be a while before I make it back but we will be back. If the food isn't enough the service is also awesome

Had a chance to go to Pop's recently. We were thinking of going to a popular place over in…read moreWaynesville, but when we saw the lines out the door there we decided to go somewhere that wasn't quite so busy. We also really liked the location Pop's is in, right by the river with the babbling water going by. We were seated in a reasonable time, and didn't even really have a chance to go look at the glass blowing that was taking place in the other half of the building. We did get a chance after our meal, though. Looking through the menu, we went for some smoked wings and a couple of other barbecue choices. It turned out that the best item on the menu was the mac and cheese, which had a gorgeous garlic flavor to it. Everything else was quite good as well, though it turns out my mother is not keen on the smoked wings. No regrets, just not something she would order again. All in all a great meal, and we would definitely recommend and return.

I've been here several times in the past and decided to go back at lunch. Things were very slow…read morecompared to evening traffic. My order came out incorrect, ordered a three meat platter with two sides and was delivered a brisket plate. Missing the ribs and smoked sausage. My wife's wing platter was overcooked and the wings were dried out. For the fact that there was hardly any customers at the noon hour I would have expected better service and better quality food. The restaurant was clean and fairly quiet and we enjoyed the Creekside view.

What a surprise....the best Pad Thai (and many more Thai dishes) this side of Thailand are whipped…read moreup by Chef Mona... but wait, there's much more on the seasonal and evolving menu hosted by John, chef and owner. The staff (I wont try to single them out for fear of forgetting someone) make this place special and ensure you feel welcomed to your new home in the valley.

Great place to sit and relax by the creek and enjoy some good food and a beer or cocktail…read more Stopped in with my son after an hour long walk at Lake Junaluska. We both enjoyed a beer and each ordered a pizza. They have a pizza oven so the pizzas are great. I had the margarita flatbread and my son had the Appalachian pizza. I live in Waynesville and always enjoy going here. They have inside and outside seating !! Staff is very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!!

Most everything there was great. It is actually home cooked, (you can see into the kitchen), the…read morestaff are attentive and polite, and the restaurant has quite the nice color scheme and seating arrangement. If you're visiting Maggie Valley, this is a great place to come. I had their Western Omelette, and it did have a profusion of vegetables, and the cheese was a highlight as well. The biscuits were quite nice. Overall, I would definitely visit again. It does lack root beer floats though.

Great breakfast place. I love the family style. I love the pancakes. Friendly staff. It's nice and…read moreclean.

Delightful BBQ spot with attentive staff, sweet tea, and plenty od options for everyone…read more Our table ordered at least four kinds of smoked meats plus a dinner salad, a mixture of sides and hush puppies. Then we added dessert. Everything was delicious! We especially appreciated our server, who expertly kept track of the individual nuances of each order. Of note: the coleslaw and baked beans were well beyond the expectations for these standard BBQ items, so don't sleep on these as sides.

Best North Carolina BBQ! Luckily as we were traveling through, we saw their billboard and decided…read moreto stop for lunch. We split a chopped pork sandwich platter with a side of fries and their homemade Mac-n-cheese. It did not disappoint. We would have tried another dish but the serving size was perfect and filling. The Nascar decor made it an even better experience and the staff were very hospitable. Service was fast and the size of their drinks made it so we never had to ask for a refill. We can't wait to make our way back!

Food quality / price (value) rating 10. The aosphere is country road tavern. Beer license only…read more The menu has a bunch of unusual offerings. We split an order od Southwestern Egg Rolls which were served very hot with our chosen aioli sauce. We also split a very good, large and beautifully presented Lobster Roll at a bargain price. Most items served here are house made including the fries, lobster salad, and some deluxe desserts. The manager, Lisa, took time to answer our questions and explained the finer points of the venue including their offering of live rock and roll entertainment on Saturday nights. They have a small but cool outdoor seating area overlooking the Smoky Mountains. Would definitely recommend to any passersbys.

Amazing meatball sub!! The owner popped over to tell us about the restaurant. When I complimented…read morethe meatballs and sauce he said it was a family recipe for generations. Truly some of the best I've ever had. They make the meatballs and sauce fresh every morning. You can tell there's a lot of love that goes into it. We also had our dog with us and they were so accommodating. There were plenty of outdoor spots to sit and even two indoor tables for people with pets. Since it was so sunny out it was nice we could sit inside with our dog. That's rare and really nice to have on hot days. This place deserves to be on drivers diners and dives!! Guy Ferri has to come check em out!

