Big Nick's BBQ

4.3 (102 reviews)

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Open • 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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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!

Julia R.

Nick's is a must try when in the Sylva area. The spot is small, the people are friendly and the food is delicious! For lunch, we had the nachos, and the tacos with a side of mac and cheese. I had my nachos loaded and going back, I would ask for some of the loaded part to be on the side as there was a lot of "sauce." We decided to order dinner to go and we ordered ribs, hush puppies and coleslaw. The ribs were absolutely perfect-didn't even need sauce. The coleslaw was nice and light and not too heavy. The hush puppies were also perfectly cooked. We are so glad to have been able to enjoy the dining experience at Big Nick's!

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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Christine B.

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Food was A-mazing!! Tried a few different things all great!! Service was wonderful super friendly!! What a great place! We will be back!! read more

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Big Nicks BBQ is a good BBQ place. It is a simple small old style restaurant with a small seating area. The smell from outside was a pleasing and inviting smoke. We are 2 entrees for diner. The pork BBQ had a great flavor and was well seasoned. I would highly recommend getting some of the pork BBQ. They had 3 sauce options on the table. The slaw was good but had a slight celery taste. The fries were hot and crispy. The Briskes Mac was super thick and flavorful. Overall, the sides were good but for my taste, not nearly as good as the pork BBQ itself. I would absolutely recommend trying this if in town and looking a BBQ meal. read more

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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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Mike H.

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This is a hidden gem. From the outside it looks like it's closed. Go in, order the ribs, mac and cheese or any other side. They are all great. The price is right. We'll be back from sure. read more

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Dakota R.

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Food is so freaking delicious. I had the pork tacos and the brisket sandwich and that that was to die for man, and then you can't leave without trying this freaking Keylime pie I don't know if it's gonna be in season but if it is you gotta get it? It's a must have, so good !!!! read more

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Lois B.

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They make great ribs. It will become a regular stop when you are in Sylva. Really nice staff. Simple place but very clean and always smells great. One of our favorite places. read more

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Sandra Hakes R.

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Great place!! Nice and clean. Friendly people and the food was awesome!!will be back when we come to Cherokee a new place to eat!! Glad the other place was closed!! read more

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M S D.

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Yummy! The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful! Worth a stop if you are in Sylva!

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Scott G.

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7 years ago

Stopped at Nick's for a burger but was quickly drawn to the smell of BBQ and the smoker. Ordered the St. Louis Ribs which were prime. Tender & meaty, served with 2 wonderful sauces. Had slaw & okra for sides, both were good. Spoke with the owner "Tim", very courteous and grateful for the business . Hope to visit again soon for the burger, the owner gives them high reviews. read more

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Anthony M.

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Very good food and service. This place was popping. We need to stop here again. I highly recommend it!

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Chris C.

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Flavor good But price is extremely high for the portions. More bread than meat in the brisket and super small Spent $18 Left still starving Not happy read more

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Kay L.

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Excellent BBQ! I've had a lot, Buxton Hall in Asheville, Fox Brothers in Atlanta, Hoodoo Brown in Ridgefield CT. Nick's BBQ is on par with all of these famous restaurants. They have incredible sides, the potato salad is not to be missed. And the brisket is just perfect, size/smoke/tenderness/cut. Just the best in the area! read more

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Deborah V.

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The restaurant is clean and thefood is good! But what stands out the most is the excellent service! air you have a gluten allergy, just let them know and they will take care of you with a smile! I will definitely be back! read more

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John B.

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Service was good but the brisket was dry. The brisket Mac was awesome though. Need better selection of BBQ sauce.

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Heather C.

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This place was AMAZING!! The staff was incredibly friendly and the food was the best BBQ I have had in a very long time. 7 of us went and not one crumb was left on any of our plates. The pork was outstanding and the ribs were so tender and juicy. Do yourself a favor and stop by this little hidden gem when you pass by Sylva! read more

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Consistent good BBQ. Dining area and kitchen are very clean. Folks are always nice. Maybe a little bigger portions and better sauces. Tea is very good. Fried okra is good. read more

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Becky A.

