The Bistro was rated #1 in Bryson City for dinner so we decided to try it out for a drink and an…read moreappetizer while we planned the rest of our evening. They highly recommend reservations if you plan to have dinner here. The restaurant had plenty of patrons and was nicely decorated with a classy dining area with high back leather booths along the near wall and a row of chandeliers. Eddie was the bar tender that served us. I ordered a Highlands Gaelic Ale and my wife ordered a Cabernet that came with a very generous pour. Eddie highly recommended the trout cakes so we decided to give them a try and it helped that the other local couple at the bar had ordered the same and I had been salivating since I saw their plate. My wife and I enjoyed our drinks while speaking was Eddie and the other couple. I was set on ordering the meatloaf but nothing on the entree menu caught her eye so we enjoyed the trout cakes and drinks and headed out. Nice place for date night in Bryson City.

Enjoyed a very nice trout dinner. The polenta was exceptional, and the trout was delicious. The…read morestaff was welcoming, and the venue was cozy and comfortable. I'll visit again and try the amazing-looking meatloaf!

We had breakfast at the Fremont Inn this morning, based on a recommendation from a local business…read more Would i recommend Fryemont to another person? Probably not. Our food came fairly fast. But it was pretty basic options. My biggest peeve would be the lack of coffee refill. I got to the bottom of my cup. The server never returned except to bring the ticket. Never offered a refill or asked how the food was. We always shop and buy local when we travel. But Fryemont won't be on that list again.

I am reviewing more than the restaurant as the Fryemont Inn is a beautiful package. This is our…read more3rd visit to the Inn. We love the intimacy of the Inn and the spirit of the past. Built in 1920, it is a throw back to another era. Wooden walls created from lumber from the smokies. Beautiful lobby and grounds that make you seem miles away from Byson City. When you are actually blocks away from the cutest town in North Carolina. We are treated like family, welcomed in the dining room and treated like family, in general. Since my husband and I seek out "restored historical bed and breakfasts or Inns" this is one of our favorites. Dinner and Breakfast are included with your stay. These meals are not the kind you find at a regular motel; these are cooked to order meals. Fruit, eggs, potatoes, grits, country ham, etc for breakfast and for dinner, oh wow. I have had lamb shank each time I have eaten here, and it is wonderful. One night I had prime rib, and I could cut it with a bread knife. My only regret is this. In the 40's and 30's trains used to bring people in to stay at the INN. The INN had a band and dancing, and people dressed up like a Bing Crosby movie. Every time I stay there, I feel that atmosphere. Sorry, no band. How do I know so much about the Fryemont? I read the walls and books of letters, menus and other such documentation that line the walls. One more thing, there is a small bar, and the bar tender looks, and I think acts like Bobby Knight. If you don't order your drink quickly enough, he might throw a chair at you. Kidding, he is good fun..

We stopped into Mountain Layers Brewing Company during our camping road trip while waiting for our…read morelaundry to finish, and it ended up being a really enjoyable stop. The brewery has a great rooftop atmosphere that's perfect for relaxing with a drink while taking in downtown Bryson City. They also host live music, although we weren't able to stay long enough to catch the performance. The highlight of our visit was definitely the bartender. I wish I remembered their name because they were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They took the time to recommend drinks, suggest places around Bryson City to explore, and even gave us recommendations for campgrounds where we could stay that night. Those kinds of interactions are what make traveling so memorable. We had originally planned to grab food from the restaurant downstairs, but that didn't work out during our visit. Thankfully, the brewery itself more than made up for it with its relaxed atmosphere and outstanding hospitality. If you're looking for a laid-back rooftop spot to enjoy a local beer, listen to live music, or chat with friendly locals while exploring Bryson City, Mountain Layers Brewing Company is definitely worth a stop. We'd happily grab another drink here the next time we're in town.

A nice little brewery outside of Great Smoky Mountains! Their sour was one of the best I've had…read more There is indoor and outdoor seating with views of Main Street. There was live music during our visit that really added to the experience.

We had dinner here and it was delicious! This place has a small town diner vibe to it. The service…read morewas good even with it being busy. We had to wait to be seated but it was well worth it. I ordered the chicken pasta with blackened chicken and cajun seasoning. The alfredo sauce is home made. Everything tasted great and was big portions.

This place is really awesome. Has an old school restaurant feel to it. My wife and I both had sweet…read moretea and we shared some fried pickles. We both got different burgers along with homemade chips. Very delicious! The wait staff was super friendly too! Highly recommend this place!

CJ's Grilling ended up being one of the few places we visited twice during our Fourth of July road…read moretrip through Bryson City, and that's saying something. Our first visit was great. They had a young one-man musician performing, and while I can't remember his name, he did an excellent job. He honestly ended up being our favorite live entertainment of the entire trip. His performance was one of the reasons we wanted to come back. On our second visit for the Fourth of July, we were excited to catch the advertised live band. The sign said they would start at 7:30, but they were just beginning to set up at that time and didn't look close to playing until much later. We were also a little disappointed that Friday karaoke wasn't happening because of the holiday weekend. We had really been looking forward to it. That said, the food absolutely made up for it. The chicken wings were outstanding--easily some of the best wings we had during our trip. The pork rinds were another surprise favorite and are perfect for sharing while enjoying a drink. CJ's has that laid-back, small-town mountain vibe that's easy to appreciate. If you're passing through Bryson City, it's a great place to stop, relax, and grab some food and drinks. My only recommendation is to call ahead if you're planning your evening around karaoke or live music, just to make sure the schedule is accurate. We'll definitely stop back the next time we're in Bryson City. Great food, friendly atmosphere, and a place that's worth checking out.

