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    4.3 (96 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    All the sauces
    Matt C.

    Nice little local bbq joint in Sylva, NC. Wasn't real busy when we showed up at lunch, but that changed right after we ordered! Definitely a local place and it hit all the boxes for good, quality bbq! The pork was good, the brisket egg roll was a cool idea, and the brisket Mac and cheese was really good! The egg roll was a little on the greasy side but flavor was good and the bun on my sandwich was a little hard. Sauces were great and the South Carolina was my fave. Good place to get some quality bbq!

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    Lizzi P.

    Stopped for lunch on my way to Cashiers. Service was excellent. The place is not fancy, but it is very clean and open. The young man who waited on me at the counter was friendly and helpful. He recommended the brisket and mac. He was right. It was heavenly. It has a little twang to it, was moist and cheesy, and included unique spices and shredded brisket. The coleslaw was homemade and also tasty - not too sweet. I got the pork barbecue sandwich and it also was extra yummy. Highly recommend a stop to visit!

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    Michelle M.

    I am a BIG fan of Mac n Cheese and a simple menu! During our road trip we stopped at Big Nick's for BBQ. We got two platters with brisket as the protein and two sides each; onion rings, baked beans, waffle fries and brisket Mac n cheese. I thought the brisket Mac n cheese was going to be over bearing but it was not. It had the right amount of brisket to go with the Mac n cheese. Baked beans were interesting as they had multiple color beans; I've never seen this. Delicious. Everything in our platter was delicious and tasty. Food is fresh and quality of food is great. The location is small, not tiny but big enough to seat a couple of families. If the weather is great there are benches with umbrellas right outside with a view. Customer service was great. Staff is friendly and kind. Bathrooms are well kept and clean.

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    Excellent! Brisket and chicken. Service was friendly and fast. Will definitely be back.

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    8 months ago

    My fav BBQ in WNC. Sorry all you Haywood BBQ folks but this place blows them away!! You wont regret the drive!!

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    4 months ago

    Goated spot. Got the pork sandwich and fries and ribs. Service was great and food came out fast.

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    7 months ago

    Great food , great friendly staff. Best hamburger in Sylva. I really like the hush puppies and onion rings.

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    Amazing food hands down customer service was awesome will definitely eat here again. 5 stars!!!!

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    So good we ate here twice on our visit. Chopped BBQ, ribs, baked beans, slaw. All fantastic.

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    Man Alive! These folks know a thing about bbq. Frikin tacos outta this world. Wings fantastic!

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    This is our favorite for quick local BBQ. We particularly like them online app for ordering; then just drive up for a pickup.

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    While it is easy to find, it is a very unassuming dark red building set back from the road. You…read moreenter the gravel parking lot through a narrow driveway across a set or railroad tracks. None of the spaces are marked but it's not difficult to figure out where to park. Since the lot is gravel, be aware if you have mobility issues. You can park near the entrance but not adjacent to the building so there will be at least a short walk to the door. There is also a small step up to the porch in front of the door. The pickup window is next to the entrance door which is a nice touch as the interior is small and would certainly get crowded if to go orders had to wait inside. The interior is small with table seating for about 20. There is also a small outside patio for warmer weather dining. There are several windows allowing you to look over the very near river. We got there shortly before they opened and were seated within a minute of entering. We got a nice corner table next to the river. Our servers were very pleasant. They went over the menu and specials and were very patient answering any questions. One thing to note is they do not allow substitutions, so read the menu description carefully to be sure you know what you are ordering. We wound up ordering their daily specials. Unfortunately, I forgot to take note of what they were called. One was a curry and the other included short ribs and soup. We also ordered spring rolls. The spring rolls were brought to the table in about 10 minutes. They were hot and crunchy and excellent. The dipping sauce was a touch spicy and really brought out the flavor of the spring rolls. The main dishes were brought out after about another 15 minutes. The curry dish was outstanding. The meat was tender and seasoned very well. There was a slight overall spiciness to the dish, but it quickly settled into a warm glow that simply begged for another bite. The short ribs and soup special were also outstanding. The ribs were cooked perfectly with the meat falling off the bone. The soup was flavorful and the ingredients fresh. We ate until we were stuffed and then ate a little more. We simply could not finish everything and took the last bit with us, and it was just as good reheated the next day. We also decided to take a mango and coconut milk dessert to go for later in the evening. This was a wonderful finish to a great meal. The mango was fresh and flavorful. The coconut milk and sticky rice made for a great taste texture. For such an unassuming building the dining experience would rival that of any big city. The fact it is located in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina allows it to offer an experience unrivaled by any better known restaurant. If you are anywhere near Sylva, you own it to yourself to partake of a meal at Dalaya.

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