We got the pulled pork, cole slaw and brisket macaroni and cheese, and the potato salad. The…read morebarbecue was good but the potato salad was amazing! We also tried the peanut butter pie and it was yummy!

When the wait at Haywoods is too long I head on down to Big Nicks where the bbq is really good and…read morethe service from the nice folk there is unbeatable. there is somewhat limited seating and much of their business is takeaway.

Excellent across the board. Great ribs and brisket. Sauce and sides were great as well. Service…read morewas warm and friendly. Brunswick stew was so good I took some home for the next day.

Decent spot for bbq. Not the best that I've had, but pretty good. And prices were fairly reasonable…read more Got the 2 meat combo, which comes with 2 sides and toast. A lot of food, and I was really full. The Brisket was only okay. A little dry, even though I had requested the point (fatty part). Probably would not get this again. Ribs were decent, although they didn't have very smoky flavor. Almost as if it were cooked on a pellet grill. The highlight were the Sauces, which were great, and there were a bunch of options The pecan pie was terrible unfortunately. Recommend just skipping desert, especially since the food portions are large. Clientele were mainly elderly, so even though we arrived early we had to wait. And when we left, the place was almost empty.

Alright, you might be looking at the lack of reviews, photos, and evidence that this place is good…read moreand worthy of the 5 stars I'm slappin on it but trust me... come to this place around lunch and you'll see all the locals of good ole Robbinsville swarmed around its humble little shack. If you want some savory, dense, and mouthwatering food THIS IS IT. I promise you (scouts honor) you will not regret it. The owners of this place sweet and take pride in what they do and they're damn good it. My husband and I get the hot mess and the brisket sandwich, but I guarantee anything you order will impress you. Go go go! :)

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

Couldn't be more impressed with the food and the service from the lovely ladies at the wood fired…read moregrill. I've eaten there a handful of times. Top notch ribs where the bone falls right out, amazing brisket and pulled pork sandwiches. The Cuban sandwich is so good that sometimes if I get there towards the end of the night, they're already sold out! Definitely recommend checking them out if the opportunity presents itself.

This is some delicious food!!! We've gone a few times since opening. It's been consistently…read moredelicious! And service is great with a pretty quick wait time for fresh food. We got the pulled pork sandwiches with baked beans sides first. Those baked beans have some secret ingredient I can't put my finger on, but my tastebuds were very happy. Portions were generous. Our second trip, we both got the pulled pork and smoked chicken tacos. Ingredients were super fresh and yummy. The salsa was so tasty! But so is the bbq sauce, so I tried it both ways. I preferred the bbq sauce on my tacos. Nice to have options. Now if they have their banana pudding, you won't be sorry you tried it! Honestly, I thought, "banana pudding? Meh". But I gotta say...banana, pudding?! HECK YES!!!! You're welcome... ;)

Terrific stop when you are in Maggie Valley / Cherokee NC area. Great view, server, food and draft…read morebeer.

Best meatball sub ever!! Went here due to limited choices…read morein the area on Monday night. So glad I did. The homemade meatball and sauce was perfect!

Such a beautiful location and incredible view of the lake! The food is wonderful!…read more I will definitely be back!

While visiting family in NC, we decided we wanted to go kayaking. My mom and her friends have…read morekayaked here multiple times so we chose to book kayak rentals here. I was a little late calling to go through booking and was happy they still had kayaks available on a Sunday during the holiday weekend. The person I spoke with was very nice and helpful in figuring out the best option for our large group of 5 adults and six kids. We ended up with three singles for the older kids and doubles for adults to take the smaller ones and a double for my mom and bf since she prefers the sit on top models that only come in double. Checking in was easy and we were brought to the shore after a short wait. An attendant helped us and the kids get settled. I at first flipped because I overcorrected and realized it was best to have my niece in front instead of back and then we were fine. I appreciated the attendant being patient with my complete lack of grace. We enjoyed two hours of kayaking. The lake was so beautiful with the lovely mountain scenery surrounding us. The kids absolutely loved when boats came by and we steered into their wakes. The boaters on the water were very respectful in keeping a distance so we never felt overwhelmed by wake or unsafe. It was a wonderful time on the water and very peaceful. The pricing was also very reasonable with a special for free single kayaks for the kids. We returned and got changed. There is only one changing room I saw which also had one bathroom so that's a bit tough, but it's large enough that a few members of a family can go in together if needed. The restaurant upstairs looked good, but once we sat to wait for a table, it was clear the kids were pretty tired and ready to go home so we didn't eat here this time. Overall, we had a great time on our family kayaking adventure and enjoyed making memories at this beautiful spot.