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I'm so happy I stopped by Big Nicks today. I had a coupon from the owner on my phone for $10, but could not find it. Gene, my server, believed me, and that was appreciated more than I can say. He took off the $10 after i told him my story (which was 100% true, for teal!). I got a brisket platter. Two sides were fried okra and cole slaw. I ordered an extra side of hush puppies. The brisket was soft as butter - my plastic fork was more than adequate. Delicious. I can't lie, I was all about the perfect hush puppies and fried okra. Delicious. Cole slaw was perfect. My leftover brisket will go into fried wontons tomorrow. These folks make great meals! read more

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Adam E.

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Big Nicks has by far the best bbq in this area! The ribs are excellent, sandwiches are great, the smoked wings are the best I've had and the hushpuppies are fantastic. read more

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Ray B.

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Bad news NICK....Over -priced. I have no idea how you are open with these prices and so little product. A McDonalds MCmuffin and or biscut is larger than your BBQ or Brisket sandwich. Your sides are ridiculously SMALL for the price. I am like, ARE YOU KIDDING ME when i pulled out the meal. Shame on you. Portion size for baked beans and green beans is 2 tbspns @ $3.15. lol. i went to the Fort Myers location. ...... i will add this, the mini bbq and mini brisket sandwich, did have good flavor. read more

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Tom W.

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Superb brisket, baked beans, and hush puppies. That's what I had and that's what I will have again and again and again. Brisket is usually crap in NC as pork is king. Hurrah for this place. The staff is excellent too. read more

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Kaitlyn F.

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Jayce was amazing! Service was perfect, food was great. Stopped in with a group of 6. Seriously cannot commend the service enough. Will be returning if ever in the area! read more

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Stephanie W.

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My husband and I stopped there last night for the first time. We just ordered one platter, because I was not very hungry. My husband was really hungry, so he ordered the brisket plate that comes with a roll and 2 sides and spent $20. I almost laughed when they brought his meal out. They literally gave him two small slices of brisket for $20! I wish I would have taken a picture of it. The flavor was ok, but we felt completely ripped off. We will not be returning. read more

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M C.

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4 years ago

Great BBQ. We had pulled pork and Brisket. My favorite side is the Brisket Mac. I'm a fan.

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Clint R.

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Great food, fantastic friendly service and very clean. You will not be disappointed with this place.

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Rachael Ann W.

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Jumped off the highway to grab some dinner and found a real winner in Big Nicks. We ordered pork sandwiches and they were fantastic! Smoky and tender, with great sauce options. I'm not a fan of standard baked beans, but the onions, pork, and red beans made these really yummy, and we considered getting some to take home. If we're ever back in the area, we'll be sure to stop back in. I mean, where else can you get a really good, hefty BBQ sandwich and killer baked beans for under $10? Gotta check this place out. read more

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Brad B.

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Friendly amazing service and the food was off the chain. Wish I would have taken a couple pics of it but we ate it quick! Because it was so yummy.... the ribs were delicious and tender, the turkey was so moist!! The sides were a big hit with the tater salad being the big star, followed by the hush puppies and baked beans! Great Carolina BBQ and sauces ! read more

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Tiffany B.

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Great service! Amazing food! The hush puppies are so good and exactly what I hope for when I order hush puppies! Husband ordered 2 meats and says ribs and turkey are so good! The cheese burger was great! Onion rings and fries were perfectly crunchy! If your in the area i would highly recommend coming here! read more

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Maggie V.

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Food is really good. Ribs were incredible and the food always comes out quick. Would recommend.

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Dustin W.

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I ordered two brisket sandwiches and two fries to go. The fries were ok but the brisket sandwich well ....I couldn't get pass the bread tie inside the meat. read more

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Mali C.

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Small town barbeque spots can either be big flavor wins or big disappointments. This place definitely lands in the big flavor win category. The perfectly tender pulled pork was melt in your mouth perfection. Tons of variety for sauce options. This was the perfect post hike treat. I would definitely dine here again. read more

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linda h.