Decided to stop here for lunch. Good service, good food, cold beer…read more What more do you need.

This place is definitely one of the best places I've been to in a while. The vibe here is really…read morechill, and it's just overall a comfortable environment. The place also has a pool table, which you can use for free, along with online trivia you can play on the TV. However, there was no wi-fi here. For my order, I went with the black and bleu burger with fries and a coke. My family also ordered a pizza, so I had that too. This took 25 minutes to come out. Taste-wise, the burger was delightful, the fries tasted great, my pizza was scrumptious, and you just can't go wrong with a Coca-Cola. Sue, our server, did great and was nice to us. I can definitely see myself coming back up here, thank you so much.

We were in Cherokee for the day and drove over to Bryson City for dinner. The employees are very…read morewelcoming and sweet. We sat on the patio and watched the trains, the scenery was stellar. Also entertaining bc cops were pulling people over left and right . We started with the spinach dip and garlic knots. They went down quick, the spinach dip was delicious! My boys loved the knots. For entrees we got the kids cheese pizza, pretty big slice for $3.5, we were impressed and our 11 year old demolished it and was full! My husband raved about the lasagna and the chicken margarita pizza was yummy! I'd never had it with chicken on a margarita and was delighted with how good it was! I'd definitely try this again! The vibe was good!

First, Adriana is a sweetheart!!!! Excellent service. We started with the pork belly appetizer. A…read more maz. Zing!!! The slaw was fantastic and added balance to the Asian pork belly...which, by the way were perfect! Crunchy and fantastic flavor. Our friends ordered chicken nachos. These were also quite fantastic. Excellent queso, the chips were a bit thicker than expected, but still perfect for the huge amount of toppings. The campfire burger was amazing. If I had to pick on one thing, it would have been nice to be able to order medium rare. But, nonetheless, outstanding burger. The perfect amount of char. A well toasted burger n, and the garlic aioli was the perfect complement. As for beverages, the pineapple jalapeños margarita was good, but the red sangria was wonderful. The atmosphere was super relaxed on the patio with some southern rock/ 70's music. Amazing way to spend the afternoon.

We stopped by Bryson City Brewing on the Fourth of July during our 2026 North Carolina road trip,…read moreand it was a fun place to spend part of the evening. The brewery itself has a great setup with both indoor and outdoor seating, a full liquor bar in addition to their beers, and a stage for live music. It's in a perfect downtown location, making it easy to walk around Bryson City and explore everything nearby before or after your visit. We tried the Brussels sprouts appetizer along with a couple of their local beers, and both were really good. The only thing that missed the mark for us was the live band that night. Music is incredibly subjective, and they're probably a great fit for many people, but the style just wasn't what we were expecting. Coming from Tampa, we're spoiled with an amazing local music scene and were hoping for something with a little more variety and crowd interaction. Ironically, the highlight of the performance was an adorable little girl who got up and danced her heart out--she absolutely stole the show with her energy and had everyone smiling! After the fireworks, the brewery was hosting an after-party, which looked like a great way to keep the celebration going. Overall, I wouldn't let one band's performance influence my opinion of Bryson City Brewing. The venue, atmosphere, food, drinks, and location all made for a great experience. If you're visiting Bryson City, I'd absolutely recommend stopping in. Looking forward to seeing a different band the next time I'm in town!

Ate here twice while in the area on vacation. The food and service are much better than the dated…read moreatmosphere and second hand smoke inside would initially indicate. The server (guy) was excellent and knew the menu. The shrimp Caesar was good, and the grilled trout dinner in lemon pepper sauce was wonderful - very fresh and not dry. Other members of my party enjoyed the burgers and French onion soup. The mashed potatoes are the real deal. Main downside is ugly dining room & value - costs more than most comparable restaurants. Has full bar - very rare for the area.

While in Bryson to take take my nephew to the Polar Express Train, I decided to eat with the family…read moreat the Station Restaurant. The waitress was nice and service was OK. The food on the other hand was very disappointing. Ordered the French Onion Soup. When it came out the crock pot was warm and the soup was barely warm. French Onion Soup should have a Golden Brown layer of cheese. I think they put one slice of cheese over the top melted it beyond recognition and served it with crackers on the side. I also ordered a Bacon Cheese Burger. The burger looked like it was thrown in with the charcoal, bacon was burnt. Cooked well done beyond recognition. Bun was cold and served on a plastic plate. When I asked for ketchup and mayo the girl brought out packets like you would get at Burger King........ I would have killed for a whopper! For a restaurant that looked pretty good from the outside the overall experience was very disappointing.........