We had heard so many people recommend Rice Wagon while visiting Bryson City that we had to give it…read morea try--and we're glad we did! We ordered the Chicken Katsu and the Bankai Chicken Katsu. Both dishes were similar, with one served with macaroni salad, rice, and crispy chicken, while the other came with rice, furikake, chicken, and a fresh cabbage salad. The menu is simple, but every bite was packed with flavor. The service was outstanding. The young man working the food truck provided service that honestly rivaled what you'd expect at a full-service restaurant. He was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely cared that we had a great experience. The setting is another bonus. The food truck is tucked behind a brewery, making it the perfect place to grab a drink, relax, and enjoy a delicious meal in a quiet, laid-back atmosphere. Out of all the places we tried during our trip, this was some of the simplest food--but also some of the most flavorful. It proves that you don't need a huge menu to make memorable food. We 100% recommend Rice Wagon if you're in Bryson City. Great service, delicious food, and a wonderful atmosphere!

This unassuming food truck behind Mountain Layers brewery is serving some incredibly tasty Hawaiian…read morefood! They were out of a couple items when we went for an early dinner and surprisingly don't have spam on the menu, but we didn't feel like we were missing out on anything from what we got! The lil takana chicken katsu sandwich was crispy with a great sauce. The combo was a good deal and good way to try different things on the menu. The food came out quickly and we enjoyed with beers from next door.

The Village Bistro is pricey ($30/person before drinks), but for good food with a spectacular…read moreambiance you will not find better anywhere in the area. Our gracious server started us out with warm bread with the best pesto, spice, garlic in olive oil combination I've ever had. It is a simple recipe that the chef of Village Bistro has concocted into something orgasmic. They should sell it by the bottle. Three entrees we tried were the shrimp, the trout, and the steak filet with a crab cake on the side. None of the entrees got high marks. The shrimp were good, but served with a red sauce, and (possibly) bacon that took away from the quality of the shrimp. If you go, try the shrimp grilled. The trout was prepared well, but the diner who ordered it thought it was "muddy." Not sure what that means, but you can't blame the cook. Lastly, was my entree. The steak filet was cooked to order, but fairly flavorless, and the crab cake I would not get again. The two side items were very good. We had the baby asparagus and Yukon gold mashed potatoes. Both were good though some guests complained that the cook was heavy handed with salt.

Staying at Nantahala Village for our honeymoon. We went to the Village Bistro for dinner one night…read moreand we were the only guests except for one other couple. We requested to eat outside to take in the beautiful mountain view. We had the patio area all to ourselves all evening! The food was really nice. We started by ordering drinks. I had a question about one of the wines on the list and the waitress couldn't really tell me if it was sweet or dry, so she brought me a tasting followed by a heavy pour. Next she brought out a bread basket with a warm marinara, olive oil and rosemary dipping sauce. We ordered tuna sashimi and the pickled beet goat cheese salad (so good!). I ordered the filet for dinner with roasted asparagus, but the winner by far was the entree that my husband ordered - "Tails of the Dragon" Spicy Red Sauce with Shrimp, Bacon, Onions and Peppers over Goat Cheese Grits. We recommend this dish to anyone in the area! A wonderful night in the Great Smokies!