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Every time we go to Cherokee we have to stop at Big Nicks in Sylva. The food is really tasty & the employees are top notch. Very pleasant place to come while on vacation. Definitely recommend. read more

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Sophia A.

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The food was absolutely delicious, definitely recommend the brisket or pork platter. True BBQ food.... hush puppies, fired okra, coleslaw, bread rolls, and the baked beans . Not to mention the dessert... peanut butter pie. The service was great and staff really friendly. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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Dee B.

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We were at Harrahs Casino over Thanksgiving holidays looking for a good food spot because the buffet at the casino is down for remodels. And we came up on Big Nicks in Sylvia, only 15 minutes away. Food and service is awesome!!! Turkey was off the chain!!No need for sauce. Pulled pork was good as well. Definitely try all 3 sauces. This is our 2nd day at Nicks and about to try the ribs. I will update y'all once we try em. Reviews on em are good. When we stopped by the other day and they were out of ribs, those folks walked out cursing and mad! LOL!!! So you know they are off the chain. read more

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Kristi S.

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Great place, friendly people and delicious food! This restaurant came highly recommended by my neighbor, so glad we took her advice!

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Devony H.

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I visited this location while in town for work! Fabulous small town & Southern hospitality five! I had the brisket platter. The brisket was pretty fatty so I had to eat around quite a bit of my brisket. However, it was still delicious. They were out of all the popular sides (fried okra & onion rings) that day, so I tried the brisket mac & cheese and hush puppies instead. They were good! read more

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Ashley W.

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This spot certainly serves good pulled pork with lots of different sauces to choose from, which I thought they all were really good; however my husband said they were not the best ribs he had ever had. They were very accommodating to put together a large take-out order for a party of 10 people and they had really good fried okra and baked beans and very yummy hush puppies too. The staff was really helpful and very friendly and we were definitely go back. read more

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Looking for a place to grab a late lunch. Suggested by my daughter and son-in-law, and I was not disappointed. Cute little place nice and clean, I had the brisket sandwich it was amazing. They both got the pulled pork sandwich. The coleslaw was excellent and I got a side of the baked beans which were so yummy. I can't wait to go there again! read more

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Very good pork platter with two sides of yummy Cole slaw and cornbread casserole. Very cheery staff. Also burgers and such. I'd return in the future. read more

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Leah C.

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4 years ago

Good bbq, great sides and amazing sauces. I can't rave enough about this gem of a bbq joint. Highly recommend the potato salad, brisket Mac and cheese and the smoked Turkey. Everything that I have eaten from Big Nick's is top notch! read more

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Ellie B.

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Fav place ever!! This is the best pork, brisket, & turkey that you could imagine! The sauces are amazing, but the meat is so tender and flavorful that you don't even need it! There are so many delicious sides to choose from but the waffle fries and tater salad is the best. Quaint little sit down restaurant. Order then grab a seat and they will bring it right to your table. Friendly staff! read more

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7 E Sylva Shopping Ctr
Sylva, NC 28779
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What time does Big Nick's BBQ open?

Big Nick's BBQ opens at 10:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Big Nick's BBQ close?

Big Nick's BBQ closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM

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Does Big Nick's BBQ serve alcohol?

Yes, Big Nick's BBQ serves alcohol.

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Yes, Big Nick's BBQ has TVs.

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Yes, Big Nick's BBQ has parking options.

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Came to town for my older daughter's college tour at WCU and looked up foragers on a previous visit…read moreand looked up the reviews so decided to bring the whole family +1 and give it a try. The layout of the restaurant is very homey with the Green velvet love seat by the door in the waiting area. It seems very casual with mostly family's and a few couples at the bar. When we arrived there was a short wait so we walked out to admire the Jackson County Courthouse on the hill across the street. After our brief walk our table was ready. We had my wife, son 2 daughters and the oldest one's boyfriend who goes to WCU. We started with the fried deviled egg and cheesy prosciutto croquettes for an appetizer. Big fan of the tomato jam and croquettes so much that I saved the remaining portion for my Gouda grits. They have a wide variety on the menu so everyone found a meal they would enjoy. My wife got the motherclucker chicken sammich with a salad, my youngest daughter got pasta Alfredo, my son got the Rueben, I ordered the fish tacos with Gouda grits and Karlea and Tristan got a basic burger and fries. Other than being messy, my fish tacos were tasty with the slaw and blueberry composite. My wife liked her chicken sammich even though it was at the edge of her threshold for spicy. Brody enjoyed his Rueben but the seasoned veggies were a bit bland. Forager seems like a Sylva staple that will stay on my shortlist. Cheers!