We are up for a week from the Tampa Bay area, and we usually come during the summer months. It's…read morenice to be up here during the late fall, when it's a lot less crowded. I can only imagine this place is hopping during the summer months, or during the winter when the Cataloochee ski run is open. The restaurant was sold sometime this year to some cousins from Nepal of all places, and they are two of the friendliest guys you'll ever meet! If they keep that up, they will fit in nicely here in North Carolina! Brickhouse has a nice vibe to it, with the feel of an old pizza joint or something, and soft classic rock playing overhead. We saw a few Uber eats and a DoorDash guys coming and going, so I am sure the locals will take advantage of that as well. I was with my wife and MIL, and two of us got a burger -- which actually had double patties, a nice touch -- and one the chicken club. I personally ordered the sunny side up burger with fries, and I was not disappointed. The burger itself was very flavorful, cooked to the right temp, and had four pieces of some delicious, crispy bacon on top, along with a fried egg! And the crinkle fries that come with it or plentiful, with a nice crisp on the outside and soft inside. Classic! The chicken club sandwich that was ordered was a surprise, as my MIL did not realize it was a crispy chicken sandwich at first, but was happy with how moist the fried chicken breast was. As I said, the two cousins from Nepal are super, super friendly, and I would definitely take the time to chat with them if they aren't too busy -- which I am sure they will be during high season. I would have loved to taste the pizza or a calzone, so we will have to come back for that next time. They carry Pepsi products from the fountain, and my only disappointment was that they didn't have Pepsi zero and only had diet Pepsi or unsweet tea has a low carb option. We will be back!

We did take out for pizza. We are 3 min down the road, so not far to travel…read more The pizza crust is thicker.. and very... chewy bread. Flavor was great for my white pizza.. but we did not love the thick and chewy crust. We only got pizza and this was our experience. I wpuld say if your cutter is not strong enough to cut....

Loved this place! All employees were very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant gave a diner vibe…read moreand had some fun paintings on the windows. We stopped in during the mini truck nationals and snagged a window seat to watch the trucks cruise by. The food was delicious! I ordered the half chicken with mashed potatoes, pinto beans and cornbread. The chicken was definitely the best part. Finger licking good! I highly recommend giving this place a try.

I've lived in the area for over 10 years and this place use to be great. It's gone down hill. The…read morestaff is ok. Not super friendly, but not bad. The food tastes just ok, but the prices have gone up too much for what you get. The seats are starting to show their wear. The place needs a makeover and maybe better cooks.

The interior is pretty simple and no-frills, nothing that screams "destination dining." But the…read moremoment the food hits the table, none of that matters. I ordered the hot honey chicken tacos (with grilled chicken), and they absolutely delivered. The flavor balance was spot-on--sweet, savory, and just enough heat to keep things interesting without overpowering the dish. Every bite felt intentional and well-executed. The wait staff were also genuinely friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. This is one of those places where the kitchen is clearly the focus, and it shows. If you care more about what's on your plate than what's on the walls, Fuego is 100% worth a visit. I'll definitely be back.

Like many others, we stayed in Lake Junaluska for a week on vacation. We were initially going to go…read moresomewhere else but the wait was too long so we came here. When we called, we were told no wait which was both a huge green flag but also a red flag.. we came here and are so glad we did! (Later on I overhead they had a wait because the kitchen started to back up, so we just got lucky!). This place is pretty tiny, but our party of 6 was promptly seated. They serve a pretty decent selection of beers as well as THC beverages (not for me). They have a wide variety of food available. I got the Nashville Honey Hot chicken tacos. I usually NEVER get chicken tacos because I think that they're dry and inferior to beef -- but I was intrigued. These were the best chicken tacos I have ever had in my life. Full stop. Need the recipe. Got it with an Apple and Daikon salad which was good. Rest of the party got an assortment of chicken, fish and Bang Bang shrimp but I only had eyes for those chicken tacos. One member of our party thought the fish he had been served was not red snapper but another variety such as tilapia -- he's a fishing guide down in Florida so I will deferred to him, but if there was some tom foolery with fish its hard to tell if it was the restaurant's fault or the supply chain -- he said it was good either way. Street corn was good, pork bowl was outstanding, fried okra good etc. My Mom insisted on paying when the time came and accidentally forgot her card at the restaurant. We called the restaurant at 11pm, we'll past closing and someone answered. When we told them we needed to come pick it up because they were closed Monday when my Mom flew out, they said it was fine to come pick it up. The owner walked her card out to us (apparently she also cooks and helps clean up; a great owner operator!). Great experience, would go back again. Great food, good people.