This was not what I was expecting -- in the best way possible. I came here with a friend who had…read morevisited the previous location before they moved, and I can confidently say this experience delivered exactly what I needed. First, let's address the only downside: my burger was slightly overcooked. The server was very kind and attentive, but by the time she came back around to check on us, it felt a little late to send it back. I decided to remove the meat and enjoy the rest of the burger -- and surprisingly, it was still very good. My only hope for next time is that everything comes out cooked exactly as intended. Now for the positives -- because there are plenty. The wait time was excellent. We didn't have to wait for a table, and the food came out in a timely manner. That level of efficiency definitely adds to the overall experience. This restaurant is clearly operating at a high level. The location is great, the atmosphere is welcoming, and everything feels well-managed. You can tell there's pride behind what they're doing. We ordered The Goat Burger with Crispy Buttered Taters and started with the Fried Deviled Eggs. The fried deviled eggs were a standout. They had a salty base with a slight kick of heat, and the pickled onions brought in a sweet, tangy balance that elevated the dish. The salty-sweet combination worked beautifully together. A strong appetizer choice. As for The Goat Burger -- aside from being slightly overcooked -- the flavor was impressive. The patty was well seasoned, and the fried goat cheese paired with bacon created a rich, savory profile that complemented the crispy buttered taters perfectly. Everything worked cohesively on the plate. Even after removing the meat, the toppings and structure still delivered strong flavor. The food was absolutely worth the money. I left feeling full and satisfied without feeling overly heavy, which is always a plus. This is a place I will go back to again and again. I would confidently recommend it to others -- great location, good food, good people, and solid service. They also offer wine and beer for those who want to enjoy a drink with their meal. Overall, a very strong experience. I'm looking forward to coming back -- and next time, I'm hoping everything comes out cooked perfectly.

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!

My family had a late lunch on 08MAY2026 at Creekside because we wanted a dog friendly restaurant…read morewith an outdoor space and good food. When our server Abigail came to the table, she leaned down so Mocha could greet her, which shows what a kind person Abigail is! Abigail brought water for the 3 of us and for our dog. My mother had the fried catfish and it was delicious. My wife had the mahi sandwich, which she enjoyed. I had the Monte Cristo sandwich, which was very good. The first Monte Cristo I had was 40 years ago at Disney World Town Cafe. They had raspberry jelly for dipping the sandwich so the savory of the sandwich and the sweet of the raspberries made an interesting contrast, which would be my only suggestion to make your Monte Cristo better. Thanks Abigail for great service and Creekside for great food!

My absolute favorite feature of Creekside is that it literally is creekside! I loved sitting…read moreoutside along the creek while we waited for our food. Their garden salad is huge and delicious, with homemade dressing. I just ordered a side of grilled shrimp to go with it and was stuffed. This was a great place to stop on our way to the Smokies.

I was there on a Friday and sat at the bar. They have a $3 PBR cans special on Fridays so I had…read moresome a couple of those. I ordered the pickle brined chicken sandwich. It normally comes with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and special sauce. I didn't want a mayonnaise based sauce....trying to cut some calories since I'm already having a deep fried sandwich! I instead got a smear of buffalo hot sauce which was a really good substitute. The sandwich was super crisp and spicy. Very good! My only gripe is that when I get a sandwich at a restaurant, I expect some type of side dish. It could be a small amount of fries or some potato chips but something. R&R has lots of good sides so they could offer some free fries but then encourage up charge sides for one of their delicious options like their truffle fries. Ive eaten there a few times and each time, very consistent, good food!! Bartender Chynna was very nice. Bar was getting busy but she handled everyone efficiently and friendly.

Stopped in for lunch and we were seated promptly and greeted by our waitress. We had iced tea and…read moreour waitress suggested several favorites for lunch. I had the burger and fries and my wife had the Korean Steak Bowl. Everything was delicious and we enjoyed the meal. The crowd was minimal and the restaurant was fairly quiet everything was clean and we will go back in the future.

This pizza was so delicious and has now made mad batter become one of my favorite spots to eat…read morearound western carolina. The servers are friendly and it didn't take too long for the food to come out. The inside is very groovy and fun. When I was here, they were having music bingo. Other nights they do karaoke and such.

Cool local bar right on the downtown strip . Great pizza , Lots of high top seating . No seating…read moreoutside . Lots od draft beer. They have music as well

It's a warm, friendly environment with great service. I'd say that the ambiance and service are a 5…read moreand the food is probably 3.5.

Food was alright . Felt like all the food was over priced and low quality . They offered me a…read moredifferent menu and food was priced like it was plated in gold

Good food. Close to home. Pleasant place for anything from a family meal or to dine alone. They…read moreoccasionally have menudo and it's the best!

The food was very fresh and delicious! Sincerely tasted like the hard to find authentic food we al…read moresearch for! Only 4 stars because the wait for service was incredibly long due to short staffing, I think. I 100% recommend the food!

Absolutely absurd! Stop to get two breakfast sandwiches with two drinks and a side of bacon .. $28…read moreand some change ! Also can confirm from the nice person working the window that the owner just raised prices conveniently as soon as fall arrived for the leaf Lookers!! Never again!!

Greatest, juiciest burgers ever. Grilled onion, mushroom burger was wonderful…read more Now they have fried chicken too!!! Crispy outside juicy, tender chicken inside. The tenders are the "BEST"

Good beer, dog friendly and laid back atmosphere! We've been twice and it hasn't disappointed!read more

Really great food and beer. They have about one menu that they turn into a few different menus to…read moreappease vegans and food allergies etc. I got a salad with pulled pork added, and it was affordable and delicious. They have really great beers and really friendly staff. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

Food was so delicious and the service was fast and friendly. The outdoor patio was so nice and…read moreclean. The serving sizes are large and entrees are definitely shareable.

Had the Thai soup - it was a full bowl and delicious! Just enough spice. My friend had a Caesar…read moresalad with salmon- it looked amazing. Our server was sweet, gave a great recommendation for the Thai soup and took great care of us. Cute restaurant, cozy and quiet.

I just popped in here while walking around Sylva. I didn't expect much but the cider beer was so…read moregood and the staff was so cool that I stayed for hours and ended up ordering food--despite what their Magic 8-Ball said. This is simply a friendly place with good food, great beer, and amazing prices. Definitely recommended!

This is the portobello burger. It's has spinach artichoke on it. It was good but super messy. The…read moretator tots side dish are always good. They top them with parmesan and seasonings. I stopped in for a quick bite on Tuesday night and it turned out to be trivia night. Don't come that night unless you're actually playing trivia because every time I tried to sit down, I was told the seat was reserved. Wide variety of beers and I like how they include description on the menu. Some places like Lazy Hiker just have the name and you have to ask the bartender what each one is like.