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Great deli with sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts. They have soup daily special. Service is…read moregreat. We got cheddar broccoli soup, smoked turkey sandwich, roast beef sandwich, grilled cheese sandwich. All so good. The special well inside the restaurant. Deli style ambiance.

My husband has been dining at The Well House since he was a little boy and introduced me to this…read moreplace about 30 years ago. This restaurant is located in the basement of an old home (now a gift shop) and anyone visiting town may not see it since it's tucked away. Each time we visit Dillsboro we stop in for a sandwich. My husband's favorite sandwich is the Triple Treat and he enjoys their hot dog with sauerkraut. I had their cheesy chicken tortilla soup and a turkey sandwich. Everything on the menu is delicious. The servers in the restaurant are always friendly and checking to make sure we have everything. This is an order at the counter and food served at the table. I would recommend a stop in if you're looking for a place to grab a sandwich with a unique setting.

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Triple treat; turkey, ham, pastrami, cheddar and Swiss cheese.

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The Coffee Shop

Heard about this place from a friend so we had to check it out! Fast friendly service!!! Great…read morebreakfast, cool retro diner! Will eat here again!!

We were only in town for 2 nights, so we went one of the mornings, but wished we'd gone to Dunkin…read moreDonuts instead. It's a cute little breakfast spot for locals. It's been their spot since 1926 and I'm not sure it's been cleaned since. The food was ok, but not delicious. The ladies room was so filthy that when I opened the door - I turned around and walked right back out of it trying not to touch anything. Good coffee & good service, but the toast was stale, only 1 kind of jam, flavorless hash browns, flat omelette. My husband got 2 eggs - cooked correctly - but also flavorless. (They didn't use any seasoning on anything, not even salt & pepper.) He said the sausage was ok, as was the sausage gravy. I got a Philly cheesesteak omelette (ok but not great) and asked for my hash browns we'll-done. They overdid the outside but the potatoes were uncooked & flavorless in the middle. This place belongs to the locals, save yourself and let them have it.

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Prep area is immaculate - invisible to dining room.

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Cosmic Carry Out

The food is always great and have been here many times. I love the veggie burger, which is not…read moretypical - made of all fresh ingredients like black beans and sweet potatoes. French fries are hand cut and burgers are super juicy and big with lots of ooey-gooey cheese. Sweet potato quesadillas are also good. Small menu with about 10 items. You really can't go wrong. Picnic tables outside and you can bring your dog. Innovation brewery right there where you can grab a beer and bring it to your table. You can also sit at innovation and cosmic will bring your food to you there.

Probably the best burger in Sylva. The hand cut fries are also very good, whether plain or with the…read morenumerous options to dress them up. On a sunny and warm day like yesterday, it's very pleasant to sit by Scott Creek and eat on the picnic tables. Service is a little slow, but that's only because everything is being cooked from scratch. It's worth the wait. It's a little pricey, but you'll know where the money went when you dig in.

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Burger and fries overlooking Scott Creek

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Creekside Oyster House & Grill

4.0

(122 reviews)

0.4 mi

I ate lunch there on 06/23/2026 and it was fantastic. Our server was great and the service was…read morespot on.

The food was absolutely amazing and delicious! I got the crab cakes and my husband got the surf and…read moreturf. Great cocktails too! The view was great to by the river. They also have an area for kids to play. We will definitely go back here!

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Southern Fried Chicken

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Some of the best food in town, staff is extremely friendly and welcoming.

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